This document is an owner's manual for an LG dishwasher, model DFB325**. It provides comprehensive information on safety, installation, operation, smart functions, and maintenance.
Function Description
The LG DFB325** is a household dishwasher designed for cleaning tableware. It features a water softener system to handle hard water, various wash cycles, and options to optimize cleaning and drying results. The appliance can be connected to a home Wi-Fi network for smart functions via the LG ThinQ application, allowing for remote monitoring, cycle downloads, and smart diagnosis.
Important Technical Specifications
- Model: DFB325**
- Power Supply: 220 - 240 V~, 50Hz
- Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height): 600 mm x 600 mm x 850 mm
- Product Weight: Approx. 52 kg
- Max. Capacity: 14 Place Settings
- Permissible Inlet Water Pressure: 0.05 - 0.6 MPa
- Power Consumption: 1600 - 1800 W
- Water Softener: Yes, with 5 adjustment levels (H0 to H4).
- Wi-Fi Connectivity: Supports 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi networks for LG ThinQ application.
Usage Features
Control Panel and Display:
The control panel features a digital display showing the estimated cycle time and various indicators for rinse aid, machine clean, Wi-Fi, and salt refill. Buttons are provided for power, cycle selection (Auto, Intensive, Delicate, Refresh, Eco, Turbo, Download Cycle, Machine Clean, Rinse, Express), and efficiency/performance options (Dual Zone, Half Load, Energy Saver, Steam, High Temp, Extra Dry, Delay Start, Control Lock, Wi-Fi, Cancel, Start).
Wash Cycles:
- Auto: Senses soil amount and water clarity to optimize wash.
- Intensive: For heavily soiled dishes with hardened soil, uses strongest spray intensity.
- Delicate: For fine china and stemware.
- Refresh: Freshens up and warms dishes unused for a long time (no detergent needed).
- Eco: Most efficient for energy and water consumption on normally soiled loads.
- Turbo: Cleans moderately soiled dishes with slightly more energy and water.
- Download Cycle: Dedicated cycle downloadable via Wi-Fi or NFC (default: P1. Pots & Pans).
- Machine Clean: For cleaning the inside of the appliance (no dishes, use citric acid or cleaning agent).
- Rinse: Quick rinse for dishes not immediately washed, softens dried residue, prevents odors (no detergent, no drying).
- Express: Quickly cleans lightly soiled dishes (no drying by default, Extra Dry option available).
Options and Extra Functions:
- Dual Zone: Sets soft spray for upper arm, strong for lower arm.
- Half Load: Washes intensively by selecting upper or lower racks for small loads.
- Energy Saver: Reduces wash and rinse temperatures, increases wash time.
- Steam: Adds steam to improve wash results.
- High Temp: Raises main wash or heating rinse temperature for better cleaning.
- Extra Dry: Adds extra drying time and raises heating rinse temperature.
- Delay Start: Delays cycle start from 1 to 12 hours.
- Control Lock: Prevents settings from being changed during a cycle.
- Wi-Fi: Connects to home Wi-Fi for smart functions.
- Auto Open Dry: Door opens automatically at the end of a program for enhanced drying (model dependent).
- SignaLight™: Indicates appliance status (red for error, white for paused/running, green for finished).
Loading the Dishwasher:
The manual provides detailed instructions for loading dishes in the cutlery basket, upper rack, and lower rack. It specifies how to position various items like plates, cups, glasses, bowls, pots, pans, and utensils for effective cleaning. It also lists items not suitable for dishwashers, such as copper, hand-painted items, wood, iron, and fragile crystal glasses.
Adding Cleaning Agents:
- Dishwasher Salt: Essential for the water softener system, refilled when the Salt Refill icon illuminates. A Rinse cycle must be run immediately after refilling to prevent corrosion.
- Rinse Aid: Recommended to prevent water spots and enhance drying, refilled when the Rinse Aid icon illuminates. The dispense level can be adjusted.
- Detergent: Added to the main wash compartment (and prewash compartment if desired). Amount depends on cycle, load size, and soil level.
Smart Functions (LG ThinQ Application):
- Monitoring: Checks current status, cycle, options, running time, and end time.
- Download Cycle: Downloads new and special cycles.
- Machine Clean Reminder: Shows cycles remaining before Machine Clean is needed.
- Smart Diagnosis: Provides troubleshooting information.
- Settings: Adjusts appliance and application options.
- Push Alert: Receives notifications on smartphone for cycle completion or problems.
- Audible Diagnosis: Uses smartphone microphone to diagnose issues based on appliance sounds.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning and Caring:
- Exterior: Clean with a soft damp cloth/sponge, then dry. Use stainless steel cleaner for stainless exteriors. Avoid solvent-based solutions.
- Interior: Clean periodically (every two weeks) with a soft, damp cloth/sponge to remove food and dirt. Run Turbo or Machine Clean program with detergent if unused for a long time.
- Tub Cleaning: Use citric acid powder (3 tablespoons/45g) or white vinegar (3/4 - 1 1/4 cups/200-300mL) in a shallow bowl in the upper rack, then run an Auto cycle without detergent.
- Filters: Remove and clean regularly with a soft brush under running water. Reassemble correctly.
- Spray Arms: Check for blocked holes caused by food residue. Remove residue with a pin or sharp tool. The upper spray arm can be removed for cleaning.
Seasonal Maintenance and Storage:
- Warmer Months: Close water valve, unplug power cord, or turn off circuit breaker. Clean filter, tub, and dispenser to prevent odor.
- Colder Months (Freezing Temperatures): Winterize water supply lines and appliance by qualified service personnel.
Troubleshooting:
The manual includes a detailed troubleshooting section with error codes (IE, DE, bE, HE, FE, AE, LE, nE) and common operational issues (noise, appliance not operating, cloudiness on glassware, black/gray marks, yellow/brown film, spots/filming, drying problems, Wi-Fi connectivity issues), along with possible causes and solutions.
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