This document provides operating instructions for the ASKO Dishwasher DBI243IB.
Function Description
The ASKO Dishwasher DBI243IB is designed for household and similar applications, offering various programs and settings to ensure effective dishwashing and drying results. It features an overflow protection system that pumps out water and turns off the supply if the water level exceeds normal. The dishwasher is equipped with an integrated anti-siphon device to prevent water from being emptied during the wash cycle. It also includes a child lock (Kid Safe™) to prevent unintended operation.
Important Technical Specifications
- Number of place settings: 14
- Height: 819-872 mm
- Width: 596 mm
- Depth: 559 mm
- Weight: 45 kg (can vary due to different specifications)
- Water pressure: 0.03-1.0 MPa
- Electrical connection: See compliance plate
- Rated power: See compliance plate
- Australian standard: AS/NZS 2007
- Dishwashing programs: Eco (standard cleaning cycle for normally dirty dishes), Heavy, Time program, Rinse & hold, Hygiene, Quick, Intensive.
- Program time (Eco): 2 hours 35 minutes (cold water connection, approx. 20 °C)
- Energy consumption (Eco): 0.7 kWh (cold water), 0.4 kWh (hot water, approx. 60 °C)
- Water consumption (Eco): 12.7 liters
- Test method for noise measurement: IEC 60704-2-3
- Drainage hose internal diameter: Minimum 14 mm
- Maximum drainage hose extension: 2.5 m (total length not to exceed 4.5 m)
- Maximum hot water supply temperature: 70 °C
Usage Features
Getting Started:
To begin, open the door and press the main power switch. The first time the dishwasher is switched on, "Welcome to your ASKO. First time set-up." will appear, prompting users to configure basic settings like language and rinse aid level.
Program Selection:
Users can select from various programs using the PROG navigation button, tailored to different levels of dirtiness and types of dishes:
- Eco: For normally soiled loads, designed for optimal water and energy saving.
- Heavy: For normally soiled loads.
- Time program: Adapts to a specified running or finish time, with options for slightly dirty (0:15-0:45), normally dirty (1:00-1:30), and very dirty (2:00-2:30) dishes.
- Rinse & hold: For rinsing dishes while waiting for a full load.
- Hygiene: Designed for strict hygiene demands.
- Quick: A short program for slightly soiled dishes (not for burnt food).
- Intensive: For very dirty dishes like pans and casserole dishes.
Program Modes:
Available modes vary by program and can be selected using the program mode selector:
- Speed mode: Shortens program time but increases energy consumption.
- Night mode: Lowers noise level but extends program time.
Options:
Additional options can be selected using the option button:
- Extra Dry: Increases final rinse temperature and extends drying cycle for improved results, with a slight increase in energy consumption.
- Delayed Start: Delays program start by 1-24 hours.
Detergent and Rinse Aid:
The dishwasher has separate compartments for prewash and main wash detergent. Detergent dosage should follow packaging instructions and water hardness. Dishwasher tablets are not recommended for short programs (under 75 minutes). Rinse aid improves drying results and dishwashing for glassware. The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted from 0 (Off) to 5 (High dosage). For water hardness above 10-12 °dH, rinse aid with citric acid is recommended.
Loading the Dishwasher:
Dishes should be scraped clean of large food particles before loading. All dirty surfaces should face inwards and downwards, and dishes should not be stacked. Hollow items like cups should be angled to allow water to run off. Small items should be placed in the cutlery basket. The upper basket holds glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and saucers, with wine glasses on the wine glass shelf. The lower basket holds plates, serving dishes, pots, and cutlery. The cutlery basket is best placed in the middle front for optimal performance from the Power Zone Cutlery™ spray nozzle. Foldable tines allow for washing larger items like pots and pans.
Drying Results:
For best drying, fully load the dishwasher, angle hollow dishes, top up rinse aid or increase its dosage, activate Extra Dry, activate High temperature setting, open the door slightly after the program ends, and allow dishes to cool before unloading.
Stopping/Changing a Program:
To change a program after starting, press and hold Start/Stop for five seconds. To add more dishes, open the door; the dishwasher will pause automatically.
Maintenance Features
Filters:
The dishwasher has a coarse filter and a fine filter. The coarse filter traps larger food particles and should be emptied when necessary. The fine filter is automatically rinsed during each wash but should be cleaned periodically. To clean, turn the handle anticlockwise, lift the filter, separate the coarse and fine filters, clean, and refit in reverse order, ensuring proper sealing and locking the handle in place.
Spray Arms:
Spray arm holes and bearings can become blocked. Debris can be removed using a pin. The spray arms can be removed for cleaning: pull the upper spray arm straight up after removing the upper basket, and pull the lower spray arm straight up.
Door and Door Seal:
Regularly clean the sides of the door and the door seal with a damp cloth.
Front Panel:
Keep buttons clean and grease-free with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Turn off the dishwasher before cleaning buttons to avoid accidental activation.
Dishwasher Tub:
The stainless steel tub is kept clean through normal use.
Limescale Deposits:
For hard water, limescale can build up. To remove, run the Intensive program with two tablespoons of citric acid in the detergent compartment (without dishes). Special dishwasher cleaners are also available.
Drainage Pump:
If water remains after a program, the drainage pump may be blocked. To clear it, turn off and unplug the machine, remove filters, scoop out water, remove the colored stop in the bottom drain, turn the pump wheel by hand to remove items, then refit the stop and filters.
Inlet Hose Filter:
If the water supply contains small particles, the outer filter on the inlet hose can become blocked, causing a "Water inlet fault." To clean, turn off and unplug the machine, turn off the water tap, unscrew the inlet hose, remove and clean the outer filter, refit the filter and gasket, screw the hose back, plug in, and turn on the water tap, checking for watertight connections.
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