Asko D5638 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.
ASKO D5638XLHS
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Dishwasher

3Before washing for the first time
3
Read the operating instructions
3
Be careful with certain materials
3
Checking water hardness
3
Program key
4Important safety instructions
4
Winter storage/Transport
4
Overflow guard function
4
Care and maintenance
instructions
4
Packing material
4
Disposal
5Child safety
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Activate child lock (button lock)
6Dishwasher components
7Dishwasher baskets
8Front panel
9Detergent/Rinse Aid Dispenser
10Economic dishwashing
11Fragile dishes
12Dishwashing
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Load the baskets correctly
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Add detergent
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Select the program
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Select options
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Press Start/Stop and close the
door
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After dishwashing
18Settings
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Care and maintenance
instructions
23Rinse aid
24Troubleshooting
27Technical information
27
Information for test institute
27
Technical data
28Service
29
Warranty
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How to contact ASKO Appliances
Inc.
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Contents

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Read the operating instructions
Read through the operating instructions before using
the dishwasher, especially the sections Important safety
instructions, Child safety, and Dishwashing.
Be careful with certain materials
Read the section Fragile dishes before dishwashing
porcelain with unglazed decoration or other utensils
made from plastic, wood, or crystal that you value.
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.
Program key
Some dishwashers include program keys in different
languages. Attach the program key in the appropriate
language to the top of the door.
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Before washing for the first time

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.
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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Important safety instructions

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 (button lock)
You can activate the child lock (button lock) to prevent
children from starting the dishwasher (see the section
Settings).
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Child safety

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1. Filters
2. Cutlery basket
3. Detergent compartment
4. Upper basket
5. Spray arms
6. Serial number plate
7. Lower basket
8. Rinse aid compartment
9. Panel
*Specifications may differ depending on the model and market.
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Dishwasher components*

Upper basket
1. Wine glass shelf
2. Cup shelf
3. Knife guard
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Lower basket
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1. Fold-down plate support
2. Forward mount for plate support (used for plates with
a diameter greater than 9 3/4" (25 cm))
3. Handle
Cutlery basket
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b
*Specifications may differ depending on the model and market.
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Dishwasher baskets*

The panel is fitted with touch buttons with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings).
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Child lock (button lock)6.Main power switch1.
High temperature7.Program selector2.
Long dry8.Program symbol3.
Delayed start9.Display4.
Start/Stop10.Rinse aid indicator5.
NOTE!
• The touch buttons only react to use when the door is open. Wait a moment before pressing the touch buttons
after opening the door.
• Two minutes after the last button press, the panel backlight enters energy saving mode. Close and reopen the
door, or press the main power switch, to reactivate the panel.
• Keep the touch buttons clean and free from grease. Wipe them clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Never use
cleaners – they can scratch the surface. Use the main power switch to turn off the dishwasher before cleaning
the touch buttons to avoid activating any buttons unintentionally.
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Front panel

1. Prewash detergent compartment
2. Main wash detergent compartment
3. Rinse aid compartment
4. Detergent compartment lid
5. Rinse aid compartment lid
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Detergent/Rinse Aid Dispenser

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 Select options in the chapter Dishwashing.
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.
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Economic dishwashing

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.
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Fragile dishes

Below are step-by-step instructions to help you achieve
the best possible dishwashing results.
1Load the baskets correctly
Do not rinse dishes under running water before
loading them in the dishwasher. Simply scrape
off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
See the section Fragile dishes if you want to wash items
that may be considered fragile.
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!
Lower basket
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots, and
cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket. Lower
the fold-down plate supports when washing pots.
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 placed in the lower basket.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with
the points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in
other baskets.
Do not place cutlery made of different materials, such
as silver and stainless steel, in the same place (risk of
discoloration).
The cutlery basket has a fold-down section in the middle
for small items, or small shafts, such as electric whisk
attachments.
2Check that the spray arms can
rotate freely
3Add detergent
We recommend that you use only unscented,
granular automatic dishwashing detergent. Using
the wrong detergent could cause flooding 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
differences 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 detergent amounts based
on water hardness. Remember, you should adjust the
amount of detergent you use by small amounts until you
find 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 deposits from
forming in tank and wash system. In hard water areas,
both the dishes and the machine can develop a white
or gray film after a while. If this happens, run the Heavy
program with high temperature and two tablespoons of
citric acid or commercially available dishwasher cleaner
in the detergent compartment (with no dishes in the
machine).
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Dishwashing

NOTE!
We recommend that you do not add prewash detergent
for the programs Quick or Super Quick.
NOTE!
If you use a dishwashing detergent with a rinse aid
additive, you should not fill the rinse aid dispenser.
This could cause a film on your dishes.
WARNING!
Children must be supervised – dishwasher detergent
is corrosive!
NOTE!
Use only dishwasher detergent! Liquid hand-washing
detergent 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 cannot open correctly.
NOTE!
Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short
programs (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.
Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness
Detergent amountsWater hardness
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons
Soft
(0-3 grains per gallon)
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 2 tablespoons
Medium
(4-8 grains per gallon)
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 2 to 3 tablespoons
Hard
(9+ grains*)
*12 grains and higher is extremely hard water.
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4Press the main power switch
until the display lights up
5Select the program
Press the Program selector one or more times
until the desired program symbol appears on the
display.
Heavy
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
other dishes that can withstand a Heavy wash to fill out
the load.
Normal
Use to wash normally soiled dishes, and even dishes
with dried leftovers, such as plates, serving dishes,
cups, glasses, and so on.
Daily
A program suitable for day-to-day dishwashing. This
program can also clean dried leftovers, but is not
intended for burnt food, such as on oven dishes.
Quick
This program is used for glasses and porcelain that is
lightly soiled, such as coffee cups.
Super Quick
Short program lasting about 15 minutes with acceptable
results for very lightly soiled dishes.
Delicate
If the dishes are only lightly soiled, you can select
Delicate. This program is intended for glasses and
porcelain that have just been used and as such do not
require such a powerful program.
This program can be used for fragile dishes. Select
Short dry if you want to be especially cautious. See also
the section Fragile dishes.
Eco
Use when you want to save energy. For normally soiled
dishes.
Rinse & Dry
This program consists of a rinse with heating and drying.
This is a suitable program if, for example, you plan to
make jam and want to rinse and heat clean glass jars.
Rinse & Hold
Use to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher
to become fully loaded.
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Program chart
Consumption values1)
Final rinse tem- perature (°F)
Number of rins- es
Main wash (°F)
Pre- washes
Op- tions
Program
Hot water3)
Cold water2)
Water consump- tion (gallon)
Energy (approx. kWh)
Wash time (approx. hours:minutes)
Energy (approx. kWh)
Wash time (approx. hours:minutes)
5.20.73:101.53:4014031302-Heavy 3.90.52:001.02:3012031301-
Normal4)
4.70.92:101.62:3515031502Normal 3.50.81:401.42:0015021401-Daily 2.70.10:200.20:20-2850-Quick 2.70.10:150.20:15-2850-Super Quick 3.20.52:200.92:3012021201-Eco 0.90.30:400.50:501201-0Rinse & Dry 0.90.010:040.010:06-1-0-Rinse & Hold
1) Consumption values vary depending on the water supply temperature, the ambient temperature, the size of the load, the selected options, and more. 2) Connection to cold water, approx. 50 °F (10 °C). 3) Connection to hot water, approx. 120 °F (50 °C). 4) The energy label performance figures are based on this program.
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6Select options
To select an option, press one of the option
buttons. The field under the button lights when
the option is activated. The available options depend
on the selected program. Once you have started the
program, the options you selected are saved for the
next time you use the same program. An exception is
the Delayed start option.
High temperature
Activate this option for improved dishwashing results.
The machine then uses a higher temperature for the
main wash.
If you want to use the lower temperature, press again
so that the field under the button turns off.
You can vary the temperature as shown below:
130 °F (55 °C)/ 160 °F (70 °C)Heavy:
130 °F (55 °C)/ 150 °F (65 °C)Normal:
140 °F (60 °C)/ 150 °F (65 °C)Daily:
85 °F (30 °C)/ 140 °F (60 °C)Quick:
85 °F (30 °C)/ 140 °F (60 °C)Super Quick:
105 °F (40 °C)/ 120 °F (50 °C)Delicate:
120 °F (50 °C)/ 140 °F (60 °C)Eco:
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
programs except Rinse & Dry and Rinse & Hold.
If you want a program with Short dry, press again so
that the field under the button turns off.
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 three seconds if you want
to cancel the Delayed start option.
NOTE!
Remember to press the Start/Stop button to start the
program.
7Press Start/Stop and close the
door
The display flashes three times with the
remaining time to indicate that the program 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 program run.
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Time remaining
Once you have selected a program and options, the
display indicates how long the program took the last
time it was used. Once you have started the dishwasher,
the display indicates how much program 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 program is running, the time counts down and
the remaining program time is shown on the display.
The remaining time is shown, for example, as 1:15,
which means the program will run for another 1 hour
and 15 minutes.
NOTE!
During the first run of each program, the remaining
time displayed can be slightly misleading, as the
dishwasher is estimating the time. When you run the
program a second time, the dishwasher will calculate
the remaining time based on the previous duration of
the program.
Stopping or changing a program
If you want to change programs after starting the
dishwasher, open the door then press and hold
Start/Stop for three seconds. Add more detergent if the
lid of the detergent dispenser has opened. Then choose
a new program, press Start/Stop, and close the door.
Do you want to add more dishes?
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically.
Add the dishes, close the door, and the dishwasher
resumes the program.
If the dishwasher is turned off using the main
power switch or due to a power failure
If the program was not finished, the interrupted program
resumes when power is restored.
NOTE!
During drying, the program is interrupted if the power
is cut or the door is open for more than 2 minutes.
8After dishwashing
Once the program has finished, "End" appears
on the display.
A buzzer also sounds at the end of the program. See
the section Settings, which describes how to change
this function.
Once the dishwasher has finished, it uses only standby
power. Turn off the dishwasher using the main power
switch if you want to completely cut the power. Turn off
the water supply valve after each use.
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Do as follows to open the settings menu:
First, open the door. Turn off the dishwasher using the main power switch (press and hold). Release
the button.
1.
Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up.2.
Within five seconds, press and hold the Program selector and the Long dry button.3.
PROGPROG
+
Release the buttons when the display shows .4.
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.
Press to save the setting value and continue to the next
setting.
Current setting.
Current setting value.
Press to browse between setting values.
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.
Press the High temperature and Long dry
buttons simultaneously to temporarily deacti-
vate the button lock when you want to start the
dishwasher. The button lock is automatically
reactivated after 2 minutes.
Child lock
(button lock)
(Off)
(On)
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.
The dishwasher uses a buzzer to indicate
when a program is finished or when a fault has
occurred.
Buzzer volume
(Off)
(Low)
(High)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
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Settings

DescriptionSettingsOptionsButton
press
This sound is used to confirm each button
press.
Operation volume
(Off)
(Low)
(High)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
For adjusting the contrast of the display on the
front door.
LCD contrast
(Display on the front of the door)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
For adjusting the contrast of the display on the
panel.
LCD contrast
(Display on the panel)
(Low)
(High)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
Rinse aid dosage setting.Rinse aid
(Off)
(Low dosage)
(High dosage)
Press Start/Stop to exit the settings menu.
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Settings

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
dishwasher. If this happens, run the Heavy program
with high temperature and two tablespoons of citric acid
or commercially available dishwasher cleaner in the
detergent compartment (with no dishes in the machine).
Spray arm
Fine filter Coarse filter
Pipe
section
Coarse filter
The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot
get past the drain pump. Empty the coarse filter as
necessary.
1. Lift the coarse filter by the handle.
2. Empty the coarse filter. Remember to replace it!
Fine filter
Debris that collects on the fine filter is automatically
rinsed away during each wash. However, the fine filter
and its pipe section should be cleaned a couple of times
a year.
1. Turn the handle counterclockwise once.
1x
2. Lift the pipe section straight up by the handle. Free
the coarse filter to clean the pipe section.
3. Remove and clean the fine filter.
4. Replace in reverse order. Check that the edges seal
properly when replacing the fine filter.
5. Lock the filter in place by turning the handle
clockwise to the stop position. The handle should
point straight out from the dishwasher.
1x
NOTE!
The dishwasher must not be used without the filter in
place!
Dishwashing efficiency can be affected if the coarse
filter is incorrectly fitted.
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Care and maintenance instructions