Asko DFI643AU User manual

Dishwasher DFI643OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
2Front panel
3Safety instructions
4Before washing for the first time
5Loading the dishwasher
8Using the dishwasher
12Settings
14Care and cleaning
16Troubleshooting
19Technical information
20Installation
21ASKO Service
22Information for test institute
23Your notes
24Quick guide
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfil your needs for many years to come. Scandinavian design combines clean
lines, everyday functionality and high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they are
greatly appreciated throughout the world.
To get the most out of your new dishwasher, we recommend that you read the Operating Instructions before using the
dishwasher. The last page also includes a Quick guide.
Front panel
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 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.
Eco
Speed mode
2:00
START
STOP
Display Start/Stop
Program mode selector
Navigation buttons for selecting a program
Option Delayed Start
Option Extra Dry
Main power switch
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Safety instructions
NOTE!
•Read the operating instructions and keep
them in a safe place!
•Number of 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 dishwash-
er 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 instruc-
tion 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 re-
placed 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 resi-
dential 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 lu-
bricants be washed in the dishwasher.
WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed
with the points down in the cutlery basket or
horizontally in other baskets.
Installation
See the chapter Installation.
Child safety
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, al-
ways start the dishwasher immediately.
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 swal-
lowed.
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.
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, 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
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 new ASKO. This is a first time set up." is shown
on the display. It is important that you choose the right settings to en-
sure good dishwashing results.
Confirm setting
Select setting
Main power switch
Settings
Language1
Select the language to be shown on the display.
Rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/52
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
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.
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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 programs only with a full load
Wait to run a program until the dishwasher is full. This way you save
energy. Use the Rinse and hold program to rinse the dishes if there
are any unpleasant odours while you wait for the dishwasher to become
fully loaded.
Run programs at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a program with a low
temperature.
Select ECO wash
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.
Select Green mode
The dishwasher has different program modes. To save energy and
water, use Green mode. (Available with: Heavy wash, Sanitation wash)
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 con-
nection cuts dishwashing times and reduces the dishwasher's energy
consumption.
NOTE!
Do not exceed the permitted water supply temperature. Certain ma-
terials used in some cookware cannot withstand high heat.
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
Wash fragile items made of crystal/glass, such as crystal glass from
Orrefors, using the gentle dishwashing program Crystal glass. Remem-
ber to use only a small amount of detergent and to place items so that
they do not touch each other during the wash.
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.
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.
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