Control Panel ....................22 Wash Cycles ......................23 Options and Extra Functions ................24 Programme Table ....................26 Information for Test ..................27 Loading the Dishwasher .................28 Adding Cleaning Agents..................33 Refilling......................35 Useful Tips......................35 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................36 Smart Diagnosis ....................36 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Caring ..................38...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................42...
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.
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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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• 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.
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• 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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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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. • Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust.
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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. •...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Interior View Control Panel & Door Handle Front Cover Top Wash Impeller Lower Cover Upper Spray Arm Levelling Feet Lower Spray Arm Power Cord...
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INSTALLATION Accessories Funnel Specifications Model XD5*14** Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Dimension 600 mm X 850 mm X 600 mm (Width X Height X Depth ) Product Weight Approx. 47 kg Max. Capacity 14 Place Settings Permissible Inlet Water Pressure 0.05 - 1.0 MPa Power Consumption 1600 - 1800 W...
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.
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INSTALLATION Check the opening of door and repeat if NOTE necessary until the door opens and closes • The appliance is not level if there is a rubbing properly. sound or stickiness when the door is opened. Adjusting and Leveling the Appliance When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the adjustable feet until the appliance no longer...
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose Method 1 When the drain hose is connected to a waste If the end of the drain hose does not fit to the drain spigot, the hose must be looped up to the line, use a drain extension kit (optional) that is underside of the bench top and secured.
INSTALLATION Preparing Water and • Use sealant tape or sealing compound on the tap’s thread to avoid water leaks. Electrical Connections • Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply bent. Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap NOTE Connect the water supply hose to the water tap.
INSTALLATION Final Installation Check Error Possible Cause and Solution Code Testing the Dishwasher Water supply line kinked under dishwasher. Turn on electrical power. • Feed the drainage and supply hoses through the hole under the sink. Then gradually slide the Turn on house water supply.
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. •...
OPERATION NOTE NOTE • Never use liquid dishwashing detergent in the • The appliance can be used without dishwasher appliance. salt if not required, however, the hardness level needs to be set to H0 so that the icon does not •...
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OPERATION adjustment levels, and the appliance is and 1 litre of water at the same time if programmed at the factory for a water hardness intending to use the water softener system. level of H2. You can check the default setting value When refilling the salt, use a funnel.
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OPERATION rust or damage to the appliance if the left Close the lid to lock the dispenser. Rinse aid is unwashed. dispensed automatically during the final rinse cycle. CAUTION • Wipe off any spilled rinse aid to prevent suds. NOTE •...
OPERATION • Setting the control too high can cause foaming, NOTE which will cause poor wash results. • If the glass is smeared or foam is present on the • The Rinse Aid Refill icon will illuminate when bottom, decrease the level setting. more rinse aid is needed.
OPERATION • : Machine Clean Icon - 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. •...
OPERATION Download Cycle NOTE Use a dedicated cycle downloadable via Wi-Fi or • This cycle does not have drying. Select the Extra NFC. (depending on model). Dry option or another cycle for better drying. Extra Dry will add to the overall cycle time. NOTE •...
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OPERATION Hi-Temp. SignaLight™ Raises the main wash or heating rinse temperature This feature may vary depending on the model to improve cleaning. purchased. SignaLight™ shows the status of the appliance, • A chime will sound to alert you of any residual whether it has encountered any problems, temperatures inside the appliance.
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 except for the Download Cycle. For Non-Steam Models Programme Dual Zone...
OPERATION Loading the Dishes Saucers Dessert plates Cutlery Basket Lower Rack Dessert Plates Dinner plates Soup plates Loading the Dishwasher For effective washing results, always follow the instructions. Upper Rack • 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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OPERATION Daily Use Load (For Model CAUTION without Cutlery Rack) • Do not place pots or pans with plastic handles in the appliance as the handles may deteriorate due to the heat and detergent. • Water proof or long lasting lipstick smudges on glasses may not be removed during the wash.
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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.
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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.
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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 •...
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.
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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 Express 20 g WARNING • Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid contain Push the detergent lid to slide the lid closed chemical components, like all other household until it clicks.
OPERATION Useful Tips • Some appliance detergent tablets may become stuck in the dispenser due to their excessive size. Tablets can be placed onto the base of the wash Drying tub next to the filter before starting the cycle. • Plastic items may cause poor drying results •...
Because of the characteristics of NFC, if the transmission • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the distance is too far, or if there is a metal sticker or Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow...
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SMART FUNCTIONS Press the POWER button to turn on the appliance. • Do not press any other buttons. Place the mouthpiece of your smartphone in front of the display located on the control panel. Press and hold the Download Cycle button for 3 seconds or longer while holding the smartphone mouthpiece to the logo until the data transfer is complete.
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 •...
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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 •...
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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.
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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.
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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 &...
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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. •...
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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.
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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.
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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. •...
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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.