LG LDPH676 Series - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is an owner's manual for an LG Dishwasher, model LDPH676**. It provides essential information regarding the appliance's installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The manual emphasizes user safety and includes instructions for both basic use and advanced features.

Function Description

The LG Dishwasher is designed for washing and drying dishes. It offers various wash cycles and options to accommodate different soil levels and types of items. The appliance aims to provide efficient cleaning and drying performance for household use. It also incorporates smart functions through the LG ThinQ application, allowing for remote control, monitoring, and feature updates.

Important Technical Specifications

Model: LDPH676**
Electrical Requirements: 120 V, 60 Hz AC only, 15 A circuit breaker
Water Pressure: 20 psi - 80 psi (140 kPa - 550 kPa)
Dimensions (Width x Height x Depth): 23 3/4" x 33 5/8" x 24 5/8" (603 mm x 854 mm x 625 mm)
Inlet Water Temperature: 120 °F - 149 °F (49 °C - 65 °C)
Net Weight: 88 lbs. (40 kg)
Water Supply Line: Minimum 3/8" O.D. copper tubing or stainless steel braided water supply line
Electrical Cable: 16 AWG, with 2 conductors and 1 ground
Drain Hose: 5/8" (16 mm), 3/4" (19 mm), or 1" (25 mm) inside diameter for connection to disposal/waste tee. Maximum length 12 ft. (3.65 m).
Wi-Fi Frequency Range: 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz
Bluetooth Frequency Range: 2402 MHz - 2480 MHz
Output Power (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth): < 30 dBm

Usage Features

The dishwasher offers a range of features to enhance user convenience and cleaning effectiveness:

Control Panel: Features a POWER On/Off Button, Option Setting Mode, Display (Rinse Aid Refill, Machine Clean, Digital Display for cycle time), Cancel Button, START Button, and Front Time Indicator.
Wash Cycles:
- Auto: Senses soil amount and toughness for optimized cleaning.
- Normal: For daily, regular, or typical use with normally soiled dishes.
- Heavy: For heavily soiled dishes and hardened-on soil, with strongest spray intensity.
- Delicate: For delicate items like fine china and stemware.
- 1 Hour: Cleans and dries lightly soiled dishes in one hour, with an option for heated drying (Dry Boost).
- Refresh: Freshens up and warms unused dishes; does not use detergent and steam option cannot be turned off.
- Download Cycle: Allows downloading specialized cycles via the LG ThinQ app (default is Machine Clean). Downloadable cycles include Express (quick clean, no drying), Rinse (quick rinse, no detergent, no drying), Pots & Pans (for heavily soiled cookware), Casseroles (for greasy dishes), and Glassware (for delicate glassware).
Options and Extra Functions:
- Steam: Adds steam at the start of the cycle for improved wash performance and sanitization (except Refresh cycle).
- Flex Zone: Adjusts wash intensity for specific zones (upper rack, lower rack, or soft upper/strong lower).
- High Temp.: Raises main wash temperature for better cleaning.
- Dry Boost: Offers three settings (Low, High, Off) for heated drying performance. Dry Boost Low is automatically added to cycles if the rinse aid dispenser is empty (except Normal, 1 Hour cycles).
- Night Dry: Runs the ventilation fan periodically after the cycle to vent steam and prevent dishes from remaining wet overnight.
- Delay Start: Delays the start of a cycle from 1 to 12 hours.
- Remote Start: Allows remote control and monitoring via the LG ThinQ smartphone app.
- Control Lock (CL): Prevents settings from being changed during a cycle (locks all buttons except POWER).
- Sanitized Indicator: Lights up if dishes were properly sanitized with the Steam option (except Refresh cycle).
- Wi-Fi LED: Illuminates when connected to a home Wi-Fi network.
Loading Features:
- Silverware Basket: Includes separators to prevent scratching and tarnishing. Recommended to load sharp items pointing down.
- Lower Rack: Tines can be folded down to fit larger dishes.
- Upper Rack: Height adjustable to accommodate larger items. Tines can be folded down.
- Cup Rack: (Available on some models) Fold-down racks for extra cups or long-stemmed glasses. Removable and interchangeable.
- Cutlery Rack: (Available on some models) Best suited for flatware, with separators for improved cleaning.
- Height Adjustable Tray: (Available on some models)
Detergent and Rinse Aid Dispenser:
- Detergent amount depends on cycle, load size, and soil level.
- Rinse aid is recommended to prevent water spots and enhance drying. The dispenser has five adjustable levels (L0-L4), factory-set to L2. The Rinse Aid Refill LED indicates low rinse aid.
LG ThinQ Application:
- Feature Update: Updates product features via the app.
- Monitoring: Checks current status, cycle, options, running time, and cycle end time.
- Download Cycle: Downloads specialized cycles to the dishwasher.
- Machine Clean Coach: Shows cycles remaining before a recommended Machine Clean.
- Smart Diagnosis: Provides troubleshooting information.
- Settings: Adjusts Rinse Aid Dispenser Level, Machine Clean Reminder, Signal Level, and Clean Indicator Light.
- Push Alerts: Receives appliance status notifications.
- Energy Monitoring: Checks estimated power usage.

Maintenance Features

Cleaning and Care:
- Exterior: Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid alcohol, thinners, bleach, benzene, flammable liquids, or abrasives.
- Interior: Periodically clean with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap. Remove food debris from filters.
- Machine Clean Cycle: Use with citric acid or other cleaning agents to clean the inside of the dishwasher, eliminating residual soils, odor, and white spots. Recommended every 30 cycles (LED flashes).
- Drain Air Gap/In-Sink Disposal: Check and clean if the dishwasher is not draining well.
- Filters: Clean after each load for best wash performance. In hard water areas, clean at least once a month with a soft brush and non-abrasive materials under warm running water. The manual provides a recommended filter cleaning schedule based on loads per week and pre-loading habits.
- Spray Arms (Lower and Upper): Clean if holes are blocked by food particles using a pin or stiff wire. Remove the upper spray arm by turning a nut counter-clockwise.
- Heat Dry Blower: Periodically remove food residue from the gap below the cover (every 4 months). Wait for it to cool before cleaning. Do not allow water or detergents inside the tube.
Seasonal Maintenance and Storage:
- For extended absence in warmer months, close the water valve, disconnect power, and clean the filter, tub, and dispenser.
- For colder months with freezing temperatures, winterize water supply lines and the dishwasher by qualified service personnel.