Asko DFI664.U User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher
EN
DFI664.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 ..........................................
9Greener dishwashing ................................
9The dishwasher saves energy and water .....
10Loading the dishwasher ............................
10Fragile dishes ..............................................
10Loading affects the results ..........................
10The baskets .................................................
11Top cutlery tray ............................................
12Upper basket ...............................................
13Lower basket ...............................................
14Cutlery basket ..............................................
15Typical load .................................................
16Using the dishwasher ................................
16Add detergent ..............................................
17The main power switch ................................
17Select program ............................................
18Select program mode ..................................
18Select option ................................................
19Starting the dishwasher ...............................
19Time remaining ............................................
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 ...........................
22Program chart ..............................................
23Settings .......................................................
23Open the dishwasher's Settings menu ........
25Care and maintenance instructions .........
25Add rinse aid ...............................................
25Cleaning the filters .......................................
26Cleaning the spray arms ..............................
28Clean the dishwasher inside and out ..........
28Remove blockages ......................................
30Troubleshooting .........................................
36Installation instructions ............................
36Important safety instructions ........................
36Setup ............................................................
37Drain connection ..........................................
38Connection to water supply .........................
38Electrical connection ...................................
40Service ........................................................
40Limited Warranty –Residential Appliances ..
40Items excluded from warranty .....................
41Disclaimer ....................................................
41Limitation of liability ......................................
41Troubleshooting & ASKO Customer Care ....
41Service after expiration of limited warranty ...
42Technical information ................................
42Technical 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.
Contact the local water utility to check the water hardness in your area. This is important to determine
how much detergent and rinse aid to use.
In general, more rinse aid and detergent are needed for hard water.
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.
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.
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).
Pre-selected at factory: 5
Add rinse aid
Press to open
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Before washing for the first time

Add 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 spilled rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
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 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 and rinse aid 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. 160 °F (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 high temperatures, others can be damaged by dishwasher detergent.
Use caution with, for example, handmade items, fragile decoration, crystal/glassware, silver, copper,
tin, aluminum, 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 . Remember to use a small amount of detergent and to place items
so that they do not touch each other during the wash.
Use rinse aid to improve wash and dry times. Also use rinse aid to achieve clear and spotless results.
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 discolored.
Aluminum
Aluminum can lose its shine if washed in a dishwasher. However, good quality aluminum 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 in and down!
•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.
•Place the upper basket in its highest position when dishwashing very large plates.
•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 baskets
The dishwasher includes a top cutlery tray, an upper basket, and a lower basket with a cutlery
basket.
The basket appearance may differ depending on the configuration.
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Loading the dishwasher

Top cutlery tray
The top cutlery tray accommodates cutlery, ladles, whisks, and other utensils.
Raising the top cutlery tray
1. Pull out the top cutlery tray.
2. Pull the two locking handles forward on each side to raise the top cutlery tray.
Lowering the top cutlery tray
1. Make sure the upper basket is in the lowest position.
2. Pull out the top cutlery tray.
3. Slide the two locking handles down and back to lower the top cutlery tray.
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Upper basket
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and saucers in the upper basket. Place all soiled surfaces
down! Place wine glasses on the wine glass shelf. Place knives in the knife stand on the right.
Raising the upper basket
1. Pull out the upper basket.
2. Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and lift it up.
Lowering the upper basket
1. Pull out the upper basket.
2. While holding the basket, pull out the two locking handles on either side to lower the upper
basket.
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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 right rear of the lower basket for the best cleaning results from the two
rear spray nozzles (WideSpray™), which are intended for these types of dishes.
Foldable tines
Lower the foldable tines when washing large pots. Release the foldable tines by pressing the catch
inward before adjusting their position.
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Washing large plates
Move adjustable tines and their mounts to widen the distance between the tine rows to adapt the
lower basket to plates with a diameter greater than 9 3/4" (25 cm).
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 utilize dish-
washing 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.
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Typical load
Recommended for daily, regular, or typical use.
Upper basket
NOTE!
Ensure the upper basket is set to its lowest position.
Lower basket
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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! Liquid hand-washing detergent 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 cannot 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 through the directions for these
products carefully.
NOTE!
Optimal washing and drying results are achieved by using normal dishwasher detergent together
with separately dispensed rinse aid.
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Select program mode Select any options
Open the door and press the main power switch.
Select program
Starting the dishwasher
The main power switch
Open the door and press the main power switch. Also turn on the water supply valve if it is turned
off.
Select program
Select a program to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are.
Normal
This program is recommended for daily, regular, or typical use to completely wash a full load of
normally soiled dishes, such as plates, serving dishes, cups, and glasses.
Eco
This program is the most effective in terms of energy consumption.
You can read more about greener dishwashing in the chapter Greener dishwashing.
Auto
The dishwasher can measure how dirty the dishes are and adjust water consumption and temperature
accordingly. When newly installed, the program needs to be run five times before it is fully adapted
and can provide the best results.
Light
An effective program for slightly dried leftovers. (This program is not intended for burnt food, such
as on oven dishes.)
Time
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.
Lightly soiled dishes0:15-0:45
Normally soiled dishes1:00-1:30
Heavily soiled dishes2:00-2:30
Press the option button to set the desired program time.
Rinse and hold
Use to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
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Plastic
A program intended for washing plastic items that are dishwasher safe. This program has an extra
long drying cycle. Porcelain and glasses can also be washed.
Sanitize
This program is recommended for baby bottles and cutting boards when additional sanitation is re-
quired. The temperature is high in the main wash and in the final rinse.
Crystal
A gentle dishwashing program with a low temperature for washing fragile items made of crystal/glass,
such as crystal glass from Orrefors. Remember to use a small amount of detergent and to place
items so that they do not touch each other during the wash. See also Fragile dishes in the chapter
Loading the dishwasher. Porcelain that has just been used without dried leftovers can also be washed
using this program.
Self-cleaning
Self-cleaning program for sanitizing the dishwasher tub, spray arms, and spray pipes.
This program should be run (with no dishes in the machine) using regular dishwasher detergent or
citric acid. Special dishwasher cleaners are also available in stores. For the removal of limescale
deposits, see Dishwasher tub in the chapter Care and maintenance instructions.
Upper half
You can use this program if you only have cups and glasses that need washing in the upper basket.
Lightly soiled dishes can also be placed in the lower basket.
Lower half
You can use this program when you only want to wash plates and cutlery in the lower basket.
Lightly soiled dishes can also be placed in the upper basket.
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.
Green mode
The dishwasher uses less energy and water. The program time is extended.
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.
Intensive mode (Heat Boost)
The higher temperature dissolves grease on very dirty dishes, but the dishwasher consumes more
energy and water. 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 (Heated drying option)
The Extra Dry option improves the drying results by using a longer drying cycle and a higher tem-
perature in the final rinse. Energy consumption is slightly increased.
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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 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
Press Start/Stop until the display shows "Program started, close door in 4 sec". This indicates that
the dishwasher is ready to start. Close the door properly within four seconds, otherwise the dishwasher
will not start.
If the dishwasher is not started or the door is not closed within 2 minutes of the last button press,
the machine switches off.
Time remaining
Once you have chosen a program, program mode, and options, the time the program took when
last used is displayed.
Status light™
The status light at the bottom on the dishwasher provides information by means of 3 different colors.
Status light
Blue - Load more
The program has started, but you can still load more dishes.
Red - Do not load
You should not load more dishes (can result in poor dishwashing).
A flashing light indicates that the door has been opened while a program is in progress. If it flashes
when the door is closed, an error has occurred. See the chapter Troubleshooting.
Green - Unload
The dishwashing program is finished. The status light stays on for 15 minutes.
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Stopping or changing a program
If you want to change the program after starting the dishwasher, open the door then press and hold
Start/Stop for three seconds. Add more detergent if the lid of the detergent dispenser has opened.
Then choose a new program, press Start/Stop, and close the door within four seconds.
If you want to load more dishes
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the dishes. Press Start/Stop and close the
door within four seconds.
WARNING!
If the door is open, "Program paused" is shown on the display. If you want the dishwashing program
to continue, press Start/Stop and close the door immediately. If you want to cancel the dishwashing
program, press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds.
If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power failure
If the program was not finished, the interrupted program resumes 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
The end of the program is indicated by one short signal from the buzzer. The chapter Settings de-
scribes how to change this function.
Moreover, the end of the program is indicated by the status light turning green.
The dishwasher switches off automatically after the program ends.
To minimize the risk of leaks, we recommend that you turn off the water supply valve if away from
home for an extended period of time.
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.
•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.
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