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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5

6

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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

1

Lower basket

1. Wine glass shelf

2. Cup rack

2

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

1. Program selector

2. Daily

3. Heavy

4. Normal

5. Delicate

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6

5

4

7

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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

8

2

4

5

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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Fragile dishes

A number of household goods are not suit­able 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.

Crystal/ glass

Place the goods so that they do not knock to­gether during the wash. Use the lowest possible
wash temperature and the shortest possible pro­gram. Do not heat dry! Antique and very fragile
items should not be machine washed.

Glass which is machine washed at high tem­peratures can in time develop a grey film which
cannot be removed. Wash fine glass at the low­est temperature and with a low dosage of dish­washer detergent.

Silver

Silver and stainless steel items should not come
into contact with each other as the silver can
discolor.

Cutlery with glued handles

Certain types of adhesive cannot withstand ma­chine washing. In such cases the handles can
come loose.

Wood

Wooden items should only be machine washed
if they are labeled as dishwasher safe.

Aluminum

Aluminum can be dulled by machine washing.
However, good quality aluminum saucepans
can be machine washed, although a reduction in
luster should be expected.

Plastic

Certain types of plastic cannot withstand the
high temperature generated in machine dish­washing.

Protect plastic goods

Select a program with a low temperature.

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Cleaning

1x

1x

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.

Spray arm

Tubular
strainer

3. Remove and clean the fine filter.

4. Replace in reverse order. Ensure that the
edges are properly sealed when replacing the
fine filter.

Fine filter

Coarse filter

Coarse filter

The coarse filter traps larger food particles,
which cannot get past the drain pump.
Empty the coarse filter as necessary.

1. Lift the coarse filter by the handle.

2. Empty the coarse filter. Don’t forget to replace
it!

Fine filter

Debris that collects on the fine filter is automati­cally rinsed away during each wash.
However, the fine filter and its pipe section
should be cleaned once or twice a year.

1. Turn the handle once counter-clockwise.

2. Lift the pipe section straight up by the handle.
Free the coarse filter to clean the pipe section.

5. Lock the filter in place by turning the handle
clockwise to the stop position: the handle
should point out from the dishwasher.

NOTE:

The dishwasher must not be used without the
filter in place!
An improperly fitted coarse filter may affect the
dishwashing result!

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Drain pump

The pump can be accessed from inside the

machine.

1. Cut the power to the machine by pulling out
the plug!

2. Remove the coarse filter and pipe section.

3. Remove the small fitted piece at the left of the
bottom drain (see the image below).

NOTE!

Do not forget to reinstall the fitted piece.

The spray arms

Holes and bearings can sometimes become

blocked.

1. Pull the lower washer arm straight up to re­lease it.

2. Remove any deposits using a needle or simi­lar.

The washer arms also have holes under neath.

4. You can release and turn the pump blade by
inserting your finger into the hole and release
anything blocking it.

5. Reinstall the fitted piece and filters.

6. Plug the plug into the wall socket.

If the machine still does not start and a buzzing

sound is heard, the overflow guard has been
activated.

• Shut off the water.

• Pull the plug out from the wall socket.

• Call the Customer Care Center.

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To release the upper spray arm, the upper bas­ket must be removed.

1. Pull out the basket and turn the basket stop
outwards on both rails (see picture). The bas­ket can now be removed.

2. Remove the upper spray arm in the same
way as the lower arm and clean it.

Door

When cleaning the edge around the door, use
only a slightly damp cloth, possibly with a little
detergent. Do not use a spray bottle or similar
around the door catch. This is to ensure that
water does not penetrate into the door catch
and come into contact with the electrical com­ponents.

CAUTION!

Do not use a spray bottle or similar around the
door catch.

Tip!

In order to prevent bad odours in the dish­washer, clean any residue from the door seal
area and the corners with a dish brush and low­lather detergent.

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Rinse aid

Adding rinse aid

In some cases, drying can be made more effi­cient by using rinse aid.

Machines with indicator on the panel

When the rinse aid has run out and more is
needed, the rinse aid symbol on the panel
lights up*.

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.

2. Carefully pour in rinse aid up to the dosage
setting knob.

Alter dosage if required. Do not forget to close
the cover.

*Note!

After filling there may be a short delay before the
signal light goes out.

Select dosage

The dispenser is usually set at 1= soft water.
However, depending on the water hardness,
you may need to change the dosage.

Open the rinse aid cover. Here you will find the
dispenser’s adjustment dial. Settings 1-6: the
harder the water, the higher the dosage.
When the water hardness exceeds 3 grains, you
should use rinse aid with citric acid (acid rinse
aid).

Too much rinse aid can lead to the build-up of
foam. If your water is particularly soft, you can
dilute the rinse aid (1 part rinse aid, 1 part wa­ter).

Too much rinse aid can cause streaks on the
dishes, while too little can result in water stains.

Machines with refill indicator in
detegrent dispenser

There is a refill indicator in the middle of the
dispenser (see illustration). If the refill indica­tor is totally black, there is sufficient rinse aid.
However, if the indicator has a more transparent
appearance, you need to top up with rinse aid
(see above).

Open

Refill indicator

Closed

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Cover for rinse aid
Open by turning and lifting the cover!

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Settings

PR OG PR OG

START

STOP

PR OG PR OG

START

STOP

Reprogramming

Some of the machine’s functions can be reprogrammed. Please reade 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.

Child-safe button lock

You can prevent a child starting the machine by accident or changing the settings by programming
the machine with a button lock, which requires the Temperature and Drying buttons to be pressed
simultaneously to start up the machine. The button lock will automatically be reactivated after three
minutes.

1. Switch off the dishwasher with the main switch.

+ 2. Hold in the Temperature and Drying buttons while pressing the main
switch. The Temperature, Drying and start symbols will flash. Release
the Temperature and Drying buttons.

3. Press the Program button – when the Daily wash symbol is lit,

the button lock has been activated

4. Then press the Start/Stop button to store the setting.

or Reset:

1. Switch off the dishwasher with the main switc.

+ 2. Hold in the Temperature and Drying buttons at the same time as
pressing the main switch

3. Press the Program button – when the Daily wash symbol goes out,

the button lock has been deactivated

4. Then press the Start/Stop button to confirm the setting.

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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

supply valve is open

flashes Valve leakage Shut off the water sup-

ply valve and contact
service

flashes Blocked drain See ‘Possible causes’
in chapter Trouble
shooting

flashes Clogged filter Clean the filters, see
chapter Cleaning

To remove the fault indications from the display, turn off the main switch and then turn it back on
again.

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Troubleshooting

Problems

The dishes are not clean

Possible causes

• The spray arms are not
rotating

• Old dishwasher detergent.

Note! Detergent is perishable

• Incorrect dosage of detergent

• Wrong wash program se­lected

• Incorrect loading of the dish­washer

Action

• Lift off the arms and clean

• Purchase smaller boxes of
detergent.

• Dispense according to the
level of water hardness

• Heavier programs are longer,
and use higher temperatures
for dirtier loads. Use a heavi­er program better suited for
the load

• Do not cover china with large
bowls or the like

• Try not to place too much tall
glassware in the corners of
the baskets

Stains or a film on the
china

The china has a whitish­blue sticky film

• Glasses and cups have tipped
over during the wash

• Incorrectly set rinse aid
dispenser

• Phosphate-free detergent in
combination with hard water

• Too high a temperature and/or
too much detergent can cause
etching on(crystal) glass.
Unfortunately this cannot be
remedied, only prevented!

• Too high dosage of rinse aid

• Load the china securely

• See the chapter on rinse aid

• Change detergent

• Wash (crystal) glass at a
low temperature and use
dishwasher detergent spar­ingly. Contact the dishwasher
detergent manufacturer

• Reduce dosage. See the
chapter on rinse aid. If the
water is very soft, you could
try diluting the rinse aid with
water (1 part rinse aid, 1 part
water)

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Problems

Possible causes

Action

Stains on stainless steel or
silver

Stains which remain after
dishwashing

Rattling sound during
dishwashing

• Certain food remnants such
as mustard, mayonnaise,
lemon, vinegar, salt, and
dressings can cause stains
on stainless steel if allowed
to remain for any length of
time. All stainless steel can
mark silver if allowed to come
into contact during the dish­washing process. Aluminum
can also cause stains on
dishes

• Lipstick and tea can be dif­ficult to remove

• The dishes are not properly
loaded or the spray arms are
not rotating

• Rinse off food residue of this
type if you do not intend to
start the dishwasher immedi­ately

• Seperate your cutlery into
various compartments in
the basket. Make sure silver
and stainless steel are not
together

• Heavier programs are longer,
and use higher temperatures
for dirtier loads. Use a heavi­er program better suited for
the load

• Check that the china is
loaded securely. Spin the
spray arms to make sure they
rotate

The machine will not start

• You have forgotten to switch
on the main switch

• The door is not closed properly

• The home’s circuit breaker
has tripped

• The plug is not plugged in

• The water supply valve is off

• Overfilling/leakage

• A whirring sound (the drain
pump) is heard from the
machine, which ceases when
the power is turned off at the
main power switch

• Check

• Check

• Check

• Check

• Check

• Contact our Customer Care
Center

1. Shut off the water tap

2. Unplug the electrical plug
from the outlet

3. Contact our Customer Care
Center at the number at the
bottom of the page

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Problems

Possible causes

Action

Water remains in the
machine

Bad odor in the machine

• Obstruction in the drain hose

• Kinks in the drain hose

• The filters are clogged

• Objects in the drain pump

• Dirt around edges and cor­ners

• Dirt along the door seal area
and the corners

• Disconnect the drain 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 16 mm?

.• Check that the hose is free

from kinks or sharp bends

• Clean out the coarse filter, the
fine filter and the filter

• Clean out the drain pump.
See the chapter on cleaning

• Clean with a dishwashing
brush and low-foaming deter­gent

• Clean with a dish brush and

low-lather detergent

Dishes do not get
sufficiently dry

Door will not close

• The Economy dry option has
been selected

• The machine is not fully
loaded

• Rinse aid is out or set for too
small a dosage

• The baskets are not correctly
placed

• Activate the Normal drying
option

• Load the machine full

• Fill or increase the amount of
rinse aid

• Open the door slightly once
the program has finished

• Make sure the baskets are in
a horizontal position. Check
that the basket water connec­tor is aligned with the spray
pipe. No on all models.

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Performance information

Energy standard

USA: ANSI/AHAM DW-1-2005

Technical data

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

0.03 - 1.0 MPa

0.3-10(Bar)
Electrical connection: See serial tag/rating plate
Rated power: See serial tag/rating plate

*The weight can vary due to varying specifications.

Loading of performance test

Upper basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1

Lower basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1

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Installation instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. It is important that you closely follow the in­structions provided here.

2. An incorrect or defective installation can lead
to higher consumption of energy, water and
dishwashing detergent, which can lead to
higher costs and poorer cleaning results.

3. Plumbing and electrical installations must be
carried out by qualified professionals.

4. Exercise caution during the installation! Wear
protective gloves! Always work in pairs!

5. The power socket must be fitted outside the
cavity for the dishwasher to enable easy ac­cess after installing the machine.

6. Always follow the applicable regulations for
water, drain and electrical connection.

7. A dishwasher fitted with a wired plug must be
connected to an earthed socket.

Caution!

Turn off the water supply when installing the
dishwasher!

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Installation and connection information

44 mm

50-105 mm

W = 610 mm

610 mm

H = 34-1/4

"

to 36-3/8

"

2-4"

1-3/4"

W = 24"

24

"

H = 870-920 mm

50-105

610mm

870-920mm

720-800mm

600mm

34-1/4 to 36-1/8”

24

”

2 to 4

”

23-3/4”

28-3/8 to 31-1/2”

dIShwAShER CAvITY mEASUREmENTS

Cable hole

DISHWASHER MEASUREMENTS *

H - see table below

Make sure the edges of the cable
hole are even to avoid damage to
the drain and supply hoses and
the electric cable.

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With fill strips** Without fill strips

H minimum ** H maximum H minimum *** H maximum

With toe kick

34-1/4”, 870 mm 35”, 890 mm 33-3/4”, 860 mm 34-5/8”, 880 mm

(see Steep 7)

Without toe kick 34-1/4”, 870 mm 36-1/8”, 920 mm 33-3/4”, 860 mm 35-3/4”, 910 mm

* 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. If the dishwasher cutout is a standard 24” wide, we have fill strips that make the unit 24”

(610 mm) wide.

*** Without plastic feet.

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Installation and connection information

wATER CONNECTION

• The machine can be connected to a cold or

hot water supply (maximum 140°F, 85°C).
However, we recommend connection to a
cold water supply.

• The inlet pipe has a connector with either a

9/16” internal thread.

ElECTRICAl CONNECTION

• 120VAC mains voltage, minimum 15A.

dRAINAgE

• The supplied cone-shaped connector fits a

drain connection with an internal diameter of

1/2, 5/8, 23/32 and 7/8 inches (13, 16, 18 and

22 mm).

• Use a hose clamp if connecting to a fixed drain

(sink).

The connector is ready to cut to the desired

drain connection size. Only a clamp is required.

CAblE/hOSE lENgThS

Drain hose: 59 inches (1930 mm)
Supply hose: 64 inches (1670 mm)
Power cable: 45 inches (1770 mm)

TOOLS

1) Flathead screwdriver

2) Open-ended wrench
5/8 inches (16 mm)

3) Tape measure

4) Spirit level

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Step 1. Fitting the dishwasher in place

1. Loosen the mounting screws on the dish-

washer’s two front steel feet using a 5/8 inch

(16mm) open-ended wrench. Screw the

mounting screws down as close to the floor as

possible.

2. Adjust the height of the dishwasher by turn-

ing the front steel feet with your hands. Leave

enough space to adjust them later.

3. Screw in the back foot completely by turning

the adjustment screw at the front counter-

clockwise. Use a flat-bladed or a 1/4 inch nut

driver.

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Fitting the dishwasher in place

4. Push the plastic feet into place on all three

steel feet (included in document bag).

Note:

Do not attach the plastic feet if the installation
space is of minimum height.

5. Push the dishwasher into the cavity. At the

same time, pull the electric cable and drain-

age and supply hoses through the cable hole.

6. Lift the dishwasher a little at the front and

turn the front feet to lower them.

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3 mm

1/8

”

Fitting the dishwasher in place

7. Check that there is a 1/8 inch (3mm) space

between the top of the dishwasher door and

the underside of the counter.

Do not attach the mounting screws. This will

be done later.

8. Adjust the back foot by turning the adjustment

screw at the front clockwise.

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9. Place the spirit level on the dishwasher door

to check that the machine is level and adjust if

necessary. The door must be fully closed!

Note:

The dishwasher must be level!
A machine that is not level can affect the
amount of water taken in and make the door dif­ficult to close, and the baskets difficult to place
securely.

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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 machine.

Note:

Once you have fitted the cover or wooden door
to the dishwasher, the door springs may need
adjusting. Check that the door stays in the posi­tion in which it is placed. If the door drops down
when you open it, the springs need tightening. If
the door shuts on its own, the springs need loos­ening. See step 3 for further instructions.

MEASUREMENTS OVERVIEW – WOODEN DOOR

FULLY INTEGRATED MODELS

Width: 23-1/2 inches (596 mm) minimum to cabinet width minus 1/4 inch reveal
Height: 28-1/4 inches (720 mm) to 31-1/2 inches (800 mm)

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Step 3. Adjusting the door springs

The door springs are on the sides of the dish­washer. If necessary, pull out the dishwasher
and adjust the tension of the door springs. A
good idea is to try adjusting one side only first.

1. Be sure the door is closed.

2. Grab the front end of the spring and pull it

up and forward to release it from the forward

mount.

3. Loosen the spring from the rear mount by

turning it outwards.

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Adjusting the door springs

4. 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.

If you want to make small adjustments to the

spring, hold the back end with one hand and
turn the forward mount clockwise or counter­clockwise one or more times. Turn the mount
clockwise to increase spring tension and coun­terclockwise to reduce spring tension.

Increase spring tension

Increase spring tension

Reduce spring tension

Reduce spring tension

5. Replace the back end of the spring by hold­ing the spring at a right angle to the side of the
dishwasher and pushing the end of the spring
into the hole, then turning the spring in toward
the dishwasher.

6. Reattach the front end of the spring by pulling
it up and forward to fasten it in the mount.

7. Open the door and check the spring tension
again. If necessary, make further adjustments
as above.

Stronger door springs are available for purchase
for dishwashers fitted with a cover door. Springs
are available for various weights and sizes of
door. Door springs can be purchased from the
retailer who sold you the dishwasher.

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37-1/2”

Max 950mm

13-3/4”

Min- 350mm

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 priate

size for connection to the undersink drain or
garbage disposer. The overall length of the

drain hose must not exceed 14 feet 9 inches.

No part of the drainage hose may be more

than 37-1/2 inches (950 mm) above the bottom
of the dishwasher. The hose must not be run
directly to the floor drain or similar.

The hose must always discharge at least 13-

3/4 inches (350 mm) above the bottom of the
dishwasher.

Clamp

Hose barb
coupling

2. Connect water supply hose

Use the supplied O ring and tighten the con-

nection by hand plus a quarter turn with a
wrench. Open the shutoff valve and let the
pressure settle for a while. Check the connec­tions again to make sure they are not leaking.

3. Connect the plug

Ensure that the power outlet is within the range

of the power cable. Do not use an extension
cord!

The dishwasher must be connected to a

grounded outlet.

Shutoff
valve

Grounded

outlet

Water connection

Plug

Grounded

outlet

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Step 5. Checking dishwasher function and fit

Test the dishwasher with the rinse program. Check that the dishwasher takes in water and drains.
Also check that none of the connections leak.

Also check that adjacent drawers and cup­boards 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.

2. Remove the upper basket, and the centre
basket if present, by pulling the basket(s) out
as far as possible. This is to make more space
available during installation.

3. Remove the lower basket. Otherwise it easily
rolls out if you need to adjust the dishwasher
during installation.

4. Screw the dishwasher to the counter from the
inside or to the cabinets on either side. If the
counter is a hard material, such as marble,
screw the dishwasher to the side cabinets. Use
the supplied plastic spacers when screwing the
dishwasher into place!

Securing to counter

Securing to side cabinets

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Securing the dishwasher

5. Cover the screw holes on the sides with the
supplied plastic plugs. Push in the plugs diago­nally to fit them in place.

6. 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. Otherwise
turn the front feet to lower them.

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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 5/8 inch (16 mm) open-ended wrench.

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Step 7. Attaching the toe kick (if applicable)

1. Attach the supplied sound insulation material
to the back of the toe kick. Adjust the height of the insulation material

2. Loosen the holders for the toe kick by moving
the gray catches to the side.

3. Adjust the holders (pull out or push in) until
they are on a level with the surrounding kitchen

toe kick.

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Attaching the toe kick (if applicable)

4. Lock the holders in place by pushing each
catch into a suitable notch in the holder.

5. Hang the toe kick on the holders.

6. Check that the toe kick is in line with the sur-

rounding kitchen toe kick, that is, at the same

depth. Loosen and adjust the holders as neces­sary until satisfied.

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Service and guarantee

Asko Appliances Inc. will not pay
for:

1. Service calls to:

• Correct the installation of the appliance.

• Repair damage due to shipment, delivery,
installation, misuse or abuse.

• Instruct how to use the appliance.

• Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

• Correct house plumbing, including drainage
problems related to improper installation.

• Clean or service air device in drain line.

2. Repair and/or replacement parts for failure
of product if appliance is used for other than
home/residential use.

3. Damage resulting from accident, fire, floods,
acts of God, alteration, misuse, abuse, im­proper installation, or installation not in accor­dance with local electrical or plumbing codes.

4. Any shipping costs for parts during the lim­ited warranty period.

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.

Some states will not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential dam­ages, so this exclusion or limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.

It is important to register your product warranty by logging onto
www.askousa.com/customer-care/registration and filling out all required fields within 90 days from
the date of purchase. After doing so, you will be e-mailed a certificate that will extend the original
warranty for one additional year. If you do not have access to the in ternet, complete the warranty
card included with the product and mail it to the address on the warranty card within 90 days of the
date of purchase. Cosmetic damage must be reported to your dealer within five days from the date
of purchase. After unpacking the washer, thoroughly check the unit for cosmetic damage.

For residential installations only Asko Appliances Inc. will pay for:

Length of warranty Two-Year Full From date of
purchase.

Third year full
Complete your product warranty registration
online at www.askousa.com/customercare/
registration within 90 days from the date of
purchase to extend the original warranty one
additional year. If you do not have access
to the internet, complete the warranty card
included with the product and mail it to the
address on the warranty card within 90 days of
the date of purchase.

ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor
to correct defect in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by an authorized
ASKO service agent.

ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor
to correct defect in materials or workmanship.
Service must be performed by an authorized
ASKO service agent.

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For residential installations only Asko Appliances Inc. will pay for:

Lifetime

For non-residential installations One-year 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.

Write to us at:

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.

ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to
correct defect in materials or workmanship. Ser­vice must be provided by an authorized ASKO
service agent.

Asko Appliances Inc.

P.O. Box 940609
Plano, TX 75094-0609

Or contact our Customer Care Center at
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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...

• Attach the drain line using the largest section of the disposer boot
allowable. Leave the high loop in place.

• Attach the PEX fill hose. Don’t forget to use the O-ring.

• Plug the dishwasher into the wall.

• Turn on the water and check the fill line connections for leaks.

• Slide the unit into the cabinet and level the machine front to rear,
and left to right.

• Mount the unit to the cabinet.

• Turn the power to the unit on and start a cycle. Make sure there are
no drain leaks.

• Show the customer their warranty card, and help them locate the
model and serial number on the unit.

• Leave all user books for consumer.

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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. Ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely

4. Turn on the main power switch

5. Close the door

6. Select the program and press start

For normally soiled dishes, use the Normal Wash program with Normal temperature and

Normal drying .
To save more water an d energy use Economy temperature and Economy dry.

Mini Program Guide

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
burnt 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

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

--

1 rinse

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