Contents Your dishwasher ........Connect to a network and pair ....Safety instructions ........Remote control the dishwasher ....Child lock ............. Remote start the dishwasher ....... Installation ............ Pair more devices ........Overflow guard function ......Turn off existing WiFi / Turn on existing Winter storage/Transport ......
Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation. Then open the door and press "Welcome to your ASKO. First time setup." 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 them in a safe place! Number of standard place settings: 15 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.
Safety instructions WARNING! Children must be supervised – dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Child lock You can activate the Automatic child lock setting to prevent children from starting the dishwasher. See the chapter Settings. You can also temporarily activate and deactivate the Child lock function. Press and hold for three seconds.
Before washing for the first time 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 German degrees of water hardness (°dH), French degrees of water hardness (°fH), English degrees of water hardness (°eH) or millimoles per litre (mmol/l).
5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH / 0.9 mmol/l). Basic settings Open the door. Press "Welcome to your ASKO. First time setup." is shown on the display. It is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results. Select setting with .
Before washing for the first time Top up rinse aid Top up the rinse aid compartment with rinse aid if you have selected Rinse aid 1 - 5. Lift up to open Press to close 1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2.
Greener dishwashing Save 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.
Loading the dishwasher Fragile dishes Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand high heat, others can be damaged by dishwasher detergent. Exercise caution with, for example, handmade items, fragile decoration, crystal/glassware, silver, copper, tin, aluminium, wood and plastic.
Loading the dishwasher The dishwasher's baskets The dishwasher is equipped with an upper basket, a middle basket and a lower basket with a cutlery basket. The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the dishwasher setup. Upper 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.
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Loading the dishwasher Raising the upper basket 1. Pull out the upper basket. 2. Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and lift it up. Lowering the upper basket 1. Pull out the upper basket. 2. Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and push in the two locking handles to lower the upper basket.
Loading the dishwasher Middle basket The middle basket is equipped with two different basket inserts. The insert with spray pipes is suitable for low items. The cutlery insert has space for ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items. Insert with spray pipes Cutlery insert Washing larger items If large items are to be washed in the lower basket, either the middle basket’s two inserts can be...
Loading the dishwasher Lower basket Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket. Adjustable plate supports The adjustable plate supports can be adjusted to suit the dishes. Release the plate supports by pushing them inwards before repositioning them.
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Loading the dishwasher Vase and bottle holder Adaptable power zones The dishwasher's two adaptable power zones can be opened in two different positions or turned off. For vases and bottles For pots and pans For higher spray pressure in the lower spray arm Pre-selected at factory: Off Leave the power zones open if you want an increased water flow where, for example, you have...
Loading the dishwasher Cutlery basket Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for knives, and spread them out as much as possible. Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other. The cutlery basket is best placed in the middle at the front of the lower basket to best utilise dishwashing performance from the unique spray zone intended for the cutlery basket.
Using the dishwasher Add detergent 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.
Using the dishwasher On/Off Start/Stop Select program Select program mode Select option On/Off Open the door and press . Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off. Select program Eco is always pre-selected. To select another program, press until the desired program is shown on the display.
Using the dishwasher Time program The program adapts to the specified running time or finish time. With this program it is important to choose a time suited to how dirty the dishes are. Press to set the desired program time. 0:15-0:45 Slightly dirty dishes 1:00-1:30...
Using the dishwasher Select option Available options are dimly lit. Select the options ( ) to activate them. The options glow brighter when activated. (The options you can select vary between programs.) Automatic door opening The dishwasher door opens automatically, which shortens the program time and improves the drying results.
Using the dishwasher Remaining time Once you have selected a program, program mode and options, the time the program took when last used is displayed. Status light The status light at the bottom on the dishwasher provides information by means of 3 different colours. Status light Blue - Load more The program has started, but you can still load more dishes.
Using the dishwasher If the door is open for more than 2 minutes during drying, the program is interrupted. Once the program has finished The end of the program is indicated by one short signal from the buzzer. The chapter Settings describes how to change this function.
WiFi connection Connect Life You can remote control this dishwasher with your smartphone/tablet. Connect the dishwasher to your wireless network to be able to remote control and start the dishwasher using the Connect Life app. The app can be used to find information, change settings, start a program and monitor the dishwasher.
WiFi connection Remote control the dishwasher The dishwasher's network symbol is shown on the display when the dishwasher is paired with a smartphone/tablet. You can use the Connect Life app to monitor the dishwasher and change settings. Remote start the dishwasher To remote start the dishwasher, press .
Settings Open the door and press To open the dishwasher's Settings menu, press until Settings menu is shown on the display and confirm your selection with To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection with Select setting Confirm current setting Settings Alternatives...
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Settings Settings Alternatives Scan the dishwasher's QR code (see the serial number plate). Follow the further instructions in the app. Select Add device. Remove all devices Select Remove all devices to remove all connected devices/users. WiFi factory reset Select WiFi factory reset to restore the default factory settings. Exit Select Exit to exit the menu for Network, press Automatic child lock...
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Settings Settings Alternatives 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! See Water hardness in the chapter Before washing for the first time. For a water supply with a hardness below 6°dH (10°fH / 7°eH / 1.0 mmol/l), select 0.
Care and cleaning Top up rinse aid When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display. Lift up to open Press to close 1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked MAX. 3.
Care and cleaning Clean 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.
Care and cleaning 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! Check that the yellow drainage pump stop on the right in the bottom drain is in place.
Care and cleaning The middle basket's spray pipes The middle basket's spray pipes Pull out the middle basket. Check the holes in the spray pipes. Lower spray arm Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it. Clean the outside of the dishwasher Door and door seal Open the door.
Care and cleaning Remove blockages Unblocking the drainage pump If the dishwasher still contains water after the program has finished, something may be blocking the drainage pump, which results in the Water outlet fault error message. 1. Turn off the machine using and remove the plug from the wall socket.
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Care and cleaning 7. Plug the machine into the wall socket and turn on the water tap. Allow the pressure to settle for a while and check that the connection is watertight. Outer filter on inlet hose Gasket...
Troubleshooting Error messages Action Overfilling water 1 Clear the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, contact your nearest service centre. Water outlet fault See "Water remains in the dishwasher" under "Problem" in the table below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest service centre.
Troubleshooting General Problem Possible causes Action The control panel does not react You have pressed the control Wait a moment then try again. when pressed. panel too soon after opening the door. Child lock or Automatic child See the chapter Safety lock is activated.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The dishwasher does not start. has not been pressed. Press until the display shows "Program started". The door is not properly closed. Check. You have opened the Close the door and wait. After a dishwasher to add more dishes while, the dishwasher continues while a program is in progress.
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Troubleshooting 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 and the blocked. middle basket's spray pipes. See the chapter Care and cleaning.
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Troubleshooting 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.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action Water remains in the The filters are clogged. Clean the coarse and fine filters. dishwasher. The filters are not fitted correctly. Check that the filters are fitted correctly. See the chapter Care and cleaning. Debris in the drainage pump. Clean the drainage pump.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not dry enough. The Automatic door opening Activate the Automatic door option is not activated. opening option. The dishwasher is not fully Fully load the dishwasher. loaded. Rinse aid needs topping up or Top up with rinse aid or increase dosage is set too low.
Troubleshooting WiFi Problem Possible causes Action The dishwasher's network The dishwasher is not Connect the dishwasher to your connected to your wireless wireless network. See the symbol does not appear on network. chapter WiFi connection. the display. WiFi connection is deactivated. Activate WiFi connection.
Installation [mm] *Remove the locking nuts when installing in a recess measuring 860-861 mm. Cover door length. 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. Take care during installation! Wear protective gloves! There must always be two people! Place a drip tray on the floor beneath the dishwasher to prevent damage from any water leaks.
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 is intended for installation under a worktop. The recess dimensions are illustrated. Holes for wires/cables need not be larger than 38 mm in diameter. Make sure the edges of such holes are even to prevent damage to the drainage and inlet hoses and the power cable.
Installation NOTE! The surface to which the protective film is affixed must be clean and dry. Adjust the height and slide the dishwasher into place 1. Start by measuring the height from the floor to the bottom edge of the worktop. 2.
Installation Check that the drainage hose has no kinks or sharp bends. Also check that there is nothing that can damage the hoses. Check that the machine is installed such that the door opens freely, otherwise door lock functionality may be disrupted. 7.
Installation Max. 950 mm The drainage hose can also be connected to a connection nipple on the sink unit's water trap. The connection nipple must have an internal diameter of at least 14 mm. The drainage hose may be extended by a maximum of 2.5 m (the total length of the drainage hose must not exceed 4.5 m).
Installation Electrical connection Information about the electrical connection can be found on the serial number plate. This specification must match the electricity supply. The dishwasher must be connected to an earthed socket. The electric wall socket must be placed outside of the installation area to be easily accessible after installing the dishwasher.
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Installation After fastening the machine, check that the front feet still touch the floor.
Installation Dishwasher toe kick The dishwasher is supplied with a toe kick. Fit the sound insulation. (Found inside the enclosed plastic bag.) Fit the sound insulation (only certain models) Fit the sound insulation (1-2 pieces depending on the plinth depth). Fit the toe kick...
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.
(2) and the model name (3). EU declaration of conformity ASKO Appliances Inc. confirms that the product with a network connection to Connect Life conforms to all legal requirements for the product set out in directive 2014/53/EU. For more information, please visit www.asko.com.
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