Kenwood KDW12ST3A User manual

This manual contains sections of Safety
Instructions,Operating Instructions,
Installation Instructions and Troubleshooting
Tips etc. Carefully reading it before using the
dishwasher will help you to use and maintain
the dishwasher properly.
To review the section on Troubleshooting Tips
will help you to solve some common problems
by yourself and not need to ask for the help of
professional technicians.
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dishwasher Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Wash Cycle Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Turning On the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Water Softener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rinse Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,8
How to use the 3 in 1 program.. . . . .. ....... 8
Loading the Dishwasher Rack(12sets) . 9,10
Filtering System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..11
Caring for the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About Electricity connection . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before calling for service. . . . . . . . . . 13,14
Fault codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The manufacturer, following a policy of constant
development and up-dating of the product, may
make modifications without giving prior notice.
Installation of dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,3

Remove all
p
acka
g
in
g
before
p
ositionin
g
the
machine.
See the followin
g
dia
g
ram.Ensure there is a
clearance each side of the machine to allow
slight side ways movement for servicing
Work top of your dishwasher is removable
if re
q
uired. Hei
g
ht without the work to
p
is
820 mm.
By removing the machine's worktop,you can
install it under a close fittin
g
sink unit or a
pre-existing top,if the dimensions of the
recess correspond to those shown in the
picture.
To remove the worktop;remove two screws
as shown at the rear of the worktop on either
side,lift up the rear section, push forward
to release off the lug at the front section of
the appliance and lift up.
Remove the polystyrene block and if you wish
save for future re-use.
Position the machine next to a water tap and
a drain.
When inserting the maching, ensure that the
water inlet and drain hoses are not kinked or
squashed.
Care must be taken to ensure that the
appliance does not stand on the electrical
supply cable.
Good levellin
g
is essential for correct closure
and sealing of the door.
When the appliance is correctly levelled,the
door will not catch on the inner liner on either
side of the cabinet.
If the door does not close correctly, loosen
or tighten the adjustable feet, until the
machine is perfectly level.
600mm
Min600mm
820mm 850mm
Min850mm
90mm
150mm
Min600mm
30mm
600mm
15mm
2

3
qualified plumber.
maximum of 10 bars.
Make sure your plumbing is suitable to install
your new dishwasher. If in doubt contact a
The water pressure coming from the water
mains supply must be a minimum of 0.4 and a
First connect water inlet hose to your
dishwasher Ensure black rubber seal is
in place.
Then connect the straight end to your water
mains supply Ensure black rubber seal is
in place.
Please turn on the tap and check for leakages
after connecting the hose.
Please ensure the tap is turned off when the
machine is not used.
If you only have one cold water
feed
(
For exam
p
le for
y
our
washing machine don't worry.
a Y adaptor will provide you with
the additional cold water feed
you need for your dishwasher.
Y adaptor is available from most
DIY stores.
max 100 cm
min 40 cm
min 4cm
12cm
Fit the draina
g
e hose of
y
our machine
to the drainage pipe without bending.
washing process.
Secure your hose firmly to the waste
pipe to avoid it coming off during the
drainage system.
The waste
p
i
p
e must onl
y
be connected
into the foul drains and not surface water
The hose should be placed between
40 cm and 100 cm from the floor level
and must not be extended otherwise the
machine may not empty the waste water.
21
18

6
Always use salt intended for use with dishwashers.
The salt container is located beneath the lower rack and should be filled as follows:
Unscrew the cap from the salt container.
There is a ring on the container with an arrow on it (see Figure to the side), if
necessary, rotate the ring in the anticlockwise direction from the "-" Setting
toward the "+" sign, based on the hardness of the water being used.It is
recommended that adjustments should be made in accordance with the following
schema:
1
2
1.
2.
The salt container must be refilled when the salt warnin
g
li
g
ht comes on. Thou
g
h the salt container is filled
enough, the indicator light may not black out before the salt fully dissolves.
If there are spills , a soak program can be run to remove them .
salt
Contact
y
our local water board for information on the hardness of
y
our water su
pp
l
y
.
The hardness of the water varies from
p
lace to
p
lace. If hard water is used in the dishwasher, de
p
osits will form on the dishes
and utensils.
The a
pp
liance is e
q
ui
pp
ed with a s
p
ecial softener that uses a salt s
p
ecificall
y
desi
g
ned to eliminate lime and minerals from the
water.
There are two ways to reduce the hardness: one way is using water softener, the other is using
detergent.
water
Remove the lower basket and then unscrew and remove the ca
p
from the salt
container.
If
y
ou are fillin
g
the container for the first time ,fill 2/3 of its volume with water
(around 1000ml).
Place the end of the funnel(supplied) into the hole and introduce about 1.2kg of
salt .It is normal for a small amount of water to come out of the salt container
1
2
4
3
5
NOTE: If
y
ou o
p
en the door when washin
g
, to add an item or chan
g
e the
p
ro
g
ram then the a
pp
liance
will delay start for several seconds, . after the door is closed

7
Dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Take care to keep it out
of reach of children.
To remove hard water s
p
ots, tr
y
the followin
g
:
Run dishes throu
g
h a normal wash
p
ro
g
ram.
Remove all metal dishware, such as cutler
y
,
p
ans, etc.,
from the dishwasher.
Do not add detergent.
Pour two cu
p
s of vine
g
ar into a bowl and set the bowl face
up on the lower rack of the dishwasher.
Run the dishes through a normal wash program.
If this doesn't work, try the same process with 1 / 4 cup of
citric acid crystals instead of vinegar.
Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers.
Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don't put powder detergent
into the dispenser until You're ready to wash dishes.
The dis
p
enser must be refilled before the start of each wash c
y
cle followin
g
the instructions
p
rovided in the" Wash C
y
cle
Table".Your dishwashers than conventional dishwashers. Generally, only one tablespoon of
deter
g
ent is needed for a normal wash load. Also, more heavil
y
soiled items need more deter
g
ent. Alwa
y
s add the deter
g
ent
j
ust
before starting dishwasher, otherwise it could get damp and will not dissolve properly.
use less detergent and rinse aid
To open the dispenser, turn the cap to the "open" (left)
arrow and lift it out.
Pour the rinse aid into the dispenser, being careful not to
overfill.
Replace the cap by inserting it aligned with "open" arrow
and turning it to the closed (right) arrow.
A measured amount of rinse aid is released durin
g
the final rinse. As with deter
g
ent, the amount
of rinse aid needed for your dishes depends on the hardness of the water in your area. Too much
rinse aid can result in lather of foaming and cause cloudiness or steaks on your dishes. If the
water in
y
our area is ver
y
soft,
y
ou ma
y
not need rinse aid. If
y
ou do,
y
ou can dilute the rinse aid
with an equal amount of water.
The rinse aid dispenser has six settings. Always start with the dispenser set on " 2 ". If spots and
poor drying are problems, increase the amount of rinse aid dispensed by removing the dispenser
lid and rotatin
g
the dial to "3". If the dishes still are not dr
y
in
g
p
ro
p
erl
y
or are s
p
otted, ad
j
ust the
dial to the next higher number until your dishes are spot-free. We suggest you to set on "4" .
6
5
4
3
2
1
The rinse aid is released durin
g
the final rinse to
p
revent water
from forming droplets on your dishes that can leave spots and
streaks. It also im
p
roves dr
y
in
g
b
y
allowin
g
water to "sheet" off
the dishes.
Your dishwashers are designed to use liquid rinse aids. The
rinse aid dispenser is located inside the door next to the
detergent dispenser. To fill the dispenser, open the cap and
pour the rinse aid into the dispenser until the level indicator
turns completely black. The volume of the rinse aid container is
about 140ml.
Be careful not to overfill the dispenser, because this could
cause oversudsing. Wipe away any spills with a damp cloth.
Don't forget to replace the cap before you close the dishwasher
door.
If you have soft water, you may not need rinse aid for it may
cause a white film to develop on your dishes.
Pre-wash
compartment
Main-wash
compartment

8
As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of the black dot on the rinse
aid level indicator changes, as illustrated below.
Full
3 / 4 full
1 / 2 full
1 / 4 full - Should refill to eliminate spotting
Empty
3、Put the 3 in 1 tablet into the container then start the 3 in 1
p
ro
g
ram.
Your dishwasher has a 3 in 1 program which needs no salt and rinse aid but a THREE IN
ONE tablet. And this dishwasher comes with a 3 in 1 tablet container as an accessory.
NOTE: Only 3 in 1 program uses 3 in 1 tablet. If using 3 in 1 tablet in other programs, the
appliance will not give the best performance.
This model has a low salt and rinse aid warnin
g
s
y
mbol on the dis
p
la
y
window to indicate when to re-fill the salt and rinse aid.

9
The upper rack is designed to hold more delicate and lighter dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cup and saucers, as well
as plates, small bowls and shallow pans(as long as they are not too dirty).
Position the dishes and cookware so that they do not get moved
by the spray of water.
The upper rack can be adjusted for height by putting wheels of
different height into the rails.
For the below placement method of Rack, the adjustment position
of upper rack must be on the lower height setting-see adjusting
the upper rack.
1
Cu
p
s
2
Small servin
g
bowl
3 Lar
g
e servin
g
bowl
4
Saucers 5
6
7
Dish
Dessert dishes
2
14
4
4
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
4
1
4
1
1
3
If required,the height of the upper rack can be adjusted in order to creat more space for large utensils either in the upper rack
or lower rack.
Long items,serving cutlery,salad servers or knives should be placed on the shelf so that they do not obstruct the rotation of the
spray arms. The shelf can be folded back or removed when not required for use.
The upper rack can be adjusted for height by putting wheels of different height into the rails.
Wheel positions for different
rack heights
Adjustable/removable
shelves
NOTE: Rinse dishware before loadin
g
for o
p
timal
p
erformance.

10
Silverware should be
p
laced in the silverware basket with handles at the bottom: If the rack has side baskets, the s
p
oon should
be loaded individually into the appropriate slots, Especially long utensils should be placed in the horizontal position at the
front of the upper rack.
Do not let any item extend through bottom.
Teas
p
oons
4
Sou
p
s
p
oons
2
Forks
1
Servin
g
fork
8
Servin
g
s
p
oon
6
Knife
5
3
Dessert s
p
oons
7
Gravy ladle
We recommend that
y
ou
p
lace lar
g
e items which are most difficult to clean into the lower rack:
p
ots,
p
ans, lids,
serving dishes and bowls, as shown in the figure to the right.
It is
p
referable to
p
lace servin
g
dishes and lids on the side of the racks in order to avoid blockin
g
the rotation of the
top spray arm.
Pots, serving bowls, etc, must always be placed top down.
Deep pots should be slanted to allow water to flow out.
The bottom rack feature fold down tine rows so that larger
or more pots and pans can be loaded.
Oval platter
10
Soup plates
Dessert dishes
9
Dinner plates
11
Silverware basket
11
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Place object in the dishwasher in such a way that
● items such as cu
p
,
g
lasses
p
ots/
p
ans,etc,are stood u
p
side down.
● Curved items ,or those with recesses ,should be at a slant so that water can run off
● They are stacked securely and cannot tip over
● They do not prevent the spray arms from rotating while washing takes places.
Ver
y
small items should be not be washed in the dishwasher as the
y
could easil
y
fall out of the baskets.

11
Coarse filter
Lar
g
er items, such as
p
ieces of bone or
g
lass, that could clo
g
the drain are tra
pp
ed in the
coarse filter. To remove an item cau
g
ht in this filter,
g
entl
y
s
q
ueeze the tabs on to
p
of this
filter and lift it out.
For your convenience, we have placed the drain pump and filtering system within easy reach inside the tub. There are three
components of the filtering system: the main filter, the coarse filter, and the fine filter.
2
Fine filter
This filter holds soil and food residue in the sump area and prevents it from being
redeposited on the dishes during a cycle.
Main filter
Food and soil particles trapped by this filter are pulverized by a special jet on the lower spray
arm and washed down the drain.
1
3
Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place.
Filter assembly
For best
p
erformance and results, the filter assembl
y
must be cleaned.
The filter efficientl
y
removes food
p
articles from the wash water, allowin
g
it to be
recirculated durin
g
the c
y
cle. For this reason, it is a
g
ood idea to remove the lar
g
er
food
p
articles tra
pp
ed in the filter after each wash c
y
cle b
y
rinsin
g
the semicircular
filter and cup under running water. To remove the filter assembly, pull on the cup
handle in the upward direction. The entire filter assembly should be cleaned
once a week.
To clean the coarse filter and the fine filter, use a cleanin
g
brush. Then, reassemble
the filter parts as shown in the figures left and reinsert the entire assembly in the
dishwasher, positioning in its seat and pressing downward.
The dishwasher must never be used without the filters. Improper replacement of the
filter ma
y
reduce the
p
erformance level of the a
pp
liance and dama
g
e dishes and utensils.
If
y
our dishwasher is left in an unheated
p
lace durin
g
the winter:
Remove electrical power to the dishwasher.
Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water
inlet pipe from the water valve.
Drain water from the inlet and water valve. pipe
(Use a pan to catch the water.)
Reconnect the water inlet to the
water valve.
pipe
Remove the filter in the tub at the bottom
and use a sponge to soak up water
in sump.
5
4
3
2
1
ATTENTION: Do not put the fine filter upside down .

12
Never use a s
p
ra
y
cleaner to clean the door
p
anel for it could dama
g
e the door lock and electrical com
p
onents. It is not allowed
to use the abrasive agent or some paper towel becauseof the risk of scratching or leaving spots on the stainless steel surface.
To clean the ed
g
e around the door,
y
ou should use onl
y
a soft warm, dam
p
ra
g
. To
p
revent
p
enetration of water into the door lock and electrical com
p
onents, do not use a s
p
ra
y
cleaner
of any kind.
Also, never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the outer surfaces because they will
scratch the finish. Some papers towels can also scratch or leave marks on the surface.
After every wash, turn off the water supply to the
appliance and leave the door slightly ajar so that
moisture and odors are not trapped inside.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance, always
remove the plug from the socket. Do not run risks.
To clean the exterior and rubber
p
arts of the dishwasher,
do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning products.
Rather, use only a cloth and warm soapy water.
To remove spots or stains from the surface of the
interior, use a cloth dampened with water and a little
white vinegar, or a cleaning product made specifically
for dishwashers.
When
y
ou
g
o on holida
y
, it is recommened that
y
ou run a
wash cycle with the dishwasher empty and then remove
the
p
lu
g
from the socket, turn off the water su
pp
l
y
and
leave the door of the a
pp
liance sli
g
htl
y
a
j
ar. This will hel
p
the seals last longer and prevent odors from forming
within the appliance.
If the a
pp
liance must be moved, tr
y
to kee
p
it in the vertical
position.If absolutely necessary, it can be positioned on
its back.
One of the factors that cause odors to form in the
dishwasher is food that remains tra
pp
ed in the seals.
Periodic cleanin
g
with a dam
p
s
p
on
g
e will
p
revent this
from occurring.
Please see the ratin
g
lable to know the ratin
g
volta
g
e and connect the dishwasher to a
pp
ro
p
riate
p
ower su
pp
l
y
,Use re
q
uired fuse
13 amp. Fused electrical supply is required-copper wire only. Time delay fuse or circuit breaker recommended and provide
separate circuit serving only this appliance. Outlet should be placed in adjacent cabinet.
After making sure that the voltage and the frequency values for the current in the home
correspond to those on the rating plate and that the electrical system is sized for the
maximum voltage on the rating plate, insert the plug into an electrical socket which is
earthed properly. If the electrical socket to which the appliance must be connected is not
appropriate for the , replace the socket,rather than using a adaptors or the like as
they could cause overheating and burns.
plug

13
Fuse blown, or the
circuit breaker acted
Re
p
lace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Remove an
y
other
appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher
Utensils are not secure
in the baskets or something
small has dropped into
the basket
To ensure ever
y
thin
g
is secured in the dishwasher.
Motor hums Dishwasher has not been used re
g
ularl
y
. If
y
ou do not use it
often, remember to set it to fill and pump out every week,
which will help keep the seal moist.
Im
p
ro
p
er deter
g
ent
Spilled rinse agent Alwa
y
s wi
p
e u
p
rinse a
g
ent
spills immediately.
Deter
g
ent with
colorant was used
Make sure that the deter
g
ent is the one without colorant.
Rinse agent dispenser
is empty
Make sure that the rinse agent dispense is filled.
Im
p
ro
p
er
p
ro
g
ram
Improper rack loading Make sure that the action of the deter
g
ent dis
p
enser and
spray arms are not blocked by large dishware.
Extremel
y
hard water
Low inlet
temperature
Overloading the
dishwasher
Improper loading
Old or damp powder
detergent
Empty rinse agent
dispenser
Incorrect dosa
g
e of
detergent
To remove s
p
ots from
g
lassware:
Take out all metal utensils out of the dishwasher.
Do not add detergent.
Choose the longest cycle.
Start the dishwasher and allow it to run for about
18 to 22 minutes, then it will be in the main wash.
Open the door to pour 2 cups of white vinegar
into the bottom of the dishwasher.
Close the door and let the dishwasher complete
the cycle. If the vinegar does not work: Repeat
as above, exce
p
t use 1/4 cu
p
(
60 ml
)
of citric acid
crystals instead of vinegar.
Some audible sounds are
normal
'
Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is
closed securely.
Check that the water supply is connected properly and
the water is turned on.
Make sure the
p
ower cord is
p
ro
p
erl
y
p
lu
gg
ed into the
wall socket.
Power supply is not
turned on
Water pressure is low
'
Overflow The s
y
stem is desi
g
ned to detect an overflow. When it
does, it shuts off the circulation
p
um
p
and turns on the
drain pump.
Select stronger program
Use onl
y
the s
p
ecial dishwasher deter
g
ent to avoid suds.
If this occurs, o
p
en the dishwasher and let suds eva
p
orate.
Combination of soft
water and too much
detergent
Use less deter
g
ent if
y
ou have soft water and select a
shortest c
y
cle to wash the
g
lassware and to
g
et them clean.
Sound from sprayers and detergent cup
opening.

14
Tea or coffee stains usin
g
a solution of 1/2 cu
p
of bleach and 3 cu
p
s warm water
to remove the stains by hand.
You have to wait for 20 minutes after a c
y
cle to let the heatin
g
elements cool down before cleaning interior; otherwise, burns
will happen.
Iron deposits in water
can cause an overall film
You have to call a water softener company for a special filter.
Hard water minerals To clean the interior, use a damp sponge with dishwasher
deter
g
ent and wear rubber
g
loves. Never use an
y
other cleaner
than dishwasher detergent for the risk of foaming or suds.
Dishes block detergent
cups
Re-loading the dishes properly.
Normal phenomenon There is some steam comin
g
throu
g
h the vent b
y
the door
latch during drying and water draining.
Aluminum utensils have
rubbed against dishes
Use a mild abrasive cleaner to eliminate those marks.
This is normal A small amount of clean water around the outlet on
the tub bottom at the back of the tub kee
p
s the water
seal lubricated.
Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dis
p
enser.
Spilled rinse aid could cause oversudsing and lead
to overflowin
g
. Wi
p
e awa
y
an
y
s
p
ills with a dam
p
cloth.
Make sure the dishwasher is level.
Overfill dispenser or rinse
aid spills
Dishwasher isn t level
'
Minimum and maximum
p
ermissible inlet water
p
ressure :0.04-1.00 MPa.
Specifications: RATED VOLTAGE: 230V / 50Hz
RATED POWER: 1930W
A RATED ENERGY EFFICIENCY
A RATED WASH PERFORMANCE
A RATED DRYING PERFORMANCE
12 PLACE SETTINGS
7 WASH PROGRAMMES
TWO-SPRAY ARMS, 1 2 LOAD
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE UPPER BASKET
FULL STAINLESS STEEL
This s
y
mbol on the
p
roduct or in the instructions means that
y
our electrical and electronic
e
q
ui
p
ment should Be dis
p
osed at the end of its life se
p
aratel
y
from
y
our household waste. There
are se
p
arate collection s
y
stems for rec
y
clin
g
in the EU.For more information,
p
lease contact the
local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.
Malfunction of tem
p
erature sensor or of heatin
g
element.
Too much inlet water. .
Short circuit or break of tem
p
erature sensor.
Water inlet not filling Please check if the water outlet valve is o
p
enin
g
and there is sufficient water pressure.

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