Asko D5223 User Manual [nl]

Operating Instructions

Dishwasher

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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 perfor­mance that you will receive from it. We hope that this product will give you many years of pleasure.

To ensure that you get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that you read the operating instruc­tions before using the machine. The operating instructions also contain information on how to avoid damaging
the environment.

ASKO D5223

Contents

Before doing your first wash 3

Important safety instructions 4

Child safety 5

Parts of the dishwasher 6

Technical data 6

Baskets 7

Control panel 8

Detergent Dispenser 8

Basic Course 9

Service and guarantee 43

Own comments 46

Quick Guide 48

Programs 12

Program Description 13

Options 14

Eco-dishwashing 15

Fragile dishes 16

Cleaning 17

Rinse aid 20

Settings 21

Fault indications 22

Troubleshooting 23

Performance information 26

Installation instructions 27

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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 sections.

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.

Check the door fitting

Check that the door of the dishwasher fits prop­erly: open the door a little and let it go. Does it
stay exactly where you released it? If not, you
should check the installation instructions or con­sult the installer.

Note!

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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.

• Use the dishwasher only for its intended pur­pose.

• Do not run the dishwasher while you are out of
the home.

• Use only automatic dishwasher detergents
and rinse agents.

• To reduce the risk of injury, keep detergents
and rinse aids out of the reach of children.

• Do not load sharp items near the door; you
could damage the door seal.

• Place sharp knives in the cutlery basket with
the sharp ends down to avoid the risk of cut­type injuries.

• Do not wash plastic items unless they are mar­ked “dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For
items not marked, check the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Items not dishwasher safe
could become deformed or melt and create a
potential fire hazard.

• Do not touch the heating element during or
imediately after use.

• Do not operate the dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are properly in place (i.e.,
guard plate, access panel, toe kick, etc.)

• Do not tamper with controls by removing or
changing.

• Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the dishwas­her door or baskets.

To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow

children to play in or on a dishwasher.

• Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that has
not been used for two weeks or more. HYD­ROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water
system has not been used for two weeks, be­fore using the dishwasher turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release any accumu­lated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable,

do not smoke or use an open flame during this
time.

• When removing an old dishwasher from ser­vice or discarding it, remove the door to the
washing compartment.

• Do not store or use combustible materials, ga­soline, or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before servicing.

• Repairs should be done by a qualified technici­an.

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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 detergent or
rinse aid, give plenty to drink immediately, i.e.,
one or two glasses of milk or water. Do not try to
induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immedi­ately: Call the National Capital Poison Center at
1-800-222-1222

• Always close the door and start the dishwash­er as soon as you put in the detergent.

• Always keep small children away from the
machine when it is open. There may be some
detergent residue left inside the machine.

• If dishwasher detergent gets in someone’s
eyes, rinse them with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes.

• Do not allow children to use or play in or on the
dishwasher.

• Load all long and sharp items in the knife/uten­sil basket. If this is not possible, load sharp
objects with the pointed end facing the back
of the dishwasher. Sharp items loaded in the
cutlery basket should be loaded with pointed basket should be loaded with pointed
ends down.

• Engage the child safety lock.

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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!

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Technical data

Height 34-3/8” - 36-1/2” 870-920mm
Width 24” (610)mm
Depth 24” (610mm)
Weight 105.8 lbs (48 kg)
Water pressure 4.2 - 140 psi

0.03 - 1.0 MPa

0.3-10 Bar

Connection Single phase, 120 V, 60 Hz, 10 A
Max output 1300 W

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The baskets*

Upper basket

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Lower basket

1. Wine glass shelf

2. Cup rack

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Cutlery basket basket

*Details may differ depending on the
model and market!

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Control panel

P R O G

S T A R T

S T O P

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1. Program selector

2. Daily

3. Heavy

4. Normal

5. Delicate

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6. Quick

7. Rinse & Hold

8. Temperature

9. Drying

10. Start/stop

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Detergent Dispenser

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1. Compartment for main wash dishwasher deter­gent

2. Compartment for pre-wash detergent

3. Refill indicator for rinse aid (not all models)

4. Rinse aid cover

5. Detergent compartment cover

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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 environmentally­friendly!

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 pres­ent.

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 folding plate tines can
placed in three different positions or can be re­moved to provide room for large plates, sauce­pans and pots.

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).

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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 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 on
the next page 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
citric acid. If the water is very hard, use a rinse
aid that contains citric acid.

Different brands of dishwasher detergent have
different amounts of phosphorous for softening
water. If you have hard water and use a deter­gent with less than 8.7% phosphorous content,

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you may need to use more detergent or use a
detergent with more than 8.7% phosphorous
content.

Switch on the main switch

NOTE:

We recommend that you do not add prewash
detergent for the Quick wash programs.

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.

Dishwasher tablets

Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dis­penser cover. There is a risk that the dishwasher
detergent will not break down properly to give
the correct dosage if the cover is tight and can­not be opened correctly.

3-in-1/ Multi-purpose detergent
Note!

Read the directions for use for such products
carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the de­tergent manufacturer.

Select program

For help in choosing the appropriate
progam, see the section of this book

titled Programs.

Select option

If you wish to use additional options
continue to the section of this book
titled Options. Otherwise you can now
start the machine, see point 6.

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Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness

Water hardness Detergent amounts

Soft
(0-3 grains per gallon)

Medium
(4-8 grains per gallon)

hard
(9+ grains*)

* 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water.

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Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons

Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 2 tablespoons

Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 2 to 3 tablespoons

Press start

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The dishwasher will now start. It manages
the entire wash automatically.
Ensure that the door is properly closed or the
machine will not start.

Changing program

If you want to change program after having
started the machine, press the Start/Stop button
for three seconds. Then select a new program
and press the Start/Stop button.

Make sure there is detergent in the dispenser.

Do you want to load more dishes?

Carefully open the door; the machine will stops
automatically, put in the dishes, close the door
and the dishwasher will continue from where it
left off.

If the machine is switched off at the
main switch

(or in the event of a power cut) before the wash­ing program has been completed, the interrupt­ed program will continue when the power comes
back on.

Standby mode

Once the machine has finished, it only
draws standby current. Should you wish to dis­connect the power completely, just switch off at
the main power switch. Turn off the water faucet
if the machine is not to be used for an extended
period, such as during vacations, for example.

Note!

If the power is switched off, or if the door is open
during drying, the program is interrupted.

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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.

Daily wash

A program suitable for daily dishes.
The program can also deal with dried
food, though the short prewashes are not

designed for dishes with burned on foods.

For a short daily program use Daily wash
with economy temperature and economy

dry.

Heavy wash

The Heavy Wash program should be used for
heavily soiled dishes, e.g. saucepans, pots
and gratin dishes. If there is still space in the
machine after loading such items, you can add
plates etc.

Quick wash

Select Quick Wash if the dishes are very lightly
soiled. This program is used for very lightly
soiled glass and china, e.g. coffee cups.

Rinse & Hold

For rinsing the dishes while waiting for the ma­chine to be filled.

Normal wash

Used for washing normally soiled dishes such
as plates, serving dishes, cups and glasses, etc.

Note!

For normally soiled dishes, use the Normal

Wash program with Normal temperature
and Normal dry .

To save more water and energy use Economy
temperature and Economy dry.

Delicate wash

If the dishes are not heavily soiled, you can
select Delicate wash. This program is intended
for glass and china which has just been used
and therefore does not need such a powerful
program.

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Program Description

Programview
Programs Daily Heavy Normal Delicate Quick Rinse &

Hold

Program
info

Options -- --

Prewashes
with SCS*

Mainwash *** 130°F 140°F 150°F 120°F 140°F --

Number of
rinses

A program
suitable for daily
dishes.

The program
can also deal
with dried food,
though the short
prewashes are
not designed
for dishes with
burned on food.

2 prewashes 1 prewash 3 prewashes -- --

3, last rinse
140°F

For heavily
soiled loads,
such as pots,
pans, casse­roles, etc.

3, last
rinse 150°F

For nor­mally soiled
loads such
as plates,
glasses,
bowls, and
lightly soiled
pans.

3, last
rinse 160°F

For glass
and china
which has
just been
used and
therefore
does not
need such
a powerful
program.

2, last
rinse 120°F

For lightly
soiled loads
that are
washed
immedi­ately after
use. This
program
can also
be used
for delicate
items.

2, last
rinse 140°F

Consumption values

1. Wash time
hot water /
min. **

Energy ap­prox. kWh

2.Wash time
cold water /
min.**

Energy ap­prox.
kWh

Water con­sumption
(gallon)

190 105 140 105 60 4

0.8 0.8 1.0 0.5 0.7 0.01

220 120 180 125 80 4

1.4 1.2 1.7 0.8 1.0 0.01

5.3

(20 l)

3.7

(14 l)

5.8

(22 l)

2.7

(10 l)

2.6

(10 l)

To rinse
dishes that
you plan to
wash later
that day.

--

1 rinse

0.9

(3 l)

* SCS = Self Cleaning System.
** All quoted times are approximate. Cycle time fluctuations may occur due to water temperature, water pres­sure, variations in voltage etc.

1. Hot water connection approx. 120°F (50°C).

2. Cold water connection approx. 50°F (10°C).
*** The listed temperatures are set as the default from the factory. You can alter the program temperature by
choosing the temperature options in the chart on page 14.

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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

Daily: 150°F (65°C) 140°F (60°C)
Heavy: 160°F (70°C) 130°F (55°C)
Normal: 150°F (65°C) 130°F (55°C)
Delicate: 120°F (50°C) 90°F (40°C)
Quick: 140°F (60°C) 85°F (30°C)

The temperature symbol will light up if you have
chosen the high temperature. This selection will
remain in force until a change is made.

Drying

If you desire a better drying result, press the
Drying options button (Normal) and a symbol
showing three wavy lines will light. If you want
a program without Drying options (Economy),
press the button again and the symbol will go
out.

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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. You will get
a better drying result if you leave the door slightly
open after the end of the program.

Do not rinse before dishwashing

Thanks to the dishwasher’s Self Cleaning Sys­tem (SCS) you do not need to rinse the dishes
under running water before loading them into the
machine.

Choose environmentally-friendly
dishwasher detergent

Read environmental declarations on the pack­age!

Connect to cold water supply

For best performance it is recommended that
connection is to cold water.

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