LG DB242 Series Owner's Manual page 52

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Performance
Symptoms
Cloudiness on
glassware
Black or gray marks on
dishes
Yellow or brown film
on inside surfaces of
appliance
Yellow water remains
inside the dishwasher.
Spots and filming on
dishes
Combination of excessive detergent and hard water
• Use less detergent and use a rinse aid to minimize the problem.
• Check the setting of softening system.
Aluminum items rubbing dishes during cycle
• Reposition the dishes.
Coffee or tea stains
• Eliminate the stain by using a stain removal product.
When initially using the appliance, Yellow water may generate in the
water softener tank.
• This is a normal condition, and it is harmless to humans. It disappears after
1 - 3 cycles.
Wrong amount of detergent used
• Use the recommended amount of detergent.
Overloading
• Do not overload the appliance.
Improper loading
• See the OPERATION section.
Insufficient water pressure
• Water pressure should be between 0.05 - 1.0 MPa.
Insufficient detergent
• Add the recommended amount of detergent. See the OPERATION section.
Rinse aid dispenser is empty.
• Refill rinse aid dispenser.
The water softener has no salt or insufficient the salt.
• Check whether there is the salt in the water softener.
Water hardness level may be set too low.
• Increase the hardness level setting value.
The rinse aid may be insufficient.
• Refill the rinse aid or increase the dispensing level.
Possible Cause & Solution