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Asko D3230 User Manual

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Use & Care Guide
Dishwasher
ASKO D3230

Table of Contents

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Asko D3230 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Wash Programs8
Dimensions (H x W x D)820 x 598 x 550 mm
Child lockYes
ProgramsEco, Intensive, Quick, Rinse
Delay startYes

Summary

Before doing your first wash

Read the directions of use

Read usage directions, safety, child safety, and basic course sections before first use.

Take care with certain materials

Refer to 'Fragile Dishes' for handling delicate items like unglazed china or plastic.

Check the door

Verify the dishwasher door fits properly and stays open when partially opened.

Check water hardness level

Determine local water hardness to correctly set detergent and rinse aid dispensers.

If you have a machine with a water softener

Set the water softener based on water hardness and fill with salt before first wash.

Safety

General

Covers general safety, installation by professionals, proper use, loading, and detergent.

Winter storage/Transport

Instructions for storing the machine away from frost and safe transport practices.

Overfill protection

Details the overfill protector's function and actions to take if it activates.

Cleaning

Guidance on cleaning the dishwasher exterior, specifically the door edge.

Packaging materials

Instructions for sorting and recycling packaging materials.

Scrapping

Procedure for rendering the machine unusable and contacting authorities for disposal.

Child safety

Child-safe button lock

How to activate and deactivate a button lock to prevent children from operating the machine.

Child-safe dishwashing

Safe practices for loading, running, and supervising the dishwasher with children present.

Protect your children! Dishwasher detergent is corrosive!

Warning about the corrosive nature of dishwasher detergent and first aid measures.

Parts of the dishwasher

Technical information

Baskets

Control panel

Dispenser

Basic Course

Load the baskets correctly

Step-by-step guide on how to load dishes into the upper and lower baskets for optimal cleaning.

Dispensing dishwasher detergent

Instructions on where and how much detergent to add for optimal washing results.

Selecting programs

Guide to choosing the appropriate wash program based on dish soil level and type.

Options

High temperature

How to select higher wash temperatures for more effective cleaning.

Delayed start

Instructions for setting a delayed start time for the wash cycle.

Extra dry

How to enable the Extra Dry option for improved drying performance.

Press Start/Stop and close the door

Guidance on starting, stopping, and resuming the wash cycle.

Changing options

How to change program or options after the machine has started.

Do you want to load more dishes?

Procedure for adding more dishes during a wash cycle.

If the machine is switched off from the main switch

Explanation of how interrupted programs are handled after power loss or switch-off.

After dishwashing

Steps to take after a wash cycle is complete, including disconnecting power and water.

Eco-dishwashing

Only wash with a full load

Advice on running the dishwasher only with a full load to save energy.

Wash at a lower temperature

Tips for washing at lower temperatures for lightly soiled loads to save energy.

Select program without Extra dry

How selecting programs without Extra dry can save energy.

Do not rinse before dishwashing

Explanation that pre-rinsing is not necessary due to the Super Cleaning System.

Choose environmentally-friendly dishwasher detergent

Recommendation to use eco-friendly detergents and check environmental declarations.

Connect to cold water supply

Discussion on the impact of connecting to cold water supply on operating time and temperature.

Fragile dishes

Fragile decoration

Warning against washing china with raised glaze decoration.

Crystal/ glass

Guidelines for washing crystal and glass, including temperature and loading.

Silver

Advice on preventing silver discolouration by avoiding contact with stainless steel.

Cutlery with glued handles

Caution regarding cutlery with glued handles that may detach during washing.

Wood

Instructions for washing wooden articles, only if labelled dishwasher proof.

Aluminium

Information on how aluminium can be dulled by machine washing.

Plastic

Warning that some plastics cannot withstand high temperatures.

To protect plastic articles

Recommendation to use low temperature programs without heat dry for plastic items.

Standard program

Cleaning

Interior Cleaning

Guide to cleaning the dishwasher interior, including using citric acid for lime deposits.

Coarse filter

Instructions on how to locate, empty, and replace the coarse filter.

Fine filter

Procedure for cleaning the fine filter, recommended once or twice a year.

Drain pump

Step-by-step instructions for accessing and cleaning the drain pump.

Spray arms

How to remove, clean, and reattach the lower and upper spray arms.

Door

Guidance on cleaning the door edge and catch area safely.

Rinse aid

Pour in rinse aid

Instructions on refilling the rinse aid compartment and understanding the indicator.

Select dosage

How to adjust the rinse aid dosage based on water hardness for optimal results.

Salt

Pour in salt

Step-by-step guide for filling the salt compartment for dishwashers with water softeners.

The indicator is not working

Troubleshooting steps for when the salt indicator is not functioning correctly.

Settings

Reprogramming

General information on how machine functions can be reprogrammed and settings retained.

Child-safe button lock

Detailed steps to activate and reset the child-safe button lock feature.

Setting water hardness

Setting a signal

Fault indications

Troubleshooting

The dishes are not clean.

Possible causes and actions for when dishes are not cleaned properly.

Stains or a film on the china.

Causes and solutions for stains or film appearing on dishes.

The china has a whitish-blue sticky film.

Addresses whitish-blue sticky film on china, often related to rinse aid dosage.

Stains on stainless steel or silver.

Causes and remedies for stains on stainless steel and silver items.

Stains which remain after dishwashing.

Solutions for stubborn stains that persist after a wash cycle.

Rattling sound during dishwashing.

Troubleshooting tips for rattling noises originating from the dishes or spray arms.

The machine will not start.

Checks and solutions for when the dishwasher fails to start.

Water remains in the machine.

Diagnosing and resolving issues where water is left in the machine after a cycle.

Bad odour in the machine

Steps to eliminate unpleasant odors within the dishwasher.

Performance information

Installation

Suggestions on positioning the dishwasher

Overview of placement options: built-in, freestanding, and semi-freestanding.

A. Built-in

Specific requirements for installing the dishwasher under a worktop.

B. Freestanding

Instructions for fitting a freestanding dishwasher with anti-tilt devices.

C. Semi-freestanding

Guidance on fitting side panels for semi-freestanding installations.

Connection to water

Connection to electricity

Connection to drainage

Positioning the machine

A. Adjusting machines with six feet (freestanding dishwasher)

Detailed steps for leveling a freestanding dishwasher using six feet.

B. Adjusting machines with three or four feet

Instructions for leveling dishwashers with three or four feet.

C. Adjusting machines with adjustable foot

Steps for leveling dishwashers using adjustable feet and checking alignment.

Adjusting the plinth

Screw the dishwasher into place

Fitting fixed kick-plate

Fitting strip seal

Service & guarantee

Service

Advice on checking for rectifiable faults before calling for service.

Guarantee

Information on obtaining guarantee details from the provided guarantee card.

Quick Guide

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