Asko stands behind dishwasher D3232XLFI, and all their dishwashers, with an incredibly impressive 3-year warranty. While most other manufacturers offer standard 1-year top-to-bottom coverage, Asko is so sure of the performance of their units, they triple the typical coverage. Perhaps one of the reasons they are so confident in this product is that every single unit is individually tested before it leaves the factory. This process drives the cost up, but also greatly lessens the initial failure rate.

Versatile in design, the Asko D3232XLFI can be outfitted with a stainless steel, white, black, or bisque door. As an alternative, the very same model can be finished with a customized door to match your cabinetry. For those foreseeing kitchen changes in the future, the versatility of this door makes it possible to hold onto this high-quality dishwasher, changing just the door should you choose to remodel down the road.

Outstanding warranty and versatility aside, we applaud this model as an excellent, energy efficient, European model in the less-than $1000 category. Its energy usage is among the most conservative of units. Drying utilizes a turbo-driven fan that takes energy efficient advantage of the steam produced during the wash cycle.

A fully integrated model, the controls of the D3232XLFI are all located across the top of the door, leaving a sleek front panel, uninterrupted except for the curved handle. Equipped with two pumps, this model can be expected to be quieter, longer lasting and more efficient than those models that use just one pump.

When it comes to the interior, the D3232XLFI doesn't have quite the versatility you'll see in some other models in this price range. Typical of Swedish design, the rack system is quite simple. FlexiRacks provide enough versatility for random loading and accept thick 12-inch plates. Fold-down tines, however, are not provided and neither is a half-load wash. On the other hand, an express option is available for greatly cutting down wash time for glassware or other lightly soiled loads.

We are confident in the quality, energy efficiency and simple Swedish design that this dishwasher offers in this price range. In particular, we are most impressed with the outstanding warranty that Asko offers on model D3232XLFI.


Pros: Versatile model offers outstanding energy efficiency and excellent top-to-bottom 3-year warranty
Cons: Lacks fold-down tines

Warranty
3 years, full; 5 years, controls and pumps; lifetime, tank and inner door panel