Kenwood Kdw243aa Manual

before use
GB-11
internal view
accessories
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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 
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detergent measuring spoon x 11 full spoon = 20g (approx.)part number 673002200079
measuring cup X 160ml (approx.) 
U-shape hose holder X 1part number 673006200003 
salt funnel X 1part number 673002200043   
condensationstrip X 1part...

GB-12
control panel overview
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1
power on light- illuminates when on/off button ispressed.
2
on/off button- to turn the dishwasher on and off.- the LED light illuminates when thedishwasher is on.
6
delay start button- to preset the wash timer anddelay the starting time by up to 24 hours.- each press of this button increases the delay start time by 1 hour intervals.
7
programme button- to select your required washingprogramme.- the programme lights will illuminate to indicate the selected washing...

before use
GB-13
ProgrammeCycle Cycle Selection  InformationProcess
DetergentAmount  (Pre-wash/ Main wash)
Running Time(min.)
Energy  Consumption(Kwh) 
Water  Consumption(I) 
Rinse Aid
normalPots, plates, glasses and lightly soiled pans.Normally soiled.
• pre-wash• pre-wash• wash (50°C)• rinse (70°C)• drying
• pre-wash (5g)• main wash (25g)1501.0516
intensivePots, pans, cas-serole dishes. Dishes that have been sit-ting with dried food on them for a while.
• pre-rinse• pre-rinse (50°C)• wash (50°C)• rinse...

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...

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...

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 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 automatically.
1. Turn the cap and open as indicated 
in Fig 1.
2. When the cap open marking is...

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 of 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...

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...

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...

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...