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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DBI243IB.W.AU
Dishwasher
DBI243IB.S.AU
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DBI243IB.W.AU Dishwasher DBI243IB.S.AU...
  • 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 place settings: 14 • 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 Some detergent may remain inside! After adding detergent, always start the dishwasher immediately. WARNING! Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other baskets. WARNING! Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed.
  • Page 6: Disposal

    Safety instructions • Protective plastic made from polyethylene (PE). Disposal The dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recycling. When the dishwasher has reached the end of its service life and is to be disposed of, it should immediately be made unusable. Pull out the power cable and cut it as short as possible. Contact your local authority for information about where and how your dishwasher should be correctly recycled.
  • Page 7: Before Washing For The First Time

    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 switch...
  • Page 8 Before washing for the first time Table continued from last page Top up rinse aid 1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max. 3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment. 4.
  • 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

    Loading the dishwasher 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. Lower basket Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
  • Page 12 Loading the dishwasher Foldable tines Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots and pans. Release the foldable tines by pressing the catch inwards before adjusting their position. Washing large plates 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 than 25 cm.
  • Page 13: Cutlery Basket

    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. 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.
  • 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 purchased your 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. 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 any options 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 Hygiene This program is designed to meet strict hygiene demands. Quick A short program for slightly soiled dishes. (This program is not intended for burnt food, such as on oven dishes.) Intensive A program with a high temperature to dissolve grease on very dirty dishes, such as pans, casserole dishes and oven dishes.
  • Page 18: Time Remaining

    Using the dishwasher If the dishwasher is not started within 2 minutes of the last button press, the machine switches off. Time remaining Once you have chosen a program, a program mode and options, the time the program took when last used is displayed.
  • Page 19: Unloading The Dishwasher

    Using the dishwasher • Open the door a little once the program has finished. • Allow the dishes to cool before unloading the dishwasher. Unloading the dishwasher Hot porcelain is more fragile. Leave the dishes to cool in the dishwasher before unloading them. Unload the lower basket first to avoid any water drops from the upper basket falling onto the dishes in the lower basket.
  • 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 using the mode selector To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection using 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 Setting for rinse aid dosage.
  • Page 23: 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 24 Care and cleaning Fine filter Debris that collects on the fine filter is automatically rinsed away during each wash. Clean the fine filter when necessary. It should be cleaned at regular intervals depending on how often the dishwasher is used. Fine filter 1.
  • Page 25: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    Care and cleaning Cleaning the spray arms Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. Remove any debris using a pin or something similar. The spray arms also have holes on their undersides. To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the spray arms. Remember to fit them firmly back into place after cleaning.
  • Page 26: Clean The Dishwasher Inside And Out

    Care and cleaning 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. Display and buttons Keep the display and the buttons clean.
  • Page 27 Care and cleaning 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. 1.
  • Page 28: 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 29 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 dishwasher does not start.
  • Page 30 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 blocked.
  • Page 31 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action The dishes have a sticky Rinse aid dosage setting too Reduce the dosage. See the white/blue film. high. chapter Settings. If you have very soft water, you may want to dilute the rinse aid 50:50 with water.
  • Page 32 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action Bad odour in dishwasher. Dirt around the seals and in Clean with washing-up brush corners. and low foaming cleaner. Low temperature programs have Run a program with a high been selected for a prolonged temperature once or twice a period.
  • Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: 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 36: Drainage Connection

    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 37: Connection To Water Supply

    Installation with an integrated anti-siphon device to prevent the machine from being emptied of water during the wash cycle. min. 14 mm 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.
  • Page 38: Electrical Connection

    Installation Once the installation is complete, turn on the water tap and allow the pressure to settle for a while. Check that all connections are watertight. Connection to cold water supply Connect the dishwasher to the cold water supply if the building is heated using oil, electricity or gas. Connection to hot water supply Connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply (max.
  • Page 39 Installation After fastening the machine, check that the front feet still touch the floor. 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 screwed into place with two extra screws.
  • Page 40: Dishwasher Kick Panel

    Installation Dishwasher kick panel The dishwasher is supplied with a kick panel. Install the sound insulation (only certain models) Install the kick panel...
  • Page 41: Asko Service

    ASKO Service Information about your product There is a QR code on the compliance plate. Scan the code to view information about your product. Contact the service department 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.
  • Page 42: Technical Information

    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.
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