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Contents Your dishwasher ........ConnectLife ..........Safety instructions ........Connect to a network and pair ....Child lock ............. Remote control the dishwasher ....Installation ............ Remote start the dishwasher ....... Overflow guard ..........Pair more devices ........Packaging ............ Turn off existing WiFi / Turn on existing Disposal ............
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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.
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Safety instructions Read the user manual and keep it in a safe place! Number of standard 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.
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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.
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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).
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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 .
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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.
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Before washing for the first time Top up auto dose Fill the automatic dosing compartment with dishwasher detergent gel if you have activated the Auto dose setting. Lift up to open 1. Open the lid of the automatic dosing compartment for dishwasher detergent gel. 2.
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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.
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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.
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Loading the dishwasher Top cutlery tray The top cutlery tray has space for cutlery, ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items. Avoid placing tall objects in the top cutlery tray. They can block the top spray arm. Raising the top cutlery tray 1.
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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. Knife stand Raising and lowering the upper basket 1.
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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 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 Pre-selected at factory: 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.
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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.
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Loading the dishwasher Accessory Buy a mini 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.
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Using the dishwasher Add detergent You have two options for adding detergent – manual or automatic. To activate Auto dose, see the chapter Settings. The manual detergent compartment can be used as a supplement even when Auto dose is activated (e.g. for dishwasher detergent with bleaching agent or if the automatic dosing compartment is empty).
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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.
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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...
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Using the dishwasher The drying time of the Auto door open option varies (from 5 to 90 minutes) depending on the model, program and temperature of the final rinse. The Auto door open option is pre-selected for some programs. NOTE! For the best drying results, do not close the door before the drying phase has finished and the machine has automatically switched off.
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Using the dishwasher 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. Red - Do not load You should not load more dishes (risk of poorer dishwashing result).
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Using the dishwasher 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. Moreover, the end of the program is indicated by the status light turning green. Once the dishwasher door is opened and the program has finished "Program done"...
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ConnectLife ConnectLife is a smart home platform that connects people, devices and services. The ConnectLife application includes advanced digital services and carefree solutions that allow users to monitor and control appliances, receive notifications from a smartphone, and update software (supported features may vary depending on your appliance and the region/country in which you are located).
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ConnectLife 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 ConnectLife app to monitor the dishwasher and change settings. Remote start the dishwasher To remote start the dishwasher, press .
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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 Automatic child lock On/Off You can activate the Automatic child lock setting to prevent children from starting the dishwasher. To temporarily deactivate or activate the Automatic child lock setting, press and hold for three seconds. Display Logotype On/Off Setting to hide the logo shown on the display.
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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 above 5 °dH (9 °fH / 6 °eH / 0.9 mmol/l), fill with salt.
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Settings Settings Alternatives Exit To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and press...
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Care and cleaning Top up rinse aid When the rinse aid needs topping up, the symbol lights on the display. See the chapter Before washing for the first time. Top up salt When the salt needs topping up, the symbol lights on the display. See the chapter Before washing for the first time.
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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.
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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.
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Care and cleaning Upper spray arm Pull out the upper basket. Unscrew the spray arm bearings anticlockwise 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.
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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 error message Water outlet fault or BLDC drain pump fault. 1.
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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 Winter storage/Transport Store the dishwasher above freezing temperature and avoid long transport distances in very cold weather.
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Troubleshooting Error messages Action Overfilling water 1 Unblocking 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.
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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. See the blocked. chapter Care and cleaning. Unsuitable dishwashing Select a program with a high program.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action Spots on stainless steel or silver. Some foodstuffs, such as Rinse off these types of mustard, mayonnaise, lemon, foodstuffs if not starting the vinegar, salt and dressings, can dishwasher immediately. Use cause spots on stainless steel if the Rinse and hold program.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action Spots left after washing. Lipstick and tea/coffee stains Use a detergent with a can be difficult to remove. bleaching agent. Dishwasher detergent gel is being used. If necessary, on such occasions dishwasher detergent powder or all-in-one detergent with bleaching agent can be added to the manual detergent compartment (when...
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Troubleshooting 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.
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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 ConnectLife. the display. WiFi connection is deactivated. Activate WiFi connection.
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Installation 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. [mm] *Remove the locking nuts when installing in a recess measuring 820-821 mm. Cover door length. Cover door with slide function fitted, which means the cover door slides upwards/outwards when the dishwasher is opened.
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Installation Make sure the area on which the dishwasher is to be installed is firm. Adjust the adjustable feet so that the dishwasher is level. Tighten the lock nuts. If the dishwasher is built-in the surrounding furnishings must be resistant to any condensation from the dishwasher.
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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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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.
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In accordance with the EN 60436 standard. Information for consumers Information about your appliance can be found at https://global.asko.com/energy-label. You can also find information in the EU Product Registration database for Energy Labelling, EPREL. Scan the QR code on the energy label supplied with the dishwasher (or go to https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and search for the model name).
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