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INSTALLATION

ENGLISH

INSTALLATION

Before Installing

Parts not Provided

Tools Needed

Installation Overview

Please read the following installation instructions

first after purchasing this dishwasher or

transporting it to another location.

Preparing Cabinet Opening

Preparing Water and Electrical Connections

Preparing Dishwasher

Water Supply Tube

• Minimum 3/8

″

O.D.

copper tubing or

stainless steel braided

water supply line

Air Gap

Baseboard (Wood)

Fittings for Tube

Hose Clamp

Coupler

3/4" Elbow

Flat-Blade Screwdriver

Safety Glasses

1/4” Square Drive Wrench

Phillips Screwdriver

Adjustable Wrench (2)

Pliers

Hole Saw min. 2 1/2” bit

Tape Measure

3/8" Square Drive

1/2" Socket

Electric Drill

Utility Knife

Saw

Gloves

Level

Summary of Contents for ADFD544 Series

Page 1: ...er s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it handy for reference at all times ENGLISH ADFD544 MFL71467502 Rev 05_090622 www lg com Copyright 2020 2022 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved Scan to see the online manual ...

Page 2: ...ower 15 Connecting the Drain Hose 17 Leveling Dishwasher 18 Securing Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening 19 Final Installation Check 21 OPERATION 21 Before Using 25 Control Panel 26 Wash Cycles 27 Options and Extra Functions 28 Loading the Dishwasher 29 Loading the Silverware Basket 30 Loading the Lower Rack 31 Loading the Upper Rack 33 Adding Cleaning Products 36 SMART FUNCTIONS 36 LG ThinQ Application...

Page 3: ...line house fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing the appliance When moving or installing the product in a different location call qualified service personnel for installation and service Keep packing materials out of the reach of children Packaging material can be dangerous for children There is a risk of suffocation Moving or installation of the appliance requires two or more peo...

Page 4: ... cable If the product has been submerged contact an LG Electronics customer information center for instructions before resuming use Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials lint paper rags etc gasoline chemicals and other flammable vapors and li...

Page 5: ... exposed to gasoline solvents or other flammable materials When cleaning do not spray water on the product directly Do not press buttons with a sharp object such as an awl or pin Do not use solvent based detergent Do not come into contact with the 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 o...

Page 6: ... dishwasher must be connected to a hot water supply with a temperature range between 120 F 49 C and 149 F 65 C This temperature range provides the best washing results and shortest cycle time The temperature should not exceed 149 F 65 C to prevent damage to dishes Do not put the drain hose under the dishwasher during installation Operation Do not place objects on top of the appliance Turn off the ...

Page 7: ...remove the safety cover at any time To ensure reliability each LG dishwasher goes through thorough quality control before it leaves the factory You may find water droplets or water spots from this process inside your new dishwasher Front View a Control Panel b Front Cover c Lower Cover d Shipping Brace e Safety Cover f Drain Hose g Power Cord h Base i Leveling Feet Interior View a Top Wash Impelle...

Page 8: ...sture Barrier Tape Side Aluminum Tape Product Specifications The appearance and specifications listed in this manual may vary due to constant product improvements a b c Model ADFD5448AT Electrical Requirements 120 V 60 Hz AC only minimum 15 A circuit breaker Min Max Water Pressure 20 psi 80 psi 140 kPa 550 kPa Dimensions Width X Depth X Height 23 1 2 X 22 5 16 X 32 1 16 598 mm X 567 mm X 815 mm In...

Page 9: ...r and Electrical Connections c Preparing Dishwasher a Water Supply Tube Minimum 3 8 O D copper tubing or stainless steel braided water supply line d Air Gap g Baseboard Wood b Fittings for Tube e Hose Clamp c Coupler f 3 4 Elbow a Flat Blade Screwdriver f Safety Glasses k 1 4 Square Drive Wrench b Phillips Screwdriver g Adjustable Wrench 2 l Pliers c Hole Saw min 2 1 2 bit h Tape Measure m 3 8 Squ...

Page 10: ...imum of 2 50 mm between the dishwasher and the adjacent wall The adjacent wall must be free of obstructions For flush installations only you may remove the cabinet brace a inside the cabinet Choosing the Proper Location 1 Select a location as close to the sink as possible for easy connections to water supply line drain hose and electrical connection 2 To allow for proper clearance of plumbing and ...

Page 11: ...en the room temperature is low Preparing Water and Electrical Connections WARNING Water Connection Do not reuse an old hose Use only a new hose when installing the dishwasher The old hose could leak or burst causing flooding and property damage Contact an LG Customer Information Center for assistance in buying a new hose Electrical Connection Use a time delay fuse or circuit breaker Operate this a...

Page 12: ...er tubing or metal braided dishwasher supply line 1 Connect the elbow a to the inlet valve on the back of the dishwasher 2 Connect the water supply tube to the elbow 3 Tighten both connections using two adjustable wrenches to avoid putting stress on the water inlet valve 4 Make sure the water supply is turned off Connect the water supply tube to the tap 5 Insert the power plug into an outlet 6 Tur...

Page 13: ...untertops made of wood or other materials that will not be damaged by drilling use the metal installation brackets provided For countertops made of granite marble or other materials that could be damaged by drilling use the wood screws to attach the dishwasher to the cabinet See installation instructions in Securing Dishwasher to Cabinet Opening NOTE Installation brackets and screws can be found i...

Page 14: ...f the hole drilled for the water supply to avoid damaging the drain hose 3 Make sure the drain hose is straight before feeding the end of it through the hole for the water supply As you slide the dishwasher into the opening slowly pull on the drain hose from inside the cabinet to take up some slack Be careful not to kink pinch crush or stress the drain hose during installation to avoid leaking and...

Page 15: ...the side so that the plug is easily accessible WARNING Do not use an extension cord or 2 prong adapter The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overload Connecting the Drain Hose If the end of the drain hose does not ...

Page 16: ...e the knockout plug a from the disposal WARNING If the knockout plug has not been removed the dishwasher will not be able to drain properly 3 Attach the drain hose to the disposal with the hose clamp provided Move the hose clamp into position and tighten it with a flat blade screwdriver Connecting Waste Tee without Air Gap The height of the drain hose end must be at least 12 305 mm and within 40 1...

Page 17: ...llation brackets Failure to do so can result in leaks from the front of the dishwasher AE errors difficulty in closing the door or failure to operate Checking Leveling To check that the tub is level from front to back remove the lower rack and pour 135 oz 4 L of water into the bottom of the tub The water level should be near the center of both tub lower indentations at the front With the lower rac...

Page 18: ...fely be drilled into secure the dishwasher to the countertop with the provided brackets If the countertop is granite marble or a material that cannot be drilled into secure the dishwasher to the cabinet frame with the provided wood screws CAUTION Ensure the dishwasher is level and all leveling feet are in firm contact with the floor before attaching the dishwasher to the countertop or cabinet If t...

Page 19: ...ter supply 3 Make sure that the door opens and closes smoothly If necessary level the dishwasher again If the door will not close make sure the rack is level Make sure that all packaging materials have been removed 4 Power on the dishwasher and run a Turbo cycle to verify proper operation 5 Check for leaks at the drain hose and water supply connection 6 If a water leak is detected press and hold t...

Page 20: ...ping them beneath the dishwasher Drain hose is connected to the disposal without removing the knockout plug Remove the knockout plug from the disposal Waste tee or disposal is clogged Remove knockout plug on the waste tee or disposal IE Water supply line is kinked under dishwasher Feed the drain and water supply hoses through the hole under the sink Then gradually slide the dishwasher into the cab...

Page 21: ...ent and close the lid If a prewash is desired the recess on top of the lid should also be filled with detergent 3 Close the door 4 Turn on the dishwasher To turn on the display panel press the Power button 5 Check the rinse aid The Rinse Aid e icon will flash if the level of rinse aid in the dishwasher is low Add rinse aid if the level is low to maintain the effectiveness of the dry cycle 6 Select...

Page 22: ... lower rack Auto Off The dishwasher automatically turns off after four minutes of inactivity if paused or if no cycle is started Checking Water Hardness Level Method 1 1 Talk to the local municipal water department to check the water hardness in your area 2 Set the water softening level on the appliance based on this information Method 2 Test the hardness of your water using the strips included wi...

Page 23: ...ess the softener level is set to H0 CAUTION After filling the dishwasher salt container run the Rinse cycle immediately to remove any salt residue from the inner tub and prevent corrosion 1 Remove the lower rack and remove the cap of the salt container located on the left side of the filters 2 If you plan to use the water softening system you must prime it before using the appliance for the first ...

Page 24: ...by aligning it horizontally and turning it clockwise If the cover is not tightly closed the salt solution can leak into the tub and cause corrosion After refilling the dishwasher salt run a Rinse cycle immediately without dishes to get rid of any salt residue which could cause rust or damage to the appliance NOTE Dishwasher salt can be purchased online or from appliance retailers ...

Page 25: ...to a cycle the Machine Clean icon stays lit at the end of the cycle if the dishes were properly sanitized 8 88 Digital Display The digital display on the control panel shows the ESTIMATED cycle time When the cycle and options are selected the display shows the total estimated time to complete those selections During operation the display shows the remaining estimated operating time NOTE The estima...

Page 26: ...s it to wash heavily soiled dishes Delicate Use this cycle to clean delicate items such as fine china and stemware Normal This cycle is for daily regular or typical use to completely wash a full load of normally soiled dishes The energy usage label is based on this cycle without any options Turbo This cycle will clean heavily soiled dishes in an hour using slightly more energy and water This cycle...

Page 27: ...d dishes High Temp Raises the main wash temperature to improve cleaning Extra Dry Select the Extra Dry option for better drying performance This option adds extra drying time to the cycle and raises the heated rinse temperature When the rinse aid is empty the Extra Dry option is selected automatically Delay Start This feature delays the start of a selected cycle Each time the Delay Start button is...

Page 28: ...ing the Dishwasher The extra tall tub allows loading of dishes pans or other utensils up to 11 3 4 high For effective washing performance always follow these instructions Remove large particles of food debris from plates including bones before loading Items with burnt on food should be soaked prior to loading in the dishwasher Deep pots or dishes should be placed upside down Cycle Auto Heavy Delic...

Page 29: ...o the heat and detergent Waterproof or long lasting lipstick smudges on glasses may not be removed during the wash Loading the Silverware Basket The silverware basket has separators to avoid scratching and tarnishing of delicate silverware Loading Silverware into the Basket Loading 10 Place Settings Loading 12 Place Settings Silverware Loading Tips For best cleaning results use the top separators ...

Page 30: ...ading these items in the front of the dishwasher can prevent the water spray from reaching the detergent dispenser Make sure that pot handles and other large items do not stop the rotation of the spray arms The lower rack should not be used for small items such as cups wine glasses or small plates These items should be loaded in the upper rack Make sure that large items do not interfere with the r...

Page 31: ... and drying Do not stack items on top of each other 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 Make sure items do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arms above and below the upper rack When loading larger items in the upper rack such as wine glasses or tal...

Page 32: ...ree at the back The rack on the right pops free at the front 3 Slide cup rack off support bar on opposite side 4 Reverse instructions to replace cup rack Folding Down the Upper Tines Fold tines down to fit larger dishes pull tines back up to fit smaller dishes Loading Dishes Pots Height Adjustable Upper Rack The upper rack adjusts up and down Raise the upper rack to allow items up to 11 3 4 tall i...

Page 33: ...he upper rack is moved to the lower position After adjusting the rack levels check that the spray arms are free to rotate When the upper rack is in the lower position make sure the rack and the spray arm do not hit the items on the lower rack When the upper rack is in the lower position push in the upper rack first and the lower rack later Pull out the lower rack first and the upper rack later Low...

Page 34: ...ed without liquid rinse aid the dishes and dishwasher interior will have excessive moisture Select the Extra Dry option for better drying performance Using liquid rinse aid improves drying performance by allowing water to drain off of dishes after the final rinse Do not use detergent tablets for shorter wash cycles The tablet may not dissolve completely causing detergent residue on dishes and inef...

Page 35: ... aid dispenser level of 2 This can be checked and adjusted from the control panel NOTE Adjust the setting higher if you have hard water and notice calcium buildup on your dishes Setting the rinse aid control too low will contribute to spotting and streaking on dishes and poor drying performance Setting the control too high can cause foaming which will cause poor wash performance 1 Ensure the appli...

Page 36: ...LG ThinQ application and connect it again This information is current at the time of publication The application is subject to change for product improvement purposes without notice to users Before Using LG ThinQ Application 1 Use a smartphone to check the strength of the wireless router Wi Fi network near the appliance If the appliance is too far from the router the signal becomes weak It may tak...

Page 37: ...e by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the f...

Page 38: ... but not limited to Wi Fi unavailability Wi Fi disconnection local app store policy or app unavailability The feature may be subject to change without prior notice and may have a different form depending on where you are located Using LG ThinQ to Diagnose Issues If you experience a problem with your Wi Fi equipped appliance it can transmit troubleshooting data to a smartphone using the LG ThinQ ap...

Page 39: ...r sponge to remove food and dirt particles To remove white spots and odor from inside the dishwasher run an empty cycle without detergent with one cup of white vinegar in a dishwasher safe glass or bowl placed on the upper rack Vinegar is an acid and with constant use it could damage the appliance NOTE Run the Machine Clean cycle once a month or more often if needed to remove detergent buildup and...

Page 40: ...ers removed check the sump opening and remove any foreign materials if needed 3 Clean the filters with a soft brush under running water Reassemble the filters before reinstalling them 4 To replace the assembled filters position the spray arm so the wider vee is toward the front Fit the filters back into the filter holder and secure them by turning the inner filter clockwise until it clicks into pl...

Page 41: ...ng the food residue clean the spray arms under running water 6 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 back into place 7 After assembly make sure that the spray arms rotate freely Seasonal Maintenance and Storage If you will be absent for an extended period of time during warmer months close the water valve and disco...

Page 42: ...r and use it to fill the main detergent compartment Run a Machine Clean cycle Do not use detergent Q What steps can I take to improve drying results A Drying performance is directly affected by the amount of heat that remains in the tub after the heated rinse is performed If your dishwasher is far away from your home s hot water heater it may be necessary to run the hot water tap in the sink befor...

Page 43: ...away at the end of the cycle Q Can I run a drain only cycle A To drain standing water press and hold Start for three seconds until the cycle stops Once the dishwasher finishes draining the power turns off Q Why does my dishwasher continuously chime if I open the door during a cycle or right after the cycle has finished A This is normal The dishwasher is letting you know that the interior temperatu...

Page 44: ... designed for use in automatic dishwashers To remove detergent residue in the tub pour approximately 4 oz 8 oz 100 ml 200 ml of milk into a shallow bowl place it in the upper rack and then run the appliance on the Auto cycle Failure to level dishwasher Make sure that the appliance is properly leveled AE Water leakage Turn off the water supply to the dishwasher and call an LG Electronics Customer I...

Page 45: ...CL Control Lock is activated This is not an error code This code indicates that the control lock is activated Press and hold Half Load and Energy Saver simultaneously for three seconds Problem Possible Cause Solution Dishwasher will not operate Start button is not pressed Press the Start button Door is not completely closed Make sure that the door is completely closed and latched Power supply or p...

Page 46: ...ing Extra Dry and Delay Start for three seconds The end of cycle chime and safety alert sounds will still sound Dishwasher did not finish cycle Door was opened during cycle If the door is opened during a cycle the Start key must be pressed within 4 minutes or the machine turns off and all settings are lost Leaking in front of appliance Dishwasher not leveled properly Verify the appliance is level ...

Page 47: ...ature Water supply should be at least 120 F for best wash performance Overloading Do not overload the dishwasher Improper loading See the Operation section Insufficient water pressure Water pressure should be between 20 and 80 psi Insufficient detergent Add the recommended amount of detergent See the Operation section Rinse aid dispenser is empty Refill rinse aid dispenser Hard water buildup in th...

Page 48: ...ck the router frequency check with your Internet service provider or the router manufacturer The appliance and the router are too far apart If the appliance is too far from the router the signal may be weak and the connection may not be configured correctly Move the router closer to the appliance or purchase and install a Wi Fi repeater During Wi Fi setup the app is requesting a password to connec...

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Page 52: ... c the product model name or model number and d the serial number the serial number can be found i on the product or ii online by accessing https www lg com us support repair service schedule repair continued and clicking on Find My Model Serial Number You may only opt out of the dispute resolution procedure in the manner described above that is by e mail or telephone no other form of notice will ...

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Page 56: ... out of this dispute resolution procedure If you opt out neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration proceeding To opt out you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser s purchase of the product by either i sending an e mail to optout lge com with the subject line Arbitration Opt Out or ii calling 1 800 980 297...

Page 57: ...s In addition to meeting the products operating controls standards ADA standards for accessible design are in part dependent upon the height at which a dishwasher is installed To ensure your dishwasher is installed at the proper height to meet the ADA s other applicable standards please consult an appliance installation professional ADA Compliant Requirements To be considered ADA compliant a dishw...

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