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
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4
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6
7
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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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