At a Glance
Your LG dishwasher has several indicators on the controls that may be illuminated at certain times. Most of them will refer to an option or setting that may be currently activated.
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The control panel indicators can vary depending on your dishwasher model.
The digital display shows the ESTIMATED cycle time. When the dishwasher is powered on, the display is blank.
When the cycle and options are selected, the display shows the total estimated time for the chosen settings. During operation, the display shows the remaining estimated time.
The machine clean cycle cleans the inside of the dishwasher. Note that this cycle is to be run WITHOUT dishes in the machine. It eliminates residual soils, odor, white spots, and other dirt.
Add citric acid or another cleaning agent for more effective results.
Press and hold [Heavy] for three seconds to activate.
The rinse refill icon illuminates when the rinse aid level is low.
The LED automatically shuts off when the rinse aid is refilled, or the level is set to zero.
The Control Lock helps prevent settings from being changed during a cycle.
Selecting this feature locks all the buttons, except for the [Power] button, on the control panel. It does NOT lock the door.
Press and hold [Dual Zone] for three seconds to activate or deactivate Control Lock.
To start a new cycle, deactivate Control Lock.
Dishes are often left in the dishwasher overnight after the cycle ends. This can result in the steam inside the tub condensing on the dishes, leaving them wet.
The Night Dry option runs the ventilation fan periodically to help vent the steam from the tub.
Press and hold [Extra Dry] for three seconds to activate.
Steam Cycle indicates that a steam cycle has been selected.
This feature is not available on all models.
The Extra Rinse symbol indicates that an extra rinse has been added to the cycle. An extra rinse can help reduce hard water spotting on dishes.
To add an extra rinse, press the [Rinse] button repeatedly until the Extra Rinse symbol appears in the display.
The Low Rinse Aid indicator will illuminate if the level of rinse aid in the dishwasher is low.
Add rinse aid if the level is low to maintain the effectiveness of the dry cycle.
The Eco Cycle option saves energy by using less water.
This option should only be used with light- to medium-soiled dishes.
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