Asko D5536 FI User Manual

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 D5536 FI

Contents

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6 7 8

9 10

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Front panel

2Front panel
3Safety instructions
4Before washing for the first time
4Loading the dishwasher
6Using the dishwasher
8Settings

10Care and cleaning
12Troubleshooting
15Technical information
17Installation
18ASKO Service
19Program chart

1 On/Left-on mode
2 Program selector
3 Program symbol
4 Display

The panel is fitted with touch buttons with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings).

5 Rinse aid indicator
6 Child lock (button lock)
7 High temperature
8 Long dry

9 Delayed start
10 Start/Stop

NOTE!

• Two minutes after pressing any button, the control panel enters energy-saving mode. Close and reopen the door, or press the
On/Left-on mode button, to reactivate the panel.

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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 accommo-

dation.

- 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.

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 department.

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.

Installation

See the section Installation.

Child safety

• Always close the doorand 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 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.

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Before washing for the first time

Program key

Some dishwashers include program keys in different languages.
Attach the program key in the desired language to the top of the
door.

Checking water hardness

Contact the local water utilityto 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.
2 Carefully 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.

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 anyunpleasant odours whileyou wait forthe 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.

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: )

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).

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 thewash.
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 itsshine 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

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The dishwasher is equipped with an upper basket and a lower
basket with cutlery basket.

The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the
dishwasher setup.

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 placed in the lower basket.

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).

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.

Cutlery basket with lid

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).

Lower basket

Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the
cutlery basket) in the lower basket.

NOTE!

Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.

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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.

Program selection

Press the Program selector one or more times until the desired
program symbol appears on the display.

Heavy

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

Use to wash normally soiled load, 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; low temperature, short
drying (no options).

If you want to improvethe dishwashing and drying result activate
the options high temperature and long drying . This

causes a slight increase in energy consumption.

Daily

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.

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.

On/Left-on mode

Press and hold the On/Left-on mode button until the display lights
up.

Quick

This program is used for glasses and porcelain that is slightly
dirty, such as coffee cups.

Hygiene

This program is designed to meet strict hygiene demands.

Delicate

If the dishes are not very dirty, you can select Delicate. This
program is intended forglasses and porcelainthat have justbeen
used and as such do not require such a powerful program.

This program can be used for delicate dishes. Select Short dry
if you want to beespecially cautious. See also the section Fragile
dishes in Chapter Loading the dishwasher.

Eco

Use when you want to save water. For normally dirty dishes.

Rinse & Hold

Used to rinse disheswhile you wait for the dishwasher to become
fully loaded.

Selecting Options

To select an option, press one of the option buttons. The field
under 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

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