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OWNER’S MANUAL

DISHWASHER

ENGLISH

LUDP890***

MFL69261731

Rev.06_072822

www.LGSIGNATURE.com

Copyright © 2020-2022 LG Electronics Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Read this owner’s manual thoroughly before operating the appliance and keep it 

handy for reference at all times. This abridged owner's manual addresses user safety, 

precautions, and installation information.

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Total/HQ/GatewayPage/main.html or scan the QR code above; or

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3. Call or write to customer service as provided in your Limited Warranty.

Scan to see the online manual.

Summary of Contents for SIGNATURE LUDP890 Series

Page 1: ...at all times This abridged owner s manual addresses user safety precautions and installation information To view the complete owner s manual you may 1 Online manual Visit the LG website at http gscs manual lge com Total HQ GatewayPage main html or scan the QR code above or 2 Printable PDF manual Visit lg com and search for your model number or 3 Call or write to customer service as provided in you...

Page 2: ...Supply Line and Power 18 Connecting the Drain Hose 19 Leveling Dishwasher 20 Securing Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening 21 Final Installation Check 23 OPERATION 23 Before Using 24 Control Panel 25 Wash Cycles 26 Options and Extra Functions 27 Loading the Dishwasher 27 Loading the Silverware Basket 28 Loading the Lower Rack 28 Loading the Upper Rack 29 Loading the Cutlery Rack 30 Adding Cleaning Produc...

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: ...s 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 of reach of small children Ma...

Page 6: ...mage 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 water faucets and unplug the appliance if the appliance is to be left for an extended period of time such as during vacations Do not store or spill liquid detergents cleaners or bleaches chlorine bleach oxygen bleach on the appliance Doing so may res...

Page 7: ...from this process inside your new dishwasher Front View a Control Panel Door Handle b Front Cover c Lower Cover d Leveling Feet e Base f SignaLight g Safety Cover h Shipping Brace SignaLight Front Display The top control models have 3 indicator LEDs centered at the top of the front cover Red Error See the Error Codes in Troubleshooting section White steady Normal operation White blinking Cycle has...

Page 8: ...r and interior of the dishwasher before installing the appliance Press the tab to remove the cable tie by hand Cutting the tie with a knife or scissors may damage the rack or the silverware basket Accessories a Installation Brackets 2 ea b Wood Screws 4 ea c Hose Clamp d Sound Insulation Sheet e Toe Kick Front f Toe Kick Rear g Bracket 2 ea h Sound Baffle i Pad j Strip 2 ea k Damper 2 ea Product S...

Page 9: ...EW ENGLISH Water Pressure 20 psi 80 psi 140 kPa 550 kPa Dimensions Width X Depth X Height 23 3 4 X 24 5 8 X 33 5 8 603 mm X 625 mm X 854 mm Inlet Water Temperature 120 149 49 65 Net Weight 95 lbs 43 1 kg Model LUDP890 ...

Page 10: ...shall not be copied disclosed distributed disseminated publicized or reproduced in whole or in part without the prior written authorization of LG Electronics The Guide may contain inaccuracies and or typographical errors and may be changed or updated at any time by LGE without notice Parts not Provided a Electrical Cable 16 AWG with 2 conductors and 1 ground b Water Supply Tube Minimum 3 8 O D cop...

Page 11: ... into Cabinet Opening e Connecting Water Supply Line and Power f Connecting the Drain Hose g Leveling Dishwasher h Securing Dishwasher in Cabinet Opening i Final Installation Check Product Dimensions Back View Side View For easiest installation see marked areas a for water and electrical clearances in base of dishwasher Water supply hose drain hose and electric cable should be passed through this ...

Page 12: ...warranty and leaks caused by improper installation may result in property damage Do not use existing holes unless they are in the target area Failure to properly locate the hole for the water and drain lines may prevent the dishwasher from installing flush with the cabinets and could result in kinked pinched crushed stressed or damaged lines Preparing Water and Electrical Connections WARNING Water...

Page 13: ...e 2 channels in the bottom of the dishwasher for routing the water and electrical connections As shown in the bottom view below channel a is for the water supply line and channel b is for the electrical cable 1 Turn off the house water supply and the circuit breaker or dedicated power before connecting the dishwasher 2 Run the water supply line along the floor 6 1 2 7 3 4 165 mm 197 mm from the le...

Page 14: ...acking materials from the interior of the dishwasher before installing the appliance Attaching Installation Brackets For countertops 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 S...

Page 15: ...ening b of the tub to move or lift the dishwasher 1 Align the dishwasher with the opening Make sure the water supply line and electrical cable are in the correct positions to slide into their channels properly 2 Smooth out or pad the edges of 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 f...

Page 16: ...Water Supply Line and Power Connecting Water Supply Line 1 With the home water supply turned off connect the water supply line to the inlet valve on the left front of the dishwasher CAUTION Tape or compound should not be used on dishwasher inlet valve 2 Tighten the compression nut 3 Slide the water supply line back through the channel pulling gently from inside the cabinet to make sure the line is...

Page 17: ...m the appliance 5 Insert a strain relief b through the hole in the junction box Tighten the ring nut c to secure it in place 6 Insert the electrical cable through the hole in the strain relief Tighten 2 screws to secure the cable 7 Pull the existing wires through the openings in the junction box Tighten 2 screws d to reassemble the junction box in the appliance 8 Pair the white black and green wir...

Page 18: ...sher in the silverware basket If connecting the dishwasher s drain hose to the garbage disposal be sure to follow your garbage disposal s manual for proper installation instructions Drain Hose Requirements Follow local codes and ordinances Do not exceed 12 ft 3 65 m distance to drain Do not connect drain hoses from other appliances to the dishwasher s drain hose If an extension drain hose is requi...

Page 19: ...t plug with a hammer and screwdriver 2 Connect the end of the drain hose a to the air gap b with the hose clamp provided Move the clamp into position and tighten it with a flat blade screwdriver This avoids water being siphoned from the tub 3 If it is not connected attach the rubber hose connector to the disposal or waste tee with a hose clamp not provided Leveling Dishwasher Check that the dishwa...

Page 20: ...y and the dishwasher will not turn on Adjusting Front Leveling Feet Use a flat blade screwdriver to turn the front leveling feet and adjust the front of the tub Turn the front leveling feet clockwise to raise the front of the tub and counterclockwise to lower it The adjustments work identically for both front leveling feet When a flat blade screwdriver is unavailable use a 1 4 square drive wrench ...

Page 21: ...p Use the bracket screws provided to secure the brackets at the top of the dishwasher to the underside of the wood countertop Securing Dishwasher to Cabinet Frame If desired the dishwasher can also be secured to the cabinet frame using the instructions which follow 1 Remove the 2 plastic caps from the mounting bracket access holes 2 Drive a wood screw through the mounting bracket and into the cabi...

Page 22: ...inked or pinched Feed the drain and water supply hoses through the hole under the 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 Drain hose is connected to the disposal without removing the knockout plug Remove the knockout plug from the disposal Wast...

Page 23: ...cycle the dishwasher will stop To resume the cycle see methods 1 and 2 above If the door is opened during the cycle and is not closed within four seconds after selecting the Start button or if the door is closed without pressing the Start button the white LED with time flashes an audible tone is heard and the cycle does not start 7 End of cycle When the cycle is complete a chime will sound and the...

Page 24: ...stimated operating time NOTE 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 Cycle time may vary depending on the soil level of your load Rinse Refill This lamp illuminates when the rinse aid level is low The LED automatically shuts off when the rinse aid is refilled or the level is set ...

Page 25: ...his cycle The steam option cannot be turned off on this cycle 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 Select the Night Dry option if leaving dishes overnight Press and hold Extra Dry for three seconds to activate Night Dry After the cycle ends the fan runs for an...

Page 26: ...dded to a cycle the Sanitized indicator stays lit at the end of the cycle if the dishes were properly sanitized If the dishwasher could not properly sanitize the dishes because the Steam option was not selected the cycle was interrupted or the water could not be heated to the required temperature the indicator will not light up at the end of the cycle Open and close the door or press POWER to turn...

Page 27: ...inted silver or gold leaf china Wood or bone handled utensils Iron or non rustproof utensils Plastic items which are not dishwasher safe Sterling silver or gold plated flatware or delicate or metal rimmed china Fragile items such as crystal glasses CAUTION Do not place pots or pans with plastic handles in the appliance as the handles may deteriorate due to the heat and detergent Waterproof or long...

Page 28: ...ack up to fit smaller dishes For more details refer to the online owner s manual Loading the Upper Rack Loading Dishes into the Upper Rack Loading 10 Place Settings Loading 12 Place Settings Upper Rack Loading Tips For details refer to the online owner s manual Loading the Cup Rack Extra cups or cooking utensils can be laid on the fold down cup racks which also provide support for long stemmed gla...

Page 29: ...ove the rack wear gloves and handle the screwdriver carefully to avoid personal injury or damage to the dishwasher Loading the Cutlery Rack The cutlery rack is best suited for flatware The separators on the cutlery racks help keep flatware separated to avoid damage and improve cleaning NOTE For best cleaning performance place flatware in the silverware baskets Heavily soiled utensils or items with...

Page 30: ...ed to prevent water spots on dishes and to enhance drying performance For more details refer to the online owner s manual Rinse Aid Dispenser Adjustment The dispenser has five adjustment levels The dishwasher is programmed at the factory for a rinse 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 calc...

Page 31: ...evel and Clean Indicator Light When the cycle is complete or the appliance has problems you have the option of receiving push notifications on a smart phone Push Alerts Turn on the Push Alerts to receive appliance status notifications The notifications are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is off NOTE If you change your wireless router Internet service provider or password delete the conn...

Page 32: ...can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user ...

Page 33: ...UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code that is contained in this product under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that have the obligation to disclose source code and to access all referred license terms copyright notices and other relevant do...

Page 34: ...cles 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 Using Machine Clean Run the Machine Clean cycle once a month or after every 30 cycles to eliminate residual soil odor white spots and other...

Page 35: ...n areas with hard water clean the filter at least once a month with a soft brush Clean the filters using non abrasive materials and warm running water 1 Remove the lower rack and position the bottom spray arm so a wider vee is open to the front 2 Turn the inner filter counter clockwise and take out the assembled inner filter and stainless steel filter With the filters removed check the sump openin...

Page 36: ...er 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 counter clockwise and pulling down 3 Remove food particles by rinsing or shaking the spray arm 4 If any food residue blocks the spray arm holes remove it with a pin or any s...

Page 37: ... you will be absent for an extended period of time during warmer months close the water valve and disconnect the power supply line or turn off the circuit breaker Clean the filter tub and dispenser to prevent odor If you will be absent for an extended period of time during colder months and there is a possibility of freezing temperatures winterize the water supply lines and the dishwasher itself W...

Page 38: ...cream are loaded in the appliance To clear the error turn the appliance off and start a new cycle 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 ...

Page 39: ...ne is turned on Turn off the Mobile data on your smartphone before connecting the appliance The wireless network name SSID is set incorrectly The wireless network name SSID should be a combination of English letters and numbers Do not use special characters The router frequency is not 2 4 GHz Only a 2 4 GHz router frequency is supported Set the wireless router to 2 4 GHz and connect the appliance ...

Page 40: ...IED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THE PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL LG OR ITS U S DISTRIBUTORS DEALERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST GOODWILL LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS WORK STOPPAGE IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER GO...

Page 41: ...ts or services that were not authorized by LG Damage or missing items to any display or open box Product Refurbished Product or any Product sold As Is Where Is With all Faults or similar disclaimer Products with original serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined Increases in utility costs and additional utility expenses Any noises associated with normal operatio...

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Page 43: ...ased 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 w...

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Page 45: ...omponents or cleaning products including without limitation water filters that are not approved authorized by LGECI Damage or failure caused by transportation and handling including scratches dents chips and or other damage to the finish of the Product unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to LGECI within one 1 week of delivery of the Products Damage o...

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Page 47: ...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 2973 You must include in the opt out e mail or provi...

Page 48: ...Not draining because drain hose is kinked OE error Reinstall the drain hose The knockout plug in the garbage disposal is not removed OE error Remove the plug on the disposal The disposal or air gap is blocked by debris OE error Clean the disposal or the air gap Inlet valve and drain hose connection problem caused by improper installation External leakage Reinstall the hose Door movement or closing...

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