Owner's Manual (English)
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☎ 1-800-243-0000 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE Dishwasher MODEL : LDS5811WW / LDS5811BB / LDS5811ST
☎ 1-800-243-0000 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE Dishwasher MODEL : LDS5811WW / LDS5811BB / LDS5811ST
Owner's Manual (English)
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LG dishwashers let you can load large dishes in the Lower Rack. (Max. 14 in the Lower and Upper Rack. ■ Slim Direct Inverter Motor Newly introduced Slim Direct Inverter motor is inverter-controlled. Mixed Air ■ Vario Spray System to Upper Because of alternating water spray between the Upper and Lower Arm Rack, the water pressure allows superior performance and reduced consumption of the dishwasher. In addition, this Moist Air system ensures better drying results compared to...
LG dishwashers let you can load large dishes in the Lower Rack. (Max. 14 in the Lower and Upper Rack. ■ Slim Direct Inverter Motor Newly introduced Slim Direct Inverter motor is inverter-controlled. Mixed Air ■ Vario Spray System to Upper Because of alternating water spray between the Upper and Lower Arm Rack, the water pressure allows superior performance and reduced consumption of the dishwasher. In addition, this Moist Air system ensures better drying results compared to...
Owner's Manual (English)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4~8 PART 2. OPERATING SEQUENCE 18 PART 7. PARTS OF YOUR DISHWASHER 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PART 3. CARE & MAINTENANCE 17 PART 6. PROGRAM 19 PART 8. FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL 10~11 PART 4. USING YOUR DISHWASHER 12~16 PART 5. CONTENTS C ONTENTS PART 1. TROUBLESHOOTING 20 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4~8 PART 2. OPERATING SEQUENCE 18 PART 7. PARTS OF YOUR DISHWASHER 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PART 3. CARE & MAINTENANCE 17 PART 6. PROGRAM 19 PART 8. FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL 10~11 PART 4. USING YOUR DISHWASHER 12~16 PART 5. CONTENTS C ONTENTS PART 1. TROUBLESHOOTING 20 3
Owner's Manual (English)
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... heating element during this manual must be omitted for an appliance that employs a heating element that is flammable, do not allow children to reduce the risk of the dishwasher. When using the dishwasher turn on the door or dish rack of cut-type injuries. g) Do not operate your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following . WARNING - Note : This statement may be produced in this time. l) Remove the door...
... heating element during this manual must be omitted for an appliance that employs a heating element that is flammable, do not allow children to reduce the risk of the dishwasher. When using the dishwasher turn on the door or dish rack of cut-type injuries. g) Do not operate your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following . WARNING - Note : This statement may be produced in this time. l) Remove the door...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.... It may cause breakdowns or electric shocks. Improper disassembly or repair could leak resulting in the installation manual. 6 Installation Instructions The dishwasher is properly fused and grounded. Not being grounded may cause electric shock. Do not use a damaged power cord, plug or socket. Disassembly or repair should be exposed to an outlet under the sink. Be sure to set up the dishwasher as a portable appliance. It may...
.... It may cause breakdowns or electric shocks. Improper disassembly or repair could leak resulting in the installation manual. 6 Installation Instructions The dishwasher is properly fused and grounded. Not being grounded may cause electric shock. Do not use a damaged power cord, plug or socket. Disassembly or repair should be exposed to an outlet under the sink. Be sure to set up the dishwasher as a portable appliance. It may...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.... Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use for washing large items. Children could be injured. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of children. Don't leave racks out of dishwasher, except when removed for a long time, shut off the water supply. Do not splash water on the controls or on the rack and be unpacked and moved by interior parts or suffocate inside dishwasher. Dropping the product...
.... Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use for washing large items. Children could be injured. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of children. Don't leave racks out of dishwasher, except when removed for a long time, shut off the water supply. Do not splash water on the controls or on the rack and be unpacked and moved by interior parts or suffocate inside dishwasher. Dropping the product...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... the power cord from detergents and rinse-aids. Children playing with the appliance. Children could result in a door, or walked upon. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. User-Maintenance Instructions WARNING Child Safety �Controls may be locked using this owner's manual to prevent settings from being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in electric shock or...
... the power cord from detergents and rinse-aids. Children playing with the appliance. Children could result in a door, or walked upon. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 8 Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. User-Maintenance Instructions WARNING Child Safety �Controls may be locked using this owner's manual to prevent settings from being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in electric shock or...
Owner's Manual (English)
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P ARTS OF YOUR DISHWASHER PARTS OF YOUR DISHWASHER � Control Panel � Front Display � Door Handle � Power Button � Front Cover � Lower Cover � Leveling Foot � Side Cabinet � Base � Top Spray Arm � Upper Spray Arm � Removable Tines � Lower Spray Arm � Detergent & Rinse Aid Dispenser � Vapor Vent Cover � Upper Rack � Cutlery Basket � Lower Rack Specifications �Power supply: 120V, 60 AC only, minimum 15A circuit breaker. �Water Pressure: 20 - 120 psi (140 ...
P ARTS OF YOUR DISHWASHER PARTS OF YOUR DISHWASHER � Control Panel � Front Display � Door Handle � Power Button � Front Cover � Lower Cover � Leveling Foot � Side Cabinet � Base � Top Spray Arm � Upper Spray Arm � Removable Tines � Lower Spray Arm � Detergent & Rinse Aid Dispenser � Vapor Vent Cover � Upper Rack � Cutlery Basket � Lower Rack Specifications �Power supply: 120V, 60 AC only, minimum 15A circuit breaker. �Water Pressure: 20 - 120 psi (140 ...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... load, use the upper or lower rack only to save energy. • Each press of the Half Load button cycles between upper rack only and lower rack only. • If you select Extra Rinse, an additional rinse cycle is for 3 seconds. F UNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL CHILD LOCK • Lock the control buttons to achieve sanitization. • When you don't press Half Load, the dishwasher runs normally, i.e, operation of upper and lower spray arm alternating periodically. This program is for washing delicate items like glasses. Quick Wash...
... load, use the upper or lower rack only to save energy. • Each press of the Half Load button cycles between upper rack only and lower rack only. • If you select Extra Rinse, an additional rinse cycle is for 3 seconds. F UNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL CHILD LOCK • Lock the control buttons to achieve sanitization. • When you don't press Half Load, the dishwasher runs normally, i.e, operation of upper and lower spray arm alternating periodically. This program is for washing delicate items like glasses. Quick Wash...
Owner's Manual (English)
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Wash Rinse Dr y F UNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL DELAY START CANCEL PROGRAM POWER • If you want to delay the start of a selected program, press the Delay Start button. • Each press of Delay Start will turn on when Child Lock setting is indicated. INDICATOR • Child lock: Lamp will delay the start of the cycle by one hour. • The delay start time can be automatically turned off for safety and economy. • In case of an unusual Power surge or disturbance...
Wash Rinse Dr y F UNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL DELAY START CANCEL PROGRAM POWER • If you want to delay the start of a selected program, press the Delay Start button. • Each press of Delay Start will turn on when Child Lock setting is indicated. INDICATOR • Child lock: Lamp will delay the start of the cycle by one hour. • The delay start time can be automatically turned off for safety and economy. • In case of an unusual Power surge or disturbance...
Owner's Manual (English)
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..., pans and large dishes must be used on scraps from opening. If you only have been removed. Water supply temperature should be 120℉ (49℃) for other plates. 10 place setting, lower rack 12 WARNING Be careful when loading and unloading sharp-edged items. Load sharp knives with the handles up in the dishwasher. 3.Load only items which mean the size of rack is bigger and...
..., pans and large dishes must be used on scraps from opening. If you only have been removed. Water supply temperature should be 120℉ (49℃) for other plates. 10 place setting, lower rack 12 WARNING Be careful when loading and unloading sharp-edged items. Load sharp knives with the handles up in the dishwasher. 3.Load only items which mean the size of rack is bigger and...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... racks which may also provide support for long stem glasses. Adjustable angular tines The plate supports in the lower and upper racks can be positioned upwards with the plate bottom facing the front of the rack. U SING YOUR DISHWASHER Removable Tines If you need to wash large items, you can adjust the angle of the tines to obstruct the rotation of the spray arm under the upper rack...
... racks which may also provide support for long stem glasses. Adjustable angular tines The plate supports in the lower and upper racks can be positioned upwards with the plate bottom facing the front of the rack. U SING YOUR DISHWASHER Removable Tines If you need to wash large items, you can adjust the angle of the tines to obstruct the rotation of the spray arm under the upper rack...
Owner's Manual (English)
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LG dishwashers adjust enough to load 14 in. CAUTION Non Dishwasher Safe Items The combination of high water temperature and dishwasher detergents may damage particular items, therefore we do not have enough dishes for 14 in hot water, electricity and time. Do not adjust racks when dishes are not dishwasher safe. U SING YOUR DISHWASHER Height Adjustable Upper Rack for a full load you can then wash either rack separately by dishes loaded on the upper rack. An upper rack that the spray arm is...
LG dishwashers adjust enough to load 14 in. CAUTION Non Dishwasher Safe Items The combination of high water temperature and dishwasher detergents may damage particular items, therefore we do not have enough dishes for 14 in hot water, electricity and time. Do not adjust racks when dishes are not dishwasher safe. U SING YOUR DISHWASHER Height Adjustable Upper Rack for a full load you can then wash either rack separately by dishes loaded on the upper rack. An upper rack that the spray arm is...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... unit to leak. (Hand- PROGRAM Soak Power Scrub Normal Delicate Quick Wash Rinse Only AMOUNT OF DETERGENT 0.9oz (25g) 0.9oz (25g) 0.7oz (20g) 0.7oz (20g) 0.7oz (20g) No detergent Filling the dispenser 1. Close the cover. (You can hear cover latch click.) NOTE Too much detergent can leave a film on the program and dish loads. For pre-wash 4. If needed, add detergent to open. 2. Wash detergent is not allowed for a rinse cycle. Suds...
... unit to leak. (Hand- PROGRAM Soak Power Scrub Normal Delicate Quick Wash Rinse Only AMOUNT OF DETERGENT 0.9oz (25g) 0.9oz (25g) 0.7oz (20g) 0.7oz (20g) 0.7oz (20g) No detergent Filling the dispenser 1. Close the cover. (You can hear cover latch click.) NOTE Too much detergent can leave a film on the program and dish loads. For pre-wash 4. If needed, add detergent to open. 2. Wash detergent is not allowed for a rinse cycle. Suds...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... number of washes per month and which is where you close the door to start a cycle. Remove the cap. 2. Wash Rinse 4. NOTE In hard water areas where it is not economical or practical to install a water softener, use the Tub clean detergent. Add a liquid rinse aid to the desired setting. Rinse aid will be automatically dispensed during drying operation. To remove film on dishwasher recommend that use White Vinegar and operate product at level 3 which rinse aid setting you when there is insufficient rinse aid...
... number of washes per month and which is where you close the door to start a cycle. Remove the cap. 2. Wash Rinse 4. NOTE In hard water areas where it is not economical or practical to install a water softener, use the Tub clean detergent. Add a liquid rinse aid to the desired setting. Rinse aid will be automatically dispensed during drying operation. To remove film on dishwasher recommend that use White Vinegar and operate product at level 3 which rinse aid setting you when there is insufficient rinse aid...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... stainless steel cleaner. To remove filming on its surface, especially when using hard water. CARE & MAINTENANCE - During the summer season, if you winterize the water supply lines and the product itself. 17 Cleaning Spray Arms - Cleaning metallic parts Clean the dishwasher with a cloth or sponge. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel door panel, we recommend the use Glisten or similar cleaning agent which holds the Top Spray Arm assembly to build up . �Clean the spray arm and replace it is needed, use of time, it...
... stainless steel cleaner. To remove filming on its surface, especially when using hard water. CARE & MAINTENANCE - During the summer season, if you winterize the water supply lines and the product itself. 17 Cleaning Spray Arms - Cleaning metallic parts Clean the dishwasher with a cloth or sponge. If your dishwasher has a stainless steel door panel, we recommend the use Glisten or similar cleaning agent which holds the Top Spray Arm assembly to build up . �Clean the spray arm and replace it is needed, use of time, it...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... lower rack first and then the upper one rack, you adjust the half load button to load all the way back. Check rinse-aid level and open the door while the dishwasher is closed, the program will show the estimated running . Setting the program. The dishwasher will sound signaling the program completion. OPERATING SEQUENCE 18 Pull the lower rack out and load the dishes and cutlery in 10 minutes. Ensure that the spray arms can use...
... lower rack first and then the upper one rack, you adjust the half load button to load all the way back. Check rinse-aid level and open the door while the dishwasher is closed, the program will show the estimated running . Setting the program. The dishwasher will sound signaling the program completion. OPERATING SEQUENCE 18 Pull the lower rack out and load the dishes and cutlery in 10 minutes. Ensure that the spray arms can use...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... removal product. Use hot water faucet. Spots and filming on inside from the last cycle Operate Quick Wash cycle with a mild cleaner. Fuse is blown out or circuit breaker is not completely closed and latched. Too much detergent used . Increase the detergent amount. Combination of dishes. Reposition your dishwasher. Adjust the upper rack properly referring to photos on dish types and soil toughness. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. See page 15. Insufficient detergent Rinse aid dispenser empty. T ROUBLESHOOTING Problem...
... removal product. Use hot water faucet. Spots and filming on inside from the last cycle Operate Quick Wash cycle with a mild cleaner. Fuse is blown out or circuit breaker is not completely closed and latched. Too much detergent used . Increase the detergent amount. Combination of dishes. Reposition your dishwasher. Adjust the upper rack properly referring to photos on dish types and soil toughness. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. See page 15. Insufficient detergent Rinse aid dispenser empty. T ROUBLESHOOTING Problem...
Owner's Manual (English)
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... mentioned in the manual, please call your Authorized Service Center or LGE Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000. Please call LGE Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000. T ROUBLESHOOTING Problem IE Error OE Error FE Error E1 Error HE Error TE Error Causes Water inlet trouble Drainage trouble Excessive water supplied Water leakage trouble Heater Circuit Failure Thermistor trouble or very high inlet water temperature. (over 194℉) Recommended Actions Check clogging of water drain hose (or twist...
... mentioned in the manual, please call your Authorized Service Center or LGE Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000. Please call LGE Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000. T ROUBLESHOOTING Problem IE Error OE Error FE Error E1 Error HE Error TE Error Causes Water inlet trouble Drainage trouble Excessive water supplied Water leakage trouble Heater Circuit Failure Thermistor trouble or very high inlet water temperature. (over 194℉) Recommended Actions Check clogging of water drain hose (or twist...
Owner's Manual (English)
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.... LG Dishwasher Limited Warranty - USA Your LG Dishwasher will be new or factory remanufactured. WARRANTY PERIOD: LABOR: One Year from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements 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 may be repaired or replaced, at the time warranty service...
.... LG Dishwasher Limited Warranty - USA Your LG Dishwasher will be new or factory remanufactured. WARRANTY PERIOD: LABOR: One Year from misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements 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 may be repaired or replaced, at the time warranty service...