AEG KDW 3 User Instructions
AEG KDW 3 User Instructions

AEG KDW 3 User Instructions

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  • Page 1 KDW 3 Dishwasher User Instructions...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages of these user instructions! Please keep these user instructions for later reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the appliance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Switching Off the Dishwasher ........
  • Page 4 Connecting the Dishwasher ........
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    • Keep all packaging away from children. • Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach. • The water in your dishwasher is not suitable for drinking. If there are still remnants of detergent in the appliance, there is a risk of burns! •...
  • Page 6: Correct Use

    • Only use detergents specifically designed for use in domestic dish- washers. • Do not put any solvents in the dishwasher. There is a risk of an explo- sion! • The anti-flood system provides dependable protection against dam- age due to leaks.
  • Page 7: Disposal

    Disposal Disposing of the Packaging Material Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All the packag- ing materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recy- cled. • Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations: –...
  • Page 8: Appliance Features And Control Panel

    Operating Instructions Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Nozzle Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Upper Spray Spray Arms Container for Salt Container for Rinse Aid Detergent Dispenser Rating Filters Plate...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    The Control Field comprises the ON/OFF switch buttons with LED indicators. Softener and Function Button: in addition to the wash program marked, it is also possible to adjust the dishwasher's water softener using the combination of these buttons. The Indicators have the following meanings:...
  • Page 10: Adjust The Water Softener

    Operating Instructions Adjust the Water Softener To avoid the scale deposits on the dishes and in the dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft, i.e. low lime content, water. The dish- washer therefore has a built-in water softener, in which tap water from a hardness of 4 °d (German degree) is softened with the aid of special salt.
  • Page 11: Filling With Salt For The Water Softener

    5. Clean any salt remnants on the container opening. 6. Turn the lid clockwise to the stop, otherwise dishwasher salt will leak into the wash water. Dull glasses may result. increases the hardness setting by 1.
  • Page 12: Filling With Rinse Aid

    Fill with rinse aid: – Prior to using the dishwasher for the first time – When the RINSE AID indicator The rinse aid container is on the inside of the dishwasher door. 1. Open the door 2. Turn the lid of the container ¼...
  • Page 13: Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing

    3. Fill with rinse aid, up to the broken line (maximum); this line corresponds to a quantity of approx. 150 ml 4. Replace the lid and tighten by turn- ing clockwise. 5. If rinse aid has been spilt, wipe up with a cloth.
  • Page 14: In Daily Use

    – Dishes and items of cutlery must not lie inside one another, or cover each other are of limited suitability: • Only wash stoneware in the dishwasher if it is specifically marked as being dishwasher- safe by the manufacturer. • Glazed patterns may fade if machine washed frequently.
  • Page 15: Loading Cutlery

    2. Place short knives, forks and spoons in the grid insert with their handles pointing downwards. To make the removal of cutlery easier, on some dishwasher models it is possible to open the cutlery rack. If you use the grid insert then the cutlery rack cannot be opened.
  • Page 16: Loading Pans, Frying Pans And Large Plates

    Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack. To ease the loading of large items at some dishwasher-models the two rows of prongs for the right-hand plate insert can be folded down: 1. Slightly lift the right plate insert.
  • Page 17: Loading Cups, Glasses And Coffee Services

    Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. • Arrange items of crockery on the folding cups racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items. •...
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Height Of The Upper Rack

    Operating Instructions Adjusting the Height of the Upper Rack With Raised Upper Rack With Lowered Upper Rack The height of the rack can also be adjusted when the rack is loaded. Lowering the Upper Rack: 1. Pull out the upper rack to the stop. 2.
  • Page 19: Filling With Detergent

    Filling with Detergent Use only dishwasher detergent. Fill with Detergent: – Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the Pre Wash pro- gramme). The detergent is released into the wash water during the programme. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommenda- tions given on the detergent packaging.
  • Page 20: Bio Wash Programmes And Concentrated Detergents

    Operating Instructions Bio Wash Programmes and Concentrated Detergents Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types: – Conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components – Weak alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes. The use of BIO wash programmes in conjunction with concentrated detergents reduces pollution and is good for your dishes;...
  • Page 21: Selecting The Wash Programme (Programme Table)

    Dessert Dishes and Coffee All Dish Types Service with delicate glasses • lightly Used dishes soiled that are being collected in the dishwasher for washing later. QUICK 50° Pre Wash Main Wash Intermediate Rinse Final Rinse 30 min. 10 min.
  • Page 22: Start The Wash Programme

    Operating Instructions Start the Wash Programme 1. Check that when the dishes and cutlery are loaded into the dishwasher the spray arms are free to rotate. 2. Open the tap fully. 3. Shut the door. 4. Press the On/Off button nates.
  • Page 23: Load Sensing - Sensor Logic

    Hot steam may escape from the appliance when opening the door. Open the door carefully. 1. Open the door of the dishwasher. The wash programme stops. 2. The indicator for the programme that is currently running extinguishes. 3. Close the door. The wash programme continues.
  • Page 24: Switching Off The Dishwasher

    • The dishes will dry quicker if you open the door fully and then leave it slightly ajar, when the programme has finished. • Leave the dishes in the dishwasher for approx. 15 minutes after the end of the programme so that they dry better and can cool down.
  • Page 25: Cleaning The Filter

    Blocked filters will give poor wash results. 1. Open the door, remove the lower rack. 2. The dishwasher filter system com- prises a coarse/fine filter, microfilter and a flat filter. Unlock the filter sys- tem using the handle on the microfil- ter, and remove.
  • Page 26: What To Do, If

    Operating Instructions What to do, if ... Try to rectify minor faults on the dishwasher with the aid of the instructions given here. If you call an engineer to resolve a of fault listed here, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is in guarantee.
  • Page 27: There Are Problems With The Operation Of The Dishwasher

    The dishes are wet and dull. – Rinse aid was not used. – The rinse aid container is empty. Possible Cause The door of the dishwasher is not closed properly. Mains plug is not plugged in. Insert mains plug. House fuse is defective.
  • Page 28: Technical Data

    1-10 bar (=10-100 N/cm = 0.1-1.0 MPa) Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher door on the right. 850 x 600 x 600 (H x B x D in mm) 54 Kg 820 –...
  • Page 29: Notes For Test Institutes

    Notes for Test Institutes The salt container for the water softener and the rinse aid container must be completely full prior to the test. Test Standard: Comparative Programme: Full Load: Detergent Dosing: Half Load: Detergent Dosing: Rinse Aid Setting: Example Loading Arrangement: Upper rack (lower and upper positions): Bottom rack with cutlery basket EN 5O 242 Normal BIO 50 °C for full and half load...
  • Page 30: Installation And Connection Instructions

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Installing the Dishwasher • The dishwasher must be installed on a firm floor and adjusted such that it is stable and level. • To compensate for unevenness in the floor and to match the height of the...
  • Page 31: Dishwashers That Can Be Integrated

    Free-Standing Appliances • can be set up as stand-alone without additional installation. If the dishwasher is set up next to a gas or coal cooker, a heat- insulating, non-flammable plate must be mounted between the dishwasher and the cooker, flush to the top edge of the work surface (depth 57.5 cm).
  • Page 32 (4) and remove the bracket at an angle to the rear (5). If the dishwasher is later used as a free-standing appliance, the original work surface must be re-mounted. The plinth on free-standing appliances is not adjustable.
  • Page 33: Connecting The Dishwasher

    Connecting the Dishwasher Water Connection The dishwasher is fitted with safety devices that prevent the return of wash water into the drinking water system and comply with the appli- cable plumbing regulations. • The dishwasher should be connected to a cold water supply.
  • Page 34: Water Drain

    Installation and Connection Instructions Water drain Drain hose The drain hose must not be kinked, crushed or entangled. • Connecting the drain hose: – Maximum permitted height: 1 metre. – Minimum required height 30 cm above the lower edge of the machine.
  • Page 35: Leak Prevention System

    Leak Prevention System For protection from damage due to water leaks, the dishwasher is equipped with a leak prevention system, the AQUA CONTROL SYSTEM. In the event of a fault, the safety valve immediately interrupts the sup- ply of water to the appliance and the drain pump switches on. By this means water can neither escape nor overflow.
  • Page 36 Installation and Connection Instructions • The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi- nal marked with the letter “E“ or by the earth symbol green and yellow. • The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal “N“ or col- oured black.
  • Page 37: Connections

    Connections The water inlet and drain hoses, as well as the mains cable must be connected beside the dishwasher as there is insufficient space behind the appliance. The plumbing and electrical installation example given below can only be regarded as a recommendation.
  • Page 38: Guarantee Conditions

    Guarantee Conditions GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar docu- mentation.
  • Page 39: Service & Spare Parts

    SERVICE & SPARE PARTS If you wish to purchase spare parts or require an engineer, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. When you contact the Service Centre they will need the following information: Your name &...
  • Page 40 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 945 713 - 00 - 0600...

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