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DFI544H/1
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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL DFI544H/1 Dishwasher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Your dishwasher ........Once the program has finished ....Safety instructions ........The best drying results ........ Child lock ............. Unloading the dishwasher ......Installation ............ Program chart ..........Overflow guard ..........Settings ............Packaging ............ Care and cleaning ........Disposal ............

  • Page 3: Your Dishwasher

    "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.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 5: Child Lock

    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.

  • Page 6: Before Washing For The First Time

    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).

  • Page 7: Basic Settings

    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 .

  • Page 8: Top Up Rinse Aid

    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.

  • Page 9: Top Up Auto Dose

    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.

  • Page 10: Greener Dishwashing

    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.

  • Page 11: Loading The Dishwasher

    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.

  • Page 12: Top Cutlery Tray

    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.

  • Page 13: 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. Knife stand Raising and lowering the upper basket 1.

  • Page 14: Lower Basket

    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.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Cutlery Basket

    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.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Using The Dishwasher

    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).

  • Page 19: On/Standby Mode

    Using the dishwasher On/Standby mode Start/Stop Select program Select program mode Select option On/Standby mode 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.

  • Page 20: Select Program Mode

    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...

  • Page 21: Select Option

    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.) Delayed start When you select Delayed start, the dishwasher will start 1-24 hours after you have pressed closed the door.

  • Page 22: Status Light

    Using the dishwasher Status light The status light at the bottom on the dishwasher provides information by means of 3 different colours. A lens for a forward-facing status light can be fitted. See the chapter Installation. Status light Blue - Load more The program has started, but you can still load more dishes.

  • Page 23: The Best Drying Results

    Using the dishwasher The dishwasher automatically enters standby mode after the program has finished. Shut off the water tap after each use (if required by your insurance company). The best drying results Fully load the dishwasher. Angle dishes with hollows, such as cups, so that the rinse water will run off. This is also important for plastic items.

  • Page 24: Program Chart

    Program chart...

  • Page 25: Settings

    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...
  • Page 26 Settings Settings Alternatives 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. 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.
  • Page 27 Settings Settings Alternatives Interior light at On/Off Select whether the interior light is to be power off switched on when the dishwasher is turned off and the door is opened. (If is turned on, the interior light is always switched on when the door is opened.) Odour control On/Off...

  • Page 28: Care And Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 29: Clean The Filters

    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.

  • Page 30: Cleaning The Spray Arms

    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.

  • Page 31: Clean The Outside Of The Dishwasher

    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.

  • Page 32: Remove Blockages

    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.

  • Page 33: Winter Storage/Transport

    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.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 35 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.
  • Page 36 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. The dishwasher has been Close the door and wait. After a opened while a program is in while, the dishwasher continues progress.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not clean. The spray arms are not rotating Check that the dishes are not freely. 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.
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40 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.

  • Page 41: Installation

    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] 1191 32-94 *Remove the locking nuts when installing in a recess measuring 820-821 mm. Cover door length.

  • Page 42: Setup

    Installation Setup The recess and connection dimensions are included in the separate installation instructions. Check that all dimensions are correct before starting the installation. Note that the height of the cover door can be adjusted to match other fittings. Handle the front corners of the dishwasher with care so that they do not get bent, which can affect door opening.

  • Page 43: Electrical Connection

    Installation NOTE! Do not exceed the permitted water supply temperature. Certain materials used in some cookware cannot withstand high heat. See Fragile dishes in the chapter Loading the dishwasher. Electrical connection Information about the electrical connection can be found on the serial number plate. This specification must match the electricity supply.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Technical Data And Energy Labelling

    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).
  • Page 46 WWW.ASKO.COM 945373 We reserve the right to make changes.

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