Manual for KDW45X10

Manual for KDW45X10

Brand: KENWOOD

Category: Dishwasher

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:29 p.m.

Starting a Wash Cycle:

  1. Ensure the unit is connected to the mains power and water supply is on.
  2. Open the door, load dishes (lower basket first, then upper), and push baskets back.
  3. Add detergent or tablet to the dispenser and close firmly.
  4. Select a wash cycle program based on loading and soil requirements.
  5. Press the ON/OFF button.
  6. The selected program indicator light will illuminate.
  7. Close the dishwasher door (a click sound indicates correct closure). Do not slam.
  8. The washing cycle will begin shortly.

Changing a Programme:

  1. Open the door slightly to check if detergent has been dispensed. If yes, let the cycle finish.
  2. If the dispenser lid is closed, press ON/OFF to turn off, then on again.
  3. Select your preferred program using the program button.
  4. Close the door and the cycle will begin.

Switching Off:

  1. Press the ON/OFF button.
  2. Disconnect from mains if not in use for a long period.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Codes Possible Causes Remedy
E1 Water tap is not turned on.
Low water pressure (<0.04MPa)		 Turn on the water tap.
Turn on the water tap and ensure it is in full position.
E4 Flow meter is broken.
The wire terminals which connect the flow meter are loose.
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.
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.
Connect 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.
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.
Not enough rinse aid was used.
Crockery was taken out of the dishwasher too soon.		 Replenish the reservoir, adjust the rinse aid dispenser dial to a higher setting or change the brand of rinse aid.
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 an audible sound.
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 is screwed back on correctly.
Change your detergent. Use a dishwasher standard powder detergent.
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.
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 a napkin prior to washing.		 Select a programme with a higher wash temperature.
Change your detergent.
Pre-rinse or remove the stains with a napkin prior to washing.
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