Asko D5893 User manual

ASKO D5893
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
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Important safety instructions 5
Child safety 6
Parts of the dishwasher 7
Technical data 7
Baskets 8
Control panel 10
Detergent Dispenser 10
Basic Course 11
Load the baskets correctly
Dishwashing detergent
Switch on the main switch
Select program
Select option
Press start
After dishwashing
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Auto wash
Daily wash
Time wash
Heavy wash
Normal wash
Combi Mix
Upper basket
Lower basket
Delicate wash
Quick wash
Rinse & Dry
Rinse & Hold
Program Description 15
Options 17
Basket loaded
Delayed Start
Temperature
Tab
Drying
Super rinse
Cool touch
Time saver
Special settings:
Language
Child lock
Buzzer volume
Operation volume
Temperatur units
Specialsettings 19
Eco-dishwashing 20
Fragile dishes 21
Time remaining 22
Cleaning 23
Coarse lter
Fine lter
Drain pump
Spray arms
Door
Rinse aid 26
Fault indications 27
Troubleshooting 28

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The dishes are not clean
Stains or a lm on the china
The china has a whitish-blue sticky lm
Stains on stainless steel or silver
Stains which remain after dishwashing
Rattling sound during dishwashing
The machine will not start
Water remains in the machine
Bad odour in the machine
Dishes do not get suciently dry
Door vill not close
1 minute appears in the display
The touch buttons do not react when pressed
Performance information 31
Installation instructions 32
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Own comments 51
Quick Guide 52
Mini Program Guide

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Read through the directions for use
Read through the directions for use before start-
ing to use your machine, especially the Safety,
Child Safety, and Basic Course sections.
Take care with certain materials
Read the Fragile Dishes section before washing
china with unglazed decoration or other house-
hold goods made of plastic, wood, or crystal
requiring careful treatment.
Check the 
Check that the door of the dishwasher ts prop-
erly: open the door a little and let it go. Does it
stay exactly where you released it? If not, you
should check the installation instructions or con-
sult the installer.
OBS!
The machine can only be adjusted when the
door is open!
Note!
Do you need this Use&Care Guide in spanish? Log onto www.askousa.com/customercare to down-
load.
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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 dishwas-
her.
• Dishwashers must be electrically grounded.
Read the Installation Instructions for details.
• Use the dishwasher only for its intended pur-
pose.
• 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 mar-
ked “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 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 dishwas-
her 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. HYD-
ROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water
system has not been used for two weeks, be-
fore using the dishwasher turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water ow from each for
several minutes. This will release any accumu-
lated hydrogen gas. As the gas is ammable,
do not smoke or use an open ame during this
time.
• When removing an old dishwasher from ser-
vice or discarding it, remove the door to the
washing compartment.
• Do not store or use combustible materials, ga-
soline, 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 technici-
an.

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Child safety!
Child safety tips
Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are cor-
rosive, 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 immedi-
ately: Call the National Capital Poison Center at
1-800-222-1222
• Always close the door and start the dishwash-
er 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/uten-
sil 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. Lamp
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 basket 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
The baskets*
Complete basket with
handle
Small basket
The smal cutlery basket is moveable sideways
and can be attached to the other cutlery basket
or upper/lower basket.

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Control panel
Detergent Dispenser
1. Compartment for main wash dishwasher deter-
gent
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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3
2
5
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The panel has touch buttons with optional sounds to conrm selections.
1. Main switch
2. Program selector
3. Display window
4. Navigations buttons
5. Start/stop
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Important!
1. The touch buttons must be kept clean and free from grease. Use only a dry or slightly damp cloth
and never cleaning uid as this can cause scratches.
2. Use the main power switch to turn o the machine before cleaning the touch buttons to avoid acti-
vating any buttons unintentionally.
3. Wait a moment before pressing the touch buttons after opening the door.

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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
running water. Simply remove large food particles
and debris. Convenient and environmentally-
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 pres-
ent.
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 re-
moved 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 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 positions.
The cutlery basket is suitable for cutlery and
can be placed in the upper or in the lower bas-
ket.The cutlery basket with handle is divisible.
Cutlery baskets - placed in the upper basket
(exempel).
Do not put bowls or
cups in the utensils
basket!

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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 com-
pany.The harder the water, the more detergent
you may need. Refer to the chart below for the
recommended detergent amounts based on wa-
ter 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 wa-
ter and detergent alone may not be enough.You
may need to use a water softener to maximize
the performance of your dishwasher. Also, in ar-
eas 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 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 deter-
gent with less than 8.7% phosphorous content,
you may need to use more detergent or use a
detergent with more than 8.7% phosphorous
content.
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We recommend that you do not add prewash
detergent for the Quick wash programs.
Cutlery basket - placed in the lower basket (ex-
empel).
Stand the cutlery in the cutlery basket with
handles downward and as spread out as pos-
sible. Ensure that spoons are not resting inside
each other.
Do not put cutlery made of dierent materials
- such as silver and stainless steel - in the same
compartment (risk of stains).
Place long cutlery and carving knives in the spe-
cial knife box (if present) or in the upper basket.
Note!
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 dishwash-
ing detergent. Using the wrong detergent could
cause ooding and/or damage your dishwasher.
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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
If you use a dishwashing detergent with a rinse
aid additive, you should not ll the rinse aid dis-
penser. This could cause a lm on your dishes.
Dishwasher tablets
Halve the tablet if it is dicult to close the dis-
penser 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 can-
not be opened correctly.
3-in-1/ Multi-purpose detergent
Note!
Read the directions for use for such products
carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the de-
tergent 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.
Press start
The dishwasher will now start. It manages
the entire wash automatically.
Ensure that the door is properly closed or the
machine will not start.
The display shows ‘Program started’. If the door
is open or not properly closed, ‘Close door’ ap-‘Close door’ ap-Close door’ ap-’ ap-ap-
pers in the display.
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 dispenser.
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 wash-
ing program has been completed, the interrupt-
ed 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 interrupted.
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After dishwashing
Once the machine has nished, it only
draws standby current. Turn o the water
faucet if the machine is not to be used for an
extended period, such as during vacations,
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Press Pos. LCD Comments/instructions
1 Auto The dishwasher detects how soiled the dishes are and adjusts water
consumption and temperature accordingly.
2 Daily A program suitable for daily dishes.
The program can also deal with dried food, though the short prewashes are not
designed for burnt food.
3 Time A program that adjusts itself to the specied time frame or nish time. When
using this program, it is however important to select a temperature and time
suited to how dirty the dishes are.
4 Heavy 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.
5 Normal Used for washing normally soiled dishes such as plates, serving dishes, cups
and glasses, etc.
6Mixed This dishwashing programme is used for lightly soiled dishes in the upper
basket and heavily soiled dishes in the lower basket.
7 Upper basket If you only have cups and glasses in the upper basket which require washing,
you can use this programme.
8 Lower basket When you only want to wash plates and cutlery in the lower basket you can use
the lower basket wash.
9 Delicate 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.
10 Quick 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.
11 Rinse and dry The Rinse & Dry programme comprises a rinse with heat and drying. It is a
suitable programme if you are planning to make jam and want to rinse and
warm previously wash glass jars.
12 Rinse and hold For rinsing the dishes while waiting for the machine to be lled.
START
STOP
If you wish to use additional options, continue to Selecting options. Oterwise you can now start the
machine.
Programs
Select program
Select a program by pressing the program selector one or more times until the required program text
lights up.

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Program Description
Programview
Programs Auto Daily Time Heavy Normal Combi
Mix
Options -- 140°F Selectable 30 to
180 min
130°F 150°F 130°F
Prewashes
with SCS*
-- 1 2 3 --
Mainwash *** -- 140°F Max. 150°F 130°F 150°F 130°F
Number of
rinses
last rinse
140°F
2, last
rinse 150°F
Max. 150°F 3, last
rinse 140°F
3, last
rinse 160°F
2, last
rinse 140°F
Consumption values
1. Wash time
hot water /
min. **
95 - 160 105 30 to 180 190 140 170
Energy ap-
prox. kWh
0.7 - 1.0 0.8 0.3 -1.3 0.7 0.9 0.8
2.Wash time
cold water /
min.**
115 - 185 120 30 to 180 220 175 190
Energy ap-
prox.
kWh
0.9 - 1.5 1.5 0.4 - 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.1
Water con-
sumption
(gallon)
2.4 - 4.0
(9 - 15 l)
3.4
(13 l)
2.6 - 4.9
(10 - 18 l)
4.8
(18 l)
5.3
(20 l)
2.4
(9 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
alter the temperature.

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Program Description
Programview
Programs Upper/
Lower
basket
Delicate Quick Rinse &
Dry
Rinse &
Hold
Options 130°F 130°F 140°F -- --
Prewashes
with SCS*
-- -- -- -- --
Mainwash *** 130°F 120°F 140°F -- --
Number of
rinses
2, last rinse
140°F
2, last
rinse
120°F
2, last
rinse
140°F
1, last
rinse
120°F
1 rinse
Consumption values
1. Wash time
hot water /
min. **
150 105 60 20 4
Energy ap-
prox. kWh
0.7 0.5 0.6 0.2 0.01
2.Wash time
cold water /
min.**
170 125 80 30 4
Energy ap-
prox.
kWh
1.2 0.8 1.0 0.4 0.01
Water con-
sumption
(gallon)
2.6
(10 l)
2.7
(10 l)
2.4
(9 l)
0.8
(3 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 volt-
age 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 alter the temperature.

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Options
Description
Basket loaded
All baskets
This option lets you set all spray arms in
function and by this option you can wasch
both the upper and lower baskets.
Upper basket
If you only have cups and glasses in the
upper basket which require washing, you
can use this program.
Lower basket
When you only want to wash plates and
cutlery in the lower basket you can use
the lower basket wash.
Delayed start
• If you want the machine to start up later,
press the ‘Delayed start’ option button,
you can delay the start 0.5-24 h. A clock
symbol and the number of hours until
start will appear in the display window.
• Press the Start/Stop button or make a
further selection. The machine will now
count down the time each hour until the
machine starts, and then show the re-
maining wash time in the display window.
• To cancel Delayed start, press and hold
the Start/Stop button for 3 seconds.
Temperature
Program With the temperature option button you
can select the wash temperature your-
self.
Auto You can select the temperatur from
cold to 160°F, 70°C for all programs
exept Delicate Program(from cold to
140°F, 60°C).
Daily
Time
Heavy
Normal
Combi Mix
U p p e r / L ow e r
basket
Delicate
Quick
Rinse&Dry
Rinse&Hold
Press PROG to conrm your selection.
Select options
To select an option, press one of the option buttons.

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Description
Drying
Normal
If you desire a maximum drying result, press the
Drying options button (Normal) and a symbol
showing three wavy lines will light. (in all programs
except Auto, Time, Rinse & Dry, Rinse & Hold,
Plate heat).
Without If you want a program without Drying options, press
the button again and the symbol will go out.
Eco For save energy, select Economy dry.
Tab
Tab O
This option is available when using a combi
detergent, such as a 3-in-1 type.The dishwash-
ing programs are automatically adjusted so that
the best possible washing and drying results are
always attained. If you deactivate this option, the
machine will return to ordinary function for all pro-
grams.When using this option it is not necessary
to add rinse aid as the rinse aid dosing function is
bypassed. Salt consumption is reduced by roughly,
so the water softener must still be lled with salt.
Read the dishwashing detergent package care-
fully for directions of use. If you have problems with
deposits or dishes not being dry: deactivate this op-
tion and ll with rinse aid and salt. Salt consumption
applies only to machines with water softeners. See
the chapter entitled “Before doing your rst wash”.
NB: In order to achieve good dishwashing results,
it is essential to check which type of dishwasher
detergent or combi product best suits your needs!
The instructions and warnings on the
packaging must be followed!
Tab On
Time saver
O 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.
On
Super rinse
O The Super rinse option adds two extra rinses. The
Super rinse option can be used in all programs ex-
cept the Auto wash, Time, Rinse & Hold and Rinse
& Dry programs.
On
Cool touch
O This option lets you set a cool-down cycle after the
drying program, if you want the dishes to be cooler
for unloading (in all programs except Auto, Time,
Rinse & Dry, Rinse & Hold).
On
Special settings
Yes If you wish to use settings, continue to Special
settings.
Exit
Options

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Specialsettings
Description
Special settings Yes
Language
SE Language on the LCD can be selected.
To access the language menu directly press
and simultaneously.
EN
RU
DK
NO
NL
DE
FI
ES
IT
FR
Child lock
O Child lock can be set on or o. Default o.
On
Buzzer volume 1-4 This signal is set at the factory.
Operation volume 1-4 The signal shall indicate conrmation of a selection.
Temperature
units
°C The (program) temperatures on LCD can be set in °C (Celcius) or °F
(Fahrenheit).
°F
Water consumption Number of
wash cycles
To get to the Specialsettings
When you have selected the programme and any option, press the Menu button until ‘Special set-
tings’ appears in the display.

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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 tempera-
ture 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 Sys-
tem (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 pack-
age!
Connect to cold water supply
For best performance it is recommended
that connection is to cold water.