Asko DFI786XXLSOF.U User manual

USER MANUAL
Dishwasher
EN
DFI786XXLSOF.U

3Your dishwasher ........................................
4Important safety instructions ...................
4FCC declaration of conformity .....................
4FCC radiation exposure statement ..............
5General ........................................................
5Child safety ..................................................
5Child lock .....................................................
5Installation ....................................................
5Overflow guard ............................................
6Packing material ..........................................
6Disposal .......................................................
6Symbols on the appliance ...........................
7Before washing for the first time ..............
7Water hardness ............................................
7Basic settings ..............................................
9Add rinse aid ...............................................
9Add salt ........................................................
10Add auto dose .............................................
12Greener dishwashing ................................
12Save energy and water ................................
13Loading the dishwasher ............................
13Fragile dishes ..............................................
13Loading affects the results ..........................
14The dishwasher's baskets ...........................
14Top cutlery tray ............................................
15Upper basket ...............................................
17Middle basket ..............................................
18Lower basket ...............................................
20Cutlery basket ..............................................
21Typical load .................................................
22Using the dishwasher ................................
22Add detergent ..............................................
23On/Off ..........................................................
23Select program ............................................
25Select program mode ..................................
25Select option ................................................
26Start/Stop .....................................................
27Status light ...................................................
27If you want to load more dishes ...................
27Power failure ................................................
28Once the program has finished ...................
28The best drying results ................................
28Unloading the dishwasher ...........................
29Program chart ............................................
30ConnectLife ................................................
30Connect to a network and pair ....................
31Remote control the dishwasher ...................
31Remote start the dishwasher .......................
31Pair more devices ........................................
31WiFi connection Off / WiFi connection On ....
31Remove all devices ......................................
32Settings .......................................................
36Care and maintenance instructions .........
36Add rinse aid ...............................................
36Add salt ........................................................
36Add auto dose .............................................
36Clean the automatic dosing compartment ...
36Clean the filters ............................................
38Cleaning the spray arms and spray pipes ...
39Clean the outside of the dishwasher ...........
39Run Self-cleaning .........................................
40Remove blockages ......................................
40Winter storage/Transport .............................
41Troubleshooting .........................................
42General ........................................................
49WiFi ..............................................................
51Installation instructions ............................
51Important safety instructions ........................
52Setup ............................................................
52Drain connection ..........................................
53Connection to water supply .........................
53Electrical connection ...................................
54Push to open ................................................
55Service ........................................................
55Limited Warranty –Residential Appliances ..
55Items excluded from warranty .....................
55Disclaimer ....................................................
56ASKO Customer Care ..................................
56Service after expiration of limited warranty ...
56Number of cycles ........................................
57Technical information ................................
57Technical data .............................................
Contents

Welcome to our growing ASKO family!
We are proud of our appliances. 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 the best way to take care of your appliance.
Add salt
Display Start/Stop
Select program mode
Select program
Automatic door opening
Delayed start
On/Off
WiFi
Connected to cloud
Auto dose
Add auto dose
(Flashes when connecting)
Symbols on the display:
Add rinse aid
Text on the display:
Clean the filters
Run Self-cleaning
See the chapter Care and
maintenance instructions.
Remote control active
Install the dishwasher; see the chapter Installation instructions. Then open the door and press .
Press briefly and lightly on the
middle of the upper part of the
door.
"Welcome to your new ASKO dishwasher. This is a 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 7.
You can remote control this dishwasher with your smartphone/tablet. Connect the dishwasher to
your wireless network and pair with your smartphone/tablet to be able to remote control and start
the dishwasher using the ConnectLife app. The app can be used to find information, change settings,
and monitor the dishwasher. (The dishwasher can always be used without the app.)
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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 purpose.
•Use only detergents or rinse agents recommended for use in a dishwasher and keep them
out of the reach of children.
•When loading items to be washed:
–position 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
hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.
•Remove the door of the dishwasher when removing the dishwasher from service or discarding
it (so that children cannot become trapped inside).
•Read the grounding instructions in the installation instructions.
FCC declaration of conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the condition that this
device does not cause harmful interference.
FCC radiation exposure statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 8“(20 cm) between
the radiator and your body.
WARNING!
•The dishwasher is equipped with a UVC light source.
•A damaged or defective UVC light source may only be replaced by the manufacturer's
Customer Care Center or someone similarly professionally qualified.
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Important safety 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
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
immediately: Call the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
WARNING!
Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children.
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 instructions.
Overflow guard
The overflow guard starts pumping out the water 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 supply valve and contact your nearest Customer Care
Center. (To avoid water leakage outside the dishwasher, do not remove the plug from the power
outlet until the water supply valve has been turned off!)
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Important safety instructions

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 immediately be made unusable. Pull out the
power cord and cut it as short as possible.
Contact your municipality for information about where and how your dishwasher can be recycled
correctly.
Symbols on the appliance
Read the user manual.
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Important 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), millimoles per liter (mmol/l), or grains
per gallon (gr/gal).
A water supply with a water hardness in excess of 5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH / 0.9 mmol/l / 5.9 gr/gal) 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 water utility to check the water hardness in your area.
Make a note of the water hardness:____________
Recommended settinggr/galmmol/l°eH°fH°dH
00.0-5.90.0-0.90-60-90-5
16.0-8.91.0-1.47-1010-146-8
29.0-11.91.5-2.011-1415-209-11
312.0-15.92.1-2.515-1821-2512-14
416.0-20.92.6-3.419-2426-3415-19
521.0-25.93.5-4.325-3035-4320-24
626.0-31.94.4-5.231-3644-5225-29
732.0-41.95.3-7.037-4953-7030-39
842.0-51.97.1-8.850-6171-8840-49
952.08.9628950
If the water hardness exceeds 50°dH (89°fH / 62°eH / 8.9 mmol/l / 52.0 gr/gal), 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 5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH / 0.9 mmol/l / 5.9 gr/gal).
Basic settings
Open the door. Press .
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Before washing for the first time

"Welcome to your new ASKO dishwasher. This is a 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 or . Confirm selected setting with .
Settings
Select the language to be shown on the display.Language1.
Use rinse aid to improve wash and dry times. Also use rinse
aid to achieve clear and spotless results.
Rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/5
Default: 4
2.
The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 (Off)
and 5 (High dosage).
Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending on
the hardness of the water supply. It is important that this
setting is correct.
Water hardness
0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9
Default: 0
3.
For a water supply with a hardness above 5°dH (9°fH / 6°eH
/ 0.9 mmol/l / 5.9 gr/gal), fill with salt.
For a water supply with a hardness below 6°dH (10°fH /
7°eH / 1.0 mmol/l / 6.0 gr/gal), select 0. The water softener
is deactivated and no salt needs to be added.
Activate this setting when using an all-in-one detergent that
contains rinse aid.
TAB On/Off
(All-in-one detergent)
4.
This setting reduces the rinse aid dosage and affects how
often the dishwasher's built-in softener is regenerated.
Default: Off
Activate this setting if you want to use automatic detergent
dosing.
Auto dose 0 tsp - 3-8 tsp
Default: 0 tsp (Off)
5.
The exact dosage depends on which program is running.
For the Auto program, the dosage also depends on how
dirty the dishes are.
To change the chosen setting, see the chapter Settings.
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Before washing for the first time

Add rinse aid
Fill 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 fill up with rinse aid to the level marked MAX.
3. Wipe up any spilled rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
When the rinse aid needs topping up, the symbol lights up on the display.
Add salt
For a water supply with a hardness above 5 °dH (9 °fH / 6 °eH / 0.9 mmol/l), fill with salt.
Add salt to the salt compartment if you have selected Water hardness 1 - 9.
1. Remove the salt compartment lid by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt compartment top-up hole. Before
washing for the first time, pour in about 0.3 gal (1 l) of water. (Water is only needed the first time.)
3. Add enough salt to fill the salt compartment (max. 750 gram (26 oz)). Use special dishwasher
salt.
4. Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on firmly.
When the salt needs topping up, the symbol lights up on the display.
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Before washing for the first time

WARNING!
In order to avoid rust stains, a dishwashing program must be started immediately after adding
salt.
Never pour dishwasher detergent into the salt compartment. This destroys the water softener!
Add auto dose
Fill the automatic dosing compartment with dishwasher detergent gel if you have activated the Auto
dose setting.
Lift up to open
1. Open the lid of the automatic dosing compartment for dishwasher detergent gel.
2. Carefully add dishwasher detergent gel to the level marked MAX.
3. Clean up any excess dishwasher detergent gel outside the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
NOTE!
Use only dishwasher detergent gel in the automatic dosing compartment! Do not use dishwasher
detergent powder. Liquid hand-washing detergent must not be used as the foam that forms
prevents the dishwasher from operating effectively.
Some thick dishwasher detergent gels are not suitable for the automatic dosing compartment.
Add very thick dishwasher detergent gel to the manual detergent compartment. See the detergent
manufacturer's recommendations.
Dishwasher detergent gel has a milder formula than dishwasher detergent powder or all-in-one
detergent with bleaching agent. This means that dishwasher detergent gel may prove less effective
at removing stains caused by, for example, lipstick and tea/coffee. If necessary, on such occasions
dishwasher detergent powder or all-in-one detergent with bleaching agent can be added to the
manual detergent compartment (when Auto dose is activated). See Add detergent.
When the dishwasher detergent gel needs topping up, the symbol appears on the display. (You can
run 1-2 wash programs before the compartment is completely empty.)
Dishwasher detergent gel dispensing
Dishwasher detergent gel is dispensed during the main wash for all programs except Self-cleaning.
A little extra dishwasher detergent gel is also dispensed during the prewash in the following programs:
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Before washing for the first time