Add Detergent - Asko D5554 Operating Instructions Manual

Dishwashing
Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other.
The cutlery basket is placed in the lower basket.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with
the points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally
in other baskets.
Do not place cutlery made of different materials, such
as silver and stainless steel, in the same place (risk
of discoloration).
The cutlery basket has a fold-down section in the
middle for small items, or small shafts, such as electric
whisk attachments.
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Check that the spray arms can
rotate freely
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Add detergent

We recommend that you use only unscented,
granular automatic dishwashing detergent.
Using the wrong detergent could cause flooding
and/or damage your dishwasher. Do not use
detergent that has been wet and is clumped. Also,
check the expiration date on the container.
The amount of detergent needed can vary due to
differences in water hardness. To determine the water
hardness in your area, contact your local water utility
or area water softening company. The harder the
water, the more detergent you may need. Refer to the
chart below for the recommended detergent amounts
based on water hardness. Remember, you should
adjust the amount of detergent you use by small
amounts until you find the correct amount. Twelve
grains and higher is extremely hard water and
detergent alone may not be enough. You may need
to use a water softener to maximize the performance
of your dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard water
(9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to
prevent hard water deposits from forming in tank and
wash system. In hard water areas, both the dishes
and the machine can develop a white or gray film after
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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 programs Quick wash or Super
Quick.
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!
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.
Customer Care Center
1-800-898-1879
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