Dishwasher Save these instructions for future reference 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 perfor- mance that you will receive from it.
Contents Before doing your first wash Important safety instructions Child safety Parts of the dishwasher Technical data Baskets Control panel Detergent Dispenser Basic Course Programs Program Description Options Specialsettings Eco-dishwashing Fragile dishes Display Cleaning Rinse aid Fault indications Troubleshooting Performance information Service and guarantee Installation checklist Own comments...
Before doing your first wash: Read through the directions for use Read through the directions for use before starting to use your machine, especially the Safety, Child Safety, and Basic Course sec- tions. Take care with certain materials Read the Fragile Dishes section before washing china with unglazed decoration or other household goods made of plastic, wood, or crystal requiring careful treatment.
Important safety instructions This manual does not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution should always be used when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance. • Read all instructions before using the dish- washer. •...
Child safety! Child safety tips Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children. • Should a child swallow dishwasher deter- gent or rinse aid, give plenty to drink im- mediately, i.e., one or two glasses of milk or water.
Parts of the dishwasher* 1. Upper basket . Spray arms . Lamp . Cutlery basket . Lower basket . Dishwasher detergent compartment 7. Main switch 8. Rinse Aid Compartment 9. Filter 10. Type plate *Details may differ depending on the model and market! Technical data Height...
The baskets* Upper basket Lower basket *Details may differ depending on the model and market! 1. Wine glass shelf . Knife stop . Upper spray arm . Runner for adjusting basket height . Catch Raising/lowering the upper basket • Pull out the upper basket. •...
Control panel The panel has touch buttons with optional sounds to confirm selections. Important! The touch buttons must be kept clean and free from grease. Use only a dry or slightly damp cloth and never cleaning fluid as this can cause scratches. 1.
Basic Course Below are step-by-step instructions to help you achieve the best possible dishwashing results. Load the baskets correctly! Thanks to Self Cleaning System, you do not need to rinse the dishes under run- ning water. Simply remove large food parti- cles and debris.
This can be removed by replacing the pre- wash detergent with two tablespoons of cit- ric acid. If the water is very hard, use a rinse aid that contains citric acid. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorous for softening water.
Press start The dishwasher will now start. It man- ages the entire wash automatically. Ensure that the door is properly closed or the machine will not start. The display shows �Program started’. If the �Program started’. If the door is open or not properly closed, �Close door’...
Programs Select program Select a program by pressing the program selector one or more times until the required program text lights up. Press Pos. Daily Time Heavy Normal Pots and Pans Delicate Quick Rinse and dry Rinse and hold START If you wish to use additional options, continue to Selecting options.
Program Description Programview Programs Daily Time Options 10°F Selectable 0 to 180 minutes Prewashes 1 prewash varying with SCS* Mainwash *** 10°F Max. 10°F Number of , last Max. 10°F rinses rinse 10°F Consumption values 1. Wash time hot water / min.
Program Description Programview Programs Delicate Quick Options 10°F 10°F Prewashes with SCS* Mainwash *** 10°F 10°F Number of , last , last rinses rinse rinse 10°F 10°F Consumption values 1. Wash time hot water / min. ** Energy ap- prox. kWh .Wash time cold water / min.**...
Options Select options To select an option, press one of the option buttons. Delayed start Program Daily Time Heavy Normal Pots & Pans Temperature Delicate Quick Rinse&Dry Rinse&Hold Normal Drying Without Note: Press PROG to confirm your selection. • If you want the machine to start up later, press the �Delayed start’...
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Options Time saver Tab Off Tab On Super rinse Cool touch Special settings Exit Description An option that shortens the program time but uses more water and energy to clean the dishes. Can be used with Heavy Wash and Normal Wash. This option is available when using a combi detergent, such as a -in-1 type.
Special settings To get to the Special settings When you have selected the programme and any option, press the Menu button until �Spe- cial settings’ appears in the display. Special settings Language Child lock Buzzer volume Operation volume °C Temperature units °F Number of...
Eco-dishwashing Only wash full loads Waiting to run the wash until the machine is full saves energy. Wash at a lower temperature If the dishes are only lightly soiled you can run a Quick wash program and reduce the temperature to 8°F (0°C). Select a program with Economy dry To save energy, select Economy dry.
Fragile dishes A number of household goods are not suit- able for machine washing. This can be due to a variety of reasons. Certain materials cannot withstand intense heat; others can be damaged by the dishwasher detergent. Fragile decoration China with decoration on top of the glaze (the goods have a rough feel) should not be machine washed.
Display When you have selected programme and option, the display shows the length of time the programme took the last time it was used. When you have started the machine, the display window shows how much of the programme time remains. This time can vary a little from one occasion to another depending on the temperature of the inlet water, the amount of dishes, the...
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.
Drain pump The pump can be accessed from inside the machine. 1. Cut the power to the machine by pulling out the plug! . Remove the coarse filter and pipe section. . Remove the small fitted piece at the left of the bottom drain (see the image below).
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To release the upper spray arm, the upper basket must be removed. . Pull out the basket. . Remove the upper spray arm by un- screwing it counter-clockwise from the basket and clean it. . Screw the spray arm back into place. Spray arm Door When cleaning the edge around the door,...
Rinse aid Adding rinse aid In some cases, drying can be made more ef- ficient by using rinse aid. Machines with indicator on the panel When the rinse aid has run out and more is needed, the rinse aid symbol lights up*.
Fault indications Type of fault Display Overfilling Too much water in the machine Water inlet fault Fault in the water inlet Inlet valve Inlet valve leakage leakage Drainage fault Blocked drain Blocked filter Clogged filter To remove the fault indications from the display, turn off the main switch and then turn it back on again.
Troubleshooting Problems The dishes are not clean Stains or a film on the china The china has a whitish- blue sticky film Possible causes • The spray arms are not rotating • Old dishwasher detergent. Note! Detergent is perishable • Incorrect dosage of detergent •...
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Troubleshooting Problems Stains on stainless steel or silver Stains which remain after dishwashing Rattling sound during dishwashing The machine will not start Possible causes • Certain food remnants such as mustard, mayonnaise, lemon, vinegar, salt, and dressings can cause stains on stainless steel if allowed to remain for any length of time.
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Troubleshooting Problems Water remains in the machine Bad odor in the machine Dishes do not get sufficiently dry 1 minute appears in the display The touch buttons do not react when pressed Possible causes • Obstruction in the drain hose •...
Performance information Energy standard USA: Label program: Technical data Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Water pressure Electrical connection: Rated power: *The weight can vary due to varying specifications. Loading of performance test Upper basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1 ANSI/AHAM DW-1-00 Normal 10°F (°C) -/8”...
. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the continental United States. . Pickup and delivery. ASKO washers are designed to be repaired in the home. In no event shall Asko Appli- ances Inc. be responsible for any incidental or consequential dam- ages.
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Full Warranty from date of purchase. For warranty service, contact our Customer Care Center at the number listed below. Before calling for service or contacting Asko Appliances Inc. regarding a warranty issue, make a note of the model, type name, and serial number.
Installation checklist Asko - DishwAsher Appliance Installation Checklist • Remove packaging and check for cosmetic damages. • Remove the information packets from inside the dishwasher. • Attach any accessories as required by the installation. Fill strips, wooden door panels, accessory door panels...
Quick Guide 1. Load the baskets correctly! Thanks to the Self Cleaning System you don’t need to rinse the dishes, simply scrape large food particles and debris. . Dispensing dishwasher detergent The detergent compartment has a small compartment for pre-wash and one for main wash. .
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