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1-800-243-0000 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR LG CUSTOMER SERVICE Dishwasher MODEL : LDF8812ST/LDF8812WW/LDF8812BB Please read this manual carefully. It provides instructions on safe installation, use and maintenance. Retain it for future reference. Record the model and serial numbers of your machine and report this information to your dealer if your machine requires service.
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For best wash results, the self-cleaning filter system continuously cleans the water as it circulates. Your LG dishwasher has a self-cleaning filter that grinds food into small particles before it goes down the drain. Fine Mesh • Dual Intensity TM Wash Cycle The spray intensity of the upper and lower racks independently.
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PART 1. SAFETY AND CAUTION ..................PART 2. PARTS OF YOUR DISHWASHER ................OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PART 3. FUNCTIONS OF CONTROL PANEL ..............PART 4. USING YOUR DISHWASHER ................10~14 PART 5. CARE & MAINTENANCE ..................PART 6. OPERATING SEQUENCE ..................PART 7.
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Electrical Shock Hazard Tip Over Hazard Do not put excessive downward force on the Not following these instructions can result in death, fire or electrical shock. open door prior to installationas this could The dishwasher MUST be grounded. cause damage to the unit or cause it to tip over. The dishwasher should not be used before Connect the ground wire to green ground connector in terminal box.
WARNING Serious injury or death may occur if the following instructions are not observed. Don't leave racks out of Do not allow children or pets dishwasher. to play on the door or inside the dishwasher. Children might play inside Do not allow children to hang a dishwasher.
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CAUTION Failure to observe the following instructions may result in injury, malfunction or poor performance. / ......After installation, make sure Place dishwasher on even and solid floor. water supply connections are tight. _&___,/ ../,--_" ' J _ Uneven surface may cause Loosened connection abnormal noise.
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0 Control Panel • Removable Tines O Front Display (SignaLight O Lower Spray Arm O Door Handle !_ Detergent & Rinse Aid Dispenser O Front Cover _ Vapor Vent Cover O Lower Cover O Tub Lamp (lllumiTub TM ) ¢ 0 Leveling Foot @ Upper Rack...
FrontDisplay ..Process Indicator (SignaLight 'Press the program that WASH RINSE CLEAN Corresponds to your '_,_ _//! desired wash Cyc!e I _i _ i _iii iiii!_i_ii_ iiii I iii_ i_ I ii _i ii ii i i i i i i i i *Child Lock(_): Lamp when Child Lock...
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. Repeated pressing Of file ' If YoU want to delay the start of ,Pressing th e pOWER button Spray button will select a selected program, press file turns on power to the control: Strong(_-)), Medium(N:) Delay star t button! i After the _ycle is Complete;...
Before using the dishwasher, please Basically the lower rack is not meant to load small items like cups, wine glasses, or small read the Important Safety Instructions. plates. These items should be loaded on the Water supply temperature should be a minimum upper rack for proper distribution.
Removable Tines Loading the Upper Rack If you need to wash large items, you can remove The upper rack is best loaded with more delicate the tines from the lower rack. items, small plates, cutlery basket, cups, glasses and dishwasher safe plastic items.
Loading Option Height Adjustable Upper Rack for 14 in. Half In the event that you do not have enough dishes for lower rack capacity a full load, you can simply load dishes in the upper The upper rack adjusts up and down to let you put rack or in the lower rack only.
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Adding detergent to dispenser Filling the dispenser 1. Push latch to open. • Detergent must be put into the detergent chamber before starting every cycle except when Rinse Only is selected. • If your dishes are only moderately dirty, you may be able to use less detergent than recommended.
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Adding Rinse Aid to dispenser • Rinse Aid Amount Setting The factory setting is at level 3, which is where you The use of rinse aid is required to prevent possible can expect the best performance under most spots on dishes water droplets remaning after the conditions.
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For best results, it is important to periodically check and care for the filters and spray arms. WARNING : To prevent any possible injury during care and maintenance/cleaning, be sure to wear gloves and/or protective clothing. - Top Spray Arm Cleaning metallic parts...
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1. Load the dishes. 6. Close the door. The dishwasher starts automatically after a Remove any scraps of food in advance. Pull slight delay. the lower rack out and load the dishes and cutlery in and push it all the way back. Pull the upper rack out and load the cups, 7.
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>i/iii Problem Dishwasher does not operate Doorisnotcompletely dosed. Checkthe dooriscompletely dosedand latched. Powersupplyis notconnected. Connectpowersupplyproperly. Fuseis blown. Replace fuseor resetcircuitbreaker. TOo!0rig operation Unitconnected tocoldwater. Check water supply connectionor water heater setting (Heating coldwatertakeslonger). Odor Previous cyclewasstoppedbefore OperateQuickWash cyde with detergents withoutloading dishes.
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Please call 1-800-243-0000 and choose the Stainless Steel Door Liner and Tub: Lifetime (as long appropriate option to locate your nearest LG as owned by the original purchaser) Authorized Service Center. Replacement Units and Repair Parts may be new or factory remanufactured.