Asko D5253 User manual

ASKO D5253
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
the environment.

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Contents
Before doing your rst wash 3
Important safety instructions 4
Child safety 5
Parts of the dishwasher 6
Technical data 6
Baskets 7
Control panel 9
Detergent Dispenser 9
Basic Course 10
Programs 13
Program Description 14
Options 15
Eco-dishwashing 16
Fragile dishes 17
Cleaning 18
Rinse aid 21
Settings 22
Fault indications 25
Troubleshooting 26
Performance information 29
Service and guarantee 30
Quick Guide 32

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Before doing your rst 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 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.
Check the door tting
Check that the door of the dishwasher ts
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 in-
structions or consult the installer.
Note!
Do you need this Use&Care Guide in spanish? Log onto www.askousa.com/customercare
to download.
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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 dish-
washer.
• Dishwashers must be electrically groun-
ded. 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 cutlery basket
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 equi-
valent. 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 dishwasher
turn on all hot water faucets and let the wa-
ter ow from each for several minutes. This
will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. As the gas is ammable, do not smo-
ke 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
appliance.
• Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before servicing.
• Repairs should be done by a qualied
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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, 10 A
Max output 1300 W
1. Knife basket
2. Upper basket
3. Spray arms
4. Middle basket
5. Utensil basket (cutlery basket)
6. Cutlery basket
7. Lower basket
8. Main power switch
9. Dishwasher detergent compartment
10. Rinse Aid Compartment
11. Filter
12. 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. Locking handle for upper basket
5. Catch
Raising/lowering the upper basket
1. Pull out the upper basket.
2. Pull out the catches (5) on either side of
the upper basket and lower the upper bas-
ket at the same time.
3. Grab the basket by the sides and lift it.
1. Utensil basket
2. Spray pipe
3. Wire basket for low cups and bowls
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Middle basket
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Cutlery basket
*Details may dier depending on the
model and market!
Knife basket
Lower basket

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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. Upper / lower basket
9. Temperature
10. Delayed start
11. Drying
12. Time saver
13. 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!
The middle basket is suitable for low items,
such as cups, small glasses, or bowls. The
two baskets that sit in the middle basket can
be removed to create more space between
the upper and lower baskets to t taller
items.The utensil basket, which is easy to
remove, has room for ladles, whisks, serving
cutlery, and the like.
Place dinner plates, side plates, serving
dishes, saucepans, and cutlery (in the
cutlery basket) in the lower basket. The
removable 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 posi-
tions.
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 de-
tergent 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
Do not put bowls or
cups in the utensils
basket!

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NOTE:
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.
3-in-1/ Multi-purpose detergent
Note!
Read the directions for use for such products
carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the
detergent manufacturer.
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.
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 soft-
ener to maximize the performance of your
dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard water
(9+) you may need to wash at lower temper-
atures 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
lm 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.
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.
NOTE:
We recommend that you do not add pre-
wash detergent for the Quick wash pro-
grams.
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.
Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness

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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.
If the machine is switched o 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.
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
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 2 1 -- --
Mainwash *** 130°F 150°F 120°F 140°F --
Number of
rinses
last rinse
140°F
3, last
rinse 140°F
2, last
rinse 160°F
2, last
rinse 120°F
2, last
rinse 140°F
1 rinse
Consumption values
1. Wash time
hot water /
min. **
95 - 160 190 140 105 60 4
Energy ap-
prox. kWh
0.7 - 1.0 0.7 0.9 0.5 0.6 0.01
2.Wash time
cold water /
min.**
115 - 185 220 175 125 80 4
Energy ap-
prox.
kWh
0.9 - 1.5 1.4 1.4 0.8 1.0 0.01
Water con-
sumption
(gallon)
2.4 - 4.0
(9 - 15 l)
4.8
(18 l)
5.3
(20 l)
2.7
(10 l)
2.4
(9 l)
0.8
(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. 50°C (120°F).
2. Cold water connection approx. 10°C (50°F).
*** The listed temperatures are set as the default from the factory. You can alter the program temperature
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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: 150°F (65°C) 130°F (55°C)
Delicate: 130°F (55°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 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 desire a better drying result, press the
Drying options button and a symbol show-
ing three wavy lines will light. If you want a
program without Drying options, press the
button again and the symbol will go out.
Time saver
An option that shortens the program time
but uses more water and energy to clean the
dishes. Can be used with Heavy Wash and
Normal Wash.
1/2 load
Upper basket wash
If you only have cups and glasses in the up-
per basket which require washing, you can
use this program.
Lower basket wash
When you only want to wash plates and
cutlery in the lower basket you can use the
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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
that connection is to cold water.

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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 a normal wash program
with two tablespoons of citric acid in the
dishwasher detergent compartment.
Spray arm
Coarse lter
Fine lter
Tubular
strainer
Coarse lter
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!
Fine lter
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.
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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
NOTE:
The dishwasher must not be used without
the lter in place!
An improperly tted coarse lter may aect
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 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.
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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 unscrew-
ing it counter-clockwise from the basket and
clean it.
3. Screw the spray arm back into place.
Spray arm
Cleaning the middle basket:
1. Pull out the basket.
2. Check the holes in the spray unit.
3. Clean with a pin or similar item.
Spray pipe
Wire basket
Fit the cover securely if you are not using
the wire basket.
Cover
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.