Asko D5636XLHS/TH Use and Care Guide EN - Page 7

Using the dishwasher 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. a b c Add detergent NOTE! Check that the spray arms can rotate freely. 1 Prewash detergent compartment 2 Main wash detergent compartment 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 deposits from forming in tank and wash system. In hard water areas, both the dishes and the machine can develop a white or gray film after a while. If this happens, run the Normal program with high temperature and two tablespoons of citric acid or commercially available dishwasher cleaner in the detergent compartment (with no dishes in the machine). NOTE! We recommend that you do not add prewash detergent for the program Quick. 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. 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 (4-8 grains per gallon) Prewash 1 teaspoon 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. 7