Asko D5893 User manual Use & Care Guide Asko D5893 EN - Page 12

Cutlery basket - placed in the lower basket (exempel). 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. Stand the cutlery in the cutlery basket with handles downward and as spread out as possible. Ensure that spoons are not resting inside each other. Do not put cutlery made of different materials - such as silver and stainless steel - in the same compartment (risk of stains). Place long cutlery and carving knives in the special knife box (if present) or in the upper basket. Note! Check that the spray arms are able to move freely. See the section entitled Fragile Dishes if you want to wash objects that may be fragile. Dishwashing detergent We recommend that you use only unscented, granular automatic dishwashing detergent. Using the wrong detergent could cause flooding and/or damage your dishwasher. 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. This can be removed by replacing the prewash detergent with two tablespoons of citric acid. If the water is very hard, use a rinse aid that contains citric acid. Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you have hard water and use a detergent with less than 8.7% phosphorous content, you may need to use more detergent or use a detergent with more than 8.7% phosphorous content. NOTE: We recommend that you do not add prewash detergent for the Quick wash programs. 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. Customer Care Center 12 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com