Asko D5654 User manual 8090977 Asko D5654 XXL HS EN - Page 14

Dishwashing Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other. The cutlery basket is placed in the lower basket. WARNING! Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other baskets. Do not place cutlery made of different materials, such as silver and stainless steel, in the same place (risk of discoloration). The cutlery basket has a fold-down section in the middle for small items, or small shafts, such as electric whisk attachments. 2Check that the spray arms can rotate freely 3Add 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 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 Heavy wash 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 programs Quick wash or Super 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. WARNING! Children must be supervised - dishwasher detergent is corrosive! NOTE! Use only dishwasher detergent! Liquid hand-washing detergent must not be used as the foam that forms prevents the dishwasher from operating effectively. Dishwasher tablets Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser lid. There is a risk that the detergent will not be released properly if the lid is tight and cannot open correctly. NOTE! Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short programs (less than 75 minutes). Use powder or liquid dishwasher detergent instead. 3-in-1/ All-in-one detergent Read through the directions for these products carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the detergent manufacturer. 14 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com