To switch on the dishwasher, press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up. "Welcome to your new ASKO. This is a 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.
Safety instructions Read the operating instructions and keep WARNING! them in a safe place! Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. Number of place settings: 15 They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Never use the dishwasher for any purpose Avoid contact with skin and eyes and keep other than that specified in these operating children away from the dishwasher when the instructions.
This is important with regard to how much detergent and rinse aid to until the display lights up. use. "Welcome to your new ASKO. This is a first time set up." is shown on the display. It is important that you choose the right settings to en- sure good dishwashing results.
Loading the dishwasher 3. Top up with rinse aid Energy-efficient dishwashing By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also Run programs only with a full load achieve a better dishwashing result with glassware and dishes. Wait to run a program until the dishwasher is full.
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Fragile dishes The dishwasher's baskets Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. The dishwasher is equipped with a top cutlery tray, an upper basket Some materials cannot withstand strong heat, others can be damaged and a lower basket with a cutlery basket. by dishwashing detergent.
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Raising the upper basket Washing large plates 1 Pull out the upper basket. Move the foldable tines and their mounts to widen the distance between the tine rows to adapt the lower basket to plates with a diameter greater 2 Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and lift it up. than 25 cm.
Using the dishwasher Cutlery basket with lid Add detergent Press to open The cutlery basket lid can be removed and used, for example, as an 1 Prewash detergent compartment extra cutlery basket in the upper basket (see below). 2 Main wash detergent compartment Detergent is added according to water hardness.
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Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up. Starting the dishwasher START STOP 2:00 Speed mode Select the program Select a program mode Select any options Remember to use only a small amount of detergent and to place items The main power switch so that they do not touch each other during the wash.
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Intensive mode The dishwasher switches off automatically after the program ends. Turn off the water tap after each use. Improves the dishwashing results, but the dishwasher uses more energy and water. The program time is extended. How to get the best drying results Select an Option Fully load the dishwasher.
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 Navigation buttons for choosing setting Mode selector to confirm current setting START...
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Settings Options Super rinse On/Off Super rinse adds two extra rinses. Activated in the following programs: Heavy wash ECO wash Sanitation wash Plastic wash Lower half wash Upper half wash High temperature On/Off Activate the setting High temperature to improve the dishwashing results.
Care and cleaning Top spray arm Coarse filter The upper basket must be removed before the top spray arm can The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the be released. Pull out the upper basket and turn the basket catch drainage pump.
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Unblocking the drainage pump NOTE! If the dishwasher still contains water after the programme has finished, Do not forget to replace the drainage pump stop. something may be blocking the drainage pump. Such items are easily removed. Unblocking the inlet hose filter 1 Turn off the machine using the main power switch and unplug it from the wall socket.
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: ECO wash , no options Program time: 2:50 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] 1238 30-94 *Remove locking nuts for an installed height of 860-861 mm. **Door length. Nominal dimensions. Actual measurements may vary. It is important that you read through and follow the instructions and Drainage connection directions below. Conduct installation and connection in accordance See the separate installation instructions for necessary information.
See partment. If you have encountered a problem that you cannot resolve, Fragile dishes in the chapter Loading the dishwasher. please contact your nearest dealer, see www.asko.com. When making contact, provide the details on the serial number plate. NOTE! Include the article number (1) and the serial number (2).
Information for test institute Request test institute information via e-mail dishwashers@appliance- development.com. The request should include the details on the product’s serial number plate. Include the article number (1) and the serial number (2). ART. NO.: SERIAL NO.:...
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, close the door START STOP ASKO APPLIANCES SOCKERBRUKSGATAN 3, SE-531 40 LIDKÖPING, SWEDEN WWW.ASKO.COM...
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