Asko D5456FS 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 out of 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 D5456FS

Contents
2Front panel
3Safety instructions
4Before washing for the first time
5Loading the dishwasher
8Using the dishwasher
10Settings
13Care and cleaning
15Troubleshooting
18Information for test institute
19Technical information
20Installation
22Service
23Programme chart
Front panel
To start the machine, press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up.
P R O G
START
ST OP
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1 Programme selector
2 Auto wash
3 Heavy wash
4 Normal wash
5 Eco wash
6 Time program
7 Rinse & Hold
8 Set time (for the Time program)
9 High temperature
10 Long dry
11 Time saver
12 Start/Stop
13 Display
14 Delayed start
15 Child lock (button lock)
16 Salt indicator
17 Rinse aid indicator
18 TAB (3-in-1/all-in-one detergent)
The panel is fitted with touch buttons with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings).
NOTE!
•Two minutes after the last button press, the display enters left-on mode to save energy. The display brightness is reduced. Press
the Programme selector once or one of the option buttons to reactivate the display.
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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 machine can be used by children aged 8 and upwards,
and by people with reduced physical capacity, mental ability,
memory loss or lacking experience and knowledge. These
individuals must be supervised when using the machine or
have instructions on how to use the machine and understand
the risks that can occur. Cleaning of the machine must not be
carried out by children without supervision.
•Children must be watched to ensure they do not play with the
dishwasher.
•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
accommodation.
- 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.
Installation
See the section Installation.
Child safety
•Always close the door and start the programme 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!
Children must be supervised –dishwasher detergent is
corrosive!
Store detergent and rinse aid out of the reach of children! If
anyone swallows dishwasher detergent, they should
immediately drink one or two glasses of milk or water. Do not
attempt to induce vomiting. Contact a doctor! If anyone gets
dishwasher detergent in their eyes, rinse (for at least 15
minutes) with plenty of water.
Activate the child safety lock (Kid Lock™)
(only certain models)
A child safety lock is fitted to prevent children from opening the
dishwasher door. To activate the child safety lock, press in the
door latch and use a screwdriver to turn the screw slot (top
left-hand corner) to a vertical position. To open the door, you
must press the white plastic catch (illustrated below) to the left
while pressing the door latch up. Reset by turning the screw slot
back to a horizontal position.
Locked
Open
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 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
Please 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.
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Before washing for the
first time
Programme key
Some dishwashers include programme keys in different
languages. Attach the programme key in the desired language
to the top of the door.
The water softener
In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher
needs soft water (water with low mineral content). Hard water
leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher.
Water hardness is specified using the following scales: The
German water hardness scale (°dH) and the French water
hardness scale (°fH). A water supply with a water hardness in
excess of 6°dH (9°fH) must be softened. This is done
automatically with the aid of the built-in water softener. In order
for the softener to function optimally, it must be adjusted to the
hardness of the water supply.
Contact the local waterworks, or measure the water hardness
using the supplied test strip, to check the water hardness in your
area. Once you have adjusted the water softener, use detergent
and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
How to use the test strip:
1 Turn on the water tap and let the water run for a minute or so.
2 Fill a glass with cold water.
3 Remove the test strip from its packaging.
4 Dip the test strip in the water for about one second.
5 Wait one minute. Now compare the colours of the squares
with the water hardness table.
°fH°dHTest strip
<5<3
4 green
>7>4
1 red
>15>8
2 red
>25>14
3 red
>38>21
4 red
Adjusting the water softener
In section Settings on page 12 the process for setting the water
softener is described. Do not forget to put salt in the salt
compartment after you have set the water softener.
Fill up the salt
Before you begin using a dishwasher with a water softener, you
must fill the salt compartment with salt. Use large grain salt or
special dishwasher salt.
WARNING!
Top up the salt just before running a programme. To avoid the
risk of rust stains, the dishwasher must be rinsed immediately
after topping up the salt.
Never pour dishwasher detergent into the salt compartment.
This destroys the water softener!
Do as follows the first time:
1 Unscrew the lid as illustrated.
2 Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt
compartment top-up hole. First, pour in about 1 l of water.
3 Then add salt, a maximum of 1.5 kg, until the compartment is
full.
4 Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on
firmly.
5 Run a programme to ensure that any salt in the dishwasher
is rinsed away.
Salt compartment lid
Refill salt indicator
When the salt needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the
display.
When the salt runs out, unscrew the cap and fill the container
with salt. Water is only needed the first time! Wipe clean and
tighten. Run a programme to ensure that any salt in the
dishwasher is rinsed away.
NOTE!
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes
out.
Top up with rinse aid
Drying is faster and a better result is achieved if you use rinse
aid. You will also achieve a better dishwashing result with clear
and spotless 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.
Refill rinse aid indicator
When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights
on the display.
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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.
Loading the dishwasher
Economic dishwashing
Run programmes only with a full load
Wait to run a programme until the dishwasher is full, this way you
save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold programme to rinse the dishes
if there are any unpleasant odours while you wait for the
dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Run programmes at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a lower
temperature with certain programmes. See also the section
Selecting Options in the chapter Using the dishwasher.
Select a programme with the option Short dry
To save energy, use Short dry. The drying result will be better if,
once the programme 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
programme 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 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 the wash.
Use a short programme with the lowest possible wash
temperature. 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 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 its shine 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
The dishwasher is equipped with a top cutlery tray, an upper
basket and a lower basket with cutlery basket.
The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the
dishwasher setup.
Top cutlery tray
The top cutlery tray has space for cutlery, ladles, whisks, serving
cutlery and similar items.
Raising the top cutlery tray
1 Pull out the top cutlery tray.
2 Pull forward the two locking handles on either side to raise
the top cutlery tray.
Lowering the top cutlery tray
1 Pull out the top cutlery tray.
2 Slide the two locking handles on either side downwards and
backwards to lower the top cutlery tray.
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).
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 to
best utilise dishwashing performance from the rear of the two
spray nozzles (WideSpray™), which are intended for these types
of dishes.
Foldable tines
Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots.
Release the foldable tines by pressing the catch inwards before
adjusting their position.
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Washing large plates
Move 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.
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 best placed in the middle at the front of the
lower basket to best utilise dishwashing performance from the
unique spray nozzle (Power Zone Cutlery™), which is intended
for the cutlery basket.
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.
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Cutlery basket with lid
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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).
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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. This
dishwasher is fitted with a water softener, so use detergent and
rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
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 questions about the
detergent.
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 programmes
(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.
Chapter Settings describes how to activate TAB (3-in-1/ All-in-one
detergent). Note that salt must be put in the salt compartment. If
you are not satisfied with the dishwashing or drying results,
deactivate the setting TAB (3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent) and top
up with salt, detergent and rinse aid. See Chapter Before washing
for the first time.
Main power switch
Press the main power switch and close the door.
Programme selection
Press the Programme selector one or more times until the desired
programme symbol lights.
Auto wash
The dishwasher can measure how dirty the dishes are and adjust
water consumption and temperature accordingly. When newly
installed, the programme needs to be run five times before it is
fully adapted and can provide the best results.
Heavy wash
Programme 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 wash
Powerful programme for daily use that can remove dried leftovers,
but is not intended for burnt food, such as on oven dishes. This
programme provides maximum rinse effect.
Eco wash
This programme is intended for cleaning normally dirty dishes
and is the most effective programme in terms of combined energy
and water consumption.
The High temperature option must be selected to access the
programme used to compile the information for energy labelling.
Time program
The programme adapts to the specified running time or finish
time. With this programme it is important to choose a time suited
to how dirty the dishes are.
Slightly dirty dishes0:30-1:15
Normally dirty dishes1:30-2:00
Very dirty dishes2:15-3:00
To set the programme time, see the section Selecting Options.
Rinse & Hold
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become
fully loaded.
Selecting Options
To select an option, press one of the option buttons. The field
next to the button lights when the option is activated. The available
options depend on the selected programme. Once you have
started the programme, the options you selected are saved for
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the next time you use the same programme. An exception is the
Delayed start option.
Set time
Press the option button several times –or hold it in –to set the
desired programme time for Time program. You can choose a
programme time between 30 minutes and 3 hours.
High temperature
Activate this option for improved dishwashing results. The
machine then uses a higher temperature for the main wash. This
option cannot be activated if the Time saver option is selected.
If you want to use the lower temperature, press until the field next
to the button turns off.
You can vary the temperature as shown below:
60 °C / 70 °CHeavy wash:
60 °C / 65 °CNormal wash:
50 °C / 55 °CEco wash:
Long dry
A higher temperature in the final rinse and a longer drying phase
improves the drying result if you activate the Long dry option.
This causes a slight increase in energy consumption. This option
can be used with all programmes except Time program. This
option cannot be activated if the Time saver option is selected.
If you want a programme with Short dry, press so that the field
next to the button turns off.
Time saver
This option shortens the programme time, but uses more energy
and water. This option can be selected with Heavy wash or
Normal wash.
Delayed start
When you select Delayed start, the dishwasher will start 1-24
hours after you press the Start/Stop button.
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 the dishwasher counts down 1 hour at
a time and starts after the selected delay.
Press and hold Start/Stop for five seconds if you want to cancel
the Delayed start option.
NOTE!
Remember to press the Start/Stop button to start the
programme.
Start the dishwasher
Press and hold Start/Stop until the display flashes three times
with the remaining time. This indicates that the programme has
started. Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will
not start. The display indicates if the door is open.
NOTE!
If the machine does not start within 2 minutes of the last button
press, the display returns to showing the last programme run.
Time remaining
Once you have selected a programme and options, the display
indicates how long the programme took the last time it was used.
Once you have started the dishwasher, the display indicates how
much programme time remains. The remaining time is updated
after the water for the final rinse has been heated.
This may differ somewhat from time to time depending on the
temperature of the water supply, the amount of dishes, the
ambient temperature and other factors.
While the programme is running, the time counts down and the
remaining programme time is shown on the display. The
remaining time is shown, for example, as 1:15, which means the
programme will run for another 1 hour and 15 minutes.
NOTE!
During the first run of each programme, the remaining time
displayed can be slightly misleading, as the dishwasher is
estimating the time. When you run the programme a second
time, the dishwasher will calculate the remaining time based
on the previous duration of the programme.
Stopping or changing a programme
In order not to accidently press a button and cancel the current
programme, you must press and hold Start/Stop for five seconds
if you want to change programmes after starting the dishwasher.
Add more detergent if the lid of the detergent dispenser has
opened. Then choose a new programme and press Start/Stop.
Do you want to add more dishes?
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the
dishes, close the door and the dishwasher continues the
programme.
If the dishwasher is turned off using
the main power switch or due to a
power failure
If the dishwashing programme was not finished, the interrupted
programme continues when power is restored.
NOTE!
During drying, the programme is interrupted if the power is cut
or the door is open for more than 2 minutes.
Once the programme has finished
Once the programme has finished, "End" appears on the display.
At the end of the programme one short signal will sound. Chapter
Settings describes how to change this function.
Once the dishwasher has finished, it uses only standby power.
Turn off the dishwasher with the main power switch if you want
to cut off power completely. Shut off the water tap after every
use.
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Settings
Do as follows to open the settings menu:
DescriptionButton press
Turn off the dishwasher using the main power switch. Wait about five seconds.1.
Then press the main power switch again. Wait until the numbers appear in the right-hand display before
continuing to the next step.
Within five seconds, press and hold the Programme selector (wait for the audible signal confirming the
button press) and then immediately press the Long dry button without releasing the Programme selector.
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2.
Keep the buttons pressed until the symbols for the Auto wash and Rinse & Hold programmes start to
flash.
PROGPRO
TIP!
Be sure to press right on the symbols, so as not to inadvertently activate any other button. Try again if you fail to open the settings menu
the first time.
P R O G
START
ST O P
Press to save the set value and continue to
the next setting.
Current setting.
Current setting value.
Press to browse between setting values.
Display
You can now adjust the following settings:
DescriptionSettingsOptionsButton press
You can activate the child lock (button lock) option to
prevent children from starting the dishwasher.
Child lock
(Kid Safe™)
(Off)
(On) Press the High temperature and Long dry buttons
simultaneously to temporarily deactivate the button lock
when you want to start the dishwasher. The button lock is
automatically reactivated after 2 minutes.
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
If you do not want to change any other settings, keep pressing Start/Stop to step through the entire settings menu.
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