Asko D5424XL B User manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfill 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 out of your new dishwasher, we recommend that you read the
operating instructions before using it. The operating instructions also include
information on how you can help protect the environment.
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Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
ASKO D5424XL W/B/S

Contents
2Front panel
3Important safety instructions
4Before washing for the first time
5Loading the dishwasher
7Using the dishwasher
9Settings
11Care and maintenance instructions
13Troubleshooting
16Technical information
17Service
18Program chart
19Notes
Front panel
The panel is fitted with touch buttons with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings).
PROG
START
STOP
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1
89
3
45
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10
12
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14
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1 Program selector
2 Heavy wash
3 Sanitation wash
4 Normal wash
5 Eco wash
6 Quick wash
7 Rinse & Hold
8 High temperature
9 Long dry
10 Start
11 Stop
12 Display
13 Child lock (button lock)
14 Rinse aid indicator
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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Important safety
instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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 dishwasher.
• Dishwashers must be electrically grounded. 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 detergents 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 equivalent. For items not marked,
check the manufacturer’s recommendations. Items not
dishwasher safe could become deformed or melt and create
a potential fire hazard.
• 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 dishwasher 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 water
flow from each for several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do
not smoke or use an open flame 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
flammable 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 qualified technician.
• Read the grounding instructions in the installation
instructions.
Child safety
TIP!
Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive, so always
keep them out of reach of children.
• Should a child swallow dishwasher detergent or rinse aid,
give plenty to drink immediately, i.e., one or two glasses of
milk or water. Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical
advice immediately: Call the National Capital Poison Center
at 1-800-222-1222.
• Always close the door and start the dishwasher 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 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.
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 Customer Care Center.
Care and maintenance instructions
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
Please sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines.
Disposal
• When the machine 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 labeled for recycling.
• Contact your municipality for information about where and
how your dishwasher can be recycled correctly.
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Before washing for the
first time
Water supply
The machine can be connected to either a hot (max. 160 °F, 70
°C) or cold water supply. We recommend a cold water supply.
The water pressure should be 4.2-140 psi. See also the section
Economic dishwashing in the chapter Loading the dishwasher.
Program key
Some dishwashers include program keys in different languages.
Attach the program key in the appropriate language to the top
of the door.
Checking water hardness
Contact the local water utility to check the water hardness in your
area. This is important to determine how much detergent and
rinse aid to use.
Top up with rinse aid
Drying is faster if you use rinse aid.
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 spilled rinse aid around the compartment.
4 Close the lid firmly.
Selecting 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.
Reduce the rinse aid dosage:
• If the dishes have a sticky white/blue film.
• If the dishes are streaked.
• Heavy foaming. If you have very soft water, the rinse aid can
be diluted 50:50 with water.
Setting the rinse aid dosage
The section Settings describes how to set the rinse aid dosage.
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.
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Loading the dishwasher
Economic dishwashing
Run programs only with a full load
Wait until the dishwasher is fully loaded before running a program,
this way you save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold program to rinse
the dishes if there are any unpleasant odors while you wait for
the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Run programs at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only lightly soiled, 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 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. 160 °F (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 high temperatures,
others can be damaged by dishwasher detergent.
Fragile decoration
Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel
rough) should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Crystal/Glass
Position items so that they do not touch each other during the
wash. Use the lowest possible wash temperature and the shortest
possible program. Select Short dry. Antique and very fragile items
should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Glass washed in a dishwasher at high temperatures can gradually
develop a gray film that cannot be removed. Wash fragile glasses
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 discolored.
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.
Aluminum
Aluminum can lose its shine if washed in a dishwasher. However,
good quality aluminum 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.
Typical load for 10 place settings
Upper basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1
Lower basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1
Upper basket
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and saucers in the upper
basket. Wine glasses are placed on the wine glass shelf and
knives are placed in the knife stand on the right (if equipped).
NOTE!
All dirty surfaces should face in and down!
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