Kenwood KDW1274W User manual

KDW1274W
Dishwasher
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OFF DELAY AUTO STRONG NORMAL ECO RINSE GLASS RAPID
DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales service.
If you have a query about the product please contact our product support line
0844 561 6263 (Currys) and 08700 118 117 (Pixmania).

table of contents
GB-
table of contents 4~5
know your Kenwood dishwasher 6
safety information 7~10
disposal of the dishwasher 10
before operating 16~20
to open the door 16
to close the door 16
items not suitable for use in the dishwasher 16
adding the detergent or detergent tablet 17
adding of rinse aid 18
adding of salt 19-20
adjusting salt consumption 20
loading the dishwasher 21~28
before loading the dishwasher 21-22
upper basket 22-23
adjusting the upper basket 22
loading the upper basket for 12 place settings 23
hinged cup rack 23
lower basket 2
hinged spikes 2
loading the lower basket for 12 place settings 2
cultery basket 25
loading the cultery basket 25
starting a wash cycle 26-28
changing a programme 26-27
at the end of programme 27
switching off the unit 27
cleaning after use 29~30
external care 29
door and door seals 29
control panel 29
internal care 29-30
filtering system 29-30
spray arms 30
frost precaution 31
moving the dishwasher 31

before use operating instructions care, maintenance
and troubleshooting
GB-5
unloading the dishwasher 27
delay start 28
maintenance after prolonged periods of non-operation 31
troubleshooting guide 31~34
fault codes 32
technical problems 33
general problems 33-3
specifications 35
disposal of packing material 11
product overview 12~13
accessories 13
control panel overview 14~15

GB-6
know your Kenwood dishwasher
before using your Kenwood appliance
● Read these instructions carefully and retain for future
reference.
● Remove all packaging labels. Please dispose of them
properly.
before calling for service
● Refer to Troubleshooting Tips section. This will
help you to solve some general problems by yourself.
note
● This product has been wet tested to ensure correct
operation. As a result some water may remain inside
the unit. This is normal and safe. Remove any water
droplets from the exterior if necessary.

before use
GB-7
safety information
general safety
● Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing
tools/attachments, after use and before cleaning.
● Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted
attachments.
● Never use a damaged machine.
● Keep cord out of reach from children.
● Keep the power unit, cord or plug away from
water.
● Never exceed the maximum capacities.
● When using an attachment, read the accompanying
safety instructions.
● Take care when lifting this appliance.
● This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
● Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
● Only use the appliance for its intended domestic use.
The company responsible for this product,
DSG Retail Limited, will not accept any liability
if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to
comply with these instructions.

GB-8
safety information
earthing instructions
● WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
● This appliance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-earthing conductor and an earthing plug.
● The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is installed and earthed in accordance with
local standards and requirements.
warning!
● Improper connection of the equipment-earthing
conductor could result in a risk of electric shock.
● The wires in the cord are coloured as follows:
Green and Yellow = Earth,
Blue = Neutral,
Brown = Live.
● Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly earthed or the plug does not fit
correctly.
● Never modify the plug provided with the appliance.
proper use
● Do not sit or stand on the door or dish rack.
● Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
● Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are properly in place. Open the door very
carefully when there is a programme running as there
is a risk of hot water spraying out of the appliance.
● Do not place any heavy objects on the open door.
The appliance could tip.
● When loading items to be washed:
1) Locate sharp items so that they will not damage the
door seal;

before use
GB-9
safety information
2) Warning: Knives and other utensils with sharp
points must be loaded in the basket with the points
downwards or placed horizontally.
● Do not allow plastic items to come into contact with
heating element.
● Check that the detergent receptacle is empty after
completion of the wash cycle.
● Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked
dishwasher safe or equivalent.
● Use only detergent and rinse aids designed for an
automatic dishwasher.
● Other means for disconnection from the supply must
be incorporated in the fixed wiring with at least 3mm
contact separation in all poles.
● Keep children away from detergents and rinse aids.
These may cause chemical burns in the mouth, throat
and eyes or asphyxiation.
● Keep children away from the dishwasher when the
door is open.
● The door should not be left in the open position since
this could present a tripping hazard.
● For energy saving, always remember to switch the
dishwasher off when you have finished using it. The
dishwasher should not be left unattended when in use.
● If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent in order to avoid
a hazard.
● Remove the door to the washing compartment when
removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding
it.

GB-10
safety information
● During installation, the power supply cord must not
be excessively or dangerously bent or flattened.
● Do not tamper with controls.
● The appliance is to be connected to the water mains
using new hose sets.
● The maximum number of place settings to be washed
is 12.
● The maximum permissible inlet water pressure is
1Mpa, and the minumum permissible inlet water
pressure is 0.0Mpa.
disposal of the dishwasher
● When disposing your old dishwasher, first make it
unusable. Disconnect, cut off the cable and the plug
from the cable. Make the door lock inoperative, so
that children cannot accidentally shut themselves in.
Make appropriate arrangements for the disposal of the
dishwasher.
● At the end of its working life, the product must not be
disposed of as urban waste. It must be taken to a
special local authority differentiated waste collection
centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids
possible negative consequences for the environment
and health deriving from an inappropriate disposal and
enables the constituent materials to be recovered to
obtain significant savings in energy and resources.
As a reminder of the need to dispose of household
appliances separately, the product is marked with a
crossed-out wheeled dustbin.
● Please ensure that it presents no danger to children
while being stored for disposal.

before use
GB-11
disposal of packing material
● Please dispose of the plastic wrappings, bags etc
safely and keep out of the reach of babies and young
children.