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LX18 ML-104349
LX18C ML-104350
LX18H ML-104351
LX30 ML-104352
LX30C ML-104353
LX30H ML-104354
LX40C ML-104355
LX40H ML-104356
701 S. RIDGE AVENUE
TROY, OHIO 45374-0001
937 332-3000
www.hobartcorp.com FORM 18615 Rev. I (July 2000)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Trim Strip Accessory Kit . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installation, Operation, and Care of LX SERIES DISHWASHERS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL The LX Series dishwashers are fully automatic, front-loading 3 dishwashing machines which are equipped with a /4 horsepower electric motor. All LX Series dishwashers shut down automatically four hours after last use to conserve energy. Standard equipment includes two 20" x 20" racks, electronic controls, pumped drain, fill hose and drain hose. MODEL DESCRIPTION LX18H Washes with water from previous rinse
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INSTALLATION UNPACKING Immediately after unpacking the dishwasher, check for possible shipping damage. If this machine is found to be damaged, save packaging material and contact the carrier within 15 days of delivery. Prior to installation, verify that the electrical supply agrees with the specifications on the machine data plate. TRIM STRIP ACCESSORY KIT (Optional) If you ordered the trim strip accessory kit, it must be installed prior to positioning the dishwasher. To install the trim strip,
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PLUMBING CONNECTIONS WARNING: PLUMBING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE SANITARY, SAFETY, AND PLUMBING CODES. Drain 3 /4" pipe connection adapter. This should be securely plumbed into the A drain hose is provided with a sink drain. Use care not to kink hose. See installation diagrams in this manual. Drain must have a minimum flow capacity of 10 gallons per minute. Water Supply A water hammer arrestor (meeting ASSE-1010 Standard or equivalent) should be installed (supplied by others
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: ELECTRICAL AND GROUNDING CONNECTIONS MUST COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND/OR OTHER LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY AND PLACE A TAG AT THE DISCONNECT SWITCH TO INDICATE THAT YOU ARE WORKING ON THE CIRCUIT. ELECTRICAL DATA ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ ◊ My M MMy iiiin n n niiiim m m mu u u um m m m C C C Ciiiir r r rc c c cu u u uiiiit t t t A A A Am m m mp p p pa a a ac c c ciiiit t t ty y Minimum Circuit Ampa
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Refer to the data plate on the front of the machine and the label inside the control drawer at the power connection for proper selection. Use stranded copper wire only. 1. Remove the cover plate at the upper right in the back of the machine (Fig. 1). A hole for 1" trade size conduit is supplied in the cover plate. Cover Plate PL-40805-1 PL-40163-1 Screws Fig. 1 Fig. 2 2. Open dishwasher door and remove the 2 screws (Fig. 2) securing the controls drawer. Close the dishwasher door and open the
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DETERGENT AND RINSE AID If manually adding detergent in an LX18, LX18C, or LX18H at the beginning of each cycle, the machine must be programmed to the “True Fill and Dump” mode. This will ensure detergent is not dumped before filling with fresh, hot water. Contact your local Hobart Service Office to arrange for conversion. Use only commercial grade detergents recommended by your chemical professional. Do not use detergents formulated for residential dishwashers. On LX18 and LX30 models only, th
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM (LX18, LX18C & LX18H) — 329300 – 9 –
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM (LX30, LX30C & LX30H) — 329301 – 10 –
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INSTALLATION DIAGRAM (LX40C & LX40H) — 329302 – 11 –
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OPERATION CAUTION: Items such as pewter, aluminum, and silver will be attacked by sodium hypochlorite (bleach). Therefore, chemical sanitizing dishwashers should not be used to wash such items. If your dishwasher is a chemical sanitizing model, frequently check the clear portion of your chemical feed standpipe (at your sanitizer bottle) to make sure there is a sufficient chemical supply. BEFORE FIRST USE This machine must be cleaned after installation and before being put into operation. Refe
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Operating Models LX18, LX18C, LX18H, LX30, LX30C, and LX30H Dishwashers DO THIS DISPLAY SHOWS REMARKS Press ON. Model number. Dishwasher performs self check. This takes 5-10 seconds. FILL lit and sump Dishwasher fills with water. When filled, temperature displayed pump turns on for 10 seconds. when machine is filling. If door is opened during fill cycle, fill will stop. After door is closed, the process continues where it stopped. FILL flashes when booster is
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DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES In the event of a problem with a temperature probe, the display will flash "P1," "P2," or "P3" every 10 seconds. The respective heaters will shut down. Other functions will continue to operate normally. Contact your local Hobart Service Office. Drain and fill error messages are displayed as E0, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, or E7. In all cases, the dishwasher will terminate current cycle operations, turn off all heat sources, and display the message until the OFF button is pressed.
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MODELS LX30, LX30C and LX30H WASH/RINSE CYCLE TIMES Wash 85 Sec.** Drain* 10 Sec. Max. Dwell 4 Sec. Rinse 10 Sec. Dwell 6 Sec. * Drains off about 1 gallon of water. **Wash time is 145 seconds for 70°F rise option. – 15 –
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CONTROLS — Models LX40H & LX40C (Fig. 4) PRIME PROGRAM CALL SERVICE LIGHT ON °F NORMAL CYCLE WASH °C ON OFF LX40 WASH HEAVY RINSE DELIME LOW DETERGENT SANITIZER RINSE AGENT ADD SELECT PRIME DELIME PL-52242 Models LX40H & LX40C Fig. 4 Operating Models LX40H & LX40C DO THIS DISPLAY SHOWS REMARKS Press ON. Two counts of "00000" to Dishwasher performs self check. This takes "99999", then model 5-10 seconds. number. FILL displayed when Dishwasher fills with water; de
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Operating Models LX40H & LX40C (Continued) DO THIS DISPLAY SHOWS REMARKS Open door; slide rack of READY. dishes into dishwasher. Close door. Press WASH. WASH lit and sump Machine initiates a wash and rinse cycle. (Before you press WASH, temperature displayed you can change the cycle during wash cycle. If door is opened during wash cycle, cycle selection if desired. See will restart from beginning when door is READY MODE below.) closed. RINSE lit and incoming If d
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DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES In the event of a problem with a temperature probe, the display will flash PROBE and CALL SERVICE will be lit. The respective heaters will shut down. Other functions will continue to operate normally. Contact your local Hobart Service Office. Drain and fill error messages are displayed as PRBLM/DR1, PRBLM/FILL1, PRBLM/FILL2, PRBLM/ FILL3, PRBLM/DR2, or OP J1. In all cases, the dishwasher will terminate current cycle operations, turn off all heat sources, and display the m
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MANAGER PROGRAMMING (Machine Must Be In READY Mode) To enter the Manager Programming Mode, you must first enter the Operator Programming Mode by pressing and holding "LX40" on the control panel (this is the HIDDEN key), then pressing WASH. Once you are in the Operator Programming Mode, press SELECT until PROGRAM is lit. Press and hold the HIDDEN key, then press WASH again to enter the Manager Programming Mode. The possible options to edit are listed in the following table. Use SELECT to move t
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PROGRAMMABLE VARIABLES AND RECOMMENDED SETTINGS — MODELS LX40H & LX40C The following functions of the dishwasher are programmable. The chart below shows the variables that may be programmed for each function and the recommended setting for each. RECOMMENDED FUNCTION PROGRAMMABLE VARIABLES SETTING Wash Setpoint H Models: 160°F - 170°F 165°F C Models: 130°F - 150°F 130°F Booster Setpoint 180°F - 199°F 190°F Temperature Display Mode °F; °C °F Sanitizer Duty Cycle (LX40C Only) OFF;
