LG SDWB24W3 Owner's Manual page 54

54 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Dishwasher operates
too long.
Water remains in tub
after completion of
cycle.
Noise
Lights do not
illuminate.
Spray arms do not
rotate smoothly.
Upper rack is
crooked.
Dishwasher
continuously chimes
when the door is
opened, during or
right after a cycle
has completed.
Door does not close
completely. (For
models with cutlery
rack)
Dishwasher chimes if
panel is touched
during operation.
Dishwasher did not
finish cycle.
Leaking in front of
appliance
Dishwasher is connected to cold water.
• Check the water supply connection or water heater setting. (Heating cold water takes
longer.)
Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
• Adjust hose or clear blockage.
Some level of noise is normal during operation.
• Detergent cover opening.
• Drain pump at the beginning of drain cycle.
The dishwasher is not level.
• Adjust leveling feet.
Nozzle arm knocking against dishes.
• Reposition the dishes.
Power is not connected.
• Connect power supply.
Holes of spray arms are blocked by food particles.
• Clean the holes of spray arms.
Rack is poorly adjusted.
• See the Height Adjustable Upper Rack section.
This is a safety measure. Contact with escaping steam or the hot contents of the
dishwasher could result in injury.
• Close the door until the dishwasher and dishes have cooled down. The chiming will stop if
the door is closed or the interior temperature has cooled.
Cutlery rack is not properly loaded.
• Push the door handle to close the door properly until it clicks.
Bumping into or touching the control panel during operation may result in a disabled
button sound. Only the Power, Start, Control Lock and Remote Start buttons are
enabled during operation to prevent cycle settings from being changed inadvertently.
• Button sounds can be turned off by using Option Setting Mode. Refer to the Using the
Option Setting Mode topic.
• The end of cycle chime and safety alert sounds will still sound.
Door was opened during cycle.
• If the door is opened during a cycle, the Start key must be pressed within 4 minutes or the
machine turns off and all settings are lost.
Dishwasher not leveled properly.
• Verify the appliance is level from side to side and from front to back. See leveling
instructions in the Installation section.
Wrong detergent used.
• If excessive sudsing is causing the leak, allow the foam to subside for 24 hours then clean
the inside of the tub with milk.
Possible Cause & Solution