Page 4
half load ..........................27 cleaning after use ......................28 external care ........................28 the door and the door seal .................... 28 the control panel ......................28 internal care ........................28 filtering system ......................28 spray arms ........................29 frost precaution ........................ 29 moving the dishwasher....................
Safety Warnings For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric shock, please follow all the safety precautions listed below. • Read all instructions carefully before using the dishwasher and keep them for future reference. • Retain the manual. If you pass the dishwasher onto a third party, make sure to include this manual.
Page 6
• This appliance is intended for indoor household use and similar applications such as: - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environment; - bed and breakfast type environment; - catering and similar non-retail applications. WARNING IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING OF REPAIRS...
Page 7
• 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. • Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it. •...
Thank you for purchasing your new Kenwood Dishwasher. These operating instructions will help you use it properly and safely. We recommend that you spend some time reading this installation/instruction manual in order that you fully understand all the operational features it offers.
installation installation location When selecting a position for your freestanding dishwasher you should make sure the installation surface is flat and firm, and the room is well ventilated. Avoid locating your dishwasher near a heat source, eg. cooker, boiler or radiator. Extreme cold ambient temperatures may also cause the appliance not to perform properly.
Page 10
installation 3. Do not connect the unit to the mains socket before installation. Ensure you are not installing the unit right in front of the mains socket. This is to avoid potential damage to the back of the unit. 4. The condensation strip must be fitted to the underside of the worktop above your dishwasher to help protect it against and reduce potential liability moisture.
Page 11
installation 7. Position the dishwasher next to a water tap and a drain. Ensure the water inlet and drain hoses are not kinked or squashed. The unit must not stand on the mains cable. 8. Make sure your plumbing is suitable for water mains use with the dishwasher.
Page 12
installation • You may use the U-shaped drain hose holder to secure your drain hose and to avoid bending it. U-shaped drain hose holder water drain hose • Secure the water drain hose to the waste pipe to avoid it coming off during the washing process.
product overview front view 1. control panel 2. door handle rear view 3. drain hose 4. water inlet (connect to supply hose) 5. mains cable (connect to electrical mains outlet)
upper basket lower basket 6. cup racks 7. spikes internal view 8. spray arms (1 x under 10. detergent dispenser upper basket and (dual compartment) 1 x under lower 11. cutlery basket basket) 12. filtering system 9. salt reservoir 13. rinse aid dispenser...
control panel ﹠ display window 6. display window ON/OFF button • displays programme selected, programme • to turn the dishwasher on and off. time, delay start time and fault codes etc. • the LED light illuminates when the rinse aid refill warning light dishwasher is on.
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. •...
adding detergent or detergent tablet Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers. To be more environmentally friendly, please use no more than the correct amount of detergent. Bleach and Irritant Countertop detergent • Keep detergents and bleaches out of the reach of children. •...
adding rinse aid 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 reservoir. This model is designed to use liquid rinse aids only. Please follow the steps below to pour the rinse aid into the storage reservoir.
adding salt If the water in your area is hard, deposits will form on your dishes and utensils. This appliance contains a salt reservoir for you to reduce the hardness of the water. Please follow the steps below to pour the salt into the salt reservoir. It must be set to correspond to the water hardness level in your area.
adjusting salt consumption Salt consumption must be adjusted to correspond to the water hardness level in your area. If you don’t know how hard the water in your home is, please ask the company that supplies water in your area. It is recommended that adjustments should be made in accordance with the following chart.
loading the dishwasher before loading the dishwasher Please observe the following notes before loading your cutlery and crockery into the basket. • Remove lipstick stains and any food residues from crockery and dishes. Rinse if necessary. • Dishes and cutlery must not lay inside one another, or cover each other. •...
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.
hinged cup rack To make room for taller items in the upper basket, raise the cup rack upwards. You can then lean the tall glasses against it. You can also remove it when it is not required for use. To prevent water dripping from the upper basket onto the dishes in the lower basket, we recommend that you empty the lower basket first and then the upper basket.
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.
switching off the unit To save energy, remember to switch the dishwasher off using the ON/OFF button. The dishwasher will continue to use electricity until it is switched off with the ON/OFF button. If the dishwasher is not going to be used for a long period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday, disconnect the unit from the mains supply.
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.
spray arms Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings. The spray arms should therefore be checked and cleaned regularly. • Ensure the dishwasher is switched off. Use a pointed object, eg. a cocktail stick, to loosen food particles in the spray arms’...
hints and tips • 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 personal injury or damage to the unit. • Before calling for service, please refer to Helpful Tips to solve some general problems by yourself.
general problems problem possible causes remedy Detergent residue is left in the The detergent dispenser was Make sure the dispenser is dry dispenser at the end of the still damp when detergent was before adding detergent. programme. added. The detergent dispenser lid Clogged detergent residue is Clean the catch.
disposal of the dishwasher • When disposing your old dishwasher, first make it unusable. Disconnect the hoses and unplug the mains cable. Cut off the mains cable from the dishwasher. Make the door lock inoperative, so that children cannot accidentally shut themselves in. Make appropriate arrangements for the disposal of the dishwasher.
Model KDW60S12 Dimensions 600mm(W) x 600mm(D) x 850mm(H) Capacity 12 Place Settings Water Pressure Required 0.04 - 1.00MPa Power Consumption 1930W Rated Voltage 230V~50Hz Off Mode Power Consumption Left-on Mode Power Consumption 0.4W Energy Efficiency Class Annual Energy Consumption...
Page 36
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). DSG Retail Ltd. (co. no. 504877) Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts., HP2 7TG, UK IB-KDW60S12-140311V2...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the KDW60S12 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers