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8PARTS AND FEATURESCONTROL PANEL (steam models)Steam Models (LDF8874, LDF8764)CyclesSelect your desired cycle.AutoThis cycle senses the load size, soil amount and soil toughness. This cycle is optimized to achieve the best cleaning.HeavyThis cycle is for heavily and hard soiled dishes. Heavy defaultsto the highest spray intensity and uses the power of steam towash heavily soiled dishes.TO CANCEL A CYCLETo cancel a cycle, open the door and then press and hold theDelicate and Dual Control Buttons together for approximately three seconds. The drain pump will activate and the cyclewill cancel. The display will show “dr” and the dishwasher willdrain the water. After the dishwasher is drained, the powerwill turn off.If the power is turned on and no cycle has been selected, thedishwasher will power off within four minutes.Cycle Options(Refer to the control panel on the next page)DelicateThis cycle adds the gentle power of steam to boost the cleaning power of the delicate cycle. The cycle is intended for effectively cleaning delicate items such as fine china and stemware.Dual ControlThis cycle washes the upper and lower racks at different sprayintensities. The default setting for this cycle washes the lower rack with strong spray intensity and the upper rack withsoft spray intensity. This provides optimum cleaning performance for mixed loads, including fine china and stemware. Ifother combinations are desired, use the steps listed below tochange the intensities or to use the Half Load feature.Press the desired cycle and then select the options for thatcycle.Extra DrySelect the Extra Dry option for better drying performance.This option adds 60 minutes of extra drying time to the cycle.The Extra Dry button will illuminate when the option hasbeen selected.RinseRepeated pressing of the Rinse button will select the desiredRinse option. The Sanitary, Extra Rinse, or Sanitary and ExtraRinse lights will show in the bottom left portion of the display.)PX 5P 6TF %VBM POUSPM Sanitary (1. Select Dual Control.2. Press the Spray button to toggle between Soft, Mediumand Strong for the upper spray arm.This high-temperature rinse sanitizes dishes and glassware inaccordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for residential dishwashers. Certified dishwashers are not intended for licensedfood establishments.3. After making your selection for the upper spray arm, pressthe Half Load button.Extra Rinse ( R )4. Press the Spray button to toggle between Soft, Mediumand Strong for the lower spray arm.5. Close the door to start the cycle.)The Extra Rinse symbol indicates that an extra rinse has beenadded to the cycle. An extra rinse can help reduce hard waterspotting on dishes. To add an extra rinse, press the Rinse button repeatedly until the Extra Rinse symbol appears in thedisplay.NormalThis cycle is for normally soiled, everyday loads.Quick & DryThis is a shortened cycle that is intended for washing and drying recently used dishes or lightly soiled loads. During thiscycle, both spray arms will run at the same time.CHIME ON/OFFTo enable or disable the chime, first, turn on the dishwasher.Press and hold the Delicate and Quick&Dry Buttons simultaneously for approximately three seconds.Rinse Only (LDF****)This cycle is a quick rinse for dishes that will not be washedimmediately. This cycle will rinse dishes that have excess soilto soften dried on residue. Rinsing the dishes will help prevent odors in the dishwasher. No detergent should be used.To select the Rinse Only cycle, turn the dishwasher on, andpress the Rinse button once without pressing any other cyclebuttons. The Rinse Only cycle is not available with any othercycles.

PARTS AND FEATURES9CONTROL PANELENGLISHDisplay varies by model (LDF8874, LDF8764)Display varies by model (LDF7774)NOTESpray (INTENSITY)First, select the desired cycle. Press the Spray button repeatedly until the desired spray intensity is selected.Soft (), Medium (), Strong ()Half LoadFor small loads, you may use just the upper or lower rack tosave energy. Each press of the Half Load button cycles between upper rack only and lower rack only.Delay StartThe Delay Start feature allows you to delay the start of a selected cycle. Each time the Delay Start button is pressed, thedelay time will increase an hour. The delay start time can beset from 1 to 19 hours, in one-hour increments.t The estimated time shown in the display does not include delay times for heating water, etc.t If Delay Start is selected, the display shows the delaytime in hours.t Time may vary depending on the soil level of your load.Energy SavingThe Energy Saving option saves energy by using less water.This option should only be used with light to medium soileddishes.NOTEThe RINSE AID symbolneeds to be refilled.indicates that the rinse aidHigh Temp ON/OFFRaises the main wash temperature to improve cleaning.Press and hold the Extra Dry and Rinse buttons simultaneously for approximately three seconds.Child LockThe Child Lock feature helps prevent your settings from being changed during a cycle. Selecting this feature locks allof the buttons, except for the POWER button, on the controlpanel. This feature does not lock the door.5P BDUJWBUF UIF IJME -PDL 1. Open the dishwasher door.2. Press the POWER button.3. Select the cycle (and desired options).4. Press and hold the Rinse and Spray buttons for three seconds. The Child Lock indicator will illuminate in the displayonce the Child Lock is activated.5. Close the door to begin the cycle.Digital DisplayThe Digital Display on the control panel shows the ESTIMATED cycle time. When the dishwasher is powered up, the display will be blank. When the cycle and options are selected,the display will show the total estimated time to completethose selections. During operation, the display shows the remaining estimated operating time.POWERt Press the POWER button to turn on the control panel. If nocycle is selected within four minutes, the dishwasher willpower off.t After the cycle is complete, the power automatically turnsoff for purposes of safety and economy.t If there is a power surge, power outage, or disruption ofany kind, the PF indicator will display and power will be automatically turned off for safety. The cycle will need to berestarted.Smart DiagnosisShould you experience any problems with your dishwasher,it has the capability of transmitting data to your Smart Phoneusing the LG Smart Laundry & DW Application or via yourtelephone to the LG call center.WARNINGSteam can cause burns. Use caution in the area of the steam nozzle, on the left side of the dishwasher, if the door is opened duringthe steam portion of a cycle. Contact with the steam or the steamnozzle can cause burns.

10PARTS AND FEATURESCONTROL PANEL (non-steam models)Display varies by model (LDF7774)Display varies by model (LDS5774)CyclesNormalSelect your desired cycle.This cycle is for normally soiled, everyday loads.AutoQuick & DryThis cycle senses the load size, soil amount and soil toughness. This cycle is optimized to achieve the best cleaning.This is a shortened cycle that is intended for washing and drying recently used dishes or lightly soiled loads. During thiscycle, both spray arms will run at the same time.HeavyThis cycle is for heavily and hard soiled dishes.Rinse Only (LDS5774)The cycle is intended for effectively cleaning delicate itemssuch as fine china and stemware.This cycle is a quick rinse for dishes that will not be washedimmediately. This cycle will rinse dishes that have excess soilto soften dried on residue. Rinsing the dishes will help prevent odors in the dishwasher. No detergent should be used.Dual ControlCHIME ON/OFFThis cycle washes the upper and lower racks at different sprayintensities. The default setting for this cycle washes the lower rack with strong spray intensity and the upper rack withsoft spray intensity. This provides optimum cleaning performance for mixed loads, including fine china and stemware. Ifother combinations are desired, use the steps listed below tochange the intensities or to use the Half Load feature.To enable or disable the chime, first, turn on the dishwasher.Press and hold the Delicate and Quick&Dry Buttons (LDS5774:Spray and Delay Start) simultaneously for approximatelythree seconds.DelicateTO CANCEL A CYCLE2. Press the Spray button to toggle between Soft, Mediumand Strong for the upper spray arm.To cancel a cycle, open the door and then press and hold theDelicate and Dual Control Buttons (LDS5774: Spray and HalfLoad) together for approximately three seconds. The drainpump will activate and the cycle will cancel. The display willshow “dr” and the dishwasher will drain the water. After thedishwasher is drained, the power will turn off.3. After making your selection for the upper spray arm, pressthe Half Load button.If the power is turned on and no cycle has been selected, thedishwasher will power off within four minutes.)PX 5P 6TF %VBM POUSPM 1. Select Dual Control.4. Press the Spray button to toggle between Soft, Mediumand Strong for the lower spray arm.5. Close the door to start the cycle.

PARTS AND FEATURES11CONTROL PANELENGLISHDisplay varies by model (LDS5774)Delay StartCycle OptionsPress the desired cycle and then select the options for thatcycle.Extra Dry ()Select the Extra Dry option for better drying performance.This option adds 60 minutes of extra drying time to the cycle.The Extra Dry button will illuminate when the option hasbeen selected.Press and hold the Rinse and Spray buttons for three seconds.RinseRepeated pressing of the Rinse button will select the desiredRinse option. The Sanitary, Extra Rinse, or Sanitary and ExtraRinse lights will show in the bottom left portion of the display.Sanitary ()This high-temperature rinse sanitizes dishes and glassware inaccordance with NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for residential dishwashers. Certified dishwashers are not intended for licensedfood establishments.Extra Rinse ( R )The Extra Rinse symbol indicates that an extra rinse has beenadded to the cycle. An extra rinse can help reduce hard waterspotting on dishes. To add an extra rinse, press the Rinse button repeatedly until the Extra Rinse symbol appears in thedisplay.Spray (INTENSITY)First, select the desired cycle. Press the Spray button repeatedly until the desired spray intensity is selected.The Delay Start feature allows you to delay the start of a selected cycle. Each time the Delay Start button is pressed, thedelay time will increase an hour. The delay start time can be setfrom 1 to 19 hours, in one-hour increments.Child LockThe Child Lock feature helps prevent your settings from beingchanged during a cycle. Selecting this feature locks all of thebuttons, except for the POWER button, on the control panel.This feature does not lock the door.5P BDUJWBUF UIF IJME -PDL 1. Press the POWER button.2. Select the cycle (and desired options).3. Press and hold the Half Load and Delay Start buttons forthree seconds. The Child Lock indicator will illuminate inthe display once the Child Lock is activated.4. Close the door to begin the cycle.Digital DisplayThe Digital Display on the control panel shows the ESTIMATEDcycle time. When the dishwasher is powered up, the displaywill be blank. When the cycle and options are selected, thedisplay will show the total estimated time to complete thoseselections. During operation, the display shows the remainingestimated operating time.NOTEt The estimated time shown in the display does not include delay times for heating water, etc.t If Delay Start is selected, the display shows the delaytime in hours.t Time may vary depending on the soil level of your load.POWERSoft (), Medium (Half Load (), Strong ())For small loads, you may use just the upper or lower rack tosave energy. Each press of the Half Load button cycles between upper rack only and lower rack only.t Press the POWER button to turn on the control panel. If nocycle is selected within four minutes, the dishwasher willpower off.t After the cycle is complete, the power automatically turnsoff for purposes of safety and economy.t If there is a power surge, power outage, or disruption of anykind, the PF indicator will display and power will be automatically turned off for safety. The cycle will need to be restarted.Smart DiagnosisShould you experience any problems with your dishwasher, ithas the capability of transmitting data to your Smart Phoneusing the LG Smart Laundry & DW Application or via your telephone to the LG call center.

12PARTS AND FEATURESCYCLE OPTION CHARTThe cycle guide below shows the available options for each cycle. ZDMF"VUP"WBJMBCMF 4QSBZ -FWFM EFGBVMU YUSB %SZ 4BOJUBSZ 3JOTF &YUSB 3JOTF4BOJUBSZ &YUSB 3JOTF)BMG -PBE%FMBZ 4UBSU&OFSHZ4BWJOHSoft(upper arm)%VBM POUSPM/PSNBM2VJDL %SZ3JOTF 0OMZMediumStrong(lower arm)SoftMediumStrongStrongMediumStrongICONSLow Rinse Aid IndicatorSteam Cycle (steam models)Energy Saving CycleExtra RinseCycle Time IndicatorSanitary RinseLow, Medium, High Spray, IntensityUpper*Upper Spray ArmLower*Lower Spray ArmChild Lock*Extra Dry*Apply to LDS****)JHI 5FNQ

PARTS AND FEATURES13CYCLE SELECTION CHART8BTI ZDMF1SF 1SF 1SF 3JOTF.BJO 8BTI3JOTF 3JOTF )FBUFE 3JOTF122 0F149 158 0F"VUP50 0C65 70 0C)FBWZ140 0F60 0C158 0F70 0C%FMJDBUF122 0F50 0C%VBM154 0F68 0C%SZ8BUFS 6T BHF6.1 gal.23 L6.1 gal.23.0 L154 0F68 0C4.6 gal.17.5 L158 0F70 0C POUSPM4.6 gal.17.5 L/PSNBM86–122 0F30–50 0C2VJDL 122 0F50 0C149–158 0F65–70 0C1.7–6.4 gal.6.5–20.5 L162 0F72 0C7.6 gal. %SZ29 L3JOTF 1.0 gal.0OMZ4L* Actual water consumption will vary depending on soil level and water hardness.** Actual cycle times may vary depending on soil level, water temperature and water hardness ZDMF 4QSBZ *OUFO 5JNFTJUZ135 Min.Medium166 Min.Strong141 Min.Soft147 Min.U: StrongL: Soft110 139Min.Medium79 Min.Strong22 Min.MediumENGLISHThe cycle guide below shows the default settings for each cycle.

14OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSQUICK START1. LOAD THE DISHESScrape the dishes free of excess food, bones, and any otherhard, non-soluble residue. Pull each rack out and load thedishes as described in this manual.CAUTIONEmpty the lower rack first and then the upper rack. This will avoidwater dripping from the upper rack onto dishes in the lower rack.2. MEASURE THE DETERGENTUsing the guidelines in this manual, fill the detergent cupwith the recommended amount of detergent and close thelid. If a prewash is desired, the recess on top of the lid shouldalso be filled with detergent.3. TURN ON THE DISHWASHERTo turn on the display panel, press the POWER button.4. CHECK THE RINSE AIDThe Rinse Aid indicator light will illuminate if the level of rinseaid in the dishwasher is low. Add rinse aid if the level is low tomaintain the effectiveness of the dry cycle.5. SELECT THE CYCLE AND OPTIONSSelect the cycle and options that best fit the load by referringto the Cycle Selection Chart. The display will show the estimated time for the cycle and options selected.6. CLOSE THE DOORThe dishwasher will start automatically, after a slight delay,when the door is closed and latched. During the cycle, thedisplay will indicate the estimated time remaining for thecycle and options selected. If the door is opened during thecycle, the dishwasher will stop. When the door is closed, thecycle will resume from the point where it was stopped.7. END OF CYCLEWhen the cycle is complete, a chime will sound and the display will show “END.” After a short time, the display and controls will shut off for safety and energy conservation.WARNINGIn general, it is not advisable to open the door while the dishwasher is in operation. If the door is opened, a safety device stopsthe dishwasher. Care should be taken when opening the door immediately following the cycle, as steam may escape.AUTO-OFFThe dishwasher will automatically turn off if a cycle is not selectedor if the door is not closed within four minutes.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS15LOADING THE LOWER RACKENGLISHCAUTIONNON-DISHWASHER SAFE ITEMSThe combination of high water temperature and dishwasherdetergents may damage certain items. LG does not recommendwashing the following items in the dishwasher:t Hand painted silver or gold leaf dishest Wood or bone handled utensilst Iron or other rust prone utensilst Plastic items that are not dishwasher safeWhen in doubt, check the manufacturers’ recommendations.The extra tall tub allows loading of dishes, pans, or other utensilsup to 14 inches high.The lower rack is recommended for dinner plates, soup bowls,dishes, pots, pans, lids, and grill trays. Plates should be positionedvertically and facing the center of the rack. Pots, pans, and largebowls must be turned so that the inside faces downward. The silverware basket may be used in either the lower or upper rack.SUGGESTED LOADING PATTERNThe lower rack should not be used for small items such as cups,wine glasses, or small plates. These items should be loaded in theupper rack.For models with steam, load heavily soiled or stained dishes in thefront left side of the lower rack with the dirty side facing down.This is the area that the stream enters the dishwasher. The use ofhot steam maximizes the dishwasher’s cleaning performance.ADDITIONAL LOADING PATTERNRACK LOADING TIPSy Load plates, soup bowls etc. between the tines.y Load cookie sheets, cake pans and other large items on thesides or back of the rack. Loading these items in the front ofthe dishwasher can prevent the water spray from reaching thedetergent dispenser.y Make sure that pot handles and other large items do not stopthe rotation of the spray arms.NOTEMake sure that large items do not interfere with therotation of the spray arms, and do not prevent thedetergent dispenser from opening.

16OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSFOLDING DOWN THE LOWER TINESThe tines are adjustable to fit dishes of various sizes.RearFrontLOADING DISHES & POTSDIFFICULT TO REMOVE FOOD ONDISHES (steam models)Load items with difficult to remove or baked-on food near thesteam spray arms, towards the left side of the lower rack, facingdown. The dishes will benefit from the direct steam spray and thelower spray arm wash action.LOADING POTS & BOWLS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS17LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKETENGLISHThe silverware basket has separators to avoid scratching and tarnishing of delicate silverware. The basket can be separated intothree separate baskets that can be used individually in both theupper and lower racks. Unlock the tabs above the left and rightsides to separate.WARNINGBe careful when loading and unloading sharp items. Load sharpknives with the handles up to reduce the risk of personal injury.SILVERWARE LOADING TIPS:y For best cleaning results, use the top separators in the basketwhen loading silverware. The separators will prevent nestingof silverware.y Load sharp items, such as knives, pointing down.y When unloading the dishwasher, it is best to start with the silverware basket. Doing so will prevent water droplets from falling on your silverware from the upper rack.2 2 25 5 53 3 44 4 42 2 2 25 3 3 S2S2 2 2 2 2 2 5 54 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4①5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5S S S S S S SS3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3②③④⑤1 1 1 1 1 1 3 31 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

18OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSLOADING THE UPPER RACKUse 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 cupsor cooking utensils can be laid on the fold down cup racks, whichmay also provide support for long stemmed glasses. Make sureitems do not interfere with the rotation of the spray arms aboveand below the upper rack.SUGGESTED LOADING PATTERNUPPER RACK LOADING TIPS:y Place cups and glasses in the rows between the rack tines. Placing them over the rack tines can lead to breakage and waterspots.y To avoid chipping, do not let stem ware

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of 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-