Residential Appliances .. On/Off ............Items excluded from warranty ..... Select program ..........Disclaimer ............ Select program mode ........ASKO Customer Care ........Select option ..........Service after expiration of limited warranty ... Start/Stop ............. Number of cycles ........Status light ...........
Install the dishwasher; see the chapter Installation instructions. 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.
Important safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING! When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. • Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose. • Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them out of the reach of children.
Important safety instructions Child safety • Always keep small children away from the machine when it is open. There may be some detergent residue left inside the machine. • Always close the door and start the dishwasher as soon as you put in the detergent. •...
Important safety instructions Disposal The dishwasher is manufactured and labeled for recycling. When the machine has reached the end of its service life and is to be disposed of, it should immediately be made unusable. Pull out the power cord and cut it as short as possible. Contact your municipality for information about where and how your dishwasher can be recycled correctly.
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), millimoles per liter (mmol/l), or grains per gallon (gr/gal).
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Before washing for the first time "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 . Confirm selected setting with...
Before washing for the first time Add rinse aid Fill 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 temperatures, others can be damaged by dishwasher detergent. Use caution with, for example, handmade items, China, crystal/glassware, silver, copper, tin, aluminum, wood, and plastic.
Loading the dishwasher The dishwasher's baskets The dishwasher includes a top cutlery tray, an upper basket, and a lower basket with a cutlery basket. The basket appearance may differ depending on the configuration. Top cutlery tray The top cutlery tray accommodates cutlery, ladles, whisks, and other utensils. Avoid placing tall objects in the top cutlery tray.
Loading the dishwasher Upper basket Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and saucers in the upper basket. Place all soiled surfaces face down. Place wine glasses on the wine glass shelf. Place knives in the knife stand on the right. Knife stand Raising and lowering the upper basket 1.
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 inward before repositioning them.
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Loading the dishwasher Adaptable power zones The dishwasher's two adaptable power zones can be opened in two different positions or turned off. For vases and slim items For pots and pans For higher spray pressure in the lower spray arm Default: Off Leave the power zones open if you want an increased water flow where, for example, you have placed pots and pans or vases and slim items.
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.
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 lead to 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 supply valve if it is turned off. Select program To select a program, press until the desired program is shown on the display. Select a program to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are.
Using the dishwasher Sanitize This program is recommended for baby bottles and cutting boards when additional sanitation is required. The temperature is high in the main wash and in the final rinse. Rinse and hold Use to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded. Self-cleaning Self-cleaning program for sanitizing the dishwasher tub, spray arms, and spray pipes.
Using the dishwasher NOTE! For the best drying results, do not close the door before the drying phase has finished and the machine has automatically switched off. WARNING! The dishwasher door must not be blocked or closed when opened automatically. Doing so may damage the door lock mechanism.
Using the dishwasher Status light The status light at the bottom on the dishwasher provides information by means of 3 different colors. Status light Blue - Load more The program has started, but you can still load more dishes. Red - Do not load You should not load more dishes (can result in poor dishwashing).
Using the dishwasher Once the dishwasher door is opened and the program has finished, "Program done" appears on the display. The dishwasher switches off automatically after the program ends. To minimize the risk of leaks, we recommend that you turn off the water supply valve if away from home for an extended period of time.
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 • If the dishes have a sticky white/blue film. • If the dishes are streaked. • Heavy foaming. If you have very soft water, the rinse aid can be diluted 50:50 with water. 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.
Care and maintenance instructions Add rinse aid When the rinse aid needs filling up, the above symbol lights on the display. Lift up to open Press to close 1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2. Carefully fill up with rinse aid to the level marked MAX. 3.
Care and maintenance instructions Clean the filters Coarse filter The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the drain pump. Empty the coarse filter when necessary. It should be cleaned at regular intervals depending on how often the dishwasher is used.
Care and maintenance instructions 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 drain pump stop (on the right in the bottom drain) is in place.
Care and maintenance instructions • Unscrew the spray arm bearings counterclockwise to remove the spray arm from the upper basket. 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 maintenance instructions Remove blockages Unblocking the drain pump If the dishwasher still contains water after the program has finished, something may be blocking the drain pump, which results in the Water outlet fault error message. 1. Turn off the machine using and remove the plug from the power outlet.
Troubleshooting Error messages Action Overfilling water 1 Unblocking the drain pump. See the chapter Care and maintenance instructions. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Customer Care Center. Water outlet fault See "Water remains in the dishwasher above the filters" under "Problem"...
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Troubleshooting 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.
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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. See the blocked. chapter Care and maintenance instructions.
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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 TAB setting is activated and Switch all-in-one detergents or all-in-one detergent with deactivate the TAB setting and insufficient drying effect is being fill up with salt and separate used.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action "Program paused" is shown on The dishwasher door has been If you want the dishwashing the display. opened while a program is in program to continue, press progress. and close the door within four seconds. If you want to cancel the dishwashing program, press and hold...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action Grease deposits in the Low temperature programs have Select a program with a high dishwasher. been selected for a prolonged temperature to dissolve grease period. on heavily soiled dishes, such as Intensive. Or run a self-cleaning program once or twice a month.
Installation instructions *Remove lock nuts for an installed height of 32 3/4'' (831 mm). If a height of 32 1/4'' (819 mm) is required for ADA compliance, remove the upper trim kit. Also lower the trim kit on the sides. If European widths of 23 5/8'' (600 mm) is required, remove the trim kit.
Installation instructions Transport protection for the door Do not forget to remove the transport protection for the door when unpacking the dishwasher. Trim kit The dishwasher is equipped with a trim kit to fit the 24'' (609 mm) cutout standard. If a European width of 23 5/8'' (600 mm) is required, remove the trim kit.
Installation instructions Placing the dishwasher The dishwasher is intended to be built in under a countertop. The built-in measurements are shown in the illustration. Make sure that the cord and hose hole's edges are even and will not damage the drain and inlet hoses or the power cord.
Installation instructions NOTE! The surface to which the protective film is fitted 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 countertop. 2.
Installation instructions • Check that the drain 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.
Installation instructions Max. 37 3/8'' (950 mm) The drain 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 1/2'' (14 mm). The drain hose may be extended by a maximum of 87" (2.2 m) (the total length of the drain hose must not exceed 177"...
Installation instructions Connection to hot water supply Connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply (max. 140 °F (60 °C)) if the building is heated using an energy-efficient means such as district heating, solar power, or geothermal power. Choosing a hot water connection reduces the dishwasher's energy consumption.
Installation instructions Screwing the dishwasher into place Variant A: Variant B:...
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Installation instructions After fastening the machine, check that the front feet still touch the floor. Screw into the countertop Alternatively, the dishwasher can be screwed into the underside of the countertop.
Installation instructions Dishwasher toe kick The dishwasher is supplied with a toe kick. Fit the sound insulation (only certain models) Fit the toe kick Ensure the floor underneath the toe kick is at same height as the floor underneath the dishwasher.
2. Service calls to correct the installation of the ASKO Product, to instruct you on how to use the ASKO Product, to replace or repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing.
THAN ACTUAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE ASKO PRODUCT AS TO WHICH A CLAIM IS MADE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
Technical information Technical data Height: 32 3/4 - 34 4/5" (831-885 mm) Width: 24" (609 mm) Depth: 21 4/5" (554 mm) Weight: 110 lb (50 kg) Water pressure: 4.2-140 psi (0.03-1.0 MPa) Electrical connection: See serial number plate Rated power: See serial number plate If a height of 32 1/4'' (819 mm) is required for ADA compliance, remove the upper trim kit.
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