Asko DBI8457MXXLW/1 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher
EN
DBI8457MXXLW/1
DBI8457MXXLS/1
DBI8457MXXLBS/1

3Your dishwasher ........................................
3Welcome to our growing ASKO family! .......
4Safety instructions .....................................
5Activate child lock (Kid Safe™) ...................
5Installation ....................................................
5Winter storage/Transport .............................
5Overflow guard function ..............................
5Packaging ....................................................
5Disposal .......................................................
6Before washing for the first time ..............
61. 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 ...........................
11Upper basket ...............................................
12Middle basket ..............................................
13Lower basket ...............................................
14Cutlery basket ..............................................
16Using the dishwasher ................................
16Add detergent ..............................................
17The main power switch ................................
17Select program ............................................
18Select program mode ..................................
18Select option ................................................
19Starting the dishwasher ...............................
19Remaining time ............................................
19Status light™................................................
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 ...........................................................
20Once the program has finished ...................
20How to get the best drying results ...............
20Unloading the dishwasher ...........................
21Program chart ..............................................
22Settings .......................................................
22Open the dishwasher's Settings menu ........
25Care and cleaning ......................................
25Top up rinse aid ...........................................
25Top up salt ...................................................
26Cleaning the filters .......................................
27Cleaning the spray arms and spray pipes ...
28Clean the dishwasher inside and out ..........
29Remove blockages ......................................
31Troubleshooting .........................................
37Installation ..................................................
37Safety instructions ........................................
38Transport protection for the door .................
38Placing the dishwasher ................................
39Affix the protective film ................................
39
Adjust the height and slide the dishwasher
into place .....................................................
41Drainage connection ...................................
42Connection to water supply .........................
42Electrical connection ...................................
42Screwing the dishwasher into place ............
44Dishwasher toe kick .....................................
45Service ........................................................
45Information about your product ...................
45Contact the service department ..................
46Technical data and energy labelling ........
46Technical data .............................................
46Information for consumers ...........................
46Information 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
Program mode selectorNavigation button for selecting a program Option Delayed Start
Option Auto Open
Main power switch
Speed mode
Night mode
Child lock
Top up salt
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 6.
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Your dishwasher

•Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place!
•Number of standard place settings: 14
•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.
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Safety instructions

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, 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.
•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
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 settingFrench water hardness scaleGerman 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.
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 Ecoprogram is run with a water hardness of 14 °dH (25 °fH), the water softener is
regenerated at regular intervals (after 6 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 occurs during the program's main wash.
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).
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Before washing for the first time

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.
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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Before washing for the first time

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 630 gram, 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 selected 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
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 & 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 dirty 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 –Auto Open
A shorter dishwashing program 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
program 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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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
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.
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.
The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with an upper basket, a middle 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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Loading the dishwasher