Asko DBI3338IA.W User manual

USER MANUAL
Dishwasher
EN
DBI3338IA.W

3Your dishwasher ........................................
4Safety instructions .....................................
5Child lock .....................................................
5Installation ....................................................
5Overflow guard function ..............................
5Winter storage/Transport .............................
5Packaging ....................................................
5Disposal .......................................................
6Before washing for the first time ..............
6Water hardness ............................................
7Basic settings ..............................................
8Top up rinse aid ...........................................
8Top up salt ...................................................
9Greener dishwashing ................................
9The dishwasher saves energy and water .....
10Loading the dishwasher ............................
10Fragile dishes ..............................................
10Loading affects the results ..........................
11The dishwasher's baskets ...........................
11Upper basket ...............................................
12Lower basket ...............................................
13Cutlery basket ..............................................
15Using the dishwasher ................................
15Add detergent ..............................................
16On/Off ..........................................................
16Select program ............................................
17Select program mode ..................................
17Select option ................................................
18Start/Stop .....................................................
19If you want to load more dishes ...................
19Power failure ................................................
19Once the program has finished ...................
19How to get the best drying results ...............
19Unloading the dishwasher ...........................
20Program chart ............................................
21Settings .......................................................
24Care and cleaning ......................................
24Top up rinse aid ...........................................
24Top up salt ...................................................
25Clean the filters ............................................
26Cleaning the spray arms ..............................
27Clean the outside of the dishwasher ...........
27Run Self-cleaning .........................................
27Remove blockages ......................................
29Troubleshooting .........................................
35Installation ..................................................
35Safety instructions ........................................
36Transport protection for the door .................
36Placing the dishwasher ................................
36Affix the protective film ................................
37
Adjust the height and slide the dishwasher
into place .....................................................
38Drainage connection ...................................
39Connection to water supply .........................
40Electrical connection ...................................
40Screwing the dishwasher into place ............
42Dishwasher toe kick .....................................
43Service ........................................................
43Information about your product ...................
43Contact your nearest service centre ............
44Technical data and energy labelling ........
44Technical data .............................................
44Information for consumers ...........................
44Information for test institute ..........................
Contents

Welcome to our growing ASKO family!
We are proud of our appliances. 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 the best way to take care of your appliance.
Top up rinse aid
Display
Start/Stop
Select program mode
Select program Option Automatic door opening
Option Delayed start
On/Off
Child lock
Top up salt
Symbols on the display: Text on the display:
Clean the filters
Run Self-cleaning
See the chapter Care and cleaning.
Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation. Then press .
"Welcome to your ASKO. First time setup." 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 6.
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Your dishwasher

•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. Push the baskets in to avoid risking the dishwasher tipping
over.
•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 supply cord must only be replaced by the
manufacturer's service centre or someone similarly professionally
qualified.
•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.
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Safety instructions

WARNING!
Children must be supervised –dishwasher detergent is corrosive!
Child lock
You can activate the Automatic child lock setting to prevent children from starting the dishwasher.
See the chapter Settings. You can also temporarily activate and deactivate the Child lock function.
Press and hold and for three seconds.
Installation
See the chapter Installation.
Overflow guard function
The overflow guard 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 guard is triggered, F54 (Overfilling water)
appears on the display. Turn off the water tap and contact your nearest service centre. (To avoid
water leakage outside the dishwasher, do not remove the plug from the wall socket until the water
tap on the supply line has been turned off!)
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.
Before transporting a used dishwasher, or before prolonged storage, water must first be removed
from the machine.
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.
•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

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
Water hardness is specified using German degrees of water hardness (°dH), French degrees of
water hardness (°fH), English degrees of water hardness (°eH) or millimoles per litre (mmol/l).
A water supply with a water hardness in excess of 5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH / 0.9 mmol/ll) must be softened.
This is done automatically with the aid of the built-in water softener. In order for the water softener
to function properly, its settings must be adjusted to the hardness of the water supply. Once you
have adjusted the water softener settings, add detergent and rinse aid in 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 settingmmol/l°eH°fH°dH
00.0-0.90-60-90-5
11.0-1.47-1010-146-8
21.5-2.011-1415-209-11
32.1-2.515-1821-2512-14
42.6-3.419-2426-3415-19
53.5-4.325-3035-4320-24
64.4-5.231-3644-5225-29
75.3-7.037-4953-7030-39
87.1-8.850-6171-8840-49
98.9628950
If the water hardness exceeds 50°dH (89°fH / 62°eH / 8.9 mmol/l), we recommend connecting an
external water softener.
Increased consumption during regeneration
The dishwasher's built-in water softener is regularly regenerated to maintain its function. Regeneration
extends the dishwashing program and increases energy and water consumption. Just how often
the dishwasher's water softener is regenerated depends on the selected setting.
Example: If the Eco program is run with a water hardness of 14°dH (25°fH / 18°eH / 2.5 mmol/l), the
water softener is regenerated at regular intervals (after 7 dishwashing cycles), energy consumption
increases by 0.015 kWh, and water consumption increases by 2.3 litres, while the program time is
extended by 3 minutes. Regeneration takes place during the program’s main wash.
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Before washing for the first time

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 5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH / 0.9 mmol/l).
Basic settings
Press .
"Welcome to your ASKO. First time setup." is shown on the display. It is important that you choose
the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results.
Select setting with . Confirm selected setting with .
Settings
Select the language to be shown on the display.Language1.
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.
Set level of rinse aid
0/1/2/3/4/5
2.
The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 (Off)
and 5 (High dosage).
Pre-selected at factory: 4
Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending on
the hardness of the water supply. It is important that this
setting is correct!
Set water hardness
0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9
3.
For a water supply with a hardness below 6°dH (10°fH /
7°eH / 1.0 mmol/l), select 0. The water softener is
deactivated and no salt needs to be added.
Pre-selected at factory: 4
Activate this setting when using an all-in-one detergent that
contains rinse aid.
TAB On/Off4.
This setting reduces the rinse aid dosage.
Pre-selected at factory: Off
To change the selected setting, see the chapter Settings.
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Before washing for the first time

Top up rinse aid
Top up the rinse aid compartment with rinse aid if you have selected Rinse aid 1 - 5.
Lift up to open
Press to close
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.
Top up salt
Add salt to the salt compartment if you have selected Water hardness 1 - 9.
1. Remove the salt compartment lid by turning it anticlockwise.
2. Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt compartment top-up hole. First, pour
in about 1 l of water.
3. Add enough salt to fill the salt compartment (max. 750 gram). Use special dishwasher salt.
4. Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on firmly.
WARNING!
In order to avoid rust stains a dishwashing program must be started immediately after adding
salt.
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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, rinse aid and salt 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 (see number
of standard place settings). Use the Rinse and 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
This program is suitable for washing normally soiled dishes and is the most effective program in
terms of combined energy and water consumption. This program is used to assess compliance with
EU legislation on ecodesign.
The 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.
Select option –Automatic door opening
Better drying results are achieved if you use the Automatic door opening option, which automatically
opens the dishwasher door. Wait until the dishwasher indicates that the program has ended and the
dishes have cooled before unloading the dishwasher. (If the dishwasher is built-in the surrounding
furnishings 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 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. See Fragile dishes in the chapter Loading the dishwasher.
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Greener dishwashing

Fragile dishes
Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot
withstand high heat, others can be damaged by dishwasher 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
In order to avoid marks and tarnishing, separate dishes made from different metals, such as silver,
stainless steel and aluminium.
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 cutlery
basket.
NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
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Loading the dishwasher

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.
Knife stand
Raising and lowering the upper basket
1. Pull out the upper basket. (The basket must be empty.)
2. Turn the basket catch outwards at the end of both runners.
3. Grip the upper basket with both hands, pull it out and move the upper basket to its other position.
4. Turn back the basket catch at the end of both runners.
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Loading the dishwasher

Lower basket
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
Accessory
Buy a wine glass shelf with space for six tall 1) 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.
1) Height: max. 25 cm, Diameter: max. 7.5 cm
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Loading 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 zone 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
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Loading the dishwasher

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.
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Loading the dishwasher

Add detergent
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.
Detergent compartment
The detergent compartment must be dry when adding detergent.
If powder or liquid dishwasher detergent is used, add a small amount of the detergent to the
compartment for prewash detergent.
Press to open Close the lid
Prewash detergent Main wash detergent
NOTE!
Use only dishwasher detergent! Washing up liquid must not be used as the foam that forms
prevents the dishwasher from operating effectively.
All-in-one detergent
There are many types of all-in-one detergents on the market. Read through the directions for these
products carefully.
Activate the TAB setting and deactivate the Rinse aid setting when using an all-in-one detergent
that contains rinse aid.
Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short programs (less than 75 minutes). Use powder
or liquid dishwasher detergent instead.
NOTE!
Optimal washing and drying results are achieved by using normal detergent together with
separately dispensed rinse aid and salt.
Contact the detergent manufacturer if you have questions about the detergent.
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Using the dishwasher

Start/Stop
Select program mode
Select program Select option
On/Off
On/Off
Press . Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off.
Select program
Eco is always pre-selected. To select another program, press until the desired program is
shown on the display.
Select a program to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are.
Eco
This program is suitable for washing normally soiled dishes and is the most effective program in
terms of combined energy and water consumption. This program is used to assess compliance with
EU legislation on ecodesign.
You can read more about greener dishwashing in the chapter Greener dishwashing.
For heavily soiled dishes with a lot of grease, a program with higher temperatures should be used.
Universal
An effective program for daily use for slightly dried leftovers. (This program is not intended for burnt
food, such as on oven dishes.)
Intensive
A program with a high temperature for dissolving 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 other dishes.
Quick 2)
A fast and effective program for slightly dried leftovers. (This program is not intended for burnt food,
such as on oven dishes.)
2) When combined with Speed, the program is shortened (60 minutes).
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Using the dishwasher

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.
Press to set the desired program time.
Slightly dirty dishes
Normally dirty dishes
Very dirty dishes
0:15-0:45
1:00-1:30
2:00-2:30
Hygiene
This program 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.
Rinse and hold
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Self-cleaning
Self-cleaning program for hygienic cleaning of the dishwasher tub, spray arms and spray pipes.
This program should be run (with no dishes in the machine) using normal dishwasher detergent or
citric acid. Special dishwasher cleaners are also available on the market. For the removal of limescale
deposits, see Dishwasher tub in the chapter Care and cleaning.
Select program mode
Press to scroll through the available program modes. The symbol is dimly lit in available program
modes, and glows brighter when a program mode has been activated. (The program modes you
can select vary between programs.)
Speed
The program time is shortened, but the dishwasher uses more energy.
Night
Lower noise level during the dishwashing program. The program time is extended.
Select option
Available options are dimly lit. Select the options ( , ) to activate them. The options glow brighter
when activated. (The options you can select vary between programs.)
Automatic door opening
The dishwasher door opens automatically, which shortens the program time and improves the drying
results. Wait until the dishwasher indicates that the program has ended and the dishes have cooled
before unloading the dishwasher. (If the dishwasher is built-in the surrounding furnishings must be
resistant to any condensation from the dishwasher.)
The drying time of the Automatic door opening option varies (from 5 to 90 minutes) depending on
the model, program and temperature of the final rinse.
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Using the dishwasher

The Automatic door opening option is pre-selected for some programs.
NOTE!
For the best drying results, do not close the door before the drying phase has finished and the
machine has automatically switched off.
WARNING!
The dishwasher door must not be blocked or closed when opened automatically. Doing so may
damage the door lock mechanism. Wait at least 5 minutes before closing the door.
Delayed start
When you select Delayed start, the dishwasher will start 1-24 hours after you press .
1. Press once to activate Delayed start. Press several times, or hold it in, to set the desired
number of hours.
2. Press . The timer counts down and the dishwasher starts after the selected delay.
If you want to cancel the Delayed start option, press and hold for three seconds.
Start/Stop
Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start. Press until the display shows
"Program started".
If the dishwasher is not started within 2 minutes of the last time the control panel was pressed, the
machine switches off.
Stopping or changing a program
In order not to accidently press a button and cancel the current program, you must press and hold
for three seconds if you want to change program after starting the dishwasher. Add more
detergent if the lid of the detergent dispenser has opened. Then select a new program and press
.
Remaining time
Once you have selected a program, 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 during the drying phase.
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.
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Using the dishwasher

If you want to load more dishes3)
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the dishes and close the door. After a
while, the dishwasher continues the program.
Power failure
If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power failure when a dishwashing program is running the
program continues when power is restored. If the power is cut during drying, the program is
interrupted.
If the door is open for more than 2 minutes during drying, the program is interrupted.
Once the program has finished
Once the program has finished, "Program done" appears on the display.
At the end of the program one short signal will sound. Chapter Settings describes how to change
this function.
The dishwasher switches off automatically after the program 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 setting.
•Activate the Automatic door opening option.
•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.
3) You should not load more dishes if the lid of the detergent dispenser has been opened.
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Using the dishwasher

Consumption values 1)
Final rinse
Number of rinses
Main washPrewashesProgram
mode / Option
Detergent (ml)
Program
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)
8.90.43:000.723:1048 °C250 °C
5)
25
Eco 4)
11.50.72:201.12:4060 °C260 °C1
5)
25Universal
15.51.22:301.62:5070 °C270 °C225Intensive 14.00.91:301.31:3065 °C365 °C
5)
25Quick
9.5-16.00.2-1.00:15-2:300.3-1.40:15-2:30<65 °C2<65 °C0-225Time program 10.00.90:451.31:0570 °C270 °C25Hygiene 3.50.010:070.010:071Rinse and hold 9.50.60:451.01:0570 °C270 °CSelf-cleaning
1) Consumption values vary depending on the temperature of the incoming water, room temperature, load size, selected additional functions and more. The values for the Eco program are
accurate, others are indicative only.
2) Connection to cold water, approx. 15 °C. 3) Connection to hot water, approx. 60 °C. 4) This program is suitable for washing normally soiled dishes and is the most effective program in terms of combined energy and water consumption. This program is used to assess compliance
with EU legislation on ecodesign.
5) Automatic door opening
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Program chart