2 Ways To Reset LG Dishwasher (Complete Guide)

Need to reset your LG dishwasher? It’s a crucial step in resolving common dishwasher issues. If you’re seeking the right method to reset your dishwasher, you’re in the right place.

To reset your LG dishwasher, you have two options. First, unplug it from the electric outlet and wait for 10-20 minutes. Afterward, plug it back in to complete the reset. Alternatively, you can perform a soft reset by pressing and holding the cancel or clear button for 3 seconds.

This article will walk you through these two effective methods for resetting your LG dishwasher while also highlighting common dishwasher problems. Keep reading to get your dishwasher back on track.

Key takeaways:

• Resetting your LG dishwasher is an important step to solve most issues.
• You can reset your LG dishwasher by unplugging it for 10-20 minutes or by pressing the cancel/clear button for 3 seconds.
• Common reasons to reset your LG dishwasher include child lock activation, sleep mode activation, delay wash option activation, door unlatching, or water supply shut off.
• LG dishwashers do not have a dedicated reset button.
• You can perform a soft reset by pressing the clear/cancel button for 3 seconds, or a hard reset by unplugging the dishwasher for 10-20 minutes.
• Common issues with LG dishwashers include ineffective cleaning, overfilling/underfilling, leakage, draining issues, and wet dishes at the end of the cycle.
• Proper maintenance, such as cleaning the dishwasher and checking for clogged drain hoses, can prevent many common issues.

Why does my LG dishwasher need a reset?

If you are using the dishwasher to clean the greasy dishes regularly, at times, it is common to experience certain faults and repairs. 

When you notice unusual behaviors in your dishwasher, you must begin the repair process by resetting it. 

You can also reset your dishwasher to undo the setting you have done recently. 

Here are some situations where you can reset your LG dishwasher.

The child lock was activated.

The dishwasher’s control lock helps prevent accidental operation of the buttons in the control panel.

If the children in your home reach out to the dishwasher and press the buttons in the dishwasher, it will not only interrupt the functionalities of your dishwasher but also cause danger to your child.

When the child lock is activated, the dishwasher’s buttons will be locked, preventing interruption while the dishwasher is running.

Sometimes, the control lock will be switched on even though no one has intentionally switched it on.

On the other hand, you can’t switch off a control lock after you turn it on the last time. 

In all the above cases, you can reset your LG dishwasher.

Also read: LG Dishwasher CL Code: Causes+Fix

The sleep mode was activated.

When you haven’t used the dishwasher for the longest time, an LG dishwasher will go to sleep mode. 

Sometimes sleep mode in the dishwasher will be activated even when you use the dishwasher regularly.

It is the issue that sometimes causes the interruption of the washing cycle. 

To redo the settings, you must reset your LG dishwasher.

The delay wash option was activated.

A delay wash option is a useful feature that you can use to delay the beginning of the wash cycle up to 24 hours, according to your convenience. 

You can load the dishes, add the detergent, and delay the washing cycle. 

If the delay wash option is activated, the wash cycle in the dishwasher won’t begin. 

Sometimes, certain faults in the LG dishwasher activate the delay option without your concern.

Try deactivating by pressing the delay option button for 3 seconds. 

If the issue persists, you must reset your LG dishwasher.

The door was unlatched.

The control panel indicates whether the dishwasher’s door is closed or in an open state.

If the dishwasher’s door remains unlatched, the control panel indicates the error, preventing the dishwasher from beginning the washing cycle. 

Check if the door is latched well with the dishwasher.

You must reset your LG dishwasher if the door is closed well and the dishwasher still displays the error.

The water supply is shut off.

Water supply to the dishwasher is a crucial process without which a dishwasher cannot function. 

A dishwasher won’t complete the wash cycle if the water supply is switched off. 

Turn on the water supply valve to complete the washing cycle in your dishwasher. 

Sometimes even after the water supply is turned on, the LG dishwasher will not start the washing cycle.

In such a case, you can reset your LG dishwasher.

Is there a reset button in the LG dishwasher?

The LG dishwasher doesn’t come with a dedicated reset button.

Still, you can reset your LG dishwasher by pressing the clear or the cancel button for 3 seconds. 

You can also reset your LG dishwasher by unplugging it from the power outlet and plugging it back into the electric outlet. 

You can reset the control panel of the LG dishwasher if it is at fault by pressing the clear button for 3 seconds.

How do I reset my LG dishwasher? 

You can reset your LG dishwasher in two different ways.

• Soft reset 
• Hard reset

Follow the steps below to do a soft reset in your LG dishwasher. 

If your dishwasher is suddenly stuck or the control panel is not responding a soft reset will return your LG dishwasher to working condition. 

A soft reset will help to clear the unintentional settings activated in the dishwasher.

Before finding the cause and the complex fix to solve the issue in your dishwasher, you must soft reset your dishwasher to see if the issue is solved. 

Sometimes a simple reset can solve the issues you notice in your dishwasher.

• Locate the cancel or the clear option in the control board of your LG dishwasher.
• Press the clear or the cancel button for 3 seconds. 

Your LG dishwasher has been successfully reset. 

See if the issue is solved after the soft reset.

You can proceed with the hard reset if the issue persists. 

Follow the steps below to do a hard reset in your LG dishwasher:

• Power off the LG dishwasher by pressing the power off button for 3 seconds.
• Locate the power cord of the LG dishwasher. If it is hard-wired, locate the circuit breaker.
• Unplug the dishwasher from the electric outlet. Turn off the circuit breaker if the dishwasher is hard-wired.
• Let the dishwasher be unplugged from the electric supply for 10 to 20 minutes.
• Reconnect the dishwasher to the electric outlet. Or turn on the electric circuit breaker if your LG dishwasher is hard-wired. 

Resetting your dishwasher will solve minor software glitches and faults. 

Try doing both the soft and hard reset before proceeding with the complex fixing process.

How to reset a dishwasher that won’t start? 

If your dishwasher doesn’t start, try troubleshooting by following the steps below:

• The first step of troubleshooting is resetting your LG dishwasher. Unplug the dishwasher from the electric outlet and let it be disconnected from the electric supply for 20 minutes. Plug in the dishwasher after 20 minutes. Your dishwasher has reset.
• Check if the control lock or the child lock feature is switched on in your dishwasher. Press the rinse and the spray button simultaneously to deactivate the child lock feature.
• Check if the door latch is at fault. The dishwasher’s door won’t close properly if the latch is at fault. Hence, the dishwasher will not start.
• Ensure that the selector switch is in good working condition. With a selector switch, you can choose different options like drying, washing, and heating; if the selector switch is broken, it won’t let the dishwasher start the washing cycle. Replace the selector switch if you find it faulty.
• Check the continuity of the motor relay. A motor start relay is located next to the motor. Check its continuity with the multimeter. You must replace the motor relay if no continuity is recorded while checking its coil portion.
• Check the thermal fuse of the dishwasher. You can locate the thermal fuse in the control board. To access it, you have to remove the rear access panel. Check the continuity of the wires attached to the thermal fuse with the multimeter. You must replace the thermal fuse if it doesn’t show the reading. 

Do you need to reset the breaker for the dishwasher to work?

You must reset the circuit breaker that supplies the electricity to the dishwasher.

If the circuit breaker is faulty, it won’t be able to supply the required electricity to the dishwasher.

A simple reset may fix the issue. 

Follow the steps below to reset the circuit breaker: 

• Locate the circuit breaker.
• Switch off the circuit breaker, which you can locate inside the circuit box.
• Unplug the fuse from the circuit box.
• Let it be disconnected for the next 5 minutes.
• After 5 minutes, turn on the circuit breaker and reattach the fuse.
• Turn on the dishwasher, and check if the issues are solved. 

What are the common problems with the LG dishwasher? 

Dishwashers are the most useful devices, but they are prone to faults and repairs in the long run. 

If you have a dishwasher, you must be aware of the common problems that can occur in a dishwasher. 

Here are some common problems you must be aware of while using the dishwasher for a long period:

Problem	Solution
Dishes not cleaned well	Check the valve, clean drain hose
Overfilling/Underfilling	Check the inlet valve, the float switch
Leakage	Inspect drainage hose and gasket
Draining issues	Test and replace the heating element
Wet dishes at the end	Check the valve, clean the drain hose

1. Dishes are not cleaned well

Using the dishwasher for a long period without maintaining it well will result in ineffective cleaning. 

If you see not-so-cleaned dishes at the end of the washing cycle, it indicates that your dishwasher has become ineffective.

To fix this issue, you need to see if any faulty parts of the dishwasher are causing this issue.

Check if the spray arm is faulty.

Consider replacing it. 

Another effective method to fix the issue is to clean the dishwasher’s interior to remove the grease and the dirt deposited.

Start the washing cycle in your dishwasher without loading the dishes. 

Pour the detergent cleaner to let it clean the dishwasher to remove the grease and debris. 

2. Overfilling and underfilling in the dishwasher

Overfilling and underfilling in the dishwasher mostly happen due to the faulty inlet water supply valve. 

Water supply is the most crucial when it comes to running the dishwasher.

If the inlet valve is blocked, it won’t supply enough water.

On the other hand, if it is stuck open, it won’t stop filling the water, resulting in kitchen flooding. 

It may also happen due to a faulty float switch that signals the dishwasher about how much water it holds.

In such a case, you must replace the float switch. 

3. Leakage issues

Leakage in the dishwasher is the most annoying issue that will damage the kitchen floor. 

Leakage issues are caused by cracks in the drainage hose or the faulty gasket. 

You must solve the issue as soon as possible to prevent your kitchen floor from major damage. 

To fix this issue, you must replace the drain hose and the gasket, depending on which is causing the issue. 

4. Draining issues

A dishwasher not draining is another common problem that will hinder the efficiency of kitchen activities. 

It happens when the check valve in the drain hose is blocked or stuck.

In such cases, you must replace the valve as soon as possible. 

If the drain hose is blocked with dirt and debris, it will cause the draining issue.

Clean the drain hose with a vinegar cleaning solution to eliminate the dirt deposited in the drain hose. 

5. Wet dishes at the end of the cycle

A heating element in the dishwasher helps to dry the dishes at the end of the rinse cycle.

If it becomes faulty, you will get wet dishes while unloading them. 

To confirm if the heating element is faulty, check it with the multimeter to note the reading.

You must replace the heating element if it doesn’t show the reading. 

Final thoughts

When you are facing troubles with your LG dishwasher, don’t skip the simple yet effective step of resetting it. A simple reset can solve minor issues in your dishwashers. Follow the steps mentioned in the article to reset your LG dishwasher.

Most of the problem in the dishwasher arises due to poor maintenance. To avoid most of the common issues mentioned in the article, you must clean the dishwasher at least twice a month. Make sure to clean the dishwasher’s interior with the cleaning solution to remove the dirt and debris.

Frequently check if the drain hose is clogged, and clean it with the vinegar solution to facilitate effective draining from the dishwasher.

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Reference: LG Official Manual, LG Official guide.