Asko D5434 Operating Instructions Manual page 13

Dishwashing
a while. If this happens, run the Heavy wash program
with high temperature and two tablespoons of citric
acid or commercially available dishwasher cleaner in
the detergent compartment (with no dishes in the
machine).
NOTE!
We recommend that you do not add prewash
detergent for the program Quick wash.
NOTE!
If you use a dishwashing detergent with a rinse aid
additive, you should not fill the rinse aid dispenser.
This could cause a film on your dishes.
WARNING!
Children must be supervised – dishwasher detergent
is corrosive!
Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness
Water hardness
Soft
(0-3 grains per gallon)
Medium
(4-8 grains per gallon)
Hard
(9+ grains*)
*12 grains and higher is extremely hard water.
NOTE!
Use only dishwasher detergent! Liquid hand-washing
detergent must not be used as the foam that forms
prevents the dishwasher from operating effectively.
Dishwasher tablets
Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser
lid. There is a risk that the detergent will not be
released properly if the lid is tight and cannot open
correctly.
NOTE!
Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short
programs (less than 75 minutes). Use powder or
liquid dishwasher detergent instead.
3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent
Read through the directions for these products
carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the detergent
manufacturer.
Detergent amounts
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 2 tablespoons
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 2 to 3 tablespoons
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