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  • Page 1 Use & Care Guide Dishwasher ASKO D5233...
  • Page 2 Dear ASKO customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from Scandinavia, which was made in Sweden. We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new machine is just as good as the outside and that the ethics and standards that went into the production of this machine are just as high as the quality and performance that you will receive from it.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Before doing your first wash Troubleshooting Safety Performance information Child safety Installation instructions Parts of the dishwasher Service & guarantee Technical information Own comments Baskets Quick Guide Control panel Dispenser Basic Course Programs Options Eco-dishwashing Fragile dishes Program description Cleaning Rinse aid Settings...

  • Page 4: Before Doing Your First Wash

    Before doing your first wash Read the directions of use Read the directions of use before starting to use your machine, especially the Safety, Child Safety and Basic Course sections. Take care with certain materials Read the section ‘Fragile dishes’ before washing china with unglazed decoration or other household goods made of plastic, wood or crystal requiring careful treatment. Check the door Check that the door of the dishwasher fits properly: open the door a little and let it go. Does it stay exactly where you released it? If not, you should check the installation instructions or consult the installer.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety General Cleaning Winter storage/Transport Only use a slightly damp cloth for cleaning • Read and keep the directions for use! around the edge of the door. Do not use a • Installation of water, drainage and electric­ spray bottle! Water can penetrate into the ity must be carried out by a qualified pro­ lock and come into contact with the elec­ fessional. trical components. • Do not use the dishwasher for any pur­ poses other than those stated in this User Packaging materials Guide. Sort at source in accordance with the re­ • Do not load the dishwasher with anything commendations of your local authority. other than dishes. • Only use dishwasher detergent! Scrapping • Place knives and other sharp objects so When the time comes for the machine to that they cannot cause injury to people or be scrapped, it should immediately be ren­ damage the dishwasher. dered unusable. Remove the plug and cut off the lead as short as possible. Never put dishes containing solvent residue in the machine due to risk of explosion. Contact your refuse collection department Neither may dishes containing ashes, wax or your local authority for information on the or lubricating grease be washed in the dish­ correct way to dispose of the machine! washer. The machine is manufactured and labelled for recycling.

  • Page 6: Child Safety

    Child Safety! Child-safe button lock Child-safe dishwashing To prevent children starting the machine, • Use the knife basket, or knife holder, for all you can activate a button lock. long/sharp items. Proceed as follows: 1. Switch off the dishwasher with the main • Always close the door and start the pro­ switch. gram immediately once dishwasher deter­ gent has been added. 2. Hold in the Temperature and Drying but­ tons for 3 seconds, and at the same time • Keep children away from the dishwasher switch on the main switch. when it is open. There might be remains of The Temperature, Drying and start symbols dishwasher detergent present! will then flash. Release the Temperature and Drying buttons. • Do not allow children to use or play with the dishwasher. Always take particular 4. Press the Program selection button. Once care when the door is open. the symbol for Auto lights up, the button lock has been activated. Protect your children! 5. Press the Start/Stop button to store the - Dishwasher detergent is corrosive! setting.

  • Page 7: Parts Of The Dishwasher

    Parts of the dishwasher* 1. Knife basket 2. Upper basket 3. Spray arms 4. Cutlery basket 5. Lower basket 6. Rinse aid dispenser 7. Dishwasher detergent compartment 8. Main switch 9. Program panel 10. Filter 11. Type plate * Details may differ depending on model and market! Technical information Height 820­860 mm Width 596 mm Depth 550 mm Weight 48 kg/51 kg Capacity* 14 place settings Water pressure 0.03­1.0 MPa (0.3–10 kp/cm Connection 1­phase, 230 V, 50Hz 10/10A** Max 1600 W** Accessories...

  • Page 8: Baskets

    Baskets* Upper basket 1. Wine glass shelf 2. Cup shelf 3. Knife stop Lower basket Knife basket *Details may differ depending on the model and market!
  • Page 9 Baskets* Cutlery basket Cutlery basket with cover *Details may differ depending on the model and market!
  • Page 10 Baskets* Placement of the cutlery basket cover (in Upper basket) )

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Control panel S TA R T P R O G S T O P 1. Program selector 8. Temperature 2. Auto wash 9. Delayed start 3. Heavy wash 10. Drying 4. Normal wash 11. Start/stop 5. Delicate wash 6. Quick wash 7. Rinse & Hold Dispenser 1. Compartment for main wash dishwas­ her detergent 2. Compartment for pre­wash detergent 3. Refill indicator rinse aid (not all models) 4. Rinse aid cover 5. Detergent compartment cover...

  • Page 12: Basic Course

    Basic Course Below are step by step instructions to help you Check that the spray arms are able to move achieve the best possible dishwashing results. freely. See Fragile dishes, if you want to wash arti­ cles that may be fragile. Load the baskets correctly! Thanks to Super Cleaning System™, you Detergent dosage do not need to rinse the dishes under run­ Detergent should be dispensed in accordance ning water. Convenient and environmen­ with the water’s hardness level. tally friendly! Scrape off large food particles before loading the machine. Follow the dosage instructions on the deter­ gent package. If your dishwasher is fitted with Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and a water softener, dispense as for soft water. saucers in the upper basket, wine glasses should be placed on the wine glass shelf, Pour the dishwasher detergent into the dish­ and knives in the knife stand if present. washer detergent compartment. There is one compartment for pre­wash and one for main wash, see Dispenser. Phone the dish­ Ensure that all soiled surfaces face inwards washer detergent manufacturer if you have or downwards! any questions regarding the detergent. Dishwasher tablets Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser cover. 3in1/ Combined detergent Read through the directions for these prod­...

  • Page 13: Programs

    Programs Quick wash Press the main power switch Select Quick Wash if the dishes are very lightly soiled. This program is used for very lightly soiled glass and china, e.g. coffee Select program cups. Select a program by pressing the program selector one or more times until the required program is displayed. Rinse & Hold For rinsing the dishes while waiting for the Auto wash machine to be illd. The dishwasher detects how soiled the dishes are and adjusts water consumption and temperature accordingly. If you wish to use additional options, continue to point 5. Otherwise you can now start the machine, see pint 6.

  • Page 14: Options

    Options Select options To select an option, press one of the option uttons. Temperature With the temperature option button you can select the wash temperature. Program Normal °C Eco °C Auto wash: : Heavy wash Normal wash: Delicate wash: 50 Quick wash: The temperature symbol will light up if you have chosen the normal temperature. This selection will remain in force until a chnge is made. Delayed start If you want the machine to start later, press the Delayed start option button. The clock symbol on the button lights up. Then press the Start/Stop button and the machine will start the program 5 hours later. To cancel delayed start, hold down the Start/Stop but­ ton for tree seconds. Drying If you require a better drying result, press the option button Drying to select normal drying. A symbol in the form of three wavy lines lights. If you want a program with Eco drying – press it again and the symbol will go out. The fan assists drying even if Eco dry is selected, but not in the QuickWash program.
  • Page 15 Press Start/Stop After dishwashing The dishwasher will now start. It manages Once the machine has finished, it only the entire wash automatically. Ensure that draws standby current. Turn off the water the door is properly closed or the machine faucet if the machine is not to be used for an will not start. extended period, such as during vacations, for example. Changing options If you want to change program after having Drying started the machine, press the Start/Stop For additional drying the door should be button for three seconds. Then select a new opened 35 mm upon completion of the dry­ program and then press the Start/Stop but­ ing cycle. For more information refer to the ton again. page marked Performance Information in these instructions. Do you want to load more dishes? Carefully open the door; the machine will stops automatically, put in the dishes, close the door and the dishwasher will continue from where it left off. If the machine is switched off from the main switch (or in the event of a power cut) before the washing program has been completed,...

  • Page 16: Eco-Dishwashing

    Eco-dishwashing Only wash with a full load Waiting to run the wash until the machine is full saves energy. Wash at a lower temperature If the load is only lightly soiled, you can lower the temperature. Select program with Eco drying If you select an Daily/Heavy/Normal or Quick Wash program with Eco dry, this will save energy. Additional drying You will get a better drying result if you open the door slightly after the completion of the drying program. Refer to section marked Performance Information. Do not rinse before dishwashing You do not need to rinse the dishes before loading them into the machine. Just scrape off large food particles before loading the machine. Choose environmentally-friendly dishwasher detergent Read environmental declarations on the...

  • Page 17: Fragile Dishes

    Fragile dishes Wood A number of household goods are not suit­ able for machine washing. There can be Wooden articles should only be machine many reasons for this. Certain materials washed if they are labelled as dishwasher cannot withstand intense heat, others can proof. be damaged by the dishwasher detergent. Aluminium Fragile decoration Aluminium can be dulled by machine wash­ China with decoration on top of the glaze ing. However, good quality aluminium (the article has a rough feel) should not be saucepans can be machine washed, al­ machine washed. though a reduction in lustre should be ex­ pected. Crystal/ glass Plastic Place the articles so that they do not knock together during the wash. Use the lowest Certain types of plastic cannot withstand possible wash temperature and the shortest the high temperature generated in machine possible program. Do not heat dry! Antique dishwashing. and very fragile items should not be ma­ chine washed. To protect plastic articles Select a program with Economy tempera­ Glass which is machine washed at high ture and Economy drying.

  • Page 18: Program Description

    Program Description Programview Programs Auto Heavy Normal Delicate Quick Rinse & Hold ­­ -- Options 60°C Prewashes ­­ 2 prewashes 2 prewashes with SCS* Mainwash *** 55°C 65°C 50°C 60°C Number of last rinse 3, last 2, last 2, last 2, last 1 rinse rinses 60°C rinse 60°C rinse 70°C rinse 50°C rinse 60°C Consumption values 1. Wash time 1:40 - 2:25 2:50...

  • Page 19: Cleaning

    Cleaning The dishwasher tub is made of stainless steel and is kept clean through normal use. However, if you have hard water, limescale deposits may form in the machine. If this happens, run a normal wash program with two tablespoons of citric acid in the dishwasher detergent compartment. Spray arm 3. Remove and clean the fine filter. 4. Replace in reverse order. Ensure that the edges are properly sealed when repla­ cing the fine filter. Tubular strainer Fine filter Coarse filter Coarse filter The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the drain pump. Empty the coarse filter as necessary. 1. Lift the coarse filter by the handle. 5. Lock the filter in place by turning the handle clockwise to the stop position: the 2. Empty the coarse filter. Don’t forget to handle should point out from the dish­ replace it! washer. Fine filter Debris that collects on the fine filter is auto­ matically rinsed away during each wash. NOTE: However, the fine filter and its pipe section The dishwasher must not be used without should be cleaned once or twice a year. the filter in place! 1. Turn the handle once counter­clockwise. An improperly fitted coarse filter may affect the dishwashing result! 2. Lift the pipe section straight up by the handle. Free the coarse filter to clean the pipe section.
  • Page 20 Drain pump If the machine still does not start and a buzz­ ing sound is heard, the overflow guard has The pump can be accessed from inside the been activated. machine. • Shut off the water. 1. Cut the power to the machine by pulling • Pull the plug out from the wall socket. out the plug! • Call the service division. 2. Remove the coarse filter and pipe sec­ tion. NOTE! 3. Remove the small fitted piece at the left of Do not forget to reinstall the fitted piece. the bottom drain (see the image below). The spray arms Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. 1. Pull the lower washer arm straight up to release it. 2. Remove any deposits using a needle or similar. The washer arms also have holes under­ 4. You can release and turn the pump blade neath. by inserting your finger into the hole and release anything blocking it. 5. Reinstall the fitted piece and filters. 6. Plug the plug into the wall socket.
  • Page 21 To release the upper spray arm, the upper basket must be removed. 1. Pull out the basket and turn the basket stop outwards on both rails (see pic­ ture). The basket can now be removed. 2. Remove the upper spray arm in the same way as the lower arm and clean it. Door When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a slightly damp cloth, possibly with a little detergent. Do not use a spray bottle or similar around the door catch. This is to ensure that water does not penetrate into the door catch and come into contact with the electrical components. CAUTION! Do not use a spray bottle or similar around the door catch. Tips! In order to prevent bad odours in the dish- washer, clean the strips and corners with a dish brush and low-lather detergent.

  • Page 22: Rinse Aid

    Rinse aid Pour in rinse aid Select dosage Rinse aid, helps quicken the drying process. The dispenser is usually set at 1= soft water. However, depending on the water hardness, Machines with indicator on the it may be necessary to change the dosage. panel Open the rinse aid cover . Here you will find When the rinse aid has run out and more is the dispenser’s adjustment dial. Settings 1­6: needed, the rinse aid symbol on the panel the harder the water, the higher the dosage. lights up*. When the water hardness exceeds 10­12 you should use rinse aid with citric acid (acid To fill with rinse aid: rinse aid) if the machine does not have a 1. Turn and lift up the cover of the rinse aid water softening filter. If the machine has a compartment to the right of the dispenser. water softening filter, dispense as for soft This is where you top up and set the amount water. of rinse aid to be dispensed in each wash. 2. Carefully pour in rinse aid up to the knob Too much rinse aid can lead to the build­up for dosage setting. of foam. If your water is particularly soft, you Alter dosage if required. Do not forget to can dilute the rinse aid (1 part rinse aid, 1 close the cover.

  • Page 23: Settings

    Settings Reprogramming Some of the machine’s functions can be reprogrammed. You get into the machine’s change program using the machine’s ordinary buttons as per the instructions below. The selection will be retained until the next time you reset this function. Even if the machine is turned off at the main switch or loses power for any other reason, all selections registered before the interruption of power will be retained. Child-safe button lock You can prevent a child starting the machine by accident or changing the settings by pro­ gramming the machine with a button lock, which requires the Temperature and Drying buttons to be pressed simultaneously to start up the machine. The button lock will automati­ cally be reactivated after three minutes. 1. Switch off the dishwasher with the main switch. 2. Hold in the Temperature and Drying buttons while pressing the main switch. The Temperature, Drying and start symbols will flash. Release the Temperature and Drying buttons. 3. Press the Program button – when the AUTO wash symbol is lit, PROG PROG the button lock has been activated. 4. Then press the Start/Stop button to store the setting. START STOP or Reset: 1. Switch off the dishwasher with the main switch. 2. Hold in the Temperature and Drying buttons at the same time as pressing the main switch. PROG 3. Press the Program button – when the AUTO wash symbol goes out PROG the button lock has been deactivated. 4. Then press the Start/Stop button to confirm the setting.
  • Page 24 Setting a signal If you want the machine to signal when the wash is complete, you can program it to do this. The machine is set without a signal by default. 1. Switch off the dishwasher at the main switch. Hold in the Delayed start button at the same time as you press the main switch. The button flashes. Release the button. 3. Press the Program button – when the Auto wash symbol lights, the PROG PROG signal is activated. Press the Start/Stop button and the setting will be stored until next START time you want to make a change. STOP or Reset 1. Switch off the dishwasher with the main switch. Hold in the Delayed start button at the same time as you press the main switch. The button flashes. Release the button. 3. Press the Program button – when the Auto wash symbol goes out, the PROG PROG signal is deactivated. START Press the Start/Stop button and the setting will be stored until next STOP time you want to make a change.

  • Page 25: Fault Indications

    Fault indications Display Type of fault Action flashes Too much water Phone service in the dishwasher flashes Fault with water inlet Check that the water tap is open flashes Valve leakage Shut off the water tap and contact service flashes Blocked drain See ‘Possible causes’ in chapter Trouble shooting flashes Clogged filter Clean the filters, see chapter Cleaning To remove the fault indications from the display, turn off the main switch and then turn it back on again.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Possible causes Problems Action • The spray arms are not The dishes are not clean • Lift off the arms and clean. rotating. • Avoid large packs. • Old dishwasher detergent. NB! Detergent is a perishable. • Dispense according to the • Incorrect dosage of deter­ level of water hardness. gent. • Select the Temperature • Insufficiently powerful dish­ normal option or switch to a washing program. more powerful program. • Change to a more inten­ • Incorrect program chosen. sive program. • Do not cover china with • Incorrect loading of the large bowls or similar. dishwasher. •Avoid placing very tall glasses in the corners of baskets. • Load the china securely. • Glasses and cups have tipped over during the wash. • Check that the cover of the • Dishwasher fitted with wa­ Stains or a film on the salt compartment is prop­...
  • Page 27 Problems Possible causes Action Stains on stainless steel • Certain food remnants • Rinse off food residue of or silver such as mustard, mayon­ this type if you do not intend naise, lemon, vinegar, salt to start the dishwasher im­ and dressings can cause mediately. stains on stainless steel if • Seperate your cutlery into allowed to remain for any the various compartments in length of time. All stainless the basket. Make sure silver steel can mark silver if al­ and stainless steel are not lowed to come into contact together. during the dishwashing process. Aluminium can also cause stains on dishes. • Change to a detergent with Stains which remain after • Lipstick and tea can be dif­ bleach. dishwashing ficult to remove. • Check that the china is Rattling sound during • The dishes are not proper­...
  • Page 28 Action Problems Possible causes • Obstruction in the drain • Disconnect the drain hose Water remains in the hose. where it is connected to the machine sink’s water trap. Check that no debris has become stuck. Is the cone­shaped part of the pipe cut so that the diam­ eter is at least 16 mm? • Kinks in the drain hose. • Check that the hose is free from kinks or sharp bends. • The filters are clogged. • Clean out the coarse filter, the fine filter and the filter. • Items in the drain pump. • Clean out the drain pump. See chapter on cleaning • Dirt along the strips and in • Clean with a dish brush and Bad odor in the machine corners low­lather detergent. • Low­temperature • Run a Normal Temperature programs have been program around once a selected for a prolonged month.

  • Page 29: Performance Information

    Performance information Test dosage Normal wash Main wash 25 gram Standard detergent. Rinse aid dosage 3. Energy labelling Australia: AS/NZS 2007 Dishwasher program: Normal wash, Economy temp. 45°C, Economy drying. The door should be opened upon completion of the drying cycle a distance of 35 mm at V. Program time: 1:40 hours:minutes. Connection: Cold water Test method noise measurement: IEC­704­3 Loading of performance test Upper basket ������ 2007�1 ������ 2007�1 Lower basket ������ 2007�1 1.Teaspoons 2. Dessertspoons 3. Soupspoons 4. Forks 5. Knives 6. Serving cutlery ­ fork 7. Serving cutlery – gravy ladle 8. Serving cutlery ­ spoons...

  • Page 30: Installation Instructions

    Installation Suggestions on positioning the Built-in installation dishwasher The dishwasher can be built in, fully free­ standing or semi­freestanding. CAUTION! Min 823 Connection to electricity, water and drain­ age must be carried out by a suitably quali­ 100- fied person. A. Built-in The dishwasher can be built in under a work­ top with a working height of 820 ­ 870 mm. With nut and sliding protection mounted The width measurement must be at least Recommended measurements 600 mm. For additional measurements, see picture. Freestanding installation B. Freestanding A freestanding dishwasher must be fitted with anti­tilt. This comprises two fastening irons which are screwed into place as illustrated. The dishwasher is then pushed in so that the fastening irons grip onto the rear feet.
  • Page 31 Connection to water Connection to drainage There must be a shut­off tap on the water When the drain hose is routed to a con­ supply pipe. The shut­off tap should be eas­ nection nipple at the sink’s water trap (see ily accessible. illustration 1), note that the hose must be fastened level with the underside of the sink The water supply pipe has a connection with unit – otherwise the dishwater from the sink a 3/4” internal thread. can run down into the dishwasher. The drain hose is threaded onto a cone­shaped con­ When the installation is complete, the shut­ necting pipe at the sink unit’s water trap. off tap should be opened to allow the pres­ The cone­shaped pipe must be cut to an in­ sure to settle for a while and to check that all ternal diameter of at least 16 mm. For other connections are tight. alternative connections, see illustrations 2 and 3. The drain hose may be lengthened by a It is recommended that connection should maximum of 3 m (the total length of the drain be to cold water. hose may not exceed 4.5 m). Any connec­ tions and connecting pipes must have an Connection to electricity internal diameter of at least 16 mm. Howev­ A dishwasher fitted with a lead and plug er, the drain hose should ideally be replaced must be connected to an earthed socket. with a new hose without joins.
  • Page 32 Positioning the machine the underside of the work surface. Tighten the locking nuts (locking nut) on the rear A. Adjusting freestanding dishwashers feet. 1. Adjust the height of the dishwasher with the four steel feet. 6. Push the dishwasher into place. 2. Lock the feet with the nuts. 7. Finely adjust the front feet and tighten the locking nuts. C. Adjusting machines with adjustable feet 1. Start by measuring the height from the floor to the underside of the work sur­ face. 2. Install the sliding feet on the dishwasher. 3. After the steel feet have been adjusted, screw down the two rubber feet tightly against the floor. The rubber feet now work as anti­tilt protection. 3. Measure the height from the floor to the top edge of the dishwasher. 4. Tilt the dishwasher forward a fraction and roughly adjust the rear foot by screwing the set screw at the front clockwise to...
  • Page 33 Not all models Slide the dishwasher into place Screw the dishwasher into place • Pull the drainage hose and connection The enclosed plastic plugs are used for cover­ pipe when the machine is pushed into ing the screw holes if the dishwasher is to be place. screwed at the sides. After fixing check that • Check that the hose has no kinks or sharp the front feet are in contact with the floor. bends, and check that there is nothing that can damage the hoses. Installing the plinth (kick plate) The dishwasher has two kick­plates (some Fitting strip seal models). The taller one should be used if the (on floor plinth covering plate) machine is to be 850 ­ 870 mm high and the Proceed as follows: depth of the plinth can be varied between 1. Remove the plastic plinth by gripping 45 ­ 105 mm. The lower one is to be used...

  • Page 34: Service & Guarantee

    Service & guarantee Service Guarantee Before calling for service, check to see For guarantee details, see the guarantee whether the faults is due to something that card. you can rectify yourself. See Troubleshooting.

  • Page 35: Own Comments

    Own comments...

  • Page 36: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide 1. Loading baskets Scrape off large food particleas before loading the machine. 2. Dispensing dishwasher detergent The detergent compartment has a small compartment for pre­wash and one for main wash. 3. Ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely 4. Turn on the main switch 5. Select program and press start For washing normally soiled dishes use the Normal wash program with normal temperature and normal drying To save more water and energy use economy temperature and economy drying.

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