LG LD-S4821WW, LD-S4821BB User Manual

DISHWASHER

USER’S GUIDE

Please retain this owner’s manual for

future reference.

Read and follow all safety rules and

instructions before using this product.

To contact LG Electronics:

1-800-243-0000 (US)

Or visit us on the Web at:

us.lge.com

Para comunicarse con LG Electronics:

1-800-243-0000

O visítenos en la Web en:

us.lge.com

Model/Modelo

LDS4821WW

LDS4821BB

LDS4821ST

GUIA DE USUARIO

Guarde este manual de usuario para

referencia futura. Lea y siga todas

las reglas e instrucciones de seguridad

antes de utilizar este producto.

LAVAPLATOS

EnglishEspañol

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 1

INTRODUCTION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Basic Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4

Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Before Using the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

PARTS AND FEATURES

Important Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Key Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before Calling for Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21

WARRANTY

Product Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Congratulations on your purchase

and welcome to the LG family.

Your new LG Dishwasher combines

quiet, efficient operation with

advanced cleaning technology.

By following the operating and care

instructions in this manual, your

dishwasher will provide you with

many years of reliable service.

THANK YOU!

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Quick Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Selecting a Cycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Loading the Lower Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Loading the Upper Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Loading the Silverware Basket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Height Adjustable Upper Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adding Detergent to the Dispenser. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Adding Rinse Aid to the Dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning Metallic Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cleaning the Lower Spray Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cleaning the Top Spray Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Seasonal Maintenance and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SPECIFICATIONS

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING This symbol indicates the possibility of serious bodily harm, even death. CAUTION This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

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

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that could eventually result in property damage or serious

bodily harm, even death.

The safety alert symbol will be followed by either the word “WARNING” or “CAUTION,” then an important safety message. These words mean:

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using

this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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

• The manufacturer cannot be responsible for injuries or damage caused by failure to follow these safety and caution instructions.

• Read all instructions carefully before using the dishwasher.

• Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.

• Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher. Keep all dishwasher detergents and additives out of the reach of children.

• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or unqualified persons.

• When loading items to be washed:

1) Load 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 injury when reaching into the dishwasher.

• Do not wash plastic items in the dishwasher unless they are labeled dishwasher-safe or the equivalent. For plastic items not so labeled, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.

• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.

• Do not tamper with controls.

• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher.

• To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or around a dishwasher.

• 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 of time, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Since hydrogen gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

• Remove the door to the wash compartment when disposing of an old dishwasher.

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

English

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

For a permanently connected dishwasher:

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system or an equipmentgrounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipmentgrounding terminal or lead on the appliance. Consult with a qualified electrician.

Tip Hazard

Do not put excessive downward force on the open dishwasher door prior to installation, as this could cause damage to the unit or cause it to tip over. Do not use the dishwasher before installation has been completed in accordance with the Installation Instructions.

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using

this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

• The dishwasher MUST be grounded. Connect

the ground wire to the green ground connector in the terminal box.

• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

• The dishwasher is designed to be used with standard household current (120 Volts AC, 60 Hz.). Before connecting the dishwasher, ensure that the outlet or cable is properly grounded and polarized by circuit breakers or fuses. Failure to provide adequate grounding of this appliance may cause electrical shock or malfunction of the appliance. Consult with a qualified technician.

• Do not install or store the dishwasher where it will be exposed to weather conditions. Failure to observe this precaution may result in electrical shock, fire, malfunction, and/or deformation of the dishwasher.

• Do not damage or place heavy items on the power cord of the appliance. Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power cord. Power cord damage may cause fire and electrical shock. Consult with a qualified electrician.

• Do not grasp the power cord or touch the dishwasher controls with wet hands. Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power cord or plug, and do not plug the dishwasher into a damaged outlet. Failure to observe these instructions may result in electrical shock.

• Disassembly or repair must be performed by

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

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

Water supply temperature should be a minimum of 120°F (49°C) for better washing and reasonable cycle time.

For this reason, use the hot water supply only. It is also important that the dishwasher is loaded according to instructions for effective cleaning. When loading the dishwasher, make sure that insoluble items such as bones, toothpicks, and pieces of paper have been removed.

BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER

When loading the dishwasher, observe the following general guidelines:

1. Place items with deep dish bottoms at an

angle to help water run off and speed the drying process.

2. Remove solid, burned-on scraps from dishes

prior to loading in the dishwasher.

3. Only load items that are dishwasher-safe.

NOTE: Do not load utensils that are not

heat-resistant, have decorative metal trim, etc.

English

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 5

PARTS AND FEATURES

FEATURES

LARGE CAPACITY

LG dishwashers allow you to load very large

items in both the upper and lower racks. The tall tub provides extra overall capacity and the clearance to accommodate large dishes. Extra large items (max. 14 in.) may be loaded in the lower rack by raising the upper rack.

SLIM DIRECT MOTOR™

The new Slim Direct Motor™ is inverter-

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

HYBRID DRYING SYSTEM

This system effectively dries dishes without the

use of a heating element that would increase energy consumption.

VARIO SPRAY SYSTEM

Because the water spray alternates between the

upper and lower racks, all of the power from the motor is directed to one rack at a time. This concentrates all the cleaning power of the motor on each rack in turn.

SELF-CLEANING FILTER

To enhance wash results, your LG dishwasher

has a self-cleaning filter system that continuously cleans the wash water as it circulates and grinds food into small particles that pass easily down the drain.

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 6

PARTS AND FEATURES

PARTS

CONTROL PANEL FRONT DISPLAY

DOOR HANDLE POWER BUTTON FRONT COVER LOWER COVER BASE

TOP SPRAY ARM UPPER SPRAY ARM LOWER SPRAY ARM DETERGENT & RINSE AID DISPENSER VAPOR VENT COVER UPPER RACK SILVERWARE BASKET LOWER RACK

1 2

10 11

14 15

English

SPECIFICATIONS

• Power Supply: 120V, 60 Hz AC only, minimum 15A circuit breaker

• Water Pressure: 20–120 psi (140–830 kPa)

• Size (WxDxH): 23

⁄4″ x 245⁄8″ x 335⁄8″ (603 mm x 625 mm x 854 mm)

• Inlet Water Temperature: 120°F (49°C)

• Weight: 89 lbs. (40.5 kg) The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 7

PARTS AND FEATURES

CONTROL PANEL

PROCESS INDICATOR (SignaLight™)

Indicates current program phase.

INDICATOR

CHILD LOCK

Lamp will turn on when the Child Lock setting is on.

RINSE AID

Refill with rinse aid when the lamp turns on.

TIME REMAINING

• Indicates normal run time for the cycle selected.

• During the cycle, the estimated time remaining for the selected cycle will be displayed.

RINSE OPTIONS

Pressing Rinse Options repeatedly will select Sanitary, Extra Rinse, or both.

• If you select the Sanitary feature, the Sanitary light will blink until the water temperature meets the sanitary temperature level, and glows steadily when the required temperature has been met to achieve sanitization.

• When you select Extra Rinse, an additional rinse cycle is added.

NOTE: This high-temperature rinse sanitizes dishware and glassware in accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for residential dishwashers. Certified dishwashers are not intended for licensed food establishments.

NOTE: Only the sanitary cycle is designed to meet sanitization standards.

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 8

PARTS AND FEATURES

CYCLES

Press the cycle that corresponds to your desired wash cycle.

POWER SCRUB

This cycle is for very heavily soiled dishes.

NORMAL

This cycle is for normally soiled, everyday loads.

QUICK

This cycle is for a quick wash of lightly soiled, recently used dishes and silverware.

RINSE ONLY

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

CANCEL AND CHILD LOCK

• To cancel a running cycle, open the door and then press and hold the Power Scrub and Normal buttons together for 3 seconds. The drain pump will be activated and the cycle will be canceled.

• To lock/unlock the buttons, press Quick and Rinse Only simultaneously for 3 seconds. When Child Lock is set, all buttons are disabled.

POWER

• Pressing the Power button turns on power to the controls.

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

• If there is a power surge, power outage, or disruption of any kind, the power will be automatically turned off for safety and the cycle will need to be restarted.

CHIME ON/OFF

To enable or disable the chime, press and hold the Rinse Options and Power Scrub buttons for 2 seconds.

CYCLE OPTIONS/DISPLAY

English

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 9

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

QUICK START

LOAD THE DISHES

Remove any scraps of food in advance. Pull the lower rack out and load the dishes and silverware and push it all the way back in. Pull the upper rack out and load the cups, glasses, etc.

CHECK RINSE AID

The indicator lights will illuminate if the rinse aid level is low.

MEASURE THE DETERGENT

Add the required amount of detergent to the dispenser. Close the detergent dispenser lid.

TURN ON THE DISHWASHER

When ready to run a cycle, open the door and press the Power button. The dishwasher defaults to the normal cycle.

SETTING THE CYCLE

Select the desired cycle and options. Before starting, the display window will show the estimated running time of the selected cycle.

The estimated remaining time will be displayed. If the door is opened during operation, the dishwasher stops. Once the door is closed, the cycle will restart from the point where it stopped.

CLOSE THE DOOR

The dishwasher starts automatically after a slight delay.

AT THE END OF THE CYCLE

End is displayed on the digital display for a few seconds and a tone will sound, signaling completion of the cycle. The dishwasher automatically switches off for safety and energy savings.

wCAUTION

Empty the lower rack first and then the upper rack. This will avoid water dripping from the upper rack onto dishes in the lower rack.

wWARNING

In general, it is not advisable to open the door while the dishwasher is in operation. If the door is opened, a safety device stops the dishwasher. Care should be taken when opening the door immediately following the cycle, as steam may escape.

AUTO-OFF

The dishwasher will automatically turn off if a cycle is not selected or if the door is not closed within 10 minutes.

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 10

SELECTING A CYCLE

Power Scrub

This cycle is for very heavily soiled loads such as cookware.

Normal

Select this cycle for normally soiled, everyday loads.

Quick

Use this cycle for washing lightly soiled dishes and silverware immediately after their use.

Rinse Only

If you don’t plan to wash a load of dishes immediately, use this cycle to remove excess soil and prevent dried on residue.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

English

CYCLE

Power Scrub

Normal

Quick

Rinse Only

Wash

Rinse

Dry

*Water

Usage

**Cycle

Time

Pre-Wash Main Wash Rinse 1 Rinse 2

Heated

Rinse

131°–145°F

55°–63°C

154°F

68°C

5.5–9.2 gal. 21–35 L

108–176

min.

95°–140°F

35°–60°C

149°F

65°C

5.5 gal. 21 L

78 min.

115°F

46°C

140°F

60°C

1.3 gal.

5 L

15 min.

2.6–6.9 gal. 10–26 L

90–139

min.

*Actual water consumption will vary depending on soil level.

**Actual cycle times will vary depending on soil levels and water temperature.

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 11

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

wCAUTION

NON-DISHWASHER-SAFE ITEMS

The combination of high water temperature and dishwasher detergents may damage certain items. LG does not recommend washing the following items in the dishwasher:

• Hand painted silver or gold leaf dishes

• Wood or bone handled utensils

• Iron or other rust-prone utensils

• Plastic items that are not dishwasher-safe When in doubt, check manufacturers’

recommendations.

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 12

The extra tall tub allows loading of dishes, pans, or other utensils up to 14 inches high.

NOTE: Make sure large items do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arms, and do not prevent the detergent dispenser from opening.

The lower rack is recommended for dinner plates, soup bowls, dishes, pots, pans, lids, and grill trays. Plates should be positioned vertically and facing the center of the rack. Pots, pans,

and large bowls must be turned so that the inside faces downward. The silverware basket may be used in either the lower or upper rack.

The lower rack should not be used for small items like cups, wine glasses, or small plates. These items should be loaded in the upper rack.

LOADING THE LOWER RACK

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LOADING 10 PLACE SETTINGS, LOWER RACK

LOADING 12 PLACE SETTINGS, LOWER RACK

LOADING THE UPPER RACK

Use the upper rack for small or delicate items such as small plates, cups, saucers, glasses, and dishwasher-safe plastic items. 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 stemmed glasses. Make sure items do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arms above and below the upper rack.

LOADING 10 PLACE SETTINGS, UPPER RACK

LOADING 12 PLACE SETTINGS, UPPER RACK

English

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 13

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET

The silverware basket has separators to avoid scratching and tarnishing of delicate silverware. The basket can be divided into three separate modules that can be used in both the upper and lower racks. For small loads of silverware, modules can be removed, allowing extra space for other dishes.

wWARNING

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

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 14

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The upper rack adjusts up to allow you to place tall and oversized items up to 14 inches high in the lower rack. Or, you can adjust the upper rack down to allow placement of large dishes up to 12 inches high in the upper rack.

NOTE: After adjusting, make sure that dishes in the upper and lower racks do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arm. Do not adjust the rack while it is loaded with dishes.

HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE UPPER RACK

To lower the rack:

Reinsert the upper rack in the desired position.

To adjust the rack:

Pull out the upper rack.

English

78046 LG Dshwshr OM ENSPv08.qxd 4/2/08 6:26 PM Page 15

+ 33 hidden pages