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Contents Front panel Troubleshooting Safety instructions Information for test institute Before washing for the first time Technical information Loading the dishwasher Installation Using the dishwasher Service Settings Programme chart Care and cleaning Your notes Front panel 1 On/Left-on mode 2 Programme selector 3 Programme symbol 4 Display 5 Rinse aid indicator...
Safety instructions Activate the child safety lock (Kid Lock ) General (only certain models) Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place! A child safety lock is fitted to prevent children from opening the Never use the dishwasher for any purpose other than that dishwasher door.
Before washing for the first time Do as follows the first time: Programme key 1 Unscrew the lid as illustrated. Some dishwashers include programme keys in different 2 Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt languages. Attach the programme key in the desired language compartment top-up hole.
Loading the dishwasher Economic dishwashing NOTE! Run programmes only with a full load After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out. Wait to run a programme until the dishwasher is full, this way you save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold programme to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odours while you wait for the Setting the rinse aid dosage dishwasher to become fully loaded.
The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the Middle basket dishwasher setup. The middle basket's wire basket with spray pipes is suitable for low objects. The middle basket's utensils basket has space for Upper basket ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items. Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and saucers in the upper Wire basket basket.
Using the dishwasher Washing large plates Add detergent Move 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. Cutlery basket Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for knives, and spread them out as much as possible.
Start the dishwasher On/Left-on mode Press and hold the On/Left-on mode button until the display lights Press and hold Start/Stop until the display shows (the door open symbol). This indicates that the dishwasher is ready to start. Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start. The display flashes three times with the remaining time to indicate Programme selection that the programme has started.
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Once the programme has finished Once the programme has finished, "End" appears on the display. At the end of the programme one short signal will sound. Chapter Settings describes how to change this function. Once the dishwasher has finished, it uses only standby power. Shut off the water tap after every use.
Settings Do as follows to open the settings menu: First, open the door. Turn off the dishwasher using the On/Left-on mode button (press and hold). Release the button. Press and hold the On/Left-on mode button until the display lights up. Within five seconds, press and hold the Programme selector and the Start/Stop button.
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Button press Options Settings Description LCD contrast For adjusting the contrast of the display on the panel. (Low) (Display on the panel) (High) Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting. Rinse aid dosage setting. Rinse aid (Off) (Low dosage)
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Button press Options Settings Description Adjusting the water softener. Read off the appropriate Water hardness (Soft water) setting from the water hardness table below. °dH °fH °dH °fH 15-19 26-34 20-24 35-43 10-14 25-29 44-52 9-11 15-20 30-39 53-70 12-14 21-25 (Hard water) Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
Care and cleaning Coarse filter NOTE! The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get The dishwasher must not be used without the filters in place! past the drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter as necessary. Dishwashing results may be affected if the coarse filter is 1 Lift the coarse filter by the handle.
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Door When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a slightly damp cloth (with a little cleaner if necessary). WARNING! Do not use a spray bottle or the like around the door lock. This is to ensure that water does not penetrate the door catch and come into contact with the electrical components.
Troubleshooting Display Type of fault Action Overfilling Call the service department. Water outlet fault See "Water remains in the dishwasher" in the table below. Water inlet fault Check that the water tap is on. Inlet valve leakage Turn off the water tap and call the service department. Turn off the machine with the On/Left-on mode button and then turn it on again to clear the error message from the display.
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Problem Possible causes Action Spots on stainless steel or silver. Some foodstuffs, such as mustard, Rinse off these types of foodstuffs if not mayonnaise, lemon, vinegar, salt and starting the dishwasher immediately. Why dressings, can mark stainless steel if left for not use the Rinse &...
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Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not dry enough. The dishwasher is not fully loaded. Fully load the dishwasher. Rinse aid needs topping up or dosage is set Top up with rinse add or increase the rinse too low. aid dosage.
Information for test institute Energy labelling European test standard: EN 60436 Number of standard place settings: Dishwashing programmes: Eco wash Connection: Cold water 15 °C Dosages during testing Detergent: In accordance with EN 60436 Rinse aid: In accordance with EN 60436 Prewash: 7.5 gram Rinse aid dosage:...
Technical information Information on energy labelling Information sheet, in compliance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1059/2010 ASKO Model designation: DWC5916XXL Number of standard place settings: Energy efficiency class: Annual energy consumption(AE 270 kWh per year Energy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle(E 0.95 kWh...
Installation 1238 [mm] 30 - 94 *Remove locking nuts for an installed height of 860-861 mm. Safety instructions Transport protection for the door Connections to electricity, water and drainage must be Do not forget to remove the transport protection for the door when performed by a qualified professional.
Suggested machine installations Adjust the height and slide the dishwasher into place The dishwasher can be installed built-in, completely freestanding or partially built-in. 1 Start by measuring the height from the floor to the bottom A. Built-in edge of the worktop. The dishwasher is intended for installation under a worktop.
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7 Make any final adjustments to the feet (the dishwasher may Connection to water supply lean no more than 5 mm) and tighten the lock nuts on the front Use only the supply hose provided with the dishwasher. Do not feet.
Adjusting the plinth (only when using Set the correct plinth depth as follows toe kick accessory) (Not applicable to all models) The dishwasher is supplied with one or two toe kicks depending on the model. The table shows which toe kick you should use depending on the recess height and plinth depth.
Service Read chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the service department. Note down the details on the serial number plate positioned on the right inside the dishwasher. Note down the item number (1) and serial number (2). ART. NO. SERIAL NO.
Fill up salt and rinse aid to achieve good washing and drying results. (See page 4.) Refill salt indicator. Refill rinse aid indicator. Select a programme (See page 8.) Press and hold in Start/Stop, close the door en (08-16) ASKO APPLIANCES AB SOCKERBRUKSGATAN 3, SE-531 40 LIDKÖPING, SWEDEN WWW.ASKO.COM...
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