Asko DWCBI331.W User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher
EN
DWCBI331.W
DWCBI331.S
Read the instructions before using the appliance.

3Your dishwasher ........................................
3Welcome to our growing ASKO family! .......
4Safety instructions .....................................
5Installation ....................................................
5Winter storage/Transport .............................
5Overflow guard function ..............................
5Packaging ....................................................
5Disposal .......................................................
6Before washing for the first time ..............
61. Water hardness ........................................
72. Basic settings ..........................................
93. Automated dosage ..................................
10Greener dishwashing ................................
10The dishwasher saves energy and water .....
11Loading the dishwasher ............................
11Fragile dishes ..............................................
11Loading affects the results ..........................
11The dishwasher's baskets ...........................
12Upper basket ...............................................
13Lower basket ...............................................
14Cutlery basket ..............................................
16Using the dishwasher ................................
16Add detergent ..............................................
18The main power switch ................................
18Select program ............................................
19Starting the dishwasher ...............................
19Remaining time ............................................
20Status indicator ............................................
20Stopping or changing a program ................
20If you want to load more dishes ...................
20
If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power
failure ...........................................................
20Once the program has finished ...................
20How to get the best drying results ...............
21Unloading the dishwasher ...........................
22Program chart ..............................................
23Settings .......................................................
23Open the dishwasher's Settings menu ........
27Care and cleaning ......................................
27Top up rinse aid ...........................................
27Top up salt ...................................................
28Cleaning the filters .......................................
29Cleaning the spray arms ..............................
30Clean the dishwasher inside and out ..........
30Remove blockages ......................................
33Troubleshooting .........................................
39Installation ..................................................
39Safety instructions ........................................
40Transport protection for the door .................
40Placing the dishwasher ................................
41Affix the protective film ................................
41Connection to automated dosage ...............
43
Adjust the height and slide the dishwasher
into place .....................................................
44Drainage connection ...................................
45Connection to water supply .........................
46Electrical connection ...................................
47Screwing the dishwasher into place ............
48Dishwasher toe kick .....................................
49Service ........................................................
49Information about your product ...................
49Contact the service department ..................
50Technical information ................................
50Technical 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
quality of life for you and your loved ones. We hope that this appliance will be an appreciated and
dependable aid for many years to come.
Please read the operating instructions before use. They include general tips, information about the
settings and adjustments you can make, and how best to care for your appliance.
Display Start/Stop
Program buttons Navigation buttons for
selecting from more programs
Main power switch
Install the dishwasher, see the chapter Installation. Following this, open the door and press the main
power switch to start using the machine.
"Welcome to your 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 6.
The dishwasher can be connected to one or more systems for the automated dosage of commercial
detergent and rinse aid, which simplifies everyday operation and reduces the risk of overdosing.
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Your dishwasher

•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.
•Only use regular dishwasher detergent in the dishwasher’s
detergent compartment. (If a system for the automated dosage
of commercial detergent has been connected, the dishwasher’s
detergent compartment is not to be used.)
•Use external containers for the automated dosage of commercial
detergent and rinse aid. (Commercial detergent and rinse aid for
automated dosage must not be used in the dishwasher’s
dispensing compartments for detergent and rinse aid.)
•This machine can be used by children aged 8 and upwards, and
by people with reduced physical capacity, mental ability, memory
loss or lacking experience and knowledge. These individuals
must be supervised when using the machine or have instructions
on how to use the machine and understand the risks that can
occur. Cleaning of the machine must not be carried out by children
without supervision.
•Damaged mains cables must only be replaced by a qualified
electrician.
•Only use the dishwasher in household-type environments for
dishwashing household dishes. All other use is prohibited.
•Never place dishes with solvent residues in the dishwasher due
to the risk of explosion. Nor may dishes that contain ash, wax or
lubricants be washed in the dishwasher.
•Children must be watched. Do not allow children to use or play
with the dishwasher. Be especially vigilant when the door is open.
Some detergent may remain inside! After adding detergent, always
start the dishwasher immediately.
•For repairs and maintenance, original spare parts must be used.
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Safety instructions

WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points
down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other baskets.
WARNING!
Children must be supervised –dishwasher detergent is corrosive!
Installation
See the chapter Installation.
Winter storage/Transport
Store the dishwasher above freezing and avoid long transport distances in very cold weather.
Transport the dishwasher upright or laying on its back.
Overflow guard function
The overflow protection starts pumping out the machine and turns off the water supply if the water
level in the dishwasher exceeds the normal level. If the overflow protection is triggered, Overfilling
water appears on the display. Turn off the water supply and contact your nearest service centre.
Packaging
The outer packaging protects the product during transport. The packaging material is recyclable.
Separate the different packaging materials to help reduce raw material use and waste. Your dealer
can take the packaging for recycling or direct you to the nearest recycling centre. The packaging
is comprised of:
•Corrugated cardboard made from up to 100% recycled material.
•Expanded polystyrene (EPS) with no added chlorine or fluorine.
•Supports made from untreated wood.
•Protective plastic made from polyethylene (PE).
Disposal
The dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recycling.
When the dishwasher has reached the end of its service life and is to be disposed of, it should
immediately be made unusable. Pull out the power cable and cut it as short as possible.
Contact your local authority for information about where and how your dishwasher should be correctly
recycled.
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Safety instructions

1. Water hardness
In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher needs soft water (water with low mineral
content). Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher.
Checking water hardness
Water hardness is specified using the German water hardness scale (°dH) or the French water
hardness scale (°fH).
A water supply with a water hardness in excess of 4°dH (6°fH) must be softened. This is done
automatically with the aid of the built-in water softener. In order for the water softener to function
optimally, it must be adjusted to the hardness of the water supply. Once you have adjusted the water
softener, use detergent and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
Contact the local waterworks to check the water hardness in your area.
Make a note of the water hardness:____________
Recommended settingFrench water hardness scaleGerman water hardness scale
00-5°fH0-3°dH
16-9°fH4-5°dH
210-14°fH6-8°dH
315-20°fH9-11°dH
421-25°fH12-14°dH
526-34°fH15-19°dH
635-43°fH20-24°dH
744-52°fH25-29°dH
853-70°fH30-39°dH
971°fH40°dH
If the water hardness exceeds 20°dH (36°fH), we recommend connecting an external water softener.
Increased consumption during regeneration
The dishwasher's built-in water softener is regularly regenerated to maintain its function. Regeneration
extends the dishwashing program and increases energy and water consumption. Just how often
the dishwasher's water softener is regenerated depends on the selected setting.
Example: If the Ecoprogram is run with a water hardness of 14 °dH (25 °fH), the water softener is
regenerated at regular intervals (after 6 dishwashing cycles), energy consumption increases by
0.015 kWh and water consumption increases by 2.3 litres while the program time is extended by 3
minutes. Regeneration occurs during the program's main wash.
WARNING!
Hard water leaves a white coating on dishes and inside the dishwasher. It is therefore important
that you select the right setting for the water softener! See Water hardness.
Never run the dishwasher with an empty salt compartment if the water supply has a water hardness
in excess of 4°dH (6°fH).
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Before washing for the first time

2. Basic settings
Open the door and press the main power switch.
"Welcome to your 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.
Select setting
Confirm settingMain power switch
Settings
Language1.
Select the language to be shown on the display.
Power 10 Amp/16 Amp2.
This dishwasher has been designed to be able to be connected to an electrical supply network
with fuses for 10 Amp or 16 Amp.
The water in the dishwasher will be heated more quickly, and the dishwashing program will run
more quickly, if you select 16 Amp.
Select 10 Amp or 16 Amp according to the electrical supply network in your property.
Pre-selected at factory: 16 Amp
Rinse aid 0/1/2/3/4/5/TAB 1) 3.
Drying is faster and a better result is achieved if you use rinse aid. You will also achieve a better
dishwashing result with clear and spotless dishes.
Select rinse aid dosage. The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 (Off) and 5 (High
dosage).
When using an all-in-one detergent that contains rinse aid, you can activate the setting TAB. Read
more about all-in-one detergent in the chapter Using the dishwasher.
Pre-selected at factory: 5
1) The setting will be deactivated following the activation of automated dosage of commercial rinse aid. Rinse aid
will not then need to be refilled.
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Before washing for the first time

Top up rinse aid
Press to open
Add rinse aid to the container for rinse aid (if the dishwasher has not been connected to a system
for the automated dosage of 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 splashes of rinse aid around the compartment.
4. Close the lid firmly.
Water hardness 0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/94.
Adjusting the water softener. Select a setting depending on the hardness of the water supply. It is
important that this setting is correct!
Do not forget to put salt in the salt compartment after you have set the water softener to 1 - 9.
For a water supply with a hardness under 4°dH (6°fH), select 0. The water softener is deactivated
and no salt is needed.
Pre-selected at factory: 6
Top up salt
Salt compartment lid
1. Unscrew the salt compartment lid.
2. Place the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt compartment top-up hole. First, pour
in about 1 l of water.
3. Then add salt, a maximum of 630 gram, until the compartment is full. Use large grain salt or
special dishwasher salt.
4. Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on firmly.
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Before washing for the first time

Top up salt
In order to avoid rust stains a dishwashing program must be started immediately after adding salt.
To change the selected setting, see the chapter Settings.
3. Automated dosage
The dishwasher can be connected to one or more systems for the automated dosage of commercial
detergent and rinse aid, which simplifies everyday operation and reduces the risk of overdosing.
Step by step
•Connect the external cables for the automated dosage of commercial detergent and rinse aid.
Also connect the hoses supplied. See the Installation chapter.
•Activate Auto dose system in the dishwasher’s Settings menu. See the Settings chapter.
•Add the commercial detergent and rinse aid that is designed for automated dosage in the
appropriate external containers. Select Vent the hose to dispense the detergent and rinse aid.
NOTE!
Add the commercial detergent and rinse aid in the appropriate external containers in advance,
to prevent air from entering the system.
WARNING!
Note that there are risks involved in handling commercial detergent and rinse aid. Protective
gloves and goggles must be used when handling these products.
Follow the supplier’s safety regulations concerning the handling and storage of detergent and
rinse aid.
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
consumption. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
Choose a green detergent
Read the environmental declaration on the packaging!
Too much detergent, rinse aid and salt can result in less effective dishwashing and also entail greater
environmental impact.
Run a fully loaded dishwasher
Save energy and water by waiting until the dishwasher is full before running a program. Use the
Rinse and hold program to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odours.
Run programs at a lower temperature
If the dishes are only slightly dirty, you can select a program with a low temperature.
Select dishwashing program –Eco
The dishwashing program is designed for an effective wash using as little energy and water as
possible. The program washes at a low temperature for a long time.
Select the –Auto Open setting
Better drying results are achieved if you use the Auto Open option, which automatically opens the
dishwasher door. Wait until the dishwasher indicates that the program has ended and the dishes
have cooled before unloading the dishwasher. (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. 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