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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher
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DWCBI231.W/1
DWCB1231.S/1

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DWCBI231.W/1 Dishwasher DWCB1231.S/1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your dishwasher ........How to get the best drying results ....Welcome to our growing ASKO family! ..Unloading the dishwasher ......Safety instructions ........Program chart ..........Installation ............ Settings ............Winter storage/Transport ......Open the dishwasher's Settings menu ..

  • 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 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: Installation

    Safety instructions WARNING! Children must be supervised dishwasher detergent is corrosive! Installation See the chapter Installation. Winter storage/Transport Store the dishwasher above freezing and avoid long transport distances in very cold weather. Transport the dishwasher upright or laying on its back. Overflow guard function The overflow protection starts pumping out the machine and turns off the water supply if the water level in the dishwasher exceeds the normal level.

  • 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

    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 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 4°dH (6°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

    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. Raising the upper basket 1.

  • 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 Washing large plates Move 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. Accessory Buy a wine glass shelf with space for six tall wine glasses.
  • 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 START STOP 2:00 2:15 Speed mode 58°C Select program Select from more programs 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 ECO is always pre-selected.

  • Page 17: Starting The Dishwasher

    Using the dishwasher SANI This program is ideal to use when hygiene demands are set high. The temperature of the main wash is 60 °C. The final rinse is 85 °C for 4 minutes. SANI Quick Select SANI Quick if you want a quicker program that still fulfils hygiene demands. The temperature of the main wash is 60 °C.

  • Page 18: Status Indicator

    Using the dishwasher Status indicator The status indicator on the front display provides information by means of different colours. Blue - Load more The program has started, but you can still load more dishes. Red - Do not load You should not load more dishes (risk of poorer dishwashing result). A flashing light indicates that the door has been opened while a program is in progress.

  • Page 19: Unloading The Dishwasher

    Using 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 Open the door and press the main power switch until the display lights up. To open the dishwasher's Settings menu, press the Navigation buttons: x 3, To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection with Start/Stop. Navigation buttons for choosing setting Confirm current setting...
  • Page 22 Settings Table continued from last page Settings Options Display settings Contrast top For adjusting the contrast of the top display. display1/2/3/4 Logo in top display On/Off Setting to hide the logo shown on the display. Info in front display1/2 You can choose the information that is shown on the front display.
  • 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 French Recommended water water setting hardness hardness 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 WARNING! In order to avoid rust stains a dishwashing program must be started immediately after adding salt. Never pour dishwasher detergent into the salt compartment. This destroys the water softener! 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.

  • 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 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, close door". The door is not properly closed. Check.
  • 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 the blocked.
  • Page 32 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 33 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. The handle should point straight out from the dishwasher.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting Table continued from last page Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not dry enough. 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. the rinse aid dosage level.

  • Page 35: Installation

    Installation [mm] 1198 30-94 *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. REMOVE 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: Drainage Connection

    Installation Max 0.6 Nm 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: 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 40: 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 41: Dishwasher Toe Kick

    Installation KNOCK Dishwasher toe kick The dishwasher is supplied with a toe kick. Fit the sound insulation (only certain models) Fit the toe kick...

  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 www... (not available when this instructions was printed) directly.
  • Page 44 ASKO APPLIANCES AB • SOCKERBRUKSGATAN 3, SE-531 40 LIDKÖPING, SWEDEN • WWW.ASKO.COM 809212 We reserve the right to make changes.

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