LG LDS5540ST/WW/BB User manual

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2 TABLEOFCONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
3 Basic Safety Precautions
4 Electrical Safety
4 Before Using the Dishwasher
.5 PARTS AND FEATURES
5 Features
6 Parts
6 Specifications
7 Control Panel
10 Cycle Option Chart
11 Cycle Selection Chart
12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1 2 Quick Start
1 3 Loading the Lower Rack
14 Folding Down the Lower Tines
15 Loading the Silverware Basket
1 5 Height Adjustable Upper Rack
16 Loading the Upper Rack
16 Folding Down the Upper Tines
17 Loading the Cutlery Rack (on some models)
17 Height Adjustable Tray (on some models)
1S Adding Detergent to the Dispenser
19 Adding Rinse Aid to the Dispenser
20 CARE AND CLEANING
20 Keeping the dishwasher
20 Cleaning the Metallic Parts
20 Cleaning the Upper Spray Arm
21 Cleaning the Top Spray Arm
21 Seasonal Maintenance and Storage
22 FAQS
24 TROUBLESHOOTING
24 Before Calling for Service
26 Smart Diagnosis TM System
27 WARRANTY
27 Product Registration Information

iMPORTANTSAFETYiNFORMATiON3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. This owner's manual contains many important safety messages; as well as on your
appliance. Always read and follow all safety messages.
This isthe safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can result in property damage or seri-
ous bodily harm, even death.
The safety alert symbol will be followed by either the word "WARNING"or "CAUTION"then an important safety mes-
sage.These words mean:
A WAR N ING Indicates the possibility of serious bodily harm or death.
A CAUTION Indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property.
This manual contains very important information regarding the installation, use, and maintenance of your dishwasher. The manufacturer
cannot be responsible for injuries or damage caused by failureto follow these safety and caution instructions.
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons when
using this appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the follow-
ing:
e
Read all instructions carefully before using the dishwasher.
Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
Only use detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a
dishwasher. Keep all dishwasher detergents and additives out
of the reach of children.
This appliance is not intended for use by young children.
• When loading itemsto bewashed:
1) Load sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the
door seal.
2) Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of
injury when reaching into the dishwasher.
o Do not wash plastic items in the dishwasher unless they are
labeled "dishwasher safe" or the equivalent. For plastic items
that are not so labeled, check the manufacturer's recommen-
dations.
Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are
properly in place.
• Do not tamper with the controls.
• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish racks of the
dishwasher.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or
around the dishwasher.
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 of time, turn on all hot
water faucets and let the water flow for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. Since hydrogen
gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during
thistime.
• Remove the door to the wash compartment when disposing of
an old dishwasher.
• The installer must ensure that the dishwasher is completely
enclosed at the time of installation.
WARNING: This prod uct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.

4iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A WAR NING Toreduce the riskof fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
For a permanently connected dishwasher:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, perma-
nent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor must
be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip-
ment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. Consult with a
qualified electrician.
Tip Hazard
Do not put excessive downward force on the open dishwasher
door prior to installation, as this could cause damage to the unit
or cause it to tip over. Do not use the dishwasher before installa-
tion has been completed in accordance with the Installation In-
structions.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
A WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
• The dishwasher MUST be grounded. Connect the ground wire to the green ground connector in the terminal box.
• Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
-The dishwasher is designed to be used with standard household current (120 Volts AC, 60Hz.). Before connecting the dishwasher, ensure
that the outlet or cable is properly grounded and polarized by circuit breakers or fuses. Failure to provide adequate grounding of this
appliance may cause electrical shock or malfunction of the appliance. Consult with a qualified electrician.
•Do not install or store the dishwasher where it will be exposed to weather conditions. Failure to observe this precaution may result in
electrical shock, fire, malfunction, and/or deformation of the dishwasher.
- Do not damage or place heavy items on the power cord of the appliance. Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power cord.
Power cord damage may cause fire and electrical shock. Consult with a qualified electrician.
Do not grasp the power cord or touch the dishwasher controls with wet hands. Do not use the dishwasher if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, and do not plug the dishwasher into a damaged outlet. Failure to observe these instructions may result in electrical shock.
,Disassembly or repair must be performed by experienced service persons. Improper disassembly or repair could lead to product failure
or electrical shock.
BEFORE USING THE DISHWASHER
Before using the dishwasher, please read the Important Safety Instructions.
Water supply temperature should be a minimum of 120°F (49°C) for better washing and reasonable cycle time.
For this reason, use the hot water supply only. It is also important that the dishwasher is loaded according to instructions for effective clean-
ing. When loading the dishwasher, make sure that insoluble items such as bones, toothpicks, and pieces of paper have been removed.
When loading the dishwasher, observe the following general guidelines:
1. Place items with deep dish bottoms at an angle to help water run off and speed the drying process.
2. Remove solid, burned-on scraps from dishes prior to loading in the dishwasher.
3. Only load items that are dishwasher-safe.
@NOTE
Do not load utensils that are not heat-resistant, have
decorative metal trim, etc
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PARTS AND FEATURES .5
PARTS AND FEATURES
FEATURES
LARGE CAPACITY
SLIM DIRECT MOTOR TM
LG dishwashers allow you
to load very large items in
both the upper and lower
racks. The tall tub pro-
vides extra overall capaci-
ty and the clearance to ac-
commodate large dishes.
Extra large items (max. 14
in.) may be loaded in the
lower rack by raising the
upper rack.
The new Slim Direct Mo-
tor TM is inverter-controlled.
Wash power is controlled
based on cycle selection.
It also offers high energy
efficiency to minimize en-
ergy use.
VARIO SPRAY SYSTEM
The water spray alternates
between the upper and
lower racks, so all of the
power from the motor is di-
rected to one rack at a time.
This concentrates all of the
cleaning power of the motor
on each rack in turn.
SOFT FOOD GRINDER AND SELF-
CLEANING FILTER
For best wash results, your LG
dishwasher has a built-in soft
food grinder and a selfclean-
ing filter. The grinder grinds
up soft food and residue into
small particles that can be
caught in the filter and washed
down the drain. The self-
cleaning filter system continu-
ously cleans the wash water as
it circulates to separate any residue from the wash water. All dirt
and residue easily washes down the drain.
HYBRID DRYING SYSTEM
This system effectively
dries dishes without the
use of a heating element
that would increase en-
ergy consumption.

6 PARTSANDFEATURES
PARTS
1. CONTROL PANEL
2. DOOR HANDLE
3. FRONT COVER
4. LOWER COVER
5. LEVELING FEET
6. DISPLAY WINDOW
7. POWER BUTTON
8. BASE
9. TOP SPRAYARM
10. UPPER SPRAYARM
11. LOWER SPRAY ARM
12. DETERGENT AND RINSE AID DISPENSER
13. DRYING VENT COVER
14. UPPER RACK
15. SILVERWARE BASKET
16. LOWER RACK
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: LDS5540ST/WW/BB, LDS5560ST/WW/BB
Power Supply 120 V, 60 Hz AC only, minimum 15 A circuit breaker
Water Pressure 20-120 psi (140-830 kPa)
Size (WxDxH) 23 3/4" x 24 5/8"x 33 1/2" (603 mmx 625 mmx 851 ram)
Inlet Water Temperature 1120 °F (49 °C) minimum
Product Weight LDS5540 : 90.8 Ibs. (41.2 kg)
LDS5560 : 97.8 Ibs. (44.4 kg)
The appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice.

PARTSANDFEATURES7
CONTROL PANEL
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Display varies by model(LDS5540)
Display varies by model(LDS5560)
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Cycles
Select your desired cycle.
POWER SCRUB
This cycle is for heavily and hard soiled dishes. Power Scrub
can also help reduce hard water spotting on dishes.
NORMAL
This cycle is for normally soiled, everyday loads.
DELICATE
The cycle is intended for effectively cleaning delicate items
such as fine china and stemware.
QUICK(LDS5540), qUICK & DRY(LDSS560)
This is a shortened cycle that is intended for washing and dry-
ing recently used dishes or lightly soiled loads.
QUICK (LDS5560)
This is a shortened cycle that is intended to wash recently used
or lightly soiled loads, without drying.
RINSE ONLY
This cycle is a quick rinse for dishes that will not be washed
immediately. This cycle will rinse dishes that have excess
soil to soften dried on residue. Rinsing the dishes will help
prevent odors in the dishwasher. No detergent should be
used.
DUAL WASH
This cycle washes the upper and lower racks at different spray
intensities. The default setting for this cycle washes the lower
rack with strong spray intensity and the upper rack with soft
spray intensity. This provides optimum cleaning performance
for mixed loads, including fine china and stemware. If other
combinations are desired, usethe steps listed below to change
the intensities or to use the HALF LOAD feature.
How To Use Dual Wash:
1.Select Dual Wash.
2. Press the Spray button to toggle between Soft, Medium
and Strong for the upper spray arm.
3. After making your selection for the upper spray arm, press
the Half Load button.
4. Press the Spray button to toggle between Soft, Medium
and Strong for the lower spray arm.
5. Close the door to start the cycle.
UPPER ONLY
This cycle isonly for washing items placed on the upper rack.

8 PARTS AND FEATURES
CONTROL PAN EL
EXTRA DRY EXTRA RINSE DELAY START POWER (i)
SANITARY
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SMART
DIAGNOSIS TM
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Display varies by model(LDS5540)
Cycle Opfions
Press the desired cycle and then select the options for that
cycle.
SAN ITARY
This high-temperature rinse sanitizes dishes and glassware in
accordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for residential dish-
washers. Certified dishwashers are not intended for licensed
food establishments.
EXTRA DRY
Select the EXTRA DRYoption for better drying performance.
This option adds 60 minutes of extra drying time to the cycle.
EXTRA RINSE
The Extra Rinse symbol indicates that an extra rinse has been
added to the cycle.
DELAY START
The Delay Start feature allows you to delay the start of a se-
lected cycle. Eachtime the Delay Start button ispressed, the
delay time will increase an hour. The delay start time can be
set from 1to 19 hours, in one-hour increments.
POWER
Pressthe Power button to turn on the control panel. If no
cycle is selected within four minutes, the dishwasher will
power off.
After the cycle is complete, the power automatically turns
offfor safety and to reduce energy consumption.
If there is a power surge, power outage, or disruption of
any kind, the PFindicator will display and power will be au-
tomatically turned off for safety. The cycle win need to be
testa rted.
TO CANCEL A CYCLE
To cancel a cycle, open the door and then press and hold
the Extra Dry and Extra Rinse buttons simultaneously for
approximately three seconds. The drain pump win activate
and the cycle will cancel. The display will show "dr" and
the dish-washer win drain the water. After the dishwasher
is drained, the power will turn off.
If power is turned on and no cycle has been selected, the
dishwasher will power offwithin four minutes.
CHIME ON/OFF
To enable or disable the chime, first, turn on the dishwasher.
Press and hold the Extra Dry and Delay Start buttons sim-
ultaneously for approximately three seconds.
CHILD LOCK
The Child Lock feature helps prevent your settings from be-
ing changed during a cycle. Selecting this feature locks all
of the buttons, except for the Power button, on the control
panel. This feature does not lock the door.
To activate the Child Lock:
1. Press the Power button.
2. Select the cycle (and desired options).
3. Pressand hold the Extra Rinseand Delay Start buttons for
three seconds. The Child Lock indicator will illuminate in
the display once the Child Lock is activated.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The Digital Display on the control panel shows the ESTIMAT-
ED cycle time. When the dishwasher is powered up, the dis-
play will be blank. When the cycle and options are selected,
the display will show the total estimated time to complete
those selections. During operation, the display shows the re-
maining estimated operating time.
NOTE
• The estimated time shown in the display does not include
delay times for heating water, etc.
• If Delay Wash is selected, the display shows the delay time
in hours.
• Time may vary depending on the soil level of your load.
• The RINSE AID symbol 2J_o indicates that the rinse aid
needs to be refilled. +q'_
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SMART DIAGNOSIS ....
Should you experience any problems with your dishwasher,
it has the capability of transmitting data to your Smart Phone
using the LGSmart Laundry& DWApplication or via you tele-
phone to the LGcall center.
.@ NOTE
Smart Diagnosis is a troubleshooting feature designed to as
sist, not replace, the traditional method of troubleshootinc _
through service calls. The effectiveness of this feature de
pends upon various factors, including, but not limited to, th(
reception of the cellular phone being used for transmission
any external noise that may be present during the transmis
sion, and the acoustics of the room where the machine isIo
cated. Accordingly, LGdoes not guarantee that Smart Diag
nosis would accurately troubleshoot any given issue.

PAR-SANDFEATURES9
CONTROL PANEL
J
Display varies by mode[(LDS5560)
RINSE SPRAY HALF LOAD DELAY START POWER (_
\j@ SMART
DIAGNOSIS _
L#F=XTRADRY J[ _CANCEL .]L _eCHILDLOCKJ
Cycle Opfions
Press the desired cycle and then select the options for that
cycle.
RINSE
Repeated pressing of the Rinsebutton will select the desired
Rinseoption. The Sanitary, Extra Rinse,or Sanitary and Extra
Rinse lights will show in the bottom left portion of the dis-
play.
SANITARY ( _160,)
This high-temperature rinse sanitizes dishes and glassware in
accordance with NSF/ANSIStandard 184for residential dish-
washers. Certified dishwashers are not intended for licensed
food establishments.
EXTRA RINSE (R + )
The ExtraRinse symbol indicatesthatan extrarinsehas been
added tothe cycle.An extra rinsecan help reduce hardwater
spottingon dishes.To add an extrarinse,pressthe Rinsebut-
ton repeatedly untilthe Extra Rinse symbol appears in the
display.
SPRAY (INTENSITY)
First, select the desired cycle. Press the Spray button repeat-
edly until the desired spray intensity is selected.
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Soft(,-,, ), Medium(@ ), Strong(6"))
HALF LOAD ( _- )
For small loads, you may use just the upper or lower rack to
save energy. Each press of the Half Load button cycles be-
tween upper rack only and lower rack only.
DELAY START
The Delay Start feature allows you to delay the start of a se-
lected cycle. Each time the Delay Start button is pressed, the
delay time will increase an hour. The delay start time can be
set from 1 to 19 hours, in one-hour increments.
POWER
Press the Power button to turn on the control panel. If no cycle
is selected within four minutes, the dishwasher will power off.
After the cycle is complete, the power automatically turns
offfor safety and to reduce energy consumption. If there is a
power surge, power outage, or disruption of any kind, the PF
indicator will display and power will be automatically turned
offfor safety. The cycle will need to be restarted.
EXTRA DRY ( _ )
Selectthe Extra Dry option for better drying performance.
Thisoption adds 60 minutes ofextradryingtime to the cycle.
The Extra Dry button willilluminatewhen the option has
been selected.
Pressand hold the Rinseand Spray buttonsforthree seconds.
TO CANCEL A CYCLE
To cancel a cycle, open the door and then press and hold
the Spray and Half Load buttons simultaneously for approxi-
mately three seconds. The drain pump will activate and the
cycle will cancel. The display will show "dr" and the dish-
washer will drain the water. After the dishwasher is drained,
the power will turn off.
If power is turned on and no cycle has been selected, the
dishwasher will power off within four minutes.
CHILD LOCK
The Child Lock feature helps prevent your settings from be-
ing changed during a cycle. Selecting this feature locks all
of the buttons, except for the Power button, on the control
panel. This feature does not lock the door.
To activate the Chiid Lock:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press the Power button.
Select the cycle (and desired options).
Press and hold the Half Load and Delay Start buttons for
three seconds. The Child Lock indicator will illuminate in
the display once the Child Lock is activated.
Close the door to begin the cycle.
CHIME ON/OFF
Toenable or disable the chime, first, turn on the dishwasher.
Pressand hold the Spray and Delay Start buttons simultane-
ously for approximately three seconds.
DIGITAL DISPLAY
The Digital Display on the control panel shows the ESTIMAT-
ED cycle time. When the dishwasher is powered up, the dis-
play will be blank. When the cycle and options are selected,
the display will show the total estimated time to complete
those selections. During operation, the display shows the re-
maining estimated operating time.

10 PARTSANDFEATURES
CYCLE OPTION CHART
The cycle guide below shows the available options for each cycle.
Cycle
Power Scrub
Dual Wash
(LDS5560)
Delicate
Normal
Quick&Dry
(LDS5560)
Quick
(LDS5540)
Quick
(LDS5560)
Rinse Only
(LDS5560)
Upper Only
(LDS5540)
*Available Spray
Lavel
(Default bold)
Strong
Soft
(Upper Arm)
Medium
Strong
(Lower Arm)
Soft
Medium
Soft
Medium
Strong
Strong
Strong
Medium
Strong
Extra Dry Rinse Sanitary Sanitary
Rinse
*Half
Load Delay Start
ICONS
Extra Rinse
Sanitary Rinse
_ _} _ Low, Medium, High Spray, Intensity
Upper Spray Arm
Lower Spray Arm
Extra Dry
Child Lock
;; ,_: Low Rinse Aid Indicator
Cycle Time Indicator

PARTSANDFEATURES11
CYCLE SELECTION CHART
The cycle guide below shows the default settings and available options for each cycle.
Cycle
Power Scrub
Dual Wash
(LDS5560)
Delicafe
Normal
(LDS5560)
Normal
(LDS5540)
Quick & Dry
(LDS5560)
Quick
(LDS5540)
Quick
(LDS5560)
Rinse Only
(LDS5560)
Upper Only
(LDS5540)
Prel
Wash
Pre2 Main
Wash
145 °F
63 °C
154 °F
68 °C
122 °F
50 °C
140 °F
60 °C
140 °F
60 °C
115 °F
46 °C
115 °F
46 °C
140 °F
6O °C
Rinse 1
_JD
Rinse
Rinse 2 Healed
Rinse
154 °F
68 °C
149 °F
65 °C
154 °F
68 °C
158 °F
70 °C
149 °F
65 °C
140 °F
6O °C
140 °F
6O °C
149 °F
65 °C
Dry *Wafer
Usage
7.7 gal.
29 L
6.7 gal.
25.3 L
7,5 gal,
28,5 L
6.3 gal.
24 L
5 gal.
19L
5 gal.
19L
1.3 gal.
4.75 L
**Cycle
Time
166 Min
144 Min
130 Min
105~152
Min
105~141
Min
84 Min
65 Min
18 Min
107 Min
* Actual water consumption will vary depending on soil level and water hardness.
** Actual cycle times may vary depending on soil level, water temperature and hardness.

12 OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
QUICK START
1. LOADTHE DISHES
Scrape the dishes free of excess food, bones, and any other
hard, non-soluble residue. Pull each rack out and load the
dishes as described in this manual.
2. MEASURE THE DETERGENT
3.
Using the guidelines in this manual, fill the detergent cup
with the recommended amount of detergent and close the
lid. Ifa prewash is desired, the recess on top of the lid should
also be filled with detergent.
TURN ON THE DISHWASHER
To turn on the display panel, press the Power button.
4. CHECKTHE RINSEAID
5.
The Rinse Aid indicator light will illuminate if the level of rinse
aid in the dishwasher is low. Add rinse aid if the level is low to
maintain the effectiveness of the dry cycle.
SELECTTHE CYCLEAND OPTIONS
Select the cycle and options that best fit the load by referring
to the Cycle Selection Chart. The display will show the esti-
mated time for the cycle and options selected.
6. CLOSE THE DOOR
The dishwasher will start automatically, after a slight delay,
when the door is closed and latched. During the cycle, the
display will indicate the estimated time remaining for the
cycle and options selected. If the door is opened during the
cycle, the dishwasher will stop. When the door is closed, the
cycle will resume from the point where it was stopped.
ENDOFCYCLE
When the cycle is complete, a chime will sound and the dis-
play will show "END." After a short time, the display and con-
trols will shut off for safety and energy conservation.
A CAUTION
Empty the lower rack first and then the upper rack. This will avoid
water from dripping from the upper rack onto dishes in the lower
rack.
WARNING
In general, it is not advisable to open the door while the dish-
washer is in operation. Ifthe door isopened, a safety device stops
the dishwasher. Care should be taken when opening the door im-
mediately following the cycle, as steam may escape.
AUTO-OFF
The dishwasher will automatically turn off ifa cycle is not selected
or if the door is not closed within four minutes.

OPERATINGiNSTRUCTiONS13
LOADING THE LOWER RACK
A CAUTION
NON-DISHWASHER SAFE ITEMS
The combination of high water temperature and dishwasher de-
tergents may damage certain items. LG does not recommend
washing the following items in the dishwasher:
• Hand painted silver or gold leaf dishes
• Wood or bone handled utensils
Iron or other rust prone utensils
Plastic items that are not dishwasher safe
When in doubt, check the manufacturers' recommendations.
The lower rack should not be used for small items such as cups,
wine glasses, or small plates. These items should be loaded in the
upper rack.
LOADING 12 PLACE SETTINGS
The extra tall tub allows loading of dishes, pans, or other utensils
upto 14 inches high.
The lower rack is recommended for dinner plates, soup bowls,
dishes, pots, pans, lids, and grill trays. Plates should be positioned
vertically and facing the center of the rack. Pots, pans, and large
bowls must be turned so that the inside faces downward. The sil-
verware basket may be used in either the lower or upper rack.
RACK LOADING TIPS
LOADING 10 PLACE SETTINGS
--@ NOTE
Make sure that large items do not interfere with the
rotation of the spray arms, and do not prevent the
detergent dispenser from opening
Load plates, soup bowls etc. between the tines.
• Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items on the
sides or back of the rack. Loading these items in the front of
the dishwasher can prevent the water spray from reaching the
detergent dispenser.
o Make sure that pot handles and other large items do not stop
the rotation of the spray arms.

14 OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS
FOLDING DOWN THE LOWER TINES
The tines are adjustable to fit dishes of various sizes, Rear
Front
LOADING DISHES & POTS LOADING POTS & BOWLS

OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS 1.5
LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET
The silverware basket has separators to avoid scratching and tar-
nishing of delicate silverware. The basket can be separated into
three separate baskets that can be used individually in both the
upper and lower racks. Unlock the tabs above the left and right
side to separate.
A WARNING
Be careful when loading and unloading sharp items. Load sharp
knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of personal injury.
SILVERWARE LOADING TIPS:
o For best cleaning results, use the top separators in the basket
when loading silverware. The separators will prevent nesting
of silverwa re.
• Load sharp items, such as knives, pointing down.
o When unloading the dishwasher, it is best to start with the sil-
verware basket. Doing so will prevent water droplets from fall-
ing on your silverware from the upper rack.
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HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE UPPER RACK
The upper rack adjusts up and down. Adjust the upper rack up to
allow tall and oversized items of up to 14 inches high in the low-
er rack. Adjust the upper rack down to allow placement of large
dishes of up to 12 inches high in the upper rack. The upper rack
comes in the upper position.
To lower the rack:
Hold the rack at the center of each side to support its
weight. Then, lift the lever on each side to release the rack
and lower it to the lower position.
NOTE -.,
Afteradjusting,make surethatdishesinthe upper
and lower racksdo not interferewith the rotation
ofthe sprayarm. Do not adjustthe rackwhile itis
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To raise the rack:
Simply lift the rack at the center of each side (see illustra-
tion) until the rack locks into place in the upper position.
It is not necessary to lift the lock levers to raise the rack

]6 OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS
LOADING THE UPPER RACK
Use the upper rack for small or delicate items such as small plates,
cups, saucers, glasses, and dishwasher-safe plastic items. Cups,
glasses, and bowls must be positioned upside down. Extra cups
or cooking utensils can be laid on the fold down cup racks, which
may also provide support for long stemmed glasses. Make sure
items do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arms above
and below the upper rack.
LOADING 10 PLACE SETTINGS LOADING 12 PLACE SETTINGS
UPPER RACK LOADING TIPS:
•Place cups and glasses in the rows between the racktines. Plac-
ing them over the rack tines can lead to breakage and water
spots.
• To avoid chipping, do not let stem ware touch other items.
• Place items so that the open end faces down for cleaning and
drying.
Do not stack items on top of each other.
FOLDING DOWN THE UPPER TINES
Pull up the tine Rotate the tine
The tines can be adjusted up or down. The right side tines have
handles for wider or small dishes.

OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS ]7
LOADING THE CUTLERY RACK
(on some models)
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TRAY
(on some models)
Each side tray can be adjusted independently to a high or low
position to accommodate different sizes of utensils or cutlery. Re-
move dishes before adjusting the tray.
The cutlery rack is best suited for flatware and most cooking or
serving utensils. Heavily soiled utensils or items with baked on
foods should be placed in the middle rack or spoon basket for
best performance. The separators on the cutlery racks help keep
flatware separated to avoid damage and improve cleaning.
Right
Sample lO-place setting.
Alternate
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Each tray is adjusted by lifting it out and rotating it front to back.
Removing the Cutlery Rack
The entire cutlery rack can be removed if more space is needed
on the upper rack for larger items.
0 NOTE
Always remove the cutlery from the rack before removing
the rack.
Ifthe handles of your flatware
are too thick, then reverse the
pieces so that the handles face
the other direction, as shown
in the bottom figure.
Pull the rack out to the end of the rails. Then, lift the front of the
rack so that the rollers clear the stop on the end of the rail. The
rackcan now be slid forward and removed from the rails.
A WARNING
Be careful when loading and unloading sharp edged items. Load
sharp knives with the blade down to reduce the risk of injury.

18 OPERATINGiNSTRUCTiONS
ADDING DETERGENT TO THE DISPENSER
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Only use detergent intended for automatic dishwashers.
Detergent must be put into the detergent compartment be-
fore starting any cycle.
Use less detergent if the dishes are only lightly soiled. Using ex-
cess detergent can leave a film on dishes and in the dishwasher
resulting in poor wash performance.
The amount of detergent needed depends on the cycle, load
size, and soil level of dishes.
@ NOTE
Remove the label on the dispenser prior to running
If a prewash is desired, fill the recessed prewash com-
partment area in the lid with detergent.
NOTE
Too much detergentcan leavea filmon dishesand in
the dishwasher,resultinginpoor wash performance.
Do not use detergenttabletsforshorterwash cycles.
The tabletmay not dissolvecompletely,causing
If the lid is closed, press the lever on the bottom side of
the lid to open the dispenser.
A CAUTION
DETERGENT INFORMATION
Use only detergent intended for automatic dishwashers. Incorrect
detergent may cause the dishwasher to fill with suds during op-
eration. Excess sudsing may reduce wash performance and may
cause the dishwasher to leak. DO NOT use hand dish washing de-
tergent in this dishwasher.
Add dish washing detergent to the main wash com-
partment until the level is between the lines marked 20
and 30. Fill to the 30 line for hard water or heavily soiled
loads. Fill to the 20 line for soft water or lightly soiled
loads.
Close the lid firmly until it clicks.

OPERATINGiNSTRUCTiONS19
ADDING RINSE AID TO THE DISPENSER
°_?_° The Low Rinse Aid indicator will appear in the display when
more rinse aid is needed.
The use of rinse aid is recommended to prevent water droplet
spots on dishes and to enhance the drying performance.
Io y NOTE
use liquid rinse aid in the dishwasher.
Close the lid to lock the dispenser. Rinse aid will be
dispensed automatically during the final rinse cycle.
RINSE AID DISPENSER ADJUSTMENT
Push button to open lid.
(Rinse)
Add a liquid rinse aid to the maximum fill level. When
filling the rinse aid dispenser, aim the rinse aid at the
arrow. Make sure that the rinse aid is settled in the
dispenser while filling.
The rinse aid dispenser is set to level 3, which should provide
the best performance under most conditions. Adjust the setting
higher if you have hard water and notice calcium buildup on your
dishes.
If you notice film on your dishes, use a lower setting. Setting the
rinse aid control too low will contribute to spotting and streaking
of dishes and poor drying performance. Setting the control too
high can cause foaming, which will cause poor wash performance.
To adjust the rinse aid dispenser setting, remove the cap and ad-
just the rinse aid lever to the desired setting. Point the arrow to
the left for a lower setting, right for a higher setting.
REFILLING THE RINSE AID
The regularity of the dispenser needing to be refilled depends on
how often dishes are washed and the rinse aid setting used. If the
rinse aid level is low, the Rinse Aid light on the control panel will
illuminate.
RINSE AID FILLING TIPS:
• °%_° The Low Rinse Aid indicator will appear in the display
when more rinse aid is needed.
• Do not overfill the rinse aid dispenser.
• Clean up any spilled rinse aid to prevent sudsing.

20 CAREANDCLEANING
CARE & CLEANING
For best results, it is important to perioclically check and care for the spray arms.
A WARNING
To prevent injury during care and maintenance/cleaning, wear gloves and/or protective clothing.
KEEPING THE DISHWASHER
If you will not be using the dishwasher for a long period time, run
the Quick cycle without detergent. When the cycle is finished,
clean the dishwasher according to the CARE & CLEANING instruc-
tions to remove the food debris at the bottom of the dishwasher
and close the door.
CLEANING THE METALLIC PARTS
Some exterior and interior parts can be cleaned with adamp cloth
or sponge. A cloudy film may form on the surface of the stainless
steel tub, especially with hard water.
CLEANING THE UPPER SPRAY
ARM
• Pull the upper rack forward. Make sure that the water jet holes
are not blocked by food particles.
o When cleaning is necessary, remove the upper spray arm by
turning the nut on the bottom ofthe spray arm 1/8 turn coun-
terclockwise and pulling down.
• Make sure that the water jet holes are not blocked by food par-
ticles.
• When cleaning is necessary, remove the lower spray arm by
pulling up.
• After cleaning the lower spray arm, replace it by pushing down
until it clips into place. Be sure that the spray arm is able to turn
freely. \
After cleaning the upper spray arm, press it up into place. Turn
the nut 1/8 turn clockwise to make sure that the nut locks back
into place.