Asko DWC5916XXL User manual

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 operating instructions
also include information on how you can help protect the environment.
Operating Instructions
Dishwasher
ASKO DWC5916XXL

Contents
2Front panel
3Safety instructions
4Before washing for the first time
5Loading the dishwasher
7Using the dishwasher
10Settings
13Care and cleaning
15Troubleshooting
18Information for test institute
19Technical information
20Installation
24Service
25Programme chart
26Your notes
Front panel
1 32 5 68
7
4
1 On/Left-on mode
2 Programme selector
3 Programme symbol
4 Display
5 Rinse aid indicator
6 TAB (3-in-1/all-in-one detergent)
7 Salt indicator
8 Start/Stop
The panel is fitted with touch buttons with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings).
NOTE!
•Two minutes after the last button press, the panel backlight enters energy saving mode. Close and reopen the door, or press the
On/Left-on mode button, to reactivate the panel.
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Safety instructions
General
•Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place!
•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.
•Children must be watched to ensure they do not play with the
dishwasher.
•Damaged mains cables must only be replaced by a qualified
electrician.
•This dishwasher is for household or similar use, such as:
- staff kitchens in shops, offices and other workplaces.
- farms.
- for guests at hotels, motels and other types of
accommodation.
- bed & breakfast hotels.
•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.
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 section Installation.
Child safety
•Always close the door and start the programme immediately
after you have added the detergent.
•Keep children away from the dishwasher when the door is
open. Some detergent may remain inside!
•Do not allow children to use or play with the dishwasher. Be
especially vigilant when the door is open.
WARNING!
Children must be supervised –dishwasher detergent is
corrosive!
Store detergent and rinse aid out of the reach of children! If
anyone swallows dishwasher detergent, they should
immediately drink one or two glasses of milk or water. Do not
attempt to induce vomiting. Contact a doctor! If anyone gets
dishwasher detergent in their eyes, rinse (for at least 15
minutes) with plenty of water.
Activate the child safety lock (Kid Lock™)
(only certain models)
A child safety lock is fitted to prevent children from opening the
dishwasher door. To activate the child safety lock, press in the
door latch and use a screwdriver to turn the screw slot (top
left-hand corner) to a vertical position. To open the door, you
must press the white plastic catch (illustrated below) to the left
while pressing the door latch up. Reset by turning the screw slot
back to a horizontal position.
Locked
Open
Winter storage/Transport
•Store the dishwasher where the temperature remains above
freezing.
•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.
Cleaning
When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a slightly
damp cloth. Do not spray water around the edge! Moisture can
make its way into the lock, which contains electrical components.
Packing material
Please sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines.
Disposal
•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.
•The dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recycling.
•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
Programme key
Some dishwashers include programme keys in different
languages. Attach the programme key in the desired language
to the top of the door.
The water softener
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.
Water hardness is specified using the following scales: The
German water hardness scale (°dH) and 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 softener to function optimally, it must be adjusted to the
hardness of the water supply.
Contact the local waterworks, or measure the water hardness
using the supplied test strip, to check the water hardness in your
area. Once you have adjusted the water softener, use detergent
and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
How to use the test strip:
1 Turn on the water tap and let the water run for a minute or so.
2 Fill a glass with cold water.
3 Remove the test strip from its packaging.
4 Dip the test strip in the water for about one second.
5 Wait one minute. Now compare the colours of the squares
with the water hardness table.
°fH°dHTest strip
<5<3
4 green
>7>4
1 red
>15>8
2 red
>25>14
3 red
>38>21
4 red
Adjusting the water softener
In section Settings on page 12 the process for setting the water
softener is described. Do not forget to put salt in the salt
compartment after you have set the water softener.
Fill up the salt
Before you begin using a dishwasher with a water softener, you
must fill the salt compartment with salt. Use large grain salt or
special dishwasher salt.
WARNING!
Top up the salt just before running a programme. To avoid the
risk of rust stains, the dishwasher must be rinsed immediately
after topping up the salt.
Never pour dishwasher detergent into the salt compartment.
This destroys the water softener!
Do as follows the first time:
1 Unscrew the lid as illustrated.
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 1.5 kg, until the compartment is
full.
4 Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on
firmly.
5 Run a programme to ensure that any salt in the dishwasher
is rinsed away.
Salt compartment lid
Refill salt indicator
When the salt needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the
display.
When the salt runs out, unscrew the cap and fill the container
with salt. Water is only needed the first time! Wipe clean and
tighten. Run a programme to ensure that any salt in the
dishwasher is rinsed away.
NOTE!
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes
out.
Top up with rinse aid
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.
1 Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2 Carefully top up with rinse aid. Only add rinse aid to the level
marked max.
3 Wipe up any splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4 Close the lid firmly.
Refill rinse aid indicator
When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights
on the display.
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NOTE!
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes
out.
Setting the rinse aid dosage
The section Settings describes how to set the rinse aid dosage.
Rinse aid dispensing can be set from (Off) to (High
dose). (Factory settings: )
Increase the rinse aid dosage:
•If the dishes have water marks.
Decrease the rinse aid dosage:
•If the dishes have a sticky white/blue film.
•If the dishes are streaked.
•Build-up of foam. If you have very soft water, the rinse aid can
be diluted 50:50 with water.
Loading the dishwasher
Economic dishwashing
Run programmes only with a full load
Wait to run a programme until the dishwasher is full, this way you
save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold programme to rinse the dishes
if there are any unpleasant odours while you wait for the
dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Run programmes at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a programme
with a low temperature.
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!
Connect to cold water...
If you use oil or electricity to heat your home.
Connect to hot water (max. 70 °C)...
If you use district heating, solar power or geothermal power to
heat your home. Choosing a hot water connection cuts
programme times and reduces the dishwasher's electricity
consumption.
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.
Fragile decoration
Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel
rough) should not be washed in a dishwasher.
Crystal/Glass
Place items so that they do not touch each other during the wash.
Use a short programme with the lowest possible wash
temperature. Antique and very fragile items should not be washed
in a dishwasher.
Glass washed in a dishwasher at high temperatures can gradually
develop a grey film that cannot be removed. Wash fine glassware
at a low temperature and with a small amount of detergent.
Silver
Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact, as
the silver can become discoloured.
Cutlery with glued handles
Some types of glue are not dishwasher safe. In such cases, the
handles may loosen.
Wood
Wooden items should only be washed in a dishwasher if marked
dishwasher safe.
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.
Plastic items
Avoid washing plastic items that cannot withstand high
temperatures.
The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with an upper basket, a middle
basket and a lower basket with cutlery basket.
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The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the
dishwasher setup.
Upper basket
Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates and saucers in the upper
basket. All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards!
Wine glasses are placed on the wine glass shelf and knives are
placed in the knife stand on the right (if fitted).
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 Pull out the two locking handles on either side to lower the
upper basket.
Middle basket
The middle basket's wire basket with spray pipes is suitable for
low objects. The middle basket's utensils basket has space for
ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items.
Wire basket
Utensils basket
Washing larger items
The two baskets in the middle basket can be removed, or the
entire middle basket can be removed, to create more space
between the upper and lower baskets if larger items are being
washed.
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 rear right part of the lower basket to
best utilise dishwashing performance from the rear of the two
spray nozzles (WideSpray™), which are intended for these types
of dishes.
Foldable tines
Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots.
Release the foldable tines by pressing the catch inwards before
adjusting their position.
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Washing large plates
Move foldable tines and their mounts to widen the distance
between the tine rows to adapt the lower basket to plates with a
diameter greater than 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 utilise dishwashing 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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Cutlery basket with lid
ac
b
Positioning of cutlery basket lid (in upper basket)
The cutlery basket lid can be removed and used, for example,
as an extra cutlery basket in the upper basket (see below).
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NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
Using the dishwasher
Add detergent
1 Prewash detergent compartment
2 Main wash detergent compartment
Detergent is added according to water hardness.
Follow the instructions on the detergent packaging. This
dishwasher is fitted with a water softener, so use detergent and
rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
Too much detergent can result in less effective dishwashing and
also entails greater environmental impact.
Add the detergent to the detergent compartment. There is a
compartment for the prewash and one for the main wash. If
powder and liquid dishwasher detergents are used, add a small
amount of the detergent to the prewash compartment. Contact
the detergent manufacturer if you have questions about the
detergent.
WARNING!
Children must be supervised –dishwasher detergent is
corrosive!
NOTE!
Use only dishwasher detergent! Washing up liquid 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 will not open correctly.
NOTE!
Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short programmes
(less than 75 minutes). Use powder or liquid dishwasher
detergent instead.
3-in-1/All-in-one detergent
Read through the directions for these products carefully. If
anything is unclear, contact the detergent manufacturer.
Chapter Settings describes how to activate TAB (3-in-1/ All-in-one
detergent). Note that salt must be put in the salt compartment. If
you are not satisfied with the dishwashing or drying results,
deactivate the setting TAB (3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent) and top
up with salt, detergent and rinse aid. See Chapter Before washing
for the first time.
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On/Left-on mode
Press and hold the On/Left-on mode button until the display lights
up.
Programme selection
Press the Programme selector one or more times until the desired
programme symbol appears on the display.
Sani A
This programme is ideal to use when hygiene demands are set
high. The temperature of the main wash is 60 °C. The final rinse
is 85 °C for 6 minutes.
Sani B
Choose Sani B if you want a quicker programme that still fulfils
hygiene demands. The temperature of the main wash is 50 °C.
The final rinse is 85 °C for 3 minutes.
Heavy wash
Programme for very dirty dishes, such as pans, casserole dishes
and oven dishes. If these dishes do not completely fill the
dishwasher, you can add plates and the like.
Normal wash
Powerful programme for daily use that can remove dried leftovers,
but is not intended for burnt food, such as on oven dishes. This
programme provides maximum rinse effect, and takes longer
than Daily wash.
Daily wash
This is also an effective programme for daily use for slightly dried
leftovers, but is not intended for burnt food, such as on oven
dishes.
Quick wash
This programme is used for glasses and porcelain that is slightly
dirty, such as coffee cups.
Delicate wash
If the dishes are not very dirty, you can select Delicate wash. This
programme is intended for glasses and porcelain that have just
been used and as such do not require such a powerful
programme.
This programme can be used for fragile dishes. See also the
section Fragile dishes in Chapter Loading the dishwasher.
Eco wash
This programme is intended for cleaning normally dirty dishes
and is the most effective programme in terms of combined energy
and water consumption.
Rinse & Hold
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become
fully loaded.
Start the dishwasher
Press and hold Start/Stop until the display shows (the door
open symbol). This indicates that the dishwasher is ready to start.
Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start.
The display flashes three times with the remaining time to indicate
that the programme has started.
NOTE!
If the machine does not start within 2 minutes of the last button
press, the display returns to showing the last programme run.
Time remaining
Once you have selected a programme, the display indicates how
long the programme took the last time it was used. Once you
have started the dishwasher, the display indicates how much
programme time remains. The remaining time is updated after
the water for the final rinse has been heated.
This may differ somewhat from time to time depending on the
temperature of the water supply, the amount of dishes, the
ambient temperature and other factors.
While the programme is running, the time counts down and the
remaining programme time is shown on the display. The
remaining time is shown, for example, as 1:15, which means the
programme will run for another 1 hour and 15 minutes.
NOTE!
During the first run of each programme, the remaining time
displayed can be slightly misleading, as the dishwasher is
estimating the time. When you run the programme a second
time, the dishwasher will calculate the remaining time based
on the previous duration of the programme.
Stopping or changing a programme
If you want to change programme 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 programme, press Start/Stop and
close the door.
Do you want to add more dishes?
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the
dishes, close the door and the dishwasher continues the
programme.
If the dishwasher is turned off using
the On/Left-on mode button or due
to a power failure
If the dishwashing programme was not finished, the interrupted
programme continues when power is restored.
NOTE!
During drying, the programme is interrupted if the power is cut
or the door is open for more than 2 minutes.
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Once the programme has finished
Once the programme has finished, "End" appears on the display.
At the end of the programme one short signal will sound. Chapter
Settings describes how to change this function.
Once the dishwasher has finished, it uses only standby power.
Shut off the water tap after every use.
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Settings
Do as follows to open the settings menu:
First, open the door. Turn off the dishwasher using the On/Left-on mode button (press and hold). Release the
button.
1.
Press and hold the On/Left-on mode button until the display lights up.2.
Within five seconds, press and hold the Programme selector and the Start/Stop button.3.
PROGPROG
+Release the buttons when the display shows .4.
Press to save the set value and continue to the next
setting.
Current setting.
Current setting value.
Press to browse between setting values.
You can now adjust the following settings:
DescriptionSettingsOptionsButton press
The dishwasher uses a buzzer to indicate when a
programme is finished or when a fault has occurred.
Buzzer volume
(Off)
(Low)
(High)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
If you do not want to change any other settings, press Start/Stop several times to step through the entire settings menu.
This sound is used to confirm each button press.Operation volume
(Off)
(Low)
(High)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
For adjusting the contrast of the display on the front
door.
LCD contrast
(Display on the front of the door)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
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DescriptionSettingsOptionsButton press
For adjusting the contrast of the display on the panel.LCD contrast
(Display on the panel)
(Low)
(High)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
Rinse aid dosage setting.
Rinse aid
(Off)
(Low dosage)
(High dosage)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
You can activate this setting when using 3-in-1/
All-in-one detergent. The dishwashing programmes
automatically adapt to provide the best possible
dishwashing and drying results every time. If you
deactivate this option, the dishwasher will return to
ordinary function for all programmes.
TAB
(3-in-1/all-in-one detergent)
(Off)
(On)
If this setting is activated there is no need to add rinse
aid since this option disables rinse aid dispensing. It
also reduces the amount of salt added to the water
softener. Note that salt must be put in the salt
compartment.
NOTE!
In order to achieve good dishwashing results, it is
essential to check which type of detergent or
all-in-one product best suits your needs! Read the
detergent packaging carefully for information on
proper use. Always follow the directions for use or
information on the detergent packaging!
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
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DescriptionSettingsOptionsButton press
Adjusting the water softener. Read off the appropriate
setting from the water hardness table below.
°dH
0-3
4-5
6-8
9-11
12-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-39
40+
0-5
6-9
10-14
15-20
21-25
26-34
35-43
44-52
53-70
71+
°fH °dH °fH
Water hardness
(Soft water)
(Hard water)
Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting.
The display on the front shows the current water
temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit for the Sani A and
Sani B programmes.
Temperature unit
(certain models only)
(Off)
(°C)
(°F)
Press Start/Stop to exit the settings menu.
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Care and cleaning
Coarse filter
The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get
past the drainage pump. Empty the coarse filter as necessary.
1 Lift the coarse filter by the handle.
2 Empty the coarse filter. Remember to replace it!
Coarse filter
Fine filter
Debris that collects on the fine filter is automatically rinsed away
during each wash. However, the fine filter and its pipe section
should be cleaned a couple of times a year.
1 Turn the handle anticlockwise once.
1x
Fine filter
2Lift the pipe section straight up by the handle. Free the coarse
filter to clean the pipe section.
3 Remove and clean the fine filter.
4 Replace in reverse order. Check that the edges seal properly
when replacing the fine filter.
Pipe section
5 Lock the filter in place by turning the handle clockwise to the
stop position. The handle should point straight out from the
dishwasher.
1x
NOTE!
The dishwasher must not be used without the filters in place!
Dishwashing results may be affected if the coarse filter is
incorrectly fitted.
Drainage pump
The pump can be accessed from inside the dishwasher.
1 Cut the power to the dishwasher by pulling out the plug from
the wall socket!
2 Remove the coarse filter and pipe section.
3 Remove the small yellow fitted piece at the left of the bottom
drain (see illustration below).
4 By inserting your finger into the hole you can turn the pump
blade to release anything blocking it.
5 Reinstall the fitted piece and filters.
6 Plug the machine in again.
If the dishwasher still does not start and a whirring sound is
heard, the overflow protection has been activated.
•Shut off the water.
•Remove the plug from the wall socket.
•Call the service department.
NOTE!
Do not forget to reinstall the fitted piece.
Spray arms and spray pipes
Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. Remove
any debris using a pin or the like. The spray arms also have holes
underneath.
To facilitate cleaning you can remove the spray arms. Remember
to screw them firmly back into place afterwards.
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Lower spray arm
•Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it.
Upper spray arm
•Pull out the upper basket.
•Unscrew the spray arm bearings counterclockwise to remove
the spray arm from the upper basket.
The middle basket's spray pipes
•Pull out the middle basket.
•Check the holes in the spray pipes.
Spray pipes
Door
When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a slightly
damp cloth (with a little cleaner if necessary).
WARNING!
Do not use a spray bottle or the like around the door lock. This
is to ensure that water does not penetrate the door catch and
come into contact with the electrical components.
Limescale deposits
The dishwasher tub is made of stainless steel and is kept clean
through normal use. However, if you have hard water, limescale
deposits may form in the dishwasher. If this happens, run the
Normal wash programme with two tablespoons of citric acid in
the detergent compartment (with no dishes in the machine).
Front panel
Keep the touch buttons clean and free from grease. Wipe them
clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Never use cleaners –they
can scratch the surface. Use the On/Left-on mode button to turn
off the dishwasher before cleaning the touch buttons to avoid
activating any buttons unintentionally.
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Troubleshooting
ActionType of faultDisplay
Call the service department.Overfilling1)
See "Water remains in the dishwasher" in the table
below.
Water outlet fault1)
Check that the water tap is on.Water inlet fault1)
Turn off the water tap and call the service department.Inlet valve leakage1)
1) Turn off the machine with the On/Left-on mode button and then turn it on again to clear the error message from the display.
ActionPossible causesProblem
Remove the arms and clean them.The spray arms do not rotate.The dishes are not clean.
Check that the dishes are not blocking the
spray arms.
Avoid large packages.Old detergent. Detergent is a perishable
product.
Dose according to water hardness. Far too
much or far too little detergent results in
poorer dishwashing results.
Incorrect detergent dosage.
Select a more powerful programme.Dishwashing programme too weak.
Do not cover porcelain with large bowls or
the like. Avoid placing very tall glasses in the
corners of the baskets.
Dishes loaded incorrectly.
Place dishes to sit steady.Glasses and cups have toppled over during
the programme.
Screw the filter firmly into place. See the
section Care and cleaning.
The filter is not correctly fitted.
Check that the salt compartment lid is
properly tightened. Otherwise call the service
department.
The water softener is leaking salt.Spots or films on the dishes.
See the section Settings.Incorrect water softener setting.
See the sections Before washing for the first
time and Settings.
Incorrect rinse aid dosage setting.
Top up with salt. See the section Before
washing for the first time.
Salt compartment empty.
Inactivate the setting TAB (3-in-1/ All-in-one
detergent) and top up salt and rinse aid.
3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent is used and the
setting TAB (3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent) is
activated.
Wash crystal at a low temperature and with
a conservative amount of detergent. Contact
the detergent manufacturer.
Too high temperature and/or too much
detergent can cause etching on crystal.
Unfortunately, this cannot be repaired, only
prevented.
Reduce the amount. See the sections Before
washing for the first time and Settings. If you
have very soft water, you may want to dilute
the rinse aid 50:50 with water.
Rinse aid dosage setting too high.The dishes have a sticky white/blue film.
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ActionPossible causesProblem
Rinse off these types of foodstuffs if not
starting the dishwasher immediately. Why
not use the Rinse & Hold programme.
Some foodstuffs, such as mustard,
mayonnaise, lemon, vinegar, salt and
dressings, can mark stainless steel if left for
too long.
Spots on stainless steel or silver.
Silver and stainless steel items should not
come into contact during dishwashing.
All stainless steel can cause spots on silver
if they come into contact during dishwashing.
Aluminium can also cause spots on dishes.
Use a detergent with a bleaching agent.Lipstick and tea can be difficult to wash off.Spots left after washing.
Check that the dishes are placed securely.
Spin the spray arms to make sure they can
rotate.
The dishes are not correctly placed or the
spray arms are not rotating.
Rattling sound when dishwashing.
Press and hold Start/Stop until the display
shows (the door open symbol). This
indicates that the dishwasher is ready to start.
The Start/Stop start button has been pressed
for too short a time.
The dishwasher does not start.
Check.The door is not properly closed.
Check.A fuse/circuit breaker has been tripped.
Check.The plug is not plugged into the wall socket.
Check.The water tap is turned off.
Check.Overflow/leaks.
Turn off the water tap. Pull out the plug and
call the service department.
A whirring sound (the drainage pump) is
heard from the dishwasher and does not stop
when the power is cut with the On/Left-on
mode button.
None, next time the programme is run the
corrected time will be displayed.
The programme is taking longer than
estimated.
1 minute appears in the display.
Loosen the drainage hose where it connects
to the sink unit's water trap. Check that no
debris has fastened. Is the cone-shaped part
of the pipe cut to an inner diameter of at least
14 mm?
Blocked drainage hose.Water remains in the dishwasher.
Check that the hose is free from kinks and
sharp bends.
Kink in drainage hose.
Clean the coarse and fine filters.The filters are blocked.
Clean the drainage pump. See the section
Care and cleaning.
Debris in the drainage pump.
Clean with washing-up brush and low
foaming cleaner.
Dirt around the seals and in corners.Bad odour in dishwasher.
Run a programme with a higher temperature
about once a month.
Low temperature programmes have been
selected for a prolonged period.
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ActionPossible causesProblem
Fully load the dishwasher.The dishwasher is not fully loaded.The dishes are not dry enough.
Top up with rinse add or increase the rinse
aid dosage. See the sections Before washing
for the first time and Settings.
Rinse aid needs topping up or dosage is set
too low.
Inactivate the setting TAB (3-in-1/ All-in-one
detergent) and top up salt and rinse aid.
3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent is used and the
setting TAB (3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent) is
activated.
Open the door a little once the programme
has finished.
Check that the baskets are correctly
positioned horizontally, and that the middle
basket's water connector is in line with its
spray pipe.
The baskets are not correctly positioned.Cannot close door.
Check that the dishes are not blocking the
baskets from sliding properly into place.
Wait a moment then try again.You have pressed the touch buttons too soon
after opening the door.
The touch buttons do not react when
pressed.
Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth.Dirt on the touch buttons.
Open the door until the display lights up.
Alternatively, close the door and wait 30
seconds. Then open the door again.
If this symbol appears on the display
the door is not open enough.
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Information for test
institute
Energy labelling
EN 60436European test standard:
15Number of standard place
settings:
Eco washDishwashing programmes:
Cold water 15 °CConnection:
Dosages during testing
In accordance with EN 60436Rinse aid:In accordance with EN 60436Detergent:
5Rinse aid dosage:7.5 gramPrewash:
30 gramMain wash:
Loading the dishwasher
b
b
a
b
c
a
a
Make sure the upper basket is in the lowest position. See the
section Upper basket in the chapter Loading the dishwasher.
spinachcminced meatbegga
1 Teaspoons
2 Dessertspoons
3 Soupspoons
4 Forks
5 Knives
6 Serving cutlery –fork
7 Serving cutlery –gravy ladle
8 Serving cutlery –spoons
5
4
3
2
1
7
6
1
8
Measurement of noise level
IEC 60704-2-3Test method for noise
measurement:
w: 604 mm, h: 862 mm, d:570 mmEnclosure (inside dimensions)1)
Width: Inside dimensions enclosure, Height: 119 mm (Fitted in line with the cover door.)Plinth1)
In accordance with IEC 60704-2-3. See the installation instructions for the fitting of any accessories.Other
1) Chipboard, 19 mm (density 600-750 kg/m3)
Loading the dishwasher
See section Energy labelling.
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Technical information
Information on energy labelling
Information sheet, in compliance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1059/2010
ASKO
DWC5916XXLModel designation:
151) Number of standard place settings:
A++Energy efficiency class:
270 kWh per year2) Annual energy consumption(AEC):
0.95 kWhEnergy consumption of the standard cleaning cycle(Et):
Power consumption
0.49 W
Off-mode (Po):
0.49 W
Left-on mode (Pl):
2646 litres per year3) Annual water consumption (AWC):
A4) Drying efficiency class:
Eco wash5) , no optionsStandard programme:
225 minutesProgramme time for the standard cleaning cycle:
InfiniteDuration of the left-on mode (Tl):
46 dB(A) re 1 pWNoise emissions:
Integrated productConstruction:
1) In accordance with standard, EN 50242.
2) Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles with a cold water connection and consumption in accordance with energy saving mode.
The actual energy consumption depends on how the machine is used.
3) Based on 280 standard cleaning cycles. The actual water consumption depends on how the machine is used.
4) On a scale from G (least efficient) to A (most efficient).
5) This dishwashing programme is the standard cleaning cycle used to compile the energy labelling information. It is intended for
washing normally dirty dishes and is the most effective programme in terms of combined energy and water consumption.
Technical data
857-912 mmHeight:
596 mmWidth:
559 mmDepth:
53 kg1) Weight:
0.03–1.0 MPaWater pressure:
0.3–10 kp/cm2
3–100 N/cm2
See serial number plateElectrical connection:
See serial number plateRated power:
1) Weight can vary due to different specifications.
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Installation
519
30
710
49
740
596
717
30 - 94
133-183
861*-912
9
559
1238
[mm]
*Remove locking nuts for an installed height of 860-861 mm.
Safety instructions
•Connections to electricity, water and drainage must be
performed by a qualified professional.
•Always follow applicable regulations for water, drainage and
electricity.
•Take care during installation! Wear protective gloves! There
must always be two people!
•Place a watertight protective tray on the floor beneath the
dishwasher to prevent damage from any water leaks.
•Before screwing the dishwasher into place, test the dishwasher
by running the Rinse & Hold programme. Check that the
dishwasher fills with water and drains. Check also that none
of the connections leak.
WARNING!
Turn off the water supply when installing the dishwasher!
WARNING!
The plug must be disconnected or power to the socket turned
off while the work is carried out!
Transport protection for the door
Do not forget to remove the transport protection for the door when
unpacking the dishwasher.
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