Kenwood Kdw243aa Manual

operating instructions
GB-21
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loading the upper basket 
for 12 place settings
For loading the upper basket, please 
refer to the table below and Fig 4.
NumberItem
1Cups
2Small serving bowl
3Large serving bowl
4Glasses
5Saucers
6Small dish
7Dessert dishes
hinged cup rack
To make room for taller items in the 
upper basket, raise the cup rack 
upwards. (Fig 5) You can then lean the 
tall glasses against it. You can also 
remove it when it is not required for 
use.
TIP: To prevent water dripping from 
the...

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lower basket
We recommend that large and the 
most difficult to clean items are placed 
in the lower basket (Fig 1), such as 
plates, serving platters, 
saucepans, serving bowls, pots, pans, 
lids etc. We recommend placing 
serving dishes and lids at the side of 
the basket to avoid blocking the 
rotation of the spray arms.
hinged spikes
The spikes are used for holding plates 
and a platter. They can be lowered 
to make more room for large items. 
Please refer to Fig 2 for the steps to 
lower the...

operating instructions
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cutlery basket
loading the cutlery basket
To make unloading much easier, 
cutlery should be grouped in zones 
and placed in the cutlery basket. 
Please refer to the table below and 
Fig 1 for placement method.
NumberItem
1Forks
2Soup spoons
3Dessert spoons
4Teaspoons
5Knives
6Serving spoons
7 Gravy ladle
8 Serving fork
 WARNING!
Do not let any items extend through 
the bottom of baskets. (Fig 2)
To avoid the risk of injury, please load 
your knives and forks with handles...

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starting a wash cycle
Please follow the steps below to start a wash cycle.
1. Ensure the unit is connected to the mains power and the water  
supply is on (water pressure between 0.04MPa and 1.00MPa).
2. Open the door. Pull out the lower and upper baskets, load the dishes 
and push the baskets back. It is recommended that the lower basket 
is loaded first, and then the upper basket.
3. Pour in the detergent or place the detergent tablet in the detergent 
compartment and close firmly afterwards. 
4....

operating instructions
GB-25
at the end of a programme
At the end of the programme, the dishwasher will sound. 
NOTE: The condensation strip helps to prevent the risk of steam 
damage to the worktop edging above the dishwasher, it is  
advisable to leave the door closed until you are ready to unload 
the crockery. You can also open the dishwasher door fully until 
the dishes and crockery are cool enough to unload. Do not leave 
the door only partially open.
switching off the unit
For energy saving,...

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delay start
The starting time of a washing programme can be delayed and 
adjusted. Please follow the steps below.
1. Open the dishwasher door and load your soiled dishes and 
crockery.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the dishwasher.
3. Select your preferred programme.
4. Press the “delay start” button.
5. Set the required delay start time using the “delay start” button.
6. Close the door and the unit will start the programme at the  
assigned time automatically.
NOTE: Each press of this...

care, maintenanceand troubleshooting
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cleaning after use
external care
the door and the door seal
• Clean the door seals regularly with a soft damp cloth to remove food 
deposits.
• When the dishwasher is being loaded, food and drink residues may 
drip onto the sides of the dishwasher door. These surfaces are  
outside the wash cabinet and are not accessed by water from the 
spray arms. Any deposits should be wiped off before the door is 
closed.
the control panel
• If cleaning is required, the...

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• Carefully lift the main filter out. 
(Fig 2)
• Carefully lift the fine filter out with 
care. (Fig 3)
• Rinse all the filters under running 
water, then refit all filters in the  
following order.
• Carefully refit the fine filter with 
care. (Fig 3)
• Carefully refit the main filter. ( Fig 
2)
• Gently unscrew the course filter 
in a clockwise direction. (Fig 1 on 
Page 27)
NOTE: Do not over tighten the filters.
Put the filters back in the filter cylinder 
in sequence securely. Otherwise the...

care, maintenanceand troubleshooting
GB-29
frost precaution
Avoid placing the dishwasher in a location where the temperature is 
below 0˚C. If your appliance is left in an unheated place over the winter, 
you are adivsed to:
1. Disconnect from the mains.
2. Empty the dishwasher.
3. Close the dishwasher’s door.
4. Disconnect the unit from the water inlet and drain. Use a suitable 
receptacle to catch the water.
Should you encounter any difficulties with the above steps, please ask a 
service technician...

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troubleshooting guide
 Repairs should only be carried out by a qualified technician in 
strict accordance with current local and national safety  
regulations. Unauthorised or incorrect repairs could cause per-
sonal injury or damage to the unit.
technical problems
Technical problems
ProblemPossible CausesRemedy
The dishwasher 
does not start.
The door is not 
properly closed.
Close the door 
firmly.
The unit is not 
connected to the 
mains.
Insert the plug to 
the mains. 
The unit is not 
switched...