Wash Cycles ......................26 Options and Extra Functions ................27 Programme Table ....................29 Information for Energy Test (AS/NZS 2007)..........32 Loading the Dishwasher .................34 Adding Cleaning Agents..................40 Refilling......................42 Useful Tips......................42 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................43 Smart Diagnosis ....................45 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Caring ..................47...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................51...
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.
• 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 Top Wash Impeller Control Panel & Door Handle Upper Spray Arm Front Cover Lower Spray Arm Lower Cover Salt Dispenser Cap Levelling Feet...
INSTALLATION Accessories Funnel Noise Strip Cover Felt Moisture Barrier Tape (Aluminum tape) *1 Noise strips are provided: Lower - 1 EA, Front - 1 EA, Side - 2 EA *2 This feature is only available on some models. Specifications XD3*25 XD3*15 XD4*15 XD4*24...
INSTALLATION Preparing Cabinet Opening NOTE Choosing the Proper Location • This installation must be conducted by qualified service personnel to ensure it has been installed correctly. • Do not pull or lift the appliance using the handle; dosing so can damage the door and hinges. Open the door and grab the body frame and the top front opening of the tub to move or lift the appliance.
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INSTALLATION Lay down the appliance and pull on both the Remove the double-sided tape from the lower hooks at the bottom of the lower cover. and front strips. Attach the black coloured lower strip to the bottom of the lower cover. Pull on the lower cover to remove it.
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INSTALLATION Attaching the Strip to the Clean and dry the underside of the counter top Appliance Side Cabinet on which the tape will be attached. To reduce noise attach the strip to the appliance sides, if the opening space allows. Remove the double-side tape from the side strips.
INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Check the opening of door and repeat if necessary until the door opens and closes Checking the Level properly. Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary leakage and poor washing. Check whether the appliance is perfectly level after installation. •...
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. Open the door and 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 •...
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.
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. • The Rinse Aid Refill icon will illuminate when • If the glass is smeared or foam is present on the more rinse aid is needed. bottom, decrease the level setting.
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OPERATION For Steam Models (XD3*25**, XD4*24**, XD5*24**) 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.
OPERATION • The Auto cycle time may vary depending on the soil level of your load. Rinse Aid Refill Icon • This icon flashes when the rinse aid level is low. The LED automatically shuts off when the rinse aid is refilled or the level is set to 0.
OPERATION Extra Dry option. Not drying the dishes will used, it may cause detergent residue on dishes result in a shorter cycle time. due to the relatively low rinse temperatures. Download Cycle Use a dedicated cycle downloadable via Wi-Fi or NFC.
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OPERATION • When the rinse aid is empty, this option is • To activate or deactivate this feature, press and selected automatically. hold the Energy Saver button and the Hi-Temp. button simultaneously for 3 seconds. Delay Start • This feature is not available when the Machine This feature delays the start of a selected cycle.
OPERATION White (middle) Turn the power on, and then press and hold the Hi- Temp. button for 3 seconds until shows on the The white lamp flashes when you select an option display. cycle or when a cycle has been paused. •...
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OPERATION For Steam Models Wash Rinse Program Soil Level Pre-wash Main wash Rinse Heating rinse Auto All levels (50 - 55 ℃) (70 ℃) Intensive Heavy (75 ℃) (70 ℃) Delicate Light (45 ℃) (70 ℃) Refresh (75 ℃) Moderate (53 ℃) (70 ℃) Turbo...
OPERATION Available Options NOTE • The Energy Saver option is not available with the Hi-Temp. or Extra Dry option. Programm Dual Half Energy Delay Steam Hi-Temp. Extra Dry Zone Load Saver Start Auto Intensive Delicate Refresh Turbo Express Rinse Machine Clean Download Cycle...
OPERATION Information for Energy Loading the Dishes Test (AS/NZS 2007) Cutlery Rack Appliance loaded in accordance with standardspecifications. For Model with Cutlery Rack • Model: XD3*15**, XD3*25** • Capacity: 15 place settings • Comparability programme: Eco + Energy Saver • Rinse Aid setting: L4 •...
OPERATION Daily Use Load (For Model with Lower Rack Cutlery Rack) Dessert plates Dinner plates Soup plates Loading the Dishwasher For effective washing results, always follow the instructions. • 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.
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.
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 stem glasses.
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 Upper Rack Rack Lower with without Position Rack Cutlery Cutlery Rack Rack...
OPERATION • When the upper rack is in the lower position, • The cutlery shouldn’t be longer than 18 cm. push in the upper rack first, and the lower rack later. • Pull out the lower rack first, and the upper rack later.
OPERATION If the handles of your cutlery are too thick, then WARNING reverse the pieces so that the handles face the other direction. • Be careful when loading and unloading items with sharp edges. Load sharp knives with the blade down to reduce the risk of injury. Adding Cleaning Agents Adding Detergent to the Height Adjustable Tray...
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OPERATION detergent. So, they must be kept out of the reach Push the detergent lid to slide the lid closed of children. until it clicks. CAUTION • Use only detergent intended for dishwashers. Incorrect detergent may cause the appliance to fill with suds during operation.
OPERATION NOTE NOTE • Detergent tablets are not recommended for use • Make sure that all items do not touch each other. of Express cycle. If the detergent tablets are • If dry results are not good or water stains used, it may cause detergent residue on dishes remain, add the Extra Dry option or set the rinse due to the relatively low rinse temperatures.
When the cycle is complete or the appliance has problems, you have the option of receiving push Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with notifications on a smartphone. The notifications your existing account or create an LG account are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is to sign in.
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.
NOTE LG ThinQ application. • Only one wireless module applies to the product. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application.
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SMART FUNCTIONS After the data transfer is complete, the diagnosis will be displayed in the application. NOTE • For best results, do not move the smartphone while the tones are being transmitted.
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 •...
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.
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.
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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• 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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