Asko D5424XL Operating Instructions - Page 4

Before washing for the first time Water supply The machine can be connected to either a hot (max. 160 °F, 70 °C) or cold water supply. We recommend a cold water supply. The water pressure should be 4.2-140 psi. See also the section Economic dishwashing in the chapter Loading the dishwasher. Program key Some dishwashers include program keys in different languages. Attach the program key in the appropriate language to the top of the door. NOTE! After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out. Checking water hardness Contact the local water utility to check the water hardness in your area. This is important to determine how much detergent and rinse aid to use. Top up with rinse aid Drying is faster if you use rinse aid. 1 Open the rinse aid compartment lid. 2 Carefully top up with rinse aid. Only add rinse aid to the level marked max. 3 Wipe up any spilled rinse aid around the compartment. 4 Close the lid firmly. Selecting the rinse aid dosage Rinse aid dispensing can be set from dose). (Factory settings: ) (Off) to (High Increase the rinse aid dosage: • If the dishes have water marks. Reduce the rinse aid dosage: • If the dishes have a sticky white/blue film. • If the dishes are streaked. • Heavy foaming. If you have very soft water, the rinse aid can be diluted 50:50 with water. Setting the rinse aid dosage The section Settings describes how to set the rinse aid dosage. Refill rinse aid indicator When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 4 www.askona.com