LG LD-1481W4 Owner's Manual page 36

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Washing problems
A wash problem may occur due to many factors, such as dishes arrangement, detergent, rinse aid,
water softener, etc.
Symptom
Detergent is left at
the bottom of the
dishwasher after
completion of wash.
Dry results are poor.
There is excessive
foam inside the
dishwasher.
Water remains
inside the
dishwasher.
Yellow water
remains inside the
dishwasher.
Possible Causes
Too short washing time compared to
the quantity of detergent may cause
insufficient disolving of detergent.
Insufficient rinse aid may cause poor
drying results.
Using a tablet detergent (2in1, 3in1)
may cause insufficiency in the
quantity of rinse aid
Failure to use dishwasher safe items
may cause insufficient drying.
Failure to use the detergent
exclusive for dishwasher may cause
excessive foam.
An excessive amount of rinse may
cause foam.
If water remains inside the
dishwasher, when starting the
operation under normal condition,
the course will start after removing
the remaining water through
drainage first.
Water may remain if the power
supply was lost before normal end of
the course or was manually
disconnected.
When initially using the dishwasher,
yellow water may generate in the
water softener tank. This is a normal
condition, and it is harmless to
humans.
Add a suitable quantity of
detergent according to the
selected course.
Check the rinse aid, and
increase the quantity of rinse
aid.
Add an additional rinse if the
cycle permits.
Use suitable utensils.
For better drying results,
slightly open the door after
operation.
Use the detergent exclusive
for dishwasher.
Reduce the rinse aid
dispensing level.
Re-start the course.
It disappears after 1~3
cycles.
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