Control Panel ....................26 Wash Cycles ......................27 Options and Extra Functions ................28 Programme Table ....................31 Information for Test ..................33 Loading the Dishwasher .................34 Adding Cleaning Agents..................39 Refilling......................40 Useful Tips......................41 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................42 Smart Diagnosis ....................43 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Caring ..................45...
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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 • The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazard. 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.
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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 Container Cap Levelling Feet...
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INSTALLATION Accessories Funnel Noise Strap Cover Felt Moisture Barrier Tape (Aluminum tape) *1 Noise strips are provided: Lower - 1 EA, Front - 1 EA, Side - 2 EA Specifications Model DFB325** Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50Hz Dimension 600 mm X 600 mm X (Width X Depth X 850 mm...
INSTALLATION Preparing Cabinet Opening • Install the appliance on a flat and stable area. Do not place any objects in-between the floor and base or leg off the appliance. Choosing the Proper Location NOTE • This installation must be conducted by qualified service personnel to ensure it has been installed correctly.
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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 Remove the 2 screws on the back. Appliance Side Cabinet To reduce noise attach the strip to the appliance sides, if the opening space allows. Remove the double-side tape from the side strips. Pull the top cover backwards after removing Attach the side strip to the front of the side the two screws and then lift it up to remove it.
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. •...
INSTALLATION Check the opening of door and repeat if • This should be available from a plumbing shop necessary until the door opens and closes or a hardware store. properly. Connection to the Waste Spigot Check the waste spigot when initially installing. An error can occur when the waste spigot below the sink is not drilled out properly.
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 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 • Make certain that no dishes or utensils are in the path of the spray arms. Using the Appliance • Do not place one dish on top of another. Press the Power button. • The unit will turn on. Check the indicators. Check that there is rinse aid and dishwasher salt present.
OPERATION Method 2 NOTE You can check water hardness by using the test • It is not recommended to rinse the dishes strip included in the product. manually before operating the dishwasher Immerse all reaction zones of the test strip for because it increases water and energy about a second.
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OPERATION Remove the lower rack and remove the cap of rust or damage to the appliance if the left the salt dispenser located on the left side of the unwashed. filters. Before using the appliance for the first time, it is necessary to pour 1 kg of dishwasher salt and 1 litre of water at the same time if intending to use the water softener system.
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OPERATION Close the lid to lock the dispenser. Rinse aid is NOTE dispensed automatically during the final rinse cycle. • The Rinse Aid Refill icon will illuminate when more rinse aid is needed. CAUTION • If you notice cloudy spots, streaks or water •...
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 Chime On/Off • 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 • Press and hold Intensive for 3 seconds to dishes like cups and small plates in the upper rack activate. to get the best results. Rinse Half Load This cycle is a quick rinse only for dishes that will This option washes intensively by selecting the not be washed immediately.
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OPERATION Delay Start • To activate or deactivate this feature, press and hold the Energy Saver button and the High This feature delays the start of a selected cycle. Temp button simultaneously for 3 seconds. Each time the Delay Start button is pressed, the •...
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OPERATION White (middle) The white lamp flashes when you select an option cycle or when a cycle has been paused. • The white lamp lights up when a cycle is running. Green (right) The green lamp lights up when a cycle is finished. When the door is opened, the lamp turns off.
OPERATION Programme Table Programme Guide 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 (55 ℃) (70 ℃) Refresh (75 ℃) Moderate...
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OPERATION Available Options NOTE • The Energy Saver option is not available with the High Temp or Extra Dry option. • The Delay Start option can be selected for every washing programme in this table. For Steam Models Programm Energy Dual Zone Half Load Steam...
OPERATION Information for Test Loading the Dishes Cutlery Basket For Models with Auto Open Dry Function • Capacity: 14 place settings • Comparability programme: Eco • Rinse Aid setting: L2 • Reference cleaner: 35 g of detergent onto the inside surface of the door. •...
OPERATION • Make sure that all items do not touch each other. Medium bowl Lower Rack Items not Suitable for Dishwashers The combination of high water temperature and dishwasher detergents may damage certain items. Do not wash the following items. •...
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OPERATION Loading the Upper Rack To make it easier to load larger dishes, the front row of tines can be folded down. Daily Use Load The upper rack is suitable for delicate items such as, small plates, long cutlery, cups, glasses and appliance safe plastic items.
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OPERATION • The rack on the left pops free at the back. CAUTION The rack on the right pops free at the front. • 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.
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OPERATION Raising the Rack There are three available positions for adjusting the height of the upper rack to create more space. Lift the rack at the centre of each side until the rack locks into place in the upper position. It is not necessary to lift the lock levers to raise the rack.
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OPERATION rack help keep utensils separated to avoid damage NOTE and improve cleaning. • To set the rack to the middle position, it may be easier to lower the rack all the way down and then raise each side of the rack individually until it clicks into place.
OPERATION of different sizes. Remove dishes before adjusting • The amount of detergent needed depends on the tray. Adjust the tray by sliding the lever. the cycle, load size, and soil level of dishes. • Put detergent into the detergent compartment before starting any cycle, except the Rinse cycle.
OPERATION • Use of an unsuitable detergent and rinse aid Amount of detergent may result in a risk of damage, corrosion, poor washing results, poor drying or leakage. Programme Pre-wash Main wash • Only use the detergent and rinse aid that has (onto the lid) (dispenser) been qualified with standard.
OPERATION any spilled salt inside the appliance may cause rust or damage to the appliance if the left unwashed. When the salt refill icon illuminates, it means the salt is almost empty. If necessary, refill the salt chamber. CAUTION • Do not add detergent or any other solution into the water softener housing other than dishwasher salt.
Allows you to set various options on the appliance and in the application. Push Alert When the cycle is complete or the appliance has problems, you have the option of receiving push notifications on a smartphone. The notifications are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is off.
Internet service provider or refer to your On your smartphone, disconnect to your home Wi- wireless router manual. Fi network. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Run the LG ThinQ application. malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection.
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If you experience a problem with your Wi-Fi equipped appliance, it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ application. • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions 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 When cleaning is necessary, remove the upper NOTE spray arm by turning the nut on the bottom of the spray arm 1/8 turn counterclockwise and • When assembling, rotate it firmly until it clicks. pulling down. Cleaning the Spray Arms If the spray arm holes are blocked by any food residue, dishes may not be cleaned well due to Remove food particles by rinsing or shaking...
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MAINTENANCE After assembly, check whether the spray arms • When reassembling the seal and the filter, rotate freely. ensure that they free from dirt or grit that may have come from the water supply. Cleaning the Water Supply Hose Filter Seasonal Maintenance and Storage Unplug the appliance.
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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 Drain hose is kinked or clogged. after completion of • Adjust hose or clear blockage. cycle. Water may remain if the power supply was lost before normal end of the course or was manually disconnected.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Black or gray marks on Aluminum items rubbing dishes during cycle dishes • Reposition the dishes. 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...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Odour The previous cycle was stopped before completion and residual water remains in the appliance. • Turn on the power, run the Cancel cycle option to remove the residual water, then run the Turbo cycle using detergent but with the appliance empty.
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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.