Asko D5233 User manual Use & Care Guide Asko D5233 EN - Page 10

replacing the prewash detergent with two tablespoons of citric acid. If the water is very hard, use a rinse aid that contains citric acid. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you have hard water and use a detergent with less than 8.7% phosphorous content, you may need to use more detergent or use a detergent with more than 8.7% phosphorous content. Switch on the main switch Select program For select program see part Programs. Select option NOTE: We recommend that you do not add prewash detergent for the Quick wash programs. NOTE: If you use a dishwashing detergent with a rinse aid additive, you should not fill the rinse aid dispenser. This could cause a film on your dishes. If you wish to use additional options continue to part Option. Otherwise you can now start the machine, see point 6. Dishwasher tablets Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser cover. There is a risk that the dishwasher detergent will not break down properly to give the correct dosage if the cover is tight and cannot be opened correctly. 3-in-1/ Multi-purpose detergent Note! Read the directions for use for such products carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the detergent manufacturer. Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness Water hardness Detergent amounts Soft (0-3 grains per gallon) Prewash 1 teaspoon Main wash 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons Medium Prewash 1 teaspoon (4-8 grains per gallon) Main wash 1 to 2 tablespoons hard (9+ grains*) Prewash 1 teaspoon Main wash 2 to 3 tablespoons * 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water. Customer Care Center 10 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com