Wash Cycles ......................27 Options and Extra Functions ................28 Programme Table ....................31 Information for Energy Test (AS/NZS 2007)..........33 Loading the Dishwasher .................33 Adding Cleaning Agents..................39 Refilling......................40 Useful Tips......................41 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................42 Smart Diagnosis ....................44 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Caring ..................45...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................49...
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.
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• 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 Control Panel & Door Handle Top Wash Impeller Front Cover Upper Spray Arm Levelling Feet Lower Spray Arm Power Cord Salt Container Cap...
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Side Fixable Screws (Φ 4.5 x 12 mm) Installation Brackets Bracket Fixing Screws (Φ 4 x 12 mm) Lower Cover Specifications Model XD3A25UPS Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Dimension 600 mm X 815 mm X 567 mm (Width X Height X Depth) Product Weight Approx.
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.
INSTALLATION Levelling the Appliance Clean and dry the underside of the counter top on which the tape will be attached. Checking the Level Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary leakage and poor washing. Check whether the appliance is perfectly level after installation. •...
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INSTALLATION Adjusting Back Levelling Feet Check the opening of door and repeat if necessary until the door opens and closes • Use a phillips screwdriver to adjust the rear properly. levelling foot and the rear of the tub using the centre screw at the base of the appliance in the front.
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INSTALLATION Attaching a Custom Kick Plate NOTE • Please ensure that the height levelling of the Adjust the position of the installation brackets dishwasher is done by adjusting the feet before by bending the metal tab. installing the side cabinet securing screws. Attaching the Lower Cover Adjust the position of the installation brackets by bending the metal tab.
INSTALLATION Installing the Drain Hose Case 3 The custom Kick Plate is connected, and the dishwasher is in the middle of the kitchen If the end of the drain hose does not fit to the drain cabinet. (Using the brackets is not required.) line, use a drain extension kit (optional) that is resistant to heat and detergent.
INSTALLATION Preparing Water and Method 1 Electrical Connections When the drain hose is connected to a waste spigot, the hose must be looped up to the underside of the bench top and secured. Connecting the Hose to the Water Tap Connect the water supply hose to the water tap.
INSTALLATION Final Installation Check • Use sealant tape or sealing compound on the tap’s thread to avoid water leaks. Testing the Dishwasher • Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply bent. Turn on electrical power. NOTE • Before connecting the water supply hose to the Turn on house water supply.
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INSTALLATION Error Possible Cause and Solution Code Water supply line kinked under dishwasher. • Feed the drainage and supply hoses through the hole under the sink. Then gradually slide the dishwasher into the cabinet while pulling on the hoses under the sink to take up any slack.
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. Press the Power button. •...
OPERATION Set the softening system level of the appliance NOTE according to the water hardness level. • Never use liquid dishwashing detergent in the appliance. • It is not recommended to rinse the dishes manually before operating the dishwasher because it increases water and energy consumption.
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OPERATION When refilling the salt, use a funnel. Refer to rust or damage to the appliance if the left Before Using section. unwashed. NOTE Refit the cap tightly. • The salt can be purchased from salt distributors. Run the Rinse cycle without dishes. Salt Refill Cycle (1 kg for each load) Adding Rinse Aid The Rinse Aid indicator appears in the display...
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OPERATION Close the lid to lock the dispenser. Rinse aid is NOTE dispensed automatically during the final rinse • The Rinse Aid Refill icon will illuminate when cycle. more rinse aid is needed. CAUTION • If you notice cloudy spots, streaks or water marks on the glassware after washing, increase •...
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features For Steam Models 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 • To activate or deactivate the button sounds, press and hold Dual Zone and Energy Saver simultaneously for 3 seconds. The error alert sound cannot be turned off. Cancel • The drain pump activates and the cycle cancels. Once the appliance finishes draining, the power turns off.
OPERATION Dual Zone eliminates residual soils, odor, white spots, limescale, and other dirt. Add citric acid or another This option automatically sets the spray intensity to cleaning agent for more effective results. soft for the upper spray arm and strong for the •...
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OPERATION • When the rinse aid is empty, this option is The Auto Open Dry feature enhances the drying selected automatically. performance by opening the door automatically during the drying stage within the displayed program time. For optimum drying results wait until the program ends before unloading the Delay Start dishwasher.
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OPERATION Red (left) The red lamp flashes when the appliance encounters an error. For more information about the error, see the Error Code part of the TROUBLESHOOTING section. White (middle) The white lamp flashes when you select an option cycle or when a cycle has been paused. •...
OPERATION Programme Table Programme Guide 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 ℃)
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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...
Upper Rack Appliance loaded in accordance with standardspecifications. For Model with Cutlery Rack • Model: XD3A25UPS • Capacity: 15 place settings • Comparability programme: Eco + Energy Saver • Rinse Aid setting: L4 • Reference cleaner: 27.5 g of detergent onto the inside surface of the door and 5 g of detergent into the dispenser.
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OPERATION • 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. • Items with burnt on food should be soaked prior to loading the dishwasher. •...
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OPERATION Test for free movement by manually rotating the CAUTION spray arms. • 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.
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OPERATION Plates should be positioned upwards with the Test for free movement by manually rotating the plate. spray arms. The cup racks provide support for long steam glasses. Removing and Replacing Cup Racks The left and right cup racks are interchangeable and can be removed.
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OPERATION • The rack on the left pops free at the back. There are three available positions for adjusting The rack on the right pops free at the front. the height of the upper rack to create more space. Lowering the Rack Hold the rack at the centre of each side to support its weight.
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OPERATION Possible plate size according to the • When the upper rack is in the lower position, push in the upper rack first, and the lower rack upper rack position later. • Pull out the lower rack first, and the upper rack Plate Size (mm) later.
OPERATION Adding Cleaning Agents Height Adjustable Tray The tray on the left side can be adjusted to a high Adding Detergent to the or low position to accommodate utensils or cutlery Dispenser of different sizes. Remove dishes before adjusting the tray. Adjust the tray by sliding the lever. •...
OPERATION • To avoid damaging the appliance, do not pull up If a prewash is desired, fill the recessed on the dispenser to close the appliance door. prewash compartment area on the lid with powdered detergent for best results. • Use of an unsuitable detergent and rinse aid Amount of detergent may result in a risk of damage, corrosion, poor Programme...
OPERATION Checking the Rinse Aid Unloading the Dishwasher • Before unload the dishes, check if the dishes When the rinse aid refill icon illuminates lit, it cooled down to hand-warm condition. means the rinse aid is almost empty. If necessary, refill the rinse aid chamber.
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.
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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.
SMART FUNCTIONS terms, copyright notices and other relevant • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the documents, please visit https:// Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow opensource.lge.com. the instructions for audible diagnosis provided in the LG ThinQ application.
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 •...
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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.
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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.
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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.