Dishwasher Save these instructions for future reference Dear ASKO customer! Thank you for choosing this quality product from Scandinavia, which was made in Sweden. We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new machine is just as good as the outside and that the ethics and standards that went into the production of this machine are just as high as the quality and perfor- mance that you will receive from it.
Contents Before doing your first wash Service and guarantee Important safety instructions Own comments Child safety Quick Guide Parts of the dishwasher Technical data Baskets Control panel Detergent Dispenser Basic Course Programs Program Description Options Eco-dishwashing Fragile dishes Cleaning Rinse aid Settings Fault indications Troubleshooting...
Before doing your first wash: Read through the directions for use Read through the directions for use before starting to use your machine, especially the Safety, Child Safety, and Basic Course sec- tions. Take care with certain materials Read the Fragile Dishes section before washing china with unglazed decoration or other household goods made of plastic, wood, or crystal requiring careful treatment.
Important safety instructions This manual does not cover all possible may be produced in a hot water system conditions and situations that may occur. that has not been used for two weeks or Common sense and caution should always more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. be used when installing, operating, and If the hot water system has not been used maintaining any appliance.
Child safety! Child safety tips Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children. • Should a child swallow dishwasher deter- gent or rinse aid, give plenty to drink im- mediately, i.e., one or two glasses of milk or water.
Parts of the dishwasher* 1. Upper basket . Spray arms . Lamp . Cutlery basket . Lower basket . Dishwasher detergent compartment 7. Main power switch 8. Rinse Aid Compartment 9. Filter 10. Type plate *Details may differ depending on the model and market! Technical data* Height...
The baskets* 1. Wine glass shelf Upper basket . Knife stop . Upper spray arm . Runner for adjusting basket height . Catch Raising/lowering the upper basket • Pull out the upper basket. • Pull out the catches () on either side of the upper basket and lift or raise the upper basket at the same time.
Control panel S TA R T P R O G S T O P 1. Program selector 8. Temperature . Auto wash 9. Delayed start . Heavy wash 10. Drying . Normal wash 11. Start/stop . Delicate wash . Quick wash 7.
Basic Course Below are step-by-step instructions to help you spoons are not resting inside each other. achieve the best possible dishwashing results. Do not put cutlery made of different materi- Load the baskets correctly! als - such as silver and stainless steel - in the same compartment (risk of stains).
film after a while. This can be removed by Switch on the main switch replacing the prewash detergent with two tablespoons of citric acid. If the water is very hard, use a rinse aid that contains citric acid. Different brands of dishwasher detergent Select program have different amounts of phosphorous for For select program see part...
Press start Standby mode The dishwasher will now start. It man- Once the machine has finished, it only ages the entire wash automatically. draws standby current. Should you wish Ensure that the door is properly closed or to disconnect the power completely, just the machine will not start.
Programs Select a program by pressing the program selector one or more times until the required Rinse & Hold program symbol lights up. See the Program For rinsing the dishes while waiting for the guide below. machine to be filled. Auto wash The dishwasher detects how soiled the dishes are and adjusts water consumption...
Program Description Programview Programs Auto Heavy Normal Delicate Quick Rinse & Hold Program The dish- For heavily For nor- For glass For lightly To rinse info washer soiled loads, mally soiled and china soiled loads dishes that detects how such as pots, loads such which has that are...
Options Select options To select an option, press one of the option buttons. Temperature With the temperature option button you can select the wash temperature yourself. You can vary the temperatures as follows: Normal Economy Auto Heavy: 10°F (70°C) 10°F (°C) Normal: 10°F (°C) 10°F (°C) Delicate :...
Eco-dishwashing Only wash full loads Waiting to run the wash until the machine is full saves energy. Wash at a lower temperature If the dishes are only lightly soiled you can run a Quick wash program and reduce the temperature to 8°F (0°C). Select a program with Economy dry To save energy, select Economy dry.
Fragile dishes A number of household goods are not suit- Plastic able for machine washing. This can be due Certain types of plastic cannot withstand to a variety of reasons. Certain materials the high temperature generated in machine cannot withstand intense heat; others can dishwashing.
Cleaning The dishwasher tub is made of stainless steel and is kept clean through normal use. However, if you have hard water, limescale deposits may form in the machine. If this happens, run an empty machine with a normal wash program with two tablespoons of citric acid in the dishwasher detergent compartment.
Drain pump If the machine still does not start and a buzzing sound is heard, the overflow guard The pump can be accessed from inside the has been activated. machine. • Shut off the water. 1. Cut the power to the machine by pulling •...
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To release the upper spray arm, the upper basket must be removed. 1. Pull out the basket. . Remove the upper spray arm by un- screwing it counter-clockwise from the basket and clean it. . Screw the spray arm back into place. Spray arm Door When cleaning the edge around the door,...
Rinse aid Adding rinse aid Select dosage The dispenser is usually set at 1= soft water. In some cases, drying can be made more ef- However, depending on the water hardness, ficient by using rinse aid. you may need to change the dosage. Machines with indicator on the panel Open the rinse aid cover.
Settings Reprogramming Some of the machine’s functions can be reprogrammed. You get into the machine’s change program using the machine’s ordinary buttons as per the instructions below. The selection will be retained until the next time you reset this function. Even if the machine is turned off at the main switch or loses power for any other reason, all selections registered before the interruption of power will be retained.
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Setting a signal If you want the machine to signal when the wash is complete, you can program it to do this. The machine is set without a signal by default. Switch off the dishwasher at the main switch. Hold in the Delayed start button at the same time as you press the main switch.
Fault indications Display Type of fault Action flashes Too much water Phone service in the dishwasher flashes Fault with water inlet Check that the water tap is open flashes Valve leakage Shut off the water tap and contact service flashes Blocked drain See ‘Possible causes’...
Troubleshooting Problems Action Possible causes The dishes are not clean • The spray arms are not • Lift off the arms and clean rotating • Old dishwasher detergent. • Avoid large packs Note! Detergent is perishable • Incorrect dosage of detergent •...
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Possible causes Action Problems • Rinse off food residue Stains on stainless steel or • Certain food remnants such silver as mustard, mayonnaise, of this type if you do not lemon, vinegar, salt, and intend to start the dish- dressings can cause stains washer immediately on stainless steel if allowed to remain for any length of...
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Problems Action Possible causes Water remains in the • Obstruction in the drain • Disconnect the drain hose machine hose where it is connected to the sink’s water trap. Check that no debris has become stuck. Is the cone-shaped part of the pipe cut so that the diameter is at least 1 •...
Performance information Energy standard USA: ANSI/AHAM DW-1-00 Technical data Height: -/” - -/” 80-910mm** Width: ” (10mm) Depth: ” (10mm) Weight: 10.8 lbs (8 kg)* Water pressure . - 10 0.0 - 1.0 MPa 0.-10(Bar) Electrical connection: See serial tag/rating plate Rated power: See serial tag/rating plate *The weight can vary due to varying specifications.
Installation instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: It is important that you closely follow the instructions provided here. An incorrect or defective installation can lead to higher consumption of energy, water and dishwashing detergent, which can lead to higher costs and poorer clean- ing results.
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* With fill strips and without plastic feet. ** ASKO XLFI dishwashers can be installed either with or without accessory fill strips depending on the type of installation. If the dishwasher cutout has been cut to European widths of 23-5/8” (600 mm), the unit won’t require fill strips.
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Installation and connection information wATER CONNECTION • The machine can be connected to a cold or hot water supply (maximum 10°F, 8°C). However, we recommend connec- tion to a cold water supply. • The inlet pipe has a connector with either a 9/1”...
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Step 1. Fitting the dishwasher in place 1. Loosen the lock nuts on the dishwash- er’s two front steel feet using a /8 inch (1mm) open-ended wrench. Screw the lock nuts down as close to the floor as possible. . Adjust the height of the dishwasher by turning the front steel feet with your hands.
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Fitting the dishwasher in place . Push the plastic feet into place on all three steel feet (included in document bag). Note: Do not attach the plastic feet if the installa- tion space is of minimum height. . Push the dishwasher into the cavity. At the same time, pull the electric cable and drainage and supply hoses through the cable hole.
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Fitting the dishwasher in place 8. Check that there is a space of 1/8 inch ” mm) between the top of the dishwasher 3 mm door and the underside of the worktop. Do not attach the mounting screws. This will be done later. 8.
Step 2. Attaching cover or wooden door Follow the separate instructions supplied with the dishwasher to attach the chosen cover or wooden door to the front of the ma- chine. Note: Once you have fitted the cover or wooden door to the dishwasher, the door springs may need adjusting.
Step 3. Adjusting the door springs The door springs are on the sides of the dishwasher. necessary, pull out the dish- washer and adjust the tension of the door springs. A good idea is to try adjusting one side only first. 1.
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Step 3. Adjusting the door springs . Adjust the spring tension using one of the following methods depending on how much adjustment is needed. If you need to adjust the spring a lot, place the rear mount in another hole. Place the spring further forward to reduce the tension and further back to increase the tension.
Step 4. Connecting electricity, water and drain 1. Connect drain hose The drain hose is routed to an inlet plug on the sink unit’s water trap. Cut the drain hose adapter to the appro Clamp priate size for connection to the undersink drain or garbage disposer.
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Step 5. Checking dishwasher function and fit Test the dishwasher with the rinse programme. Check that the dishwasher takes in water and drains. Also check that none of the connections leak. Also check that adjacent drawers and cup- boards can be opened when the dishwasher door is open.
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Step 6. Securing the dishwasher 1. Pull out the upper basket, and the centre basket if present, and turn the basket stop on the runner outwards. . Remove the upper basket, and the centre basket if present, by pulling the basket(s) out as far as possible.
Securing the dishwasher . Cover the screw holes on the sides with the supplied plastic plugs. Push in the plugs diagonally to fit them in place. . Check that the dishwasher’s two front steel feet are solidly placed on the floor, that is, the dishwasher is not hanging in the air.
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Securing the dishwasher Also adjust the rear foot if necessary so that the dishwasher is level. 7. Tighten the mounting screws on the front feet with a /8 inch (1 mm) open-ended wrench. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
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Step 7. Attaching the toe kick (if applicable) 1. Attach the supplied sound insulation mate- rial to the back of the kick. Adjust the height of the insulation material . Loosen the holders for the toe kick moving the gray catches to the side. .
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Attaching the toe kick (if applicable) . Lock the holders in place by pushing each catch into a suitable notch in the holder. . Hang the toe kick on the holders. . Check that the toe kick is in line with the surrounding kitchen toe kick, that is, at the same depth.
• Repair damage due to shipment, deliv- United States. ery, installation, misuse or abuse. . Pickup and delivery. ASKO washers are • Instruct how to use the appliance. designed to be repaired in the home. • Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
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ASKO service agent. For warranty service, contact our Customer Care Center at the number listed below. Before calling for service or contacting Asko Appliances Inc. regarding a warranty issue, make a note of the model, type name, and serial number.
Installation checklist Asko - DishwAsher Appliance Installation Checklist • Remove packaging and check for cosmetic damages. • Remove the information packets from inside the dishwasher. • Attach any accessories as required by the installation. Fill strips, wooden door panels, accessory door panels...
Quick Guide 1. Load the baskets correctly! Thanks to the Self Cleaning System you don’t need to rinse the dishes, simply scrape large food particles and debris. . Dispensing dishwasher detergent The detergent compartment has a small compartment for pre-wash and one for main wash. .