Asko D5436XLS Use and Care Guide EN - Page 5

Loading the dishwasher Economic dishwashing Run programs only with a full load Wait until the dishwasher is fully loaded before running a program, this way you save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold program to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odors while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded. Run programs at a lower temperature If the dishes are only lightly soiled, you can select a lower temperature with certain programs. See also the section Selecting Options in the chapter Using the dishwasher. Select a program with the option Short dry To save energy, use Short dry. The drying result will be better if, once the program is finished, you leave the door slightly open. Do not rinse under running water Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher. Choose a green detergent Read the environmental declaration on the packaging! Connect to cold water... If you use oil or electricity to heat your home. Connect to hot water (max. 160 °F (70 °C))... If you use district heating, solar power, or geothermal power to heat your home. Choosing a hot water connection cuts program times and reduces the dishwasher's electricity consumption. Fragile dishes Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand high temperatures, others can be damaged by dishwasher detergent. Fragile decoration Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel rough) should not be washed in a dishwasher. Crystal/Glass Position items so they do not touch during operation. Use a short program with the lowest possible wash temperature. Select Short dry. Do not wash fragile items in the dishwasher. Glass washed at high temperatures can develop a gray film that cannot be removed. Wash fragile glasses at a low temperature with a small amount of detergent. Silver Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact, as the silver can become discolored. Cutlery with glued handles Some types of glue are not dishwasher safe. In such cases, the handles may loosen. Wood Wooden items should only be washed in a dishwasher if marked dishwasher safe. Aluminum Aluminum can lose its shine if washed in a dishwasher. However, good quality aluminum pans can be washed in a dishwasher, even if some of the shine will be lost. Plastic items Avoid washing plastic items that cannot withstand high temperatures. Typical load for 10 place settings Upper basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1 Lower basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1 The baskets The dishwasher includes a top cutlery tray, an upper basket, and a lower basket with a cutlery basket. 5