Manual for KDW1274W

Manual for KDW1274W

Brand: KENWOOD

Category: Dishwasher

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:13 p.m.

Warranty Information

Contact DSG Retail Limited for after-sales service and queries regarding your product.

Before Operating

  • To Open the Door: Pull the door handle. Opening the door during operation interrupts all functions.
  • To Close the Door: Push baskets fully in, lift door upwards until it clicks, do not slam.
  • Items Not Suitable: Avoid certain items like towel/sponge, cracked china, cast iron pans, and items not dishwasher safe.
  • Detergent: Use only dishwasher-specific detergents. Fill dispenser for main wash and pre-wash if needed.
  • Rinse Aid: Helps drying and prevents spots. Fill reservoir as indicated.
  • Salt: Use if water is hard to prevent deposits. Fill reservoir and adjust setting.

Loading the Dishwasher

  • Remove food residues before loading.
  • Ensure items do not overlap.
  • Load to allow water access to all surfaces.
  • Place hollow items upside down.
  • Wide based items at an angle for water runoff.
  • Do not block spray arms.
  • Ensure small items do not fall through.

Starting a Wash Cycle

  • Connect to power and water supply.
  • Load dishes.
  • Add detergent.
  • Close door firmly.
  • Press ON/OFF.
  • Select programme.
  • Cycle will begin shortly.

Changing a Programme

  • Open door slightly.
  • If dispenser opened, let cycle complete.
  • If dispenser closed, press and hold programme button for 3 seconds to cancel, then select new programme.

At the End of a Programme

  • Unit will sound, display returns to "--:--".
  • Leave door closed until ready to unload, or open fully to cool dishes.

Switching Off the Unit

  • Press the "off" button for energy saving.
  • Disconnect from mains if not in use for a long period.

Unloading the Dishwasher

  • Allow dishes to cool before unloading.
  • Unload lower basket first, then cutlery, then upper basket to prevent drips.

Delay Start

  • Load dishes, press "on", select programme, press "delay start".
  • Set delay time in 1-hour increments.
  • Close door; unit starts at assigned time.

Cleaning After Use

  • External Care: Wipe door seals and control panel with a damp cloth.
  • Internal Care: Clean filtering system regularly under running water.
  • Spray Arms: Check and clean jets if blocked.

Frost Precaution

  • Avoid temperatures below 0°C. If left in unheated place, disconnect, empty, close door, disconnect water inlet/drain.

Moving the Dishwasher

  • Disconnect from mains, water inlet/drain. Remove unit with hoses discharged. Avoid over-tilting.

Maintenance After Prolonged Period of Non-Operation

  • Disconnect from mains, water inlet/drain. Slightly open door to prevent smells. Ensure compartment is clean.

Troubleshooting

  • Refer to fault codes (E1, E3, E4, E6, E7) and technical/general problems sections for solutions.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Troubleshooting Guide - Fault Codes
Codes Possible Causes Remedy
E1 Water tap is not turned on. Low water pressure (<0.04MPa). Flow meter is broken. The wire terminals which connect the flow metre are loose. Turn on the water tap. Turn on the water tap and ensure full opening position.
E3, E6, E7 The temperature sensor is broken. Heater element is broken. The wire terminal connected to the heater is loose. 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
Problem Possible Causes Remedy
The dishwasher does not start. The door is not properly closed. The unit is not connected to the mains. The unit is not switched on. Close the door firmly. Insert the plug to the mains. 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
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. Crockery was taken out of the dishwasher too soon. 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. Leave the crockery in the dishwasher until you hear the audible sound. 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. The salt reservoir cap has not been screwed on correctly. Unsuitable detergent has been used. The salt consumption setting is too low. Fill the salt reservoir. Ensure that it screws back on correctly. Change your detergent. Use a dishwasher standard powder detergent or tablet. Select a higher salt consumption setting.
Glassware is dull and discoloured; film cannot be wiped off. The glassware is not dishwasher proof. The surfaces are affected. Wash the non-dishwasher proof glassware by hand instead.
Tea or lipstick stains have not been completely removed. The wash temperature of the selected programme was too low. The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low. Forgot to pre-rinse or remove the stains with napkin prior washing. Select a programme with a higher wash temperature. Change your detergent. Pre-rinse or remove the stains with napkin prior washing.
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