Kenwood Kdw243aa Manual

							KDW243A
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 contents
GB-2
table contents                           2~3
know your Kenwood dishwasher                 4
safety information                  5~8 
disposal of the dishwasher                     9 
before operating              14~18
to open the door                       14
to close the door                               14
items not suitable for use in the dishwasher              14
adding the detergent or detergent tablet               15
adding rinse aid                                16
adding salt                     17-18
adjusting salt consumption                      18
loading the dishwasher                   19~26
before loading the dishwasher             19-20
upper basket                  20-21
adjusting the upper basket                      20
loading the upper basket for 12 place settings                 21
hinged cup rack                         21
lower basket                       22
hinged spikes                          22
loading the lower basket for 12 place settings                                                      22
cutlery basket                       23
loading the cutlery basket                      23
starting a wash cycle                24-26
changing a programme                   24-25
at the end of programme                      25
switching off the unit                       25
cleaning after use                             27~28
external care                       27
door and door seals                       27
control panel                        27
internal care                 27-28
filtering system                    27-28
spray arms                        28
frost precaution                    29
moving the dishwasher                        29
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							before use
operating instructions
care, maintenanceand troubleshooting
GB-3
unloading the dishwasher                     25
delay start                         26 
             
maintenance after prolonged periods of non-operation      29
troubleshooting guide                  29~32
technical problems                    30
general problems                       31-32
specifications                    33
disposal of 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 general problems 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 removin
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 power unit, mains cable and plug away
from water.
• Never exceed the maximum capacities.
• When using an attachment, read the 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 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
2) Warning: Knives and other utensils with sharp 
points must be loaded in the basket with the 
points downwards or placed horizontally.
• 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.
• For energy saving, always remember to switch 
  the dishwasher off when you have finished using 
  it. The dishwasher should not be left unattended 
  when in use.
• 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 12.
• The maximum permissible inlet water pressure is 
  1Mpa, and the minumum permissible inlet water 
  pressure is 0.04Mpa.
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  
  appliances separately the product is marked with a 
  crossed out wheeled dustbin.
• Please ensure that it presents no danger to children 
  while being stored for disposal.
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							before use
GB-9
disposal of 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
upper basketlower basket
rear view
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. door handle
2. dishwasher model number
3. control panel
4. drain hose
5. water inlet (connect to supply hose)
6. mains cable (connect to electrical mains outlet)
7. cup racks
8. spikes
cutlery basket
part number 673002200099 
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