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KDW 3
Dishwasher
User Instructions
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Dear customer, Please read these user instructions carefully. Please observe the safety instructions on the first few pages of these user instructions! Please keep these user instructions for later reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. The warning triangle and/or specific words (Warning!, Caution!, 1 Important!) are used to highlight instructions that are important for your safety or for the function of the appliance. It is imperative that these instructions are
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Contents CONTENTS Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Economical and Ecological Dishwashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Appliance Features and Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Installation and Connection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Installing the Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Dishwashers That Can Be Integrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Built-In Dishwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Free-Standing Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Co
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Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Safety Instructions The safety aspects of AEG electrical appliances comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Neverthe- less, as a manufacturer we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information: Installation, Connection and Placing into Operation The dishwasher may only be transported upright. Check the dishwasher for transport damage. Do not in any circum- stances connect
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Operating Instructions Never place the dishwasher in operation if the mains cable, water inlet or drain hose is damaged; or the control panel, work top or plinth area is damaged such that the inside of the appliance is freely accessible. If the mains lead is damaged, or is to be replaced for a longer lead, the cable (obtainable from AEG Service Force) must be replaced by a service engineer authorised by AEG. Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable, always pull the plug.
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Operating Instructions In the event of a fault, first close the tap, then switch off the appli- ance and unplug it from the mains. If the appliance is permanently wired to the mains: remove the fuse. 2 Disposal Disposing of the Packaging Material Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly. All the packag- ing materials used are harmless to the environment and can be recy- cled. Plastic parts are marked with standard international abbreviations: – >PE< for polyethylene, e.g.
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Operating Instructions Appliance Features and Control Panel Top Spray Nozzle Rubber Seal for Connecting the Water Feed to the Upper Spray Arm Spray Arms Container for Salt Container for Rinse Aid Detergent Dispenser Rating Filters Plate 8
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Operating Instructions Control panel Function Softener Button Button Door Handle Indicators Control Field Display for the Individual Wash Programme Steps The Control Field comprises the ON/OFF switch M and the programme buttons with LED indicators. Softener and Function Button: in addition to the wash program marked, it is also possible to adjust the dishwasher's water softener using the combination of these buttons. The Indicators have the following meanings: Refill with special salt
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Operating Instructions Adjust the Water Softener To avoid the scale deposits on the dishes and in the dishwasher, the dishes must be washed with soft, i.e. low lime content, water. The dish- washer therefore has a built-in water softener, in which tap water from a hardness of 4 °d (German degree) is softened with the aid of special salt. You water supplier will be able to inform you on the hardness and 3 hardness range of the water in your area. 0 Adjust the water softener to the setting
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Operating Instructions 5. Pressing the water softener button increases the hardness setting by 1. (Exception: hardness setting 0 follows hardness setting 9). 6. When the hardness setting is correct, press the ON/OFF switch M. The hardness setting is then saved. Filling with Salt for the Water Softener Use only salt designed for dishwashers. Never fill the salt container 1 with any another type of salt (e.g. culinary salt) or dishwasher deter- gent as this would irreparably damage the water s
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Operating Instructions 7. If you are not going to wash your dishes immediately, you should run the Pre Wash programme A. This will wash away salt water that has run out of the container and any grains of salt that have been spilt. Depending on the size of the salt grains, it can take several hours for 3 the salt to dissolve in the water and the special salt indicator J to extinguish. The setting of the water softener and the consumption of salt are dependent on the hardness of the local wa
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Operating Instructions 3. Fill with rinse aid, up to the broken line (maximum); this line corresponds to a quantity of approx. 150 ml 4. Replace the lid and tighten by turn- ing clockwise. 5. If rinse aid has been spilt, wipe up with a cloth. Otherwise there will be foaming during the washing. Adjusting Rinse Aid Dosing The dose should be adjusted according to the finish and drying results 3 obtained. The dose is factory set at 4, and can adjusted from 1 to 6. Gradually in
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Operating Instructions In Daily Use Check the salt and rinse aid levels. Load cutlery and dishes into the dishwasher Fill with dishwasher detergent Select a wash programme suitable for the cutlery and dishes Start the wash programme Loading Cutlery and Dishes Sponges, household cloths and any object that can absorb water should 1 not be washed in the dishwasher. For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery/dishes are not suitable: are of limited suitability: Cutler
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Operating Instructions – To avoid damage to glasses, they must not touch – Do not lay small objects (e.g. lids) in the cutlery rack Loading Cutlery Long bladed knives stored in an 1 upright position are a potential haz- ard. Long and/or sharp items of cutlery 1 such as carving knives must be posi- tioned horizontally in the upper bas- ket. Take care when loading or unloading 1 sharp items such as knives. To ensure that all items of cutlery are completely washed, you should 1. Place th
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Operating Instructions Loading Pans, Frying Pans and Large Plates Load large and heavily soiled dishes in the lower rack. To ease the loading of large items at 3 some dishwasher-models the two rows of prongs for the right-hand plate insert can be folded down: 0 1. Slightly lift the right plate insert. 2. Fold the plate insert to the left. 16
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Operating Instructions Loading Cups, Glasses and Coffee Services Load small, delicate items and long pointed cutlery in the upper rack. Arrange items of crockery on the folding cups racks so that they are offset from each other and water can reach all items. The cup racks can be folded up out of the way for tall items. Lay or hang wine, champagne, and brandy glasses in the cut outs on the cup racks. Glasses, beakers, etc. can also be placed on the two rows of prongs on the
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Operating Instructions Adjusting the Height of the Upper Rack Maximum Height of the Dishes in the Upper Rack Lower Rack With Raised Upper Rack 22 cm 31 cm With Lowered Upper Rack 24 cm 29 cm The height of the rack can also be adjusted when the rack is loaded. 3 Lowering the Upper Rack: 0 1. Pull out the upper rack to the stop. 2. Lift the upper rack at the rear right and lower. Raising the Upper Rack: 0 1. Pull out the upper rack to the stop. 2. Raise the upper rack at the rear right, pull s
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Operating Instructions Filling with Detergent Use only dishwasher detergent. 1 Fill with Detergent: – Prior to the start of a wash programme (not for the Pre Wash pro- gramme). The detergent is released into the wash water during the programme. Please observe the manufacturer’s dosing and storage recommenda- 2 tions given on the detergent packaging. The detergent dispenser is on the inside of the door. 0 1. If the lid is closed: Press the latching lever (1) forwards. The lid springs
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Operating Instructions Bio Wash Programmes and Concentrated Detergents Based on their chemical composition, dishwasher detergents can be split into two basic types: – Conventional, alkaline detergents with caustic components – Weak alkaline concentrated detergents with natural enzymes. The use of BIO wash programmes in conjunction with concentrated 2 detergents reduces pollution and is good for your dishes; the BIO wash programmes are specially matched to the soil dissolving properties of
