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KDW12ST3A

Dishwasher

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) and 08700 118 117 (Pixmania). 

Summary of Contents for KDW12ST3A

Page 1: ...DW12ST3A Dishwasher 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 and 08700 118 117 Pixmania ...

Page 2: ...efore loading the dishwasher 19 20 upper basket 20 21 adjusting the upper basket 20 loading the upper basket for 12 place settings 21 hinged cup rack 21 lower basket 22 hinged spikes 22 loading the lower basket for 12 place settings 22 cutlery basket 23 loading the cutlery basket 23 starting a wash cycle 24 26 changing a programme 24 25 at the end of programme 25 switching off the unit 25 cleaning...

Page 3: ... dishwasher 25 delay start 26 maintenance after prolonged periods of non operation 29 troubleshooting guide 29 32 fault codes 30 technical problems 31 general problems 31 32 specifications 33 disposal of packing material 9 product overview 10 11 accessories 11 control panel overview 12 13 ...

Page 4: ...bels Please dispose of them properly before calling for service Refer toTroubleshootingTips section This will help you to solve some general problems by yourself note This product has been wet tested to ensure correct operation As a result some water may remain inside the unit This is normal and safe Remove any water droplets from the exterior if necessary ...

Page 5: ... care when lifting this appliance This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance...

Page 6: ... Live Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if you are in doubt whether the appliance is properly earthed or the plug does not fit correctly Never modify the plug provided with the appliance proper use Do not sit or stand on the door or dish rack Do not touch the heating element during or immediately after use Do not operate your dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are pr...

Page 7: ...orated in the fixed wiring with at least 3mm contact separation in all poles Keep children away from detergents and rinse aids These may cause chemical burns in the mouth throat and eyes or asphyxiation Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open The door should not be left in the open position since this could present a tripping hazard For energy saving always remember to switch ...

Page 8: ...cannot accidentally shut themselves in Make appropriate arrangements for the disposal of the dishwasher At the end of its working life the product must not be disposed of as urban waste It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the...

Page 9: ...before use GB disposal of packing material Please dispose of the plastic wrappings and bags safely and keep out of the reach of babies and young children ...

Page 10: ...t rear view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 door handle 2 dishwasher model number 3 control panel 4 drain hose 5 water inlet connect to supply hose 6 mains cable connect to electrical mains outlet 7 cup racks 8 spikes cutlery basket part number 673002200019 and 673002200024 ...

Page 11: ...ket covers X 3 part number 673002200040 measuring cup X 1 60ml approx U shape hose holder X 1 part number 673006200003 salt funnel X 1 part number 673002200043 condensation strip X 1 part number 675001300715 part number 673006200004 normal supply hose X 1 part number 673000900060 16 3 in 1 tablet basket x 1 part number 673002200046 KDW12ST3A Dishwasher DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after s...

Page 12: ...ing programs delay start time fault code half washing light 3 in 1 washing light salt refilling warning and rinse aid refilling warning salt refill warning light illuminates when the salt reservoir needs refilling rinse aid refill warning light illuminates when the rinse aid dispenser needs refilling 3 4 half washing button to select the half wash option only the upper spray arms will be in functi...

Page 13: ...rying pre wash 5g main wash 25g 153 1 48 18 P3 normal Plates glasses bowls Lightly soiled pre wash pre wash wash 50 C rinse rinse 70 C drying pre wash 5g main wash 25g 152 1 05 18 5 P4 economy Plates glasses bowls and lightly soiled pans Lightly soided pre wash wash 45 C wash rinse 65 C drying main wash 25g 98 0 90 14 5 P5 rinse For dishes that need to be rinsed and dried only wash 45 C rinse rins...

Page 14: ...with wooden parts may disco lour and fade The glue used in these items is not dishwasher proof and wooden handles may be come loose after being washed in a dishwasher Craft items antiques valuable vases and decorative glassware are also not suitable for dishwashers Plastic items egTupperware which are not heat resistant may melt or loose shape due to high temperature in the dishwasher Copper brass...

Page 15: ...pen Fig 1 Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent powder or insert the de tergent tablet The marking indicates the filling level Fig 2 TIP You can choose to add a detergent tablet alone or to add detergent powder to both the main wash detergent cham ber and the pre wash detergent cham ber for your selected wash cycle All programmes with pre wash need an additional detergent dos age please refe...

Page 16: ...vel indicator turns completely black in colour and close the cap Fig 3 Be careful not to overfill the reser voir Wipe up any spills The ap proximate volume of the rinse aid reservoir is 110ml 1 3 4 adding of rinse aid 1 open 2a rinse aid indicator 2b 3 NOTE If the water hardness in your area is soft you may not need rinse aid as it may cause white film to develop on your dishes Rinse aid indicator...

Page 17: ...s 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 wa ter hardness level in your area Remove the lower basket and un screw the reservoir cap Fig 1 Fill the reservoir with approximate ly 500ml of water first use only Place the funnel provided over the salt reservoir Fig 2 Pour in approximately 1 2kg of dishwasher salt depend...

Page 18: ...lower basket and un screw the reservoir cap There is an arrow shaped indicator in the reservoir which allows you to turn You may turn it to the or settings based on the water hardness in your area Fig 1 1 1 turn It is recommended that adjustments should be made in accordance with the following chart WATER HARDNESS Selector Position Salt Consumption gram cycle Auto nomy cycle 1 2 kgs dh fh Clark mm...

Page 19: ...rely posi tioned Hollow items such as cups glass es pans etc must be placed up side down in the basket Wide based items should be placed at an angle so that water can run off them freely The spray arms must not be 1 2 blocked by items which are too tall or hang through the baskets If in doubt test for free movement by manually rotating the spray arms Ensure that small items cannot fall through the...

Page 20: ...so be placed in the upper basket Fig 1 Long items such as soup ladles mix ing spoons and long knives Fig 2 should be placed lying down across the front of the upper basket adjusting the upper basket More space can be created for large items on the upper or lower baskets by adjusting the height of the upper basket Ensure that the rail stop is placed back properly after the height adjustment Fig 3 1...

Page 21: ...s 6 Small dish 7 Dessert dishes hinged cup rack To make room for taller items in the upper basket raise the cup rack up wards Fig 5 You can then lean the tall glasses against it You can also remove it when it is not required for use TIP 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 5 ...

Page 22: ...bas ket to avoid blocking the rotation of the spray arms hinged spikes The spikes are used for holding plates and a platter They can be lowered to make more room for large items Please refer to Fig 2 for the steps to lower the spikes loading the lower basket For loading the lower basket please refer to the table below and Fig 3 Number Item 7 Dessert dishes 8 Oval platter 9 Soup plates 10 Dinner pl...

Page 23: ...jury please load your knives and forks with handles upwards Do not hold them by their sharp edges Fig 3 The cutlery basket comes with cov ers and they are designed for you to load the cutlery into appropriate slots Fig 4 If you use the basket without the cover it may reduce the washing results of your cutlery Please ensure the cover is securely locked to the basket before operation To comply with ...

Page 24: ...rectly Do not slam the door The washing cycle will begin shortly NOTE If you open the dishwasher door during the washing cycle and then close it the dishwasher will continue the current washing pro gramme after 10 seconds However if the door is not closed correctly after 1 minute the dishwasher will make an audible sound at 1 minute intervals changing a programme To change the programme if the was...

Page 25: ...er 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 unloading the dishwasher Allowing dishes to cool down before unloading is important as dishes tend to break and chip more easily when they ar...

Page 26: ...s and crockery Press the ON OFF button to turn on the dishwasher Select your preferred programme Press the delay start button Set the required delay start time using the delay start button 1 3 4 5 Close the door and the unit will start the programme at the as signed time automatically 6 NOTE Each press of this button increases the delay start time by 1 hour increments ...

Page 27: ...oth ONLY ATTENTION To avoid penetration of water into the door lock and electrical components do not use a spray cleaner of any kind Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the outer surfaces be cause they may scratch the finish Some paper towels may also scratch or leave marks on the surface internal care filtering system The filtering system in the base of the wash cabinet captures large...

Page 28: ...he filter cylinder in sequence securely Otherwise the residue could get into the system and cause a blockage WARNING NEVER use the dishwasher without fil ters in place Improper replacement of the filter may reduce the performance levels of the appliance and damage dishes and utensils 2 3 4 Particles of food can get stuck in the spray arm jets and bearings The spray arms should therefore be checked...

Page 29: ...he unit for instance due to moving house you are advised to Disconnect the dishwasher from the mains Disconnect the unit from the water inlet and drain Remove the unit from the current location with the hoses discharged Pull the unit out together with the hoses NOTE Avoid over tilting the unit during transportation 1 3 4 maintenance after prolonged period of non operation If you are not going to u...

Page 30: ...the water tap and ensure full opening posi tion Flow meter is broken Disconnect from the mains Disconnect the water inlet Call a qualified techni cian The wire terminals which connect the flow meter are loose E3 E6 E7 The temperature sensor is broken Heater element is bro ken The wire terminal con nected to the heater is loose The wire terminal con nected to the tempera ture sensor is broken The w...

Page 31: ...neral problems Problem Possible Causes Remedy Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end of the programme The detergent dis penser was still damp when deter gent was added Make sure the dis penser is dry before adding detergent The detergent dis penser lid cannot be closed properly Clogged detergent residue is blocking the catch Clean the catch Knocking noise in the wash cabinet A spray...

Page 32: ...gh salt in the salt reser voir Fill the salt reservoir The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on correctly Ensure that it is screwed back on correctly Unsuitable deter gent has been used Change your detergent Use a dishwasher stan dard powder detergent The salt consumption setting is too low Select a higher salt con sumption setting Glassware is dull and discoloured film cannot be wiped off T...

Page 33: ...nsions 600 W x 600 D x 850 H in mm Capacity 12 Place Settings Water Pressure Required 0 04 1 00MPa Power Consumption 1930W Rated Voltage 230V 50Hz Because we continually strive to improve our products we may change specifications and designs without prior notice ...

Page 34: ...lectrical spares and accessories With over 1 million spares and accessories available we can deliver direct to your door the very next day Visit www partmaster co uk or call 0870 6001 338 UK customers only Calls charged at National Rate NOTE If you require a replacement for any of the items listed below please quote their corresponding part numbers Replacement Part Part Number normal supply hose 6...

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