Basic Course; Load The Baskets Correctly; Dishwashing Detergent - Asko D5233 Operating Instructions Manual

Basic Course

Below are step-by-step instructions to help you ac-
hieve the best possible dishwashing results.

Load the baskets correctly!

Thanks to Self Cleaning System, you
do not need to rinse the dishes under running
water. Simply remove large food particles and
debris. Convenient and environmentally-friendly!
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and
saucers in the upper basket. Wine glasses should
be hung from or leaned against the wine glass
shelf and knives placed in the knife stand if pre-
sent.
Note!
Ensure that all soiled surfaces face inwards or
downwards!
Place dinner plates, side plates, serving dishes,
saucepans, and cutlery (in the cutlery basket)
in the lower basket. The removable plate insert,
which comes with certain models, can be easily
removed to provide room for large plates, sau-
cepans, and pots, or placed in three alternative
positions.
Stand the cutlery with handles downward and as
spread out as possible. Ensure that spoons are
not resting inside each other.
Do not put cutlery made of different materials -
such as silver and stainless steel - in the same
compartment (risk of stains).
The cutlery basket has a folding flap in the
middle for small items or narrow shafts, such
as electric whisks.
Place long cutlery and carving knives in the
special knife box (if present) or in the upper
basket.
Check that the spray arms are able to move
freely. See the section entitled Fragile Dishes if
you want to wash objects that may be fragile.

Dishwashing 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 deter-
gent 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 deter-
mine 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 be-
low 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
a while. This can be removed by replacing the
prewash detergent with two tablespoons of
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