Asko D3250 manual

Page 1 USE AND CARE GUIDE CONTENTS IMPOR T ANT! T o g et the best perf or mance fr om y our dishw asher , read all oper at- ing instr uctions bef ore using it f or the fir st time . BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHW ASHER 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CHILD SAFETY TIPS 2 DISHW ASHER FEA TURES 3 LOADING THE BASKETS 4 DETERGENT DISPENSER 5 DISHW ASHIN[...]

Page 2 This model has a child safety lock on the left of the door handle. T o activate the lock, press in the door handle and use a screwdriver to turn the screw slot to a vertical position. Reset it by turning the slot to its horizontal position. T o open the door when the safety lock is engaged, press the white plastic tab located to the left of [...]

Page 3 NO TE: Deviations in features may occur , depending on the model. DISHWASHER FEA TURES Cup shelf Upper Basket Spray Arms Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Rinse Aid Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Filter BASKETS There is no need to rinse items before you load the machine, although larger food particles should be removed. ENGLISH Upper Basket Lo wer [...]

Page 4 The silverware basket is designed with eight compartments to help keep the silverware separated. Load silverware with the handles downwards and spread it out as much as possible to avoid nesting. For safety , load sharp knives with the handles up. Avoid placing silverware made of different materials (e.g., silver and stainless) in the same c[...]

Page 5 ASKO dishwashers are designed to be energy efficient. Because the machine uses less water than conventional dishwashers, you also use less detergent and rinse aid. Generally , only one tablespoon of detergent is needed for a normal wash load. The amount of detergent needed for your dishes, however , could be more, depending on the hardness o[...]

Page 6 The black dot on the rinse aid dispenser indicates the amount of rinse aid in the dispenser . As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of the black dot decreases. Y ou should never let the rinse aid get below 1/4 full. ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED A measured amount of rinse aid is released during the final rinse. As with detergen[...]

Page 7 PR OGRAMS T o select a program, simply press the Program button until the indicator light behind the desired program glows. The programs are described below: Heavy W ash (160° F or 130° F) For the heaviest soiled loads, such as pots, pans, casseroles, etc. Normal W ash (130° F or 140° F) For normally soiled loads, such as plates, glasses[...]

Page 8 CARE AND CLEANING The interior of your ASKO dishwasher is made of surgical quality stainless steel that has been electro- polished to make it the smoothest surface available. The smooth surface prohibits the accumulation of dirt and bacteria inside the unit. If the water in your area is especially hard, however , lime deposits could form CLE[...]

Page 9 Y our ASKO dishwasher has an overfill protection device that automatically shuts off the inlet valve and circulation pump and starts the drain pump if the water level in the unit should rise above the normal level. When an overfill is detected, the Normal wash light will flash. If this happens, turn the water off at the main supply and call [...]

Page 10 Poor washing performance ♦ The dishes may not be loaded properly . Make sure that soiled surfaces are facing downward or toward the center of the dishwasher . Also, make sure that the bowls, pots, etc., are not stacked so closely that water can’t reach the soiled surfaces. ♦ Make sure you are using the appropriate program settings for[...]

Page 11 ASKO Advisory Center Phone Number: 972-238-0794 or 800-898-1879 TR OUBLESHOO TING If you should experience a problem with your dishwasher , you should review the list of frequently encountered situations below . It could save you the cost and inconvenience of a service call. Even though the product is under warranty , if the problem is not [...]

Page 12 TROUBLESHOO TING, continued Dishwasher does not drain properly ♦ Make sure that the cycle was complete before you opened the dishwasher . If not, allow it to complete and check again. ♦ Some water left in the sump area near the drain is normal. ♦ If the plumbing code in your area requires an air gap, make sure that the air gap isn’t[...]

Page 13 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Dishwasher Material Safe Information and Recommendations Aluminum Y es, with Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Patches and discoloration may appear , caution but they can be removed with steel wool. Load aluminum utensils (such as a pie tin or roasting pan) where they do not touch other dishes because this can caus[...]

Page 14 INDEX A Adding an item 8 Aluminum 13 C Care and cleaning 8 Cast iron 13 Changing or stopping a program 8 China 13 Coarse filter 8 Common dishwashing problems 10 Control panel 7 Copper 13 Crystal 13 D Detergent dispenser 3 Detergent left in compartment 1 1 Dirilyte 13 Dishwasher does not drain properly 1 1 does not fill properly 12 features [...]

Page 15 ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY MODEL D3120 FOR RESIDENTIAL INST ALLA TIONS ONL Y AM APPLIANCE GROUP WILL NO T P A Y FOR: A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the appliance. 2. Repair damage due to shipment, delivery , installation, misuse or abuse. 3. Instruct how to use the appliance. 4. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 5[...]

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