24 in. PrintProof Stainless Steel Smart Top Control Dishwasher with 1-Hour Wash and Dry, QuadWash Pro and Dynamic Dry

Hello Steve, thanks for reaching out to us. We understand you’re asking why some answers say the LDPH7972S has no bitumen even though you can clearly see a dark coating on the exterior, and we appreciate how closely you’ve examined your dishwasher. This model does include an exterior sound‑dampening coating on the top, sides, and back of the tub. A helpful step you can try is confirming that the material is only on the outside of the unit—this coating supports quiet operation and does not affect the interior wash performance. You can review the official LG manual here: https://www.lg.com/us/support/product/lg-LDPH7972S.ASSESNA?tab=1 If you need further assistance, feel free to email lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. ‑LG Digital Care Team ^Rich

Hello there, we appreciate you reaching out, and we understand you’re asking about the drain hose requirements for this LG dishwasher. It’s a key detail for a smooth installation, and we’re glad to help. The dishwasher can drain up to 12 ft (3.65 m). If you need extra length, you may use a 5/8" or 7/8" inside‑diameter extension hose (2–3 ft) with a coupler. A helpful step is to keep the hose height between 12" and 40" from the base of the dishwasher to maintain proper draining. You can review the full installation details here: https://www.lg.com/us/support/product/lg-LDPH7972S.ASSESNA?tab=1 If you need further assistance, feel free to email lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. ‑LG Digital Care Team ^Rich

Hello there, we appreciate you reaching out, and we understand you’re asking about the drain hose requirements for this LG dishwasher. Getting this right helps ensure smooth draining during each cycle. The dishwasher can drain up to 12 ft (3.65 m), and if you need additional length, you may use a 5/8" or 7/8" inside‑diameter extension hose (2–3 ft) with a coupler. A helpful step is to keep the hose height between 12" and 40" from the base of the dishwasher to maintain proper drainage. You can review the full installation details here: https://www.lg.com/us/support/product/lg-LDPH7972S.ASSESNA?tab=1 If you need further assistance, feel free to email lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com. ‑LG Digital Care Team ^Rich

Hello there, Tyler. Thank you for posting your inquiry regarding the LDTH7972S. We understand your inquiry regarding the LED tub illumination duration. To answer your question, this feature is generally adjustable within the LG ThinQ app settings. Since you are currently seeing this option unavailable, we would like to help you troubleshoot this directly to ensure you can customize the lighting to your preference. https://www.homedepot.com/p/LG-24-in-PrintProof-Stainless-Steel-Smart-Top-Control-Dishwasher-with-1-Hour-Wash-and-Dry-QuadWash-Pro-and-TrueSteam-LDTH7972S/321773878 Please contact us on lgdigitalcare@lg.sprinklrsupport.com, and our team will be more than happy to assist you. —Renzo

Hello Elizabeth, thank you for reaching out. Yes — your LG Smart Top Control Dishwasher (Model LDPH7972S) can be used for a drying cycle even if you hand wash your dishes first. This unit includes both the Dynamic Heat Dry™ system and a Heated Dry option, which circulate hot air throughout the tub to dry dishes without requiring a wash cycle. So if you prefer to hand wash, you can load the dishes and select a drying option to let the dishwasher handle the drying process. For more details, here’s the official LG USA product page and manual: https://www.lg.com/us/dishwashers/lg-ldph7972s-top-control-dishwasher For any further assistance, feel free to DM us at @LGUSSupport. LG Digital Care Team ^Rich

The Energy Star® Qualified LG 24 in. PrintProof® Stainless Steel Smart Top Control Dishwasher with 1-Hour Wash and Dry, QuadWash® Pro and TrueSteam®, Model # LDTH7972S, must be connected to a hot water supply with a temperature range between 120°F (49°C) and 149°F (65°C). This temperature range provides the best washing results and shortest cycle time. The temperature should not exceed 149°F (65°C) to prevent damage to dishes. The dishwasher has a Download cycle that you can use to download new and specialized cycles that are not included in the standard cycles on and Machine Clean is the default cycle for the Download cycle that is for cleaning the inside of the dishwasher and it eliminates residual soils, odor, white spots, and other dirt. You can add citric acid or another cleaning agent for more effective results. The cycle should be run without dishes in the machine, and it should be run once a month, or more often if needed, to remove detergent buildup and other residue. If you have not used the dishwasher for a long time, you can refresh the inside by running the Machine Clean cycle without detergent. When the cycle is finished, you can clean the inside and outside of the dishwasher according to the MAINTENANCE instructions in the owner's manual. The dishwasher does not rely on a heating element for the drying process; instead, it relies on the heat that is retained by the dishes and the tub during the wash and rinse cycles to turn the moisture in the tub into humidity. Warm, moist air in the dishwasher is then pulled into a condensing duct in the door by a fan. The air then cools, which causes the humidity to condense. Room temperature air is also drawn into the duct to help the air cool down faster. When this moisture condenses into a liquid, it is drained out. Drying performance is directly affected by the amount of heat that remains in the tub after the heated rinse is performed. If your dishwasher is far away from your home’s hot water heater, it may be necessary to run the hot water tap in the sink before starting a wash cycle, to ensure that cool water is purged from the hot water lines. This will ensure your dishwasher has a consistent supply of hot water from start to finish. Using the High Temp. setting also aids in keeping the inner drum temperature and dishes hotter before drying begins. The dishwasher is designed to be used in conjunction with a rinse aid. Using a rinse aid will maximize the amount of water that has already been sheeted away from the dishes before the dry cycle begins. If a rinse aid is used and the performance still needs a boost, adjust the amount of rinse aid used. 2 is the default setting, but if necessary set the level to 3 so more rinse aid is used. Water tends to bead rather than sheet off plastic and nonstick surfaces, making them more difficult to dry. If washing plastic items in a Normal cycle, select the Dry Boost or Night Dry option or both for better drying results. When the rinse aid is empty, the Dry Boost option is selected automatically (except the Normal, 1 Hour cycle). Allow the dishwasher to completely finish the dry cycle before opening the door. If the door is opened in the middle of the dry cycle, the heat that is necessary for the hybrid dry system to work will escape. This will cause all of the dishes inside to remain wet once the cycle finishes...^Ivan.

Hi there, Stevenk. Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand your inquiry regarding the differences between the LDTH555NS, LDTH5554S, and LDTH5554D. Based on the specifications, the main differences are the handle design and the color finish. The LDTH555NS features a standard Bar Handle in PrintProof™ Stainless Steel. The LDTH5554S features a Curved Bar Handle in PrintProof™ Stainless Steel. The LDTH5554D features a Curved Bar Handle in PrintProof™ Black Stainless Steel. All three models feature QuadWash® Pro, Dynamic Heat Dry™, and a 46 dBA noise rating. https://www.homedepot.com/p/LG-24-in-PrintProof-Stainless-Steel-Smart-Top-Control-Dishwasher-with-1-Hour-Wash-and-Dry-QuadWash-Pro-and-TrueSteam-LDTH7972S/321773878 If you have any further questions about its features, please send us a private message on Social Media @LGUSSupport, and our team will be more than happy to assist you. —Renzo