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Operating Instructions

10

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. 

You water supplier will be able to inform you on the hardness and 
hardness range of the water in your area. 

Adjust the water softener to the setting that corresponds to the hard-
ness of the water in your area. The water softener can be adjusted in 
10 steps. 

1.

The dishwasher must be switched off.

2.

Press the function and water softener buttons simultaneously and keep 
them pressed 

3.

In addition press the ON/OFF switch 

M

.

The LED indicators for the function and water softener buttons flash. 

4.

Press the softener button again.
The water softener button indicator starts to flash. 
– The number of flashes corresponds to the hardness setting. (Excep-

tion: hardness setting 0 is indicated by 10 flashes). 

– The sequence of flashes is repeated after a 5 second pause. 

Water Hardness

in 

°d

1

)

in ppm 

2

)

Range

1)(°d) German degree, measure of the hardness of water 
2)(ppm) Parts Per Million
*factory setting 

Adjust

to Hardness Setting 

Number of

Flashes 

41-50 
35-40 
31-34 
27-30 
23-26 

730-900 
630-720 
550-620 
480-540 
410-470 

IV 









19-22 
15-18 

330-400 
260-320 

III 

3* 


11-14 

190-250 

II 

4-10 

70-180 

I/II 

under 4 

under 70 

no salt necessary 

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Summary of Contents for KDW 3

Page 1: ...KDW 3 Dishwasher User Instructions ...

Page 2: ...r numbered instruction steps lead you step by step through the operation of the appliance 3 Next to this symbol you receive additional information and practical tips on using the appliance 2 Tips and instructions for the economical and environmentally conscious use of the appliance are marked with a clover leaf In the event of a malfunction these operating instructions contain information on how t...

Page 3: ... and Large Plates 16 Loading Cups Glasses and Coffee Services 17 Adjusting the Height of the Upper Rack 18 Filling with Detergent 19 Bio Wash Programmes and Concentrated Detergents 20 Selecting the Wash Programme Programme Table 21 Start the Wash Programme 22 Changing Interrupting Cancelling the Wash Programme 22 Load Sensing Sensor Logic 23 Switching Off the Dishwasher 24 Emptying the Dishwasher ...

Page 4: ...Can Be Integrated 31 Built In Dishwasher 31 Free Standing Appliances 31 Connecting the Dishwasher 33 Water Connection 33 Permitted water pressure 33 Connect the inlet hose 33 Water drain 34 Leak Prevention System 35 Electrical Connection 35 Connections 37 Guarantee Conditions 38 Service Spare parts 39 ...

Page 5: ... on the rating plate For information on how to correctly install and connect up your dish washer please read the Installation section Adaptors connectors and extension cables must not be used Child Safety This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Keep all packaging away from children Keep all detergents i...

Page 6: ...Long and or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket When finished loading or unloading close the door as an open door can be a hazard Correct Use Only wash household dishes using the dishwasher If the appliance is used for other purposes or is used incorrectly the manufacturer can not accept any liability for any damage caused Only use dete...

Page 7: ...ctured from recycled paper and should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling Disposal of Old Appliances When disposing of old appliances remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed to prevent young children becoming trapped inside Use an authorised disposal site 2 Economical and Ecological Dishwashing Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted Do no...

Page 8: ...ions 8 Appliance Features and Control Panel Spray Arms Container for Salt Rating Plate Container for Rinse Aid Detergent Dispenser Filters Top Spray Nozzle Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Upper Spray Arm ...

Page 9: ...hese buttons The Indicators have the following meanings Prior to using for the first time Prior to using for the first time remove all the clips with which the dish racks are secured for transport Then perform the following steps 0 1 Adjust the water softener 2 Fill with Salt for the Water Softener 3 Fill with Rinse Aid J Refill with special salt H Refill with rinse aid Display for the Individual ...

Page 10: ...e function and water softener buttons simultaneously and keep them pressed 3 In addition press the ON OFF switch M The LED indicators for the function and water softener buttons flash 4 Press the softener button again The water softener button indicator starts to flash The number of flashes corresponds to the hardness setting Excep tion hardness setting 0 is indicated by 10 flashes The sequence of...

Page 11: ...rdness in your area is less than 4 d you do not need to use dishwasher salt The SALT indicator J on the control panel will remain illuminated 0 1 Open the door remove the lower rack 2 Undo the lid on the salt container by turning it anticlockwise 3 When using for the first time fill the salt container with water 4 Place the funnel supplied on the con tainer opening Fill the container with salt thr...

Page 12: ... of salt are dependent on the hardness of the local water Filling with Rinse Aid Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse ensuring thor ough rinsing spot and streak free drying 1 Only use rinse aid specifically designed for domestic dishwashers Never fill the rinse aid container with any other substance as this would dam age the appliance Fill with rinse aid Prior to using the dishwa...

Page 13: ...dose should be adjusted according to the finish and drying results obtained The dose is factory set at 4 and can adjusted from 1 to 6 Gradually increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after washing Reduce if it there are sticky whitish streaks on the dishes 0 1 Turn the lid of the container of a turn anticlockwise and remove 2 Adjust the dose setting with a tea sp...

Page 14: ...nside one another or cover each other For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery dishes are not suitable are of limited suitability Cutlery with wooden horn china or mother of pearl handles Plastic items that are not heat resistant Older cutlery with glued parts that is not temperature resistant Bonded cutlery items or dishes Pewter or copper items Lead crystal glass Steel items subject t...

Page 15: ...tems of cutlery are completely washed you should 1 Place the grid insert on the cutlery rack 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 1 To ensure that the cutlery rack can not ...

Page 16: ... Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack 3 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 0 1 Slightly lift the right plate insert 2 Fold the plate insert to the left ...

Page 17: ...tems of crockery on the folding cups racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall items Lay or hang wine champagne and brandy glasses in the cut outs on the cup racks Glasses beakers etc can also be placed on the two rows of prongs on the left of the upper rack ...

Page 18: ...upper rack to the stop 2 Lift the upper rack at the rear right and lower Raising the Upper Rack 0 1 Pull out the upper rack to the stop 2 Raise the upper rack at the rear right pull slightly forward and allow to lock into place in the upper position Maximum Height of the Dishes in the Upper Rack Lower Rack With Raised Upper Rack 22 cm 31 cm With Lowered Upper Rack 24 cm 29 cm ...

Page 19: ...ergent packaging The detergent dispenser is on the inside of the door 0 1 If the lid is closed Press the latching lever 1 forwards The lid springs open 2 Fill the detergent dispenser with detergent The markings are an aid to correct dosing MIN corresponds to approx 30 ml detergent MAX corresponds to approx 40 ml detergent 3 Close the lid press it down until the latch engages 3 In the case of heavi...

Page 20: ...properties of the enzymes in the concentrated detergent It is for this reason that BIO wash programmes can achieve the same results at 50 C that can otherwise only be achieved using 65 C programmes During BIO programmes the water is briefly heated to more than 50 C so that the active oxygen becomes effective 3 Detergent tablets from different manufacturers dissolve at different rates For this reas...

Page 21: ...es In Addition with non tem perature resist ant dishes with delicate glasses Type of Soiling heavily soiled dried on left overs partic ularly egg white and thickeners normally soiled dried left overs normally soiled lightly soiled Used dishes that are being collected in the dishwasher for washing later particularly suited to the use of concentrated detergents Suitable Programme INTENSIVE 70 NORMAL...

Page 22: ...he programme progress display flash after the start of the programme please read the What to do if sec tion Changing Interrupting Cancelling the Wash Programme 3 Only change or interrupt a wash programme in progress if it is abso lutely necessary to do so Changing the wash programme 3 If you want to change the wash programme within 6 seconds of mak ing a programme selection briefly press the butto...

Page 23: ...programme flashes for a few seconds and then extinguishes 2 Release the programme button the wash programme is cancelled 3 A selected programme is only interrupted by switching off the dish washer it is not cancelled The wash programme is continued when the dishwasher is switched on again Load Sensing Sensor Logic If a wash programme is started even though there are only a few dishes in the upper ...

Page 24: ...uicker 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 First empty the lower rack and then the upper rack This will avoid any water that may be remaining in the upper rack dripping onto the dishes in the lower rack and leaving ...

Page 25: ...ine filter 1 by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter 2 5 Clean all filters thoroughly under running water 6 Remove the flat filter 3 from the base of the washing compartment and clean both faces thoroughly 7 Put the flat filter back in the base of the washing compartment 8 Place the coarse fine filter in the microfilter and press together 9 Put the filter combination in place a...

Page 26: ...AEG Service Force If indicators for other programme steps on the programme progress display are flashing please contact AEG Service Force and state the fault indicated Symptom Possible Cause Solution Lon the programme progress display is flashing no water is running into the dishwasher Tap is closed Open tap The filter where present in the threaded hose fitting is blocked Clean the filter in the t...

Page 27: ...mptom Possible Cause Solution The programme does not start The door of the dishwasher is not closed properly Shut the door Mains plug is not plugged in Insert mains plug House fuse is defective Replace fuse A start delay is selected If the dishes are to be washed immediately set the start delay to 0 hours Rust spots are visible in the washing compart ment The washing compartment is made from rust ...

Page 28: ...9 336 EWG dated 03 05 1989 including Directive Amendment 92 31 EWG EMC Directive Capacity 12 place settings including serving dishes Permitted Water Pressure 1 10 bar 10 100 N cm2 0 1 1 0 MPa Electrical Connection Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner edge of the dishwasher door on the right Dishwasher Free Standing Appliances Dimensions 850 x 600 x 600...

Page 29: ...rack with cutlery basket Cutlery rack Test Standard EN 5O 242 Comparative Programme Normal BIO 50 C for full and half load Full Load 12 place settings incl serving dishes Detergent Dosing 30g Type B in the detergent container Half Load 6 place settings incl serving dishes For half load every second stacking position is left empty Detergent Dosing 20g Type B in the detergent container Rinse Aid Set...

Page 30: ... the design of the threaded feet use either an open end spanner or a screwdriver For built in integrated and fully integrated dishwashers the rear feet should be adjusted from the front of the appliance using a screwdriver The drain hose inlet hose and mains cable must be laid such that they are free to move in the rear of the plinth recess so that they cannot be kinked or crushed The dishwasher m...

Page 31: ...t be used You can obtain this with the E No 911 239 008 Built In Dishwasher see enclosed installation instructions Free Standing Appliances 1 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 ...

Page 32: ...m the elbows on the back side Slide the work surface approx 1cm to the rear 3 lift at the front 4 and remove Press the work surface retaining brackets at the position shown in the diagram 4 and remove the bracket at an angle to the rear 5 1 If the dishwasher is later used as a free standing appliance the original work surface must be re mounted 3 The plinth on free standing appliances is not adjus...

Page 33: ...he threaded hose fitting DIN 259 on the water inlet hose to a tap with an external thread inch Handtighten the threaded hose fitting only 3 In order that access to the tap in the kitchen is not limited by the use of the dishwasher we recommend the installation of an additional tap or the fitting a two way adapter to the existing tap If you need a longer water inlet hose contact your local AEG Serv...

Page 34: ... 3 metres horizontally the maxi mum permitted height for the con nection for the drain hose is then 85 cm Sink outlet connection The outlet of the drain hose ø 19 mm fits all commonly available sink outlet spigot types The outer diameter of the spigot connection must be at least 15 mm The drain hose must be fixed to the sink outlet connection using the hose clamp supplied Discharging into a standp...

Page 35: ...ied out by a qualified electrician or competent person 1 WARNING This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer declines any responsibility should these safety measures not be observed Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate To isolate the dishwasher from the mains remove the mains plug Important The plug must still ...

Page 36: ...ed to the terminal N or col oured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath 1 WARNING A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a seri ous safety shock hazard Ensure that if it is necessary to cut off the plug it is dispo...

Page 37: ...ed 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 Two 45 or Straight Connections Outer ø 19 mm Length 30 mm Double tap Water drain Water inlet Water drain Water inlet Mains cable Mains cable Mains socket ...

Page 38: ... labour and materials 5 Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appli ance Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG 6 The purchaser s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qu...

Page 39: ...nd on the rating plate The rating plate is on the inner edge of the door on the right 5 Date of purchase Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in guarantee service call In guarantee customers should ensure that the chapter headed What to do if has been read as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown Customer Care...

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