Adding Detergent - LG LDS5540ST/WW/BB Owner's Manual

18 OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS
ADDING DETERGENT TO THE DISPENSER
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Only use detergent intended for automatic dishwashers.
Detergent must be put into the detergent compartment be-
fore starting any cycle.
Use less detergent if the dishes are only lightly soiled. Using ex-
cess detergent can leave a film on dishes and in the dishwasher
resulting in poor wash performance.
The amount of detergent needed depends on the cycle, load
size, and soil level of dishes.
@ NOTE
Remove the label on the dispenser prior to running
If a prewash is desired, fill the recessed prewash com-
partment area in the lid with detergent.
NOTE
Too much detergentcan leavea filmon dishesand in
the dishwasher,resulting i npoor wash performance.
Do not use detergenttablets forshorterwash cycles.
The tabletmay not dissolve completely,causing
If the lid is closed, press the lever on the bottom side of
the lid to open the dispenser.
A CAUTION
DETERGENT INFORMATION
Use only detergent intended for automatic dishwashers. Incorrect
detergent may cause the dishwasher to fill with suds during op-
eration. Excess sudsing may reduce wash performance and may
cause the dishwasher to leak. DO NOT use hand dish washing de-
tergent in this dishwasher.
Add dish washing detergent to the main wash com-
partment until the level is between the lines marked 20
and 30. Fill to the 30 line for hard water or heavily soiled
loads. Fill to the 20 line for soft water or lightly soiled
loads.
Close the lid firmly until it clicks.