These are the hallmarks for all of our products and this is why they are so highly appreciated all over the world. To get the most out of your new ASKO product, we recommend that you read the installation and operating instructions before using the machine.
Contents Before doing your first wash Important safety instructions Child safety Parts of the dishwasher* Technical data Baskets* Control panel Detergent Dispenser Basic Course Load the baskets correctly Dishwashing detergent Switch on the main switch Select program Select Option Press start Standby mode Programs Heavy wash...
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 conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution should always be used when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance. • Read all instructions before using the dishwasher. • Dishwashers must be electrically grounded. Read the Installation Instructions for details.
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 2. Spray arms 3. Cutlery basket 4. Lower basket 5. Dishwasher detergent compartment 6. Main power switch 7. Rinse Aid Compartment 8. Filter 9. Serial tag and rating plate *Details may differ depending on the model and market! Technical data Height...
Baskets* Upper basket Lower basket Cutlery basket *Details may differ depending on the model and market! 1. Wine glass shelf 2. Cup rack 3. Knife stop 4. Cutlery basket with door and folding handle Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
Control panel P R O G R A M P R O G R A M 1. Program selector 2. Heavy wash 3. Normal wash 4. Quick wash Detergent Dispenser S T A R T S T A R T S T O P S T O P 5.
Basic Course Below are step-by-step instructions to help you achieve 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 environ- mentally-friendly! Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and saucers in the upper basket.
Twelve grains and higher is extremely hard water and detergent alone may not be enough. You may need to use a water soft- ener to maximize the performance of your dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard water (9+) you may need to wash at lower temper- atures to prevent hard water deposits from forming in tank and wash system.
Press start The dishwasher will now start. It man- ages the entire wash automatically. Ensure that the door is properly closed or the ma- chine will not start. The display shows ‘Program started’. If the door is open or not properly closed, ‘Close door’...
Programs Select a program by pressing the program selector one or more times until the required program symbol lights up. See the Program guide below. Heavy wash The Heavy Wash program should be used for heavily soiled dishes, e.g. saucepans, pots and gratin dishes.
Program Description Programview Programs Heavy Normal Program For heavily For nor- info soiled loads, mally soiled such as pots, loads such pans, casse- as plates, roles, etc. glasses, bowls, and lightly soiled pans. Options Prewashes 2 prewashes 2 prewashes with SCS* Mainwash *** 160°F 150°F...
Options Select options To select an option, press one of the option buttons. Temperature selection * * With the temperature option but- ton you can select the wash temperature yourself. You can vary the temperatures as follows: Normal Heavy: 160°F (70°C) 130°F (55°C) Normal: 150°F (65°C) 130°F (55°C) Quick:...
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 86°F (30°C). Select a program with Economy dry To save energy, select Economy dry.
Fragile dishes A number of household goods are not suit- able for machine washing. This can be due to a variety of reasons. Certain materials cannot withstand intense heat; others can be damaged by the dishwasher detergent. Fragile decoration China with decoration on top of the glaze (the goods have a rough feel) should not be machine washed.
Cleaning The dishwasher’s inner container is made of stainless steel and is kept clean through nor- mal use. However, if you have calciferous (hard) water, lime deposits can form in the dishwasher. In this case, run a normal wash program with two tablespoons of citric acid in the dishwasher detergent compartment.
2. Lift the coarse filter and the pipe section straight up by the handle. 3. Remove the fine filter. 4. Clean the fine filter and the pipe section with a washing-up brush. Replace in reverse order. Make sure the edges seal properly when replacing the fine filter.
If you still cannot start the machine and a humming noise can be heard, then the over- filling protection has been activated. • Shutoff the water • Remove the plug from the wall socket • Call Service CAUTION! Do not forget to replace the small pump ac- cess plug.
Rinse aid Adding rinse aid In some cases, drying can be made more ef- ficient by using rinse aid. To fill with rinse aid: 1. Turn and lift up the cover of the rinse aid compartment to the right of the dispenser. This is where you top up and set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed in each wash.
Fault indications Indication Type of fault L2 flashing Too much water in the dishwasher P R O G R A M P R O G R A M S T A R T S T A R T S T O P S T O P Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879...
Troubleshooting Problems The dishes are not clean Stains or a film on the china Possible causes • The spray arms are not rotating. • Old dishwasher detergent. NB! Detergent is a perishable. • Incorrect dosage of deter- gent. • Insufficiently powerful dish- washing program.
Problems The china has a whitish- blue sticky film Stains on stainless steel or silver Stains which remain after dishwashing Rattling sound during dis- hwashing The machine will not start To restart the machine, press Start/stop for 3 sec- onds. Now select a new programme and press Start/stop.
Problems Water remains in the machine Bad odour in the machine Possible causes • Obstruction in the drain hose. • Kinks in the drain hose. • The filters are clogged. • Objects in the drain pump. • Dirt along the strips and in corners Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879...
Performance information Energy standard USA: Technical data Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Water pressure Electrical connection: Rated power: *The weight can vary due to varying specifications. Loading of performance test Upper basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1 ANSI/AHAM DW-1-2005 34-3/8” - 36-1/2” 874-927mm 24”...
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 Appli- ances Inc. be responsible for any incidental or consequential dam- ages.
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Full Warranty from date of purchase. 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.
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. 2. Dispensing dishwasher detergent The detergent compartment has a small compartment for pre-wash and one for main wash. 3.