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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfil your needs for many years to come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality and high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the world.
To get the most from your new dishwasher, we recommend that you read the operating instructions before using the dishwasher. The operating instructions also include information on how you can help protect the environment.
Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
ASKO D5456 XL
Contents
Front panel |
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Care and cleaning |
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Safety instructions |
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Troubleshooting |
13 |
Before washing for the first time |
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Technical information |
16 |
Loading the dishwasher |
4 |
Installation |
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Using the dishwasher |
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Service |
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Settings |
9 |
Program chart |
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Front panel
To start the machine, press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up.
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Program selector |
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Rinse & Hold |
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Start/Stop |
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Daily wash |
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Set time (for the Time program) |
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Display |
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Heavy wash |
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High temperature |
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Delayed start |
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Normal program |
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Long dry |
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Child lock (button lock) |
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Eco wash |
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Time saver |
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Rinse aid indicator |
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6Time program
The panel is fitted with touch buttons with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings).
NOTE!
•Two minutes after the last button press, the display enters left-on mode to save energy. The display brightness is reduced. Press the Program selector once or one of the option buttons to reactivate the display.
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Safety instructions
General
•Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place!
•Never use the dishwasher for any purpose other than that specified in these operating instructions.
•Do not load the dishwasher door or dishwasher baskets with anything other than dishes.
•Never leave the dishwasher door open as someone may trip on it.
•Use only dishwasher detergent!
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
•Damaged mains cables must only be replaced by a qualified electrician.
•This dishwasher is for household or similar use, such as:
-staff kitchens in shops, offices and other workplaces.
-farms.
-for guests at hotels, motels and other types of accommodation.
-bed & breakfast hotels.
•Never place dishes with solvent residues in the dishwasher due to the risk of explosion. Nor may dishes that contain ash, wax or lubricants be washed in the dishwasher.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other baskets.
Installation
See the section Installation.
Child safety
•Always close the door and start the program immediately after you have added the detergent.
•Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open. Some detergent may remain inside!
•Do not allow children to use or play with the dishwasher. Be especially vigilant when the door is open.
WARNING!
Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. They can be extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is open.
Check that the detergent compartment is empty after completion of the wash cycle.
Activate the child safety lock (Kid Lock™)
(only certain models)
A child safety lock is fitted to prevent children from opening the dishwasher door. To activate the child safety lock, press in the door latch and use a screwdriver to turn the screw slot (top lefthand corner) to a vertical position. To open the door, you must press the white plastic catch (illustrated below) to the left while pressing the door latch up. Reset by turning the screw slot back to a horizontal position.
Locked 
Open 
Activate child lock (Kid Safe™)
You can activate the child lock (button lock) to prevent children from starting the dishwasher (see the section Settings).
Winter storage/Transport
•Store the dishwasher where the temperature remains above freezing.
•Avoid long transport distances in very cold weather.
•Transport the dishwasher upright or laying on its back.
Overflow guard function
The overflow protection starts pumping out the machine and turns off the water supply if the water level in the dishwasher exceeds the normal level. If the overflow protection is triggered, turn off the water supply and call the service division.
Cleaning
When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a slightly damp cloth. Do not spray water around the edge! Moisture can make its way into the lock, which contains electrical components.
Packing material
Sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines.
Disposal
•When the dishwasher has reached the end of its service life and is to be disposed of, it should immediately be made unusable. Pull out the power cable and cut it as short as possible.
•The dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recycling.
•Contact your local authority for information about where and how your dishwasher should be correctly recycled.
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Before washing for the first time
Checking water hardness
Contact the local water utility to check the water hardness in your area. This is important with regard to how much detergent and rinse aid to use.
Top up with rinse aid
By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also achieve a better dishwashing result with glassware and dishes.
1 Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2Carefully top up with rinse aid. Only add rinse aid to the level marked max.
3 Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4 Close the lid firmly.
Refill rinse aid indicator
When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display.
NOTE!
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out.
Setting the rinse aid dosage
The section Settings describes how to set the rinse aid dosage. Rinse aid dispensing can be set from 
(Off) to 
(High dose). (Factory settings: 
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Increase the rinse aid dosage:
• If the dishes have water marks.
Decrease the rinse aid dosage:
•If the dishes have a sticky white/blue film.
•If the dishes are streaked.
•Build-up of foam. If you have very soft water, the rinse aid can be diluted 50:50 with water.
For water with a hardness greater than 10–12 °dH, you ought to use rinse aid with citric acid (known as acid rinse aid).
Loading the dishwasher
Economic dishwashing
Run programs only with a full load
Wait to run a program until the dishwasher is full. This way you save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold program to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odours while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Run programs at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a lower temperature with certain programs. See also the section Selecting Options in the chapter Using the dishwasher.
Select a program with the option Short dry
To save energy, use Short dry. The drying result will be better if, once the program is finished, you leave the door slightly open.
Do not rinse under running water
Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
Choose a green detergent
Read the environmental declaration on the packaging!
Connect to cold water...
If you use oil or electricity to heat your home.
Connect to hot water (max. 70 °C)...
If you use district heating, solar power or geothermal power to heat your home. Choosing a hot water connection cuts program times and reduces the dishwasher's electricity consumption.
Fragile dishes
Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand strong heat, others can be damaged by dishwashing detergent.
Fragile decoration
Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel rough) should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Crystal/Glass
Place items so that they do not touch each other during the wash. Use a short program with the lowest possible wash temperature. Select Short dry. Delicate and very fragile items should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Glassware washed in a dishwasher at high temperatures can gradually develop a grey film that cannot be removed. Wash fine glassware at a low temperature and with a small amount of detergent.
Silver
Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact, as the silver can become discoloured.
Cutlery with glued handles
Some types of glue are not dishwasher safe. In such cases, the handles may loosen.
Wood
Wooden items should only be washed in a dishwasher if marked dishwasher safe.
Aluminium
Aluminium can lose its shine if washed in a dishwasher. However, good quality aluminium pans can be washed in a dishwasher, even if some of the shine will be lost.
Plastic items
Avoid washing plastic items that cannot withstand high temperatures.
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The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with a top cutlery tray, an upper basket and a lower basket with cutlery basket.
Top cutlery tray
The top cutlery tray has space for cutlery, ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items.
Raising the top cutlery tray
1 Pull out the top cutlery tray.
2Pull the two locking handles on either side forward to raise the top cutlery tray.
Lowering the top cutlery tray
1 Pull out the top cutlery tray.
2Slide the two locking handles on either side downwards and backwards to lower the top cutlery tray.
Upper basket
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and saucers in the upper basket. All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards! Wine glasses are placed on the wine glass shelf and knives are placed in the knife stand on the right (if fitted).
Lower basket
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
Place pots and pans in the rear right part of the lower basket to achieve the best dishwashing results from the rear of the two spray nozzles (Power Zone™ Pot & Pans), which are intended for these types of dishes.
Foldable tines
Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots or large items.
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Washing large plates
Move the foldable tines and their mounts to widen the distance between the tine rows to adapt the lower basket to plates with a diameter greater than 25 cm.
Cutlery basket
Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for knives, and spread them out as much as possible. Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other.
The cutlery basket is best placed in the middle at the front of the lower basket to best utilise dishwashing performance from the unique spray nozzle (Power Zone™ Cutlery), which is intended for the cutlery basket.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other baskets.
Fold-down section for small items
The cutlery basket has a fold-down section in the middle for small items, or small shafts, such as electric whisk attachments.
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Cutlery basket with lid
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Positioning of cutlery basket lid (in upper basket)
The cutlery basket lid can be removed and used, for example, as an extra cutlery basket in the upper basket (see below).
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NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
Using the dishwasher
Add detergent
1 Prewash detergent compartment
2 Main wash detergent compartment
Detergent is added according to water hardness.
Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging.
Too much detergent can result in less effective dishwashing and also entails greater environmental impact.
Add the detergent to the detergent compartment. There is a compartment for the prewash and one for the main wash. If powder and liquid dishwasher detergents are used, add a small amount of the detergent to the prewash compartment. Contact the detergent manufacturer if you have any questions about the detergent.
WARNING!
Children must be supervised – dishwasher detergent is corrosive!
NOTE!
Use only dishwasher detergent! Washing up liquid must not be used as the foam that forms prevents the dishwasher from operating effectively.
Dishwasher tablets
Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser lid. There is a risk that the detergent will not be released properly if the lid is tight and will not open correctly.
NOTE!
Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short programs (less than 75 minutes). Use powder or liquid dishwasher detergent instead.
3–in–1/All-in-one detergent
Read through the directions for these products carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the detergent manufacturer.
Main power switch
Press the main power switch and close the door.
Program selection
Press the Program selector one or more times until the desired program symbol lights.
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Daily wash
A program suitable for day-to-day dishwashing. This program can also clean dried leftovers, but is not intended for burnt food, such as on oven dishes.
Heavy wash
Program for very dirty dishes, such as pans, casserole dishes and oven dishes. If these dishes do not completely fill the dishwasher, you can add plates and the like.
Normal program
Use to wash normally dirty dishes, such as plates, serving dishes, cups, glasses and so on.
For washing normally soiled mixed loads, with the best energy and water performance, use the Normal program; low temperature, short drying (no options).
If you want to improve the dishwashing and drying result activate
the options high temperature 
and long drying
. This causes a slight increase in energy consumption.
Eco wash
The High temperature option must be selected to access the program used to compile the information for energy labelling.
Use when you want to save water. For normally dirty dishes.
Time program
The program adapts to the specified running time or finish time. With this program it is important to choose a time suited to how dirty the dishes are.
0:30-1:15 Slightly dirty dishes
1:30-2:00 Normally dirty dishes
2:15-3:00 Very dirty dishes
To set the program time, see the section Selecting Options.
Rinse & Hold
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Selecting Options
To select an option, press one of the option buttons. The field next to the button lights when the option is activated. The available options depend on the selected program. Once you have started the program, the options you selected are saved for the next time you use the same program. An exception is the Delayed start option.
Set time
Press the option button several times – or hold it in – to set the desired program time for Time program. You can choose a program time between 30 minutes and 3 hours.
High temperature
Activate this option for improved dishwashing results. The machine then uses a higher temperature for the main wash. This option cannot be activated if the Time saver option is selected.
If you want to use the lower temperature, press until the field next to the button turns off.
You can vary the temperature as shown below:
Heavy wash: |
60 °C / 70 °C |
Normal program: |
48 °C / 65 °C |
Daily wash: |
60 °C / 65 °C |
Eco wash: |
53 °C / 60 °C |
Long dry
The higher temperature in the final rinse and longer drying improves the drying result if you activate the Long dry option. This causes a slight increase in energy consumption. This option can be used with all programs except Time program. This option cannot be activated if the Time saver option is selected.
If you want a program with Short dry, press so that the field next to the button turns off.
Time saver
This option shortens the program time, but uses more energy and water. This option can be selected with Daily wash, Heavy wash or Normal program.
Delayed start
When you select Delayed start, the dishwasher will start 1–24 hours after you press the Start/Stop button.
1Press the button once to activate Delayed start. Press the button several times – or hold it in – to set the desired number of hours.
2Press Start/Stop and the dishwasher counts down 1 hour at a time and starts after the selected delay.
Press and hold Start/Stop for five seconds if you want to cancel the Delayed start option.
NOTE!
Remember to press the Start/Stop button to start the program.
Start the dishwasher
Press and hold Start/Stop until the display flashes three times with the remaining time. This indicates that the program has started. Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will
not start. The display indicates 
if the door is open.
NOTE!
If the machine does not start within 2 minutes of the last button press, the display returns to showing the last program run.
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Time remaining
Once you have selected a program and options, the display indicates how long the program took the last time it was used. Once you have started the dishwasher, the display indicates how much program time remains. The remaining time is updated after the water for the final rinse has been heated.
This may differ somewhat from time to time depending on the temperature of the water supply, the amount of dishes, the ambient temperature and other factors.
The time counts down while the program is running and the remainder of the program is displayed. The remaining time is displayed e.g. 1:15, meaning that 1 minute 15 seconds of the program remains.
NOTE!
During the first run of each program, the remaining time displayed can be slightly misleading, as the dishwasher is estimating the time. When you run the program a second time, the dishwasher will calculate the remaining time based on the previous duration of the program.
Stopping or changing a program
In order not to accidently press a button and cancel the current program, you must press and hold Start/Stop for five seconds if you want to change programs after starting the dishwasher. Add more detergent if the lid of the detergent dispenser has opened. Then choose a new program and press Start/Stop.
Do you want to add more dishes?
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the dishes, close the door and the dishwasher continues the program.
If the dishwasher is turned off using the main power switch or due to a power failure
If the dishwashing program was not finished, the interrupted program continues when power is restored.
NOTE!
During drying, the program is interrupted if the power is cut or the door is open for more than 2 minutes.
Once the program has finished
Once the program has finished, “End” appears on the display.
At the end of the program, you will hear a short beep. Chapter Settings describes how to change this function.
Once the dishwasher has finished, it only uses standby power. Turn off the dishwasher with the main power switch if you want to cut the power completely. Shut off the water supply valve after every use.
Drying
For additional drying the door should be opened 35 mm upon completion of the drying cycle. For more information, see page 16 in the chapter Technical information.
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