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Symptom

Possible Causes

Solution

Knocking sound

is heard during

operation of the

dishwasher.

When the spray arms hit the dishes,

or the dishes move due to the water

current, noise may generate.

Correctly arrange the dishes.

A grinding type noise

during drainage or

water filling.

May be caused by large foreign

substances clogged inside the

drainage pump.
If the water supply contains air, or

water pressure is high, noise may

occur.

Call for service if the
same problem reoccurrs.
Reducing the pressure of

the water supply may reduce

noise.

Moving the

dishwasher from

side to side

generates noise.

If the dishwasher shakes from side

to side due to its imbalance, noise

may occur.

Adjust the left/right height

with the adjusting legs

or adjust the installation

location.

Beep sounds are

heard after operation

of the dishwasher

This sound indicates the completion

of operation. Thereafter, Cd (Cool

dry) condition remains.

You can mute the beep

sound in the display setting

instructions.

‘Click’ sounds can

be heard during

operation of the

dishwasher.

This is normal, it is caused by the

micro switch during operation of the

dishwasher. It is not an error.

Normal operation

A noise problem may occur due to poor arrangement of dishes or negligence in maintenance.

Noise Problems

Summary of Contents for LD-1481W4

Page 1: ...and retain it for future reference DISHWASHER OWNER S MANUAL Before beginning installation read these instructions carefully This will simplify installation and ensure that the dishwasher is installed correctly and safely Leave these instructions near the dishwasher after installation for future reference LD 1481 4 MFL68741410 ...

Page 2: ...ng 16 Adding rinse aid 17 INFORMATION FOR ENERGY TEST 18 HOW TO USE AND OPERATE Daily use load 19 Cutlery basket 20 Lower rack 21 Upper rack 21 Adding detergent 22 Refilling 24 Select the programme 25 Drying 26 OPERATING SEQUENCE 27 USER MAINTENANCE CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Not used for a long time 28 Cleaning the inside 28 Clean using white vinegar 28 Filters 29 Upper spray arm 30 Lower spray arm 31...

Page 3: ...ance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can cause death or serious injury All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION These words mean WARNING You may be injured or cause damage to the product if you do not follow instructions All safety messages will tel...

Page 4: ...vice area any cost of transportation involved in the repair of the product or the replacement of a defective part shall be borne by the owner IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before use WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using the dishwasher follow basic precautions including the following Electrical connection must be in accordance with ...

Page 5: ... from the dishwasher when the door is open Check that the detergent dispenser is empty after completion of each wash cycle Controls may be locked using Child Lock mode to prevent all the settings from being changed by a child once the dishwasher is in operation For safety reasons the Power button will still be operative with the Child Lock engaged Keep children away from detergents and rinse aids ...

Page 6: ...amaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous Any of these conditions could result in an 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 abus...

Page 7: ...application warning sign the rules according to ISO 3864 should be adhered to 1 This dishwasher is designed to fit the size shown as below 2 Select a location as close to the sink as possible for ease of connection to the water and drain pipes 3 To ensure good drainage the dishwasher should not be installed more than 1 meter away from the sink 4 If the dishwasher is installed in a corner a minimum...

Page 8: ...ng the dishwasher into the installation opening all necessary height and height 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 Adjust leg 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Preparing the dishwasher for installation Installing the dishwasher in its location use an open end or a...

Page 9: ...t properly Please ensure the waste spigot connection to this drain hose has been completely drilled out before connecting and securing Connection to Waste spigot 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 Drain hose Extension Extend drain hose as shown below Drain hose extension kit Fig A When th...

Page 10: ...ou need to adjust the level of the dishwasher If the door slants to the right see fig C 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 rubbing sound Fig C Case 1 In case t...

Page 11: ...ton 7 Drain hose 8 Inlet hose 9 Power cord 10 Adjustable leg 11 Upper rack 12 Cutlery basket 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 The appearance and specifications may vary without notice Funnel Accessory ...

Page 12: ...er and lower spray arm alternately Extra Hot Child Lock Indicator Lamp will turn on when the Extra Hot setting is on Lamp will turn on when the Child Lock setting is on Time Left Before starting the display window shows the running time of the selected program except for the Auto programme After starting the display window shows the remaining time If the dishwasher has a problem the error type wil...

Page 13: ...h cycle To activate or release the Child Lock function press the Quick Dry and Quick buttons simultaneously for a few seconds while the dishwasher is in operation All controls will be disabled except the Child Lock and Power buttons Turning off the dishwasher will not reset the Child Lock function You must release the Child Lock before you can operate the dishwasher The Child Lock function cannot ...

Page 14: ...rwise water stains will be left behind on the dishes and interior containers If the tap water exceeds a certain level of hardness it must be softened i e decalcified This is achieved by adding a special salt to the water softener inside the dishwasher The required amount of salt is set up according to how hard your tap water is This model has a water softener to soften hard water Please read these...

Page 15: ...00 You can check the default setting value and adjust it in the following manner 1 Press Half Load and Power button simultaneously Current setting value indicated 2 Press the Half Load button and then set up your intended value Scope of setting value H00 H07 3 Press the Delay Start button for saving the setting The power turns off upon the saving The display may vary depending on the model The Sal...

Page 16: ...t by rotating it counterclockwise 2 Before using your dishwasher for the first time it is necessary to Pour 1 5kg of salt and 1 litre of water at the same time if intending to use the water softener system Refer to page 15 for Hardness level settings Use a funnel when refilling salt 3 Wipe off any spilled salt around the water softener 4 Fasten the cap tightly Loosely fastened cap may cause rust d...

Page 17: ...id Rinse aid must not be added if dish washing tablets are used which contain a built in Rinse aid Too much or too little rinse aid can inhibit the drying performance 1 Press the lever on the top of the rinse aid compartment so that the flap opens 2 Pour the rinse up to the maximum level indicator at the bottom 3 Adjust the quantity of rinse by rotating the adjuster 4 Close the cap after adjustmen...

Page 18: ...o the inside surface of the door Door is opened at the end of the drying cycle for the drying performance test Door position Open 50 mm Height adjustable Rack U must be inserted into the uppermost position 2 Upper Rack 1 Cutlery Basket c b g a b c a 3 Lower Rack Dinner Plates Soup Plates Dessert Plates e f f d e f INFORMATION FOR ENERGY TEST 1 2 3 4 5 a Glasses b Cups c Saucers g Knives ...

Page 19: ...n the washer 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 CAUTION Daily use load HOW TO USE AND OPERATE 1 Cutlery Basket 2 Upper Rack 3 Lower Rack ...

Page 20: ...n the dishwasher Deep based items should be placed upside down Make sure that all items do not touch each other Take care not to obstruct the rotation of spray arms Plastic items will not dry well compared to other items HOW TO USE AND OPERATE To prevent injuries place knives and other utensils with sharp points on the cutlery rack If you want to load them in the cutlery basket place them with the...

Page 21: ...hes the front row of tines can be folded down Ex Loading large pot Fold up state Fold down state 3 Upper Rack Plates should be positioned upwards with the plate bottom facing the front of the rack Cups glasses and bowls must be positioned upside down The upper rack is suitable for delicate items such as small plates long cutlery cups glasses and dishwasher safe plastic items The knife rack provide...

Page 22: ... side of the rack Move to upper position Lift the rack upward Adjusting the height of the upper rack There is a 45mm 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 Push button to open Push the button beside the detergent injection hole to open the cover 1 The detergent holder is divided into Main Wash a...

Page 23: ...nser due to their excessive size If this occurs the dispenser may remain closed causing poor wash results Tablets can be placed onto the base of the wash tub next to the filter before starting the cycle Do not use liquid rinse aid if the detergent tablet contains a rinse aid agent Otherwise excessive foaming will occur and cause poor drying and streaking on dinnerware If dry performance is not goo...

Page 24: ...NING Checking the remaining rinse aid Checking salt 1 Check the rinse aid indicator Black Sufficient rinse aid Clear No rinse aid After refilling the salt a wash program should be operated without dishes as any spilled salt inside the dishwasher may cause rust or damage to the dishwasher if left unwashed 2 Check the rinse aid refilling lamp on the display When the lamp is lit it means the Salt Aid...

Page 25: ...rformance for mixed loads including fine china and stemware This program offers the most efficient energy and water consumption for a good washing performance on a moderately soiled load but compromises the drying result as it uses very little energy Eco and Soft Spray program is the one to be used for a normally soiled load Eco Is best used for lightly soiled recently used dishes and cutlery Quic...

Page 26: ... the Cd condition Selection of High Temperature Rinse can help improve the drying performance Plastic items will have a poorer drying performance than other items To assist drying we recommend that the door be partially opened after the program Make sure that all items do not touch each other too much or too little rinse aid can inhibit the drying performance Refer to page 17 ...

Page 27: ... to page 24 Always clean the filter either after a wash or before a wash so that it does not impair the washing performance Ensure that the upper spray arms and the lower spray arms rotate freely Remove the spray arm and clean it if it does not rotate freely After the program ends dry cycle Cd will operate During this cycle the dishes can be removed if you wish The Cd cycle will be cancelled when ...

Page 28: ...after completion of washing Any unremoved food residue may cause odors inside of the dishwasher Wipe off all food residue by reference to the following picture If white powder or stains remains inside the dishwasher run the Dual Spray or Power cycle after removing the dishes and then placing the small bowl containing white vinegar 200ml 300ml onto the upper rack White Vinegar When cleaning the ins...

Page 29: ...th a soft brush under running water 5 Connect the inner filter and the mesh filter 6 Insert the STS filter into the dishwasher 7 Fit the assembled filters back into the filter holder then secure them by turning them clockwise When assembling STS filter make sure that the ends are exactly assembled inwards When assembling the inner filter rotate it so that two arrows meet Check point NOTE After usi...

Page 30: ... spray arms clockwise 4 Check whether each hole of the spray arms is blocked by food residue and if required clean them How to clean the spray arms If any food residue blocks the spray arm holes remove it with a pin or any sharp tool After removing the food residue clean the spray arms holes in running water 5 Assemble the cleaned spray arms to the upper rack by rotating the locking screw screw co...

Page 31: ...position by pushing it down firmly 1 Turn off the water supply Disconnect the water supply hose from the dishwasher 2 Remove the filter with a long nose plier 3 Clean the filter in the supply hose under running water 4 Reconnect the water supply hose to the tap Securely fasten them to prevent water leak Normal Abnormal Excessive force for removing the lower nozzle may cause damage to the dishwashe...

Page 32: ... is an additional drying cycle after completion of the program You can remove the dishes from the dishwasher at any time during this cycle The display shows numbers between 1 19 It indicates the reservation setting The program will automatically start as time passes as set in the reservation setting hours The display shows F code When the unit is displaying F the sensor is measuring the water clar...

Page 33: ...filters Call for service if the same problem occurs again The display shows OE code Drainage problem Clogged drainage hose Condition Error code The filters inside the dishwasher are clogged Bent drainage hose Wrong installation of drainage hose drainage connection point is not drilled out Wrong installation of the connecting part of drainage hose Clean the drainage hose Clean the filters Check the...

Page 34: ...rmal water level if so there may be a problem with the water supply valve Close the water tap and unplug the power plug Call for service if the same problem occurs again The display shows HE code The water heater circuit is damaged Close the water tap and unplug the power plug Call for service The display shows tE code Thermistor malfunction or very high inlet water temperature Close the water tap...

Page 35: ...rease the dispensing level Water drops or stains are left on the dishes after completion of wash Cup utensils etc Insufficient rinse aid may cause poor drying results Adjust the rinse aid dispensing level Dishes are discolored after completion of wash Plastic items Keeping foods such as carrot tomato ketchup kimchi etc in the plastic container for a long time may cause discoloration or insufficien...

Page 36: ...n There is excessive foam inside the dishwasher Failure to use the detergent exclusive for dishwasher may cause excessive foam An excessive amount of rinse may cause foam Use the detergent exclusive for dishwasher Reduce the rinse aid dispensing level Water remains inside the dishwasher If water remains inside the dishwasher when starting the operation under normal condition the course will start ...

Page 37: ...ly may reduce noise Moving the dishwasher from side to side generates noise If the dishwasher shakes from side to side due to its imbalance noise may occur Adjust the left right height with the adjusting legs or adjust the installation location Beep sounds are heard after operation of the dishwasher This sound indicates the completion of operation Thereafter Cd Cool dry condition remains You can m...

Page 38: ... particles coffee grain or fruit seed clogged in both sides of the detergent dispenser Clean the surroundings of the detergent dispenser The dishwasher door is not closed well Placing any heavy objects on the dishwasher or an unbalanced dishwasher may cause the doors not to close properly Do not place any heavy objects on the dishwasher Adjust the left right height with the adjusting legs Upper ra...

Page 39: ...e for the product standards Reset the circuit breaker Check other appliances for power If using an extension cord power board the dishwasher may automatically turn off despite power on due to insufficient current capacity of the extension device during operation Use an extension suitable for the product standards Is the dishwasher door closed Is it on timer delay start Close the dishwasher door ca...

Page 40: ...e Power button during the transmission will shut off the SMARTDIAGNOSIS 5 Once the countdown is over and the tones have stopped the machine will display END and turn off automatically after a few seconds Resume your conversation with the call centre agent who will then be able to assist you using the information transmitted for analysis during the call to Customer information centre Using SMARTDIA...

Page 41: ...r Supply Power Consumption Water Feed Pressure 14 Place settings See rating label See rating label See rating label 0 05 0 6 MPa minimum and maximum permissible water feed pressures are necessary for the correct operation of the appliance ...

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