Kenwood Kdw243aa Manual

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General problems
ProblemPossible CausesRemedy
Detergent residue is 
left in the dispenser 
at the end of the 
programme.
The detergent 
dispenser was still 
damp when 
detergent was 
added.
Make sure the 
dispenser is dry 
before adding 
detergent.
The detergent 
dispenser lid cannot 
be closed properly.
Clogged detergent 
residue is blocking 
the catch.
Clean the catch.
Knocking noise in 
the wash cabinet.
A spray arm is 
knocking against an 
item in the basket.
Interrupt the 
programme, and 
rearrange the items 
which are 
obstructing the 
spray arm. See 
section “loading 
diswasher”.
Smearing appears 
on glassware and 
cutlery.
The rinse aid 
dosage is set too 
high.
Adjust the dial of 
the rinse aid 
dispenser to a lower 
setting. 
 
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General problems (continued)
ProblemPossible CausesRemedy
Dishes, cutlery 
and glasses are 
not dry.
The amount of rinse aid 
may be insufficient, or 
the rinse aid reservoir is 
almost empty.
Replenish the reservoir, 
adjust the rinse aid 
dispenser dial to a higher 
setting or change the 
brand of rinse aid.
Crockery was taken out 
of the 
dishwasher too soon.
Leave the crockery in the 
dishwasher until you hear 
the audible sound.
White residue is 
visible on 
cutlery and 
crockery, 
clouding occurs 
on glassware; 
film can be 
wiped off.
Not enough rinse aid 
was used.
Replenish the reservoir, 
adjust the rinse aid 
dispenser dial to a higher 
setting or change the 
brand of rinse aid.
There is not enough salt 
in the salt 
reservoir.
Fill the salt reservoir.
The salt reservoir cap has 
not been screwed on 
correctly.
Ensure that it screwed 
back on correctly.
Unsuitable detergent 
has been used.
Change your detergent. 
Use a dishwasher 
standard powder 
detergent.
The salt consumption 
setting is too low.
Select a higher salt 
consumption setting.
Glassware is 
dull and 
discoloured; 
film cannot be 
wiped off.
The glassware is not 
dishwasher proof. The 
surfaces are 
affected.
Wash the non-dishwasher 
proof glassware by hand. 
Tea or lipstick 
stains have not 
been 
completely 
removed.
The wash temperature 
of the selected pro-
gramme was too low.
Select a programme with 
a higher wash 
temperature.
The bleaching effect of 
the detergent used is 
too low.
Change your detergent.
Forgot to pre-rinse or 
remove the stains with a 
napkin prior to washing.
Pre-rinse or remove the 
stains with a napkin prior 
to washing. 
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specification
Dimensions:600 (W) x 580 (D) x 820 (H) 
(in mm)
Capacity:12 Place Settings
Water Pressure Required:0.04 - 1.00MPa
Power Consumption:1930W
Rated Voltage:230V/50Hz
Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications 
and designs without prior notice.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE 
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
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 an 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.
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NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please 
quote their corresponding part numbers:
Replacement PartPart Number
normal supply hose673-0009-00060 
dishwasher gliding blades 673-0030-00001
detergent measuring spoon (approx. 20g)673-0022-00079
measuring cup (approx. 60ml)673-0062-00004
U-shape hose holder673-0062-00003
salt funnel673-0022-00043
condensation strip675-0013-00715
instruction manual675-0006-08334 
 
DSG Retail • 200 The Campus • Marylands Avenue • 
Hemel Hempstead • Herts • HP2 7TG
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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