Open the door and press the main power switch. "Welcome to your ASKO. First time set-up." is shown on the display the first time the dishwasher is switched on. It is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results. See page 4.
Safety instructions Read the operating instructions and keep WARNING! them in a safe place! Knives and other pointed items must be placed Number of place settings: 14 with the points down in the cutlery basket or Never use the dishwasher for any purpose horizontally in other baskets.
Open the door and press the main power switch. This is important with regard to how much detergent and rinse aid to "Welcome to your ASKO. First time set-up." is shown on the display. use. It is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results.
Loading the dishwasher Greener dishwashing Fragile dishes Do not rinse under running water Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand strong heat, others can be damaged Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher. by dishwashing detergent.
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The wine glass shelf is placed in the rear section of the lower basket. This accessory can be purchased by calling ASKO. Cutlery basket Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for knives, and spread them out as much as possible.
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Cutlery basket with lid The cutlery basket lid can be removed and used, for example, as an extra cutlery basket in the upper basket (see below). Accessory Buy an extra cutlery basket. The extra cutlery basket is flexible and can be dismantled and attached to the lower basket or the large cutlery basket to make an extra large cutlery basket.
Using the dishwasher Add detergent NOTE! Use only dishwasher detergent! Washing up liquid must not be used Press to open as the foam that forms prevents the dishwasher from operating effectively. Dishwasher tablets Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser lid. There is a risk that the detergent will not be released properly if the lid is tight and will not open correctly.
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Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up. Starting the dishwasher 2:15 Select the program Select any options Select a program mode The main power switch Intensive Program for very dirty dishes, such as pans, casserole dishes and Open the door and press the main power switch.
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Time remaining NOTE! Once you have chosen a program, a program mode and options, the During drying, the program is interrupted if the power is cut or the time the program took when last used is displayed. door is open for more than 2 minutes. Once you have started the dishwasher, the display shows the remaining program time.
Settings Open the dishwasher's Settings menu To open the dishwasher's Settings menu, press the navigation button until Settings menu is shown on the display and confirm your selection using the mode selector To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection using the mode selector Settings Current setting 2.
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Settings Options High temperature On/Off Activate the setting High temperature to improve the dishwashing results. Energy consumption is slightly increased. Activated in the following programs: Heavy Intensive Exit To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection using the mode selector...
Care and cleaning NOTE! Top up rinse aid When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the Dishwashing results may be display. affected if the filters are incorrectly fitted. Note that the dishwasher Press to open must not be used without the filters in place.
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7. Plug the machine in again. If the dishwasher still does not start and a whirring sound is heard, the overflow protection has been activated. Shut off the water. Remove the plug from the wall socket. Call the service department. The door and the door seal Regularly clean the sides of the door and the door seal.
Troubleshooting Type of fault on the display Action Overfilling water 1 Clear the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call the service department. Water outlet fault See “Water remains in the dishwasher” in the table “Problem” below. If the problem persists, call the service department.
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Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not clean. The spray arms do not rotate. Check that the dishes are not blocking the spray arms. Spray arm holes or bearings blocked. Clean the spray arms. See Chapter Care and cleaning. Unsuitable dishwashing program.
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Problem Possible causes Action Water remains in the dishwasher. The filters are blocked. Clean the coarse and fine filters. The filters are not fitted correctly. Check that the filter handle is locked in the stop position. The handle should point towards the back of the dishwasher.
Technical information Information on energy labelling Energy labelling Australian standard: AS/NZS 2007 Number of place settings: Dishwashing programs: , no options Program time: 2:35 hours:minutes Connection: Cold water 20 °C Test method for noise measurement: IEC 60704-2-3 This dishwashing program is the standard cleaning cycle used to compile the energy labelling information. It is intended for washing normally dirty dishes and is the most effective program in terms of combined energy and water consumption.
Installation [mm] 1198 30-94 *Remove locking nuts for an installed height of 820-821 mm. Nominal dimensions. Actual measurements may vary. Safety instructions Transport protection for the door Connections to electricity, water and drainage must be performed Do not forget to remove the transport protection for the door when by a qualified professional.
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If the dishwasher is built-in the surrounding cabinetry must be resistant Adjust the height and slide the to any condensation from the dishwasher. dishwasher into place B. Freestanding 1. Start by measuring the height from the floor to the bottom edge of A freestanding dishwasher must be fitted with anti-tip brackets.
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Connection to hot water supply Drainage connection Connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply (max. 70 °C) if the This dishwasher is suitable for installing in a raised recess (to attain building is heated using an energy-efficient means such as district an ergonomic working height).
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Screwing the dishwasher into place Dishwasher kick panel (Applicable only to built-in dishwashers.) The dishwasher is supplied with a kick panel. After fastening the machine, check that the front feet still touch the Install the sound insulation floor. (only certain models) Screw the dishwasher into place with two extra screws If there is an air gap of more than 3 mm between the underside of the worktop and the top of the dishwasher, the dishwasher should be...
Read the chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the service department. If you have encountered a problem that you cannot resolve, please contact your nearest dealer, see www.asko.com. When making contact, provide the details on the serial number plate. Include the article number (1) and the serial number (2).
Use rinse aid to achieve good washing and drying results. (See page 4.) Refill rinse aid indicator. Select a program, a program mode and any options (See page 9.) Press Start/Stop ASKO APPLIANCES SOCKERBRUKSGATAN 3, SE-531 40 LIDKÖPING, SWEDEN WWW.ASKO.COM...
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