LG LD-F8922ST User Manual

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Dishwasher

MODEL : LDF8812WW/LDF8812BB/LDF8812ST

LDF8922WW/LDF8922BB/LDF8922ST

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Moist

Air

Dry

Air

Mixed

Air

to Upper Arm

to Lower Arm

Soil Sensor

Fine Mesh

to Drain

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Ultra Large Capacity

If you raise the upper rack, you can load large dishes in the lower rack. (Max. 14 in.) The tall tub provides the clearance to handle large dishes as well as overall large capacity. LG dishwashers let you load very large items in the upper and lower racks.

DISHWASHER FEATURES

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Slim Direct Motor

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Hybrid Drying System

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Vario Spray System

The new Slim Direct motor

is inverter-controlled. Wash power is controlled based on program selection. It also offers high energy efficiency to minimize energy use.

This is one of the best performance solutions for drying dishes because it minimizes venting humid air to the outside of the dishwasher. In addition, this system ensures better drying results compared to the condensing drying system while minimizing energy consumption.

Because the water spray is alternated between the upper and lower racks, all the power from the motor is directed to only one rack at a time which allows superior performance and reduced consumption of water and electricity.

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Self-Cleaning Filter

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Dual Intensity

For best wash results, the self-cleaning filter system continuously cleans the water as it circulates. Your LG dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter that grinds food into small particles before it goes down the drain.

Wash Cycle

The spray intensity of the upper and lower racks is programmable by the consumer. You can select wash power based on soil level. For example by selecting Soft Spray for the upper rack and Strong Spray for the lower rack, you can, for example, wash delicate items like stemware on the upper rack while washing pots and pans on the lower rack.

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PART 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... 4~8

PART 2. PARTS OF YOUR DISHWASHER ................................................................. 9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PART 3. FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL ..................................................... 10~11

PART 4. USING YOUR DISHWASHER ................................................................12~16

PART 5. CARE & MAINTENANCE ............................................................................. 17

PART 6. OPERATING SEQUENCE ........................................................................... 18

PART 7. PROGRAM ................................................................................................... 19

PART 8. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 20

CONTENTS

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We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING.

These words mean:

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DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how the reduce the chance of injury , and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or loss of life.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

Y ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.

Y ou can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

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Do not put excessive downward force on the open door prior to installation as this could cause damage to the unit or cause it to tip over. The dishwasher should not be used before installation has been completed in accordance with the instructions in the installation manual.

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Not following these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. The dishwasher MUST be grounded. Connect the ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box. Do not use an extension cord.

Tip Over Hazard

Electrical Shock Hazard

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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For your safety , the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of ﬁ re or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury , or loss of life.

Basic Safety Instructions

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WARNING - When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:

a) Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. b) Use the dishwasher only for its intended function. c) Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out

of the reach of children.

d) When loading items to be washed:

1) locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal; and

2) load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

e) Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic

items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

Note : This statement may be omitted for an appliance that employs a heating element that is

located or guarded such that melted plastic items are not likely to contact it. f) Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use. g) Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place. h) Do not tamper with the controls. i) Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher. j) To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on the dishwasher. k) Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot-water system that has not been

used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot-water system has not been used for such a period, before using the dishwasher turn on all hot-water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

l) Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or

discarding it.

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Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

The dishwasher is designed for standard household current (120 Volts AC, 60 Hz.) Before connecting the dishwasher, ensure the outlet or cable is properly fused and grounded.

Not being grounded may cause breakdowns or electric shocks.

Do not install or store the dishwasher where it will be exposed to the weather.

It may cause an electric shock, fire, malfunction and damage.

Do not damage the power cord itself or place heavy objects on the cord.

Power cord damage may cause fire and electric shock.

NOTE Most installations are hard-wired. This will

imply it is acceptable for the customer to set up the dishwasher as a portable appliance. This would apply only in cases where the dishwasher is plugged in to an outlet under the sink.

Do not grasp the power cord or switch with wet hands. Do not use a damaged power cord, plug or socket.

It may cause electric shock.

Disassembly or repair should be conducted by experienced service persons.

Improper disassembly or repair could lead to product failure or electrical shock.

Place the dishwasher on even and solid floor.

Uneven surface may cause abnormal noise.

After installation, recheck the water supply connections.

Loose connections could leak resulting in property damage.

For a permanently connected dishwasher:

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

NOTE Detailed installation instructions are contained in the installation instruction manual included with your

dishwasher. Be sure to read and observe all instructions in the installation manual.

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T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

User-Maintenance Instructions

Do not allow children or pets to play on the door or inside the dishwasher as this could cause injury to the child or pet, or damage the dishwasher.

Children could fall and be injured. Children or pets could be injured by interior parts or suffocate inside dishwasher.

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in or around dishwasher.

This could cause a fire.

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Don't leave racks out of dishwasher, except when removed for washing large items.

Children could play inside the dishwasher or fall on the rack and be injured.

Keep the dishwasher away from heat sources

Excessive heat could cause melting of plastic parts or fire.

Do not splash water on the controls or on the exterior of the dishwasher.

This could cause fire or electric shock.

When dishwasher is not in use for a long time, shut off the water supply.

Property damage could result if a connection fails.

Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children.

Improper detergents may cause malfunctions, electric shock, or fire due to excessive suds.

Dishwasher should be unpacked and moved by 2 or more persons due to its of heavy weight.

Dropping the product may cause injury to people or damage to the dishwasher.

Do not press the buttons with hard or sharp objects. Use only your finger tips.

Damage or electric shock could result.

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User-Maintenance Instructions

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�Controls may be locked using CHILD LOCK mode to prevent settings from being changed by children. �Keep children away from detergents and rinse-aids. Store chemicals properly and safely . �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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Most appliances should be connected to 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

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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. 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 service person. 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. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire.

T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following.

Child Safety

Concerning the Power Cord

Disposal Instructions

Properly dispose of the box, packaging, plastic bags, and extruded polystyrene.

Children playing with packing material and plastic bags could be injured or suffocate.

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When the product has reached the end of its useful life and is to be discarded, remove the door, cut the power cord and disable the control panel.

Children could climb into the tub and become trapped and suffocate. Attempts to reuse the product could cause injury or property damage.

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PARTS OF YOUR DISHWASHER

 Control Panel  Front Display (SignaLight  Door Handle  Front Cover  Lower Cover  Leveling Foot  Side Cabinet  Base  Top Spray Arm  Upper Spray Arm

 IllumiTub

�Power Supply: 120V, 60 AC only, minimum 15A circuit breaker. �Water Pressure: 20 - 120 psi (140 - 830 kPa) �Size (W

�Minimum Recommended Inlet Water Temperature: 120(49) �Weight: 115 Ibs. (52 )

The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

 Removable Tines

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 Lower Spray Arm  Detergent & Rinse Aid Dispenser  Vapor Vent Cover

 Tub Lamp (IllumiTub

)

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 Upper Rack  Cutlery Basket  Lower Rack  Top Display  Power Button

comes on when the door is opened. It goes off when the door is closed.

Specifications

XDX

H): 23 7/8

(606 mm

″″

X 635 mm X 860 mm)

33 7/8

″″

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Front Display

FUNCTIONSOFCONTROLPANEL

Process Indicator (SignaLight TM)

WASH

RINSE DRY CLEAN

INDICATOR

• Child Lock( ): Lamp will turn on

when Child Lock setting is on.

• Rinse Aid( ): Refill with rinse aid when Lamp turns on.

PROGRAM

• Press the program that corresponds to your desired wash cycle.

This program is for very heavily soiled loads including pots, pans,

Soak

Power Scrub

Normal Delicate

Quick

Rinse Only

NOTE Only the sanitary cycle is designed to meet sanitization standards. There is no intention, either directly or

indirectly, that all cycles Will meet sanitization standards.

and casserole dishes, which may have dry food residue.

This program is for very heavily soiled loads

This program is for normally soiled, everyday loads.

This program is for washing delicate items like glasses.

This program is for that quick wash of lightly soiled, recently used dishes and cutlery.

This program is for just a quick rinse of dishes. No detergent is used.

CANCEL

• To cancel a running program, open the

door, then press and hold the Normal and Delicate buttons for 3 seconds.

• The drain pump will be activated and the

cycle will be canceled.

SPRAY

(INTENSITY)

DELAY START

POWER

• Repeated pressing of the Spray button will select Strong( ), Medium( ) or Soft( ).

• If you want to delay the start of a selected program, press the Delay Start button.

• Each press of Delay Start will delay the start of the cycle by one additional hour.

• The delay start time can be adjusted from 1 to 24 hours in one-hour increments.

• Pressing the POWER button

turns on power to the control.

• After the cycle is complete, the power automatically switches off after 4 minutes for safety and economy.

• If there is an unusual Power surge or disturbance, the power will be automatically turned off for safety and the cycle will have to be started over.

FUNCTIONSOFCONTROLPANEL

SANITARY/

CHILD LOCK

• Locks the control buttons during cycle operation to prevent the settings from being changed during operation.

• To lock/unlock, press Spray and Rinse buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds with door open.

NOTE This high temperature rinse sanitizes dishware and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for

Residential Dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

• Repeated pressing of the Rinse button

• If you select the Sanitary Function,

• When you select Extra Rinse, an

EXTRA RINSE

will select Sanitary( ), Extra Rinse( ) or both.

the Sanitary Light blinks when the water temperature meets the sanitary temperature level. and steadily illuminated at the end of cycle when the sanitary temperature level has been met to achieve sanitization.

additional rinse cycle is added.

• In case of a small load, use just

• Each press of the Half Load

• If you don't press Half Load,

HALF LOAD

the upper or lower rack to save energy.

button cycles between upper rack only and lower rack only.

the dishwasher runs normally, i.e, operation of upper and lower spray arms alternate periodically.

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Before using the dishwasher, please read the Important Safety Instructions.

Water supply temperature should be a minimum of 120 (49) for better washing and reasonable cycle time. For this reason, use hot water faucet only. It is also important that the dishwasher is loaded according to instructions for the effective cleaning. When loading your dishwasher, make sure that insoluble items such as bones, toothpicks and pieces of paper have been removed.

When loading the dishwasher, observe the following general guidelines;

1. Deep based items should be placed at an

2. Remove solid, burnt-on scraps from dishes

3.Load only items which are dishwasher safe.

NOTE

Loading the Lower Rack

The extra tall tub allows loading of dishes, pans or other utensils that are up to 14 inches in size.

NOTE Do not obstruct the rotation of the spray

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angle to help water run off and dry properly. prior to loading in the dishwasher.

Please avoid utensils that are non-heat resistant, metal decorated, etc.

arms. Make sure large items do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.

Basically the lower rack is not meant to load small items like cups, wine glasses, or small plates. These items should be loaded on the upper rack for proper distribution. Racks are designed to hold even the most delicate items securely in place as well as tall items.

Sample 12 place setting, lower rack

Cutlery Basket

Cutlery and knife rack has separators to avoid scratching and tarnishing of your delicate cutlery. The basket can be divided into three separate baskets which can be used on both the upper and lower levels. If you only have a small load of cutlery, the baskets can be removed leaving extra space for other plates.

The lower rack is best loaded with dinner plates, soup bowls, dishes, pots, pans, lids and even a grill tray. Plates should be positioned upright and facing the center of the rack. Pots, pans and large dishes must be turned so that the inside is facing downward.

Sample 10 place setting, lower rack

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WARNING

Be careful when loading and unloading sharp-edged items. Load sharp knives with the handles up in order to reduce the risk of injury .

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Removable Tines

If you need to wash large items, you can remove the tines from the lower rack.

Loading the Upper Rack

The upper rack is best loaded with more delicate items, small plates, cutlery basket, 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 may also provide support for long stem glasses. Take care not to obstruct the rotation of the spray arms above and below the upper rack.

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Adjustable angular tines

The plate supports in the lower and upper racks can be folded down. Based on the size and shape of the dishes, you can adjust the angle of the tines to five different positions.

NOTE

Use caution when adjusting angular tines and apply gentle force.

Sample 10 place setting, upper rack

Sample 12 place setting, upper rack

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Height Adjustable Upper Rack for 14 in. lower rack capacity

The upper rack adjusts up and down to let you put tall and oversized items on it. The racks can be adjusted to allow 14 inch plates on the bottom rack or the upper rack will allow 12 inch dishes.

To raise the rack

Raise the upper rack by lifting the rack at the middle of each side ( marked position) until the rack locks in place.

To lower the rack

Hold the rack in the middle of each side to support the weight of the rack, then lift the lever on each side to release the rack and lower it. ( marked position).

Half Loading Option

In the event that you do not have enough dishes for a full load, you can simply load dishes in the upper rack or in the lower rack only . You can then wash either rack separately by selecting the half load option. This will bring about a savings in hot water, electricity and time.

Removing the Upper Rack

The upper rack can be removed to make more room in the lower rack.

To remove the upper rack

1. Pull the upper rack out until it stops.

2. Squeeze the tab of the retainer at the end of each side rail and remove it. Be careful not to allow the upper rack to fall off the rails while removing the retainers.

3. Pull the upper rack out of the slides.

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NOTE

After adjusting, check that the spray arm is free to rotate without being stopped by dishes loaded on the upper or lower racks. Do not adjust the rack when it is loaded with dishes.

CAUTION

Non Dishwasher-Safe Items

The combination of high water temperature and dishwasher detergents may damage certain items. Therefore we do not recommend using the dishwasher to wash the following items:

�Hand painted silver or gold leaf crockery �Wood or bone handled utensils �Iron or non-rustproof utensils �Plastic items which are not dishwasher safe.

Squeeze Tab

NOTE

Always remove dishes from the upper rack before removing the rack.

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Adding detergent to dispenser

�Detergent must be put into the detergent chamber

before starting every cycle except when Rinse Only is selected.

�If your dishes are only moderately dirty, you may be

able to use less detergent than recommended.

�The detergent chamber holds 1.4 oz (40g) when full.

NOTE

It is not necessary to fill the compartment to capacity. Simply use the recommended amount of detergent.

�The amount of detergent depends on the program,

dish load and, soil level and water hardness. Refer to the table below and adjust these recommended amounts as necessary for your load.

AMOUNT OF DETERGENT

CYCLE

Soak

PRE-WASH

compartment

Full(0.2 oz)

MAIN WASH

compartment

 Full(0.7 oz)

Filling the dispenser

1. Push latch to open.

2. Add detergent to the main wash compartment. (See the table for the amount of detergent.)

NOTE

Do not add detergent for the Rinse Only cycle.

For main wash

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Power Scrub Normal Delicate Quick Rinse only

Full(0.2 oz) None None None None

 Full(0.7 oz)  Full(0.7 oz)  Full(0.7 oz)  Full(0.7 oz)

None

CAUTION

Detergent Information

Use only the detergent intended for household dishwashers or the dishwasher may fill with suds during operation. Suds may reduce washing performance and could cause the unit to leak. (Hand- Wash detergent is not allowed for this dishwasher.)

3. If needed, add detergent to pre-wash

compartment.

For pre-wash

4. Close the cover. (The cover will click shut.)

NOTE

Too much detergent can leave a film on dishes.

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