Asko D5454 User manual 8093969 Asko D5454 XL EN - Page 4

BEFORE WASHING FOR THE FIRST TIME LOADING THE DISHWASHER 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. 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 The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between (High dosage). (Off) and 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. NOTE! After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out. 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 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 that they do not touch each other during the wash. Use the lowest possible wash temperature and the shortest possible program. Select Short dry. Antique and very fragile items should not be washed in a dishwasher. Glass washed in a dishwasher at high temperatures can gradually develop a gray film that cannot be removed. Wash fragile glasses at a low temperature and 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. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 4 www.askousa.com