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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
DBC512***
MFL71916186
Rev.00_071723
Copyright © 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 DBC512*** www.lg.com MFL71916186 Rev.00_071723 Copyright © 2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Wash Cycles ......................25 Options and Extra Functions ................26 Programme Table ....................28 Information for Energy Test (EN60436) ............31 Loading the Dishwasher .................32 Adding Cleaning Agents..................37 Refilling......................38 Useful Tips......................39 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................40 Smart Diagnosis ....................42 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Caring ..................44... - Page 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................48...
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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.
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Page 9: Caution
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. - 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. •...
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Page 11: 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 Control Panel Levelling Feet Top Wash Impeller Power Cord Upper Spray Arm Water Supply Hose Lower Spray Arm Drain Hose Salt Container Cap... - Page 12 INSTALLATION Accessories Funnel Noise Strip Wood Screws (Φ 4.5 x 12 mm) Screws for adjusting the door (Φ 4 x 40 mm) Panel Brackets *1 Noise strips are provided: Side - 2 EA Specifications Model DBC512*** Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Dimension 598 mm X 815 mm X 554 mm (Width X Height X Depth)
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Page 13: 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 14: Levelling The Appliance
INSTALLATION Adjusting and Leveling the Remove the double-side tape from the side Appliance strips. When the appliance is not perfectly level, turn the adjustable feet until the appliance no longer wobbles. NOTE • Place the appliance on a solid, level floor. •... - Page 15 INSTALLATION • Turn the centre screw clockwise to raise the rear Check the opening of door and repeat if of the tub and counterclockwise to lower it. necessary until the door opens and closes properly. Securing Dishwasher to Cabinet Framework NOTE Remove the 2 plastic caps from the mounting •...
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Page 16: Installing The Drain Hose
INSTALLATION • Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply NOTE bent. • Please ensure that the height levelling of the dishwasher is done by adjusting the feet before installing the side cabinet securing screws. Installing the Drain Hose •... -
Page 17: Preparing Water And Electrical Connections
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. -
Page 18: Final Installation Check
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. -
Page 19: Operation Operation Overview
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 20: 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 21 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 22 OPERATION • After refilling the dishwasher salt, a wash Remove the lower rack and remove the cap of programme should be operated without dishes, the salt dispenser located on the left side of the as any spilled salt inside the appliance may cause filters.
- Page 23 OPERATION while filling, or air bubbles may result in poor press of the button changes the setting one drying results. step from L0(off) to L4. Once the desired rinse aid dispenser setting is selected, press СТАРТ (START) to save. • The power turns off after saving. CAUTION •...
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Page 24: 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 25: Wash Cycles
OPERATION Chime On/Off • To activate or deactivate the button sounds, press and hold Двойная зона (Dual Zone) and Энерго- сбережение (Energy Saver) simultaneously for 3 seconds. The error alert sound cannot be turned off. Отмена (Cancel) • The drain pump activates and the cycle cancels. Once the appliance finishes draining, the power turns off. -
Page 26: Options And Extra Functions
OPERATION Энерго-сбережение (Energy Saver) NOTE This option saves energy by reducing the wash and rinse temperatures. Wash time is increased to • This cycle does not have drying. maintain wash results. Do not use this cycle with heavily soiled dishes. Экспресс... - Page 27 OPERATION • This feature can be set at any time by turning on the appliance. Wi-Fi Press and hold Отсрочка старта (Delay Start) for 3 seconds to connect to the network. Refer to SMART FUNCTIONS sections for detailed information about this feature.
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Page 28: Programme Table
OPERATION Programme Table Programme Guide On DBC512*** Models Wash Rinse Program Soil Level Pre-wash Main wash Rinse Heating rinse Авто All levels (Auto) (65 - 70 ℃) (70 ℃) Интенси Heavy вный (75 ℃) (70 ℃) (Intensiv Деликат Light ный (55 ℃) (70 ℃) (Delicate) - Page 29 OPERATION Regulation for Europe(On DBC512*** Models) Energy Consumption Programme Water Consumption Duration (min) (kWh) Авто (Auto) 13.1 1.08 - 1.17 Интенсивный 23.9 1.76 (Intensive) Деликатный 16.8 1.14 (Delicate) Эко (Eco) 0.85 Турбо (Turbo) 18.8 0.87 Экспресс (Express) 12.4 0.61 Полоскание (Rinse) 0.01 Самоочистка...
- Page 30 OPERATION Available Options NOTE • The Энерго-сбережение (Energy Saver) option is not available with the Высокая температура (High Temp) or Экстра сушка (Extra Dry) option. • The Отсрочка старта (Delay Start) option can be selected for every washing programme in this table. For Non-Steam Models Энерго- Двойная...
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Page 31: Information For Energy Test (En60436)
OPERATION Information for Energy Cutlery Basket Test (EN60436) Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications. NOTE • When the salt dispenser is operated, the data below increases. - Water Consumption: 4 Liter - Energy Consumption: 30 W - Duration: 4 minutes For Models without Auto Open Dry Function •... -
Page 32: Loading The Dishwasher
OPERATION Upper Rack Lower Rack Glasses(Milk) Dinner plates(Egg) *1 There are 7 glasses stained with milk. Melamine Dessert Plates(Egg) *2 Milk Glass for EN60704-2-3: 2020 Oval Platter(Meat) Soup plates(Oat flake) Cups(Black tea) Melamine Bowls(Margarine) Mugs(Black tea) Dessert Plates(Spinach) Dessert bowl(Oat flake) Dessert Bowls(Oat flake) Glass bowl(Meat) Small Pot(Spinach + Margarine) - Page 33 OPERATION • Deep based items should be placed upside To make it easier to load larger dishes, the front down. row of tines can be folded down. • Plastic items will not dry well, compared to other items. • Make sure that all items do not touch each other. Items not Suitable for Dishwashers The combination of high water temperature and...
- Page 34 OPERATION Loading the Upper Rack CAUTION Daily Use Load • The spray arms must not be blocked by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets. The upper rack is suitable for delicate items such Test for free movement by manually rotating the as, small plates, long cutlery, cups, glasses and spray arms.
- Page 35 OPERATION • The rack on the left pops free at the back. There are three available positions for adjusting The rack on the right pops free at the front. the height of the upper rack to create more space. Lowering the Rack Hold the rack at the centre of each side to support its weight.
- Page 36 OPERATION Possible plate size according to the • When the upper rack is in the lower position, push in the upper rack first, and the lower rack upper rack position later. • Pull out the lower rack first, and the upper rack Plate Size (mm) later.
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Page 37: Adding Cleaning Agents
OPERATION Adding Cleaning Agents Height Adjustable Tray The tray on the left side can be adjusted to a high Adding Detergent to the or low position to accommodate utensils or cutlery Dispenser of different sizes. Remove dishes before adjusting the tray. Adjust the tray by sliding the lever. •... -
Page 38: Refilling
OPERATION • To avoid damaging the appliance, do not pull up If a prewash is desired, fill the recessed on the dispenser to close the appliance door. prewash compartment area on the lid with detergent. • Use of an unsuitable detergent and rinse aid Amount of detergent may result in a risk of damage, corrosion, poor Programme... -
Page 39: Useful Tips
OPERATION Checking the Rinse Aid Unloading the Dishwasher • Before unload the dishes, check if the dishes When the rinse aid refill icon illuminates lit, it cooled down to hand-warm condition. means the rinse aid is almost empty. If necessary, refill the rinse aid chamber. -
Page 40: Smart Functions
Push Alert When the cycle is complete or the appliance has Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with problems, you have the option of receiving push your existing account or create an LG account notifications on a smartphone. The notifications to sign in. - Page 41 Internet service provider or refer to your Run the LG ThinQ application. wireless router manual. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Select and touch the Dishwasher in the malfunctions, or errors caused by network application.
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Page 42: Smart Diagnosis
LG ThinQ application. http://www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/cedoc# • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application. Open Source Software Notice... - Page 43 Customer Care and Service Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. • To find an LG Electronics authorised service personnel, visit our website at www.lg.com and follow the instructions found there. • Self-repair is not recommended as it could further damage the device and void the guarantee.
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Page 44: 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 45 MAINTENANCE Using White Vinegar Clean the filters with a soft brush under If you cannot find citric acid powder, pour running water. Reassemble the filters before approximately 3/4 - 1 1/4 cups (200 - 300 mL) of reinstalling them. white vinegar into shallow bowl and place in upper rack.
- Page 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water remains in sump Drain hose is kinked or clogged. after completion of • Adjust hose or clear blockage. cycle. Water may remain if the power supply was lost before normal end of the course or was manually disconnected.
- Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Black or gray marks on Aluminum items rubbing dishes during cycle dishes • Reposition the dishes. 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...
- Page 52 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Odour The previous cycle was stopped before completion and residual water remains in the appliance. • Turn on the power, run the Отмена (Cancel) cycle option to remove the residual water, then run the Турбо (Turbo) cycle using detergent but with the appliance empty.
- Page 53 • Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then not connected to the register your appliance on LG ThinQ. Wi-Fi network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.
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- Page 56 Information You can see the month and year of manufacture on the label inside the dishwasher. Вы можете увидеть месяц и год изготовления на этикетке внутри посудомоечной Информация машины. 170, Seongsanpaechong-ro, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, 51533, Korea 170, Сонгсанпэсонг-ро, Сонгсан-гу, Чангвон-си, Кенгсангам-до, 51533, Южная Корея.