ASKO D5426XL (01) PDF MANUAL

ASKO D5426XL (01) PDF SUMMARY:

How do I start the dishwasher?

To start, press and hold the main power switch until the display illuminates.

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What should I do when loading items to be washed?

When loading items to be washed:

• Locate sharp items so that they are not likely to damage the door seal.
• Load sharp knives with the handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type injuries.

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What should I do if the hot water system has not been used for two weeks or more?

If the hot water system has not been used for two weeks, before using the dishwasher turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame during this time.

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What should I do if a child swallows dishwasher detergent or rinse aid?

Should a child swallow dishwasher detergent or rinse aid, give plenty to drink immediately, i.e., one or two glasses of milk or water. Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately: Call the National Capital Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.

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What should I do if dishwasher detergent gets in someone’s eyes?

If dishwasher detergent gets in someone’s eyes, rinse them with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

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How do I activate the child lock (KidSafe™)?

You can activate the child lock (button lock) to prevent children from starting the dishwasher (see the section Settings).

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What should I do if the overflow protection is triggered?

If the overflow protection is triggered, turn off the water supply and call the Customer Care Center.

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What should I use when cleaning the edge around the door?

When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a slightly damp cloth. Do not spray water around the edge! Moisture can make its way into the lock, which contains electrical components.

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What should I do when the machine has reached the end of its service life and is to be disposed of?

When the machine has reached the end of its service life and is to be disposed of, it should immediately be made unusable. Pull out the power cable and cut it as short as possible.

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To what kind of water supply can the machine be connected?

The machine can be connected to either a hot (max. 160 °F, 70 °C) or cold water supply. We recommend a cold water supply.

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What should I do after topping up the rinse aid?

After topping up, it may take a while before the symbol goes out.

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What should I do if the dishes have water marks?

Increase the rinse aid dosage.

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What should I do if the dishes have a sticky white/blue film?

Reduce the rinse aid dosage.

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What should I do if the dishes are streaked?

Reduce the rinse aid dosage.

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What should I do if there is heavy foaming?

If you have very soft water, the rinse aid can be diluted 50:50 with water.

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How do I practice economic dishwashing?

• Run programs only with a full load
• Run programs at a lower temperature if the dishes are only lightly soiled.
• Select a program with the option Short dry. The drying result will be better if, once the program is finished, you leave the door slightly open.
• Do not rinse under running water. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.
• Choose a green detergent.
• Connect to cold water if you use oil or electricity to heat your home.
• Connect to hot water (max. 160 °F (70 °C)) if you use district heating, solar power, or geothermal power to heat your home. Choosing a hot water connection cuts program times and reduces the dishwasher’s electricity consumption.

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What kind of porcelain should not be washed in a dishwasher?

Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel rough) should not be washed in a dishwasher.

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How do I wash crystal/glass in the dishwasher?

Position items so they do not touch during operation. Use a short program with the lowest possible wash temperature. Select Short dry. Do not wash fragile items in the dishwasher.

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What should I do if silver and stainless steel items come into contact?

Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact, as the silver can become discolored.

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What should I avoid when washing plastic items?

Avoid washing plastic items that cannot withstand high temperatures.

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How should I place cutlery in the cutlery basket?

Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for knives, and spread them out as much as possible. Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other.

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Where should knives and other pointed items be placed?

Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other baskets.

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What should I check before starting the dishwasher?

Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.

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What kind of detergent is recommended to use?

We recommend that you use only unscented, granular automatic dishwashing detergent. Using the wrong detergent could cause flooding and/or damage your dishwasher. Do not use detergent that has been wet and is clumped. Also, check the expiration date on the container.

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What should I do if both the dishes and the machine develop a white or gray film after a while?

If this happens, run the Normal wash program with high temperature and two tablespoons of citric acid or commercially available dishwasher cleaner in the detergent compartment (with no dishes in the machine).

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What should I do if I use a dishwashing detergent with a rinse aid additive?

If you use a dishwashing detergent with a rinse aid additive, you should not fill the rinse aid dispenser. This could cause a film on your dishes.

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What should I do if dishwasher tablets are difficult to close in the dispenser lid?

Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser lid. There is a risk that the detergent will not be released properly if the lid is tight and cannot open correctly.

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What should I do if anything is unclear about 3-in-1/All-in-one detergent?

Read through the directions for these products carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the detergent manufacturer.

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How do I start the dishwasher?

Press the main power switch and close the door. Press the Program selector one or more times until the desired program symbol lights. Press and hold Start until the display flashes three times with the remaining time. This indicates that the program has started. Close the door properly, otherwise the dishwasher will not start. The display indicates if the door is open.

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What do I do if the machine does not start within 2 minutes of the last button press?

If the machine does not start within 2 minutes of the last button press, the display returns to showing the last program run.

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How do I stop or change a program?

If you want to change programs after starting the dishwasher, open the door then press and hold Stop for five seconds. Add more detergent if the lid of the detergent dispenser has opened. Then choose a new program, press Start, and close the door.

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What do I do if I want to add more dishes?

Open the door. The dishwasher stops automatically. Add the dishes, close the door, and the dishwasher resumes the program.

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What happens if the dishwasher is turned off using the main power switch or due to a power failure?

If the program was not finished, the interrupted program resumes when power is restored.

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What happens once the program has finished?

Once the program has finished, “End” appears on the display. At the end of the program, one short signal will sound. Chapter Settings describes how to change this function. Once the cycle is complete, the dishwasher uses standby power only. Use the main power switch to power off completely. Shut off the water supply valve after every use.

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How do I open the settings menu?

1. Turn off the dishwasher using the main power switch. Wait about five seconds.
2. Then press the main power switch again. Wait until the numbers appear in the right-hand display before continuing to the next step.
3. Within five seconds, press and hold the Program selector (wait for the audible signal confirming the button press) and then immediately press the Long dry button without releasing the Program selector.
4. Keep the buttons pressed until the symbols for the Heavy wash and Rinse & Hold programs start to flash.

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How do I activate the child lock?

You can activate the child lock (button lock) option to prevent children from starting the dishwasher. Press the High temperature and Long dry buttons simultaneously to temporarily deactivate the button lock when you want to start the dishwasher. The button lock is automatically reactivated after 2 minutes.

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What should I do as necessary to the coarse filter?

Empty the coarse filter as necessary.

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How do I clean the fine filter and its pipe section?

The fine filter and its pipe section should be cleaned a couple of times a year.

1. Turn the handle counterclockwise once.
2. Lift the pipe section straight up by the handle. Free the coarse filter to clean the pipe section.
3. Remove and clean the fine filter.
4. Replace in reverse order. Check that the edges seal properly when replacing the fine filter.
5. Lock the filter in place by turning the handle clockwise to the stop position. The handle should point straight out from the dishwasher.

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What happens if the coarse filter is incorrectly fitted?

Dishwashing results may be affected if the coarse filter is incorrectly fitted.

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How do I access the drain pump from inside the dishwasher?

1. Cut the power to the dishwasher by unplugging the unit from the power outlet.
2. Remove the coarse filter and pipe section.
3. Remove the small yellow drain pump access cover at the left of the bottom drain.
4. By inserting your finger into the hole, you can turn the pump blades to release anything blocking the pump.
5. Reinstall the access cover and filters.
6. Plug the machine in again.

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What should I do if the dishwasher still does not start and a whirring sound is heard?

The overflow protection has been triggered.

• Shut off the water.
• Unplug the unit from the power outlet.
• Call the Customer Care Center.

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How do I clean the spray arms?

Remove debris using a needle or similar item. The spray arms have holes on the bottom. Spray arms can be removed for cleaning. Remember to screw them firmly back into place afterward.

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How do I release the lower spray arm?

Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it.

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How do I release the upper spray arm?

The upper basket must be removed before the upper spray arm can be released. Extend the upper basket then rotate each basket catch runner outward. Remove the basket. Pull the upper spray arm straight up to release.

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How do I clean the edge around the door?

When cleaning the edge around the door, use only a slightly damp cloth (with a little cleaner if necessary).

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What should I never use around the door lock?

Do not use a spray bottle or the like around the door lock. This is to ensure that water does not penetrate the door catch and come into contact with the electrical components.

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What should I do if limescale deposits form in the dishwasher?

If this happens, run the Normal wash program with high temperature and two tablespoons of citric acid or commercially available dishwasher cleaner in the detergent compartment (with no dishes in the machine).

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How do I clean the front panel?

Keep the touch buttons clean and free from grease. Wipe them clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Never use cleaners – they can scratch the surface. Use the main power switch to turn off the dishwasher before cleaning the touch buttons to avoid activating any buttons unintentionally.

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What should I do if the display shows “Water outlet fault”?

Call the Customer Care Center.

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What should I do if the display shows “Water inlet fault”?

Check that the water supply valve is on.

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What should I do if the display shows “Inlet valve leakage”?

Turn off the water supply valve and call the Customer Care Center.

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What should I do if I see an error message on the display?

Turn off the machine with the main power switch and then turn it on again to clear the error message from the display.

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What actions should I take if the dishes are not clean?

• Remove the arms and clean them. The spray arms do not rotate.
• Check that the dishes are not blocking the spray arms.
• Avoid large packages. Detergent is too old. Detergent is a perishable product.
• Dose according to water hardness. Far too much or far too little detergent can result in poor dishwashing results. Incorrect detergent dosage.
• Select a higher temperature or a more powerful program. Dishwashing program too weak.
• Do not cover dishes with large bowls or lids. Avoid placing very tall glasses in the corners of the baskets. Dishes loaded incorrectly.

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What actions should I take if there are spots or films on the dishes?

• Load the dishes securely. Glasses and cups have toppled over during the program.
• Screw the filter firmly into place. See the section Care and maintenance instructions. The filter is not correctly fitted.
• See the sections Before washing for the first time and Settings. Incorrect rinse aid dosage setting.
• Wash crystal at a low temperature and with a conservative amount of detergent. Contact the detergent manufacturer. Too high temperature and/or too much detergent can cause etching on crystal. Unfortunately, this cannot be repaired, only prevented.

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What actions should I take if the dishes have a sticky white/blue film?

Reduce the amount. See the sections Before washing for the first time and Settings. If you have very soft water, you may want to dilute the rinse aid 50:50 with water. Rinse aid dosage setting too high.

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What actions should I take if there are spots on stainless steel or silver?

Rinse off these types of food if not starting the dishwasher immediately. Or why not run the Rinse & Hold program? Some types of food, such as mustard, mayonnaise, lemon, vinegar, salt, and dressings, can mark stainless steel if left for too long.

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What actions should I take if there are spots left after washing?

• Silver and stainless steel items should not come into contact during dishwashing.
• All stainless steel can cause spots on silver if they come into contact during dishwashing. Aluminum can also cause spots on dishes.
• Use a detergent with a bleaching agent. Lipstick and tea can be difficult to wash off.

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What actions should I take if there is a rattling sound when dishwashing?

Check that the dishes are placed securely. Spin the spray arms to make sure they can rotate. The dishes are not correctly placed or the spray arms are not rotating.

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What actions should I take if the dishwasher does not start?

• Press and hold Start until the display flashes three times with the remaining time. The Start start button has been pressed for too short a time.
• Check. The door is not properly closed.
• Check. A fuse/circuit breaker has been tripped.
• Check. The plug is not plugged into the power outlet.
• Check. The water supply valve is turned off.
• Check. Overflow/leaks. Turn off the water supply valve. Pull out the plug and call the Customer Care Center.

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What actions should I take if a whirring sound is heard from the dishwasher and does not stop when the main power switch is turned off?

A whirring sound (the drain pump) is heard from the dishwasher and does not stop when the main power switch is turned off.

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What actions should I take if the program is taking longer than estimated?

None. Next time the program is run, the corrected time will be displayed. The program is taking longer than estimated. 1 minute appears on the display.

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What actions should I take if water remains in the dishwasher above the filters?

• Loosen the drain hose from where it terminates. Check that no debris has clogged the hose. Is the cone-shaped part of the drain boot cut to the maximum size of the fitting where it attaches? Blocked drain hose.
• Check that the hose is free from kinks and sharp bends. Kink in drain hose.
• Clean the coarse and fine filters. The filters are blocked.
• Clean the drain pump. See the section Care and maintenance instructions. Debris in the drain pump.

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What actions should I take if there is a bad odor in dishwasher?

• Clean with dish brush and low foaming cleaner. Dirt around the seals and in corners.
• Run a program with a higher temperature about once a month. Low temperature programs have been selected for a prolonged period.

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What actions should I take if the dishes are not dry enough?

• Activate the Long dry option. Drying power too low.
• Fully load the dishwasher. The dishwasher is not fully loaded.
• Top up with rinse add or increase the rinse aid dosage. See the sections Before washing for the first time and Settings. Rinse aid needs topping up or dosage is set too low.
• Open the door a little once the program has finished.

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What actions should I take if I cannot close the door?

• Check that the baskets are correctly positioned horizontally.
• The baskets are not correctly positioned.
• Check that the dishes are not blocking the baskets from sliding properly into place.

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What actions should I take if the touch buttons do not react when pressed?

• Wait a moment then try again. You have pressed the touch buttons too soon after opening the door.
• Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Dirt on the touch buttons.
• See the section Settings. Child lock (button lock) activated.

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What do I do if I need repair service?

If you think you need repair service, first see the Troubleshooting section of the Use & Care Guide. If you are unable to resolve the problem after checking Troubleshooting, then additional help can be obtained by calling ASKO Customer Care at 1-800-898-1879.

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What should I do before contacting the Customer Care Center?

Read chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the Customer Care Center. Make a note of the details on the rating plate positioned on the right inside the dishwasher. Make a note of the service number, item number and serial number.

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What should I do before loading the dishes in the dishwasher?

Do not rinse dishes under running water before loading them in the dishwasher. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher.

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What should I check to ensure before starting the dishwasher?

Check that the spray arms can rotate freely. Check also that the water supply valve is on.

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Where is the detergent added?

The detergent compartment has a small compartment for prewash and a large compartment for the main wash.

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What is the use of rinse aid?

Fill rinse aid for optimal washing and drying results.