Asko DBI663ISSOF User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher
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DBI663ISSOF.U

3Your dishwasher ........................................
3Welcome to our growing ASKO family! .......
4Important safety instructions ...................
4General ........................................................
5Child safety ..................................................
5Activate child lock (Kid Safe™) ...................
5Installation ....................................................
5Winter storage/Transport .............................
5Overflow guard function ..............................
5Packing material ..........................................
5Disposal .......................................................
7Before washing for the first time ..............
71. Water hardness ........................................
72. Basic settings ..........................................
10Greener dishwashing ................................
10The dishwasher saves energy and water .....
11Loading the dishwasher ............................
11Fragile dishes ..............................................
11Loading affects the results ..........................
11The baskets .................................................
12Top cutlery tray ............................................
12Upper basket ...............................................
13Lower basket ...............................................
14Cutlery basket ..............................................
15Typical load .................................................
17Using the dishwasher ................................
17Add detergent ..............................................
18The main power switch ................................
18Select program ............................................
19Select program mode ..................................
19Select option ................................................
20Starting the dishwasher ...............................
20Time remaining ............................................
20Stopping or changing a program ................
20If you want to load more dishes ...................
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If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power
failure ...........................................................
21Once the program has finished ...................
21How to get the best drying results ...............
21Unloading the dishwasher ...........................
22Program chart ..............................................
23Settings .......................................................
23Open the dishwasher's Settings menu ........
26Care and maintenance instructions .........
26Add rinse aid ...............................................
26Add salt ........................................................
27Cleaning the filters .......................................
28Cleaning the spray arms ..............................
29Clean the dishwasher inside and out ..........
30Remove blockages ......................................
31Troubleshooting .........................................
37Installation instructions ............................
37Important safety instructions ........................
38Transport protection for the door .................
38Trim kit .........................................................
39Placing the dishwasher ................................
39Fit the protective film ....................................
40
Adjust the height and slide the dishwasher
into place .....................................................
41Drain connection ..........................................
42Connection to water supply .........................
43Electrical connection ...................................
43Screwing the dishwasher into place ............
45Dishwasher toe kick .....................................
46Service ........................................................
46Limited Warranty –Residential Appliances ..
46Items excluded from warranty .....................
47Disclaimer ....................................................
47Limitation of liability ......................................
47Troubleshooting & ASKO Customer Care ....
47Service after expiration of limited warranty ...
48Technical information ................................
48Technical data .............................................
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
the quality of life for you and your loved ones. We hope that this appliance will be an appreciated
and dependable device 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
Program mode selector
Navigation buttons for selecting a program
Option Delayed Start
Option Extra Dry
Main power switch
Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation instructions. Following this, open the door and
press the main power switch to start using the machine.
"Welcome to your new ASKO. This is a 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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING!
When using your dishwasher, follow basic precautions, including the following:
•Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
•Use the dishwasher only for its intended function.
•Use only detergents or wetting agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them
out of the reach of children.
•When loading items to be washed:
–locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal, and
–load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.
•Do not wash plastic items unless they are marked “dishwasher safe”or the equivalent. For
plastic items not so marked, check the manufacturer’s recommendations.
•Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure panels are properly in place.
•Do not tamper with controls.
•Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the door or dish rack of the dishwasher.
•To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to play in or on a dishwasher.
•Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not
been used for two weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system
has not been used for two weeks, before using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets
and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydro-
gen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
•Remove the door to the washing compartment when removing an old dishwasher from service
or discarding it.
•Read the grounding instructions in the installation instructions.
General
•Do not run the dishwasher while you are out of the home.
•Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline, or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
•Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing.
•Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.
WARNING!
PROPOSITION 65 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
Cancer and Reproductive Harm –www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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Important safety instructions

Child safety
•Always keep small children away from the machine when it is open. There may be some detergent
residue left inside the machine.
•Always close the door and start the dishwasher as soon as you put in the detergent.
•If dishwasher detergent gets in someone’s eyes, rinse them with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes.
•Should a child swallow dishwasher detergent or rinse aid, give plenty to drink immediately, i.e.,
one or two glasses of milk or water. Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immedi-
ately: Call the National Capital Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.
WARNING!
Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children.
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 instructions.
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, Overfilling
water appears on the display. Turn off the water supply and contact your nearest service center.
Packing material
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 center. 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 labeled for recycling.
When the machine has reached the end of its service life and is to be disposed of, it should immedi-
ately be made unusable. Pull out the power cable and cut it as short as possible.
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Important safety instructions

Contact your municipality for information about where and how your dishwasher can be recycled
correctly.
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Important safety instructions

1. Water hardness
In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher needs soft water (water with low min-
eral 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 auto-
matically 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 water utility to check the water hardness in your area.
Make a note of the water hardness:____________
Recommended settingFrench water hardness scaleGerman water hardness scale
0(pre-selected at factory)0-9°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 new ASKO. This is a first time set up." is shown on the display. It is important
that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results.
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Before washing for the first time

Confirm setting
Select setting
Main power switch
Settings
Language1.
Select the language to be shown on the display.
Rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/5/TAB2.
Use rinse aid to improve wash and dry times. Also use rinse aid to achieve clear and spotless results.
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, select the TAB setting. Read more about
all-in-one detergent in the chapter Using the dishwasher.
Pre-selected at factory: 5
Add 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 spilled rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
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Before washing for the first time

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: 0
Add salt
Salt compartment lid
1. Unscrew the salt compartment lid.
2. Insert the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt compartment top-up hole. First, pour
in about 0.3 gal (1 l) of water.
3. Then add salt, a maximum of 630 gram (22 oz), 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 program must be started immediately after adding salt.
To change the chosen setting, see the chapter Settings.
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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 consump-
tion. 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 lead to a 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 and hold program to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odors.
Run programs at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only lightly soiled, you can select a program with a low temperature.
Select dishwashing program –Eco
This program is the most effective in terms of energy consumption.
Select program mode –Green mode
The dishwasher has different program modes. To save energy and water, use Green mode. (Available
with: Normal , Light)
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 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. 140 °F (60 °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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Greener dishwashing