Asko DBI233IB User manual

Dishwasher DBI233IBOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
EN

Contents
2Your dishwasher
3Safety instructions
4Before washing for the first time
5Loading the dishwasher
8Using the dishwasher
12Settings
14Care and cleaning
16Troubleshooting
19Technical information
20Installation
24Service
24Information for test institute
25Your notes
28Quick guide
Your dishwasher
Open the door and press the main power switch.
"Welcome to your ASKO. First time set-up." is shown on the display the first time the dishwasher is switched on. It is important that
you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results. See page 4.
2:15Eco
Display Start/Stop
Navigation button for selecting a programme Option Delayed Start
Option Auto Open
Main power switch
Programme mode selector
Speed mode
Night mode
Child lock
Top up salt
Top up rinse aid
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Safety instructions
•Read the operating instructions and keep
them in a safe place!
•Number of standard place settings: 13
•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.
•Damaged mains cables must only be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
•Only use the dishwasher in household-type
environments for dishwashing household
dishes. All other use is prohibited.
•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.
•Children must be watched. Do not allow
children to use or play with the dishwasher.
Be especially vigilant when the door is open.
Some detergent may remain inside! After
adding detergent, always start the
dishwasher immediately.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed
with the points down in the cutlery basket or
horizontally in other baskets.
WARNING!
Children must be supervised –dishwasher
detergent is corrosive!
Activate child lock (Kid Safe™)
You can activate the child lock (button lock) to prevent children from
starting the dishwasher. See the chapter Settings.
Installation
See the chapter Installation.
Winter storage/Transport
Store the dishwasher above freezing and 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.
Packing material
The packaging protects the product during transport. The packaging
material is recyclable. Separate the different packaging materials to
help reduce raw material use and waste. Your dealer can take the
packaging for recycling or direct you to the nearest recycling centre.
The packaging is comprised of:
•Corrugated cardboard made from up to 100% recycled material.
•Expanded polystyrene (EPS) with no added chlorine or fluorine.
•Supports made from untreated wood.
•Protective plastic made from polyethylene (PE).
Disposal
The dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recycling.
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.
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
1. Checking water hardness
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 German water hardness scale
(°dH) or 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 water softener to function optimally, it must
be adjusted to the hardness of the water supply. Once you have
adjusted the water softener, use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable
for soft water.
Contact the local waterworks to check the water hardness in your area.
Make a note of the water hardness:____________
Recommended
setting
French water
hardness scale
German water
hardness scale
00-9°fH0-5°dH
110-14°fH6-8°dH
215-20°fH9-11°dH
321-25°fH12-14°dH
426-34°fH15-19°dH
535-43°fH22-24°dH
644-52°fH25-29°dH
753-70°fH30-39°dH
871-88°fH40-49°dH
989°fH50°dH
If the water hardness exceeds 50°dH (89°fH), we recommend
connecting an external water softener.
WARNING!
Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and inside the
dishwasher. It is therefore important that you select the right setting
for the water softener! See Water hardness.
Never run the dishwasher with an empty salt compartment if the
water supply has a water hardness in excess of 6°dH (9°fH).
2. Basic settings
Open the door and press the main power switch.
"Welcome to your ASKO. First time set-up." is shown on the display.
It is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good
dishwashing results.
English
Confirm settingSelect setting
Main power switch
Settings
Language1.
Select the language to be shown on the display.
Set level of rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/5/TAB2.
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.
Select rinse aid dosage. The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted
between 0 (Off) and 5 (High dosage).
When using an all-in-one detergent that contains rinse aid, you can
activate the setting TAB. Read more about all-in-one detergent in
the chapter Using the dishwasher.
Pre-selected at factory: 5
Top up rinse aid
Press to open
1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max.
3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
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Set water hardness 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/93.
Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending on the
hardness of the water supply. It is important that this setting is correct!
Do not forget to put salt in the salt compartment after you have set
the water softener to 1 - 9.
For a water supply with a hardness under 6°dH (9°fH), select 0. The
water softener is deactivated and no salt is needed.
Pre-selected at factory: 4
Top up salt
Salt compartment lid
1. Unscrew the salt compartment lid.
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 1.0 kg, until the compartment is full.
Use large grain salt or special dishwasher salt.
4. Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on firmly.
In order to avoid rust stains a dishwashing programme must be
started immediately after adding salt.
To change the selected setting, see the chapter Settings.
Loading the dishwasher
Greener dishwashing
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!
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 programme with
a low temperature.
Select Eco
This programme is intended for cleaning normally dirty dishes and is
the most effective programme in terms of combined energy and water
consumption.
The dishwashing programme is designed for an effective wash using
as little energy and water as possible. The programme washes at a
low temperature for a long time.
Open the door a little once the programme has finished
A shorter dishwashing programme and better drying results are
achieved if you use the Auto Open option, which automatically opens
the dishwasher door. Wait until the dishwasher indicates that the
programme has ended and the dishes have cooled before unloading
the dishwasher.
Connect to cold water
Connect the dishwasher to the cold water supply if the building is
heated using oil, electricity or gas.
Connection to hot water supply
Connect the dishwasher to the hot water supply (max. 70 °C) if the
building is heated using an energy-efficient means such as district
heating, solar power or geothermal power. Choosing a hot water
connection cuts dishwashing times and reduces the dishwasher's
energy consumption.
NOTE!
Do not exceed the permitted water supply temperature. Certain
materials used in some cookware cannot withstand strong heat.
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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.
Exercise caution with, for example, handmade items, fragile decoration,
crystal/glassware, silver, copper, tin, aluminium, wood and plastic.
Look for the "Dishwasher safe" marking.
Fragile decoration
Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel rough)
should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Crystal/Glass
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.
Hand-painted glassware, as well as antique and very fragile items,
should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Silver
Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact, as the
silver can become discoloured.
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.
Cutlery with glued handles
Some types of glue are not dishwasher safe. In such cases, the handles
may loosen.
Points to consider
•All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards!
•Dishes should not be placed in or on each other.
•Angle dishes with hollows, such as cups, so that the rinse water
will run off. This is also important for plastic items.
•Make sure small items cannot fall through the dishwasher basket;
place them in the cutlery basket.
NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with an upper basket and a lower basket
with a cutlery basket.
The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the dishwasher
setup.
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.
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 of the lower basket to best utilise
dishwashing performance from the rear spray nozzle (WideSpray™),
which is 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.
Accessory
Buy a wine glass shelf with space for six tall1) wine glasses. The wine
glass shelf is designed to ensure optimal washing and drying results
with tall wine glasses. The wine glass shelf is placed in the rear section
of the lower basket. This accessory is available where you bought the
dishwasher.
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.
Cutlery basket with lid
The cutlery basket lid can be removed and used, for example, as an
extra cutlery basket in the upper basket (see below).
Accessory
Buy an extra cutlery basket. The extra cutlery basket is flexible and
can be dismantled and attached to the lower basket or the large cutlery
basket to make an extra large cutlery basket. This accessory is
available where you bought the dishwasher.
2
1
1) Height: max. 25 cm, Diameter: max. 7.5 cm
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Using the dishwasher
Add detergent
Press to open
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.
The detergent compartment must be dry when adding detergent. There
is one compartment for the prewash and one for the main wash. If
powder or liquid dishwasher detergent is used, add a small amount
of the detergent to the prewash compartment. Contact the detergent
manufacturer if you have questions about the detergent.
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.
All-in-one detergent
There are many types of all-in-one detergents on the market. Read
through the directions for these products carefully.
When using an all-in-one detergent that contains rinse aid, you can
activate the setting TAB. Note that the salt compartment must be filled
with salt.
NOTE!
Optimal washing and drying results are achieved by using normal
dishwasher detergent together with separately dispensed rinse aid
and salt.
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2:15Eco
Starting the dishwasher
Select a programme mode
Select any options
Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up.
Select the programme
The main power switch
Open the door and press the main power switch. Close the door. Also
turn on the water tap if it is turned off.
Select a programme
Eco is always pre-selected. To select another programme, press the
navigation button until the desired programme is shown on the
display.
Select a programme to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are.
Eco
This programme is intended for cleaning normally dirty dishes and is
the most effective programme in terms of combined energy and water
consumption.
You can read more about greener dishwashing in the chapter Loading
the dishwasher.
Daily
An effective programme for daily use for slightly dried leftovers. (This
programme is not intended for burnt food, such as on oven dishes.)
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 dishes0:15-0:45
Normally dirty dishes1:00-1:30
Very dirty dishes2:00-2:30
Press the option button to set the desired programme time.
Rinse & hold
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully
loaded.
Hygiene
This programme is ideal to use where demands on hygiene are extra
high, e.g. for baby bottles and cutting boards. The temperature is high
both in the main wash and in the final rinse.
Quick
A fast and powerful programme for daily use for slightly dried leftovers.
(This programme is not intended for burnt food, such as on oven
dishes.)
Intensive
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.
Select a programme mode
To select a programme mode, press the programme mode selector
until the desired mode is shown on the display. The available
programme modes vary between programmes.
Speed mode
The programme time is shortened, but the dishwasher uses more
energy.
Night mode
Lower noise level during the dishwashing programme. The programme
time is extended.
Select an option
To select an option, press the option button until the desired option is
shown on the display. The available options vary between programmes.
Auto Open
The dishwasher door opens automatically, which shortens the
programme time and improves the drying results. Wait until the
dishwasher indicates that the programme has ended and the dishes
have cooled before unloading the dishwasher.
NOTE!
The dishwasher door must not be blocked when set to open
automatically. This can disrupt door lock functionality.
Delayed Start
When you select Delayed Start, the dishwasher will start 1-24 hours
after you have pressed the button Start/Stop and closed the door.
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 close the door. The timer counts down and
the dishwasher starts after the selected delay.
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If you want to cancel the Delayed Start option, open the door then
press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds.
START
STOP
Starting the dishwasher
Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start. Press
Start/Stop until the display shows "Program started".
If the dishwasher is not started within 2 minutes of the last button press,
the machine switches off.
Time remaining
Once you have chosen a programme, programme mode and options,
the time the programme took when last used is displayed.
Once you have started the dishwasher the display shows the remaining
programme time. 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.
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.
If you want to load more dishes
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the dishes
and close the door. After a while, the dishwasher continues the
programme.
If the dishwasher is turned off 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.
The dishwasher switches off automatically after the programme ends.
Shut off the water tap after each use.
How to get the best drying results
•Fully load the dishwasher.
•Angle dishes with hollows, such as cups, so that the rinse water
will run off. This is also important for plastic items.
•Top up with rinse aid or increase the rinse aid dosage level.
•Activate the Auto Open option.
•Activate the High temperature setting. See the chapter Settings.
•Activate the Extra Dry setting. See the chapter Settings.
•Allow the dishes to cool before unloading the dishwasher.
Unloading the dishwasher
Hot porcelain is more fragile. Leave the dishes to cool in the dishwasher
before unloading them.
Unload the lower basket first to avoid any water drops from the upper
basket falling onto the dishes in the lower basket.
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Programme chart
Consumption values 1)
Final rinseNumber
of rinses
Main washPrewashesProgramme
mode / Option
Detergent, compartment 2 (ml)
Programme
Water cons. (liter)
Hot water 3)
Cold water 2)
Energy (approx. kWh)
Dishwashing time (approx. hrs:min)
Energy (approx. kWh)
Dishwashing time (approx. hrs:min)
9.70.54:100.824:3050 °C252 °C1
5)
25
Eco4)
150.61:351.21:5565 °C260 °C225Daily 11-190.4-1.20:15-2:300.5-1.60:15-2:30<65 °C2-3<65 °C0-225Time program 30.010:070.010:07--- °C1Rinse & hold 100.91:001.41:1070 °C270 °C25Hygiene 150.91:201.41:3065 °C365 °C1
5)
25Quick
141.32:351.72:5570 °C270 °C225Intensive
1) Consumption values vary depending on the temperature of the incoming water, room temperature, load size, selected additional functions and more. 2) Connection to cold water, approx. 15 °C. 3) Connection to hot water, approx. 60 °C. 4) This dishwashing programme is the standard cleaning cycle used to compile the energy labelling information. It is intended for washing normally dirty dishes and is the most effective programme in terms of combined
energy and water consumption.
5) Auto Open
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Settings
Open the dishwasher's Settings menu
To open the dishwasher's Settings menu, press the navigation button until Settings menu is shown on the display and confirm
your selection with the mode selector .
To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection with the mode selector .
2. Child lock On
Mode selector to confirm current setting
Settings Current setting
Navigation button for selecting a setting
OptionsSettings
You can choose the language used for the display.English/Svenska/Dansk/Norsk/Suomi/
Nederlands/Français/Deutsch/Italiano/
Русский /Español/Português/Sloven./
Eesti/Latviešu/Lietuvi ų /Hrvatski/Polish/
简体中文 / 繁體中文 / 日本語
Language1.
You can activate the child lock (button lock) to prevent children
from starting the dishwasher.
On/OffChild lock2.
To temporarily deactivate and activate the child lock, press and
hold the mode selector and the option button for Delayed
Start for 3 seconds.
Setting to hide the logo shown on the display.Logotype On/OffDisplay3.
For adjusting the contrast of the display.Contrast 1/2/3/4
You can select which information is shown on the display.Prog. info screen T/S
S-Symbol (Symbol)
0:07
T-Text (Text)
Rinse & hold 0:07
This sound is used to confirm each button press.Feedback 0/1/2/3Sound4.
The buzzer indicates when a dishwashing programme has ended.Volume 0/1/2/3
Error messages are always indicated by a loud buzzer.
Setting for rinse aid dosage. The rinse aid dispenser can be
adjusted between 0 (Off) and 5 (High dosage).
0/1/2/3/4/5/TABRinse aid5.
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.
When using an all-in-one detergent that contains rinse aid, you
can activate the setting TAB.
Super rinse adds two extra rinses.On/OffSuper rinse6.
Activated in the following programmes:
Daily
Intensive
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OptionsSettings
Activate the setting High temperature to improve the dishwashing
results. Energy consumption is slightly increased.
On/OffHigh temperature7.
Activated in the following programmes:
Daily
Intensive
Activate the setting Extra Dry to improve the drying results. Energy
consumption is slightly increased.
On/OffExtra Dry8.
Activated in the following programmes:
Eco
Daily
Quick
Intensive
Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending on the
hardness of the water supply. It is important that this setting is
correct!
0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9Water hardness9.
Recommended
setting
French water
hardness scale
German water
hardness scale
00-9°fH0-5°dH
110-14°fH6-8°dH
215-20°fH9-11°dH
321-25°fH12-14°dH
426-34°fH15-19°dH
535-43°fH22-24°dH
644-52°fH25-29°dH
753-70°fH30-39°dH
871-88°fH40-49°dH
989°fH50°dH
Do not forget to put salt in the salt compartment after you have
set the water softener to 1 - 9.
For a water supply with a hardness under 6°dH (9°fH), select 0.
The water softener is deactivated and no salt is needed.
To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm
your selection with the mode selector .
Exit
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Care and cleaning
Top up rinse aid
When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the
display.
Press to open
1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max.
3. Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out.
Top up salt
When the salt needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display.
Salt compartment lid
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.
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out.
WARNING!
In order to avoid rust stains a dishwashing programme must be
started immediately after adding salt.
Never pour dishwasher detergent into the salt compartment. This
destroys the water softener!
Coarse filter
The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the
drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter when necessary.
Coarse filter
1. Lift the coarse filter by the handle.
2. Empty the coarse filter. Remember to refit it!
Fine filter
Debris that collects on the fine filter is automatically rinsed away during
each wash. Clean the fine filter when necessary.
Fine filter
1. Turn the handle anticlockwise.
2. Lift the filter straight up using the handle. Free the coarse filter to
clean the fine filter.
3. Refit in reverse order. Check that the edges seal properly when
refitting the fine filter.
4. Lock the filter in place by turning the handle clockwise to the stop
position. The handle should point straight out from the dishwasher.
NOTE!
Dishwashing results may be
affected if the filters are incorrectly
fitted. Note that the dishwasher
must not be used without the filters
in place!
NOTE!
Check that the coloured stop on
the right in the bottom drain is in
place.
Spray arms
Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. Remove any
debris using a pin or the like. The spray arms also have holes
underneath.
To facilitate cleaning you can remove the spray arms. Remember to
fit them firmly back into place afterwards.
Upper spray arm
•The upper basket must be removed before the upper spray arm
can be released. Pull out the upper basket and turn the basket
catch on each runner outwards (see illustration). The basket can
now be removed.
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•Pull the upper spray arm straight up to release it.
Lower spray arm
•Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it.
The door and the door seal
Regularly clean the sides of the door and the door seal. Use a slightly
damp cloth (with a little cleaner if necessary).
Front panel
Keep the 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 buttons to avoid activating any buttons unintentionally.
The dishwasher tub
The dishwasher tub is made of stainless steel and is kept clean through
normal use.
Limescale deposits
If you have hard water, limescale deposits may build up in the
dishwasher. If this happens, run the Intensive programme with two
tablespoons of citric acid in the detergent compartment (with no dishes
in the machine). Special dishwasher cleaners are also available on the
market.
Unblocking the drainage pump
If the dishwasher still contains water after the programme has finished,
something may be blocking the drainage pump. Such items are easily
removed.
1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch and unplug it
from the wall socket.
2. Remove the coarse filter and the fine filter.
3. Scoop out the water from the dishwasher tub.
4. In order to inspect the drainage pump, remove the coloured stop
on the right in the bottom drain.
5. Turn the pump wheel located behind the drainage pump stop by
hand. Carefully remove any items.
6. Refit the drainage pump stop along with the fine and coarse filters.
7. Plug the machine in again.
If the dishwasher still does not start and a whirring sound is heard,
the overflow protection has been activated.
•Shut off the water.
•Remove the plug from the wall socket.
•Call the service department.
Drainage pump stop
NOTE!
Do not forget to refit the drainage pump stop.
Unblocking the inlet hose filter
If the water supply contains small particles, the outer filter on the inlet
hose may become blocked, which results in Water inlet fault.
1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch and unplug it
from the wall socket.
2. Turn off the water tap.
3. Unscrew the inlet hose.
4. Carefully remove the outer filter from the inlet hose and clean it.
5. Refit the filter and check that the gasket is correctly positioned.
6. Screw the inlet hose firmly into place.
7. Plug the machine into the wall socket and turn on the water tap.
Allow the pressure to settle for a while and check that the connection
is watertight.
Outer filter on inlet
hose
Gasket
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Troubleshooting
ActionType of fault on the display
Clear the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call the
service department.
Overfilling water 1F10
See “Water remains in the dishwasher”in the table “Problem”below. If the problem persists, call
the service department.
Water outlet faultF11
Check that the water tap is on. Check that the outer filter on the inlet hose is not blocked. See
Unblocking the inlet hose filter in the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call the
service department.
Water inlet faultF12
Turn off the water tap and call the service department.Inlet valve leakageF40
Clean the coarse and fine filters. Check that the outer filter on the inlet hose is not blocked. If the
problem persists, call the service department.
Water level faultF52
Turn off the water tap and call the service department.Overfilling water 2F54
Call the service department.Circ. pump faultF56
Press any button to clear the error message.
ActionPossible causesProblem
Open the door. The main power switch only
works when the door is open.
The door is closed.Pressing the main power switch has no effect.
Wait a moment then try again.You have pressed the buttons too soon after
opening the door.
The buttons do not react when pressed.
See the chapter Settings.Child lock (button lock) activated.
Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth.The buttons are dirty.
Check that the baskets are correctly positioned
horizontally.
The baskets are not correctly positioned.Cannot close door.
Check that the dishes are not blocking the
baskets from sliding properly into place.
Check the door lock. If it does not click into
place and lock, open the door.
The door lock does not click into place and lock.
Press and hold the navigation button and
the option button Auto Open for five seconds.
Then wait 30 seconds. Close the door. Check
that the door lock clicks into place and locks.
Press and hold Start/Stop until the display shows
"Program started".
The Start/Stop start button has been pressed
for too short a time.
The dishwasher does not start.
Check.The door is not properly closed.
Close the door and wait. After a while, the
dishwasher continues the programme.
You have opened the dishwasher to add more
dishes while a programme is in progress.
Check the door lock. If it has not clicked into
place and locked, open the door.
The door lock has not clicked into place and
locked.
Press and hold the navigation button and
the option button Auto Open for five seconds.
Then wait 30 seconds. Close the door. Check
that the door lock clicks into place and locks
and that the dishwasher starts.
Check.A fuse/circuit breaker has been tripped.
Check.The plug is not plugged into the wall socket.
Check.The water tap is turned off.
Check.Overflow/leaks.
Turn off the water tap. Pull out the plug and call
the service department.
A whirring sound (the drainage pump) is heard
from the dishwasher and does not stop when
the main power switch is turned off.
Press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds if
you want to cancel the Delayed Start option.
Check that the Delayed Start option has not
been selected.
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ActionPossible causesProblem
Check that the dishes are not blocking the spray
arms.
The spray arms do not rotate.The dishes are not clean.
Clean the spray arms. See the chapter Care and
cleaning.
Spray arm holes or bearings blocked.
Choose a longer programme.Unsuitable dishwashing programme.
Dose according to water hardness. Far too
much or far too little detergent results in poorer
dishwashing results.
Incorrect detergent dosage.
Avoid large packages.Old detergent. Detergent is a perishable
product.
Do not cover porcelain with large bowls or the
like. Avoid placing very tall glasses in the
corners of the baskets.
Dishes loaded incorrectly.
Place dishes to sit steady.Glasses and cups have toppled over during the
programme.
Check that the filter handle is locked in the stop
position. The handle should point straight out
from the dishwasher.
The filters are not fitted correctly.
Check that the coloured stop on the right in the
bottom drain is in place. See the chapter Care
and cleaning.
Drainage pump stop missing.
Rinse off these types of foodstuffs if not starting
the dishwasher immediately. Use the Rinse &
hold programme.
Some foodstuffs, such as mustard, mayonnaise,
lemon, vinegar, salt and dressings, can mark
stainless steel if left for too long.
Spots on stainless steel or silver.
In order to avoid marks and tarnishing, separate
dishes made from different metals, such as
silver, stainless steel and aluminium.
All stainless steel can cause spots on silver if
they come into contact during dishwashing.
Aluminium can also cause spots on dishes.
See the chapter Settings.Incorrect rinse aid dosage setting.Spots or films on the dishes.
Switch all-in-one detergents or deactivate the
setting TAB and top up with salt and separate
rinse aid. See Rinse aid in the chapter Settings.
The setting TAB is activated and all-in-one
detergent with insufficient drying effect is being
used.
Top up with salt. See the chapter Care and
cleaning.
Salt compartment empty.
See Water hardness in the chapter Settings.Incorrect water softener setting.
Check that the salt compartment lid is properly
tightened. Otherwise call the service
department.
The water softener is leaking salt.
Wash crystal at a low temperature and with a
conservative amount of detergent. Contact the
detergent manufacturer.
Too high temperature and/or too much detergent
can cause etching on crystal. Unfortunately, this
cannot be repaired, only prevented.
Reduce the dosage. See the chapter Settings.
If you have very soft water, you may want to
dilute the rinse aid 50:50 with water.
Rinse aid dosage setting too high.The dishes have a sticky white/blue film.
Use a detergent with a bleaching agent.Lipstick and tea can be difficult to wash off.Spots left after washing.
The detergent compartment must be dry when
adding detergent.
The detergent compartment was damp when
adding detergent.
Detergent residue in the detergent compartment
after dishwashing.
Check that the dishes are not preventing the
detergent compartment from opening.
The detergent compartment has been blocked.
Check that the dishes are placed securely. Spin
the spray arms to make sure they can rotate.
The dishes are not correctly placed or the spray
arms are not rotating.
Rattling sound when dishwashing.
No action. The programme time is stored and
next time the programme is run the corrected
time will be displayed.
The programme is taking longer than estimated.1 minute appears in the display.
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ActionPossible causesProblem
Clean the coarse and fine filters.The filters are blocked.Water remains in the dishwasher.
Check that the filter handle is locked in the stop
position. The handle should point straight out
from the dishwasher.
The filters are not fitted correctly.
Clean the drainage pump. See the chapter Care
and cleaning.
Debris in the drainage pump.
Check that the coloured stop on the right in the
bottom drain is in place. See the chapter Care
and cleaning.
Drainage pump stop missing.
Check that the hose is free from kinks and sharp
bends.
Kink in drainage hose.
Disconnect the drainage hose where it connects
to the sink unit's water trap. Check that no debris
has fastened and that the connection has an
inner diameter of at least 14 mm.
Blocked drainage hose.
Clean with washing-up brush and low foaming
cleaner.
Dirt around the seals and in corners.Bad odour in dishwasher.
Run a programme with a higher temperature
once or twice a month.
Low temperature programmes have been
selected for a prolonged period.
Activate the Auto Open option.The Auto Open option is not activated.The dishes are not dry enough.
Fully load the dishwasher.The dishwasher is not fully loaded.
Top up with rinse aid or increase the rinse aid
dosage level. See the chapter Settings.
Rinse aid needs topping up or dosage is set too
low.
Switch all-in-one detergents or deactivate the
setting TAB and top up with salt and separate
rinse aid. See Rinse aid in the chapter Settings.
The setting TAB is activated and all-in-one
detergent with insufficient drying effect is being
used.
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Technical information
Information on energy labelling
Information sheet, in compliance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1059/2010
ASKO
DBI233IBModel designation:
131) Number of standard place settings:
A+++Energy efficiency class:
234 kWh per year2) Annual energy consumption(AEC):
0.82 kWhEnergy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle(Et):
Power consumption
0.49 W
Off-mode (Po):
0.49 W
Left-on mode (Pl):
2716 litres per year3) Annual water consumption (AWC):
A4) Drying efficiency class:
Eco5) , option Auto OpenStandard programme:
270 minutesProgramme time for the standard cleaning cycle:
InfiniteDuration of the left-on mode (Tl):
44 dB(A) re 1 pWNoise emissions:
Integrated productConstruction:
1) In accordance with standard, EN 50242.
2) Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles with a cold water connection and consumption in accordance with energy saving mode. The actual
energy consumption depends on how the machine is used.
3) Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles. The actual water consumption depends on how the machine is used.
4) On a scale from G (least efficient) to A (most efficient).
5) This dishwashing programme is the standard cleaning cycle used to compile the energy labelling information. It is intended for washing normally
dirty dishes and is the most effective programme in terms of combined energy and water consumption.
Technical data
819-872 mmHeight:
596 mmWidth:
559 mmDepth:
50 kg1) Weight:
0.03–1.0 MPaWater pressure:
See serial number plateElectrical connection:
See serial number plateRated power:
1) Weight can vary due to different specifications.
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Installation
819*- 872
559
714
596
131-186
50 30-94
1198
700
[mm]
Nominal dimensions. Actual measurements may vary.
*Remove locking nuts for an installed height of 820-821 mm.
Safety instructions
•Connections to electricity, water and drainage must be performed
by a qualified professional.
•Always follow applicable regulations for water, drainage and
electricity.
•Take care during installation! Wear protective gloves! There must
always be two people!
•Place a drip tray on the floor beneath the dishwasher to prevent
damage from any water leaks.
•Before screwing the dishwasher into place, test the dishwasher by
running the Rinse & hold programme. Check that the dishwasher
fills with water and drains. Check also that none of the connections
leak.
WARNING!
Turn off the water supply when installing the dishwasher!
The plug must be disconnected or power to the socket turned off
while the work is carried out!
Transport protection for the door
Do not forget to remove the transport protection for the door when
unpacking the dishwasher.
REMOVE
Placing the dishwasher
The dishwasher can be installed built-in, completely freestanding or
partially built-in.
A. Built-in
The dishwasher is intended for installation under a worktop. The recess
dimensions are illustrated. Holes for wires/cables need not be larger
than 38 mm in diameter. Make sure the edges of such holes are even
to prevent damage to the drainage and inlet hoses and the power
cable.
Ø. 38
600
50
131
820-875
>560
[mm]
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