LG LDS5540ST Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL DISHWASHER Please read this owner's manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times. LDS5540ST/WW/BB LDS5560ST/WW/BB www.lg.com P/No. : MFL66281421...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CARE AND CLEANING 3 Basic Safety Precautions 20 Keeping the dishwasher 4 Electrical Safety 20 Cleaning the Metallic Parts 4 Before Using the Dishwasher 20 Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm Cleaning the Top Spray Arm Seasonal Maintenance and Storage PARTS AND FEATURES... -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Your safety and the safety of others is very important. This owner's manual contains many important safety messages; as well as on your appliance. -
Page 4: Electrical Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING including the following: For a permanently connected dishwasher: Tip Hazard This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, perma- Do not put excessive downward force on the open dishwasher nent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must door prior to installation, as this could cause damage to the unit be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip-... -
Page 5: Parts And Features
SOFT FOOD GRINDER AND SELF- CLEANING FILTER For best wash results, your LG dishwasher has a built-in soft food grinder and a selfclean- SLIM DIRECT MOTOR™ up soft food and residue into... -
Page 6: Parts
15. SILVERWARE BASKET 7. POWER BUTTON 16. LOWER RACK 8. BASE 9. TOP SPRAY ARM SPECIFICATIONS Model: LDS5540ST/WW/BB, LDS5560ST/WW/BB Power Supply 120 V, 60 Hz AC only, minimum 15 A circuit breaker Water Pressure 20–120 psi (140–830 kPa) Size (WxDxH) 23 3/4"... -
Page 7: Control Panel
PARTS AND FEATURES PARTS AND FEATURES CONTROL PANEL Display varies by model(LDS5540) Display varies by model(LDS5540) Display varies by model(LDS5560) Display varies by model(LDS5560) Cycles DUAL WASH This cycle washes the upper and lower racks at di erent spray Select your desired cycle. intensities. - Page 8 Should you experience any problems with your dishwasher, it has the capability of transmitting data to your Smart Phone restarted. using the LG Smart Laundry & DW Application or via you tele- phone to the LG call center. TO CANCEL A CYCLE...
- Page 9 PARTS AND FEATURES CONTROL PANEL Display varies by model(LDS5560) Cycle Options EXTRA DRY ( Select the Extra Dry option for better drying performance. Press the desired cycle and then select the options for that This option adds 60 minutes of extra drying time to the cycle. cycle.
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Page 10: Cycle Option Chart
PARTS AND FEATURES PARTS AND FEATURES CYCLE OPTION CHART The cycle guide below shows the available options for each cycle. *Available Spray Sanitary *Half Cycle Lavel Extra Dry Rinse Sanitary Delay Start Rinse Load (Default bold) Power Scrub Strong Soft (Upper Arm) Dual Wash Medium... -
Page 11: Cycle Selection Chart
PARTS AND FEATURES PARTS AND FEATURES CYCLE SELECTION CHART The cycle guide below shows the default settings and available options for each cycle. Wash Rinse *Water **Cycle Cycle Main Heated Usage Time Pre1 Pre2 Rinse 1 Rinse 2 Wash Rinse 145 ℉... -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS QUICK START CAUTION 1. LOAD THE DISHES Scrape the dishes free of excess food, bones, and any other hard, non-soluble residue. Pull each rack out and load the water from dripping from the upper rack onto dishes in the lower dishes as described in this manual. -
Page 13: 3 Loading The Lower Rack
The combination of high water temperature and dishwasher de- LOADING 12 PLACE SETTINGS tergents may damage certain items. LG does not recommend washing the following items in the dishwasher: Hand painted silver or gold leaf dishes Wood or bone handled utensils... -
Page 14: 4 Folding Down The Lower Tines
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOLDING DOWN THE LOWER TINES LOADING DISHES & POTS LOADING POTS & BOWLS... -
Page 15: 5 Loading The Silverware Basket
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET The silverware basket has separators to avoid scratching and tar- nishing of delicate silverware. The basket can be separated into three separate baskets that can be used individually in both the upper and lower racks. Unlock the tabs above the left and right side to separate. -
Page 16: 6 Loading The Upper Rack
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING THE UPPER RACK Use the upper rack for small or delicate items such as small plates, cups, saucers, glasses, and dishwasher-safe plastic items. Cups, glasses, and bowls must be positioned upside down. Extra cups or cooking utensils can be laid on the fold down cup racks, which may also provide support for long stemmed glasses. -
Page 17: 7 Loading The Cutlery Rack (On Some Models)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOADING THE CUTLERY RACK HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TRAY (on some models) (on some models) Each side tray can be adjusted independently to a high or low position to accommodate different sizes of utensils or cutlery. Re- move dishes before adjusting the tray. The cutlery rack is best suited for flatware and most cooking or serving utensils. -
Page 18: 8 Adding Detergent To The Dispenser
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADDING DETERGENT TO THE DISPENSER Only use detergent intended for automatic dishwashers. Pre wash Detergent must be put into the detergent compartment be- Compartment fore starting any cycle. Use less detergent if the dishes are only lightly soiled. Using ex- resulting in poor wash performance. -
Page 19: 9 Adding Rinse Aid To The Dispenser
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADDING RINSE AID TO THE DISPENSER The Low Rinse Aid indicator will appear in the display when more rinse aid is needed. The use of rinse aid is recommended to prevent water droplet spots on dishes and to enhance the drying performance. NOTE Only use liquid rinse aid in the dishwasher. -
Page 20: Care And Cleaning
CARE & CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING CARE & CLEANING For best results, it is important to periodically check and care for the spray arms. WARNING To prevent injury during care and maintenance/cleaning, wear gloves and/or protective clothing. KEEPING THE DISHWASHER CLEANING THE UPPER SPRAY If you will not be using the dishwasher for a long period time, run clean the dishwasher according to the CARE &... -
Page 21: 1 Cleaning The Top Spray Arm
CARE & CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE TOP SPRAY ARM After cleaning the top spray arm, replace it. Slide it back into place and make sure the retainer clip engages. Make sure that the water jet holes are not blocked by food particles. -
Page 22: Faqs
To drain standing water, select a wash cycle and let it run before drying begins. LG dishwashers are designed to be used in conjunction with a as necessary. rinse aid. Using a rinse aid will maximize the amount of water that has already been sheeted away from the dishes before the dry cycle begins. - Page 23 FAQs FAQS PRODUCT FEATURES AND OPERATION What is Child Lock and how is it activated? Child Lock is a feature that will prevent the controls from being changed during the cycle. It does not prevent the door from be- activate, press the Extra Rinse and Delay Start buttons simultane- ously for 3 seconds.
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Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Problem Possible Causes Solutions Dishwasher will not Door is not completely closed. Make sure that the door is completely closed and operate latched. Power supply or power cord is not connected. Connect the power supply or cord properly. Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped. - Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Food soil remains on dishes. Improper cycle selection. Select correct cycle based on soil level and type of dishware being washed. Water temperature too low. Check water supply connection or water heater setting. Dish washing detergent was not used. Use recommended detergent.
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Page 26: Smart Diagnosis™ System
Smart Phone using the turned on by touching the POWER button. If your dishwasher is LG Smart Laundry & DW Application or via your telephone to the unable to turn on, then troubleshooting must be done without LG call center. - Page 27 6. Damages caused by inadequate supply of air. 7. Damages caused by operating the product in a corrosive atmosphere. 8. Repairs when your LG product is used in other than normal, singlefamily household use or contrary to the instructions described in the product User’s Guide.
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Page 28: Warranty
: Should your LG Dishwasher (“Product”) fail due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal home use during the warranty period set forth below, LG Canada will at its option repair or replace the Product upon receipt of proof of original retail purchase. This warranty is valid only to the original retail purchaser of the product and applies only to a Product distributed in Canada by LG Canada or an authorized Canadian distributor thereof. - Page 29 LG Customer Information Center For inquires or comments, visit www.lg.com or call; 1-800-243-0000 USA, Consumer User 1-888-542-2623 CANADA Register your product Online! www.lg.com...