SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below. This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
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•Do not modify the power cord provided with the appliance. Please contact the LG Customer information centre to advise of its incompatibility. •This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely.
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•Use new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage. •Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
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•If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately. •In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre. •Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been used for two weeks or more.
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•Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. •Some dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open.
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•Do not come into contact with any fitted steam outlet. •Small parts, such as rack clips and filter retaining posts can be a choke hazard to small children if removed from the dishwasher. Keep out of reach of small children. •Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position.
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CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Installation •Install the product on a firm and level floor. •Do not put the drain hose under the dishwasher during installation. Operation •Turn off the water tap and unplug the appliance if the appliance is to be left for an extended period of time, such as during vacations.
INSTALLATION Parts Control Panel & Door Handle Control Panel & Door Handle Front Cover Front Cover Lower Cover Lower Cover Leveling Feet Leveling Feet Drain Hose Drain Hose Water Supply Hose Water Supply Hose Power Cord Power Cord Top Wash Impeller Top Wash Impeller Upper Spray Arm Upper Spray Arm...
Accessories (On Some Models) Funnel Noise Strip Cover Felt Moisture Barrier Tape (All models) (Lower - 1EA / Front (Aluminum Tape) - 1EA / Side - 2EA) Preparing Cabinet Opening CAUTION • Any bare wood surrounding the appliance should be sealed with a waterproof paint or sealant to prevent it from swelling.
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Attaching the Strip to the Remove the double-sided tape from the lower and front strips. Appliance Base (On Some Models) To reduce noise attach the strip to the appliance base. Lay down the appliance and pull on both the hooks at the bottom of the lower cover. Attach the black coloured lower strip to the bottom of the lower cover.
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Attaching the Strip to the Removing the Top Cover Appliance side cabinet (On Some If the height of the opening is below 850 mm, Models) follow these instructions. To reduce noise attach the strip to the appliance Remove the 2 screws on the back. sides, if the opening space allows.
Installing Moisture Barrier Levelling the Appliance Tape (On Some Models) Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary leakage and poor washing. Place the appliance When the appliance is installed without the top on a solid, level floor. Do not install the cover, the counter top underside may be appliance on an elevated surface.
Case 1. The Door is Slanted to Installing the Drain Hose the Right If the end of the drain hose does not fit to the drain line, use a drain extension kit (optional) Unscrew (counter-clockwise) the rear left that is resistant to heat and detergent. leg and correct the level.
Connecting the Water Supply To prevent siphoning, one of the following methods must be used. Hose Connect the water supply hose to the water Method 1 tap. When the drain hose is connected to a waste spigot, the hose must be looped up to the underside of the bench top and secured.
Final Check CAUTION Turn on electrical power. • This appliance may be fed with either hot or cold water. If the water connection can not be maintained below 65ºC, the appliance must Turn on house water supply. be connected to cold water. •...
OPERATION Before Using the Appliance Checking Water Hardness Level This model has a water softener to soften hard Check the water hardness in your area. The water. water utility company can help you with this. NOTE • The appliance can be used without Set the softening system level of the dishwasher salt if not required, however, the appliance according to the water hardness...
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Setting the Water Softening Filling with Dishwasher Salt System The Dishwasher Salt tank must be filled before starting the washing programme. In case of For effective washing performance, adjust the insufficient salt, the Salt refill icon indicates setting corresponding to the hardness level of on the display, unless the hardness level has water used in water supply.
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Salt Refill Cycle (1 kg for each load) Adding Rinse Aid The Rinse Aid indicator appears in the display when more rinse aid is needed. Cycles The use of rinse aid is recommended to prevent water spots on dishes and to enhance drying performance.
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Setting the Rinse Aid Level CAUTION • Wipe off any spilled rinse aid to prevent suds. The dispenser has five adjustment levels. The appliance is programmed at the factory for a rinse aid dispenser level of 2. This can be NOTE checked and altered by using the buttons on •...
Using the Appliance Load the dishes in the rack. Make certain that no dishes or utensils are Press the Power button. in the path of the spray arms. The unit will turn on. Check the indicators. Do not place one dish on top of another. Check that there is rinse aid and dishwasher salt present.
Control Panel Non-Steam Models (Models : XD3*15**, XD4*14**, XD4*15**) Steam Models (Models : XD3*25**, XD4*24**, XD5*24**) • Depending on the model, the logo may be located either on the front of the appliance or the top of the door.
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a Power : Machine Clean Icon • • Briefly touch Power button to turn power on − This icon flashes after every 30 cycles. and off. − To activate or deactivate the icon, press the Delicate button for 3 seconds. •...
Cycles Download Cycle Use a dedicated cycle downloadable via Wi-Fi or NFC. (depending on model). Auto NOTE • Only the cycle code for the currently This cycle senses the soil amount and water downloaded cycle appears on the appliance. clarity and optimizes the wash to achieve the See the smartphone app for cycle codes, best cleaning.
Cycle Options Extra Dry Select the Extra Dry option for better drying Select the desired cycle button and then select performance. This option adds Extra Drying the options for that cycle. For more information time to the cycle and raises the heating rinse about Cycle Options, see the Available Options temperature.
Auto Open Dry (AOD) (On SignaLight™ (On Some Some Models) Models) The Auto Open Dry feature enhances the drying SignaLight™ shows the status of the appliance, performance by opening the door automatically whether it has encountered any problems, during the drying stage within the displayed whether it is operating normally, or whether it is program time.
Information for Energy Test Upper Rack (AS/NZS 2007) Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications. For Model with Cutlery Rack • Model : XD3*15**, XD3*25** • Capacity: 15 place settings • Comparability course: Eco + Energy Saver • Rinse Aid setting: L4 •...
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For Model without Cutlery Rack Upper Rack • Model : XD4*14**, XD4*24**, XD5*24** • Capacity: 14 place settings • Comparability course: Eco + Energy Saver • Rinse Aid setting: L4 • Reference cleaner: 27.5 g of detergent onto the inside surface of the door and 5 g of detergent into the dispenser.
Loading the Dishwasher For Model with Cutlery Rack For effective washing performance, always follow the instructions. • Remove large particles of food debris from plates including bones etc. before loading. Always rinse off plates when loading if they are not to be washed immediately. •...
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Non appliance safe items To make it easier to load larger dishes, the front row of tines can be folded down. The combination of high water temperature and appliance detergents may damage certain items. Do not wash the following items. •...
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Loading the Upper Rack The cup racks provide support for long steam glasses. Daily Use Load The upper rack is suitable for delicate items such as, small plates, long cutlery, cups, glasses and appliance safe plastic items. Cups, glasses and bowls must be positioned upside down.
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Removing and Replacing Cup Height Adjustable Upper Rack Racks The height of the upper rack can be adjusted when you load glasses with long stems or tall The left and right cup racks are interchangeable crockery items. and can be removed. There are three available positions for adjusting Slide cup rack down into its closed position.
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NOTE Possible plate size according to the upper rack position • Before pushing the upper rack into the appliance, ensure the rack height is the same on both sides. If the height is not the same on Plate Size (mm) both sides, the appliance door will not shut and the upper spray arm will not connect to Upper...
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Loading the Cutlery Basket (On Loading the Cutlery Rack (On Some Models) Some Models) The cutlery rack is best suited for flatware and Daily Use Load most cooking or serving utensils. It can also fit small prep bowls and lids. The separators on For Large utensils, such as whisks, the cover the cutlery rack help keep utensils separated to can be opened by being unhinged.
Adding Cleaning Agents Height Adjustable Tray (On Some Models) Adding Detergent to the The tray on the left side can be adjusted to a Dispenser high or low position to accommodate utensils or cutlery of different sizes. Remove dishes before •...
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CAUTION If a prewash is desired, fill the recessed prewash compartment area on the lid with • Use only detergent intended for dishwashers. detergent. Incorrect detergent may cause the appliance to fill with suds during operation. Excess suds may reduce wash performance and may cause the appliance to leak.
Refilling Drying • Plastic items may cause poor drying To maintain the effective wash performance of performance compared to other items. the appliance, check and refill dishwasher salt • To assist drying, we recommend that the door regularly. be partially opened after the cycle. To maintain the effective dry performance of the appliance, check and refill rinse aid regularly.
• The application is subject to change for smartphone. appliance improvement purposes without LG ThinQ Application Features notice to users. • Functions may vary by model. Communicate with the appliance from a smartphone using the convenient smart features.
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• The wireless network name (SSID) should be LG Electronics will also provide open source a combination of English letters and numbers. code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering (Do not use special characters.)
Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has finished. The display will Using LG ThinQ to Diagnose count down the time.Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped, the Issues...
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Interior To maintain performance and prevent problems, check the outside and inside of the appliance, including filters and spray arms regularly. Clean the interior of the appliance periodically with a soft, damp cloth or sponge to remove food and dirt particles.
Cleaning the Filters Using White Vinegar If you cannot find citric acid powder, pour Remove the lower rack and position the approximately cups (200-300 mL) of bottom spray arm so a wider vee is open to white vinegar into shallow bowl and place in the front.
Cleaning the Spray Arms WARNING • Be cautious of sharp edges when handling the If the spray arm holes are blocked by any food stainless steel filter. residue, dishes may not be cleaned well due to improper water spray. CAUTION It is recommended that the spray arms be cleaned once every two weeks.
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Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm After cleaning the upper spray arm, press it up into place. Turn the nut 1/8 turn clockwise to make sure that the nut locks Pull the upper rack forward. Make sure that back into place. the water jet holes are not blocked by food particles.
Cleaning the Water Supply Hose Filter Unplug the appliance. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water supply hose. Remove the seal and the plastic filter with a pair of small pliers or scissor grips. Refit the filter and gasket and make sure that it is sitting correctly.
TROUBLESHOOTING The appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service: Diagnosing Problems Problem Possible Cause...
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Problem Possible Cause Solutions • Adjust the left/right height of the Unbalanced upper rack. upper rack. Detergent may not be Detergent is left in the • Correctly arrange the dishes and dispensed because poor detergent dispenser. always dry out the dispenser before stacking of the dishes adding new detergent so that it does prevent automatic opening...
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Problem Possible Cause Solutions Wrong amount of • Use the recommended amount of detergent used. detergent. Overloading. • Do not overload the appliance. Improper loading. • See the Operation section. Insufficient water • Water pressure should be between pressure. 0.05 and 1.0 MPa. •...
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Problem Possible Cause Solutions • Turn on the power, run the Cancel The previous cycle was cycle option to remove the residual stopped before completion water, then run the Quick cycle using and residual water detergent but with the appliance remains in the appliance.
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Problem Possible Cause Solutions • Detergent cover opening. Some level of noise is • Drain pump at the beginning of drain normal during operation. cycle. The appliance is not level. • Adjust leveling feet. Noise Nozzle arm knocking • Reposition the dishes. against dishes.
Error Codes Problem Possible Cause Solutions • Check for a clogged, kinked or frozen Water inlet problem. water supply hose. • Check water supply. • Check for a clogged, kinked or frozen Drainage Problem. drain hose. Waste spigot is clogged. •...
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