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LG Dishwasher ThinQ Features and Settings

  • Operation

Now that your dishwasher is connected to your WiFi, it’s time to learn more about what you can do with the LG ThinQ app. This article will walk you through the special features and settings of your smart appliance.

  1. From the ThinQ main page tap on the dishwasher card.
  2. Once the card loads, tap the more button More button in the upper right hand corner to access the features and settings for your dishwasher.
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  • Using the LG ThinQ app you can take advantage of additional cycles designed to care for various types of dishes.

    To add a download cycle:

    1. While the machine is in standby mode, tap the more button More button at the top right of the dishwasher card.

    2. Select Download Cycle.

    3. Select the cycle you wish to use and tap Download to Dishwasher.

    To run a download cycle:

    1. Power the unit on.

    2. Select Download Cycle on the controls.

    3. Press Start.

    NOTE: Only one download cycle can be stored at a time. If you choose an alternate cycle to download the existing one will be replaced.

    download cycle illustration
  • You can utilize the tub clean coach to stay ahead of regular maintenance on your dishwasher. LG recommends a tub clean every 30 cycles or at least once per month to keep your dishwasher clean and fresh and performing at its best.

    The Machine Clean Coach will show you how many cycles have been run since your last cleaning cycle and will provide instructions on how to run a machine clean cycle.

    machine clean coach illustration
  • Here you can perform a diagnosis of your machine right from within the ThinQ app. This can be useful to help troubleshoot some issues you might have with your smart appliance. Depending on the product you may be able to perform Wi-Fi diagnosis or an audible diagnosis. Press get started and follow the instructions that appear in the app.


  • Here you can control general settings of your connected styler

    1. Edit Nickname - Useful if you have two appliances. You can give each one a custom nickname to easily distinguish between them.
    2. Location - You can assign an appliance to a specific room in your home. This can also be done by choosing manage rooms in the app settings.
    3. Preferences - Allows you to change the following options:
      • Rinse Aid Level
      • Machine Clean Reminder
      • Signal Level
      • Clean Indicator Light
    4. Change Network - Use this setting to connect to a different network.
    5. Software Version - View the current installed software of your appliance.
    6. Delete Product - Select this option to remove the product from the ThinQ app.
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