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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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