LG LDS4821 24 in. Built-in Dishwasher - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Hi Jim,I recently noticed exactly the same symptoms with my LDS4821 which I think is a similar age.After a bit of head scratching and a similar door cover removal exercise I also figured it must be coming via that round vent and then on down the plastic duct that runs to the bottom left vent in the door that you photographed.Here's what I did which has certainly fixed my leak:1/ First I cleaned around the inside of the round vent on this inside of the door. Specifically I removed all the accumulated crud around the edges of the circular yellow rubber gasket piece at the center of the vent on the inside the machine (your first photo). I did this after untwisting the circular grill that holds that in place - my vent unit behind that grill also wiggles around by the way, but only when that round grill has been unscrewed! I was careful to make sure that the unit behind the grill was seated properly again when I twisted the grill back on to tighten it and hold it in place again. I actually checked this with the front of the door taken off for this second step below to make sure there would be no issues with the outer seal around that vent unit (where it presses up against the inside of the metal door to form a seal when the round vent grill is srewed on).2/ This I think is actually the critical step. I noticed a second black hose that runs down from the plastic vent structure almost directly behind where the round grill is positioned on the inside of the door. See the picture I've attached re. the tube I am talking about. Looking at this I figured it's some kind of internal drain (that seems to drain back into the washing compartment itself at the bottom). Given that I'd seen some crud on the yellow rubber gasket I wondered if some crud had also blocked the top of this hose, leaving any water that gets in there to then run on down and out of that vent at the bottom instead. Sure enough when I employed the crude (but apparently effective!) technique of sucking on the bottom end of that tube to see if it was clear, I soon enough felt a blockage break and I just had time to aim the tube away before a bunch of grey crud came sweeping down the tube, followed by some clearer water. By the looks of it you might be able to unclip the hose clamp at the top and do it somewhat more professionally to avoid the risk of a mouthful of 2-3 year old dish crud in your mouth!I've just run it through a full 'normal' cycle and it's back to working normally again - no more leaks.Well dishwashers may **** at times, but apparently I do too...Hope this helps.-Dan

replace the touch pad and it should work

check and make sure the water is turned on under sink if it is the water valve is bad on the dishwasher

Hi,

The scum, film and white residue problems have started since the reduction of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.

Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

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The leak is coming from the loose gasket in the fan assembly (blower) connected to the vent cover. What I did to fix my leak was a simple step of adding petroleum jelly (e.g., Vaseline) around the gasket holder and reuse the same gasket (clean all parts first, including the gunk inside the fan blower assembly) and the leak stopped!! My wife was so proud of me!

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OE in your dishwasher is a drain error and dishwasher not draining issue usually occurs due to kinked drain pipe, clogged drain filter or drain pump. First make sure that the drain is not clogged and remove clogs if present. If no visible lint is present then remove the lower front access panel to check the drain filter and drain pump for any clogs, you'll need to clean the drain filter and drain pump completely. Also, check for any food pieces stuck near the pump impeller & clean the chopper assembly. If the issue returns after cleaning then the drain pump assembly should be replaced. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.

Daniel

Hi tpearsgolf,

The "OE" error code you are seeing, means "Outlet Error"

The drain pump is either clogged, or the outlet hose has been kinked.
- Inspect the Drainage hose at the back for kinks. - If any, straighten the hose
- Open the unit, and at the bottom sump check the small drain pump area for any foreign object that may be obstructing it. You can remove the filter, as well as the metalish sieve underneath it, check the sump underneath near the drainage holes, make sure nothing is obstructing the flow out of the machine from there.

If not successful, you will need to replace the Drain Pump.

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OE is a drain error and is displayed when the washer is unable to drain water. Please check the drain hose and drain pump filter by removing the bottom front access panel for any clogs to clean the error. Please get back to me if you have any other questions.

Kevin

Hi,

There are three common problems that cause the Soap Dispenser or Cup not to open. I have a tip that will explain these problems in detail....

Dishwasher Repair Problem Detergent Cup does not Open

heatman101

did u check the drain to see if its clogged

Drain pump not working anymore. Check the outlet hose and let it lie on the floor to drain most water out of the dishwasher, then remove the Top Panel (fastened by 2 screws at the back) and then the side panels. A normal Dishwasher should be attached to the sump.

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Hi,
Here is a tip that I wrote about dishwashers and them leaking.

Leaking Dishwasher

heatman101

Check for blockage of the spray arm holes. If they are clear, replace the VIRO motor. It is a small motor next to the main wash motor, which turns a cam, directing water to the bottom, then the top spray arms. (usually, changes position every 2 minutes or so) You will need to remove the dishwasher from the cabinet to replace the VIRO motor.

THERE ARE A FEW STEPS TO THIS.
1) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SEPERATE FUSE AND ELECTRICAL WIRE LEADING TO YOUR DISHWASHER AREA. ITS REQUIRED BY ELECTRICAL CODE.
2) WILL NEED A WATER LINE RAN OVER TO THE DISHWASHER AREA.
3) YOU WILL NEED A WATER DRAIN LINE RAN OVER TO THE DISHWASHER AREA.
ONCE THESE ARE THERE, THEN ALL THE CONNECTIONS CAN BE MADE.
MOUNTING THE APPLIANCE REQUIRES A CERTAIN SIZE SPACE UNDER THE KITCHEN COUNTER. YOUR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION BOOK WILL TELL YOU THE SIZE REQUIRED
IF THERE WAS NOT ONE THERE BEFORE.

Hi,

I have an older dishwasher also and recently my wife also complained about it not cleaning right... so me being the man I am tried in vain to clean the things... Bought new spray arms online and installed them in minutes...now the thing works like new... However I have also found that if the heating element goes bad then that also can mess things up bad... So I would buy new spray arms, and also check out the heating element to make sure it is working... Here is a tip that will help you with the online buying...

Dishwasher Spray Arms not Spinning

How to Buy Appliance Parts Online

A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not Working

Dishwasher Maintenance

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Sorry to read about your problem, I hope this helps you out.

sorry, their is no fuse.... it relies on your circuit breakers

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The problem is hard water. www.dishwasherfilter.com has a product to solve this problem once and for all. It filters the water going into your dishwasher and removes the hard minerals that leave those spots. It is very affordable and even has a money back guarantee. You will love the way your dishes look with this product.

First, remove the sump cover in the bottom of the tub to check if any object (like a part of a broken glass or plate) is being knocked around by the impeller or hard food cutter blade. (Note: The screw on the end of the motor shaft has a left hand thread) If nothing found there, then continue on to replace motor by removing dishwasher from cabinet and laying it on it's side to access motor. (sometimes bits of the permanet magnets in the motor break off, causing noise)

Hi,
Check your heating element..
A bad heating element causes many problems in dishwashers...

Dishwasher Problems The Heating Element not Working

Dishwasher Maintenance

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