Installation

Install the product on a firm and level floor.This dishwasher must be connected to a hot water supply with a temperature range between 120 °F (49 °C) and 149 °F (65 °C). This temperature range provides the best washing results and shortest cycle time. The temperature should not exceed 149°F (65 °C) to prevent damage to dishes.Do not put the drain hose under the dishwasher during installation.Do not turn the dishwasher upside down. Doing so can damage the product.Follow these instructionsa) The power-supply receptacle for the appliance must be installed in a cabinet or on a wall adjacent to the undercounter space in which the appliance is to be installed;b) There must be an opening through the partition between the compartments specified in (a) that is large enough for the attachment plug to pass through. The longest dimension of the opening must not be more than 38 mm (1.5 in);c) The edges of the opening specified in (b) must, if the partition is wood, be smooth and rounded, or, if the partition is metal, be covered with an edge protector; andd) Care must be exercised, when the appliance is installed or removed, to reduce the likelihood of damage to the power-supply cord.If the power supply cord, water supply hose, or drain hose is passed through an opening in a metal cabinet, the edges of the opening must be covered by an edge protector to avoid risk of electric shock, leaking, or fire. 1 1/2" (38.1 mm) plastic or rubber wire grommets can be purchased online or at a local hardware store for this purpose. For further details, call an LG Electronics Customer Information Center at 1-800-984-6306 (U.S.A.) or 1-888-542-2623 (Canada).

Operation

Do not place objects on top of the appliance.Turn off the water faucets and unplug the appliance if the appliance is to be left for an extended period of time, such as during vacations.Do not store or spill liquid detergents, cleaners, or bleaches (chlorine bleach, oxygen bleach) on the appliance. Doing so may result in corrosion, discoloration or damage to the surface of the appliance.Do not touch draining water which may be hot.If the drain hose and the water supply hose are frozen in winter, defrost before using the appliance.Do not put hands, feet, or metal objects below or behind the appliance.

Maintenance

If cooking oil is spilled on the exterior of the product, wipe it off immediately. Do not clean the exterior of the product with cleaners which contain alcohol, thinners, bleach, benzene, flammable liquids, or abrasives. These substances may discolor or damage the appliance.Aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene can damage the surface of the product. These compounds are found in many common household products such as detergents, paints, cosmetics, air fresheners, disinfectants, and even some foods such as oils, spices, and smoked meat or fish. Regularly wipe down the control panel and other outside surfaces of the product with a clean, damp cloth to help prevent damage.