Wash Cycles ......................26 Options and Extra Functions ................27 Programme Table ....................29 Information for Energy Test (EN60436) ............32 Loading the Dishwasher .................33 Adding Cleaning Agents..................38 Refilling......................39 Useful Tips......................40 SMART FUNCTIONS LG ThinQ Application ..................41 Smart Diagnosis ....................43 MAINTENANCE Cleaning and Caring ..................45...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Before Calling for Service................49...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. The guidelines are separated into ‘WARNING’ and ‘CAUTION’ as described below. Safety Messages This symbol is displayed to indicate matters and operations that can cause risk.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazard. 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Operation • Turn off the water tap and unplug the appliance if the appliance is to be left for an extended period of time, such as during vacations. • Do not place objects on the top of the appliance. •...
• You can take your appliance either to the shop where you purchased the product, or contact your local government waste office for details of your nearest authorised WEEE collection point. For the most up to date information for your country, please see www.lg.com/global/recycling.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Parts and Specifications NOTE • Appearance and specifications may change without notice to improve the quality of the appliance. Front View Interior View Top Wash Impeller Control Panel & Door Handle Upper Spray Arm Front Cover Lower Spray Arm Lower Cover Salt Container Cap Levelling Feet...
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INSTALLATION Accessories Funnel Noise Strap *1 Noise strips are provided: Lower - 1 EA, Front - 1 Specifications Model DF222*** Power Supply 220 - 240 V~, 50 Hz Dimension 600 mm X 600 mm X 850 mm (Width X Depth X Height) Product Weight Approx.
INSTALLATION Preparing Cabinet Opening • Install the appliance on a flat and stable area. Do not place any objects in-between the floor and base or leg off the appliance. Choosing the Proper Location NOTE • This installation must be conducted by qualified service personnel to ensure it has been installed correctly.
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INSTALLATION Lay down the appliance and pull on both the Attach the black coloured front strip to the hooks at the bottom of the lower cover. top of the lower cover. • The length of the front strip is longer than the lower cover.
INSTALLATION Remove the locating pins on the top by using a lower from front-to-back, side-to-side and Phillips screw driver. corner-to-corner. NOTE • Place the appliance on a solid, level floor. • Do not install the appliance on an elevated surface. Case 1.
INSTALLATION Check the opening of door and repeat if sand edges to avoid damaging the drain or inlet necessary until the door opens and closes hose. properly. • Make sure that the line is not kinked or sharply bent. • Make sure the drain hose is straight before feeding the end of it through the hole for the water supply.
INSTALLATION • Standpipe diameter is at least 40 mm. • Do not twist or kink the water supply hose when connecting it to the tap. • This appliance may be fed with either hot or cold water. If the water connection can not be maintained below 65ºC, the appliance must be connected to cold water.
INSTALLATION Installation Check Error Codes • The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Error • Repairs to the appliance must only be carried out Possible Cause and Solution Code by qualified service personnel.
OPERATION OPERATION Operation Overview • Make certain that no dishes or utensils are in the path of the spray arms. Using the Appliance • Do not place one dish on top of another. Press the Power button. • The unit will turn on. Check the indicators. Check that there is rinse aid and dishwasher salt present.
OPERATION Method 2 • It is not recommended to rinse the dishes manually before operating the dishwasher You can check water hardness by using the test because it increases water and energy strip included in the product. consumption. Immerse all reaction zones of the test strip for •...
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OPERATION Remove the lower rack and remove the cap of rust or damage to the appliance if the left the salt dispenser located on the left side of the unwashed. filters. Before using the appliance for the first time, it is necessary to pour 1 kg of dishwasher salt and 1 litre of water at the same time if intending to use the water softener system.
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OPERATION Close the lid to lock the dispenser. Rinse aid is NOTE dispensed automatically during the final rinse cycle. • The Rinse Aid Refill icon will illuminate when more rinse aid is needed. CAUTION • If you notice cloudy spots, streaks or water •...
OPERATION Control Panel Control Panel Features For Steam Models Power • Press Power button to turn power on and off. • After the cycle is complete, the power automatically turns off for purposes of safety and economy. • If there is a power surge, power outage, or disruption of any kind, power is automatically turned off for safety.
OPERATION Chime On/Off • To activate or deactivate the button sounds, press and hold Dual Zone and Energy Saver simultaneously for 3 seconds. The error alert sound cannot be turned off. Cancel • The drain pump activates and the cycle cancels. Once the appliance finishes draining, the power turns off.
OPERATION Machine Clean Dual Zone This cycle is for cleaning the inside of the appliance. This option automatically sets the spray intensity to Use the cycle without dishes in the appliance. It soft for the upper spray arm and strong for the eliminates residual soils, odor, white spots, lower spray arm.
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OPERATION • When the rinse aid is empty, this option is selected automatically. Delay Start This feature delays the start of a selected cycle. Each time the Delay Start button is pressed, the delay time increases by an hour. The delay time can be set from 1 to 12 hours, in one-hour increments.
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OPERATION Available Options NOTE • The Energy Saver option is not available with the High Temp. or Extra Dry option. • The Delay Start option can be selected for every washing programme in this table. For Steam Models Programm Energy Dual Zone Half Load Steam...
OPERATION Information for Energy Cutlery Basket Test (EN60436) Appliance loaded in accordance with standard specifications. NOTE • When the salt dispenser is operated, the data below increases. - Water Consumption: 4 Liter - Energy Consumption: 30 W - Duration: 4 minutes For Models without Auto Open Dry Function •...
OPERATION Upper Rack Lower Rack Glasses(Milk) Dinner plates(Egg) *1 There are 7 glasses stained with milk. Melamine Dessert Plates(Egg) *2 Milk Glass for EN60704-2-3: 2020 Oval Platter(Meat) Soup plates(Oat flake) Cups(Black tea) Melamine Bowls(Margarine) Mugs(Black tea) Dessert Plates(Spinach) Dessert bowl(Oat flake) Dessert Bowls(Oat flake) Glass bowl(Meat) Small Pot(Spinach + Margarine)
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OPERATION • Plastic items will not dry well, compared to other To make it easier to load larger dishes, the front items. row of tines can be folded down. • Make sure that all items do not touch each other. Items not Suitable for Dishwashers The combination of high water temperature and...
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OPERATION Loading the Upper Rack CAUTION Daily Use Load • The spray arms must not be blocked by items that are too tall or hang through the baskets. The upper rack is suitable for delicate items such Test for free movement by manually rotating the as, small plates, long cutlery, cups, glasses and spray arms.
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OPERATION • The rack on the left pops free at the back. There are three available positions for adjusting The rack on the right pops free at the front. the height of the upper rack to create more space. Lowering the Rack Hold the rack at the centre of each side to support its weight.
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OPERATION Raising the Rack then raise each side of the rack individually until it clicks into place. Lift the rack at the centre of each side until the rack locks into place in the upper position. It is not necessary to lift the lock levers to raise the rack. •...
OPERATION Place forks and spoons in the cutlery basket with • The amount of detergent needed depends on their handles downwards. the cycle, load size, and soil level of dishes. • Put detergent into the detergent compartment before starting any cycle, except the Rinse cycle. Push the button on the dispenser lid to open the cover.
OPERATION • Only use the detergent and rinse aid that has Amount of detergent been qualified with standard. Use of an unqualified detergent and rinse aid may present Programme Main wash a risk of damage, corrosion, poor washing (dispenser) results, poor drying, and leakage. •...
OPERATION When the salt refill icon illuminates, it means the salt is almost empty. If necessary, refill the salt chamber. CAUTION • Do not add detergent or any other solution into the water softener housing other than dishwasher salt. Doing so will cause the water softening system to malfunction.
Allows you to set various options on the appliance and in the application. Push Alert When the cycle is complete or the appliance has problems, you have the option of receiving push notifications on a smartphone. The notifications are triggered even if the LG ThinQ application is off.
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Internet service provider or refer to your On your smartphone, disconnect to your home Wi- wireless router manual. Fi network. • LG ThinQ is not responsible for any network connection problems or any faults, Run the LG ThinQ application. malfunctions, or errors caused by network connection.
LG ThinQ application. UK Importer : LG Electronics U.K. Ltd, Velocity 2, Brooklands Drive, Weybridge, KT13 0SL • Launch the LG ThinQ application and select the Smart Diagnosis feature in the menu. Follow the instructions provided in the LG ThinQ application.
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Customer Care and Service Contact an LG Electronics customer information centre. • To find an LG Electronics authorised service personnel, visit our website at www.lg.com and follow the instructions found there. • Self-repair is not recommended as it could further damage the device and void the guarantee.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE To maintain performance and prevent problems, Food residue may be stuck in the narrow gaps check the outside and inside of the appliance, inside the appliance after completion of washing. including filters and spray arms regularly. Wipe off all food residue. WARNING •...
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MAINTENANCE white vinegar into shallow bowl and place in upper Clean the filters with a soft brush under rack. Run Auto cycle. Do not use detergent. When running water. Reassemble the filters before the cycle is finished, restart. reinstalling them. CAUTION •...
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MAINTENANCE When cleaning is necessary, remove the upper NOTE spray arm by turning the nut on the bottom of the spray arm 1/8 turn counterclockwise and • When assembling, rotate it firmly until it clicks. pulling down. Cleaning the Spray Arms If the spray arm holes are blocked by any food residue, dishes may not be cleaned well due to Remove food particles by rinsing or shaking...
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MAINTENANCE After assembly, check whether the spray arms • When reassembling the seal and the filter, rotate freely. ensure that they free from dirt or grit that may have come from the water supply. Cleaning the Water Supply Hose Filter Seasonal Maintenance and Storage Unplug the appliance.
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The appliance is equipped with an automatic error-monitoring system to detect and diagnose problems at an early stage. If this appliance does not function properly or does not function at all, check the following before you call LG Electronics service centre. Symptoms Possible Cause &...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Motor trouble • Call for service if the same problem occurs again. Vario motor trouble • Call for service if the same problem occurs again. Operation Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Noise Some level of noise is normal during operation. •...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Water remains in sump Water may remain if the power supply was lost before normal end of the after completion of course or was manually disconnected. cycle. • Re-start the course. Sprays arms do not Holes of spray arms are blocked by food particles.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Yellow or brown film Coffee or tea stains on inside surfaces of • Eliminate the stain by using a stain removal product. appliance Yellow water remains When initially using the appliance, Yellow water may generate in the inside the dishwasher.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms Possible Cause & Solution Odour There is food in the bottom of the unit or in the filter. • Clean the filter and the interior according to the MAINTENANCE section of the owner’s manual. Unwashed dishes are left in the unit for a long time. •...
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• Find the Wi-Fi network connected to your smartphone and remove it, then not connected to the register your appliance on LG ThinQ. Wi-Fi network. Mobile data for your smartphone is turned on. • Turn off the Mobile data of your smartphone and register the appliance using the Wi-Fi network.