Asko DFI643 Operating Instructions Manual page 9

Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up.
The main power switch
Press and hold the main power switch until the display turns on. Also
check that the water tap is on.
Select a program
To select a program, press the Navigation button or until the desired
program is shown on the display.
Choose 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.
Heavy wash
Use to wash normally soiled load, such as plates, serving dishes, cups,
glasses and so on.
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
– To set the desired program time, press and hold the option
button.
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.
Select the program Select a program mode
Eco 2:00
Speed mode
Quick Pro wash
Shorten the dishwashing program by preheating the water. This pro-
gram is not intended for dried-on leftovers. Remember to scrape off
larger food particles before loading the dishwasher.
1 To prepare the program, press and hold Start/Stop until the display
shows "Preheating". Close the door. Wait until the display shows
"Preheating ready".
You can load the dishes while the water is being preheated.
2 To start the program, press and hold Start/Stop until the display
shows "Program started, close door". This indicates that the dish-
washer is ready to start. 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 programme can 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 limescale
deposits, see The dishwasher tub in the 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.
For a brief description, press and hold the program mode button.
Green mode
The dishwasher uses less energy and water. The program time is ex-
tended.
Speed mode
The program time is shortened, but the dishwasher uses more energy
and water.
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.
Starting the dishwasher
START
STOP
Select any options
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