TROUBLESHOOTING

T ROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Causes

Recommended Actions

 

 

 

Dishwasher does not operate

Door is not completely closed.

Check the door is completely closed and latched.

 

 

 

 

Cycle is not selected.

Select the desired cycle.

 

Power supply is not connected.

Connect power supply properly.

 

Water is not supplied.

Check water faucet.

 

 

 

 

Fuse is blown out.

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

Too long operation

Cold water is supplied.

Check hot water faucet is connected (Heating water takes it longer).

Odor

Remaining water inside from the last cycle

Operate Quick Wash cycle with detergents without loading dishes.

Water remains after a cycle finishes

Drain hose is bent or clogged.

Straight hose.

Food Soil remains on dishes

Improper cycle selection

Select right cycle based on dish types and soil toughness.

 

Water temperature is low.

Use hot water faucet.

 

 

 

 

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 120for the best washing performance.

 

Proper detergent amount used

Use the recommended amount of detergent.

 

 

 

 

Overloading

Load the proper amount of dishes.

 

 

 

 

Improper loading

Rearrange dish loading referring to photo at page 10 & 11.

 

Insufficient water pressure

Adjust water pressure between 20 and 120 psi.

 

Insufficient detergent

Add the recommeded amount of detergent referring to detergent instructions.

 

Rinse aid dispenser empty.

Refill the Rinse aid dispenser.

 

Extremly hard water

Install home water softener.

Noise

This is normal.

Detergent cover opening.

 

 

Drainage Sound at the early stage.

 

Your Dishwasher isn’t horizontal.

Reposition your dishwasher.

 

Nozzle arm knocks against the dishes.

Reposition your dishes.

Cloudiness on glassware

Combination of excessive detergent and soft water

Underload the dishwasher and use a rinse aid to minimize 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 out or circuit breaker is tripped.

Replace fuse and repair circuit breaker.

Spray arms don’t rotate smoothly

The holes of spray arms is blocked by food particles.

Clean the holes of the spray arms.

Upper rack crooked after loading

Rack is poorly adjusted.

Adjust the upper rack properly referring to page 12.

IE Error

Water inlet trouble

Check clogging of water inlet hose (or hose twist or freezing).

 

 

 

 

 

Check water supply.

OE Error

Drainage trouble

Check clogging of water drain hose (or twist or freezing).

FE Error

Excessive water supplied

 

E1 Error

Water leakage trouble

Please call your Authorized Service Center or

HE Error

Heater Circuit Failure

LGE Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000.

TE Error

Thermistor trouble or very high inlet water

 

 

temperature. (over 194)

 

 

 

 

If you can’t fix problems with the above actions or you have different problems which are not mentioned in the manual, please call LGE Customer Service at 1-800-243-0000.

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