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delay start.......................... 27 half load ..........................28 cleaning after use ......................28 external care ........................28 the door and the door seal .................... 28 the control panel ......................28 internal care ........................29 filtering system ......................29 spray arms ........................29 frost precaution ........................
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.
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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 help protect it against moisture.
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installation 6. To secure the unit use the 2 brackets as shown. Note their positioning for the different types of worktops. Wooden Worktop Synthetic / Ceramic Worktop 7. Remove the backing from the self-adhesive rubber spacer. Stick 1 x spacer to each side of the dishwasher.
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installation 9. Adjust the adjustable feet to obtain the optimum levelling of the unit. The adjustment of the rear feet is via a centre screw at the front. 10. Tape the supplied door template to the aesthetic door. Ensure the aesthetic door weight is a minimum of 3kg and a maximum of 8kg.
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installation 13. Tighten the 3 screws on each side of the unit’s door to secure the aesthetic door. 14. Adjust the bolt to loosen or tighten the tension of the unit’s door. 15. For Wooden Worktops Tighten the screw into the top bracket to fix it to the wooden worktop.
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installation 16. Cut out a 600 mm wide slot from the plinth so the unit door can fully open downwards. The depth of the cut out should be sufficient to allow the door to open fully and will depend on the thickness of the panel fitted to the door.
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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.
product overview front view rear view control panel water inlet drain hose (connect to supply hose) mains cable (connect to mains socket) upper basket lower basket cutlery basket cup racks spikes spoon rack internal view spray arm cutlery basket salt reservoir spray arm filtering system detergent dispenser...
control panel ﹠ display window ON/OFF button prewash button • to turn the dishwasher on and off. • selects an extra pre-wash washing cycle. • the LED light illuminates when the 7. 1/2 half load button dishwasher is on. • Press to select the half load washing 2.
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. Bleach and Irritant Countertop detergent •...
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, lift up the cup rack. You can then lean tall glasses against it. You can also remove it when it is not required. 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.
lower basket We recommend that large items and the most difficult to clean items are placed in the lower basket, such as plates, serving platters, saucepans, serving bowls, pots, pans, lids etc. We recommend placing serving dishes and lids at the side of the basket to avoid blocking the rotation of the spray arms.
loading the cutlery basket Please refer to the table below for placement method. number item Spoons Forks Knives Serving forks • Do not let any items extend through the 3 3 3 3 3 bottom of the baskets. • To avoid the risk of injury, please load your knives and forks with handles upwards.
wash cycle table running energy water cycle selection detergent programme process time consumption consumption information amount ** (min.) (kwh) • pre-wash (5g) Auto 111-183 1.22-1.8 13.3-24.6 Automatically Automatically • main wash Intensive adjust the adjust the (25g) washing time with washing time with •...
starting 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., you are going on holiday, please disconnect the dishwasher from the mains supply and switch off the water supply.
half load In case you do not have enough dishes for a full load, the half load option can be selected. Three types of wash cycles can be selected: lower basket, upper basket and both baskets. This will help save hot water and electricity. To use these functions, please follow the steps below. 1.
internal care filtering system The filtering system in the base of the wash cabinet retains coarse debris from the washing cycle. The collected coarse debris may cause the filters to clog. Check the condition of the filters regularly and clean them if necessary under running water. Follow the steps below to clean the filters in the wash cabinet.
frost precaution Avoid placing the dishwasher in a location where the temperature is below 0°C. If your appliance is left in an unheated place over the winter, you are advised to: 1. Disconnect the unit from the water inlet. 2. Turn on the unit. Select any washing cycle and let it run for 1 minute only. This will allow all the excessive water that remains in the unit to drain out.
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 Hints and Tips to solve some general problems by yourself.
technical problems technical problems problem possible causes remedy The door is not properly Close the door firmly. closed. The unit is not connected to Insert the plug to the mains. the dishwasher does not start. the mains. The unit is not switched on. Press the ON/OFF button and select a programme.
general problems (continue) problem possible causes remedy The wash temperature of the Select a programme with a higher selected programme was too wash temperature. low. Tea or lipstick stains have not The bleaching effect of the Change your detergent. been completely removed. detergent used is too low.
Model KID60B12 820 mm - 870 mm (H) x 596 mm (W) x Dimensions 550 mm (D) Capacity 15 Place Settings Water Pressure Required 0.03 - 1.00MPa Power Consumption 2200 W Rated Voltage 220-240V~50Hz Off Mode Power Consumption 0.05 W Left-on Mode Power Consumption 1.9 W...
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. •...
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NOTE: If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below, please quote their corresponding part numbers: replacement part part number cutlery basket 42038590 water supply hose 42005932 condensation strip 47003240 fitting s.iron for bench Left 37008517 Right 37008516 U-shape hose holder 40020601...