Manual for KDW12SL3A

Manual for KDW12SL3A

Brand: KENWOOD

Category: Dishwasher

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:34 p.m.

Before Operating

To Open the Door: Pull the door handle.

To Close the Door: After loading, push baskets fully in, lift the door upwards until it clicks. Do not slam.

Items Not Suitable: Towels, sponges, crystal glasses, valuable vases, silver, certain plastics, cast iron, copper, brass, tin and aluminium items, cracked/chipped china.

Adding Detergent or Detergent Tablet

  1. Push the lid button and open flap.
  2. Fill dispenser with powder or tablet.
  3. Close lid firmly.

Adding Rinse Aid

  1. Turn cap to open.
  2. Lift cap up.
  3. Pour rinse aid until indicator turns black.
  4. Close cap.

Adding Salt

  1. Remove lower basket, unscrew cap.
  2. Fill reservoir with water (first use).
  3. Place funnel over reservoir.
  4. Pour in salt.
  5. Clean excess salt, screw cap firmly.
  6. Run rapid wash cycle immediately.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Codes Possible Causes Remedy
E1 Water tap is not turned on. Turn on the water tap.
Low water pressure (<0.04MPa) Turn on the water tap and ensure it is in full position.
Flow meter is broken. Disconnect from the mains. Disconnect the water inlet. Call a qualified technician.
The wire terminals which connect the flow meter are loose.
E3, E6, E7 The temperature sensor is broken.
Heater element is broken.
The wire terminal connected to the heater is loose. Disconnect from the mains. Disconnect the water inlet. Call a qualified technician.
The wire terminal connected to the temperature sensor is broken.
The wire terminal connected to the temperature sensor is short circuited or open circuited. Disconnect from the mains. Disconnect the water inlet. Call a qualified technician.
E4 The tank is leaking.
The hose is leaking.
The float switch is broken or PCB is faulty. Disconnect from the mains. Disconnect the water inlet. Call a qualified technician.
Technical problems
The dishwasher does not start. The door is not properly closed. Close the door firmly.
The unit is not connected to the mains. Insert the plug to the mains.
The unit is not switched on. Press the "on" button and select a programme.
The drain pump is not working properly. Fault code E4 - The anti-flooding system has operated.
  • Disconnect from the mains.
  • Disconnect the water inlet.
  • Call a qualified technician.
General problems
Detergent residue is left in the dispenser at the end of the programme. The detergent dispenser was still damp when detergent was added. Make sure the dispenser is dry before adding detergent.
The detergent dispenser lid cannot be closed properly. Clogged detergent residue is blocking the catch. Clean the catch.
Knocking noise in the wash cabinet. A spray arm is knocking against an item in a basket. Interrupt the programme, and rearrange the items which are obstructing the spray arm. See the section "loading the dishwasher".
Smearing appears on glassware and cutlery. The rinse aid dosage is set too high. Adjust the dial of the rinse aid dispenser to a lower setting.
Dishes, cutlery and glasses are not dry. The amount of rinse aid may be insufficient, or the rinse aid reservoir is almost empty. Replenish the reservoir, adjust the rinse aid dispenser dial to a higher setting or change the brand of rinse aid.
Crockery was taken out of the dishwasher too soon. Leave the crockery in the dishwasher until you hear the audible sound.
Not enough rinse aid was used. Replenish the reservoir, adjust the rinse aid dispenser dial to a higher setting or change the brand of rinse aid.
White residue is visible on cutlery and crockery, clouding occurs on glassware; film can be wiped off. There is not enough salt in the salt reservoir. Fill the salt reservoir.
The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on correctly. Ensure that it is screwed back on correctly.
Unsuitable detergent has been used. Change your detergent. Use a dishwasher standard powder detergent.
Glassware is dull and discoloured; film cannot be wiped off. The salt consumption setting is too low. Select a higher salt consumption setting.
The glassware is not dishwasher proof. The surfaces are affected. Wash the non-dishwasher proof glassware by hand.
Tea or lipstick stains have not been completely removed. The wash temperature of the selected programme was too low. Select a programme with a higher wash temperature.
The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low. Change your detergent.
Forgot to pre-rinse or remove the stains with a napkin prior to washing. Pre-rinse or remove the stains with a napkin prior to washing.
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