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LG DFC532 Series Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
DISHWASHER
Before beginning installation, read these instructions
carefully. This will simplify installation and ensure that the
product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these
instructions near the product after installation for future
reference.
ENGLISH
DFC532**
MFL70282488
Rev.01_020623
Copyright © 2021-2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.
www.lg.com

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  • Page 1 This will simplify installation and ensure that the product is installed correctly and safely. Leave these instructions near the product after installation for future reference. ENGLISH DFC532** www.lg.com MFL70282488 Rev.01_020623 Copyright © 2021-2023 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wash Cycles ......................26 Options and Extra Functions ................27 Programme Table ....................29 Information for Energy Test (EN60436) ............32 Loading the Dishwasher .................33 Adding Cleaning Agents..................38 Refilling......................39 Useful Tips......................40 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................41 Smart Diagnosis ....................43 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Caring ..................45...
  • Page 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................49 APPENDIX Product Information Sheet ................55...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 • 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.
  • Page 6 • 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.
  • Page 7 • 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.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Caution

    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.
  • Page 10 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. •...

  • Page 11: Caring For The Environment

    • You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product, or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authorised WEEE collection point. For the most up to date information for your country, please see www.lg.com/global/recycling.

  • Page 12: Installation Parts And Specifications

    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...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Accessories Funnel Noise Strap *1 Noise strips are provided: Lower - 1 EA, Front - 1 Specifications Model DFC532** Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Dimension 600 mm X 850 mm X 600 mm (Width X Height X Depth) Product Weight Approx.

  • Page 14: Preparing Cabinet Opening

    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.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Lay down the appliance and pull on both the Attach the black coloured front strip to the hooks at the bottom of the lower cover. top of the lower cover. • The length of the front strip is longer than the lower cover.

  • Page 16: Levelling The Appliance

    INSTALLATION Remove the locating pins on the top by using a lower from front-to-back, side-to-side and Phillips screw driver. corner-to-corner. NOTE • Place the appliance on a solid, level floor. • Do not install the appliance on an elevated surface. Case 1.

  • Page 17: Installing The Drain Hose

    INSTALLATION Check the opening of door and repeat if sand edges to avoid damaging the drain or inlet necessary until the door opens and closes hose. properly. • Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply bent. • Make sure the drain hose is straight before feeding the end of it through the hole for the water supply.

  • Page 18: Preparing Water And Electrical Connections

    INSTALLATION • Standpipe diameter is at least 40 mm. • Do not twist or kink the water supply hose when connecting it to the tap. • This appliance may be fed with either hot or cold water. If the water connection can not be maintained below 65ºC, the appliance must be connected to cold water.

  • Page 19: Final Installation Check

    INSTALLATION Installation Check Error Codes • The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Error • Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out Possible Cause and Solution Code by qualified service personnel.

  • Page 20: Operation

    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 Питания (Power) button. • The unit will turn on. Check the indicators. Check that there is rinse aid and dishwasher salt present.

  • Page 21: Before Using

    OPERATION Method 2 • It is not recommended to rinse the dishes manually before operating the dishwasher You can check water hardness by using the test because it increases water and energy strip included in the product. consumption. Immerse all reaction zones of the test strip for •...
  • Page 22 OPERATION Water Hardness Table Water Hardness Softeni Ratio mmol/l mg/l ng level °d °e °f Range (Ca+Mg) (Ca) <4 <5 <7 <0.7 <29 Soft 4 - 7 5 - 9 7 - 13 0.7 - 1.3 29 - 50 1:24 7 - 14 9 - 17.5 13 - 25...
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 24 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 •...

  • Page 25: Control Panel

    OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features For Steam Models Power • Press Питания (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.

  • Page 26: Wash Cycles

    OPERATION Chime On/Off • To activate or deactivate the button sounds, press and hold Двойная зона (Dual Zone) and Энерго- сбережение (Energy Saver) simultaneously for 3 seconds. The error alert sound cannot be turned off. Отмена (Cancel) • The drain pump activates and the cycle cancels. Once the appliance finishes draining, the power turns off.

  • Page 27: Options And Extra Functions

    OPERATION • Press and hold Эко (ECO) for 3 seconds to button, the settings (Upper), (Lower) and the activate. cancellation of the this option are available. Энерго-сбережение (Energy Saver) NOTE This option saves energy by reducing the wash and • Do not use detergent with the this option. rinse temperatures.
  • Page 28 OPERATION door during operation and follow the same instruction. • When this feature is activated, the display code will show on the display. • To start a new cycle, deactivate this feature. • This feature can be set at any time by turning on the appliance.

  • Page 29: Programme Table

    OPERATION Programme Table Programme Guide On DFC532** Models Wash Rinse Program Soil Level Pre-wash Main wash Rinse Heating rinse Авто All levels (Auto) (65 - 70 ℃) (70 ℃) Интенси Heavy вный (75 ℃) (70 ℃) (Intensiv Деликат Light ный (55 ℃) (70 ℃) (Delicate)
  • Page 30 OPERATION Regulation for Europe(On DFC532** Models) Energy Consumption Programme Water Consumption Duration (min) (kWh) Авто (Auto) 13.1 1.08 - 1.17 Интенсивный 23.9 1.76 (Intensive) Деликатный 16.8 1.14 (Delicate) Эко (ECO) 0.95 Освежить (Refresh) 0.78 Турбо (Turbo) 18.8 0.87 Экспресс (Express) 12.4 0.61 Полоскание...
  • Page 31 OPERATION Available Options NOTE • The Энерго-сбережение (Energy Saver) option is not available with the Высокая температура (High Temp) or Экстра сушка (Extra Dry) option. • The Отсрочка старта (Delay Start) option can be selected for every washing programme in this table. For Steam Models Половинн...

  • Page 32: Information For Energy Test (En60436)

    OPERATION Information for Energy Cutlery Basket Test (EN60436) Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications. NOTE • When the salt dispenser is operated, the data below increases. - Water Consumption: 4 Liter - Energy Consumption: 30 W - Duration: 4 minutes For Models without Auto Open Dry Function •...

  • Page 33: Loading The Dishwasher

    OPERATION Upper Rack Lower Rack Glasses(Milk) Dinner plates(Egg) *1 There are 7 glasses stained with milk. Melamine Dessert Plates(Egg) *2 Milk Glass for EN60704-2-3: 2020 Oval Platter(Meat) Soup plates(Oat flake) Cups(Black tea) Melamine Bowls(Margarine) Mugs(Black tea) Dessert Plates(Spinach) Dessert bowl(Oat flake) Dessert Bowls(Oat flake) Glass bowl(Meat) Small Pot(Spinach + Margarine)
  • Page 34 OPERATION • Plastic items will not dry well, compared to other To make it easier to load larger dishes, the front items. row of tines can be folded down. • Make sure that all items do not touch each other. Items not Suitable for Dishwashers The combination of high water temperature and...
  • Page 35 OPERATION Loading the Upper Rack CAUTION Daily Use Load • The spray arms must not be blocked by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets. The upper rack is suitable for delicate items such Test for free movement by manually rotating the as, small plates, long cutlery, cups, glasses and spray arms.
  • Page 36 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.
  • Page 37 OPERATION Raising the Rack then raise each side of the rack individually until it clicks into place. 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. •...

  • Page 38: Adding Cleaning Agents

    OPERATION Place forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with • The amount of detergent needed depends on their handles downwards. the cycle, load size, and soil level of dishes. • Put detergent into the detergent compartment before starting any cycle, except the Полоскание...

  • Page 39: Refilling

    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 Main wash • Only use the detergent and rinse aid that has (dispenser) been qualified with standard.

  • Page 40: Useful Tips

    OPERATION Checking the Dishwasher Salt WARNING After refilling the dishwasher salt, a wash • Do not pull out all full loaded racks at on time, programme should be operated without dishes, as the appliance can topple over. Unload each rack any spilled salt inside the appliance may cause rust one by one.

  • Page 41: Smart Functions

    Push Alert Run the LG ThinQ application and sign in with When the cycle is complete or the appliance has your existing account or create an LG account problems, you have the option of receiving push to sign in.
  • Page 42 Internet service provider or refer to your application. wireless router manual. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Select and touch the Delete Product on the malfunctions, or errors caused by network settings menu to disconnect it.

  • Page 43: Smart Diagnosis

    GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open diagnosis method. source licenses that have the obligation to disclose • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the source code, and to access all referred license Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow...
  • Page 44 SMART FUNCTIONS • To find an LG Electronics authorised service personnel, visit our website at www.lg.com and follow the instructions found there. • Self-repair is not recommended as it could further damage the device and void the guarantee. • Spare parts referenced in Regulation 2019/2022...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    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 •...
  • Page 46 MAINTENANCE Using White Vinegar Clean the filters with a soft brush under running water. Reassemble the filters before If you cannot find citric acid powder, pour reinstalling them. approximately 3/4 - 1 1/4 cups (200 - 300 mL) of white vinegar into shallow bowl and place in upper rack.
  • Page 47 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...
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 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 &...
  • Page 50 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. •...
  • Page 51 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.
  • Page 52 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...
  • Page 53 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 Отмена (Cancel) cycle option to remove the residual water, then run the Турбо (Turbo) cycle using detergent but with the appliance empty.
  • Page 54 • 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.
  • Page 55 APPENDIX APPENDIX Product Information Sheet Commission Delegated Regulation(EU) No 1059/2010 Supplier’s name or trade mark Supplier’s model identifier DFC532** Rated capacity, in standard place settings, for the standard cleaning cycle Energy efficiency class Awarded an “EU Ecolabel” under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 Energy consumption “X”...

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