Asko DFI746U - User Manual

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Overview

Function Description
Important Technical Specifications
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

This document is a user manual for the ASKO DFI746U and DFI746U.UK dishwashers, inspired by Scandinavia.

Function Description

The ASKO DFI746U dishwasher is designed for washing household dishes. It offers various programs and settings to optimize washing and drying results while minimizing energy and water consumption. The dishwasher can be controlled manually via its control panel or remotely using the Connect Life app on a smartphone/tablet, provided it's connected to a wireless network. It features a built-in water softener to handle hard water, an overflow guard for safety, and an automatic door opening option for improved drying.

Important Technical Specifications

Standard Place Settings: 14
Dimensions:
- Height: 819-872 mm
- Width: 596 mm
- Depth: 554 mm
Weight: 50 kg (may vary by specification)
Water Pressure: 0.03-1.0 MPa
Electrical Connection & Rated Power: See the serial number plate for specific details.
Light Source: Equipped with a UVC light source, classified as energy efficiency class D.
Water Softener: Built-in, with adjustable settings for water hardness (0-9, corresponding to 0-50°dH / 0-89°fH / 0-62°eH / 0.0-8.9 mmol/l).
Drainage Hose: Maximum length of 4.5 m (including extensions), with an internal diameter of at least 14 mm. No part of the hose should be more than 950 mm above the bottom of the dishwasher.
Water Supply Temperature: Max. 70 °C for hot water connection.

Usage Features

Control Panel: Features On/Off, Display, Select Program, Select Program Mode, Select Option, and Start/Stop buttons. A status light at the bottom indicates the program status (Blue for "Load more," Red for "Do not load," Green for "Unload," Flashing blue/green for "Remote start activated").
Display: Shows symbols for "Top up rinse aid," "Top up salt," "Auto dose," "Connected to cloud" (flashing when connecting), and "Remote control active." It also displays text messages like "Clean the filters" or "Run Self-cleaning."
Programs:
- Eco: Most effective for normally soiled dishes, compliant with EU ecodesign legislation.
- Auto: Adjusts water consumption and temperature based on dish dirtiness. Requires five runs to fully adapt.
- Universal: For daily use with slightly dried leftovers.
- Intensive: High temperature for very dirty dishes, pans, and oven dishes.
- Quick pro: Fast and effective for slightly dried leftovers.
- Preheated (30 min + 20 min): Preheating phase followed by a wash phase, designed for quick dishwashing within 180 minutes of preheating.
- Crystal glass: Gentle, low-temperature program for fragile items.
- Time program: User-adjustable duration (0:15-2:30) for different dirt levels.
- Hygiene: High temperature for extra hygiene (e.g., baby bottles, cutting boards).
- Plastic: Extra long drying cycle for plastic items.
- Rinse and hold: Rinses dishes while waiting for a full load.
- Self-cleaning: For hygienic cleaning of the dishwasher tub, spray arms, and spray pipes.
- Lower half / Upper half: Programs for partial loads in specific baskets.
- Anti-odour (72h): Prevents bad odours from dirty dishes by activating the fan at regular intervals.
Program Modes: Speed (shortens time, uses more energy), Green (less energy/water), Night (lower noise, extended time), Intensive (higher temperature, more energy/water, extended time), UV cleanse (sanitizes water with UV light and heat, more energy, extended time).
Options:
- Automatic door opening: Shortens program time and improves drying.
- Delayed start: Starts the dishwasher 1-24 hours after activation.
- Super rinse: Rinses dishes an extra two times, extending program time and using more energy/water.
- Push to open: Allows opening the door without a handle.
- Interior light at power off: Controls interior light activation when the dishwasher is off and the door is open.
Detergent Dosing: Manual detergent compartment and an automatic dosing compartment for detergent gel (activated via "Auto dose" setting).
Baskets:
- Top cutlery tray: For cutlery, ladles, whisks, etc., with adjustable height.
- Upper basket: For glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, saucers, with adjustable plate supports and optional wine glass supports.
- Lower basket: For plates, serving dishes, pots, and cutlery, with adjustable plate supports and adaptable power zones for increased spray pressure.
- Cutlery basket: Placed in the lower basket, with a fold-down section for small items.
Connectivity: WiFi connection via Connect Life app for remote control, monitoring, and settings changes.

Maintenance Features

Filters: Coarse filter (needs regular emptying and cleaning) and fine filter (automatically rinsed, but needs occasional cleaning).
Spray Arms: Top, upper, and lower spray arms can be removed for cleaning to clear blocked holes and bearings.
Exterior Cleaning: Door, door seal, and control panel should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Dishwasher Tub: Stainless steel tub is self-cleaning with regular use. For limescale deposits, run the Self-cleaning program with citric acid or special dishwasher cleaners.
Troubleshooting: Comprehensive guide for error messages (e.g., F10 Overfilling water, F11 Water outlet fault, F12 Water inlet fault) and common problems (e.g., dishwasher not starting, poor washing/drying results, rattling sounds, bad odour, WiFi connection issues).
Drainage Pump: Instructions for unblocking the drainage pump if water remains in the dishwasher.
Inlet Hose Filter: Instructions for unblocking the outer filter on the inlet hose if water supply is affected by small particles.
Salt Compartment: Requires special dishwasher salt for the water softener.
Rinse Aid Compartment: Requires rinse aid for optimal drying and spotless dishes.
Automatic Dosing Compartment: Can be lifted out for cleaning and refilling with detergent gel.