Loading The Dishwasher; Setting The Rinse Aid Dosage; Economic Dishwashing; Fragile Dishes - Asko D5896XXLFI Operation Instructions Manual

Setting the rinse aid dosage

The section Settings describes how to set the rinse aid dosage.
Rinse aid dispensing can be set from
dose). (Factory settings: )
Increase the rinse aid dosage:
If the dishes have water marks.
Decrease the rinse aid dosage:
If the dishes have a sticky white/blue film.
If the dishes are streaked.
Build-up of foam. If you have very soft water, the rinse aid can
be diluted 50:50 with water.

Loading the dishwasher

Economic dishwashing

Run programmes only with a full load
(Off) to (High Wait to run a programme until the dishwasher is full, this way you
save energy. Use the Rinse programme to rinse the dishes if
there are any unpleasant odours while you wait for the dishwasher
to become fully loaded.
Run programmes at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a programme
with a low temperature.
Select a programme with the option Drying: Short
To save energy, use Drying: Short. The drying result will be better
if, once the programme is finished, you leave the door slightly
open.
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!
Connect to cold water...
If you use oil or electricity to heat your home.
Connect to hot water (max. 70 °C)...
If you use district heating, solar power or geothermal power to
heat your home. Choosing a hot water connection cuts
programme times and reduces the dishwasher's electricity
consumption.

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.
Fragile decoration
Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel
rough) should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Crystal/Glass
Place items so that they do not touch each other during the wash.
Use a short programme with the lowest possible wash
temperature. Select Drying: Short. Antique and very fragile items
should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Glass washed in a dishwasher at high temperatures can gradually
develop a grey film that cannot be removed. Wash fine glassware
at a low temperature and with a small amount of detergent.
Silver
Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact, as
the silver can become discoloured.
Cutlery with glued handles
Some types of glue are not dishwasher safe. In such cases, the
handles may loosen.
Wood
Wooden items should only be washed in a dishwasher if marked
dishwasher safe.
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.
Plastic items
Avoid washing plastic items that cannot withstand high
temperatures.
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