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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

  3  Basic Safety Precautions
  4  Electrical Safety
  5  Before Using the Dishwasher

PARTS AND FEATURES

6 Features
  7 Parts
  8  Control Panel
  10  Cycle Options Chart
10  Icons
  11  Cycle Selection Chart

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1 2   Quick Start
1 3   Loading the Lower Rack
1 4   Folding Down the Lower Tines

1 4 Difficult to Remove Food on Dishes

1 5   Loading the Silverware Basket
1 6   Loading the Upper Rack
1 6   Folding Down the Upper Tines
1 7   Height Adjustable Upper Rack

1 7 Removing the Upper Rack

1 8   Loading the Cutlery Rack
1 9   Adding Detergent to the Dispenser
2 0   Adding Rinse Aid to the Dispenser

CARE AND CLEANING

2 1   Cleaning the Filters
2 2   Cleaning Metallic Parts
2 2   Cleaning the Lower Spray Arm
2 2   Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm
2 3   Cleaning the Top Spray Arm
2 3   Seasonal Maintenance and Storage

FAQS

TROUBLESHOOTING

2 6 Before Calling for Service

THANK YOU

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

2 9 Specifications

WARRANTY

3 0 Product Registration Information

Summary of Contents for LDF8072ST

Page 1: ...P NO MFL62077185 www lg com OWNER S MANUAL DISHWASHER Please read this owner s manual thoroughly before operating and keep it handy for reference at all times ENGLISH LDF8572ST LDF8072ST ...

Page 2: ... Upper Rack 1 8 Loading the Cutlery Rack 1 9 Adding Detergent to the Dispenser 20 Adding Rinse Aid to the Dispenser 21 CARE AND CLEANING 2 1 Cleaning the Filters 2 2 Cleaning Metallic Parts 2 2 Cleaning the Lower Spray Arm 2 2 Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm 23 Cleaning the Top Spray Arm 23 Seasonal Maintenance and Storage 24 FAQS 26 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 Before Calling for Service THANK YOU Congratulat...

Page 3: ...ems to be washed 1 Load sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal 2 Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of injury when reaching into the dishwasher y y Do not wash plastic items in the dishwasher unless they are labeled dishwasher safe or the equivalent For plastic items that are not so labeled check the manufacturer s recommen dations y y Do not operate ...

Page 4: ...nsion cord with this appliance y y The dishwasher is designed to be used with standard household current 120 Volts AC 60Hz 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 electric...

Page 5: ...nstructions for effec tive cleaning When loading the dishwasher make sure that in soluble items such as bones toothpicks and pieces of paper have been removed SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 prio...

Page 6: ...DRYING SYSTEM This system effectively dries dishes without the use of a heating element that would increase en ergy consumption STEAM WASHING Steam technology pro vides better cleaning performance than regu lar wash systems Steam is the most energy effi cient gentle care for your finest china and stem ware VARIABLE SPRAY SYSTEM Because the water spray alternates between the upper and lower racks a...

Page 7: ...re is ended for 4 minutes Keep Clean Light On Press EXTRA DRY and HALF LOAD Button on control panel to keep Clean light on until Customer open door SignaLights indicator lights The SignaLights illuminate when a cycle is selected to indicate which stage is running WASH RINSE DRY CLEAN When a cycle is running the Signa Light will illuminate for the active stage Once the cycle is complete the CLEAN l...

Page 8: ...ntly used dishes or lightly soiled loads During this cycle both spray arms will run at the same time QUICK This is a shortened cycle that is intended to wash recently used or lightly soiled loads without drying CHIME ON OFF To enable or disable the chime first turn on the dishwasher Press and hold the Quick and Steam Delicate buttons simul taneously for approximately three seconds 2 CANCEL To canc...

Page 9: ...lay will be blank When the cycle and options are selected the display will show the total estimated time to complete those selections During operation the display shows the re maining estimated operating time The estimated time shown in the display does not in clude delay times for heating water etc If Delay Wash is selected the display shows the delay time in hours Time may vary depending on the ...

Page 10: ...r arm Steam Deli cate Soft Medium Normal Soft Medium Strong Quick Dry Strong Quick Strong Rinse PARTS AND FEATURES CYCLE OPTION CHART The cycle guide below shows the default settings and available options for each cycle Steam Cycle Extra Rinse Sani Rinse Low Medium High Spray Intensity Upper Spray Arm Lower Spray Arm Child Lock Low Rinse Aid Indicator Eco Cycle Cycle Time Indicator ICONS ...

Page 11: ...oft NORMAL 86 1220F 30 500C 149 1580F 65 700C 1 7 6 4 gal 6 5 20 5 L 109 126 Min Medium QUICK DRY 1220F 500C 1620F 720C 7 6 gal 29 L 76 Min Strong QUICK 1220F 500C 1220F 500C 5 0 gal 19 L 33 Min Strong RINSE ONLY 1 0 gal 4 L 21 Min Medium Actual water consumption will vary depending on soil level and water hardness Actual cycle times may vary depending on soil level water temperature and hardness ...

Page 12: ...tions selected 6 CLOSE THE DOOR The dishwasher will start automatically after a slight delay when the door is closed and latched During the cycle the display will indicate the estimated time remaining for the cycle and options selected If the door is opened during the cycle the dishwasher will stop When the door is closed the cycle will resume from the point where it was stopped 7 END OF CYCLE Whe...

Page 13: ...cleaning performance The extra tall tub allows loading of dishes pans or other utensils up to 14 inches high 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 sil verware basket may be used in either t...

Page 14: ... to remove or baked on food near the steam spray arms towards the left side of the lower rack facing down The dishes will benefit from the direct steam spray and the lower spray arm wash action LOADING DISHES POTS LOADING POTS BOWLS Steam Nozzles Rear Front The tines are adjustable to fit dishes of various sizes Rear Front ...

Page 15: ...nives with the handles up to reduce the risk of personal injury SILVERWARE LOADING TIPS y y For best cleaning results use the top separators in the basket when loading silverware The separators will prevent nesting of silverware y y Load sharp items such as knives pointing down y y When unloading the dishwasher it is best to start with the sil verware basket Doing so will prevent water droplets fr...

Page 16: ...f the spray arms above and below the upper rack When loading larger items in the upper rack such as wine glasses or taller cups it may be necessary to remove the cutlery rack NOTE LOADING 12 PLACE SETTINGS Pull up the tine Rotate the tine The tines can be adjusted up or down The right side tines have handles for wider or small dishes UPPER RACK LOADING TIPS y y Place cups and glasses in the rows b...

Page 17: ...b To raise the rack Simply lift the rack at the center of each side see illustra tion until the rack locks into place in the upper position It is not necessary to lift the lock levers to raise the rack 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 after the retainers are removed Pull the upper rack out of the...

Page 18: ...keep flatware separated to avoid damage and improve cleaning Sample 10 place setting Right Wrong Alternate If the handles of your flatware are too thick then reverse the pieces so that the handles face the other direction as shown in the bottom figure Removing the Cutlery Rack The entire cutlery rack can be removed if more space is needed on the upper rack for larger items Always remove the cutler...

Page 19: ...evel is between the lines marked 15 and 25 Fill to the 25 line for hard water or heavily soiled loads Fill to the 15 line for soft water or lightly soiled loads Close the lid firmly until it clicks 2 Place proper detergent into this compartment Main wash Compartment 3 Pre wash Compartment Place proper detergent into this compartment If a prewash is desired fill the recessed prewash com partment ar...

Page 20: ...her if you have hard water and notice calcium buildup on your dishes If you notice film on your dishes use a lower setting Setting the rinse aid control too low will contribute to spotting and streaking of dishes and poor drying performance Setting the control too high can cause foaming which will cause poor wash performance To adjust the rinse aid dispenser setting remove the cap and ad just the ...

Page 21: ... water it is recommended to clean this filter at least once a month to prevent poor wash performance NOTE Mesh filter Outer filter Upper STS filter CARE CLEANING Number of Loads Per Week If you wash dishes before loading If you scrape and rinse dishes before loading If you only scrape dishes before loading If you do not scrape or rinse dishes before loading 1 3 Every 6 months Every 6 months Four t...

Page 22: ...ure that the nut locks back into place CLEANING METALLIC PARTS Some exterior and interior parts can be cleaned with a damp cloth or sponge A cloudy film may form on the surface of the stainless steel tub especially with hard water y y Make sure that the water jet holes are not blocked by food par ticles y y When cleaning is necessary remove the lower spray arm by pulling up y y After cleaning the ...

Page 23: ... make sure the retainer clip engages SEASONAL MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE y y If you will be absent for an extended period of time during warmer months it is recommended that you close the water valve and unplug the power cord or turn off the circuit breaker y y If you will be absent for an extended period of time during colder months and there is a possibility of freezing temperatures it is recom men...

Page 24: ...s the default setting but if necessary set the level to 4 so more rinse aid will be used Allow the dishwasher to completely finish the dry cycle before opening the door If the door is opened mid dry cycle the heat that is necessary for the hybrid dry system to work will escape out This will cause all of the dishes inside to remain wet once the cycle finishes What is the hybrid drying system The di...

Page 25: ... Stream particles are smaller and more active so their penetrating power is more effective Steam also increases the interior temperature of the dishwasher which helps in melting oily or waxy substances like lipstick along the rim of a glass What is Child Lock and how is it activated Child Lock is a feature that will prevent the controls from being changed during the cycle It does not prevent the d...

Page 26: ...e Water pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi Insufficient detergent Add the recommended amount of detergent See the Us ing Your Dishwasher section Rinse aid dispenser is empty Refill rinse aid dispenser Extremely hard water The best way to eliminate spots on your dishes is to install a whole house water softener in your home If a water softener is already installed or you do not plan on insta...

Page 27: ...nser empty Check and refill the rinse agent dispenser if empty Lamps don t illuminate Power is not connected Connect power supply Sprays arms do not rotate smoothly Holes of spray arms are blocked by food par ticles Clean the holes of spray arms Upper rack is crooked Rack is poorly adjusted See the Using Your Dishwasher section Dishwasher continuously beeps when the door is opened during or right ...

Page 28: ...nosis but ton on the phone 5 Keep the phone in place until the tone transmission has fin ished This takes about 17 seconds and the display will count down the time 6 When the recording is complete view the diagnosis by press ing the Next button on the phone Smart Diagnosis Through the Call Center 1 Call the LG call center at LG U S 1 800 243 0000 LG Canada 1 888 542 2623 2 When instructed to do so...

Page 29: ...mum 15A circuit breaker y y Water Pressure 20 120 psi 140 830 kPa y y Size WxDxH 23 3 4 x 24 5 8 x 33 1 2 603 mm x 625 mm x 851 mm y y Inlet Water Temperature 120 F 49 C minimum y y Product Weight 114 lbs 51 7kg The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 30: ...NATURE INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT TORT OR OTHERWISE Some states and or territories do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you the original purchaser specif...

Page 31: ...on of wiring or plumbing or correction of unauthorized repairs installation 2 Failure of the product to perform during power failures and interruptions or inadequate electrical service 3 Damage caused by leaky or broken water pipes frozen water pipes restricted drain lines inadequate or interrupted water supply or inadequate supply of air 4 Damage resulting from operating the Product in a corrosiv...

Page 32: ...ustomer Information Center For inquires or comments visit www lg com or call 1 800 243 0000 USA Consumer User 1 888 865 3026 USA Commercial User 1 888 542 2623 CANADA Register your product Online www lg com ...

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