Contents safety warnings ........................5 unpacking ..........................7 installation ........................... 8 location ..........................8 product overview ......................12 front view ........................12 rear view ........................12 internal view ........................13 control panel ........................14 display window ......................14 before operating ....................... 15 to open the door ......................
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cleaning after use ......................27 external care ........................27 - the door and the door seal ..................27 - the control panel ...................... 27 internal care ........................27 - filtering system ......................27 - spray arms....................... 28 frost precaution ........................ 28 moving the dishwasher....................
safety warnings general use • Switch off and unplug before fitting or removing tools/attachments, after use and before cleaning. • Keep your fingers away from moving parts and fitted attachments. • Never use a damaged machine. • Keep the mains cable out of reach from children. •...
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• If the mains cable 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. •...
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 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.
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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 protect it against any moisture.
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installation 6. 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. 7. Make sure your plumbing is suitable for use with the dishwasher.
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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.
control panel 1 hour half load indicator light delay button • illuminates when the half load washing • press to preset the wash timer and delay cycle is selected. the starting time by up to 24 hours. • only the upper spray arms will be operate. •...
before operating to open the door • Pull the door handle. • If the door is opened during operation, first open the door slightly to avoid water spillage. If the door is opened during operation, all functions are automatically interrupted. to close the door •...
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. Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent power or tablet. See the detergent manufacturers instructions for the correct amount to use.
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, and the amount will dispense automatically.
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 and 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 In general, 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 lie inside one another, or cover each other. •...
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. Long items such as soup ladles, mixing spoons and long knives should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket.
hinged cup rack To make room for taller items in the dishwasher 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.
loading the lower basket for 14 place settings For optimum loading of crockery in the lower basket, please refer to the below table and image. number item dessert dishes oval platter dinner plates soup plates cutlery basket cutlery basket To make unloading much easier, cutlery should be grouped in zones and placed in the cutlery basket.
Operation starting a wash cycle 1. Ensure the unit is connected to the mains power and the water supply is fully opened (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 the Power button. The Power button. dishwasher will continue to use electricity until it is switched off with the If the dishwasher is not going to be used for a long period of time, e.g., you are going on holiday, please disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply and switch off the water supply.
wash cycle table detergent cycle running energy water amount rinse programme selection process time consumption consumption (pre-wash/ main information (min.) (kWh) wash) 3 in 1 • for normally • pre-wash • use 3 in 1 1.35 16.0 soiled loads, use (50°C) detergent multifunctional...
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. 1. Ensure the dishwasher is switched off. 2. Check whether or not the holes for the upper and lower spray arms are clogged.
maintenance after a prolonged period of non-operation If you are not going to use the unit for a prolonged period of time, you are advised to: 1. Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains. 2. Disconnect the dishwasher from the water inlet and drain. Use a suitable receptacle to catch any residual water in the pipes.
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 of your old dishwasher, first make it unusable. Disconnect from the electricity and water supplies, cut off the cable and the plug from the mains cable. Make the door lock inoperative, so that children cannot accidentally shut themselves in. Make appropriate arrangements for the disposal of the dishwasher.
KDW60X13 dimensions 600mm(W) x 630mm(D) x 850mm(H) capacity 14 Place Settings water pressure required 0.04 - 1.00MPa power consumption 1930W rated voltage 230V~50Hz off mode power consumption 0.49W left-on mode power consumption 0.49W energy efficiency class annual energy consumption...
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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-KDW60X13-130228V1) KDW60X13_IB_130307_Shaun.indd 36 07/03/2013 2:45 PM...