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KKT KOLBE DW4503ED User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s manual for your dishwasher Model: DW4503ED Version: 1.6 / 220413...
  • Page 2 This can be found on the rating plate on the side of the appliance door. Your KKT KOLBE Team Serial number of my appliance: User manual Dishwasher, model DW4503ED Version 1.6 © KKT KOLBE Küchentechnik GmbH & Co. KG KKT KOLBE is a registred trademark.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of content Important Safety Instructions   ..........  Hints and Symbols  ...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions This manual is the basis for handling the appliance. Read and follow the instructions described in it carefully before installing and operating your dishwasher. The manufacturer is not responsible for dama- ge or problems, which have been caused by not following the instructions, incorrect installation or improper handling.
  • Page 5 General safety • This appliance is designed for indoor household use and is intended for cleaning dishes. Use it exclusively for its intended purpose. • Never attempt to modify the product features of this appliance, the cord or the power plug. •...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation • It is imperative that the installation is carried out in accordance with all relevant building regulations and requirements of the local water- works. • This appliance is equipped with a grounding plug and must be connected to an power outlet that is installed and grounded in accordance with all applicable regulations to prevent elect- ric shock.
  • Page 7 Proper use • Do not operate your dishwasher unless all en- closure panels are properly in place. • This appliance is designed for normal house- hold washing loads only. • Only use detergents, rinse aid and salt suitable for automatic dishwashers and follow the ma- nufacturer‘s dosage recommendations.
  • Page 8 • Do not wash objects with this appliance that have been in contact with corrosive, acidic or alkaline chemicals, paint, gasoline, iron or steel deposits. • In case of broken dishes, do not use the ap- pliance until all shards been removed to avoid damage.
  • Page 9 Child safety and pets • Keep small parts and packaging materials away from children and pets. These can be very dangerous if swallowed or pulled over the head, for example. • Check the inside of the appliance before start- ing a washing cycle. Children or pets may enter the appliance if the door is left open.

  • Page 10: Hints And Symbols

    Hints and Symbols Notes and Icons In this manual Warning of danger to persons Pay special attention to safety instructions marked with this icon and act with appropriate caution to avoid danger to life and health. Pass on these warnings to other users also. Beware of damage Follow the instructions marked with this icon especially to avoid damage to the appliance.

  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Disposal

    Hints and Symbols Environmental protection and disposal Notes on disposal No disposal in household waste (WEEE marking) Do not dispose of the product as unsorted waste. Take it to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment for reuse and recovery. To do this, disconnect the mains cable and make the door closing device unusable.
  • Page 12 Hints and Symbols Notes on water and energy saving • Always bear in mind that washing dishes in the dishwasher following this manual will mostly use less energy and water than washing them by hand. • If possible, use the ECO programme. This is particularly energy-effi cient and environmentally friendly.
  • Page 13 Hints and Symbols Notes on transporting the appliance If you need to transport the appliance aft er unpacking / at a later time, observe the following instructions to avoid damage: • Keep the original packaging of the product and always transport the appliance packed in it in the same way as when it was delivered.

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    Product Overview 1. Product Overview 1.1 Appliance components Top spray arm Inner pipe Lower spray arm Salt container Detergent and rinse aid dispenser Filter assembly Cutlery tray Upper crockery basket Upper spray arm Cup rack Lower crockery basket...

  • Page 15: Appliance Specifications

    Product Overview 1.2 Appliance specifications Product dimensions Width (W) 44.8 cm Depth (D1) 57 cm Depth (D2) 115 cm incl. open door Plinth recess (P) 8.5 cm Height (H) 81.5 cm Max. height 87.5 cm with turned out feet Power cable length 150 cm Drain hose length 140 cm...

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    Product Overview 1.3 Control panel On / Off Switching the appliance on/off by pressing the button. Program Program selection by pressing the button repeatedly if necessary. Corresponding program indicator lamp lights up. Start time Shifting the start time of the selected program by pre-selection 1 hour each time the button is pressed (max.
  • Page 17 Product Overview Program indicator lamps Auto Intensive Universal Display of the currently selected program / Program details see table in the corresponding chapter. Glass 90 Minutes Rapid Display Status / time display / display of error codes. 11 Signal and indicator lamps Rinse aid Indicates when rinse aid must be added.

  • Page 18: Using The Dishwasher

    Using the Dishwasher 2. Using the Dishwasher 2.1 Before fi rst use • When installing the appliance, follow the installation instructions in this manual. • Adjust the water softener according to your water hard- ness. • Fill the salt container. •...
  • Page 19 Using the Dishwasher Adjusting the salt dosage The water softener must be adjusted manually according to the hardness of the water in your region. • Switch on the appliance. • Within 60 seconds after turning on the appliance, press and hold the program button for more than 5 seconds to enter the water softener setting mode.
  • Page 20 Using the Dishwasher Filling the salt container Attention! Risk of damage! • Any type of salt not specifi cally intended for use in dishwashers, especially table salt, will damage the water softener. Only use rinsing salt intended for dishwashers. • If any spilled grains of salt or salty water remain on the bottom of the machine for a long time, this can lead to corrosion.
  • Page 21 Using the Dishwasher • Screw back the cap tightly • Immediately after fi lling the salt into the salt container, a washing program should be started (We suggest to use a short program). Otherwise the fi lter system, pump or other important parts of the machine may be damaged by salty water.

  • Page 22: Rinse Aid Dispenser

    Using the Dishwasher 2.3 Rinse aid dispenser Attention! To avoid damaging the appliance, observe the follo- wing instructions: • Your dishwasher is designed to use liquid rinse aids. • Only use branded rinse aid for dishwashers. • Never fi ll the rinse aid dispenser with other sub- stances (e.g.
  • Page 23 Using the Dishwasher Filling / Refi lling the rinse aid dispenser • Open the rinse aid reservoir cap by lifting up the handle (1). • Pour the rinse aid into the dispenser (2), being careful not to overfi ll it. •...

  • Page 24: Detergent Dispenser

    Using the Dishwasher 2.4 Detergent dispenser Warning! Dishwashing detergent is corrosive and can result in death if swallowed! Keep dishwashing detergents out of the reach of children and avoid eye and skin contact. The chemical components that make up commercial dishwashing detergents are necessary to remove, dissolve and rinse out all types of soiling from the machine.
  • Page 25 Using the Dishwasher Filling the detergent dispenser • Open the dispenser lid by sliding the release catch to the right (1). • Put the detergent for the main rinse cycle into the deter- gent compartment of the dispenser (2). For a better cleaning result, especially when you have heavily soiled items, add a small amount of detergent for the pre-wash phase on the inside of the appliance door.

  • Page 26: Preparing And Loading Dishes

    Using the Dishwasher 2.5 Preparing and loading dishes Recommendations and advice on tableware and utensils • Consider buying utensils which are identifi ed as dishwasher-proof. • For particular items, select a program with the lowest possible temperature. • To prevent damage, do not take glass and cutlery out of the dishwasher immediately after the program has ended.
  • Page 27 Using the Dishwasher Before loading the dishwasher • Scrape off any large amounts of leftover food. • Soak remnants of burnt food. • It is not necessary to pre-rinse the dishes by hand (see also notes on water and energy saving). Loading dishes and utensils Caution! Sharp or pointed utensils placed in an upright position represent...
  • Page 28 Using the Dishwasher 2.6 Crockery baskets and cutlery tray Upper crockery basket The upper basket intended for delicate and light dishware such as glasses, coffee and tea cups and saucers, as well as plates, small bowls and slightly soiled pans. Example of loading the upper basket * Cups Mugs...
  • Page 29 Using the Dishwasher Height adjustment of the upper basket To place higher dishes in the upper or lower basket, you can easily adjust the height of the upper basket: • To raise the upper basket, just grab the basket in the middle of each side and lift it until the basket locks in the upper position.
  • Page 30 Using the Dishwasher Lower basket Large items and the most diffi cult to clean items should be placed into the lower basket, such as pots, pans, lids, serving dishes and bowls. • Place serving dishes and lids on the sides in order to avoid blocking the rotation of the top spray arm.
  • Page 31 Using the Dishwasher Cutlery tray Caution! Sharp or pointed utensils represent a potential risk of injury! Always place them with the sharp or pointed side pointing downwards and do not let any item extend through the bottom of the basket. •...

  • Page 32: Operating The Dishwasher

    Operating the Dishwasher 3. Operating the Dishwasher 3.1 Washing program overview Run- Water Rinse Program Cycle Detergent ning ergy con- con- Program information description Pre/Main time sumption sumption needed Automatic adjust- Pre-rinse (45°C) ment of running 4 / 14g 0.790- Wash (45-55°C) time, temperature 80-150...

  • Page 33: Dish Washing Operation

    Operating the Dishwasher programme is best suited for cleaning normally soiled dishes and is the most efficient for this purpose in terms of combi- ned energy and water consumption. It is also used for the test cycle to check compliance with EU eco-design regulations.
  • Page 34 • Select the desired washing program by pressing the programme button repeatedly until the corresponding program indicator lights up. • Press the Start/Pause button Operating the Dishwasher The dishwasher will start its cycle. Changing the program in the middle of the cycle A wash cycle can only be changed if it has been running for a short time, otherwise the detergent may have already been released and the dishwasher may have already drained the...

  • Page 35: Additional Features

    Operating the Dishwasher 3.3 Additional features Start time preselection This function allows you to shift the start time of the selected program by the specified time. • Select a washing program as described before. • Press the start time preselection button , repeatedly if nec- essary, until the desired delay time is displayed.
  • Page 36 Operating the Dishwasher Auto door opening If this function is activated, the appliance door opens automatically at the end of the selected program (except for the Glass and Rapid program, door opening time see table). This allows vapours and possible odours to Time between escape and increases the drying effect.
  • Page 37 Operating the Dishwasher Key lock / Child lock This function allows you to lock the control panel, to prevent unintentional operation, e.g. by children. All keys except the on/off button will then have no function. • Press and hold the start time preselection and „Turbo“...

  • Page 38: Removing The Dishes

    Operating the Dishwasher 3.4 Removing the dishes Caution! Items will can be very hot immediately after the end of the was- hing cycle! Be careful not to burn yourself. Attention! Hot dishes are sensitive to shock. To avoid damage, let them cool for about 15 minutes before removing them from the machine.

  • Page 39: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance 4. Cleaning and Maintenance To keep your appliance fully functional, maintain its appearance and prevent odours, always keep it clean and take good care of it. If possible, always remove dirt, deposits or foreign bodies immedi- ately and clean all parts of the appliance at least once a week, as described below.

  • Page 40: Filtering System

    Cleaning and Maintenance 4.2 Filtering system Attention! When using the dishwasher without or with improperly inserted fi lters, coarse dirt particles can enter the sys- tem and cause clogging, impair the performance of the appliance and damage dishes and utensils. •...
  • Page 41 Cleaning and Maintenance Removing the fi lter module • Pull the fi ne fi lter off the bottom of the fi lter assembly. • Detache the coarse fi lter from the main fi lter by gently squeezing the tabs at the top and pulling it out upwards. Coarse fi lter Main fi lter Fine fi lter...

  • Page 42: Spray Arms

    Cleaning and Maintenance 4.3 Spray arms Hard water chemicals can clog the nozzles of the spray arms and block the bearings. It is therefore necessary to clean the spray arms regularly. Removing and cleaning the spray arms • To remove the upper spray arm, hold the nut in the center still and rotate the spray arm counterclockwise.

  • Page 43: Caring Vor The Dishwasher

    Cleaning and Maintenance 4.4 Caring for the dishwasher After every wash After every wash, leave the door slightly open for some time so that moisture and odors are not trapped inside. Seals One of the factors that cause odours to form in the dish- washer is food that remains trapped in the seals.
  • Page 44 Cleaning and Maintenance Frost precaution In winter, if necessary, take frost protection measures on the dishwasher after each wash cycle: • Cut off the electrical power to the dishwasher at the supply source. • Turn off the water supply and disconnect the water inlet pipe from the water valve.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 5. Troubleshooting 5.1 Problems, possible causes and what to do Problem Possible Cause What to do Dishwasher doesn‘t Fuse blown, or the Replace fuse or circuit breaker. start circuit break tripped. Remove any other appliances sharing the same circuit with the dishwasher. No power supply Make sure the dishwasher is turned on, the the power cord is properly...
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What to do Stained tub interior Use of etergent with Make sure that the detergent has no colourant colourant. White fi lm on inside Hard water minerals To clean the interior, use a damp spon- surface ge with dishwasher detergent and wear rubber gloves.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What to do The dishes Dishes not loaded Follow the instructions in the corre- are not clean correctly sponding chapter The dishes are not Program not power- Select a more intensive program. clean. ful enough Not enough Use more detergent, or change your detergent detergent.
  • Page 48 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause What to do Knocking noise Spray arm knocking Interrupt the program and rearrange in the dishwasher against an item in a the items which are obstructing the basket. spray arm. Rattling noise Items of crockery Interrupt the program and rearrange in the dishwasher are loose in the the items of crockery.

  • Page 49: Error Codes

    Troubleshooting 5.2 Error codes Attention! • To avoid water damage: If an overflow occurs, turn off the main water supply before taking other steps. • To avoid damage to the appliance: If there is water in the bottom tray due to overfilling or a small leak, remove it before restarting the dishwasher.

  • Page 50: Installation

    Installation 6. Installation To install the dishwasher, follow the instructions below according to the chapter order. 6.1 Water connection Attention! To avoid damage and malfunctions, , follow the following notes and instructions: • Pipe installations and changes to the water supply must be carried out by a certifi ed installation specialist •...
  • Page 51 Installation Connecting to the water drain • Insert the drain hose into a drain pipe with a minimum diameter of 4 cm (A) or connect it to the sink siphon (B). Doing this, observe the following specifi cations: • The drain hose must be mounted correctly and fi xed and must not be kinked or squeezed.

  • Page 52: Connection To The Power Supply System

    Installation 6.2 Connection to the power supply system Danger! Failure to follow the instructions below may result in life threa- tening electric shock or short circuit: • Disconnect the power supply before installing the dishwasher. • Ensure that proper earthing exists before use and do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the earthing connec- tion from the power cord.

  • Page 53: Positioning Of The Appliance

    Installation 6.3 Positioning of the appliance Attention! Moisture escaping from the appliance (e.g. steam when opened the door after operation) can damage furniture parts and surfaces surrounding the appliance. Protect them adequately against moisture, especially the underside of the worktop. •...

  • Page 54: Levelling And Height Adjustment Of The Dishwasher

    Installation 6.4 Levelling and height adjustment of the dishwasher / adjustment of the levelling feet The dishwasher must be level to be able to guarantee a proper wash performance and dish rack operation. • Check the horizontal alignment of the appliance from side to side and from front to back by placing a spirit level crosswise and lengthwise on the upper edges of the appliance, or at the bottom...
  • Page 55 Installation To adjust the foot heights individually, proceed as follows: • First adjust the respective height of the two front feet by screwing them out by hand or with a fl at screwdriver to the desired height (1). • Check that the appliance is correctly positioned. •...

  • Page 56: Mounting The Door Panel

    Installation 6.5 Mounting the door panel To attach the door panel to the front of the appliance door, proceed as follows: • Fix the door panel to the front of the appliance door with the Velcro strips supplied by fi xing the rough side (A) at the top and bottom of the door panel to the rear of the door and the soft, felted side (B) on the front of the appliance door in the corresponding position (1).

  • Page 57: Tension Adjustment Of The Door Spring

    Installation 6.6 Tension adjustment of the door spring The door springs are set at the factory to the proper tension for the appliance door. However, after installing the aesthetic wooden panel, you will have to adjust the door spring tension. To do this, proceed as follows: •...

  • Page 58: Mounting The Dishwasher

    Installation 6.8 Mounting the dishwasher In order to guarantee a perfect and safe function, the dishwasher must be connected to the cabinet and securely fastened. The procedure depends on the type of work surface: Conventional work surface: • Put the installation hook into the slot of the side plane and secure it to the work surface with the wood screws (1).

  • Page 59: Technical Data

    Technical Data 7. Technical Data * Manufacturer KKT KOLBE Model identifier DW4503ED Rated capacity 9 place settings Dimensions (W×D×H) 44.8 × 57.0 × 81.5 cm Type Built-in Energy efficiency class Energy efficiency index 49.9 Cleaning performance index 1.13 Drying performance index 1.07...

  • Page 60: Note On The Declaration Of Conformity

    Built-in household dishwasher Conformity is available. Some of the relevant documents can be Manufacturer: viewed and downloaded from our web- KKT KOLBE Küchentechnik site on the relevant product page. GmbH & Co. KG You are welcome to obtain the complete Ohmstraße 17...

  • Page 61: Support And Service

    Support and Service Support and Service is very important to KKT Kolbe. We are happy to help if anything should be wrong.   During the 24-month warranty period, our customer service will provide remedy for all malfunctions that are due to material or manufacturing defects.
  • Page 62 Notes...
  • Page 63 KKT Kolbe Küchentechnik GmbH & Co. KG Ohmstraße 17 96175 Pettstadt Germany www.kolbe.de...
  • Page 64 Vielen Dank fürs Lesen. Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Spaß mit Ihrem Geschirrspüler. Thanks for reading. We wish you lots of fun with your dishwasher. Version: 1.6 / 220413...

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