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- User Manual - (English)
- Specifications Sheet - (English)
- Dimension Guide - (English)
- Front panel
- Before washing for the first time
- Loading the dishwasher
- Using the dishwasher
- Settings
- Care and cleaning
- Troubleshooting
Table of contents
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS for Dishwasher
Front panel
Open the door and press the main power switch.
"Welcome to your new ASKO. This is a first time set up." is shown on the display the first time the dishwasher is switched on. It is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results. See page 4.
Before washing for the first time
1. Checking water hardness
Contact the local water utility to check the water hardness in your area. This is important with regard to how much detergent and rinse aid to use.
2. Basic settings
Open the door and press the main power switch.
"Welcome to your new ASKO. This is a first time set up." is shown on the display. It is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results.
Settings
1. Language
Select the language to be shown on the display.
2. Rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/5
By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also achieve a better dishwashing result with glassware and dishes. Select rinse aid dosage. The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 (Off) and 5 (High dosage).
Pre-selected at factory: 5
Top up rinse aid
1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max.
3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
For water with a hardness greater than 10–12 °dH, you ought to use rinse aid with citric acid (known as acid rinse aid).
To change the chosen setting, see the chapter Settings.
Loading the dishwasher
Greener dishwashing
Do not rinse under running water
Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
Choose a green detergent
Read the environmental declaration on the packaging!
Run programs only with a full load
Wait to run a program until the dishwasher is full. This way you save energy. Use the Rinse and hold program to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odours while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Run programs at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a program with a low temperature.
Select ECO wash
Use when you want to save water and energy. For normally soiled load, such as plates, serving dishes, cups, glasses and so on.
This dishwashing program is designed for an effective wash using as little energy and water as possible. The program washes at a low temperature for a long time.
Select Green mode
The dishwasher has different program modes. To save energy and water, use Green mode. (Available with: Heavy wash, Sanitation wash)
Open the door a little once the program has finished
Better drying results are achieved if you open the door a little once the program has ended. (If the dishwasher is built-in, the surrounding cabinets must be resistant to any condensation from the dishwasher.)
Connect to cold water
Connect the dishwasher to the cold water supply if the building is heated using oil, electricity or gas.
Connection to hot water supply
Connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply (max. 70 °C) if the building is heated using an energy-efficient means such as district heating, solar power or geothermal power. Choosing a hot water connection cuts dishwashing times and reduces the dishwasher's energy consumption.
NOTE!
Do not exceed the permitted water supply temperature. Certain materials used in some cookware cannot withstand high heat.
Fragile dishes
Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand strong heat, others can be damaged by dishwashing detergent.
Exercise caution with, for example, handmade items, fragile decoration, crystal/glassware, silver, copper, tin, aluminium, wood and plastic. Look for the "Dishwasher safe" marking.
Fragile decoration
Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel rough) should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Crystal/Glass
Wash fragile items made of crystal/glass, such as crystal glass from Orrefors, using the gentle dishwashing program Crystal glass. Remember to use only a small amount of detergent and to place items so that they do not touch each other during the wash.
By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also achieve a better dishwashing result with glassware and dishes.
Hand-painted glassware, as well as antique and very fragile items, should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Silver
Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact, as the silver can become discoloured.
Aluminium
Aluminium can lose its shine if washed in a dishwasher. However, good quality aluminium pans can be washed in a dishwasher, even if some of the shine will be lost.
Cutlery with glued handles
Some types of glue are not dishwasher safe. In such cases, the handles may loosen.
Points to consider
• All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards!
• Dishes should not be placed in or on each other.
• Angle dishes with hollows, such as cups, so that the rinse water will run off. This is also important for plastic items.
• Make sure small items cannot fall through the dishwasher basket; place them in the top cutlery tray.
NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with a top cutlery tray, an upper basket and a lower basket with a cutlery basket.
The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the dishwasher setup.
Top cutlery tray
The top cutlery tray has space for cutlery, ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items.
Raising the top cutlery tray
1. Pull out the top cutlery tray.
2. Pull the two locking handles on either side forward to raise the top cutlery tray.
Lowering the top cutlery tray
1. Pull out the top cutlery tray.
2.Slide the two locking handles on either side downwards and backwards to lower the top cutlery tray.
Upper basket
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and saucers in the upper basket. All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards! Wine glasses are placed on the wine glass shelf and knives are placed in the knife stand on the right.
Lower basket
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
Place pots or pans in the right-hand rear part of the lower basket for the best cleaning performance from the rear spray nozzle (WideSpray™), which is intended for these types of dishes.
Foldable tines
Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots and pans. Release the foldable tines by pressing the catch inwards before adjusting their position.
Washing large plates
Move the foldable tines and their mounts to widen the distance between the tine rows to adapt the lower basket to plates with a diameter greater than 25 cm.
Accessory
Buy a wine glass shelf with space for six tall 1) wine glasses. The wine glass shelf is designed to ensure optimal washing and drying results with tall wine glasses. The wine glass shelf is placed in the rear section of the lower basket. This accessory is available where you bought the dishwasher.
Cutlery basket
Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for knives, and spread them out as much as possible. Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other.
The cutlery basket is best placed in the middle at the front of the lower basket to achieve the best dishwashing performance from the unique spray nozzle (Power Zone Cutlery™), which is intended for the cutlery basket.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other baskets.
Fold-down section for small items
The cutlery basket has a fold-down section in the middle for small items, or small shafts, such as electric whisk attachments.
Cutlery basket with lid
The cutlery basket lid can be removed and used, for example, as an extra cutlery basket in the upper basket (see below).
Accessory
Buy an extra cutlery basket. The extra cutlery basket is flexible and can be dismantled and attached to the lower basket or the large cutlery basket to make an extra large cutlery basket. This accessory is available where you purchased your dishwasher.
Using the dishwasher
Add detergent
1. Prewash detergent compartment
2. Main wash detergent compartment
Detergent is added according to water hardness.
Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging.
Too much detergent can result in less effective dishwashing and also entails greater environmental impact.
The detergent compartment must be dry when adding detergent. There is one compartment for the prewash and one for the main wash. If powder or liquid dishwasher detergent is used, add a small amount of the detergent to the prewash compartment. Contact the detergent manufacturer if you have questions about the detergent.
NOTE!
Use only dishwasher detergent! Washing up liquid must not be used as the foam that forms prevents the dishwasher from operating effectively.
Dishwasher tablets
Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser lid. There is a risk that the detergent will not be released properly if the lid is tight and will not open correctly.
NOTE!
Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short programs (less than 75 minutes). Use powder or liquid dishwasher detergent instead.
All-in-one detergent
There are many types of all-in-one detergents on the market. Read the directions for these products carefully.
NOTE!
Optimum washing and drying results are achieved by using normal dishwasher detergent together with separately dispensed rinse aid.
The main power switch
Open the door and press the main power switch. Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off.
Select a program
To select a program, press the Navigation button 
or 
until the desired program is shown on the display.
Select a programme to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are.
ECO wash
Use when you want to save water and energy. For normally soiled load, such as plates, serving dishes, cups, glasses and so on.
You can read more about greener dishwashing in the chapter Loading the dishwasher.
Heavy wash
Use to wash normally soiled load, such as plates, serving dishes, cups, glasses and so on.
Auto wash
The dishwasher can measure how dirty the dishes are and adjust water consumption and temperature accordingly. When newly installed, the program needs to be run five times before it is fully adapted and can provide the best results.
Sanitation wash
Program for very dirty dishes, such as pans, casserole dishes and oven dishes. If these dishes do not completely fill the dishwasher, you can add plates and the like.
Time program
The program adapts to the specified running time or finish time. With this program it is important to choose a time suited to how dirty the dishes are.
0:15-0:45 Slightly dirty dishes
1:00-1:30 Normally dirty dishes
2:00-2:30 Very dirty dishes
Press the
option button to set the desired program time.
Rinse and hold
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Plastic wash
A program intended for washing plastic items that are dishwasher safe. This program has an extra long drying cycle. Porcelain and glasses can also be washed.
Hygiene wash
This program is designed to meet strict hygiene demands.
Crystal glass
A gentle dishwashing program with a low temperature for washing fragile items made of crystal/glass, such as crystal glass from Orrefors. Remember to use only a small amount of detergent and to place items so that they do not touch each other during the wash. See also Fragile dishes in the chapter Loading the dishwasher. Porcelain that has just been used without dried-on leftovers can also be washed using this program.
Quick Pro wash
Shorten the dishwashing program by preheating the water. This program is not intended for dried-on leftovers. Remember to scrape off larger food particles before loading the dishwasher.
Step 1: To prepare the program, press Start/Stop until the display shows "Preheating". Close the door. (The spray arms rotate while the water is being preheated.) Wait until the status light turns green and the display shows "Preheating ready", which indicates that the dishwasher is ready to start (within 180 minutes).
You can load the dishes while the water is being preheated.
Step 2: To start the program, press Start/Stop until the display shows "Program started, close door". Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start.
Self-cleaning
Self-cleaning programme for hygienic cleaning of the dishwasher tub, spray arms and spray pipes.
This program should be run (with no dishes in the machine) using normal dishwasher detergent or citric acid. Special dishwasher cleaners are also available on the market. For the removal of lime scale deposits, see The dishwasher tub in Chapter Care and cleaning.
Upper half wash
You can use this program if you only have cups and glasses that need washing in the upper basket. Slightly dirty dishes can also be placed in the lower basket.
Lower half wash
You can use this program when you only want to wash plates and cutlery in the lower basket. Slightly dirty dishes can also be placed in the upper basket.
Select a program mode
To select a program mode, press the program mode selector until the desired mode is shown on the display. The available program modes vary between programs.
Green mode
The dishwasher uses less energy and water. The program time is extended.
Speed mode
The program time is shortened, but the dishwasher uses more energy.
Night mode
Lower noise level during the dishwashing program. The program time is extended.
Intensive mode
Improves the dishwashing results, but the dishwasher uses more energy and water. The program time is extended.
Select an Option
To select an option, press the option button until the desired option is shown on the display. The available options vary between programs.
Extra Dry
A higher temperature in the final rinse and a longer drying cycle improve the drying results if you activate this option. Energy consumption is slightly increased.
Delayed Start
When you select Delayed Start, the dishwasher will start in 1-24 hours after you have pressed the button Start/Stop and closed the door.
1. Press the button once to activate Delayed Start. Press the button several times – or hold it in – to set the desired number of hours.
2. Press Start/Stop and close the door. The timer counts down and the dishwasher starts after the selected delay.
If you want to cancel the Delayed Start option, open the door then press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds.
Starting the dishwasher
Press Start/Stop until the display shows "Program started, close door". This indicates that the dishwasher is ready to start. Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start.
If the dishwasher is not started or the door is not closed within 2 minutes of the last button press, the machine switches off.
Time remaining
Once you have chosen a program, a program mode and options, the time the program took when last used is displayed.
Status light™
Program chart
Settings
Open the dishwasher's Settings menu
To open the dishwasher's Settings menu, press the Navigation button or until Settings menu is shown on the display and confirm your selection using the mode selector
To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection using the mode selector
Care and cleaning
Top up rinse aid
When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display.
1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max.
3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out.
NOTE!
For water with a hardness greater than 10–12 °dH, you ought to use rinse aid with citric acid (known as acid rinse aid).
Coarse filter
The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter when necessary.
1. Lift the coarse filter by the handle.
2. Empty the coarse filter. Remember to refit it!
Fine filter
Debris that collects on the fine filter is automatically rinsed away during each wash. Clean the fine filter when necessary.
1. Turn the handle anticlockwise.
2. Lift the filter straight up using the handle. Free the coarse filter to clean the fine filter.
3. Refit in reverse order. Check that the refitting the fine filter.
4. Lock the filter in place by turning the handle clockwise to the stop position. The handle should point straight out from the dishwasher.
NOTE!
Dishwashing results may be affected if the filters are incorrectly fitted. Note that the dishwasher must not be used without the filters in place.
NOTE!
Check that the coloured stop on the right in the bottom drain is in place.
Spray arms
Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. Remove any debris using a pin or something similar. The spray arms also have holes on their undersides.
To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the spray arms. Remember to fit them firmly back into place after cleaning.
Top spray arm
• The upper basket must be removed before the top spray arm can be released. See section Upper spray arm.
• Pull out the top cutlery tray. Press the top spray arm up and unscrew the spray arm bearings counter-clockwise to remove the spray arm.
Upper spray arm
• The upper basket must be removed before the upper spray arm can be released. Pull out the upper basket and turn the basket catch on each runner outwards (see illustration). The basket can now be removed.
• Pull the upper spray arm straight up to release it.
Lower spray arm
• Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it.
The door and the door seal
Regularly clean the sides of the door and the door seal. Use a slightly damp cloth (with a little cleaner if necessary).
Front panel
Keep the buttons clean and free from grease. Wipe them clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Never use cleaners – they can scratch the surface. Use the main power switch to turn off the dishwasher before cleaning the buttons to avoid activating any buttons unintentionally.
The dishwasher tub
The dishwasher tub is made of stainless steel and is kept clean through normal use.
Limescale deposits
If you have hard water, limescale deposits may build up in the dishwasher. If this happens, run the Self-cleaning program with two tablespoons of citric acid in the detergent compartment (with no dishes in the machine). Special dishwasher cleaners are also available on the market.
Unblocking the drainage pump
If the dishwasher still contains water after the programme has finished, something may be blocking the drainage pump. Such items are easily removed.
1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch and unplug it from the wall socket.
2. Remove the coarse filter and the fine filter.
3. Scoop out the water from the dishwasher tub.
4. In order to inspect the drainage pump, remove the coloured stop on the right in the bottom drain.
5. Turn the pump wheel located behind the drainage pump stop by hand. Carefully remove any items.
6. Refit the drainage pump stop along with the fine and coarse filters. 7 Plug the machine in again.
If the dishwasher still does not start and a whirring sound is heard, the overflow protection has been activated.
• Shut off the water.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket.
• Call the service department.
NOTE!
Do not forget to refit the drainage pump stop.
Unblocking the inlet hose filter
If the water supply contains small particles, the outer filter on the inlet hose may become blocked, which results in Water inlet fault.
1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch and unplug it from the wall socket.
2. Turn off the water tap.
3. Unscrew the inlet hose.
4. Carefully remove the outer filter from the inlet hose and clean it.
5. Refit the filter and check that the gasket is correctly positioned.
6. Screw the inlet hose firmly into place.
7. Plug the machine into the wall socket and turn on the water tap. Allow the pressure to settle for a while and check that the connection is watertight.
Troubleshooting
| Type of fault on the display | Action | |
| F10 | Overfilling water 1 | Clear the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call the service department. |
| F11 | Water outlet fault | See “Water remains in the dishwasher” in the table “Problem” below. If the problem persists, call the service department. |
| F12 | Water inlet fault |
Check whether dishwasher inlet hose is connected to a pressure limiting valve (some pressure limiting valves may restrict the supply of water to the dishwasher). Check that the water tap is on. Check that the outer filter on the inlet hose is not blocked. See Unblocking the inlet hose filter in the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call for service. |
| F40 | Inlet valve leakage | Turn off the water tap and call the service department. |
| F52 | Water level fault | Call the service department. |
| F54 | Overfilling water 2 | Turn off the water tap and call the service department. |
| F56 | Circ. pump fault | Call the service department. |
Press any button to clear the error message.
| Problem | Possible causes | Action |
| The buttons do not react when pressed. | You have pressed the buttons too soon after opening the door. | Wait a moment then try again. |
| Child lock (button lock) activated. | See the chapter Settings. | |
| The door is closed. | Open the door. The buttons only react to use when the door is open. | |
| The buttons are dirty. | Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. | |
| Cannot close door. | The baskets are not correctly positioned. | Check that the baskets are correctly positioned horizontally. |
| Check that the dishes are not blocking the baskets from sliding properly into place. | ||
| The dishwasher does not start. | The Start/Stop start button has not been pressed for long enough. | Press and hold Start/Stop until the display shows "Program started, close door". |
| The door is not properly closed. | Check. | |
| You have opened the dishwasher to add more dishes while a program is in progress. | Close the door and wait. After a while, the dishwasher continues the program. | |
| A fuse/circuit breaker has been tripped. | Check. | |
| The plug is not plugged into the wall socket. | Check. | |
| The water tap is turned off. | Check. | |
| Overflow/leaks | Check. | |
| A whirring sound (the drainage pump) is heard from the dishwasher and does not stop when the main power switch is turned off. | Turn off the water tap. Pull out the plug and call the service department. | |
| Check that the Delayed Start option has not been selected. | Press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds if you want to cancel the Delayed Start option. | |
| The dishes are not clean. | The spray arms do not rotate. | Check that the dishes are not blocking the spray arms. |
| Spray arm holes or bearings blocked. | Clean the spray arms. See Chapter Care and cleaning. | |
| Unsuitable dishwashing program. | Choose a longer programme. | |
| Incorrect detergent dosage. | Dose according to water hardness. Far too much or far too little detergent results in poorer dishwashing results. | |
| Old detergent. Detergent is a perishable product. | Avoid large packages. | |
| Dishes loaded incorrectly. | Do not cover porcelain with large bowls or the like. Avoid placing very tall glasses in the corners of the baskets. | |
| Glasses and cups have toppled over during the program. | Place dishes to sit steady. | |
| The filters are not fitted correctly. | Check that the filter handle is locked in the stop position. The handle should point towards the back of the dishwasher. | |
| Drainage pump stop missing. | Check that the coloured stop on the right in the bottom drain is in place. See the chapter Care and cleaning. | |
| Spots on stainless steel or silver. | Some foodstuffs, such as mustard, mayonnaise, lemon, vinegar, salt and dressings, can mark stainless steel if left for too long. | Rinse off these types of foodstuffs if not starting the dishwasher immediately. Use the Rinse and hold program. |
| All stainless steel can cause spots on silver if they come into contact during dishwashing. Aluminium can also cause spots on dishes. | In order to avoid marks and tarnishing, separate dishes made from different metals, such as silver, stainless steel and aluminium. | |
| Spots or films on the dishes. | Incorrect rinse aid dosage setting. | See the chapter Settings. |
| Too high temperature and/or too much detergent can cause etching on crystal. Unfortunately, this cannot be repaired, only prevented. | Wash crystal at a low temperature and with a conservative amount of detergent. Contact the detergent manufacturer. | |
| The dishes have a sticky white/blue film. | Rinse aid dosage setting too high. | Reduce the dosage. See the chapter Settings. If you have very soft water, you may want to dilute the rinse aid 50:50 with water. |
| Spots left after washing. | Lipstick and tea can be difficult to wash off. | Use a detergent with a bleaching agent. |
| Detergent residue in the detergent compartment after dishwashing. | The detergent compartment was damp when adding detergent. | The detergent compartment must be dry when adding detergent. |
| The detergent compartment is blocked. | Check that the dishes are not preventing the detergent compartment from opening. | |
| Rattling sound when dishwashing. | The dishes are not correctly placed or the spray arms are not rotating. | Check that the dishes are placed securely. Spin the spray arms to make sure they can rotate. |
| Water remains in the dishwasher. | The filters are blocked. | Clean the coarse and fine filters. |
| The filters are not fitted correctly. | Check that the filter handle is locked in the stop position. The handle should point towards the back of the dishwasher. | |
| Debris in the drainage pump. | Clean the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. | |
| Drainage pump stop missing. | Check that the coloured stop on the right in the bottom drain is in place. See the chapter Care and cleaning. | |
| Kink in drainage hose. | Check that the hose is free from kinks and sharp bends. | |
| Blocked drainage hose. | Disconnect the drainage hose where it connects to the sink unit's water trap. Check that no debris has fastened and that the connection has an inner diameter of at least 14 mm. | |
| Bad odour in dishwasher. | Dirt around the seals and in corners. | Clean with washing-up brush and low foaming cleaner. |
| Low temperature programs have been selected for a prolonged period. | Run a program with a higher temperature once or twice a month. Or run a self-cleaning program. See Self-cleaning in Chapter Using the dishwasher. | |
| The dishes are not dry enough. | Depending on the load, the programme's drying cycle may be insufficient. | Activate the Extra Dry option. |
| The dishwasher is not fully loaded. | Fully load the dishwasher. | |
| Rinse aid needs topping up or dosage is set too low. | Top up with rinse aid or increase the rinse aid dosage level. See the chapter Settings. | |
| Open the door a little once the program has finished. |
See other models: DBI243IBS T411HSW DBI253IBW DFI675XXL DOD651PHXXLS
