Asko D5253 User Manual

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NOTE:
If you use a dishwashing detergent with
a rinse aid additive, you should not ll the
rinse aid dispenser. This could cause a lm
on your dishes.
Dishwasher tablets
Halve the tablet if it is dicult to close the
dispenser cover. There is a risk that the
dishwasher detergent will not break down
properly to give the correct dosage if the
cover is tight and cannot be opened cor-
rectly.
3-in-1/ Multi-purpose detergent
Note!
Read the directions for use for such products
carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the
detergent manufacturer.
Switch on the main switch
Select program
For select program see part Programs.
Select option
If you wish to use additional options
continue to part Option. Otherwise you
can now start the machine, see point 6.
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 de-
tergent amounts based on water hardness.
Remember, you should adjust the amount
of detergent you use by small amounts until
you nd 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 soft-
ener to maximize the performance of your
dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard water
(9+) you may need to wash at lower temper-
atures 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
lm 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.
Dierent brands of dishwasher detergent
have dierent amounts of phosphorous for
softening water. If you have hard water and
use a detergent with less than 8.7% phos-
phorous 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 pre-
wash detergent for the Quick wash pro-
grams.
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.
Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness

Asko D5253 Specifications

General

Brand	Asko
Model	D5253
Category	Dishwasher
Language	English