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LG DFB512 Series Owner's Manual

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WORK
BRAND
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LG
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REV. NO.
REVISION DESCRIPTION
REF. NO.
MODEL
DFB512**
MFL70282421
148
DATE
PREPARED
APPROVED
PRINTING DEGREE
MATERIAL AND PRINTING DESCRIPTION
EXTERIER INTERIER
TRIG.
MODELING
DESIGNED
H.M.Wang
18.05.15
LG Electronics Inc.
LANGUAGE
English
DFB512**
MANUAL,OWNER'S
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RELEASING THIS DRAWING
WITHOUT PERMISSION LG
Electronics SHOULD BE
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LAWS AND COMPANY RULES.
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  • Page 1 RELEASING THIS DRAWING WITHOUT PERMISSION LG Electronics SHOULD BE ACCUSED ACCORDING TO THE LAWS AND COMPANY RULES. SEC. PRINTING DEGREE REMARK MATERIAL AND PRINTING DESCRIPTION LANGUAGE PAGE WORK BRAND MODEL EXTERIER INTERIER English DFB512** DFB512** MFL70282421 DR COMPLETED ILLUSTRATOR 18.05.15 MANUAL,OWNER’S...
  • Page 2 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 DFB512** www.lg.com MFL70282421 Rev.00_050318 Copyright © 2018 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Loading the Dishwasher ................28 Adding Cleaning Agents ................32 Refilling ..................... 34 Drying ....................... 34 SMART FUNCTIONS .............35 Using LG SmartThinQ Application ............35 Using Smart Diagnosis™ ................. 36 MAINTENANCE ..............37 Cleaning the Exterior ................37 Cleaning the Interior ................. 37 Cleaning the Filters ...................

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 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 •Use new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage. •Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
  • Page 7 •If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately. •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 •Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. •Some dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open.
  • Page 9 •Do not come into contact with any fitted steam outlet. •Small parts, such as rack clips and filter retaining posts can be a choke hazard to small children if removed from the dishwasher. Keep out of reach of small children. •Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position.
  • Page 10 CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your product, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Installation •Install the product on a firm and level floor. •Do not put the drain hose under the dishwasher during installation. 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.

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION Specifications Control Panel & Door Handle Front Cover Lower Cover Leveling Feet Drain Hose Water Supply Hose Power Cord Top Wash Impeller Upper Spray Arm Lower Spray Arm Salt Container Cap Filtration System Cutlery Basket Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser Upper Rack Lower Rack...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Accessories White Noise Strip Funnel (All models) (Front) Preparing Cabinet Opening CAUTION • Any bare wood surrounding the appliance should be sealed with a waterproof paint or sealant to prevent it from swelling. • Slide the dishwasher into the cabinet, opening carefully.
  • Page 13 Attaching the Strip to the Attach the white coloured front strip to the top of the lower cover. Appliance Base • The length of the front strip is longer than To reduce noise attach the strip to the appliance the lower cover. Attach the front strip so base.

  • Page 14: Levelling The Appliance

    Levelling the Appliance Removing the Top Cover If the height of the opening is below 850 mm, Levelling the appliance prevents unnecessary follow these instructions. leakage and poor washing. Place the appliance on a solid, level floor. Do not install the Remove the 2 screws on the back.

  • Page 15: Installing The Drain Hose

    Installing the Drain Hose Case 1. The Door is Slanted to the Right If the end of the drain hose does not fit to the drain line, use a drain extension kit (optional) Unscrew (counter-clockwise) the rear left that is resistant to heat and detergent. leg and correct the level.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Water Supply Hose

    Connecting the Water Supply To prevent siphoning, one of the following methods must be used. Hose Connect the water supply hose to the water tap. Method 1 When the drain hose is connected to a waste spigot, the hose must be looped up to the Water tap underside of the bench top and secured.

  • Page 17: Preparing Electrical Wiring

    Preparing Electrical Wiring Final Check Connect the appliance to an earthed socket in Turn on electrical power. accordance with the current wiring regulations, protected by a minimum 15 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Turn on house water supply. Wiring must be two wires with earth.

  • Page 18: Operation

    OPERATION Before Using the Appliance Checking Water Hardness Level This model has a water softener to soften hard Method 1 water. Check the water hardness in your area. The NOTE water utility company can help you with this. • The appliance can be used without dishwasher salt if not required, however, the Set the softening system level of the hardness level needs to be set to H0 so that...
  • Page 19 Setting the Water Softening Filling with Dishwasher Salt System The Dishwasher Salt tank must be filled before starting the washing programme. In case of For effective washing performance, adjust the insufficient salt, the Salt refill icon indicates setting corresponding to the hardness level of on the display, unless the hardness level has water used in water supply.
  • Page 20 Adding Rinse Aid Salt Refill Cycle (1 kg for each load) The Rinse Aid indicator appears in the display when more rinse aid is needed. Cycles The use of rinse aid is recommended to prevent water spots on dishes and to enhance drying performance.
  • Page 21 Setting the Rinse Aid Level CAUTION • Rinse aid must not be added if dish washing The dispenser has five adjustment levels. The tablets are used which contain a built in rinse appliance is programmed at the factory for a aid.

  • Page 22: Using The Appliance

    Using the Appliance Load the dishes in the rack. Make certain that no dishes or utensils are Press the Power button. in the path of the spray arms. The unit will turn on. Check the indicators. Do not place one dish on top of another. Check that there is rinse aid and dishwasher salt present.

  • Page 23: Control Panel

    Control Panel • Depending on the model, the logo may be located either on the front of the appliance or the top of the door. Power : Machine Clean Icon • • Press Power button to turn power on and off. −...

  • Page 24: Cycles

    Cycles Download Cycle Use a dedicated cycle downloadable via NFC. Auto NOTE • Only the cycle code for the currently This cycle senses the soil amount and water downloaded cycle appears on the appliance. clarity and optimizes the wash to achieve the See the smartphone app for cycle codes, best cleaning.

  • Page 25: Cycle Options

    Cycle Options Extra Dry Select the Extra Dry option for better drying Select the desired cycle button and then select performance. This option adds Extra Drying the options for that cycle. For more information time to the cycle and raises the heating rinse about Cycle Options, see the Available Options temperature.

  • Page 26: Programme Guide

    Programme Guide Wash Rinse Programme Soil Level Heating Pre wash Main wash Rinse rinse Auto All levels (50 - 55 °C) (70 °C) Intensive Heavy (75 °C) (70 °C) Delicate Light (45 °C) (60 °C) Moderate (42 °C) (66 °C) Turbo Moderate (65 °C)

  • Page 27: Available Options

    Available Options Options Programme Dual Zone Half Load Energy Saver High Temp Extra Dry Delay Start Auto Intensive Delicate Turbo Express Rinse Machine Clean Download Cycle • The Energy Saver option is not available with the High Temp or Extra Dry option.

  • Page 28: Information For Energy Test (En50242)

    Information for Energy Test Upper Rack (EN50242) Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications. • Capacity: 14 place settings • Comparability course: Eco • Rinse Aid setting: L4 • Reference cleaner: 35 g of detergent onto the inside surface of the door. •...

  • Page 29: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the Dishwasher Loading the Lower Rack For effective washing performance, always Daily Use Load follow the instructions. The lower rack is suitable for dinner plates, • Remove large particles of food debris from soup bowls, dishes, pots, pans, lids and even a plates including bones etc.
  • Page 30 Folding Down the Rack Tines The cup racks provide support for long steam glasses. Fold tines down to fit larger dishes; pull tines back up to fit smaller dishes. The left side row of tines can be folded down or the cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall crockery items.
  • Page 31 Removing and Replacing Cup Height Adjustable Upper Rack Racks The height of the upper rack can be adjusted when you load glasses with long stems or tall The left and right cup racks are interchangeable crockery items. and can be removed. There are three available positions for adjusting Slide cup rack down into its closed position.
  • Page 32 Possible plate size according to the upper NOTE rack position • Before pushing the upper rack into the appliance, ensure the rack height is the same Plate Size (mm) Upper Rack on both sides. If the height is not the same on both sides, the appliance door will not shut Position Upper Rack...

  • Page 33: Adding Cleaning Agents

    Adding Cleaning Agents Loading the Cutlery Basket Adding Detergent to the Daily Use Load Dispenser For Large utensils, such as whisks, the cover can be opened by being unhinged. • The amount of detergent needed depends on Place forks and spoons in the cutlery basket the cycle, load size, and soil level of dishes.
  • Page 34 CAUTION If a prewash is desired, fill the recessed prewash compartment area on the lid with • Use only detergent intended for dishwashers. detergent. Incorrect detergent may cause the appliance to fill with suds during operation. Excess suds may reduce wash performance and may cause the appliance to leak.

  • Page 35: Refilling

    Refilling Drying • Plastic items may cause poor drying To maintain the effective wash performance of performance compared to other items. the appliance, check and refill dishwasher salt • To assist drying, the door can be opened for a regularly. short period of time after the cycle has To maintain the effective dry performance of the completed instead of allowing the Cd mode to...

  • Page 36: Smart Functions

    • The content found in this manual may differ • The Tag On function can only be used with from the current version of the LG Smart most smart phones equipped with the NFC ThinQ application, and the software may be (Near Field Communication) function and modified without informing customers.

  • Page 37: Using Smart Diagnosis

    Customer Information Centre Use this function if you need an accurate diagnosis by an LG Electronics customer NOTE information centre when the appliance • The Smart Diagnosis™ function depends on malfunctions or fails.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Interior To maintain performance and prevent problems, check the outside and inside of the appliance, including filters and spray arms regularly. Clean the interior of the appliance periodically with a soft, damp cloth or sponge to remove food and dirt particles.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Filters

    Using White Vinegar Cleaning the Filters If you cannot find citric acid powder, pour Remove the lower rack and position the approximately cups (200-300 mL) of bottom spray arm so a wider vee is open to white vinegar into shallow bowl and place in the front.

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Cleaning the Spray Arms WARNING • Be cautious of sharp edges when handling the If the spray arm holes are blocked by any food stainless steel filter. residue, dishes may not be cleaned well due to improper water spray. CAUTION It is recommended that the spray arms be cleaned once every two weeks.
  • Page 41 Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm After cleaning the upper spray arm, press it up into place. Turn the nut 1/8 turn clockwise to make sure that the nut locks Pull the upper rack forward. Make sure that back into place. the water jet holes are not blocked by food particles.

  • Page 42: Cleaning The Water Supply Hose Filter

    Cleaning the Water Supply Hose Filter Unplug the appliance. Turn off the water tap. Unscrew the water supply hose. Remove the seal and the plastic filter with a pair of small pliers or scissor grips. Refit the filter and gasket and make sure that it is sitting correctly.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If the appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call for service: Diagnosing Problems Problem Possible Cause...
  • Page 44 Problem Possible Cause Solutions • Adjust the left/right height of the Unbalanced upper rack. upper rack. Detergent may not be Detergent is left in the • Correctly arrange the dishes and dispensed because poor detergent dispenser. always dry out the dispenser before stacking of the dishes adding new detergent so that it does prevent automatic opening...
  • Page 45 Problem Possible Cause Solutions Wrong amount of • Use the recommended amount of detergent used. detergent. Overloading. • Do not overload the appliance. Improper loading. • See the Operation section. Insufficient water • Water pressure should be between pressure. 20 and 80 psi. •...
  • Page 46 Problem Possible Cause Solutions • Select correct cycle based on soil Improper cycle selection. level and type of dishware being washed. Water temperature is too • Check water supply connection or low. water heater setting. Dishwashing detergent • Use recommended detergent. was not used.

  • Page 47: Error Codes

    Error Codes Problem Possible Cause Solutions • Check for a clogged, kinked or frozen Water inlet problem. water supply hose. • Check water supply. • Check for a clogged, kinked or frozen Drainage Problem. drain hose. Waste spigot is clogged. •...
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