ASKO DBI243IBS, DBI243IBW User Manual

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Dishwasher DBI243IBOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents

2:15Eco

Display Start/Stop

Navigation buttons for selecting a program Option Delayed Start

Option Extra Dry

Main power switch

Program mode selector

Speed mode
Night mode

Child lock
Top up rinse aid

2Your dishwasher
3Safety instructions
4Before washing for the first time
5Loading the dishwasher

8Using the dishwasher
12Settings
14Care and cleaning

Your dishwasher

Open the door and press the main power switch.

"Welcome to your ASKO. First time set-up." is shown on the display the first time the dishwasher is switched on. It is important that
you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results. See page 4.

16Troubleshooting
19Technical information
20Installation
24ASKO Service
24Information for test institute
25Your notes
28Quick guide

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Safety instructions

• Read the operating instructions and keep
them in a safe place!

• Number of place settings: 14

• 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.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.

• Damaged mains cables must only be
replaced by a qualified electrician.

• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such as:

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and

other working environments;

- farm houses;

- by clients in hotels, motels and other

residential type environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments.

• 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.

• Children must be watched. Do not allow
children to use or play with the dishwasher.
Be especially vigilant when the door is open.
Some detergent may remain inside! After
adding detergent, always start the
dishwasher immediately.

WARNING!

Knives and other pointed items must be placed
with the points down in the cutlery basket or
horizontally in other baskets.

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. Seek medical attention if
swallowed.

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 chapter Settings.

Installation

See the chapter Installation.

Winter storage/Transport

Store the dishwasher above freezing temperature and 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 department.

Packing material

The packaging protects the product during transport. The packaging
material is recyclable. Separate the different packaging materials to
help reduce raw material use and waste. Your dealer can take the
packaging for recycling or direct you to the nearest recycling centre.
The packaging is comprised of:

• Corrugated cardboard made from up to 100% recycled material.

• Expanded polystyrene (EPS) with no added chlorine or fluorine.

• Supports made from untreated wood.

• Protective plastic made from polyethylene (PE).

Disposal

The dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recycling.

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.

Contact your local authority for information about where and how your
dishwasher should be correctly recycled.

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Before washing for the

English

Main power switch

Confirm settingSelect setting

Press to open

first time

1. Checking water hardness

Contact the local water utility to checkthe water hardness in your area.
This is important with regard to how much detergent and rinse aid to
use.

2. Basic settings

Open the door and press the main power switch.

"Welcome to your ASKO. First time set-up." is shown on the display.
It is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good
dishwashing results.

Settings

Language1.

Select the language to be shown on the display.

Set level of rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/52.

By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also
achieve a better dishwashing result with glassware and dishes.

Select rinse aid dosage. The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted
between 0 (Off) and 5 (High dosage).

Pre-selected at factory: 5

Top up rinse aid

1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid.

2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max.

3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.

4. Close the lid firmly.

For water with a hardness greater than 10–12 °dH, you ought to use
rinse aid with citric acid (known as acid rinse aid).

To change the chosen setting, see the chapter Settings.

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Loading the dishwasher

Greener dishwashing

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!

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 program with a low
temperature.

Select Eco

Use when you want to save water and energy. For normally soiled load,
such as plates, serving dishes, cups, glasses and so on.

This dishwashing program is designed for an effective wash using as
little energy and water as possible. The program washes at a low
temperature for a long time.

Open the door a little once the program has finished

Better drying results are achieved if you open the door a little once the
program has ended. (If the dishwasher is built-in, the surrounding
cabinets must be resistant to any condensation from the dishwasher.)

Connect to cold water

Connect the dishwasher to the cold water supply if the building is
heated using oil, electricity or gas.

Connection to hot water supply

Connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply (max. 70 °C) if the
building is heated using an energy-efficient means such as district
heating, solar power or geothermal power. Choosing a hot water
connection cuts dishwashing times and reduces the dishwasher's
energy consumption.

NOTE!

Do not exceed the permitted water supply temperature. Certain
materials used in some cookware cannot withstand high heat.

Fragile dishes

Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for severalreasons.
Some materials cannot withstand strong heat, others can be damaged
by dishwashing detergent.

Exercise caution with, for example, handmadeitems, fragile decoration,
crystal/glassware, silver, copper, tin, aluminium, wood and plastic.
Look for the "Dishwasher safe" marking.

Fragile decoration

Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel rough)
should not be washed in a dishwasher.

Crystal/Glass

By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also
achieve a better dishwashing result with glassware and dishes.

Hand-painted glassware, as well as antique and very fragile items,
should not be washed in a dishwasher.

Silver

Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact, as the
silver can become discoloured.

Aluminium

Aluminium can lose its shine ifwashed in a dishwasher. However, good
quality aluminium pans can be washed in a dishwasher, even if some
of the shine will be lost.

Cutlery with glued handles

Some types of glue are notdishwasher safe. In such cases, the handles
may loosen.

Points to consider

• All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards!

• Dishes should not be placed in or on each other.

• Angle dishes with hollows, such as cups, so that the rinse water

will run off. This is also important for plastic items.

• Make sure small items cannot fall through the dishwasher basket;
place them in the cutlery basket.

NOTE!

Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.

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The dishwasher's baskets

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

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

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.

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.

Accessory

Buy a wine glass shelf with space for six tall1)wine glasses. The wine
glass shelf is designed to ensure optimal washing and drying results
with tall wine glasses. The wine glass shelf is placed in the rear section
of the lower basket. This accessory can be purchased by calling ASKO.

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 toachieve
the best dishwashing results from the rear of the two spray nozzles
(WideSpray™), which are intended for these types of dishes.

Cutlery basket

Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for knives, and
spread them out as much aspossible. 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 achieve the best dishwashing performance from the unique
spray nozzle (Power Zone Cutlery™), which is intended for the cutlery
basket.

WARNING!

Knives and other pointeditems 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.

Foldable tines

Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots and pans.
Release the foldable tines by pressing the catch inwards before
adjusting their position.

1)

Height: max. 25 cm, Diameter: max. 7.5 cm

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Cutlery basket with lid

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1

The cutlery basket lid can be removed and used, for example, as an
extra cutlery basket in the upper basket (see below).

Accessory

Buy an extra cutlery basket. The extra cutlery basket is flexible and
can be dismantled and attached to the lowerbasket or the large cutlery
basket to make an extra large cutlery basket. This accessory is
available where you purchased your dishwasher.

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Using the dishwasher

Press to open

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.

The detergent compartment mustbe dry when adding detergent.There
is one compartment for the prewash and one for the main wash. If
powder or liquid dishwasher detergent is used, add a small amount
of the detergent to the prewash compartment. Contact the detergent
manufacturer if you have questions about the detergent.

NOTE!

Use only dishwasher detergent! Washing up liquid must not beused
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.

All-in-one detergent

There are many types of all-in-one detergents on the market. Read the
directions for these products carefully.

NOTE!

Optimum washing and drying results are achieved by using normal
dishwasher detergent together with separately dispensed rinse aid.

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2:15Eco

Starting the dishwasher

Select a program mode

Select any options

Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up.

Select the program

The main power switch

START

STOP

Open the door and press the main power switch. Close the door. Also
turn on the water tap if it is turned off.

Intensive

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.

Select a program

To select a program,press the navigation button until the desired
program is shown on the display.

Select a programme to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are.

Eco

Use when you want to save water and energy. For normally soiled load,
such as plates, serving dishes, cups, glasses and so on.

You can read moreabout greener dishwashing in the chapter Loading
the dishwasher.

Heavy

Use to wash normally soiled load, such asplates, serving dishes, cups,
glasses and so on.

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.

Slightly dirty dishes0:15-0:45

Normally dirty dishes1:00-1:30

Very dirty dishes2:00-2:30

Press the option button to set the desired program time.

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

Rinse & hold

Select a program mode

To select a program mode, press the program mode selector until the
desired mode is shown on the display. The available program modes
vary between programs.

Speed mode

The program time is shortened, but the dishwasher uses more energy.

Night mode

Lower noise level during the dishwashing program. The program time
is extended.

Select an Option

To select an option, press the option button until the desired option is
shown on the display. The available options vary between programs.

Extra Dry

A higher temperature in the final rinse and a longer drying cycle
improve the drying results if you activate this option. Energy
consumption is slightly increased.

Delayed Start

When you select Delayed Start, the dishwasher will start in 1-24 hours
after you have pressed the button Start/Stop and closed the door.

1. Press the button once to activate Delayed Start. Press the button
several times – or hold it in – to set the desired number of hours.

2. Press Start/Stop and close the door. The timer counts down and
the dishwasher starts after the selected delay.

If you want to cancel the Delayed Start option, open the door then
press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds.

Hygiene

This program is designed to meet strict hygiene demands.

Quick

A short program for slightly soiled dishes. (This program is not intended
for burnt food, such as on oven dishes.)

Starting the dishwasher

Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start. Press
Start/Stop until the display shows "Program started".

If the dishwasher is not started within 2 minutes of the last button press,
the machine switches off.

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