Kenwood KDW12SL3A User manual

KDW12SL3A
Dishwasher
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).
KDW12SL3A
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table of contents
GB-2
table of contents 2~3
know your Kenwood dishwasher 4
safety information 5~8
disposal of the dishwasher 9
before operating 14~18
to open the door 14
to close the door 14
items not suitable for use in the dishwasher 14
adding the detergent or detergent tablet 15
adding rinse aid 16
adding salt 17-18
adjusting salt consumption 18
loading the dishwasher 19~26
before loading the dishwasher 19-20
upper basket 20-21
adjusting the upper basket 20
loading the upper basket for 12 place settings 21
hinged cup rack 21
lower basket 22
hinged spikes 22
loading the lower basket for 12 place settings 22
cutlery basket 23
loading the cutlery basket 23
starting a wash cycle 24-26
changing a programme 24-25
at the end of programme 25
switching off the unit 25
cleaning after use 27~28
external care 27
door and door seals 27
control panel 27
internal care 27-28
filtering system 27-28
spray arms 28
frost precaution 29
moving the dishwasher 29
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before use operating instructions care, maintenance
and troubleshooting
GB-3
unloading the dishwasher 25
delay start 26
maintenance after prolonged periods of non-operation 29
troubleshooting guide 29~32
fault codes 30
technical problems 31
general problems 31-32
specifications 33
disposal of packing material 9
product overview 10~11
accessories 11
control panel overview 12~13
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GB-4
know your Kenwood dishwasher
before using your Kenwood appliance
• Read these instructions carefully and retain for
future reference.
• Remove all packaging labels and dispose of
them properly.
before calling for service
• Refer to Troubleshooting Tips section. This will
help you to solve general problems 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.
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before use
GB-5
safety information
general safety
• Switch off and unplug before tting or removing
tools/attachments, after use and before cleaning.
• Keep your ngers away from moving parts and
fitted attachments.
• Never use a damaged machine.
• Keep cord out of reach from children.
• Keep power unit, mains cable and plug away
from water.
• Never exceed the maximum capacities.
• When using an attachment, read the 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
the 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.
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GB-6
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 qualied 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 over.
• When loading items to be washed:
1) Locate sharp items so that they will not damage
the door seal;
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before use
GB-7
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 the 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 nished using
it. The dishwasher should not be left unattended
when in use.
• If the mains cable 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.
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GB-8
safety information
• During installation, the mains cable must not be
excessively or dangerously bent or attened.
• 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 0.04Mpa.
disposal of the dishwasher
• When disposing your old dishwasher, rst make it
unusable. Disconnect, cut off the mains 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 inappropriate disposal and
enables the constituent materials to be recovered to
obtain signicant 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.
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before use
GB-9
disposal of packing material
• Please dispose of the plastic wrappings and bags
safely and keep out of the reach of babies and
young children.
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GB-10
KDW12SL3A
product overview
front view
upper basket lower basket
rear view
1
2
3
4
5
6
1. door handle
2. dishwasher model number
3. control panel
4. drain hose
5. water inlet (connect to supply hose)
6. mains cable (connect to electrical mains outlet)
7. cup racks
8. spikes
cutlery basket
part number 670400055010
7 8
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before use
GB-11
internal view
accessories
9
11
10
12
13
14
9. spray arms (1 - under upper basket and 1 - under lower basket)
10. salt reservoir
11. detergent dispenser (dual compartment)
12. rinse aid dispenser
13. filtering system
14. cutlery basket
15. pressure switch
15
detergent measuring spoon x 1
1 full spoon = 20g (approx.)
part number 673002200079
instruction
manual X 1
part number
675000608333-V2
measuring
cup X 1
60ml
(approx)
U-shape hose holder X 1
part number
673006200003
salt funnel X 1
part number
673002200043
condensation
strip X 1
part number
675001300715
part number
673006200004
normal supply hose X 1
part number
673000900060
KDW12SL3A
Dishwasher
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 118117 (Pixmania).
KDW12SL3A
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GB-12
salt and rinse aid warning
light
salt refill warning light
- illuminates when the salt reservoir
needs refilling.
rinse aid refill warning light
- illuminates when the rinse aid
dispenser needs refilling.
control panel overview
12 3
1
on/off button
- to turn the dishwasher on and off.
- the LED light illuminates when the
dishwasher is on.
2
power on light
- illuminates when on/off button is
pressed.
5
delay start button
- to preset the wash timer and
delay the starting time by up to
24 hours.
- each press of this button
increases the delay start time by
1 hour intervals.
6
program button and
programme indicator light
programme button
- press this button to select
the washing programme.
programme indicator
light
- illuminates when the
selected washing
programme is running.
start / pause button
- press this button to start or pause
the dishwasher, and the selected
program light will ash.
3
4
display window
- displays program time, delay start
time and fault codes etc.
7
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before use
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Programme Cycle
Cycle
Selection
Information
Process
Detergent
Amount
(Pre-wash/ Main
wash)
Running
Time
(min.)
Energy
Consumption
(Kwh)
Water
Consumption
(I)
Rinse
Aid
intensive Pots, pans,
casserole
dishes. Dishes
that have been
sitting with
dried food on
them for a
while.
• pre-wash (50°C)
• pre-wash
• wash (65°C)
• rinse
• rinse
• rinse (55°C)
• drying
• pre-wash (5g)
• main wash (25g)
130 1.4 22
normal Pots, plates,
glasses and
lightly soiled
pans.
Normally
soiled.
• pre-wash (50°C)
• wash (50°C)
• rinse
• rinse (65°C)
• drying
• pre-wash (5g)
• main wash (25g)
160 1.2 16
economy*
(EN50242)
Plates, glasses,
bowls.
Lightly soiled.
• pre-wash
• wash (55°C)
• rinse (65°C)
• drying
• pre-wash (5g)
• main wash (25g)
155 1.05 13
rinse For dishes
that need to
be rinsed and
dried only.
• wash (40°C)
• rinse (70°C)
• drying
• n/a 80 0.8 8
glass A shorter wash
for lightly
soiled loads
that do not
need drying.
• pre-wash
• wash (40°C)
• rinse
• rinse (60°C)
• drying
• main wash (20g) 95 0.8 15
soak To rinse dishes
that you plan
to wash later
that day.
• pre-wash • main wash (20g) 8 0.01 4
* To comply with Standards of Performance, i.e. EN50242, please ensure to use economy washing cycle for the test.
wash cycle table
47 5 6
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GB-14
before operating
to open the door
• Pull the door handle.
• If the door is opened during operation all functions are automatically
interrupted.
to close the door
• After loading the dishes, push the baskets fully into the dishwasher.
• Lift the door upwards and push until it clicks into position.
• Do not slam the dishwasher door.
items not suitable for use in the dishwasher
When purchasing new crockery and cutlery, please make sure they are
dishwasher-proof. Some items are not suitable for dishwashers.
• Wooden cutlery and crockery or items with wooden parts may
discolour and fade. The glue used in these items is not dishwasher-
proof and wooden handles may be come loose after being washed
in a dishwasher.
• Craft items, antiques, valuable vases and decorative glassware are
also not suitable for dishwashers.
• Plastic items (e.g. tupperware) which are not heat resistant may melt
or loose shape due to high temperature in the dishwasher.
• Copper, brass, tin and aluminium items may discolour or become
matt.
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the following items are not suitable for dishwasher
small plastic items
(milk bottle nipple)
plastic items that
are not dishwasher safe
crystal glasses
silverware
valuable vases
copper pots and pans
cast iron pans
cracked / chipped china
scratched non-stick cookware
Towels and sponges
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operating instructions
GB-15
• Clouding may occur on glasses and delicate glassware after frequent
washing. Do not wash delicate glassware, or glassware containing
lead crystal in a dishwasher. Wash delicate glassware by hand
instead.
• Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour during
washing. Residues like egg white, egg yolk and mustard often cause
discolouring and staining on silver. Therefore, please clean the
residues from silver immediately after use.
adding the detergent or detergent tablet
Only use detergents specically
designed for use in dishwashers.
To be more environmentally friendly,
please use no more than the correct
amount of detergent.
Please follow the steps below to ll the
detergent dispenser.
1. Push the button on the lid of the
detergent dispenser in the direction
of the arrow until the ap springs
open. (Fig 1)
2. Fill the detergent dispenser with
detergent powder or insert the
detergent tablet. The marking
indicates the lling level. (Fig 2)
TIP: You can choose to add a detergent
tablet alone or to add detergent powder
to both the main wash detergent
chamber and the pre-wash detergent
chamber for your selected wash cycle.
1. All programmes with pre-wash
need an additional detergent
dosage that must be placed in
the pre-wash detergent chamber.
(Please refer to the wash cycle
table) This detergent will take effect
during the pre-wash phase. (Fig 2)
2. Close the lid rmly so that it clicks
into place.
Bleach and
Countertop detergent
1
2
pre-wash detergent chamber
WARNING!
Keep out of the reach of children
- Irritating to eyes.
- Avoid contact with eyes. In
case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
- If swallowed, seek medical
advice immediately.
Irritant
or
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GB-16
Rinse aid helps to ensure water does
not cling and leave marks on crockery
during the drying phase and helps
crockery dry faster after it has been
washed. Only pour rinse aid that is
for domestic dishwashers into the
reservoir. This model is designed to
use liquid rinse aids only.
Please follow the steps below to pour
the rinse aid into the storage
reservoir, and the amount will
dispense automatically.
1. Turn the cap and open as indicated
in Fig 1.
2. When the cap open marking is
aligned (Fig 2a), you may lift the
cap up (Fig 2b).
3. Pour the rinse aid until the level
indicator turns completely black in
colour and close the cap. (Fig 3)
4. Be careful not to overll the
reservoir. Wipe up any spills. The
approximate volume of the rinse
aid reservoir is 110ml.
adding of rinse aid
1
open
2a
rinse aid indicator
2b
3
NOTE: If the water hardness in your area is soft, you may not need
rinse aid as it may cause white lm to develop on your
dishes.
Rinse aid warning light will illuminate when
the reservoir is running out of rinse
aid and requires relling.
Alternatively, you can judge the amount of rinse aid by checking the
rinse aid indicator right next to the reservoir’s cap. When the
indicator is black, it means it is full. When it is clear, it means it is
almost empty.
rinse aid warning light
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operating instructions
GB-17
adjusting rinse aid reservoir
The rinse aid reservoir has six settings. Both the recommended
setting and the factory setting is “4.” (Fig 2b on page 16)
If the dishes are not drying properly or are spotted, adjust the dial
to the next higher number until your dishes are spot-free.
adding salt
If the water in your area is hard,
deposits will form on your dishes and
utensils. As such, this appliance
contains a salt reservoir for you to
reduce the hardness of the water.
Please follow the steps below to pour
the salt into the salt reservoir and it
must be set to correspond to the
water hardness level in your area.
1. Remove the lower basket and
unscrew the reservoir cap. (Fig 1)
2. Fill the reservoir with
approximately 500ml of water
(first use only).
3. Place the funnel provided over the
salt reservoir. (Fig 2)
4. Pour in approximately 1.2kg of
dishwasher salt depending on the
brand used.
5. Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then
screw the cap on again firmly.
6. Run the “rapid” wash programme
immediately (without any crockery
in the dishwasher) to remove any
traces of salt from the
compartment.
OPEN
open
open
open
1
2
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GB-18
The salt warning light will
illuminate when the reservoir is
running out of salt and requires
re-filling.
The salt warning light will cease
to illuminate within a few days
depending on how quickly the salt
dissolves.
salt warning light
adjusting salt consumption
To optimise and customise the level
of salt consumption, please follow the
steps below to adjust the salt
consumption.
1. Remove the lower basket and
unscrew the reservoir cap.
2. There is an arrow-shaped indicator
in the reservoir, which allows you
to turn. You may turn it to the “-”
or “+” settings based on the water
hardness in your area. (Fig 1)
1
turn
It is recommended that adjustments
should be made in accordance with
the following chart.
WATER HARDNESS Selector
Position
Salt Consumption
(gram/cycle)
Auto nomy
(cycle/1.2 kgs)
˚dh ˚fh ˚Clark mmol/l
0-8 0-14 0-10 0-1.4 / 0 /
8-22 14-39 10-28 1.4-3.9 - 20 60
22-45 39-80 28-56 3.9-8 Mid 40 30
>45 >80 >56 >8 + 60 20
NOTE:
1 ˚dh (German degree) = 1.25mmol/l
1 ˚fh (French degree) = 0.178mmol/l
1 ˚Clark (British degree) = 1.78mmol/l
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operating instructions
GB-19
loading the dishwasher
before loading the
dishwasher
In general, please observe the
following notes before
loading your cutlery and
crockery in the basket.
• Remove lipstick stains and any
food residues from crockery and
dishes. Rinse if necessary. (Fig 1)
• Dishes and cutlery must not lay
inside one another, or cover each
other.
• Load your cutlery and crockery so
that water can access all surfaces.
(Fig 2)
• Ensure all items are securely
positioned.
• Hollow items such as cups,
glasses, pans, etc. must be placed
upside down in the basket.
• Wide based items should be placed
at an angle so that water can run
off them freely.
• The spray arms must not be
1
2
blocked by items which are too tall or hang through the baskets. If in
doubt, test for free movement by manually rotating the spray arms.
• Ensure that small items cannot fall through the holders in the baskets.
CAUTION: Do not wash items soiled with ash, sand, wax, lubricating
grease or paint in the dishwasher. Ash does not dissolve
and can distribute in the dishwasher. Wax, sand,
lubricating grease and paint can cause damage to the
dishwasher.
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GB-20
For safety reasons, do not operate the dishwasher without the
upper and lower baskets in place.
upper basket
Please use the upper basket for small
and lightweight items such as cups,
saucers, glasses, dessert bowls, etc.
Shallow pans or casserole dishes can
also be placed in the upper basket.
(Fig 1)
Long items such as soup ladles,
mixing spoons and long knives (Fig 2)
should be placed lying down across
the front of the upper basket.
adjusting the upper
basket
More space can be created for large
items on the upper or lower baskets
by adjusting the height of the upper
basket.
Ensure that the rail stop is placed back
properly after the height adjustment.
(Fig 3)
1
2
3
lift
remove the stop
slide the basket
out from the rail
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