Technical Safety

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.Observe the information given in Specifications regarding the maximum number of place settings to be washed of the dishwasher.The water pressure must be between 0.05 MPa and 1.0 MPa.

Installation

Never attempt to operate the appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.If the power cord is damaged or the hole of the socket outlet is loose, do not use the power cord and contact an authorized service centre.Do not modify the power cord provided with the appliance. Please contact the LG Customer information centre to advise of its incompatibility.This appliance should only be transported by two or more people holding the appliance securely.Do not install the appliance in a damp and dusty place. Do not install or store the appliance in any outdoor area, or any area that is subject to weathering conditions such as direct sunlight, wind, or rain or temperatures below freezing.Do not plug multiple socket outlets, an extension power cable or adapter with this appliance.Disconnect the power cord, 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.Fix the drain hose securely in place.This appliance is not designed for maritime use or for mobile installations such as in RVs, trailers, or aircraft.This appliance must be positioned near to an electrical power supply.When installing or moving the appliance, be careful not to pinch, crush, or damage the power cord.Use new hose or hose-set supplied with the appliance. Reusing old hoses can cause a water leak and subsequent property damage.Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current.This appliance is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding power plug. The power plug must be plugged into an appropriate socket outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.After installing, check the hose connection for leaks before moving the appliance into the cabinet opening.Do not damage or place heavy items on the power cord of the appliance.This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications only and must not be used for commercial purposes.For a permanently connected dishwasher: This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead to the appliance.Connect the ground wire to the green ground connector in the terminal box.

Operation

Immediately unplug the power plug and contact an LG Electronics customer information centre if you detect a strange sound, odour, or smoke coming from the appliance.Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance. All repairs and servicing must be performed by qualified service personnel unless specifically recommended in this Owner’s Manual. Use only authorized factory parts.Do not leave the appliance door open. Children may hang on the door or crawl inside the appliance, causing damage or injury.Do not use flammable gas and combustible substances (benzene, gasoline, thinner, petroleum, alcohol, etc.) near the appliance.Do not attempt to separate any panels or disassemble the appliance. Do not apply any sharp objects to the control panel in order to operate the appliance.Do not bend the power cable excessively or place a heavy object on it.Do not put animals, such as pets into the appliance.Do not touch the power plug or the appliance controls with wet hands.If there is a gas leakage (isobutane, propane, natural gas, etc.), do not touch the appliance or power plug and ventilate the area immediately.In case of flood, disconnect the power plug and contact the LG Electronics Customer Information Centre.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, before using the appliance turn on all hot water tap and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.Keep the area underneath and around your appliances free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.Some dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after completion of the wash cycle.Do not operate the appliance unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a appliance and keep them out of the reach of children.Do not wash and dry articles that have been soaked in explosive substances such as gasoline, solvents, solvent-based detergent.When loading items to be washed:Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.Do not touch any heating element (where it is exposed) during or immediately after use.Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.After cleaning the dishes, turn off the tap. Turn on the tap again and check the connection status of water supply hose before cleaning.Do not open the door while the appliance is in operation. Water will splash out and could cause a slipping hazard.Be careful not to catch your hand when closing the door of the appliance.Do not come into contact with any fitted 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.Knives and other utensils with sharp points must be loaded in the basket with their points down or placed in a horizontal position.The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazard.Do not touch the heat dry blower. During operation, after cycles complete and for periods after operation the heat dry blower can remain extremely hot so you should not touch the area. (Only for models with a heat dry blower.)

Maintenance

Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable. Always grip the power plug firmly and pull straight out from the socket outlet.Securely plug the power plug in the socket outlet after completely removing any moisture and dust.Do not spray water inside or outside the appliance to clean it.Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning the appliance. Setting the controls to the OFF or stand by position does not disconnect this appliance from the power supply.

Disposal

Before discarding an old appliance, unplug it. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse.Dispose of all packaging materials (such as plastic bags and styrofoam) away from children. The packaging materials can cause suffocation.Remove the door before disposing of or discarding this appliance to avoid the danger of children or small animals getting trapped inside.