Contents Your dishwasher ........Unloading the dishwasher ......Safety instructions ........Program chart ..........Child lock ............. Settings ............Installation ............ Care and cleaning ........Overflow guard ..........Top up rinse aid ........... Packaging ............ Top up salt ........... Disposal ............Clean the filters ..........
Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation. Then 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.
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.
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.
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).
5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH / 0.9 mmol/l). Basic settings 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 .
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 also entails greater environmental impact.
Using the dishwasher On/Off Start/Stop Select program Select option Select program mode On/Off 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.
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...
Using the dishwasher Select option Available options are dimly lit. Select the options ( ) to activate them. The options glow brighter when activated. (The options you can select vary between programs.) Auto door open The dishwasher door opens automatically, which shortens the program time and improves the drying results.
Using the dishwasher This may differ somewhat from time to time depending on the temperature of the water supply, the amount of dishes, the ambient temperature and other factors. During the first run of each program, the remaining time displayed can be slightly misleading, as the dishwasher is estimating the time.
Settings 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 Language...
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Settings Settings Alternatives If the dishes have water marks. Decrease the rinse aid dosage: If the dishes have a sticky white/blue film. If the dishes are streaked. Build-up of foam. If you have very soft water, the rinse aid can be diluted 50:50 with water.
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Settings Settings Alternatives Exit To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and press...
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 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.
Care and cleaning Cleaning the spray arms Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. Remove any debris using a pin or the like. The spray arms also have holes underneath. To facilitate cleaning you can remove the spray arms. Remember to fit them firmly back into place afterwards.
Care and cleaning Clean the outside of the dishwasher 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. Control panel Keep the control panel clean.
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 the Water inlet fault error message. 1.
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 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 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.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action Water remains in the The filters are clogged. Clean the coarse and fine filters. dishwasher. The filters are not fitted correctly. Check that the filters are fitted correctly. See the chapter Care and cleaning. Debris in the drainage pump. Clean the drainage pump.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not dry enough. The Auto door open option is not Activate the Auto door open activated. option. 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.
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. Take care during installation! Wear protective gloves! There must always be two people! Place a drip tray on the floor beneath the dishwasher to prevent damage from any water leaks.
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 is intended for installation under a worktop. The recess dimensions are illustrated. Holes for wires/cables need not be larger than 38 mm in diameter. Make sure the edges of such holes are even to prevent damage to the drainage and inlet hoses and the power cable.
Installation NOTE! The surface to which the protective film is affixed 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 worktop. 2.
Installation Check that the drainage 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. 7.
Installation 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. The drainage hose may be extended by a maximum of 2.5 m (the total length of the drainage hose must not exceed 4.5 m).
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.
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.
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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