Kenwood KDW4TTSL User manual

KDW4TTSL
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).
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table of contents
GB-
table of contents 2~3
know your Kenwood dishwasher 4
safety information 5~8
disposal of the dishwasher 8
before operating 14~17
to open the door 14
to close the door 14
items not suitable for use in the dishwasher 14
adding the detergent 15
adding of rinse aid 16
adding of salt 17
loading the dishwasher 18~22
before loading the dishwasher 18
dishwasher basket 19
hinged cup rack 19
cutlery basket 0
loading the cutlery basket 0
starting a wash cycle 1-
changing a programme 1-
at the end of programme 
switching off the unit 
unloading the dishwasher 
cleaning after use 23~24
external care 3
door and door seals 3
control panel 3
internal care 3-4
filtering system 3-4
spray arms 4
frost precaution 25
moving the dishwasher 25
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before use operating instructions care, maintenance
and troubleshooting
GB-3
maintenance after prolonged periods of non-operation 25
troubleshooting guide 26-28
fault codes 6
technical problems 7
general problems 7-8
specifications 29
disposal of the 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. 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.
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before use
GB-5
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.
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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 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;
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before use
GB-7
safety information
) 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.
● 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.
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GB-8
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 4.
● The maximum permissible inlet water pressure is
1Mpa, and the minumum permissible inlet water
pressure is 0.03Mpa.
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 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 appli-
ances separately the product is marked with a crossed
out wheeled bin.
● Please ensure that it presents no danger to children
while being stored for disposal.
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before use
GB-9
disposal of the 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
product overview
front view rear view
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. steam vent
2. door release button
3. display window (with power and salt indicators)
4. control panel
5. main switch (ON/OFF)
6. dishwasher window
7. mains cable (connect to electrical mains outlet)
8. water inlet (connect to safety supply hose)
9. drain hose
cutlery basket part number
673006200007
9
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before use
GB-11
internal view
accessories
10
1
11
13
10. spray arm
11. salt reservoir
12. detergent slot
13. rinse aid dispenser
14. ltering system
15. pressure switch
16. dishwasher basket
15
detergent measuring spoon x 1
1 full spoon = 0g (approx.)
part number
673002200079
measuring cup X 1
60ml (approx)
U-shape
hose holder
X 1
part number
673006200004
14
16
Water supply hose X 1
part number
673005400045
Instruction Manual X 1
part number
675005900855
Installation Guide X 1
part number
675005900742
20ml
part number
673006200003
Drain hose
X 1
part number 673005400041
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GB-1
control panel overview
salt
power
on/off
program pause/start
5
1
4
3

6
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before use
GB-13
6
on/off button
- to turn the dishwasher on and off.
1
display window
- to display the selected washing
programme, the temperature status#,
remaining programme time, fault code
and the current washing state.
4
programme button
- to select your required washing
programme.
Programme
Cycle
Selection
Information
Process
Detergent
Amount
( Main wash)
Running
Time
(min.)
Energy
Consumption
(Kwh)
Water
Consumption
(l)
Rinse
Aid
normal Utensils and
cutlery.
Normally soiled.
• wash (50°C)
• rinse (65°C)
• drying
• main wash (1g) 138 0.61 11
strong Pots, utensils and
cutlery.
Heavily soiled.
• wash (60°C)
• rinse
• rinse (65°C)
• drying
• main wash (1g) 18 0.75 14
rapid A shorter wash for
lightly soiled items
that do not
need drying.
• wash (50°C)
• rinse
• main wash (10g) 49 0.9 10
# CAUTION
The “High temperature” indicator will illuminate on the LCD display when the water temperature is higher than 50°C.
Always take care when opening, loading and unloading the dishwasher when this indicator is illuminated.
wash cycle table
Nor Str Rap
High temperature
Wash Rinse Dry

power indicator
- the LED light will illuminate when
the dishwasher is on.
5
pause/start button
- to pause or start the washing
programme.
3
salt indicator
- the LED light will illuminate when the
salt reservoir requires refilling.
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GB-14
before operating
to open the door
Press the door release button.
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.
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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 disco-
lour and fade. The glue used in these items is not dishwasher-proof
and wooden handles may become 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 lose shape due to high temperatures in the dishwasher.
Copper, brass, tin and aluminium items may discolour or become matt.
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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 in-
stead.
Silver and aluminium parts have a tendency to discolour during wash-
ing. Residues like egg white, egg yolk and mustard often cause discol-
ouring and staining on silver. Therefore, please clean the residues from
silver immediately after use.
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adding the detergent
Only use detergents specifically de-
signed for use in dishwashers.
To be more environmentally friendly,
please use no more than the correct
amount of detergent.
NOTE: It is not recommended to use
3-in-1 detergent tablet for this model.
Please follow the steps below to fill the
detergent dispenser.
Open the dishwasher door.
Fill the detergent slot, which locates
next to the dishwasher window, with
detergent powder. The marking in-
dicates the dosing amount, which is
approximately 0g. (Fig 1)
Close the lid firmly so that it clicks
into place.
1.
.
3.
Bleach and
Countertop detergent
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 medi-
cal advice.
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
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Irritant
1
detergent slot
open door open door
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GB-16
open door open door
unscrew
Rinse aid helps to ensure water does
not cling and leave marks on crock-
ery 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 res-
ervoir. 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 automati-
cally.
Turn the cap and open as indicated
in Fig 1 and a.
Pour the rinse aid until the level
indicator turns completely black in
colour and close the cap. (Fig b)
Be careful not to overfill the reser-
voir. Wipe up any spills. The ap-
proximate volume of the rinse aid
reservoir is 110ml.
1.
.
3.
adding of rinse aid
1
rinse aid indicator
b
NOTE: If the water hardness in your area is soft, you may not need rinse aid
as it may cause white film to develop on your dishes.
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.
open
a
rinse aid indicator
Rinse
Aid
close
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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 “3” (Fig a 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 of salt
If the water in your area is hard, depos-
its 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 to
correspond to the water hardness level
in your area.
Remove the dishwasher basket and
unscrew the reservoir cap. (Fig 1)
Fill the reservoir with approximately
500ml of water (first use only).
Pour in approximately 50g of dish-
washer salt depending on the brand
used.
Clean any excess salt from around
the reservoir opening and then
screw the cap on again firmly.
Run the “rapid” wash programme
immediately (without any crockery
in the dishwasher) to remove any
traces of salt from the compartment.
The salt indicator light on the display
window will illuminate when the reser-
voir is running out of salt and requires
re-filling.
The salt indicator light will cease to illu-
minate within a few days, depending on
how quickly the salt dissolves.
1.
.
3.
4.
5.
1
salt reservoir
open
open
saltpower
salt indicator under the display window
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GB-18
loading the dishwasher
before loading the
dishwasher
In general, please observe the fol-
lowing 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 )
Ensure all items are securely posi-
tioned.
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
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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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operating instructions
GB-19
For safety reasons, do not operate the dishwasher without the
dishwasher basket in place.
dishwasher basket
We recommend using the dishwasher
basket for small and lightweight items
such as cups, saucers, glasses, des-
sert bowls, etc. Shallow pans or cas-
serole dishes can also be placed in the
dishwasher basket. (Fig 1)
Long items such as soup ladles, mixing
spoons and long knives (Fig ) should
be placed lying down across the front
of the dishwasher basket.
loading the dishwasher bas-
ket for 4 place settings
For loading of the dishwasher basket
please refer to the table below and Fig
3.
Number Item
1 Dish
 Medium serving bowl
3 Dessert plates
4 Soup plates
5 Dinner plates
6 Cups
7 Saucers
8 Glasses
9 Oval Plate
10 Cutlery Basket
hinged cup rack
To make room for taller items in the
dishwasher basket, raise the cup rack
upwards. (Fig 4) You can then lean the
tall glasses against it.
1

3
4
raise upwards
1
2
3
45
6
789
10
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GB-0
cutlery basket
loading the cutlery basket
To make unloading much easier, cut-
lery should be grouped in zones and
placed in the cutlery basket. Please
refer to the table below and Fig 1 for
placement method.
Number Item
1 4 Tea spoons
 4 Soup spoons
3 4 Forks
4 4 Knives
5 4 Dessert spoons
6
 Serving spoons
1 Serving fork
1 Gravy ladle
WARNING!
Do not let any items extend through the
bottom of baskets. (Fig )
To avoid the risk of injury, please load
your knives and forks with handles up-
wards. Do not hold them by their sharp
edges. (Fig 3)
1

3

1 2 3
4 5 6
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