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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DBI8237W/1
Dishwasher
DBI8237S/1
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DBI8237B/1

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DBI8237W/1 Dishwasher DBI8237S/1 DBI8237B/1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your dishwasher ........Once the program has finished ....Welcome to our growing ASKO family! ..How to get the best drying results ....Safety instructions ........Unloading the dishwasher ......Activate child lock (Kid Safe ) ....Program chart ..........

  • Page 3: Your Dishwasher

    "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.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions • Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place! • Number of standard place settings: 13 • Never use the dishwasher for any purpose other than that specified in these operating instructions. • Do not load the dishwasher door or dishwasher baskets with anything other than dishes.

  • Page 5: Activate Child Lock (Kid Safe )

    Safety instructions WARNING! Children must be supervised – dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Activate child lock (Kid Safe ) You can activate the child lock (button lock) to prevent children from starting the dishwasher. See the chapter Settings. Installation See the chapter Installation. Winter storage/Transport Store the dishwasher above freezing and avoid long transport distances in very cold weather.

  • Page 6: Before Washing For The First Time

    Before washing for the first time 1. Water hardness In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher needs soft water (water with low mineral content). Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher. Checking water hardness Water hardness is specified using the German water hardness scale (°dH) or the French water hardness scale (°fH).

  • Page 7: Basic Settings

    2. Basic settings Open the door and press the main power switch. "Welcome to your ASKO. First time set-up." is shown on the display. It is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results. Main power...
  • Page 8 Before washing for the first time Set water hardness 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending on the hardness of the water supply. It is important that this setting is correct! Do not forget to put salt in the salt compartment after you have set the water softener to 1 - 9. For a water supply with a hardness under 6°dH (9°fH), select 0.

  • Page 9: Greener Dishwashing

    Greener dishwashing The dishwasher saves energy and water When using a dishwasher in a residential setting, less energy and water are generally used compared to washing the dishes by hand. Do not rinse under running water Do not rinse the dishes under running water as this will lead to increased energy and water consumption.

  • Page 10: Loading The Dishwasher

    Loading the dishwasher 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. Exercise caution with, for example, handmade items, fragile decoration, crystal/glassware, silver, copper, tin, aluminium, wood and plastic.

  • Page 11: Upper Basket And Knife Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Upper basket and knife basket Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and saucers in the upper basket. All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards! Wine glasses are placed on the wine glass shelf and knives are placed in the knife stand on the right.

  • Page 12: Lower Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket. Place pots and pans in the rear right of the lower basket to best utilise dishwashing performance from the rear spray nozzle (WideSpray ), which is intended for these types of dishes. Foldable tines Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots.

  • Page 13: Cutlery Basket

    Loading the dishwasher Accessory Buy a wine glass shelf with space for six tall wine glasses. The wine glass shelf is designed to ensure optimal washing and drying results with tall wine glasses. The wine glass shelf is placed in the rear section of the lower basket.
  • Page 14 Loading the dishwasher Cutlery basket with lid 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. This accessory is available where you bought the dishwasher.

  • Page 15: Using The Dishwasher

    Using the dishwasher Add detergent Press to open 1. Prewash detergent compartment 2. Main wash detergent compartment Detergent is added according to water hardness. Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging. This dishwasher is fitted with a water softener, so use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water. Too much detergent can result in less effective dishwashing and also entails greater environmental impact.

  • Page 16: The Main Power Switch

    Using the dishwasher Open the door and press the main power switch. Starting the dishwasher Select program Select option Select program mode The main power switch Open the door and press the main power switch. Close the door. Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off.

  • Page 17: Select Program Mode

    Using the dishwasher Rinse & hold Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded. Hygiene This program is ideal to use where demands on hygiene are extra high, e.g. for baby bottles and cutting boards. The temperature is high both in the main wash and in the final rinse. Quick A fast and powerful program for daily use for slightly dried leftovers.

  • Page 18: Starting The Dishwasher

    Using the dishwasher Delayed Start When you select Delayed Start, the dishwasher will start 1-24 hours after you have pressed the button Start/Stop and closed the door. 1. Press the button once to activate Delayed Start. Press the button several times – or hold it in – to set the desired number of hours.

  • Page 19: Once The Program Has Finished

    Using the dishwasher Once the program has finished Once the program has finished, "END" appears on the display. At the end of the program one short signal will sound. Chapter Settings describes how to change this function. The dishwasher switches off automatically after the program ends. Shut off the water tap after each use.

  • Page 20: Program Chart

    Using the dishwasher...

  • Page 21: Settings

    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 with the mode selector To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection with the mode selector Setting Current setting...
  • Page 22 Settings Table continued from last page Settings Options Sound Feedback 0/1/2/3 This sound is used to confirm each button press. Volume 0/1/2/3 The buzzer indicates when a dishwashing program has ended. Error messages are always indicated by a loud buzzer. Rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/5/TAB Setting for rinse aid dosage.
  • Page 23 Settings Table continued from last page Settings Options Water hardness 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending on the hardness of the water supply. It is important that this setting is correct! German water French water Recommended hardness hardness setting scale...

  • Page 24: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning Top up rinse aid When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display. Press to open 1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max. 3.

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Filters

    Care and cleaning Cleaning the filters Coarse filter The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter when necessary. It should be cleaned at regular intervals depending on how often the dishwasher is used.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Care and cleaning Check that the coloured stop on the right in the bottom drain is in place. NOTE! Dishwashing results may be affected if the coarse and fine filters are incorrectly fitted. The dishwasher must not be used without the filters in place! Cleaning the spray arms Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked.

  • Page 27: Clean The Dishwasher Inside And Out

    Care and cleaning Lower spray arm • Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it. Clean the dishwasher inside and out Door and door seal Open the door. Clean the sides of the door and the door seal regularly with a slightly damp cloth. Clean the door seal at the lower front edge of the dishwasher with a washing-up brush.
  • Page 28 Care and cleaning • Shut off the water. • Remove the plug from the wall socket. • Call the service department. Drainage pump stop NOTE! Do not forget to refit the drainage pump stop. Unblocking the inlet hose filter If the water supply contains small particles, the outer filter on the inlet hose may become blocked, which results in Water inlet fault.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 30 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action Cannot close door. The baskets are not correctly Check that the baskets are positioned. correctly positioned horizontally. Check that the dishes are not blocking the baskets from sliding properly into place. The door lock does not click into Check the door lock.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action The dishwasher does not start. The Start/Stop start button has Press and hold Start/Stop until been pressed for too short a the display shows "Program time. started". The door is not properly closed. Check.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page 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 Clean the spray arms. See the blocked.
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action Spots or films on the dishes. Incorrect rinse aid dosage See the chapter Settings. setting. The setting TAB is activated and Switch all-in-one detergents or all-in-one detergent with deactivate the setting TAB and insufficient drying effect is being top up with salt and separate used.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action Water remains in the The filters are blocked. Clean the coarse and fine filters. dishwasher. The filters are not fitted correctly. Check that the filter handle is locked in the stop position. Debris in the drainage pump.

  • Page 35: Installation

    Installation [mm] *Remove the locking nuts when installing in a recess measuring 820-821 mm. Nominal dimensions. Actual measurements may vary. Safety instructions • Connections to electricity, water and drainage must be performed by a qualified professional. • Always follow applicable regulations for water, drainage and electricity. •...

  • Page 36: Transport Protection For The Door

    Installation Transport protection for the door Do not forget to remove the transport protection for the door when unpacking the dishwasher. Placing the dishwasher The dishwasher can be installed built-in, completely freestanding or partially built-in. Make sure the area on which the dishwasher is to be installed is firm. A.

  • Page 37: Affix The Protective Film

    Installation WARNING! A completely freestanding dishwasher must be fitted with anti-tip brackets. C. Partially built-in If the dishwasher is located so that one of its sides is visible, a side panel must be fitted. Accessories can be purchased where you bought the dishwasher. Affix the protective film Affix the protective film (packed in the document bag).
  • Page 38 Installation 4. Adjust the front feet by turning them clockwise to raise and anticlockwise to lower the dishwasher. 16 mm 24 mm 5. Check that there is an air gap of at least 3 mm between the underside of the worktop and the top edge of the dishwasher.

  • Page 39: Drainage Connection

    Installation Drainage connection This dishwasher is suitable for installing in a raised recess (to attain an ergonomic working height). This means that the dishwasher can be placed so that the drainage hose runs to a lower level than the bottom of the dishwasher, such as by routing it directly to a floor drain. The dishwasher is fitted with an integrated anti-siphon device to prevent the machine from being emptied of water during the wash cycle.

  • Page 40: Connection To Water Supply

    Installation Connection to water supply Use only the inlet hose supplied with the dishwasher. Do not re-use old or other spare hoses. The supply pipe must be fitted with a water tap (stopcock). The water tap must be easily accessible, so that the water can be shut off if the dishwasher has to be moved.
  • Page 41 Installation 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 edge of the dishwasher, the dishwasher ought to be screwed into place with two extra screws.

  • Page 42: Dishwasher Toe Kick

    Installation Dishwasher toe kick The dishwasher is supplied with a toe kick. Fit the sound insulation (only certain models) Fit the sound insulation (1-3 pieces depending on the plinth depth). Fit the toe kick...

  • Page 43: Service

    Read the chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the service centre. If you have encountered a problem that you cannot resolve, please contact your nearest service centre for professional help, see www.asko.com. Our website also has information about spare part availability and what you can repair yourself.

  • Page 44: Technical Data And Energy Labelling

    In accordance with the EN 50242 / EN 60436 standard. Information for consumers Information about your product can be found at www.asko.com/energylabel, where you will also find a link to the European Product Database for Energy Labelling, EPREL. Or else visit https://eprel.ec.europa.eu directly.
  • Page 45 ASKO APPLIANCES AB • SOCKERBRUKSGATAN 3, SE-531 40 LIDKÖPING, SWEDEN • WWW.ASKO.COM 825748 We reserve the right to make changes.

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