Brand: KENWOOD
Category: Dishwasher
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for KID60B16/A
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 9:02 p.m.
Warranty Information
Information on warranty is not explicitly stated in the provided pages.
- Starting a Wash Cycle: Connect to power and water, load dishes, add detergent, select program, close door.
- Changing a Programme: Open door slightly, check detergent dispenser. If closed, press and hold program button for 3s to cancel, then select new program and close door.
- At the End of a Programme: Dishwasher emits an audible sound. Condensation strip prevents steam damage; leave door closed or open fully once cool.
- Switching Off: Use ON/OFF button. Disconnect from mains if not used for long periods.
- Unloading: Wait for dishes to cool. Unload lower basket first, then cutlery basket, then upper basket.
- Delay Start: Load dishes, turn on, select program, press delay button, set time in 1-hour increments, close door.
- Dual Zone: Select lower basket, upper basket, or both for partial loads to save energy.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| codes | description & possible causes | remedy |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Longer inlet time. • Faucets are not open. • Water intake is restricted. • Water pressure is too low. |
• Check and make sure the faucets are open and functioning properly. If error still occurs, call a qualified technician. |
| E4 | Overflow. • Some elements of dishwasher leaks. |
• Call a qualified technician. |
| E8 | Failure of orientation of distributary valve. • Open circuit or break of distributary valve. |
• Call a qualified technician. |
| problem | technical problems | possible causes | remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| The dishwasher does not start. | N/A | The door is not properly closed. | Close the door firmly. |
| N/A | The unit is not connected to the mains socket. | Connect the mains plug to the mains socket. | |
| N/A | The unit is not switched on. | Press the ON/OFF button and select a programme. | |
| The drain pump is not working properly. | N/A | The anti-flooding system has operated. | • Disconnect from the mains socket. • Disconnect the water inlet. • Call a qualified technician. |
| 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 re-arrange 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. |
| White residue is visible on cutlery and crockery, clouding occurs on glassware; film can be wiped off. | Crockery was taken out of the dishwasher too soon. Not enough rinse aid was used. |
Leave the crockery in the dishwasher until you hear an audible sound. Replenish the reservoir, adjust the rinse aid dispenser dial to a higher setting or change the brand of rinse aid. |
| Glassware is dull and discoloured; film cannot 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. |
| Tea or lipstick stains have not been completely removed. | The glassware is not dishwasher proof. The surfaces are affected. The wash temperature of the selected programme was too low. The bleaching effect of the detergent used is too low. |
Wash the non-dishwasher proof glassware by hand. Select a programme with a higher wash temperature. Change your detergent. |
| N/A | 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. |