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Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and ful ll your needs for many years to come.
Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality, and high quality. These
are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they are greatly appreciated
throughout the world.
To get the most out of your new dishwasher, we recommend that you read the operating
instructions before using it. The operating instructions also include information on how
you can help protect the environment.
ASKO D5894XXLHS
Operating Instructions
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Dishwasher Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will meet your expectations and ful ll your needs for many years to come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality, and high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the world. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Before washing for the first time Service Read the operating instructions Warranty Be careful with certain materials How to contact ASKO Appliances Inc. Checking water hardness Quick guide Important safety instructions Winter storage/Transport Overflow guard function Care and maintenance... -
Page 3: Before Washing For The First Time
Before washing for the first time Do you need this Use&Care Guide in Spanish? Log on to www.askousa.com/customer-care to download. ¿Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askousa.com/customer-care y descárguesela. Read the operating instructions Read through the operating instructions before using the dishwasher, especially the sections Important safety instructions, Child safety, and Dishwashing. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open REFERENCE flame during this time. • When removing an old dishwasher from service or discarding it, remove the door to the washing compartment. -
Page 5: Child Safety
Child safety Activate child lock (button lock) TIP! You can activate the child lock (button lock) to prevent Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive, children from starting the dishwasher (see the section so always keep them out of reach of children. Special settings). -
Page 6: Dishwasher Components
Dishwasher components* Status light S TA R T P R O G S T O P Knife basket Upper basket Interior light Spray arms Middle basket Serial number plate Filters Lower basket Cutlery basket Rinse aid compartment Detergent compartment Panel *Specifications may differ depending on the model and market. -
Page 7: Dishwasher Baskets
Dishwasher baskets* Upper basket 1. Wine glass shelf 2. Handle 3. Knife guard 4. Spray arm 5. Locking handle for upper basket Raising the upper basket 1. Pull out the upper basket. 2. Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and lift it up. -
Page 8: Lower Basket
Dishwasher baskets* Lower basket 1. Wine glass shelf 2. Fold-down bowl support left 3. Fold-down plate support right 4. Forward mount for plate support (used for plates with a diameter greater than 9 3/4" (25 cm)) 5. Handle NOTE! Plastic items should not be placed in the circled area of the lower basket as they can be damaged by the heat. - Page 9 Dishwasher baskets* Extra cutlery basket (disassembly) Extra cutlery basket (assembly) TIP! The disassembled parts can also be mounted on the large cutlery basket to make an even larger cutlery basket. *Specifications may differ depending on the model and market. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
- Page 10 Dishwasher baskets* Positioning of extra cutlery basket Upper basket Lower basket *Specifications may differ depending on the model and market. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
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Page 11: Front Panel
Front panel The panel is fitted with touch buttons with audible feedback (see the chapter Special settings). S TA R T P R O G S T O P Main power switch Navigation buttons Program selector Start/Stop Display NOTE! • The touch buttons only react to use when the door is open. Wait a moment before pressing the touch buttons after opening the door. -
Page 12: Economic Dishwashing
Economic dishwashing Run programs only with a full load Wait until the dishwasher is fully loaded before running a program, this way you save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold program to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odors while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded. -
Page 13: Fragile Dishes
Fragile dishes Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be Plastic items for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand Avoid washing plastic items that cannot withstand high temperatures, others can be damaged by high temperatures. dishwasher detergent. Your machine is equipped with a turbo dryer, which Fragile decoration improves the drying of plastic and other items. -
Page 14: Dishwashing
Dishwashing Below are step-by-step instructions to help you achieve the best possible dishwashing results. Load the baskets correctly Do not rinse dishes under running water before loading them in the dishwasher. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher. See the section Fragile dishes if you want to wash items that may be considered fragile. -
Page 15: Add Detergent
Dishwashing Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other. a while. If this happens, run the Heavy wash program The cutlery basket is placed in the lower basket. with high temperature and two tablespoons of citric acid or commercially available dishwasher cleaner in the detergent compartment (with no dishes in the machine). - Page 16 Dishwashing Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness Water hardness Detergent amounts Soft Prewash 1 teaspoon (0-3 grains per gallon) Main wash 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons Medium Prewash 1 teaspoon (4-8 grains per gallon) Main wash 1 to 2 tablespoons Hard Prewash 1 teaspoon (9+ grains*)
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Page 17: Select The Program
Dishwashing Lower half wash Press the main power switch You can use this program when you only want to wash until the display lights up plates and cutlery in the lower basket. Lightly soiled dishes can also be placed in the upper basket. Select the program Eco wash Press the Program selector one or more times... - Page 18 Dishwashing Program chart Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
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Page 19: Select Options
Dishwashing Select options If you do not want to select any more options, press the Program selector to exit the options menu. P R O G Description Loading the This option activates both spray arms and enables you to baskets wash both the upper and lower baskets. - Page 20 Dishwashing Description Drying A higher temperature in the final rinse and a longer drying Long dry phase improves the drying result if you select Long dry. No dry This causes a slight increase in energy consumption. If you want a program without drying, press the option button again and the symbol turns off.
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Page 21: After Dishwashing
Dishwashing If the dishwasher is turned off using the Press Start/Stop and close the main power switch or due to a power door failure The display shows "Program started". Close If the program was not finished, the interrupted the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not program resumes when power is restored. -
Page 22: Special Settings
Special settings How to open the special settings menu: Press the button until Special settings appears on the display. Press the button once. How to save a selection: S TA R T P R O G S T O P Press to save and exit the special settings menu. - Page 23 Special settings Description No. of cycles Shows the water consumption of the last program, as well as the total Water consumption number of program cycles the dishwashers has run. Finally, press to save and exit the menu. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
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Page 24: Time Remaining
Time remaining Once you have selected a program and options, the display indicates how long the program took the last time it was used.Once you have started the dishwasher, the display indicates how much program time remains. 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. -
Page 25: Status Light
Status light The status light at the bottom on the dishwasher provides information by means of 3 different colors. Status light Blue Load more. The program has started, but you can still load more dishes. Do not load. You should not load more dishes (risk of poor dishwashing result). -
Page 26: Care And Maintenance Instructions
Care and maintenance instructions The dishwasher tub is made of stainless steel and is 1. Turn the handle counterclockwise once. kept clean through normal use. However, if you have hard water, limescale deposits may form in the dishwasher. 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... -
Page 27: Drain Pump
Care and maintenance instructions Drain pump NOTE! The pump can be accessed from inside the Do not forget to reinstall the drain pump access dishwasher. cover. 1. Cut the power to the dishwasher by unplugging the unit from the power outlet. 2. -
Page 28: Upper Spray Arm
Care and maintenance instructions Upper spray arm Door 1. Pull out the basket. When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a 2. Unscrew the spray arm bearings as illustrated to slightly damp cloth (with a little cleaner if necessary). remove the spray arm from the upper basket. -
Page 29: Rinse Aid
Rinse aid Select dosage The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 Drying is faster if you use rinse aid. When the rinse (off) and 6. aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display. Increase the rinse aid dosage: Top up with rinse aid •... -
Page 30: Error Messages
Error messages Display Action Overfilling Call the Customer Care Center. Water outlet fault See "Possible causes" in the chapter Troubleshooting. Water inlet fault Check that the water supply valve is on. Inlet valve leakage Turn off the water supply valve and call the Customer Care Center Clean filter Clean the filters. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not clean. The spray arms do not rotate. Remove the arms and clean them. Check that the dishes are not blocking the spray arms. Detergent is too old. Detergent is a Avoid large packages. perishable product. - Page 32 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The dishwasher does not start. You have forgotten to turn on the main Press and hold the main power switch power switch. until the display lights up. The door is not properly closed. Check. A fuse/circuit breaker has been Check.
- Page 33 Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action Cannot close door. The baskets are not correctly posi- Check that the baskets are correctly tioned. positioned horizontally, and that the middle basket's water connector is in line with its spray pipe. Check that the dishes are not blocking the baskets from sliding properly into place.
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Page 34: Technical Information
Technical information Information for test institute Energy standard USA: Energy label FTC, 10 CFR Part 430 Wash performance ANSI/AHAM DW-1-2005 CAN: Energy label CSA C 373-04 Program for test: Normal wash 120 °F (50 °C), Short dry Dosages during testing Rinse aid dosage: Loading for wash performance test Upper basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1... - Page 35 90 days from the date of purchase. Lifetime ASKO replacement parts (labor cost not included) for the stainless steel tank if it exhibits a manufacturing defect such as cracking or rusting through. Service must be provided by an authorized ASKO service agent.
- Page 36 5. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the continental United States. 6. Pickup and delivery. ASKO washers are designed to be repaired in the home. In no event shall ASKO Appliances Inc. be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.
- Page 37 Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
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- Page 40 Quick guide Load the baskets Press the main power switch until the display lights up Do not rinse dishes under running water before loading them in the dishwasher. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the Select a program and any dishwasher.