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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE...........................................................4
WARNING STATEMENTS....................................................................................4
CAUTION STATEMENTS .....................................................................................9
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT..................................................................11

INSTALLATION

OPERATION

SMART FUNCTIONS

LG ThinQ Application.......................................................................................45
Smart Diagnosis ...............................................................................................47

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning and Caring ........................................................................................49

Summary of Contents for DB325 Series

Page 1: ...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 DB425 DB325 MFL70282461 Rev 02_032521 www lg com Copyright 2020 2021 LG Electronics Inc All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...pecifications 12 Preparing Cabinet Opening 14 Levelling the Appliance 16 Installing the Drain Hose 17 Preparing Water and Electrical Connections 18 Final Installation Check 19 OPERATION Operation Overview 21 Before Using 22 Control Panel 26 Wash Cycles 27 Options and Extra Functions 28 Programme Table 30 Information for Energy Test EN60436 36 Loading the Dishwasher 37 Adding Cleaning Agents 42 Ref...

Page 3: ...TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service 53 ...

Page 4: ... basic precautions including the following Technical Safety This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk Read the part with this symbol carefully and follow the instru...

Page 5: ... 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 Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place Do not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight wind or rain or temperatures be...

Page 6: ...e power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances After installing check the hose connection for leaks before moving the appliance into the cabinet opening Do not damage or place heavy items on the power cord of the appliance This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications onl...

Page 7: ...eakage 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 HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE If the hot water system has not be...

Page 8: ...ere it is exposed during or immediately after use Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher After cleaning the dishes turn off the tap Turn on the tap again and check the connection status of water supply hose before cleaning Do not open the door while the appliance is in operation Water will splash out and could cause a slipping hazard Be careful not to catch your ha...

Page 9: ...on does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply Disposal Before discarding an old appliance unplug it Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse Dispose of all packaging materials such as plastic bags and styrofoam away from children The packaging materials can cause suffocation Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to avoid the danger ...

Page 10: ...ouch water draining from the machine as it may be hot If the drain hose and the water supply hose are frozen in winter defrost before using Do not put hands feet or metal objects below or behind the appliance Do not wash dishes stained with chemical products such as oil cream or lotions used in a massage parlor skin care shop beauty shop or barber shop Maintenance If cooking oil is spilled on the ...

Page 11: ...liances of very small size 25 cm at authorized point of sales without the obligation to buy a new equivalent appliance Please contact your point of sales concerning this latter take back modality The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health A mindful management of old appliances by consumers may help the environme...

Page 12: ...ve the quality of the appliance Front View a Control Panel b Levelling Feet c Power Cord d Water Supply Hose e Drain Hose Interior View a Top Wash Impeller b Upper Spray Arm c Lower Spray Arm d Salt Container Cap e Filtration System f Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser g Steam Nozzle h Lower Rack i Upper Rack j Cutlery Rack ...

Page 13: ...provided Side 2 EA 2 This feature is only available on some models Specifications Model DB425 DB325 Power Supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Dimension Width X Depth X Height 598 mm X 554 mm X 815 mm Product Weight Approx 45 kg Max Capacity 14 Place Settings Permissible Inlet Water Pressure 0 05 0 6 MPa Power Consumption 1600 1800 W ...

Page 14: ...ppliance should be sealed with a waterproof paint or sealant to prevent it from swelling Slide the dishwasher into the cabinet opening carefully Make sure that the drain hose behind the machine and inside the cabinet is not kinked or stretched Install the appliance on a flat and stable area Do not place any objects in between the floor and base or leg off the appliance NOTE This installation must ...

Page 15: ...m or condensation when the door is opened Install the moisture barrier tape to the underside of counter top to protect the counter top from condensation when the appliance opened 1 Clean and dry the underside of the counter top on which the tape will be attached 2 Remove the protective film from the tape 3 Install the tape to the underside of the counter top NOTE Moisture barrier tape is included ...

Page 16: ... the front levelling feet and adjust the front of the tub Turn the front levelling feet clockwise to raise the front of the tub up to 60 mm a and counterclockwise to lower it up to 60 mm a The adjustments work identically for both front levelling feet Adjusting Back Levelling Feet Use a Phillips screwdriver to adjust the rear levelling foot and the rear of the tub using the centre screw at the bas...

Page 17: ...e use a drain extension kit optional that is resistant to heat and detergent This should be available from a plumbing shop or a hardware store Connection to the Waste Spigot Check the waste spigot when initially installing An OE error can occur when the waste spigot below the sink is not drilled out properly To connect the drain hose drill out at least a 15 mm diameter hole in the waste spigot bef...

Page 18: ...the Water Tap Connect the water supply hose a to the water tap WARNING Do not shorten or damage the water supply hose as it contains electrical wires and components It can not be detached or removed from the appliance for installation purposes It is important that the water supply hose not be tampered with cut disassembled pulled or kinked It contains electrical wiring inside and if damaged can ca...

Page 19: ...appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out by qualified service personnel Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact our local service centre Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power circuit to avoid electrical overloa...

Page 20: ... sink Then gradually slide the dishwasher into the cabinet while pulling on the hoses under the sink to take up any slack This helps avoid kinking the hoses or trapping them beneath the dishwasher House water supply not turned on Turn water on Water pressure may be too high or too low Error Code Possible Cause and Solution ...

Page 21: ...t no dishes or utensils are in the path of the spray arms Do not place one dish on top of another 6 Add the proper amount of detergent powder to the dispenser If using Tablets they can simply be placed directly on the base of the tub or on the lower part of the inner door 7 Set and start the programme The programme will start automatically in 4 seconds after any setting is selected WARNING Do not ...

Page 22: ...insing results the appliance requires soft water i e containing little or no lime otherwise water stains will be left behind on the dishes and inside the appliance If the tap water exceeds a certain level of hardness it must be softened i e decalcified This is achieved by adding dishwasher salt to the water softener inside the appliance The required amount of the salt is set up according to how ha...

Page 23: ...on and then set up the intended value Scope of setting value is H0 to H4 3 Press the Start button to save the setting The power turns off after saving NOTE The Salt Refill n icon turns on in the display if dishwasher salt is not in the softening system If the hardness setting is set to H0 no icon indicates in spite of no salt Filling with Dishwasher Salt The salt dispenser must be filled with salt...

Page 24: ... corrosion in the tub and to the dishwasher load Seal the cap properly by aligning it horizontally and turning it clockwise A loosely fitted cap may cause the saline solution to leak from the salt dispenser into the tub and cause corrosion After refilling the dishwasher salt a wash programme should be operated without dishes as any spilled salt inside the appliance may cause rust or damage to the ...

Page 25: ...simultaneously to check the current setting 3 Press Delay Start to change the rinse aid dispenser setting Each press of the button changes the setting one step from L0 off to L4 4 Once the desired rinse aid dispenser setting is selected press Start to save The power turns off after saving CAUTION If the rinse aid lid is not closed properly a large amount of rinse aid will release into the tub and ...

Page 26: ...During operation the display shows the remaining estimated operating time The estimated time shown on the display does not include delay times for heating water etc If Delay Start is selected the display shows the delay time in hours The Auto cycle time may vary depending on the soil level of your load e Rinse Aid Icon This icon flashes when the rinse aid level is low The LED automatically shuts o...

Page 27: ... cycle defaults to the strongest spray intensity and uses it to wash heavily soiled dishes Delicate Use this cycle to clean delicate items such as fine china and stemware Refresh This cycle freshens up and warms dishes that have been unused for a long time Do not use detergent when using this cycle Eco It provides the most efficient energy and water consumption for a good washing result and drying...

Page 28: ...ons Select the desired cycle button and then select the options for that cycle For more information see the Cycle Option Guide section Dual Zone This option automatically sets the spray intensity to soft for the upper spray arm and strong for the lower spray arm Place heavily soiled dishes like plates and bowls in the lower rack and lightly soiled dishes like cups and small plates in the upper rac...

Page 29: ...ion When this feature is activated the display code CL will show on the display To start a new cycle deactivate this feature This feature can be set at any time by turning on the appliance Wi Fi Press and hold Delay Start for 3 seconds to connect to the network Refer to SMART FUNCTIONS sections for detailed information about this feature Auto Open Dry This feature may vary depending on the model p...

Page 30: ...re is off Program me Soil Level Wash Rinse Dry Pre wash Main wash Rinse Heating rinse Auto All levels 65 70 62 1 70 2 Intensive Heavy 75 62 1 70 2 Delicate Light 55 62 1 70 2 Refresh 1 62 1 75 2 Eco Moderate 46 1 42 2 54 1 64 2 Turbo Moderate 65 62 1 65 2 Express Light 45 62 1 60 2 Rinse Light Machine Clean 50 70 ...

Page 31: ...ing to the water temperature ambient temperature water pressure and voltage Information that the values given for programmes other than the eco programme are indicative only When the Auto Open Dry feature is activated the heating rinse temperature may vary ...

Page 32: ...formation that the values given for programmes other than the eco programme are indicative only Program me Soil Level Wash Rinse Dry Pre wash Main wash Rinse Heating rinse Auto All levels 65 70 70 Intensive Heavy 75 70 Delicate Light 55 70 Refresh 75 Eco Moderate 42 64 Turbo Moderate 65 65 Express Light 45 60 Rinse Light Machine Clean 50 70 ...

Page 33: ...n will vary depending on individual conditions Programme Water Consumption 1 Energy Consumption kWh 1 Duration min 1 Auto 12 9 0 91 0 97 162 Intensive 23 1 1 60 185 Delicate 16 5 1 07 124 Eco 9 5 0 85 193 Refresh 10 0 0 76 120 Turbo 18 5 0 84 78 Express 9 6 0 58 56 Rinse 6 6 0 01 18 Machine Clean 12 0 78 83 ...

Page 34: ...Keep the energy label for reference together with the owner s manual and all other documents supplied with the appliance The model name can be found on the rating label of the appliance Open the door and look at the right side of the door To find the same information in EPREL visit https eprel ec europa eu and search using the model name Valid from 1st March 2021 Programme Water Consumption Energy...

Page 35: ...th the High Temp or Extra Dry option The Delay Start option can be selected for every washing programme in this table For Steam Models Programm e Dual Zone Half Load Energy Saver Steam High Temp Extra Dry Auto Intensive Delicate Refresh Eco Turbo Express Rinse Machine Clean Download Cycle ...

Page 36: ...to the dispenser inside Height adjustable Rack U position Middle Auto Open Dry setting On Filter type Manual For Models without Auto Open Dry Function Capacity 14 place settings Comparability programme Eco Rinse aid setting L4 Reference cleaner 22 g of detergent into the dispenser inside Height adjustable Rack U position Middle Filter type Manual Loading the Dishes Cutlery Rack a Tea Spoons No soi...

Page 37: ... Platter Meat f Small Pot Spinach Margarine g Oven Pot Meat h Dessert Plates Spinach i Melamine Bowls Margarine Loading the Dishwasher For effective washing results always follow the instructions Remove large particles of food debris from plates including bones etc before loading Always rinse off plates when loading if they are not to be washed immediately Items with burnt on food should be soaked...

Page 38: ...ce as the handles may deteriorate due to the heat and detergent Water proof or long lasting lipstick smudges on glasses may not be removed during the wash Loading the Lower Rack Daily Use Load The lower rack is suitable for dinner plates soup bowls dishes pots pans lids and even a grill tray Plates should be positioned upright and facing the centre of the rack and pots pans and large dishes must b...

Page 39: ...ong steam glasses 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 CAUTION The spray arms must not be blocked by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets Test for free movement by manually rotating the spray arms Removing and Replacing Cup Racks The left and right cup racks are interchangeable and can be removed 1 Sli...

Page 40: ...ht Adjustable Upper Rack The height of the upper rack can be adjusted when you load glasses with long stems or tall crockery items There are three available positions for adjusting the height of the upper rack to create more space Lowering the Rack Hold the rack at the centre of each side to support its weight Then push the button on each side to release the rack and lower it to the lower position...

Page 41: ...s a 56 mm gain in height when the upper rack is moved to the lower position After adjusting the rack levels check that the spray arms are free to rotate With the lower position of the upper rack check if the bottom part of upper rack including spray arm is not disturbing 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 ...

Page 42: ...ry Rack The entire cutlery rack can be removed if more space is needed on the upper rack for larger items Always remove the cutlery from the rack before removing the rack Pull the rack out to the end of the rails Then lift the front of the rack so that the rollers clear the stop on the end of the rail The rack can now be slid forward and removed from the rails WARNING Be careful when loading and u...

Page 43: ...ash compartment area on the lid with detergent WARNING Dishwasher detergent and rinse aid contain chemical components like all other household detergent So they must be kept out of the reach of children CAUTION Use only detergent intended for dishwashers Incorrect detergent may cause the appliance to fill with suds during operation Excess suds may reduce wash results and may cause the appliance to...

Page 44: ...id is almost empty If necessary refill the rinse aid chamber Checking the Dishwasher Salt After refilling the dishwasher salt a wash programme should be operated without dishes as any spilled salt inside the appliance may cause rust or damage to the appliance if the left unwashed When the salt refill nicon illuminates it means the salt is almost empty If necessary refill the salt chamber CAUTION D...

Page 45: ...ne Clean cycle Smart Diagnosis This function provides useful information for diagnosing and solving issues with the appliance based on the pattern of use Settings Allows you to set various options on the appliance and in the application Push Alert When the cycle is complete or the appliance has problems you have the option of receiving push notifications on a smartphone The notifications are trigg...

Page 46: ...h letters and numbers Do not use special characters Smartphone user interface UI may vary depending on the mobile operating system OS and the manufacturer If the security protocol of the router is set to WEP you may fail to set up the network Please change it to other security protocols WPA2 is recommended and register the product again Installing the LG ThinQ Application Search for the LG ThinQ a...

Page 47: ... 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 application Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Sma...

Page 48: ...d an LG Electronics authorised service personnel visit our website at www lg com and follow the instructions found there Self repair is not recommended as it could further damage the device and void the guarantee Spare parts referenced in Regulation 2019 2022 are available for a minimum duration of 7 years ...

Page 49: ...y discolour or damage the appliance Cleaning the Interior It is recommended to clean the interior spray arms or filters once every two weeks Clean the interior of the appliance periodically with a soft damp cloth or sponge to remove food and dirt particles Food residue may be stuck in the narrow gaps inside the appliance after completion of washing Wipe off all food residue NOTE If you have not us...

Page 50: ...filter and stainless steel filter 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 place WARNING Be cautious of sharp edges when ...

Page 51: ...ot pull or manually rotate them Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm 1 Pull the upper rack forward Make sure that the water jet holes are not blocked by food particles 2 When cleaning is necessary remove the upper spray arm by turning the nut on the bottom of the spray arm 1 8 turn counterclockwise and pulling down 3 Remove food particles by rinsing or shaking the spray arm 4 If any food residue blocks th...

Page 52: ...he appliance check that the filter is not blocked If there is a leak the water supply hose will need to be checked for proper connection Never over tighten the water supply valve or use mechanical devices to tighten When reassembling the seal and the filter ensure that they free from dirt or grit that may have come from the water supply Seasonal Maintenance and Storage If you will be absent for an...

Page 53: ... for a clogged kinked or frozen water supply hose Check water supply OE Drainage Problem Check for a clogged kinked or frozen drain hose Waste spigot is clogged Remove knockout on waste spigot Filters are clogged Clean Filters bE Oversudsing caused by improper detergent such as liquid dish soap Do not use hand dishwashing liquids Only use detergents which are designed for use in automatic dishwash...

Page 54: ...he appliance again Power supply or power cord is not connected Connect the power supply or cord properly When the Control Lock feature is activated the display code CL will show on the display Deactivate the Control Lock button Press and hold Half Load and Energy Saver simultaneously for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate this feature Fuse is blown or circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or r...

Page 55: ...etergent is left in the detergent dispenser Unbalanced upper rack Adjust the left right height of the upper rack Detergent may not be dispensed because poor stacking of the dishes prevent automatic opening of the detergent dispenser Correctly arrange the dishes and always dry out the dispenser before adding new detergent so that it does not clump together Water leaks outside the appliance The door...

Page 56: ...ount of detergent See the OPERATION section Rinse aid dispenser is empty Refill rinse aid dispenser The water softener has no salt or insufficient the salt Check whether there is the salt in the water softener Water hardness level may be set too low Increase the hardness level setting value The rinse aid may be insufficient Refill the rinse aid or increase the dispensing level Hard water buildup i...

Page 57: ...r is an acid and with constant use it could damage your appliance Food soil remains on dishes Improper cycle selection Select correct cycle based on soil level and type of dishware being washed Water temperature is too low Check water supply connection or water heater setting Dishwashing detergent was not used Use recommended detergent Low inlet water pressure Water pressure should be between 0 05...

Page 58: ... to connect to is incorrect Find the Wi Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it then register your appliance on LG ThinQ Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi Fi network The wireless network name SSID is set incorrectly The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of English letters a...

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