Asko DWCBI331.W User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Dishwasher
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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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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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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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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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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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Fragile dishes
Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot
withstand strong heat, others can be damaged by dishwashing detergent.
Exercise caution with, for example, handmade items, fragile decoration, crystal/glassware, silver,
copper, tin, aluminium, wood and plastic. Look for the "Dishwasher safe" marking.
Fragile decoration
Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel rough) should not be washed in a
dishwasher.
Crystal/Glass
Wash fragile items made of crystal/glass, such as crystal glass from Orrefors, using the gentle
dishwashing program Crystal glass. Remember to use a small amount of detergent and to place
items so that they do not touch each other during the wash.
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.
Hand-painted glassware, as well as antique and very fragile items, should not be washed in a
dishwasher.
Silver
Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact, as the silver can become discoloured.
Aluminium
Aluminium can lose its shine if washed in a dishwasher. However, good quality aluminium pans can
be washed in a dishwasher, even if some of the shine will be lost.
Cutlery with glued handles
Some types of glue are not dishwasher safe. In such cases, the handles may loosen.
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 inwards and downwards!
•Dishes should not be placed in or on each other.
•Angle dishes with hollows, such as cups, so that the rinse water will run off. This is also important
for plastic items.
•Make sure small items cannot fall through the dishwasher basket; place them in the cutlery
basket.
NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
The dishwasher's baskets
The dishwasher is equipped with an upper basket and a lower basket with a cutlery basket.
The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the dishwasher setup.
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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.
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.
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Lower basket
Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
Foldable tines
Lower the foldable tines (plate supports) when washing pots. Release the foldable tines by pressing
the catch inwards before adjusting their position.
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.
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Accessory
Buy a wine glass shelf with space for six tall1) wine glasses. The wine glass shelf is designed to
ensure optimal washing and drying results with tall wine glasses. The wine glass shelf is placed in
the rear section of the lower basket. This accessory is available where you bought the dishwasher.
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.
1) Height: max. 25 cm, Diameter: max. 7.5 cm
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Accessory
Buy an extra cutlery basket. The extra cutlery basket is flexible and can be dismantled and attached
to the lower basket or the large cutlery basket to make an extra large cutlery basket. This accessory
is available where you bought the dishwasher.
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Add detergent
Add detergent to the detergent compartment (if the dishwasher has not been connected to a system
for the automated dosage of commercial 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. 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.
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! 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 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.
When using an all-in-one detergent that contains rinse aid, you can activate the setting TAB. Note
that the salt compartment must be filled with salt.
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NOTE!
Optimal washing and drying results are achieved by using normal detergent together with
separately dispensed rinse aid and salt.
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Starting the dishwasher
Select from more programs
Open the door and press the main power switch.
Select program
The main power switch
Open the door and press the main power switch. Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off.
Select program
To select a program, press one of the program buttons , or . You can also select a program by
pressing the navigation button or until the desired program is shown on the display.
Select a program to suit the type of dishes and how dirty they are.
Eco
This program is intended for cleaning normally dirty dishes and is the most effective program in
terms of combined energy and water consumption.
Crystal glass
This program is intended for washing fragile glasses that have just been used and so do not require
a particularly powerful program. Porcelain can also be washed. See also Fragile dishes in the chapter
Loading the dishwasher.
Intensive
A program with a high temperature to dissolve grease on 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.
Quick
This program is used for glasses and porcelain that is slightly dirty, such as coffee cups.
Rinse and hold
Used to rinse dishes while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Universal 2)
Powerful programme for daily use that can remove dried leftovers, but is not intended for burnt food,
such as on oven dishes.
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SANI 2)
This program 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 4 minutes.
SANI Quick 2)
Select SANI Quick if you want a quicker program that still fulfils hygiene demands. The temperature
of the main wash is 50 °C. The final rinse is 85 °C for 4 minutes.
Self-cleaning
Self-cleaning program for hygienic cleaning of the dishwasher tub, spray arms and spray pipes.
This program should be run (with no dishes in the machine) using normal dishwasher detergent or
citric acid. Special dishwasher cleaners are also available on the market. For the removal of limescale
deposits, see Dishwasher tub in the chapter Care and cleaning.
Starting the dishwasher
Press Start/Stop until the display shows "Program started, close door". This indicates that the
dishwasher is ready to start. Close the door properly, 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.
Remaining time
Once you have chosen a program, the time the programme took when last used is displayed.
Once you have started the dishwasher the display shows the remaining program time. 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.
During the first run of each program, the remaining time displayed can be slightly misleading, as
the dishwasher is estimating the time. When you run the program a second time, the dishwasher will
calculate the remaining time based on the previous duration of the program.
Remaining time
2) Program button / / . The programs pre-assigned to the program buttons can be changed. See the chapter
Settings.
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Status indicator
The status indicator on the front display provides information by means of different colours.
Blue - Load more
The program has started, but you can still load more dishes.
Red - Do not load
You should not load more dishes (risk of poorer dishwashing result).
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.
Stopping or changing a program
If you want to change 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
(this happens automatically if an automated dosage system has been connected). Then select a
new program, press Start/Stop and close the door.
If you want to load more dishes
Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the dishes and close the door. After a
while, the dishwasher continues the program.
If the dishwasher is turned off due to a power failure
If the dishwashing program was not finished, the interrupted program continues 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
Once the program has finished, "END" appears on the display.
At the end of the program one short signal will sound. Chapter Settings describes how to change
this function.
The dishwasher switches off automatically after the program ends. Shut off the water tap after each
use.
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 Auto Open setting.
•Allow the dishes to cool before unloading the dishwasher.
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