OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EN Dishwasher DBI253IB
Contents Your dishwasher Safety instructions Before washing for the first time Loading the dishwasher Using the dishwasher Settings Care and cleaning 2 3 4 5 8 12 14 Troubleshooting Technical information Installation ASKO Service Information for test institute Your notes Quick guide 16 19 20 24 24 25 28 Your dishwasher Open the door and press the main power switch. "Welcome to your ASKO. First time set-up." is shown on the display the first time the dishwasher is switched on.
Safety instructions • Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place! • Number of place settings: 15 • 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.
Before washing for the first time 1. Checking water hardness 2. Basic settings Contact the local water utility to check the water hardness in your area. This is important with regard to how much detergent and rinse aid to use. Open the door and press the main power switch. "Welcome to your ASKO. First time set-up." is shown on the display. It is important that you choose the right settings to ensure good dishwashing results. Main power switch English Select setting Confirm setting Settings 1.
Loading the dishwasher Greener dishwashing Fragile dishes Do not rinse under running water Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher. 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. Choose a green detergent Read the environmental declaration on the packaging! Run programs only with a full load Wait to run a program until the dishwasher is full.
The dishwasher's baskets The dishwasher is equipped with a top cutlery tray, an upper basket and a lower basket with a cutlery basket. The appearance of the baskets may differ depending on the dishwasher setup. Top cutlery tray The top cutlery tray has space for cutlery, ladles, whisks, serving cutlery and similar items. Lower basket Place plates, side plates, serving dishes, pots and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket.
Accessory Buy a wine glass shelf with space for six tall 1) 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 can be purchased by calling ASKO. 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.
Using the dishwasher Add detergent NOTE! Press to open 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! 1. Prewash detergent compartment 2.
Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up. Starting the dishwasher Eco 2:15 Select the program Select any options Select a program mode The main power switch Open the door and press the main power switch. Close the door. Also turn on the water tap if it is turned off. Intensive Program 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.
Time remaining NOTE! Once you have chosen a program, a program mode and options, the time the program took when last used is displayed. During drying, the program is interrupted if the power is cut or the door is open for more than 2 minutes. 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. Once the program has finished, “END” appears on the display.
Connection to hot water, approx. 60 °C. (The hot water connection figures do not include the energy used to heat the inlet hot water before entering the dishwasher.) The energy label performance figures are based on this program which is recommended for normally soiled load at the rated capacity. No options. 2:35 4) 1.7 Connection to cold water, approx. 20 °C. 2:55 1:20 1:00 0:07 0:15-2:30 2:05 2:32 1) 1.3 0.9 0.9 0.01 0.4-1.2 0.6 0.4 Energy (approx.
Settings Open the dishwasher's Settings menu To open the dishwasher's Settings menu, press the navigation button your selection using the mode selector . until Settings menu is shown on the display and confirm To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection using the mode selector Settings . Current setting 2. Child lock Navigation button for selecting a setting On Mode selector to confirm current setting Settings Options 1.
Settings Options 7. On/Off High temperature Exit Activate the setting High temperature to improve the dishwashing results. Energy consumption is slightly increased. Activated in the following programs: Heavy Intensive To exit the dishwasher's Settings menu, select Exit and confirm your selection using the mode selector .
Care and cleaning NOTE! Top up rinse aid When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display. Dishwashing results may be affected if the filters are incorrectly fitted. Note that the dishwasher must not be used without the filters in place. Press to open NOTE! Check that the coloured stop on the right in the bottom drain is in place. 1. Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2. Carefully top up with rinse aid to the level marked max. 3.
7. 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. The door and the door seal Regularly clean the sides of the door and the door seal. Use a slightly damp cloth (with a little cleaner if necessary). Drainage pump stop Front panel Keep the buttons clean and free from grease.
Troubleshooting Type of fault on the display Action F10 Overfilling water 1 Clear the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. If the problem persists, call the service department. F11 Water outlet fault See “Water remains in the dishwasher” in the table “Problem” below. If the problem persists, call the service department.
Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not clean. The spray arms do not rotate. Check that the dishes are not blocking the spray arms. Spray arm holes or bearings blocked. Clean the spray arms. See Chapter Care and cleaning. Unsuitable dishwashing program. Choose a longer programme. Incorrect detergent dosage. Dose according to water hardness. Far too much or far too little detergent results in poorer dishwashing results. Old detergent. Detergent is a perishable product.
Problem Possible causes Action Water remains in the dishwasher. The filters are blocked. Clean the coarse and fine filters. The filters are not fitted correctly. Check that the filter handle is locked in the stop position. The handle should point towards the back of the dishwasher. Debris in the drainage pump. Clean the drainage pump. See the chapter Care and cleaning. Drainage pump stop missing. Check that the coloured stop on the right in the bottom drain is in place.
Technical information Information on energy labelling Energy labelling Australian standard: AS/NZS 2007 Number of place settings: 15 Dishwashing programs: Eco 1) , no options Program time: 2:49 hours:minutes Connection: Cold water 20 °C Test method for noise measurement: IEC 60704-2-3 1) This dishwashing program is the standard cleaning cycle used to compile the energy labelling information.
Installation [mm] 1198 596 131-186 700 819*- 872 714 559 50 30-94 *Remove locking nuts for an installed height of 820-821 mm. Nominal dimensions. Actual measurements may vary. Safety instructions Transport protection for the door • Connections to electricity, water and drainage must be performed by a qualified professional. Do not forget to remove the transport protection for the door when unpacking the dishwasher. • Always follow applicable regulations for water, drainage and electricity.
If the dishwasher is built-in the surrounding cabinetry must be resistant to any condensation from the dishwasher. B. Freestanding A freestanding dishwasher must be fitted with anti-tip brackets. This comprises two brackets, which are screwed into place as illustrated. The dishwasher is then pushed in so that the brackets engage the rear feet. Now the dishwasher will not topple if pressure is put on the open door.
Drainage connection This dishwasher is suitable for installing in a raised recess (to attain an ergonomic working height). This means that the dishwasher can be placed so that the drainage hose runs to a lower level than the bottom of the dishwasher, such as by routing it directly to a floor drain. The dishwasher is fitted with an integrated anti-siphon device to prevent the machine from being emptied of water during the wash cycle. min.
Screwing the dishwasher into place Dishwasher kick panel (Applicable only to built-in dishwashers.) The dishwasher is supplied with a kick panel. 2x After fastening the machine, check that the front feet still touch the floor.
ASKO Service Information for test institute Information about your product Request test institute information via e-mail dishwashers@appliance-development.com. There is a QR code on the compliance plate. Scan the code to view information about your product. The request should include the details on the product’s serial number plate. Include the article number (1) and the serial number (2). Contact the service department Read the chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the service department.
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Quick guide Load the baskets 1. (See page 5.) Do not rinse dishes under running water before loading them in the dishwasher. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher. Check that the spray arms can rotate freely 2. Check also that the water tap is on. Don't forget! Empty the coarse filter and clean the fine filter when necessary. (See page 14.) Add detergent 3. 4. The detergent compartment has one smaller compartment for the prewash and one for the main wash. (See page 8.
