Asko DBI253IB.W.AU User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher
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DBI253IB.W.AU
DBI253IB.S.AU
DBI253IB.BS.AU

3Your dishwasher ........................................
3Welcome to our growing ASKO family! .......
4Safety instructions .....................................
5Activate child lock (Kid Safe™) ...................
5Installation ....................................................
5Winter storage/Transport .............................
5Overflow guard function ..............................
5Packaging ....................................................
6Disposal .......................................................
7Before washing for the first time ..............
71. Water hardness ........................................
72. Basic settings ..........................................
9Greener dishwashing ................................
9The dishwasher saves energy and water .....
10Loading the dishwasher ............................
10Fragile dishes ..............................................
10Loading affects the results ..........................
10The dishwasher's baskets ...........................
11Top cutlery tray ............................................
11Upper basket ...............................................
12Lower basket ...............................................
14Cutlery basket ..............................................
16Using the dishwasher ................................
16Add detergent ..............................................
17The main power switch ................................
17Select program ............................................
18Select program mode ..................................
18Select option ................................................
18Starting the dishwasher ...............................
19Time remaining ............................................
19Stopping or changing a program ................
19If you want to load more dishes ...................
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If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power
failure ...........................................................
19Once the program has finished ...................
19How to get the best drying results ...............
20Unloading the dishwasher ...........................
21Program chart ..............................................
22Settings .......................................................
22Open the dishwasher's Settings menu ........
24Care and cleaning ......................................
24Top up rinse aid ...........................................
24Cleaning the filters .......................................
26Cleaning the spray arms ..............................
27Clean the dishwasher inside and out ..........
27Remove blockages ......................................
29Troubleshooting .........................................
34Installation ..................................................
34Safety instructions ........................................
35Transport protection for the door .................
35Placing the dishwasher ................................
36Affix the protective film ................................
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Adjust the height and slide the dishwasher
into place .....................................................
37Drainage connection ...................................
38Connection to water supply .........................
39Electrical connection ...................................
39Screwing the dishwasher into place ............
41Dishwasher kick panel .................................
42ASKO Service .............................................
42Information about your product ...................
42Contact the service department ..................
43Technical information ................................
43Information on energy labelling ...................
43Technical data .............................................
43Information for test institute ..........................
Contents

Welcome to our growing ASKO family!
We are proud of our appliances. We want them to help make the world a better place –improving
quality of life for you and your loved ones. We hope that this appliance will be an appreciated and
dependable aid for many years to come.
Please read the operating instructions before use. They include general tips, information about the
settings and adjustments you can make, and how best to care for your appliance.
Display Start/Stop
Navigation buttons for selecting a program Option Delayed Start
Option Extra Dry
Main power switch
Program mode selector
Speed mode
Night mode
Child lock
Top up rinse aid
Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation. Following this, open the door and press the main
power switch to start using the machine.
"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 7.
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Your dishwasher

•Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place!
•Number of place settings: 15
•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 appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
•Damaged mains cables must only be replaced by a qualified
electrician.
•This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar
applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
- farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
•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.
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Safety instructions

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!
Dishwasher detergents are strongly alkaline. They can be
extremely dangerous if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes and keep children away from the dishwasher when the door
is open. Seek medical attention if swallowed.
Check that the detergent compartment is empty after completion
of the wash cycle.
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 temperature 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, F54 appears
on the display. Turn off the water supply and contact your nearest service centre.
Packaging
The outer 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.
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•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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Safety instructions

1. 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.
Checking water hardness
Contact the local water utility to check the water hardness in your area. This is important with regard
to how much detergent and rinse aid to use.
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.
Main power switch
Confirm settingSelect setting
Settings
Language1.
Select the language to be shown on the display.
Set level of rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/52.
By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also achieve a better dishwashing
result with glassware and dishes.
Select rinse aid dosage. The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 (Off) and 5 (High
dosage).
Pre-selected at factory: 5
Top up rinse aid
Press to open
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Before washing for the first time

Top up rinse aid
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.
For water with a hardness greater than 10–12 °dH, you ought to use rinse aid with citric acid (known
as acid rinse aid).
To change the chosen setting, see the chapter Settings.
Table continued from last page
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Before washing for the first time

The dishwasher saves energy and water
When using a dishwasher in a residential setting, less energy and water are generally used compared
to washing the dishes by hand.
Do not rinse under running water
Do not rinse the dishes under running water as this will lead to increased energy and water
consumption. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
Choose a green detergent
Read the environmental declaration on the packaging!
Too much detergent and rinse aid can result in less effective dishwashing and also entail greater
environmental impact.
Run a fully loaded dishwasher
Save energy and water by waiting until the dishwasher is full before running a program. Use the
Rinse & hold program to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odours.
Run programs at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a program with a low temperature.
Select dishwashing program –Eco
Use when you want to save water and energy. For normally soiled load, such as plates, serving
dishes, cups, glasses and so on.
This dishwashing program is designed for an effective wash using as little energy and water as
possible. The program washes at a low temperature for a long time.
Open the door a little once the program has finished
Better drying results are achieved if you open the door a little once the program has ended. (If the
dishwasher is built-in, the surrounding cabinets must be resistant to any condensation from 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 high heat.
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Greener dishwashing

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
By using rinse aid you will improve your drying result. You will also achieve a better dishwashing
result with glassware and 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.
Loading affects the results
Load the dishes carefully to ensure the best washing and drying results with the lowest possible
energy and water consumption. Give your dishwasher the best chance to reach and clean all surfaces,
as well as to dry the dishes as thoroughly as possible.
•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 top cutlery
tray.
NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with a top cutlery tray, an upper basket and a lower basket with a cutlery
basket.
The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the dishwasher setup.
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Top cutlery tray
The top cutlery tray has space for cutlery, ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items.
Raising the top cutlery tray
1. Pull out the top cutlery tray.
2. Pull the two locking handles on either side forward to raise the top cutlery tray.
Lowering the top cutlery tray
1. Pull out the top cutlery tray.
2. Slide the two locking handles on either side downwards and backwards to lower the top cutlery
tray.
Upper basket
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and saucers in the upper basket. All dirty surfaces should
face inwards and downwards! Wine glasses are placed on the wine glass shelf and knives are
placed in the knife stand on the right.
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Lower basket
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
Place pots and pans in the rear right part of the lower basket to achieve the best dishwashing results
from the rear of the two spray nozzles (WideSpray™), which are intended for these types of dishes.
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Foldable tines
Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots and pans. Release the foldable tines
by pressing the catch inwards before adjusting their position.
Washing large plates
Move the 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.
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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 can be purchased by calling ASKO.
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 achieve the best
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.
1) Height: max. 25 cm, Diameter: max. 7.5 cm
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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 purchased your dishwasher.
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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.
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 programs (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 the directions for these products
carefully.
NOTE!
Optimum washing and drying results are achieved by using normal dishwasher detergent together
with separately dispensed rinse aid.
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Starting the dishwasher
Select program mode
Select any options
Open the door and press the main power switch.
Select program
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 program
To select a program, press the navigation button until the desired program is shown on the
display.
Select a program to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are.
Eco
Use when you want to save water and energy. For normally soiled load, such as plates, serving
dishes, cups, glasses and so on.
You can read more about greener dishwashing in the chapter Greener dishwashing.
Heavy
Use to wash normally soiled load, such as plates, serving dishes, cups, glasses and so on.
Time program
The program adapts to the specified running time or finish time. With this program 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 program time.
Rinse & hold
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
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Hygiene
This program is designed to meet strict hygiene demands.
Quick
A short program for slightly soiled dishes. (This program is not intended for burnt food, such as on
oven dishes.)
Intensive
A program with a high temperature to dissolve grease on 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 program mode
To select a program mode, press the program mode selector until the desired mode is shown on
the display. The available program modes vary between programs.
Speed mode
The program time is shortened, but the dishwasher uses more energy.
Night mode
Lower noise level during the dishwashing program. The program time is extended.
Select option
To select an option, press the option button until the desired option is shown on the display. The
available options vary between programs.
Extra Dry
The Extra Dry option improves the drying results by using a longer drying cycle and a higher
temperature in the final rinse. Energy consumption is slightly increased.
The Extra Dry option is pre-selected for some programs. You can deactivate this option to save time
and energy.
Delayed Start
When you select Delayed Start, the dishwasher will start in 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.
If you want to cancel the Delayed Start option, open the door then press and hold Start/Stop for three
seconds.
Starting the dishwasher
Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start. Press Start/Stop until the display
shows "Program started".
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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 program, a program mode and options, the time the program took when
last used is displayed.
Once you have started the dishwasher, the display shows the remaining program 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 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
In order not to accidently press a button and cancel the current program, you must press and hold
Start/Stop for five seconds if you want to change programs after starting the dishwasher. Add more
detergent if the lid of the detergent dispenser has opened. Then choose a new program 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 program.
If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power failure
If the dishwashing program was not finished, the interrupted program continues 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.
Once the program has finished
Once the program has finished, “END”appears on the display.
At the end of the program, you will hear a short beep. Chapter Settings describes how to change
this function.
The dishwasher switches off automatically after the program ends. Turn 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 Extra Dry option.
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•Open the door a little once the program has finished.
•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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