Asko D5536XXLFISOF Manuale Proprietario
Before washing for the
first time
first time
Water supply
The machine can be connected to either a hot (max. 160 °F, 70
°C) or cold water supply. We recommend a cold water supply.
The water pressure should be 4.2-140 psi. See also the section
Economic dishwashing in the chapter Loading the dishwasher.
°C) or cold water supply. We recommend a cold water supply.
The water pressure should be 4.2-140 psi. See also the section
Economic dishwashing in the chapter Loading the dishwasher.
Program key
Some dishwashers include program keys in different languages.
Attach the program key in the appropriate language to the top
of the door.
Attach the program key in the appropriate language to the top
of the door.
The water softener
In order to achieve good dishwashing results, the dishwasher
needs soft water (water with low mineral content). Hard water
leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher.
needs soft water (water with low mineral content). Hard water
leaves a white coating on dishes and the dishwasher.
Water hardness is specified using the following scales: The
German water hardness scale (°dH) and the French water hard-
ness scale (°fH). A water supply with a water hardness in excess
of 6°dH (9°fH) must be softened. This is done automatically with
the aid of the built-in water softener. In order for the softener to
function optimally, it must be adjusted to the hardness of the
water supply.
German water hardness scale (°dH) and the French water hard-
ness scale (°fH). A water supply with a water hardness in excess
of 6°dH (9°fH) must be softened. This is done automatically with
the aid of the built-in water softener. In order for the softener to
function optimally, it must be adjusted to the hardness of the
water supply.
Contact the local water utility to check the water hardness in your
area. Once you have adjusted the water softener, use detergent
and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
area. Once you have adjusted the water softener, use detergent
and rinse aid doses suitable for soft water.
Adjusting the water softener
Chapter Settings on page 13 describes how to adjust the water
softener. See also the Chapter Settings. Fill the salt compartment
after adjusting the water softener.
softener. See also the Chapter Settings. Fill the salt compartment
after adjusting the water softener.
Fill up the salt
Before you begin using a dishwasher with a water softener, you
must fill the salt compartment with salt. Use large grain salt or
special dishwasher salt.
must fill the salt compartment with salt. Use large grain salt or
special dishwasher salt.
WARNING!
Top up the salt just before running a program. To avoid the risk
of rust stains, the dishwasher must be rinsed immediately after
topping up the salt.
of rust stains, the dishwasher must be rinsed immediately after
topping up the salt.
Never pour dishwasher detergent into the salt compartment.
This destroys the water softener!
This destroys the water softener!
Do as follows the first time:
1 Unscrew the lid as illustrated.
1 Unscrew the lid as illustrated.
2 Insert the funnel supplied with the dishwasher in the salt
compartment top-up hole. First, pour in about 0.3 gal (1 l) of
water.
water.
3 Then add salt, a maximum of 3 lb (1.5 kg), until the compart-
ment is full.
4 Wipe up any excess salt so that the lid can be screwed on
firmly.
5 Run a program to ensure that any salt in the dishwasher is
rinsed away.
Salt compartment lid
Refill salt indicator
When the salt needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the
display.
display.
When the salt runs out, unscrew the cap and fill the container
with salt. Water is only needed the first time! Wipe clean and
tighten. Run a program to ensure that any salt in the dishwasher
is rinsed away.
with salt. Water is only needed the first time! Wipe clean and
tighten. Run a program to ensure that any salt in the dishwasher
is rinsed away.
NOTE!
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes
out.
out.
Fill with rinse aid
Use rinse aid to improve wash and dry times. Also use rinse aid
to achieve clear and spotless results.
to achieve clear and spotless results.
1 Open the rinse aid compartment lid.
2 Carefully top up with rinse aid. Only add rinse aid to the level
marked max.
3 Wipe up any spilled rinse aid around the compartment.
4 Close the lid firmly.
Refill rinse aid indicator
When the rinse aid needs topping up, the above symbol lights
on the display.
on the display.
NOTE!
After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes
out.
out.
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