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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

18

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ADDING DETERGENT TO THE DISPENSER

Only use detergent intended for automatic dishwashers.

Detergent must be put into the detergent compartment be-
fore starting any cycle.

Use less detergent if the dishes are only lightly soiled. Using ex-

resulting in poor wash performance.

The amount of detergent needed depends on the cycle, load 
size, and soil level of dishes.

Remove the label on the dispenser prior to running 

the dishwasher.

 

NOTE

3

Pre wash
Compartment

Place proper detergent
into this compartment

-

partment area in the lid with detergent. 

 CAUTION

DETERGENT INFORMATION

Use only detergent intended for automatic dishwashers. Incorrect 

-

eration. Excess sudsing may reduce wash performance and may 
cause the dishwasher to leak. DO NOT use hand dish washing de-
tergent in this dishwasher. 

Do not use detergent tablets for shorter wash cycles. 

the dishwasher, resulting in poor wash performance.

The tablet may not dissolve completely, causing 

 

NOTE

1

Push button to open

If the lid is closed, press the lever on the bottom side of 
the lid to open the dispenser. 

Add  dish  washing  detergent  to  the  main  wash  com-
partment until the level is between the lines marked 20 
and 30. Fill to the 30 line for hard water or heavily soiled 
loads. Fill to the 20 line for soft water or lightly soiled 
loads.

2

Place proper detergent
into this compartment

Main wash
Compartment

Содержание LDS5540ST

Страница 1: ...GLISH P No MFL66281421 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 LDS5540ST WW BB LDS5560ST WW BB FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ...

Страница 2: ...ilverware Basket Height Adjustable Upper Rack 1 6 Loading the Upper Rack 1 6 Folding Down the Upper Tines 1 7 Loading the Cutlery Rack on some models 1 7 Height Adjustable Tray on some models 1 8 Adding Detergent to the Dispenser 1 9 Adding Rinse Aid to the Dispenser 20 CARE AND CLEANING 20 Keeping the dishwasher 20 Cleaning the Metallic Parts 20 Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm 2 1 Cleaning the Top S...

Страница 3: ...not tamper with the controls Do not abuse sit on or stand on the door or dish racks of the dishwasher To reduce the risk of injury do not allow children to play in or around the dishwasher 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 been used for such a period of t...

Страница 4: ...f this Do not install or store the dishwasher where it will be exposed to weather conditions Failure to observe this precaution may result in Do not damage or place heavy items on the power cord of the appliance Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power cord Do not grasp the power cord or touch the dishwasher controls with wet hands Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power cor...

Страница 5: ...YING SYSTEM dries dishes without the use of a heating element that would increase en ergy consumption VARIO SPRAY SYSTEM The water spray alternates between the upper and lower racks so all of the power from the motor is di rected to one rack at a time This concentrates all of the cleaning power of the motor on each rack in turn SOFT FOOD GRINDER AND SELF CLEANING FILTER For best wash results your ...

Страница 6: ...D DISPENSER 13 DRYING VENT COVER 14 UPPER RACK 15 SILVERWARE BASKET 16 LOWER RACK 1 2 5 6 3 4 8 7 11 9 10 14 15 16 13 12 SPECIFICATIONS Model LDS5540ST WW BB LDS5560ST WW BB Power Supply Water Pressure 20 120 psi 140 830 kPa Size WxDxH 23 3 4 x 24 5 8 x 33 1 2 603 mm x 625 mm x 851 mm Inlet Water Temperature Product Weight 120 V 60 Hz AC only minimum 15 A circuit breaker 120 F 49 C minimum LDS5540...

Страница 7: ... the dishes will help prevent odors in the dishwasher No detergent should be used QUICK LDS5560 Display varies by model LDS5540 Display varies by model LDS5560 DUAL WASH This cycle washes the upper and lower racks at different spray intensities The default setting for this cycle washes the lower rack with strong spray intensity and the upper rack with soft spray intensity This provides optimum cle...

Страница 8: ...ude 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 soil level of your load The RINSE AID symbol indicates that the rinse aid NOTE POWER Press the Power button to turn on the control panel If no cycle is selected within four minutes the dishwasher will After the cycle is complete the power automatically turns If t...

Страница 9: ...ion of any kind the PF indicator will display and power will be automatically turned off for safety The cycle will need to be restarted EXTRA DRY Select the Extra Dry option for better drying performance This option adds 60 minutes of extra drying time to the cycle The Extra Dry button will illuminate when the option has been selected Press and hold the Rinse and Spray buttons for three seconds TO...

Страница 10: ...ium Delicate Soft Medium Strong Strong Strong Strong Medium Strong CYCLE OPTION CHART The cycle guide below shows the available options for each cycle Extra Rinse Sanitary Rinse Low Medium High Spray Intensity Upper Spray Arm Lower Spray Arm ICONS Child Lock Low Rinse Aid Indicator Cycle Time Indicator Extra Dry Dual Wash LDS5560 Quick Dry LDS5560 Quick LDS5540 Quick LDS5560 Rinse Only LDS5560 Upp...

Страница 11: ...L 6 7 gal 25 3 L 6 1 gal 23 L 7 5 gal 28 5 L 6 3 gal 24 L 5 gal 19 L 5 gal 19 L 1 3 gal 4 75 L 6 1 gal 23 L 149 65 149 65 115 46 115 46 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 Wash Rinse Pre1 Pre2 Main Wash Rinse 1 Rinse 2 Heated Rinse Dry Water Usage Cycle Time 166 Min 144 Min ...

Страница 12: ...and options 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 CYC...

Страница 13: ...e 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 the lower or upper rack RACK LOADING TIPS LOADING 10 PLACE SETTINGS Load plates soup bowls etc between the tines Load cookie sheets cake pans and other large items on the sides or back of the rack Loading these items in th...

Страница 14: ...14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOLDING DOWN THE LOWER TINES LOADING DISHES POTS LOADING POTS BOWLS MIZ ZWV ...

Страница 15: ...ilverware from the upper rack 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 S S 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 S S S S S S S S 1 1 3 3 HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE UPPER RACK The upper rack adjusts up and down Adjust the upper rack up to allow tall and oversized items of up to 14 inches high in the low er rack Adjust the upper rack down to allow placemen...

Страница 16: ...s Make sure items do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arms above and below the upper rack LOADING 12 PLACE SETTINGS UPPER RACK LOADING TIPS Place cups and glasses in the rows between the rack tines Plac ing them over the rack tines can lead to breakage and water spots To avoid chipping do not let stem ware touch other items Place items so that the open end faces down for cleaning and d...

Страница 17: ...aning 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 Each tray is adjusted by lifting it out and rotating it front to back Removing the Cutlery Rack The entire cutlery rack can be removed if more space is needed on the upper rack for larger items Always re...

Страница 18: ...DETERGENT INFORMATION Use only detergent intended for automatic dishwashers Incorrect eration Excess sudsing may reduce wash performance and may cause the dishwasher to leak DO NOT use hand dish washing de tergent in this dishwasher Do not use detergent tablets for shorter wash cycles the dishwasher resulting in poor wash performance The tablet may not dissolve completely causing NOTE 1 Push butto...

Страница 19: ...t the setting higher if you have hard water and notice calcium buildup on your dishes 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 rinse aid lever to the desired setting Point the ...

Страница 20: ...ed with a damp cloth steel tub especially with hard water Make sure that the water jet holes are not blocked by food par ticles When cleaning is necessary remove the lower spray arm by pulling up After cleaning the lower spray arm replace it by pushing down until it clips into place Be sure that the spray arm is able to turn freely CLEANING THE UPPER SPRAY ARM Pull the upper rack forward Make sure...

Страница 21: ...he top spray arm replace it Slide it back into place and make sure the retainer clip engages SEASONAL MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 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 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 me...

Страница 22: ...setting but if necessary set the level to 4 so more rinse aid will be used 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 What is the hybrid drying system The dishwasher does not rely on a heating element for the drying process instead it relies o...

Страница 23: ... is PF showing up on the display PF is not an error code indicating a malfunction PF indicates that there was a power failure This function protects the dishwasher in the event that the power goes out or the power to the unit is disrupted When power is returned and a button is pushed this will display for 10 seconds and then go away INSTALLATION What size is the 90 elbow The 90 elbow should have a...

Страница 24: ... be at least 120 F for best wash performance Wrong amount of detergent used Use the recommended amount of detergent Overloading Do not overload the dishwasher Improper loading See the Using Your Dishwasher section Water pressure should be between 20 and 120 psi Add the recommended amount of detergent See the Us ing Your Dishwasher section Rinse aid dispenser is empty Extremely hard water The best ...

Страница 25: ...t Dishes don t dry Rinse agent dispenser empty empty Lamps do not illuminate Power is not connected Connect power supply Sprays arms do not rotate smoothly Holes of spray arms are blocked by food particles Clean the holes of spray arms Upper rack is crooked Rack is poorly adjusted See the Height Adjustable Upper Rack section Dishwasher continuously beeps when the door is opened during or right aft...

Страница 26: ...bout 17 LDS5540 6 LDS5560 seconds and the display will count down the time 10 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 by the call center agent hold the mouthpiece of your phone near the speaker located on ...

Страница 27: ...QUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY 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 from state to state or territory to territory...

Страница 28: ...trips to deliver pick up or install the product instructing a customer on operation of the product repair or replacement of fuses or correction 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 restrict...

Страница 29: ...LG Customer Information Center For inquires or comments visit www lg com or call 1 800 243 0000 USA Consumer User 1 888 542 2623 CANADA Register your product Online www lg com ...

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