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OWNER'S MANUAL
DISH WA SHER
OWNER'S MANUAL
WASHING MACHINE
Before beginning installation, read these instructions carefully.
This will simplify installation and ensure that the dishwasher is installed
correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the dishwasher
Please read this manual carefully before operating
after installation for future reference.
your set and retain it for future reference.
LD-1481*4
WM0642H*
P/NO : MFL31245123
MFL68741410
www.lg.com
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- Page 1 This will simplify installation and ensure that the dishwasher is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the dishwasher Please read this manual carefully before operating after installation for future reference. your set and retain it for future reference. LD-1481*4 WM0642H* www.lg.com P/NO : MFL31245123 MFL68741410...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS ........2 Thank you for buying an LG Dishwasher. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read your owner’s manual Important safety instructions ....3 carefully, it provides instruction on safe Read all instructions before use ..4 Save these instructions ...... 5 installation, use and maintenance. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE WARNING For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, injury to persons, or death. Your safety and the safety of others are very important. -
Page 4: Read All Instructions Before Use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before use WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Please read this manual carefully • This appliance is intended to be used in before using the dishwasher for the household and similar applications such first time. -
Page 5: Save These Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before use WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not use any kinds of solvent in your •... - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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Page 7: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • A qualified electrician/plumber or competent person should carry out any electrical/ plumbing work required to install this appliance. Prepare the installation opening Preparation for electrical wiring CAUTION 1. This dishwasher is designed to fit the size shown as below. -
Page 8: Preparing The Dishwasher For Installation
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preparing the dishwasher for Installing the dishwasher in its location installation 1. Lay the dishwasher on its back. 1. Before sliding the dishwasher into the installation opening, all necessary height 2. Adjust the legs to the required height and height adjustments should be made as shown in below figure. -
Page 9: Installation Of Drain Hose
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation of drain hose 1. If the end of drain hose does not fit to the When the drain hose is connected to a drain line, use a rubber coupling (not separate standpipe, it is essential that an supplied) that is resistant to heat and airtight connection be made. -
Page 10: Installation Of Water Inlet Hose
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation of water inlet hose How to level the dishwasher After installing the dishwasher, you may notice a Some models consist of an inlet valve combined slight sticking of the door to the dishwasher, with a hose. (Fig. A) when you open or close the door. -
Page 11: Parts Identification
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1. Control panel 11. Upper rack 2. Door handle 12. Cutlery basket 13. Detergent and rinse aid dispenser 3. Front cover 4. Lower cover 14. Vapor vent cover 5. Display window 15. Upper spray arm 6. Power button 16. -
Page 12: Function Of Control Buttons
FUNCTION OF CONTROL BUTTONS ① ① Process Indicator • Indicates current program phase. • The Wash, Rinse and Dry lamps will flash during each phase of washing process. • The Clean lamp flashes for 4 minutes at the end of the cycle. NOTE ②... - Page 13 ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑨ ② ⑧ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑦ function is available only for ™ SMARTDIAGNOSIS the products with a mark. ™ SMARTDIAGNOSIS (Refer to Page 40.) • T o engage the Extra Hot rinse in the allowable cycles, hold down the Dual Intensity & Auto buttons simultaneously. ⑨...
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Page 14: Before Using For The First Time
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Hardness setting This model has a water softener to soften hard water. Please read these notes carefully for correct operation. In order to provide satisfactory rinsing results, the dishwasher requires soft water, i.e., containing little or no lime, otherwise water stains will be left behind on the dishes and interior containers. -
Page 15: Setting Up The Softening System Level (Hardness Level) Of Your Dishwasher
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Step 2. Setting up the softening system level (hardness level) of your dishwasher For effective washing performance, adjust the setting corresponding to the hardness level of water used in water supply. The water softener has 8 adjustment levels, and the dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a water hardness level of H00. -
Page 16: Salt Filling
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Step 3. Salt Filling (Hard water requires salt filling) Salt filling must be made before starting the washing program. In case of insufficient salt, the ‘Salt Filling’ light turns on in the display, unless the Hardness level has been set to H0. (refer to page 15) 1) Remove the lower rack and remove the cap of the water softener placed in the left side of the bottom of the washing part by rotating it counterclockwise. -
Page 17: Adding Rinse Aid
BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Step 4. Adding rinse aid Rinse aid must not be added if dish washing tablets are used which contain a built in Rinse aid. Too much or too little rinse aid can inhibit the drying performance. 1) Press the lever on the top of the rinse aid compartment so that the flap opens. -
Page 18: Information For Energy Test
INFORMATION FOR ENERGY TEST 2. Upper Rack ■ A ppliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications. • Capacity : 14 place settings • Comparability course : Eco and Soft Spray • Rinse Aid setting : 4 • Reference cleaner : 25g of detergent onto the inside surface of the door. -
Page 19: How To Use And Operate
HOW TO USE AND OPERATE Daily use load 1. Cutlery Basket 2. Upper Rack 3. Lower Rack CAUTION • Do not place pots or pans with plastic handles in the washer as the handles may deteriorate due to the heat and detergent. •... -
Page 20: Cutlery Basket
HOW TO USE AND OPERATE 1. Cutlery Basket For effective washing performance, always follow the following instructions. Place forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with their handles downwards. Remove large particles Items with burnt on of food debris from food should be soaked plates including bones prior to loading in the... -
Page 21: Lower Rack
HOW TO USE AND OPERATE 2. Lower Rack 3. Upper Rack The lower rack is suitable for dinner plates, The upper rack is suitable for delicate items soup bowls, dishes, pots, pans, lids and even such as, small plates, long cutlery, cups, a grill tray. -
Page 22: Adding Detergent
HOW TO USE AND OPERATE 4. Adding Detergent Adjusting the height of the upper rack Push button to open The height of the upper rack can be adjusted when you load glasses with long stems or tall crockery items. • Move the upper rack to the lower position Pull up the levers Push the button beside the detergent injection on either side of... - Page 23 HOW TO USE AND OPERATE AMOUNT OF DETERGENT PROGRAMME Pre-wash Main-wash (Onto the door) (Dispenser) Dual Intensity Auto Quick&Dry Quick NOTE • Use only the detergent intended for dishwashers (Manual dishwashing detergent instead of ordinary detergent.) • After completion of the wash program, check whether the detergent was completely washed out.
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Page 24: Refilling
HOW TO USE AND OPERATE 5. Refilling For maintaining the effective wash performance of the dishwasher, checking and refilling of rinse aid and salt should be made on a regular basis. ■ Checking the remaining rinse aid 1) Check the rinse aid indicator Rinse-aid indicator Rinse aid level adjustment... -
Page 25: Select The Programme
HOW TO USE AND OPERATE 6. Select the Programme ▶ R unning time may vary according to the water temperature, water pressure and voltage. ▶ R unning time doesn’t include Cool Dry - 60min. WASH RINSE COOL Programme Heating Pre Wash Main Wash Rinse 1 Rinse 2... -
Page 26: Drying
HOW TO USE AND OPERATE 7 . Drying • For better drying performance, Cd (Cool Dry – 2 hours) program will be added after completion of all programs. (You are free to take dishes out in the Cd condition) • Selection of ‘High Temperature + Rinse’ can help improve the drying performance. •... -
Page 27: Operating Sequence
OPERATING SEQUENCE (SUMMARY) 1. Press the Power button. 5. Load the dishes in the basket. The unit will turn on. Observe the indicators. Make sure that all dishes do not touch each other. Take care that the dishes do not obstruct the rotation of spray arms. -
Page 28: User Maintenance & Cleaning Instructions
USER MAINTENANCE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS To maintain performance and prevent trouble, it is important to check the inside of the dishwasher, including filters and nozzles, at regular intervals. Not used for a long time Clean using white vinegar If you have not used the dishwasher for a long White time, refresh the inside by running Quick &... -
Page 29: Filters
USER MAINTENANCE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS To maintain performance and prevent malfunctions, it is important to check the inside of the dishwasher, including filters and nozzles, at regular intervals. Filters ! Check point Before cleaning the filters, remove the lower rack from the dishwasher first. -
Page 30: Upper Spray Arm
USER MAINTENANCE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS To maintain performance and prevent malfunction, it is important to check the inside of the dishwasher, including filters and spray arms, at regular intervals. Upper Spray Arm Pull the upper rack forwards to remove the upper nozzle. -
Page 31: Lower Spray Arm
USER MAINTENANCE & CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS To maintain performance and prevent malfunctions, it is important to check the inside of the dishwasher, including filters and nozzles, at regular intervals. Lower Spray Arm Water Inlet Hose Before cleaning the spray arms, remove the lower rack from the dishwasher. -
Page 32: Trouble Shooting Guide
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Display code (Condition code) What to do when you see Condition code. Symptom Possible Causes Solution The display shows Press the Power button. PF code. This indicates there was a power Restart the program which failure during operation. was previously run. - Page 33 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Display code (Condition & Error code) What to do when you see condition & error code. Symptom Possible Causes Solution Water is not properly supplied. Check water outage or • Bent water supply hose. the valve of water supply The display shows connecting part.
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Page 34: Error Codes
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Display code (Error code) What to do when you see Error message. Symptom Possible Causes Solution The display shows Install the dishwasher on an E1 or AE code. Is the dishwasher installed on even even surface and check for (Drain pump is ground? any damage to the inlet hose... -
Page 35: Washing Problems
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Washing problems A wash problem may occur due to many factors, such as dishes arrangement, detergent, rinse aid, water softener, etc. Symptom Possible Causes Solution Wrong arrangement of dishes may prevent rotation of the spray arms. Correctly arrange the dishes. Improper water spray due to clogged Check and clean the spray holes of the spray arms may cause... - Page 36 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Washing problems A wash problem may occur due to many factors, such as dishes arrangement, detergent, rinse aid, water softener, etc. Symptom Possible Causes Solution Detergent is left at Too short washing time compared to Add a suitable quantity of the bottom of the the quantity of detergent may cause detergent according to the...
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Page 37: Noise Problems
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Noise Problems A noise problem may occur due to poor arrangement of dishes or negligence in maintenance. Symptom Possible Causes Solution Knocking sound When the spray arms hit the dishes, is heard during or the dishes move due to the water Correctly arrange the dishes. -
Page 38: General Problems
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE General Problems Malfunctions and poor washing results can be the result of user errors or not reading the user instructions. So, often they can be solved with a simple check. Symptom Possible Causes Solution • A burning-like smell, which is Clean the inside of the unique to any electric appliance, dishwasher. - Page 39 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible Causes Solution Wrong arrangement of dishes may Damage to the inside prevent rotation of the spray arms Correctly arrange the dishes. of the dishwasher and cause damage. Buzzing sound. The warning sound alerts if the (High Temperature inside of the dishwasher increases open the door to allow the...
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Page 40: Using Smartdiagnosis
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Page 41: Specification
SPECIFICATION Capacity 14 Place settings Weight See rating label Power Supply See rating label Power Consumption See rating label Water Feed Pressure 0.05 ~ 0.6 MPa Minimum and maximum permissible water feed pressures are necessary for the correct operation of the appliance. - Page 42 MEMO...
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