28 TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE
CALLING
FOR SERVICE
Dishwasher will not
operate
Make sure that the door is completely closed and
latched.
Connect
the power supply or cord properly.
Door is not completely
closed.
Power supply or power cord is not con-
nected.
Fuse is blown
or circuit breaker tripped.
Dishwasher
is connected
to cold water.
The previous
cycle was stopped
before
completion
and residual water remains in
the dishwasher.
There is food in the bottom
of the unit or in
the filter.
Unwashed
dishes are left in the unit for a
long time.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Dishwasher
operates
too
Check the water supply connection
or water heater set-
long
ring. (Heating
cold water takes longer.)
Odor
Turn on the power, run the Cancel cycle option
to re-
move the residual water, then run the Quick cycle using
detergent
but with the dishwasher
empty.
Clean the filter and the interior
according
to the "Care
and Cleaning"
section
of the owner's
manual.
Run an empty
cycle with detergent,
or run an empty
cycle 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 dam-
age your appliance.)
Water remains in tub
Drain hose is kinked or clogged.
Adjust
hose or clear blockage.
after completion
of cycle
Spots and filming
on
dishes
Low water temperature.
Wrong amount
of detergent
used.
Overloading.
Improper
loading.
Insufficient
water pressure.
Insufficient
detergent.
Rinse aid dispenser
is empty.
Extremely
hard water
Water supply should
be at least 120°F for best wash
performance.
Use the recommended
amount
of detergent.
Do not overload
the dishwasher.
See the Using Your Dishwasher
section.
Water pressure should
be between
20 and 120 psi.
Add the recommended
amount
of detergent.
See the
Using Your Dishwasher
section.
Refill rinse aid dispenser.
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 installing
one, try adding
the "Extra Rinse" op-
tion as part of the wash cycle to help minimize
this condition.
To add an extra rinse to the cycle, select the
wash cycle and then press the RINSE button.
NOTE: Selecting
"Extra Rinse" will increase cycle times and water usage.
To remove
hard water
build up in the tub
Remove all dishes, silverware
and the silverware
holder from the dishwasher.
Only the racks should
remain
in the tub.
Fill a measuring
cup with white
vinegar, approximately
14~17 ounces (400~500mL),
and place the mea-
suring cup in the lower rack.
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Run a Normal
cycle and select Extra Rinse
and Sanitary
then close the door.
DO NOT USE DETERGENT
NOTE: Make sure to let the dishwasher
complete
the entire
cycle. This cleaning
method
should
only be
done as needed.
If you have followed
this troubleshooting
guide and the problem
persists, or if the problem
you are experiencing
is not listed here, please
call LGE Customer
Service at 1-800-243-0000(US),
1-888-542-2623(Canada).