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OWNER'S MANUAL
DISHWASHER
Before beginning installation, read these instructions
carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the
product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these
instructions near the product after installation for future
reference.
ENGLISH
DFB512**
MFL70282421
Rev.03_052423
Copyright © 2018-2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. ENGLISH DFB512** www.lg.com MFL70282421 Rev.03_052423 Copyright © 2018-2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Control Panel ....................26 Wash Cycles ......................27 Options and Extra Functions ................28 Programme Table ....................30 Information for Test ..................32 Loading the Dishwasher .................33 Adding Cleaning Agents..................37 Refilling......................39 Useful Tips......................39 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................40 Smart Diagnosis ....................40 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Caring ..................42...
  • Page 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................46...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE 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. Safety Messages This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
  • Page 5 • 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.
  • Page 6 • Connect the ground wire to the green ground connector in the terminal box. Operation • Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour, or smoke coming from the appliance.
  • Page 7 • 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.
  • Page 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not operate the appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. • Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a appliance and keep them out of the reach of children. • Do not wash and dry articles that have been soaked in explosive substances such as gasoline, solvents, solvent-based detergent.

  • Page 9: Caution

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazard. Maintenance • Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.
  • Page 10 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • Do not place objects on the top of the appliance. •...

  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    • You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product, or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authorised WEEE collection point. For the most up to date information for your country, please see www.lg.com/global/recycling.

  • Page 12: Installation Parts And Specifications

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Interior View Top Wash Impeller Control Panel & Door Handle Upper Spray Arm Front Cover Lower Spray Arm Lower Cover Salt Container Cap Levelling Feet...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Accessories Funnel Noise Strap *1 Noise strips are provided: Lower - 1 EA, Front - 1 Specifications Model DFB512** Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Dimension 600 mm X 850 mm X 600 mm (Width X Height X Depth) Product Weight Approx.

  • Page 14: Preparing Cabinet Opening

    INSTALLATION Preparing Cabinet Opening • Install the appliance on a flat and stable area. Do not place any objects in-between the floor and base or leg off the appliance. Choosing the Proper Location NOTE • This installation must be conducted by qualified service personnel to ensure it has been installed correctly.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Lay down the appliance and pull on both the Attach the black coloured lower strip to the hooks at the bottom of the lower cover. bottom of the lower cover. Attach the black coloured front strip to the Pull on the lower cover to remove it. top of the lower cover.

  • Page 16: Levelling The Appliance

    INSTALLATION • If the appliance rocks when pushing the top Remove the 2 screws on the back. plate of the appliance diagonally, adjust the feet again. NOTE • The appliance is not level if there is a rubbing sound or stickiness when the door is opened. Adjusting and Leveling the Appliance When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the...

  • Page 17: Installing The Drain Hose

    INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose Check the opening of door and repeat if necessary until the door opens and closes If the end of the drain hose does not fit to the drain properly. line, use a drain extension kit (optional) that is resistant to heat and detergent.

  • Page 18: Preparing Water And Electrical Connections

    INSTALLATION Preparing Water and Method 1 Electrical Connections 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. Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap Connect the water supply hose to the water tap.

  • Page 19: Final Installation Check

    INSTALLATION Final Installation Check • Use sealant tape or sealing compound on the tap’s thread to avoid water leaks. Testing the Dishwasher • Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply bent. Turn on electrical power. NOTE • Before connecting the water supply hose to the Turn on house water supply.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION Error Possible Cause and Solution Code Water supply line kinked under dishwasher. • Feed the drainage and supply hoses through the hole under the sink. Then gradually slide the dishwasher into the cabinet while pulling on the hoses under the sink to take up any slack.

  • Page 21: Operation

    OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview Load the dishes in the rack. • Make certain that no dishes or utensils are in Using the Appliance the path of the spray arms. • Do not place one dish on top of another. Press the Power button. •...

  • Page 22: Before Using

    OPERATION Set the softening system level of the appliance NOTE according to the water hardness level. • Never use liquid dishwashing detergent in the appliance. Method 2 • It is not recommended to rinse the dishes You can check water hardness by using the test manually before operating the dishwasher strip included in the product.
  • Page 23 OPERATION Water Hardness Table Water Hardness Softeni Ratio mmol/l mg/l ng level °d °e °f Range (Ca+Mg) (Ca) <4 <5 <7 <0.7 <29 Soft 4 - 7 5 - 9 7 - 13 0.7 - 1.3 29 - 50 1:24 7 - 14 9 - 17.5 13 - 25...
  • Page 24 OPERATION as any spilled salt inside the appliance may cause Remove the lower rack and remove the cap of rust or damage to the appliance if the left the salt dispenser located on the left side of the unwashed. filters. Before using the appliance for the first time, it is necessary to pour 1 kg of dishwasher salt and 1 litre of water at the same time if...
  • Page 25 OPERATION while filling, or air bubbles may result in poor Press Delay Start to change the rinse aid drying results. dispenser setting. Each press of the button changes the setting one step from L0(off) to L4. Once the desired rinse aid dispenser setting is selected, press Start to save.

  • Page 26: Control Panel

    OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features For Non-Steam Models Power • Press Power button to turn power on and off. • After the cycle is complete, the power automatically turns off for purposes of safety and economy. • If there is a power surge, power outage, or disruption of any kind, power is automatically turned off for safety.

  • Page 27: Wash Cycles

    OPERATION - This icon flashes after every 30 cycles. - To activate or deactivate the icon, press the Delicate button for 3 seconds. • : Control Lock Icon - This icon illuminates when the control lock feature is activated. • : Salt Refill Icon - This icon flashes when the salt level is low.

  • Page 28: Options And Extra Functions

    OPERATION used, it may cause detergent residue on dishes NOTE due to the relatively low rinse temperatures. • Only the cycle code for the currently downloaded cycle appears on the appliance. See the smartphone app for cycle codes, names, and Options and Extra more information about the available cycles.
  • Page 29 OPERATION Extra Dry Select this option for better drying results. This option adds extra drying time to the cycle and raises the heating rinse temperature. • When the rinse aid is empty, this option is selected automatically. Delay Start This feature delays the start of a selected cycle. Each time the Delay Start button is pressed, the delay time increases by an hour.

  • Page 30: Programme Table

    OPERATION Programme Table Programme Guide On DFB512** Models Wash Rinse Program Soil Level Pre-wash Main wash Rinse Heating rinse Auto All levels (65 - 70 ℃) (70 ℃) Intensive Heavy (75 ℃) (70 ℃) Delicate Light (45 ℃) (60 ℃) Moderate (42 ℃) (66 ℃)
  • Page 31 OPERATION Available Options NOTE • The Energy Saver option is not available with the High Temp or Extra Dry option. • The Delay Start option can be selected for every washing programme in this table. For Non-Steam Models Programme Dual Zone Half Load Energy Saver High Temp...

  • Page 32: Information For Test

    OPERATION Information for Test Cutlery Basket Information for Energy Test (EN50242) Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications. For Models without Auto Open Dry Function • Capacity: 14 place settings • Comparability programme: Eco - The Eco programme is used to assess compliance with the EU ecodesign legislation.

  • Page 33: Loading The Dishwasher

    OPERATION Items not Suitable for Dessert Dishes Dishwashers Lower Rack The combination of high water temperature and dishwasher detergents may damage certain items. Do not wash the following items. • Copper or anodised aluminium • Hand painted silver or gold leaf crockery •...
  • Page 34 OPERATION Plates should be positioned upwards with the CAUTION plate. • The spray arms must not be blocked by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets. Test for free movement by manually rotating the spray arms. The cup racks provide support for long steam glasses.
  • Page 35 OPERATION Test for free movement by manually rotating the • The rack on the left pops free at the back. spray arms. The rack on the right pops free at the front. Removing and Replacing Cup Racks The left and right cup racks are interchangeable Slide cup rack off support bar on opposite side.
  • Page 36 OPERATION Possible plate size according to the There are three available positions for adjusting the height of the upper rack to create more space. upper rack position Plate Size (mm) Upper Rack Position Upper Rack Lower Rack Upper Middle Lower WARNING Lowering the Rack •...

  • Page 37: Adding Cleaning Agents

    OPERATION • Pull out the lower rack first, and the upper rack • The cutlery shouldn’t be longer than 18 cm. later. • When the upper rack is in the lower position, the possible height of dishes differs with models where the cutlery rack is fitted.
  • Page 38 OPERATION • Fill to the 15 line for soft water or lightly Amount of detergent soiled loads. Programme Pre-wash Main wash (onto the lid) (dispenser) ۲٥ ۱٥ Rinse Express 20 g WARNING Push the detergent lid to slide the lid closed •...

  • Page 39: Refilling

    OPERATION Useful Tips • After washing, check whether the detergent was completely washed out. Drying • Some appliance detergent tablets may become stuck in the dispenser due to their excessive size. • Plastic items may cause poor drying results Tablets can be placed onto the base of the wash compared to other items.

  • Page 40: Smart Functions

    NFC(Near Field Communication) function and based on the Application Android OS(operating system). Search for the LG ThinQ application from the Download Cycle Google Play Store or Apple App Store on a You can download new and special cycles that are smartphone.
  • Page 41 Follow the instructions below to use the audible further damage the device and void the diagnosis method. guarantee. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE To maintain performance and prevent problems, Food residue may be stuck in the narrow gaps check the outside and inside of the appliance, inside the appliance after completion of washing. including filters and spray arms regularly. Wipe off all food residue. WARNING •...
  • Page 43 MAINTENANCE white vinegar into shallow bowl and place in upper Clean the filters with a soft brush under rack. Run Auto cycle. Do not use detergent. When running water. Reassemble the filters before the cycle is finished, restart. reinstalling them. CAUTION •...
  • Page 44 MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm NOTE • When assembling, rotate it firmly until it clicks. Pull the upper rack forward. Make sure that the water jet holes are not blocked by food particles. When cleaning is necessary, remove the upper spray arm by turning the nut on the bottom of the spray arm 1/8 turn counterclockwise and pulling down.
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE After cleaning the upper spray arm, press it up Refit the filter and gasket and make sure that it into place. Turn the nut 1/8 turn clockwise to is sitting correctly. make sure that the nut locks back into place. Refit and secure the water supply hose in reverse order.
  • Page 46 The appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If this appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call LG Electronics service centre. Symptoms Possible Cause &...
  • Page 47 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Motor trouble • Call for service if the same problem occurs again. Vario motor trouble • Call for service if the same problem occurs again. Operation Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Noise Some level of noise is normal during operation. •...
  • Page 48 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water remains in sump Water may remain if the power supply was lost before normal end of the after completion of course or was manually disconnected. cycle. • Re-start the course. Sprays arms do not Holes of spray arms are blocked by food particles.
  • Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Yellow or brown film Coffee or tea stains on inside surfaces of • Eliminate the stain by using a stain removal product. appliance Yellow water remains When initially using the appliance, Yellow water may generate in the inside the dishwasher.
  • Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Odour There is food in the bottom of the unit or in the filter. • Clean the filter and the interior according to the MAINTENANCE section of the owner’s manual. Unwashed dishes are left in the unit for a long time. •...
  • Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Dishes don’t dry. A cycle without the Extra Dry option was selected. • Select a cycle that defaults to the Extra Dry option.

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