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DISHWASHER SERVICE MANUAL NOTE BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY FOR SAFETY AND CORRECT SERVICES. MODEL : LD-1485T(W,L,M,B,C,S)4 LD-1484T(W,L,M,B,C,S)4 LD-1483T(W,L,M,B,C,S)4 LD-1482T(W,L,M,B,C,S)4 LD-1481T(W,L,M,B,C,S)4 You may also find user manual in video version at following link www.lg.com/steamdishwasher...
CAUTION ! DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ! This service information is intended for individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair this appliance may result in personal injury and property damage.
2. SPECIFICATION ITEM SPECIFICATION Rated Voltage / Frequency AC 220~ 240 V / 50 Hz Installation Freestanding Place Settings Product Dimension(mm) 600(W) X 600(D) X 850(H) Product Weight(kg) 60kg Titanium / White / Luxury Silver / STS / Black / ACM / Stone Silver Color Tub Material Stainless Steel...
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4-2 Display Panel MODEL : LD-1485T(W,L,M,B,C,S)4 ① Programme • Press the cycle that corresponds to your desired wash cycle. ② Rinse • Repeated pressing of the Rinse button will select Extra Hot, Rinse+, Extra Hot & Rinse+. • If you select the Extra Hot( ) function, the operating temperature will be up to 80℃.
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⑥ Delay Start • If you want to delay the start of the selected programme, press this button. • Pressing this button will increase the starting time by 1 hour increments. • The delay start time can be adjusted from 1 hour to 19 hours. ⑦...
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MODEL : LD-1484T(W,L,M,B,C,S)4 ① Programme • Press the cycle that corresponds to your desired wash cycle. ② Rinse • Repeated pressing of the Rinse button will select Extra Hot, Rinse+, Extra Hot & Rinse+. • If you select the Extra Hot( ) function, the operating temperature will be up to 80℃.
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⑥ Delay Start • If you want to delay the start of the selected programme, press this button. • Pressing this button will increase the starting time by 1 hour increments. • The delay start time can be adjusted from 1 hour to 19 hours. ⑦...
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MODEL : LD-1483T(W,L,M,B,C,S)4 ① Programme • Press the cycle that corresponds to your desired wash cycle. ② Rinse • Repeated pressing of the Rinse button will select Extra Hot, Rinse+, Extra Hot & Rinse+. • If you select the Extra Hot( ) function, the operating temperature will be up to 80℃.
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⑥ Delay Start • If you want to delay the start of the selected programme, press this button. • Pressing this button will increase the starting time by 1 hour increments. • The delay start time can be adjusted from 1 hour to 19 hours. ⑦...
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MODEL : LD-1482T(W,L,M,B,C,S)4 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...
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③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑨ ② Soft Spray ⑧ ⑩ ⑪ ⑦ ⑦ Program • Press the cycle that corresponds to your desired wash cycle. ⑧ Extra Hot • If you select the Extra Hot function, the operating temperature will be up to 80ºC. (Dual Intensity, Auto, Eco, Eco and Soft Spray) •...
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FUNCTION OF CONTROL BUTTON MODEL : LD-1481T(W,L,M,B,C,S)4 ① Salt & Rinse Refill Indicator NOTE • S alt : Refill with special salt when the Salt turns on. The Dishwasher can be used without salt if not required, •...
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② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑧ ① ⑦ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑥ function is available only for SMARTDIAGNOSIS ™ the products with a SMARTDIAGNOSIS mark. ™ (Refer to Page 30.) ⑥ Program • P ress the cycle that corresponds to your desired wash cycle. ⑦...
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LD-1485 / LD-1484 / LD-1483 4-3 TEST MODE The number of Button Top Display Checking point (Load / Display) Door 상태 pushing button Half + Delay + 1 time All LEDs are lighting n:xx / d:xx / U:xx Power 1 time All LEDs are lighting n:xx / d:xx / U:xx Rinse...
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LD-1482 / LD-1481 The number of Button Top Display Checking point (Load / Display) Door pushing button Power + Half Load + 1 time n:xx / U:xx / d:xx All LEDs are lighting Delay start -:-- -:-- Delay Start 1 time Closed Nothing 2 time...
7. HOW TO DISASSEMBLE BEFORE DISASSEMBLING THE DISHWASHER ; 1) Remove the plug from electric outlet to avoid electric shock. 2) Close the Water Tap(faucet). 3) Remove all dishes and items in the dishwasher. 4) Remove the Lower Rack and the Upper Rack. 5) In case of the water softener assembly model, open the water softener cap to flow out the water to sump and drain to avoid the floor wet.
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4. Door Assembly 1) Front Cover ① Remove 2 screws under a front cover. ② Open the door. ③ Remove 6 screws(stainless). ④ Close the door slowly and remove front cover downwards. 2) Control Panel Assembly ① Open the door. ②...
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3) Fan ① Open the door. ② Remove the wire connections. ③ Remove 2 screws. ④ Turn the inner cover counterclockwise. ⑤ Remove the air duct. Be careful the rubber packing should not be lost. 4) Detergent Dispenser ① Close the door. ②...
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5. Tub Assembly 1) Rack ① Remove the top rack and the upper / lower rack. 2) Nozzle and Water Guide ① Pull up the nozzle. ② Remove the water guide from the tub bracket. (Top & Rear) 3) Lower Frame Assembly ①...
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4) Sump Assembly ① Remove the wire connections. ② Remove 2 hoses assembly. ③ Rotate 2 holders between sump and tub. ④ Lift up sump assembly ⑤ Remove the wire connections in the back of the sump assembly. 5) Air guide Nut and Water softener Cap & Nut ①...
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6. Tub Sub Assembly 1) Top Frame ① Remove front 2 screws. ② Remove side 2 screws. ③ Lift up top frame. 2) Balance Weight ① Remove 2 screws. ② Lift up balance weight. 3) Overflow Guide (R/L) ① Remove 1 screw of right side. ②...
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7. Air Guide Assembly ① Lift it upward to disconnect from water softener. ② Disconnect the wiring connection. ③ Remove 3 hoses assembly. Be careful the o-ring should not be lost. Be careful not to wet the floor by the water left in the hose.
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7) Aqua Stop ① Press the holder hook. ② Pull the hose assembly. 8) Drain Hose ① Press the rear side hook. ② Pull the holder forward. ③ Pull the holder upward. 9. Sump Assembly 1) Heater ① Remove the wire connections. ②...
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4) Vario Valve ① Remove 6 screws on the nozzle holders. ② Lift up nozzle holders. ③ Lift up Vario Valve. 5) Vario Motor & Vaio Cam ① Remove 2 screws for Vario Motor. ② Pull the Vario Motor/Cam and Micro switch.
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7-2. DISASSEMBLE SUMP ASSEMBLY 1. Lower Cover 2. Front Cover ① Remove 2 screws under a front cover. (Special tool might be needed.) ② Open the door. ③ Remove 6 screws(stainless). ④ Close the door slowly and remove front cover downwards.
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3. Lower Frame Assembly ① Remove 1 earth screw. ② Remove 2 screws. ③ Pull up the lower frame assembly. 4. Sump Assembly ① Remove the wire connections. ② Remove 2 hoses assembly. ③ Rotate 2 holders between sump and tub. ④...
8.TROUBLE SHOOTING METHODS Inlet Error Condition. Not reached to the normal water level in spite of 10 displayed? min. water supply. Does the water supplied? The water is supplied. The water is not supplied. How to check the water supply Frequency is not increased ①...
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Is the Inlet sensor operate properly? Does the PCB assembly working Replace the PCB Replace the inlet (red+black range is 8~10kΩ) properly? assembly sensor. When Door is closed, check the voltage between NA4 3pin and BL4 1pin -. Aqua stop working : 230VAC -.
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Drain Error Condition. Not fully drained out in spite of 5 min. drain operation. displayed? Does the drain motor operate? How to check the water supply Motor rpm is not increased. Motor rpm is increased. ① press 3 buttons at the same time. (Half load, Delay start and Power) ②...
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Leakage Error Condition. The water level in Tub goes down during operation displayed? or standby mode. Is the water flooded in the base? Water is not flooded Water is flooded in the base. in the base. How to check. Disassembly the lower cover. Is the float assembled properly? Tilt the machine and drain Remove the cause of leakage.
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Excess Error Condition. Excessive water is supplied than normal water displayed? displayed? level.(Automatically drain Pump operated.) Is the water supplied when (Close the water tap.) the machine is shut down? Does the PCB assembly working Replace the PCB Does the inlet valve properly? assembly Replace the inlet valve...
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Thermal Error Condition. The resistance of thermistor not normally out put. displayed? displayed? Is the connector Is the connector Reconnect or Reconnect or connected to main PCB connected to heater repair the repair the assembly disconnected or assembly disconnected or connector.
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Heater Error Condition. The water is not heated or the temperature displayed? in the inner tub is overheated to over 95℃ Is the heater resistance Measured properly? (range is 28~33Ω) Is the connector connected Reconnect or to main PCB assembly Replace the heater repair the disconnected or...
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Does the PCB assembly Replace the PCB working properly? assembly When door is closed, check the resistor between X1 4pin and X2 4pin. -. Heater working : 230VAC ± 15% -. Heater stop : 0~1V Is the pressure S/W Replace the pressure S/W. operating properly?
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Locked motor Error Condition. The revolution of washing motor is not increased. displayed? Check the connectors below. Is the resistance values Reconnect or Check or Is the connector repair the in the range of 15 to 20Ω? replace the disconnected or ※...
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Nozzle(Vario) Error Condition. The position of vario cam is not properly. displayed? displayed? Check the connectors below. Reconnect or Does the vario S/W Is the connector Reassemble repair the assembled properly? disconnected or disassembled? vario S/W. connector. (BL4 : vario motor, NA8 : Vario S/W sensing) Is the vario motor operated Replace the...
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No Power Is the connector Reconnect connected to Main PCB or repair the Assembly disconnected or connector. disassembled? Check the Is the supplied voltage fuse or reset 230V AC?(+10%, -15%) the circuit breaker. Is LED on while the power Replace the is on? main PCB assembly.
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Washing result is not satisfactory. Does the salt refill lamp blink? After washing, is there (Refill salt.) any white deposits on the dishes or inner tub? Reduce the amount of Rinse After washing, is there aid. any streaks on the dishes or inner tub? After washing, is there a) Wash filter assembly.
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Drying result is not satisfactory. Reduce the amount of Rinse After washing, is there aid. any streaks on the dishes or inner tub? After washing, is there Increase the amount of Rinse water drops on the dishes aid. or inner tub? Is the drying result of a) Does the upper nozzle fit properly cups &...
9. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION Step1: Prepare Cupboard opening 1. This dishwasher is designed to fit to the size shown as below. 2. Select a location as close to sink as possible for easy connections to water and drain lines. 3. The dishwasher should not be installed more than 3.65 meters from sink for proper drainage. 4.
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Step 2 : PREPARE ELECTRICAL WIRING CAUTION For personal safety, remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before installation. Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance. Electrical and grounding connections must comply with the national electrical code/provincial and municipal code and/or other local codes.
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Step 5 : DRAIN LINE CONNECTION 1. If the end drain hose does not fit to the drain line, use a piece of rubber connector (not supplied) that must be resistant to heat and detergent and may be obtained from a plumbing shop. 2.
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Drain Hose Extension Drain Hose extension kits are available from through your local service centre. Extend drain Hose as shown below. 200 mm Max. Sink Copper pipe 20mm flared at drain nose and other end if required. Use the couplings for connections when you extend drain hose.