Asko D5233 User manual

ASKO D5233
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 perfor-
mance 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 instruc-
tions before using the machine. The operating instructions also contain information on how to avoid damaging
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Contents
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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
Programs 12
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Options 14
Eco-dishwashing 15
Fragile dishes 16
Cleaning 17
Rinse aid 20
Settings 21
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Troubleshooting 24
Performance information 27
Service and guarantee 28
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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 sec-
tions.
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.
Note!
Do you need this Use&Care Guide in spanish? Log onto www.askousa.com/customercare
to download.
¿ Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askousa.com/
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Important safety instructions
WARNING
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dish-
washer.
•Dishwashersmustbeelectricallyground-
ed. 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deter-
gents 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silverwarebas-
ket with the sharp ends down to avoid the
riskofcut-typeinjuries.
•Donotwashplasticitemsunlesstheyare
marked “dishwasher safe” or the equiva-
lent. For items not marked, check the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Items
not dishwasher safe could become de-
formedormeltandcreateapotentialre
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dish-
washer 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 dishwash-
er turn on all hot water faucets and let the
waterowfromeachforseveralminutes.
This will release any accumulated hydro-
gengas.Asthegasisammable,donot
smokeoruseanopename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ammablevaporsand
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other ap-
pliance.
•Disconnecttheelectricalpowertothe
dishwasher before servicing.
•Repairsshouldbedonebyaqualied
technician.
•Readthegroundinginstructionsinthe
installation instructions.
Important safety instructions
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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deter-
gent or rinse aid, give plenty to drink im-
mediately, i.e., one or two glasses of milk or
water. Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek
medical advice immediately: Call the Nation-
alCapitalPoisonCenterat1-800-222-1222
•Alwaysclosethedoorandstartthedish-
washer 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 ends down.
•Engagethechildsafetylock.

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Parts of the dishwasher*
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,15A
Maxoutput  1200W
1. Upper basket
2. Spray arms
3. Lamp
4. Cutlery basket
5. Lower basket
6. Dishwasher detergent compartment
7. Main power switch
8. Rinse Aid Compartment
9. Filter
10. Type plate
*Detailsmaydierdependingonthemodel
and market!
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The baskets*
Upper basket 1.Wineglassshelf
2. Knife stop
3. Upper spray arm
4.Runnerforadjustingbasketheight
5. Catch
Raising/lowering the upper basket
• Pullouttheupperbasket.
• Pulloutthecatches(5)oneithersideof
the upper basket and lift or raise the upper
basket at the same time.
•Releasethecatchesoncethebasketisin
the desired position.
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3
4
5
Cutlery basket
*Detailsmaydierdependingonthe
model and market!
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1.Programselector
2. Auto wash
3. Heavy wash
4. Normal wash
5. Delicate wash
6. Quick wash
7. Rinse & Hold
Control panel
8. Temperature
9. Delayed start
10. Drying
11. Start/stop
Detergent Dispenser
1. Compartment for main wash dishwasher
detergent
2. Compartment for pre-wash detergent
3.Rell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 run-
ning water. Simply remove large food parti-
cles and debris. Convenient and environmen-
tally-friendly!
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 cut-
lery basket) in the lower basket. The remov-
able plate insert, which comes with certain
models, can be easily removed to provide
room for large plates, saucepans, and pots, or
placed in three alternative positions.
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dierentmateri-
als - such as silver and stainless steel - in
the same compartment (risk of stains).
Thecutlerybaskethasafoldingap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ooding
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dierences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 below for the recommended de-
tergent amounts based on water hardness.
Remember,youshouldadjusttheamount
of detergent you use by small amounts
untilyound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 depos-
its from forming in tank and wash system.
In hard water areas, both the dishes and
the machine can develop a white or gray
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Switch on the main switch
Select program
For select program see part
Programs.
Select option
If you wish to use additional options
continue to part Option. Otherwise you
can now start the machine, see point 6.
replacing the prewash detergent with two
tablespoons of citric acid. If the water is very
hard, use a rinse aid that contains citric acid.
Dierentbrandsofdishwasherdetergent
havedierentamountsofphosphorousfor
softening water. If you have hard water and
use a detergent with less than 8.7% phos-
phorous content, you may need to use more
detergent or use a detergent with more than
8.7% phosphorous content.

Werecommendthatyoudonotaddpre-
wash detergent for the Quick wash pro-
grams.

If you use a dishwashing detergent with
arinseaidadditive,youshouldnotllthe
rinseaiddispenser.Thiscouldcausealm
on your dishes.
Dishwasher tablets
Halvethetabletifitisdicult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 cor-
rectly.
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Note!
Read the directions for use for such products
carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the
detergent manufacturer.
Water hardness Detergent amounts
Soft
(0-3 grains per gallon)
Prewash1teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons
Medium
(4-8 grains per gallon)
Prewash1teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 2 tablespoons
hard
(9+ grains*)
Prewash1teaspoon
Main wash 2 to 3 tablespoons
* 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water.
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Press start
The dishwasher will now start. It man-
ages 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 dispens-
er.
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o.
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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.
Note!
Ifthepowerisswitchedo,orifthedoor
is open during drying, the program is inter-
rupted.
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Standby mode
Oncethemachinehasnished,itonly
draws standby current. Should you wish
todisconnectthepowercompletely,just
switchoatthemainpowerswitch.Turno
the water faucet if the machine is not to be
used for an extended period, such as during
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Select a program by pressing the program
selector one or more times until the required
programsymbollightsup.SeetheProgram
guide below.
Auto wash
The dishwasher detects how soiled the
dishesareandadjustswaterconsumption
and temperature accordingly.
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.
Normal wash
Used for washing normally soiled dishes
such as plates, serving dishes, cups and
glasses, etc.
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.
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.coee
cups.
Rinse & Hold
For rinsing the dishes while waiting for the
machinetobelled.
Programs

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Program Description
Program Description
Programview
Programs Auto Heavy Normal Delicate Quick Rinse &
Hold
Program
info
The dish-
washer
detects how
soiled the
dishes are
andadjusts
time, water
consumption
and tempera-
ture accord-
ingly.
For heavily
soiled loads,
such as pots,
pans, casse-
roles, etc.
For nor-
mally soiled
loads such
as plates,
glasses,
bowls, and
lightly soiled
pans.
For glass
and china
which has
justbeen
used and
therefore
does not
need such
a powerful
program.
For lightly
soiled loads
that are
washed
immedi-
ately after
use. This
program
can also
be used
for delicate
items.
To rinse
dishes that
you plan to
wash later
that day.
Options -- --
Prewashes
with SCS*
-- 2 3 -- -- --
Mainwash *** 130°F 150°F 120°F 140°F --
Number of
rinses
last rinse
140°F
3, last
rinse 140°F
3, last
rinse 160°F
2, last
rinse 120°F
2, last
rinse 140°F
1 rinse
Consumption values
1.Washtime
hot water /
min. **
150 190 140 105 60 4
Energy ap-
prox.kWh
0.7 - 1.0 0.8 1.0 0.5 0.7 0.01
2.Washtime
cold water /
min.**
115 - 185 220 180 125 80 4
Energy ap-
prox.
kWh
0.9 - 1.5 1.4 1.7 0.8 1.0 0.01
Watercon-
sumption
(gallon)
2.4 - 4.0
(9 - 15 l)
5.3
(20 l)
5.8
(22 l)
2.7
(10 l)
2.6
(10 l)
0.9
(3 l)
* SCS = Self Cleaning System.
**Allquotedtimesareapproximate.Cycletimeuctuations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. By using the temperature option you can
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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 High
Auto
Heavy: 130°F (55°C) 160°F (70°C)
Normal: 130°F (55°C) 150°F (65°C)
Delicate : 90°F (40°C) 120°F (50 °C)
Quick: 85°F (30°C) 140°F (60°C)
The temperature symbol will light up if you
have chosen the high temperature.This selec-
tion will remain in force until a change is made.
Drying
If you desire a better drying result, press
the Drying options button and a symbol
showing three wavy lines will light. If you
want a program without Drying options,
press the button again and the symbol will
go out.
Delayed Start
If you want the machine to start later,
press the Delayed start option button. The
clock symbol on the button lights up. Then
press the Start/Stop button and the machine
will start the program 5 hours later. To cancel
delayed start, hold down the Start/Stop but-
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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 Normal dry
To save energy, select Normal 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
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Fragile dishes
A number of household goods are not suit-
able 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 ma-
chine washed.
Glass which is machine washed at high
temperaturescanintimedevelopagreylm
whichcannotberemoved.Washne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 wash-
ing. However, good quality aluminum sauce-
pans 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
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Cleaning
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
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Tubular
strainer
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Thecoarseltertrapslargerfoodparticles,
which cannot get past the drain pump.
Emptythecoarselterasnecessary.
1.Liftthecoarselterbythehandle.
2.Emptythecoarselter.Don’tforgetto
replace it!
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Debristhatcollectsonthenelterisauto
matically rinsed away during each wash.
However,thenelter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ltertocleanthe
pipe section.
1x
3.Removeandcleanthenelter.
4. Replace in reverse order. Ensure that the
edges are properly sealed when replacing
thenelter.
5.Lockthelterinplacebyturningthe
handle clockwise to the stop position: the
handle should point out from the dishwash-
er.
1x
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The dishwasher must not be used without
thelterinplace!
Animproperlyttedcoarseltermayaect
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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lterandpipe
section.
3.Removethesmallttedpieceattheleftof
the bottom drain (see the image below).
4.You can release and turn the pump blade
byinsertingyourngerintotheholeand
release anything blocking it.
5.Reinstallthettedpieceandlters.
6.Plugtheplugintothewallsocket.
If the machine still does not start and a
buzzingsoundisheard,theoverowguard
has been activated.
•Shutothewater.
•Pulltheplugoutfromthewallsocket.
•Calltheservicedivision.
NOTE!
Donotforgettoreinstallthetted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
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To release the upper spray arm, the upper
basket must be removed.
1.Pulloutthebasket.
2. Remove the upper spray arm by un-
screwing it counter-clockwise from the
basket and clean it.
3. Screw the spray arm back into place.
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 dish-
washer, clean the strips and corners with a
dish brush and low-lather detergent.
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Rinse aid
Adding rinse aid
In some cases, drying can be made more ef-
cientbyusingrinseaid.
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Whentherinseaidhasrunoutandmoreis
needed, the rinse aid symbol on the panel
lights up*.
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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 dos
age setting knob. Alter dosage if required.
Do not forget to close the cover.
*Note!
Afterllingtheremaybeashortdelaybe-
fore the signal light goes out.
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detegrent dispenser
Thereisarellindicatorinthemiddleofthe
dispenser(seeillustration).Iftherellindi-
catoristotallyblack,thereissucientrinse
aid. However, if the indicator has a more
transparent appearance, you need to top up
with rinse aid (see above).
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nd
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.
Open
Closed
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Cover for rinse aid
Open by turning and lifting the cover!