What to check first
Can I keep using it?
Use should be limited to documented owner-level checks or retry steps, not normal operation as a workaround.
Do not keep running the appliance when water is visible, a leak warning is active, or water could reach wiring or controls.
- Safe next step
- Stop the cycle if safe, turn off water when appropriate, protect the floor, and avoid repeated resets until the leak source is understood.
- Stop when
- Water is near wiring, cabinetry is getting wet, the leak returns, or the source is not safely visible.
Do not keep using the appliance if the code points to voltage, wiring, control power, burning smell, smoke, or a possible miswired supply.
- Safe next step
- Use only safe owner-level power checks, then involve a qualified technician or electrician when the source points to wiring or supply voltage.
- Stop when
- Breakers trip, lights dim, the appliance smells hot, wiring may be miswired, or the warning returns after a safe reset.
Safety boundaries
Safe first
- Match the exact brand, appliance type, and displayed code first.
- Use the model manual as the final authority for access steps.
- Stop and address visible water before retrying the appliance.
- Disconnect power before any service-access step.
Do not do this
- Do not use other cycles as a workaround unless the manual allows it.
- Do not bypass locks, float switches, leak sensors, or other safety systems.
Common causes include
- Coarse or fine filters clogged or fitted incorrectly
- Water level not being detected as expected
- An internal level-control condition requiring qualified diagnosis
Basic checks
- Wait until the spray sound stops, open the door cautiously, and note whether water stands above the filters; hot water and sharp glass may be hidden in the tub.
- With power disconnected from a dry position and retained water cooled, clean only the coarse and fine filters as shown in the exact manual; note whether debris blocked either filter and whether both seat securely afterward.
- Reinstall both filters securely and confirm that the area around the dishwasher is dry; an incorrectly fitted filter means the dishwasher must not be run.
Reset or retry steps
- Run one monitored dishwashing programme only after both filters are correctly installed, standing water has cleared, and no leak or abnormal sound is present.
- Stop further attempts if F52 returns, water remains above the filters, filling or draining looks abnormal, or any leakage appears.
When to call a technician
- Contact ASKO Customer Care if F52 persists after the exact-manual coarse- and fine-filter check and one monitored programme.
- Use qualified service if retained water cannot be controlled, the filters cannot be restored correctly, or diagnosis would require pump, sensor, hose, or panel access.
Before approving a paid visit, check warranty status and reviewquestions to ask before repair.
FAQ
What does ASKO Dishwasher code F52 usually mean?
Manual 875097-a14 documents F52 on these ASKO dishwashers as a water level fault. Model context matters: The manual labels F52 only as a water level fault and supports filter cleaning plus one programme; it does not identify a failed sensor or other exact part.
Can I keep using the dishwasher with code F52?
Limit use to the owner-level checks described here and in the model manual. Stop using the appliance if the code returns, the appliance behaves abnormally, or a safety warning applies. Disconnect power from a dry position and let retained water cool before touching the filters; the tub can conceal sharp glass.
When should I call a technician for ASKO F52?
Contact ASKO Customer Care if F52 persists after the exact-manual coarse- and fine-filter check and one monitored programme. A qualified technician may check Coarse and fine filters and Water-level system against the model's service information before treating any part as failed.