LG LDS5540ST Owner's Manual page 25

BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Food soil remains on dishes.
Noise
Cloudiness on glassware.
Black or gray marks on dishes.
of dishwasher.
Dishes don't dry.
Lamps do not illuminate.
Sprays arms do not rotate smoothly.
Upper rack is crooked.
Dishwasher continuously beeps when the
door is opened, during or right after a cycle
has completed.
IE Error
OE Error
FE Error
HE Error
tE Error
LE Error
If you have followed this troubleshooting guide and the problem persists, or if the problem you are experiencing is not listed here, please
call LGE Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000(US), 1-888-542-2623(Canada).
Improper cycle selection.
Water temperature too low.
Dish washing detergent was not used.
Low inlet water pressure.
Water jet holes on spray arms blocked.
Improper loading of dishes
Filters are clogged.
Some level of noise is normal during opera -
tion.
The dishwasher is not level.
Nozzle arm knocking against dishes.
Combination of excessive detergent and
hard water.
Aluminum items rubbing dishes during
cycle.
Rinse agent dispenser empty.
Power is not connected.
Holes of spray arms are blocked by food
particles.
Rack is poorly adjusted.
The contents of the dishwasher are hot and
care should be used when placing your
hands inside the dishwasher.
Water inlet problem.
Drainage Problem.
Excessive Water supplied.
Heater circuit failure.
Thermistor failure or very high inlet water
temperature (over 194 F)
Motor Trouble
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Select correct cycle based on soil level and
type of dishware being washed.
Check water supply connection or water
heater setting.
Use recommended detergent.
Water pressure should be between 20 and
120 psi.
Clean the spray arms.
Make sure dishes do not block spray arm ro-
tation or interfere with detergent dispenser.
Detergent cover opening.
Drain pump at the beginning of drain cycle.
Adjust leveling feet.
Reposition the dishes.
Use less detergent and use a rinse aid to
minimize the problem.
Reposition the dishes.
Eliminate the stain by using a stain removal
product.
empty.
Connect power supply.
Clean the holes of spray arms.
See the Height Adjustable Upper Rack
section.
Close the door until the dishwasher and
dishes have cooled down. The beeping will
go away if the door is closed or the interior
temperature has been cooled.
Check for a clogged, kinked or frozen water
inlet hose.
Check water supply.
Check for a clogged, kinked or frozen drain
hose.
Please call an Authorized Service Center or
LGE Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000
(US) 1-888-542-2623 (Canada).
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