LG LDF5678SS Owners Manual - Page 54

TROUBLESHOOTING 53 ENGLISH Problem Cloudiness on glassware. Black or gray marks on dishes. Yellow or brown film on inside surfaces of dishwasher. Spots and filming on dishes. Noise Dishes don't dry. Lamps do not illuminate. Spray arms do not rotate smoothly. Upper rack is crooked. Dishwasher continuously chimes when the door is opened, during or right after a cycle has completed. Door does not close completely. Possible Cause & Solution Combination of excessive detergent and hard water. ••Use less detergent and use a rinse aid to minimize the problem. Aluminum items rubbing dishes during cycle. ••Reposition the dishes. Coffee or tea stains. ••Eliminate the stain by using a stain removal product. Low water temperature. ••Water supply should be at least 120 °F for best wash performance. Overloading. ••Do not overload the dishwasher. Improper loading. ••See the Operation section. Insufficient water pressure. ••Water pressure should be between 20 and 80 psi. Insufficient detergent. ••Add the recommended amount of detergent. See the Operation section. Rinse aid dispenser is empty. ••Refill rinse aid dispenser. Hard water buildup in the tub. ••Remove all dishes, silverware and silverware holder from dishwasher. Only racks should remain in tub. For best results, use citric acid powder (can be found in canning sections of most grocery stores or online). Measure 3 tablespoons (40 g) of citric acid powder. Fill main wash compartment with measured powder. If you cannot find citric acid powder, pour approximately one cup (200-300 mL) of white vinegar into shallow bowl and place in upper rack. Run Machine Clean cycle. Do not use detergent. Some level of noise is normal during operation. ••Detergent cover opening. ••Drain pump at the beginning of drain cycle. The dishwasher is not level. ••Adjust leveling feet. Nozzle arm knocking against dishes. ••Reposition the dishes. Rinse agent dispenser empty. ••Check and refill the rinse agent dispenser if empty. Power is not connected. ••Connect power supply. Holes of spray arms are blocked by food particles. ••Clean the holes of spray arms. Rack is poorly adjusted. ••See the Height Adjustable Upper Rack section. This is a safety measure. Contact with escaping steam or the hot contents of the dishwasher could result in injury. ••Close the door until the dishwasher and dishes have cooled down. The chiming will stop if the door is closed or the interior temperature has cooled. Cutlery rack is not properly loaded. ••Push the door handle to close the door properly until it clicks.