T ROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Causes | Recommended Actions |
Dishwasher does not operate | Door is not completely closed. | Check the door is completely closed and latched. |
| Power supply is not connected. | Connect power supply properly. |
| Fuse is blown. | Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. |
Too long operation | Unit connected to cold water. | Check water supply connection or water heater setting. |
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Odor | Previous cycle was stopped before complete. | Operate Quick Wash cycle with detergents without loading dishes. |
Water remains after a cycle finishes | Drain hose is kinked or clogged. | Adjust hose or clear blockage. |
Food Soil remains on dishes | Improper cycle selection | Select correct cycle based on dish types and soil toughness. |
| Water temperature is low. | Check water supply connection or water heater setting. |
| Dishwashing detergent was not used. | Use recommended detergents. |
| Low inlet water pressure | Water pressure should range between 20 ~ 120psi. |
| Water jet holes of spray arms blocked. | Clean the arm. |
| Improper dish loading | Dishes shouldn’ t interrupt arm rotation and detergent dispensing. |
Spots and filming on dishes | Low water temperature | Supplied water temperature should be minimum 120 for |
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| Wrong detergent amount used | Use the recommended amount of detergent. |
| Overloading | Load the proper amount of dishes. |
| Improper loading | Rearrange dishes referring to photos on pages 10 and 11. |
| Insufficient water pressure | Adjust water pressure between 20 and 120 psi. |
| Insufficient detergent | Add the recommeded amount of detergent referring to |
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| detergent instructions. |
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| Rinse aid dispenser empty. | Refill the rinse aid dispenser. |
| Extremly hard water | Install home water softener. |
Noise | Some level of noise is normal. | Detergent cover opening. |
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| Drain pump at the beginning of drain cycle. |
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| Your Dishwasher isn’t level. | Adjust the installation. |
| Nozzle arm knocks against the dishes. | Reposition your dishes. |
Cloudiness on glassware | Combination of excessive detergent and | Underload the dishwasher and use a rinse aid to minimize |
| soft water | this process. |
Black or gray marks on dishes | Aluminum items rub dishes during cycle. | Remove aluminum markings with a mild cleaner. |
Yellow or brown film on inside surfaces | Coffee or tea soils | Eliminate the soil by using a stain removal product. |
Dishes don’t dry | Rinse agent dispenser empty. | Check and refill the rinse agent if empty. |
The lamps don’t illuminate | Power is not connected. | Connect power supply. |
| Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped. | Replace fuse and repair circuit breaker. |
Spray arms don’t rotate | The holes of spray arms is blocked by food | Clean the holes of the spray arms. |
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Upper rack crooked | Rack is poorly adjusted. | Adjust the upper rack properly referring to page 12. |
Control buttons do not respond | Panel is soiled by food or detergent | Clean the panel |
| Operating with rubber gloves | Operate with bare hands |
IE Error | Water inlet trouble | Check clogging of water inlet hose (or hose kink or freezing). |
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| Check water supply. |
OE Error | Drainage trouble | Check clogging of water drain hose (or kink or freezing). |
FE Error | Excessive water supplied |
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E1 Error | Water leakage trouble | Please call your Authorized Service Center or |
HE Error | Heater Circuit Failure | LGE Customer Service at |
TE Error | Thermistor trouble or very high inlet water |
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| temperature. (over 194 ) |
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If you have followed this troubleshooting guide and the problem persists, or the problem you are experiencing is not listed here, please call LGE Customer Service at
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