Asko turbo combi drying is one of the named technologies you will see on higher-tier Asko dishwasher spec sheets, including models like the DBI564IS, and it addresses a genuinely common complaint with dishwashers in general: plastic items and the tops of glasses that come out damp even after a full cycle.
How passive drying falls short
Most basic dishwasher drying relies on residual heat from the final rinse plus condensation against the tub walls — hot, humid air inside the cabinet slowly cools and the moisture beads off onto cooler surfaces, eventually running down to the drain. This works reasonably well for ceramic and glass, which hold heat, but plastic items cool faster and hold onto surface moisture much longer, which is why plastic containers are so often the damp items left in an otherwise dry load.
What asko turbo combi drying adds
Rather than relying purely on passive residual heat, asko turbo combi drying actively circulates hot air through the tub at the end of the wash cycle. This forced-air circulation moves moisture off surfaces — including plastic — faster than condensation drying alone, and it reaches into corners and stacked items that residual heat alone would leave damp. The result is a shorter effective drying time and noticeably better performance on the plastic items that give ordinary drying cycles the most trouble.
Which models have it
Turbo Combi Drying is a feature of Asko’s higher-tier dishwasher models rather than a universal feature across every dishwasher Asko sells; base-tier units in the lineup rely on standard condensation drying. If drying performance matters to you — particularly for a household that runs a lot of plastic containers through the dishwasher — checking whether a specific model includes Turbo Combi Drying before buying is worth the extra minute of research.
Getting the best results from the system
Loading still matters even with an active drying system. Nesting items too tightly, or angling bowls and containers so they collect standing water rather than draining it, will leave damp spots regardless of how good the drying system is. Load plastics with their openings angled downward or to the side, avoid overloading the rack so air can actually circulate around each item, and use a rinse aid — the drying system works with the water’s surface tension, not against it, and rinse aid reduces water beading significantly.
When drying performance drops off over time
If a dishwasher that used to dry well starts leaving items consistently damp, the fan or heating element behind the turbo drying system may be responsible rather than anything about loading habits. This is a genuine mechanical problem, not something that regular loading adjustments will fix. Our dishwasher repair service covers drying-system diagnosis, and you can check our error code pages first in case the display is also showing a problem that points directly to the cause.
Confirming whether your model has asko turbo combi drying
Not sure if your specific dishwasher includes this feature? Check the spec sheet on Asko’s dishwasher pages for your exact model number, since asko turbo combi drying is limited to select higher-tier units rather than the entire lineup, and marketing copy on third-party retail sites does not always distinguish clearly between tiers. If your model does not include it, that does not mean drying performance has to suffer — good loading habits and consistent rinse aid use go a long way on any Asko dishwasher regardless of drying-system tier. If you are shopping for a replacement unit specifically because drying performance matters to your household, confirming this feature before purchase, rather than assuming every current-generation Asko dishwasher includes it, will save disappointment after installation.
What to expect the first time you notice asko turbo combi drying
Owners upgrading from a basic condensation-drying dishwasher to a model with this feature often notice the difference most clearly on plastic items during the very first cycle, since that is exactly the category of item passive drying historically struggled with most. If your new dishwasher still leaves plastics damp despite having Turbo Combi Drying, double-check your loading angles and rinse aid level before assuming the feature itself is not working as expected.
Give a freshly cleaned or newly installed unit a cycle or two to settle into consistent drying performance before judging results, since a first run after installation or a deep clean does not always represent steady-state performance.
