Asko D5436XL Operating Instructions Manual - Page 7
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WARNING!
Knives and other pointed items must be placed with the points
down in the cutlery basket or horizontally in other baskets.
Fold-down section for small items
The cutlery basket has a fold-down section in the middle for small
items, or small shafts, such as electric whisk attachments.
a
b
NOTE!
Check that the spray arms can rotate freely.
Using the dishwasher
Add detergent
c
1 Prewash detergent compartment
2 Main wash detergent compartment
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.
The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in
water hardness. To 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 detergent amounts
based on water hardness. Remember, you should adjust the
amount of detergent you use by small amounts until you find 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 softener to maximize the performance of your dishwasher.
Also, in areas with hard water (9+) you may need to wash at
lower temperatures 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 film after a while.
If this happens, run the Normal wash program with high temper-
ature and two tablespoons of citric acid or commercially available
dishwasher cleaner in the detergent compartment (with no dishes
in the machine).
NOTE!
We recommend that you do not add prewash detergent for the
program Quick wash.
NOTE!
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.
Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness
Water hardness
Soft
(0-3 grains per gallon)
Medium
(4-8 grains per gallon)
Hard
(9+ grains*)
*12 grains and higher is extremely hard water.
Detergent amounts
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 1 to 2 tablespoons
Prewash 1 teaspoon
Main wash 2 to 3 tablespoons
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