Dishes can be washed more thoroughly by selecting the wash cycle that best suits the type and amount of soil on the dishes. Once a cycle has been selected, default settings and cycle options may be adjusted to better meet your needs. For cycle details, please select a cycle from the below list.
Not all of the cycles listed below are available on all models of LG dishwashers. Not all cycle modifications and options can be used for all cycles. Check the owner's manual cycle guide for complete details specific to your dishwasher.
Cycle times outlined below are approximate. Actual cycle time may vary.
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Auto
The AUTO™ cycle senses the soil amount and soil toughness and is optimized to achieve the best cleaning.
Auto cycle setting details Recommended Soil Level Water Usage Available Options Approximate Time All Levels 3.6-6.5 gal Dual Zone
Half Load
Energy Saver
Steam
High Temp
Extra Dry
Night Dry (Default)
Delay Start89-226 mins -
Heavy
The HEAVY cycle is for heavily soiled dishes and dishes with hardened on soil. The Heavy cycle defaults to the strongest spray intensity and uses it to wash heavily soiled dishes.
This cycle has the added power of steam.
Heavy cycle setting details Recommended Soil Level Water Usage Available Options Approximate Time Heavily Soiled 7.1-8.4 gal Dual Zone
Half Load
Steam (Default)
High Temp
Extra Dry
Night Dry (Default)
Delay Start140-224 mins -
Delicate
The DELICATE cycle is used to clean delicate items such as fine china and stemware.
This cycle has the added power of steam.
Delicate cycle setting details Recommended Soil Level Water Usage Available Options Approximate Time Lightly Soiled 5.2-6.6 gal Half Load
Steam (Default)
Extra Dry (extra drying time only no added high temp rinse)
Night Dry (Default)
Delay Start95-148 mins -
Refresh
This cycle freshens up and warms dishes that have been unused for a long time.
Do not use detergent when using this cycle.
Refresh cycle setting details Recommended Soil Level Water Usage Available Options Approximate Time Lightly Soiled 2.1 gal Steam (Default)
Extra Dry (extra drying time only no added high temp rinse)
Night Dry (Default)
Delay Start59-79 mins -
Normal
Use the NORMAL cycle for moderately soiled, everyday loads.
After the cycle ends, the fan runs for an hour to help vent the warm, moist air in the tub. You can stop the fan by opening the door after the cycle ends.
Normal cycle setting details Recommended Soil Level Water Usage Available Options Approximate Time All Levels 2.4-6.8 gal Dual Zone
Half Load
Energy Saver
Steam
High Temp
Extra Dry
Night Dry
Delay Start98-215 mins -
Turbo
This cycle will clean heavily soiled dishes in an hour using slightly more energy and water.
This cycle does not have drying. Select the Extra Dry or Night Dry option or another cycle for better drying.
Turbo cycle setting details Recommended Soil Level Water Usage Available Options Approximate Time Heavily Soiled 7.3 gal Dual Zone
High Temp
Extra Dry
Night Dry (Default)
Delay Start59-121 mins -
Machine Clean
This cycle is for cleaning the inside of the dishwasher. Use the cycle 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 active the Machine Clean cycle.
Machine Clean cycle setting details Recommended Soil Level Water Usage Available Options Approximate Time No Dishes 3.2 gal Delay Start 82 mins -
Rinse
This cycle is a quick rinse for dishes that will not be washed immediately. The cycle rinses dishes that have excess soil to soften dried on residue. Rinsing the dishes helps prevent odors in the dishwasher.
Do not use detergent when using this cycle.
This cycle does not have drying.
Press and hold Normal for three seconds to active the Rinse cycle.
Rinse cycle setting details Recommended Soil Level Water Usage Available Options Approximate Time Lightly Soiled 1.8 gal Delay Start 12 mins -
Express
This cycle will quickly clean lightly soiled dishes. (Time : 34 minutes)
This cycle does not have drying. Select the Extra Dry or Night Dry option or another cycle for better drying.
Press and hold Turbo for three seconds to activate the Express cycle.
Express cycle setting details Recommended Soil Level Water Usage Available Options Approximate Time Lightly Soiled 5.4 gal Dual Zone
High Temp
Extra Dry
Night Dry (Default)
Delay Start34-103 mins
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Pots and Pans
This cycle is optimized for washing pots and pans.
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Glassware
This cycle is optimized for washing glassware.
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Casseroles
Use this cycle to wash casserole dishes
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Night Care
This cycle is optimized to clean dishes over night.
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Dual Zone
This option automatically sets the spray intensity to soft for the upper spray arm and strong for the lower spray arm. Place heavily soiled dishes like plates and bowls in the lower rack and lightly soiled dishes like cups and small plates in the upper rack to get the best results.
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Half Load
This option washes intensively by selecting the upper or lower racks. For small loads, use just the upper or lower rack to save energy and time.
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Energy Saver
This option saves energy by reducing the wash and rinse temperatures. Wash time is increased to maintain wash performance. Do not use this cycle with heavily soiled dishes.
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Steam
This option adds steam at the start of the cycle to improve wash performance.
If the Steam option is added to a cycle, the sanitized indicator stays lit at the end of the cycle if the dishes were properly sanitized (on some models). If the dishwasher could not properly sanitize the dishes because the Steam option was not selected, the cycle was interrupted or the water could not be heated to the required temperature, the indicator will not light up at the end of the cycle. Open and close the door or press POWER to turn the indicator off.
This high temperature rinse sanitizes dishes and glassware in accordance with the NSF/ANSI Standard 184 for residential dishwashers. Certified residential dishwashers are not intended for use in licensed food establishments. Only sanitizing cycles have been designed to meet the requirements for soil removal and sanitization efficacy. There is no intention, either directly or indirectly, that all cycles on a certified machine have passed the sanitization performance test.
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High Temp
Raises the main wash temperature to improve cleaning.
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Extra Dry
Select the Extra Dry option for better drying performance. This option adds extra drying time to the cycle and raises the heated rinse temperature.
When the rinse aid is empty, the Extra Dry option is selected automatically.
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Night Dry
Dishes are often left in the dishwasher overnight after the cycle ends. This can result in the steam inside the tub condensing on dishes, leaving them wet. The Night Dry option runs the ventilation fan periodically to help vent the steam from the tub.
The Night Dry option is selected by default on all cycles for which it is available, except the Normal cycle.
Press and hold Extra Dry for three seconds to activate.
To add the Night Dry option to the Normal cycle, press and hold Extra Dry for 3 seconds
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Delay Start
The Delay Start feature delays the start of a selected cycle. Each time the Delay Start button is pressed, the delay time increases by an hour. The delay time can be set from 1 to 12 hours, in one-hour increments.
