Asko DFI643.AU Operating Instructions Manual
Asko DFI643.AU Operating Instructions Manual

Asko DFI643.AU Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DFI643.AU
Dishwasher
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DFI643.AU Dishwasher...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your dishwasher ........Stopping or changing a program ....Welcome to our growing ASKO family! ..If you want to load more dishes ....Safety instructions ........If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power Activate child lock (Kid Safe ) ....
  • Page 3: Your Dishwasher

    "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...
  • 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

    Open the door and press the main power switch. "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 ensure good dishwashing results.
  • 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 program mode Select any options The main power switch Open the door and press the main power switch. Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off. Select program Select a program to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are.
  • Page 17: Select Program Mode

    Using the dishwasher Hygiene This program is designed to meet strict hygiene demands. Crystal glass A gentle dishwashing program with a low temperature for washing fragile items made of crystal/glass, such as crystal glass from Orrefors. Remember to use only a small amount of detergent and to place items so that they do not touch each other during the wash.
  • Page 18: Select Option

    Using the dishwasher Select option To select an option, press the option button until the desired option is shown on the display. The available options vary between programs. Extra Dry The Extra Dry option improves the drying results by using a longer drying cycle and a higher temperature in the final rinse.
  • Page 19: Stopping Or Changing A Program

    Using the dishwasher Red - Do not load You should not load any more dishes (risk of poorer dishwashing result). A flashing light indicates that the door has been opened while a program is in progress. If it flashes when the door is closed, an error has occurred. See the chapter Troubleshooting. Green - Unload The dishwashing program is finished.
  • Page 20 Using the dishwasher Unload the lower basket first to avoid any water drops from the upper basket falling onto the dishes in the lower basket.
  • Page 21: Program Chart

    Using the dishwasher...
  • Page 22: 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 Navigation buttons for choosing setting Mode selector to confirm current setting Setting...
  • Page 23 Settings Table continued from last page Settings Options Display settings Contrast top For adjusting the contrast of the display. display1/2/3/4 Logo in top display On/Off Setting to hide the logo shown on the display. Feedback sound 0/1/2/3 This sound is used to confirm each button press.
  • 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 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 26: 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 27: 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 28 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 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 dishwasher does not start.
  • Page 31 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 32 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 33 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action Grease deposits in the Low temperature programs have Select a program with Intensive dishwasher. been selected for a prolonged mode. The program will use a period. higher temperature to dissolve grease on very dirty dishes.
  • Page 34: Installation

    Installation [mm] *Remove locking nuts for an installed height of 820-821 mm. **Door length. Nominal dimensions. Actual measurements may vary. It is important that you read through and follow the instructions and directions below. Conduct installation and connection in accordance with the separate installation instructions. Safety instructions •...
  • Page 35: Drainage Connection

    Installation • Attach the protective film (packed in the document bag) to the underside of the worktop. The protective film is to protect the worktop from moisture. • Note that the door springs may need adjusting after a cover door has been fitted. Adjust the left and right door springs equally until the door is evenly balanced.
  • Page 36: Electrical Connection

    Installation Electrical connection Information about the electrical connection can be found on the compliance plate. This specification must match the electricity supply. The dishwasher must be connected to an earthed wall socket. The electric wall socket must be placed outside of the installation area to be easily accessible after installing the dishwasher.
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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.
  • Page 39 ASKO APPLIANCES AB • SOCKERBRUKSGATAN 3, SE-531 40 LIDKÖPING, SWEDEN • WWW.ASKO.COM 846764 We reserve the right to make changes.

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