Manual for KDW60S12

Manual for KDW60S12

Brand: KENWOOD

Category: Dishwasher

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:20 p.m.

Warranty Information

DSG Retail Limited is responsible for after sales service for this product.

Basic Operation:

  • Turning On/Off: Press the ON/OFF button. The LED indicates when the unit is on.
  • Starting a Wash: Press the start button.
  • Pausing a Wash: Press the pause button. The pause indicator light illuminates.
  • Half Load: Press the 1/2 load button to save water and electricity for smaller loads.
  • Delay Start: Press the AV delay start button to preset the wash timer up to 24 hours in 1-hour intervals.
  • Changing Programme: Press pause, then hold P programme for 3 seconds to cancel, then select new programme and press start.
  • Unloading: Allow dishes to cool before unloading. Unload lower basket first, then cutlery, then upper basket.
  • Switching Off: Use the ON/OFF button to save energy. Disconnect from mains if not in use for a long period.

Troubleshooting and error codes

problem possible causes remedy
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 an 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; water 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.
The salt consumption setting is too low. Select a higher salt consumption setting.
Glassware is dull and discoloured; water film cannot be wiped off. The glassware is not dishwasher proof. The surfaces are affected. Wash the non-dishwasher proof glassware by hand.
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.
Tea or lipstick stains have not been completely removed. 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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