Asko D5233 User manual Use & Care Guide Asko D5233 EN - Page 9

Basic Course Below are step-by-step instructions to help you achieve the best possible dishwashing results. Load the baskets correctly! Thanks to Self Cleaning System, you do not need to rinse the dishes under running water. Simply remove large food particles and debris. Convenient and environmentally-friendly! Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and saucers in the upper basket. Wine glasses should be hung from or leaned against the wine glass shelf and knives placed in the knife stand if present. Note! Ensure that all soiled surfaces face inwards or downwards! Place dinner plates, side plates, serving dishes, saucepans, and cutlery (in the cutlery basket) in the lower basket. The removable plate insert, which comes with certain models, can be easily removed to provide room for large plates, saucepans, and pots, or placed in three alternative positions. spoons are not resting inside each other. Do not put cutlery made of different materials - such as silver and stainless steel - in the same compartment (risk of stains). The cutlery basket has a folding flap in the middle for small items or narrow shafts, such as electric whisks. Place long cutlery and carving knives in the special knife box (if present) or in the upper basket. Check that the spray arms are able to move freely. See the section entitled Fragile Dishes if you want to wash objects that may be fragile. Dishwashing detergent We recommend that you use only unscented, granular automatic dishwashing detergent. Using the wrong detergent could cause flooding and/or damage your dishwasher. Do not use detergent that has been wet and is clumped. Also, check the expiration date on the container. The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. To determine the water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or area water softening company. The harder the water, the more detergent you may need. Refer to the chart below for the recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness. Remember, you should adjust the amount of detergent you use by small amounts until you find the correct amount. Twelve grains and higher is extremely hard water and detergent alone may not be enough. You may need to use a water softener to maximize the performance of your dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard water (9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water depos- its from forming in tank and wash system. Stand the cutlery with handles downward In hard water areas, both the dishes and and as spread out as possible. Ensure that the machine can develop a white or gray Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com 9