LG LD-2131LH Owner’s Manual [ar]

DISHWASHER

OWNER'S MANUAL

MODEL : LD-2131WH/SH/MH/LH

Please read this manual carefully before operating your
dishwasher. Retain it for future reference.

P/No.: MFL30149774

CONTENTS

SAFETY AND CAUTION 3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5

PARTS NAME 9

FUNCTION OF CONTROL BUTTON 10

HOW TO USE AND OPERATE 11

OPERATING SEQUENCE 17

PROGRAM 18

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 19

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 20

SPECIFICATION

SAFETY AND CAUTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions,

including the following:

• Please read this manual carefully before
using the dishwasher for the first time.

• This manual contains very important
notes regarding the installation, use and
maintenance of your dishwasher.

• The manufacturer can not be
responsible for problems caused by
ignoring these safety and caution
instructions.

• This dishwasher is designed for normal
household use.

• Do not use the dishwasher for industrial
and commercial use, or other purpose.

• The appliance is not intended for use
by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.

During installation

• Electrical connection must be in
accordance with the rating label.

• Electrical safety is only guaranteed
when the earth system of your house is
in accordance with the related local
regulations.(Do not use an extension
cable or cord.)

• If the hot water exceeds 65ºC, adjust
the water heater setting. If the hot water
temperature can not be maintained
below 65ºC, the dishwasher must be
connected to cold water.

• If power supply cord is damaged, it
must only be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a
similar qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.

• This appliance must be positioned so
that the plug is accessible.

• The appliance is to be connected to the
water mains using new hose-sets and
that old hose-sets should not be reused.

During use

• Only suitable household utensils should
be placed in the dishwasher.
(Please avoid utensils; that are non­heatresistant, metal decorated, etc.)

• Do not use any kinds of solvent in your
dishwasher. They may cause an
explosion or fire.

• Do not spray water on the appliance.
It may cause the failure of electric parts
or electric shock.

• Do not push down or sit on the inner
door when the door opened. It may
cause the deformation or failure of your
dishwasher.

• Do not use the detergent for hand
washing.
The detergent for dishwasher should be
used for normal operation.

• This appliance is fitted with a safety
function that automatically stops the
operation of the dishwasher when it is
exposed to heavy disturbance on its
mains.

• Dishwasher detergents are strongly
alkaline. They can be extremely
dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes and keep children
away from the dishwasher when the
door is open.
Check that the detergent receptacle is
empty after completion of the wash
cycle.

Child Safety

• Controls may be locked using “Child
Lock” mode to prevent from all the
setting from being changed by a child.

• Keep children away from detergents and
rinse-aids.

• Do not allow children to operate the
dishwasher.

• Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.

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SAFETY AND CAUTION

CAUTION concerning the Power Cord

• Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet

circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits.
Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain.

• Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets,

extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous.
Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord
of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it,
discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part
by an authorized servicer.

• Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked,

pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and
the point where the cord exits the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least
resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can

result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or
service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance; if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

A qualified electrician/plumber or
competent person should carry out any
electrical/plumbing work required to
install this appliance.

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If dishwasher is installed in a corner, a
minimum of 5cm of space is required
between the washer and an adjacent
cabinet or wall.

Step 1 :

PREPARE CUPBOARD OPENING

This dishwasher is designed to fit the size

1

shown as below.

Select a location as close to sink as

2

possible for ease of connection to the
water and drain pipes.

3

To ensure good drainage, the dishwasher
should not be installed more than 3 meters
away from the sink.

Step 2 :

PREPARATION FOR ELECTICAL 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
earthing connections must comply with
the national electrical code/provincial and
municipal code and/or other local codes.

This appliance must be supplied with

1

correct rating voltage and hertz as shown
on instruction manual, and connected to
an individual, properly earthed branch
circuit, protected by a minimum 15 amp
circuit breaker or time delay fuse.
Wiring must be 2 wire with Earth.

The power plug must be in a accessible

2

location adjacent to and not behind the
dishwasher and within 1.2 meters of the
dishwasher side.(See page 7 Fig.A)

Unit:mm

Any bare wood surrounding the dishwasher
should be sealed with a waterproof paint or
sealant to prevent swelling.

3

The power plug must be correctly
earthed, if in doubt, have it checked by a
qualified Electrician. No other appliance
should be connected to the same plug
outlet by a double adapter or similar
plug.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Step 3 :

PREPARING THE DISHWASHER
FOR INSTALLATION

Lay the dishwasher on its back.

1

Adjust the legs to the required height

2

as shown in below figure.

Step 4 :

INSTALLING THE DISHWASHER
IN CUPBOARD

Before sliding the dishwasher into the

1

cupboard opening, all necessary height and
balancing adjustments should be made
using a spanner.

2

Slide the dishwasher into the cabinet
opening carefully. Make sure that the
drain hose inside the cabinet is not
kinked or stretched.

CAUTION

If the height of the cupboard is below 850mm,
you should remove the top table by
unscrewing the 2 screws. (Two of rear)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Step 5 :

DRAIN LINE CONNECTION

If the end of drain hose does not fit to

1

the drain line, use a rubber
connector(not supplied) that is
resistant to heat and detergent.
This should be available from a
plumbing shop or DIY merchants.

There are two typical connections as

2

shown in Figure A, B.

The “S” trap spigot must be drilled out
cleanly and free of obstruction to its
maximum internal diameter, if used for
drainage.

To prevent siphoning, one of the following
methods must be used:

When the drain hose is connected to a
separate standpipe, it is essential that an
airtight connection be made.
Refer to Fig.B

When the drain hose is connected to a
sink “s” trap or waste disposal unit, the
hose must be looped up to the underside
of the bench top and secured.

Fig. A

Fig. B : Drainage connection - stand pipe.

Drain hose Extension

Extend drain hose as shown below.

CAUTION

When you connect or extend drain hose,
make sure that drain hose is not kinked.
(Bends should have a 40 mm radius.)

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Water tap

Water supply
hose

Step 6 :

WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION

Connect the water supply hose to the

1

water tap as shown.(Some models consist
of an inlet valve and hose.)
This dishwasher may be fed with either
hot or cold water. If the water can not be
maintained below 65ºC, the dishwasher
must be connected to cold water.

When connecting, the sealant tape or

2

sealing compound to avoid water leaks.

Make sure that the line is not kinked or
sharply bent.

Step 8 :

HOW TO LEVEL THE DISHWASHER

After installing the dishwasher, you may notice
a slight sticking of the door to the dishwasher,
when you open or close the door. If this does
happen you need to adjust the level of the
dishwasher.

Case 1. In case the door is slanted to the right

Fig. C

• If the door slants to the right, see fig, C and
follow these instructions:

1) Unscrew(counter-clockwise) the left leg of

the back side and correct the level.

2) Check the opening of door and repeat if

necessary until the door opens and closes
properly.

• When the product is correctly leveled, There
should be no slant , stickiness or friction sound.

Step 7 :

FINAL CHECK AND ASSEMBLING

Securely hand tighten supply hose to the

1

water supply.
Plug the power supply cord into an
earthed electrical point and switch on.

After installing and prior to using the

2

dishwasher with crockery, we
recommend that you use the dishwasher
on

‘Quick’mode to rinse through. At

this stage it is useful to ensure that there
are no operating problems or water leaks.
When the dishwasher is used for the first,
there may be a loud noise, if this
happens, turn off the power and restart
the dishwasher.

Case 2. In case the door is slanted to the left

Fig. D

• If the door slants to the left, see fig. D and
follow these instructions:

1) Check the opening of door if there still

remains sticky or friction sound.

2)

Check the opening of door and repeat if
necessary until the door opens and closes
properly.

• When the product is correctly leveled, There
should be no slant , stickiness or friction
sound.

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PARTS NAME

1. Control Panel

2. Door Handle

3. Front Cover

4. Lower Cover

5. Process Monitor

6. Power Switch

7. Drain Hose

8. Inlet Hose

9. Power Cord

10. Adjust Leg

11. Upper Rack

12. Cutlery Rack

13. Detergent And Rinse Aid Dispenser

14. Vapor Vent Cover

15. Upper Spray Arm

16. Lower Spray Arm

17. Filter ASM

18. Lower Rack

19. Salt Container Cap

Funnel

The appearance and specifications may vary without notice.

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FUNCTION OF CONTROL BUTTON

: Drainage trouble

: Problem of overfilling water

: Water inlet trouble

: Water leakage trouble

: Heater trouble

TIME LEFT

• Before starting, the display window shows the running time of
the selected program.

• After starting, the display window shows the remaining time.

• If the dishwasher has a trouble, the trouble type is displayed.

If this error letters are displayed, please refer to the trouble
shooting guide page 20 and follow the guide.

“ ” : No error message (See page 17)

DELAY

• If you want to
delay the start of
selected program,
press this button
before pressing
program button.

• Pressing this
button will
increase time by
1 hour.

• The delay start
time can be
adjusted from 1
hour to 19 hours.

START

INDICA

TOR

• Refill
with
special
salt

• Refill
with
rinse
aid

POWER

• For operating, press
this button first for
power on.

• After operating, this
button automatically
switches off for safety
and energy saving.

• In case of irregular
surge disturbance to
the machine, the
power may be
automatically turned
off for safety.

HALF LOAD

• In case of small load,
use upper or lower rack
only to save energy.

• With each press, can
select upper or lower
rack only.

• In case you don’t select
this button, the
machine always works
vario washing, which
operate upper and
lower spray arm
alternately.

EXTRA

HOT

• When select

Extra Hot

function, the
operating
temperature
will be up to
77 .

CHILD LOCK

• Used to lock or unlock
the control buttons to
prevent all the setting
from being changed by
a child.automatically
canceled when power
failure occur.

• For locking/ unlocking,
press Intensive and
Auto button for a few
seconds simultaneously.

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BEEP ON/OFF

• The dishwasher must be
switched on.

• The beep on/off function
can be set by pressing the
Quick and Pre-wash
button simultaneously for a
few seconds. then, a “on”
will appear in the time
display.

• The beep on/off function is

automatically canceled when
power failure occur.

PROGRAM

• When you want to
select program,
press each button.

HOW TO USE AND OPERATE

Dinner plateSoup plate

Soup plate

1. Loading your Dishwasher

For better washing performance, always load
the dishwasher according to the instructions.
Before loading items into the dishwasher
clean off large particles of food, in particular
insoluble items such as bones, pips, etc.

When loading the dishwasher, please act
accordingly:

Position crockery such that water will
contact all surfaces.

Deep based items should be placed at an
angle to help water run off and dry
properly.

Items with burnt on food should be
soaked prior to loading in the dishwasher.

Take care not to obstruct the rotation
of the spray arms and ensure that large
items do not prevent the detergent
dispenser lid from opening.

3. Using the Cutlery Basket

Cutlery should be mixed within each
section of the cutlery basket to prevent
nesting of similar items. Place the cutlery in
the cover with the handles down. The cover
can be hinged and clipped away from the
basket if you choose not to use them.
Place knives in the separate rack for located
in the top of the dishwasher.

Take care when loading and unloading
sharp items.

2. Loading the Lower Rack

The lower basket is best loaded with dinner
plates, soup bowls, dishes, pots, pans, lids
and even the grill tray.
Plates should be positioned upright and
facing the centre of the rack and pots, pans
and large dishes must be turned upside
down.

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HOW TO USE AND OPERATE

4. Loading the Upper Rack

It is best to load this with more delicate
items such as, small plates, long cutlery,
cups, glasses and dishwasher safe plastic
items. Plates should be positioned upwards
with the plate bottom facing the front of the
rack.
Cups, glasses and bowls must be positioned
upside down.
Extra cups or cooking utensils can be laid
on the fold down cup racks, which also
provides support for long stem glasses.
Take care not to obstruct the rotation of the
spray arm under the upper rack.

5. Adjusting the Upper Rack

Your upper rack can be raised or lowered to
cater for different sized crockery. Before
adjusting, ensure that the rack is empty.
You can change the position of the upper
rack by lifting the rack upward, into the
upper position, or by pulling on the two
levers on either side of the rack to move it
down to its lower position.
We recommend that where possible the
upper rack remains level.
And when you pull the rack upward, hold
the middle location of the upper rack
( marked position)

After adjusting the rack levels, check
that the spray arm is free to rotate.

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Front

Non Dishwasher Safe Items

The combination of high water temperatures and
dishwasher detergent may damage particular
items, therefore we do not recommend using the
dishwasher to wash the following:

■ Copper or anodized aluminum

■ Hand painted silver or gold leaf crockery

■ Wood or bone handled utensils

■ Iron or non rust proof utensils

■ Plastic items that which are not dishwasher safe.

WARNING

Before adjusting, ensure the rack is
empty of all crockery.
Otherwise crockery may be damaged or
you may be injured.

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HOW TO USE AND OPERATE

6. Adding Detergent
Dispenser

• Detergent must be put into the detergent
chamber before starting every program
except the Pre-wash.

• Please follow the manufacturer’s instructions
within the manual, when determining the
correct amount of detergent to use.

• If your dishes are moderately dirty, you may
use slightly less detergent than
recommended.

• Chambers hold 15g and 25g.

• The amount of detergent required depends on
the program. Please refer to the guide table.

PROGRAM AMOUNT OF DETERGENT

Push latch to open

Place proper
detergent into this
compartment

Intensive 25g

Auto 20g

Eco 15g

Quick 10g

Pre-wash No detergent

• After the detergent is supplied, the

chamber lid should be closed.

• The detergent is dispensed automatically

during the operation.

• The chamber lid remains open after

operation.

Detergent Information

Use only the detergent intended for
household dishwashers. (Ordinary hand­washing detergent should not be used,
because the foam can interfere with proper
operation.)

WARNING

The detergent used is a special Dishwasher
detergent and like all household chemicals
it should be treated as harmful and kept out
of reach of children. After completion of the
wash program, the detergent compartment
should be checked and any remaining
detergent removed.

ATTENTION

Using combined detergent products
(ex.3 in 1)

Some products integrated rinse aid work
best specific programs only.
Yow will obtain optimum rinsing and drying
results by using conventional and separate
salt and rinse aid.
Products that replace regeneration salt can
only be used within a specific water
hardness range.
Please contact the detergent manufacturer
if the drying performance is very poor or you
find the white film, when you use the
combined detergent products.
We do not warrant the complaints that are
directly related to the use of these products.

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HOW TO USE AND OPERATE

7. Adding Rinse Aid
Dispenser

For filling

To fill the Rinse Aid chamber, rotate the
round cap counter clockwise and remove.
Fill the container to the maximum level
with a good quality Rinse Aid, then replace
and lock the cap.
The Rinse Aid is automatically dispensed
during the final rinse cycle.

The dosage is factory set to suit most
installations. If, after washing, you notice
cloudy spots, streaks or water marks on
your glassware, it may be necessary to
increase the setting. To do this, remove the
cap and rotate the indicator arrow to a
higher setting then replace the cap . If the
glasses are smeared or foam is present on
the bottom of the glass or the bottom of the
machine, select a lower setting.

For refilling

Depending on the dosage setting and the
number of washes, the chamber may need
to be topped up, approximately once a
month. The rinse aid level can be checked
by two methods.

• By the indicator window on the dispenser
when the dishwasher door is fully open.

● Black indicates sufficient Rinse Aid

Clear indicates Rinse Aid required

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• By the light on the control panel, being
lit, when the dishwasher is working on.

When the lamp is lit, it means the rinse aid
is almost empty. Refill the Rinse Aid
chamber as soon as possible.

Rinse Aid Information

Rinse Aid is necessary to remove spots and
streaks from dishes as well as improved
drying. Using the correct amount will
improve wash performance. However, using
too much can produce excess foam leading
to possible water leaks.

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