Asko D3450 manual

Page 1 USE AND CARE GUIDE 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 . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ASKO D3450 CONTENTS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHW ASHER 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CHILD SAFETY TIPS 2 DISHW ASHER FEA TURES [...]

Page 2 ♦ Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children. ♦ Should a child swallow dishwasher detergent or rinse aid, give plenty to drink immediately , i.e., one or two glasses of milk or water . Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately: 1-800-POISON1 ♦ Always close the d[...]

Page 3 NO TE: Deviations in features may occur , depending on the model. DISHWASHER FEA TURES 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. Stemware rack Knife stop Cup shelf Upp[...]

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 This model has an indicator on the control panel that displays when the rinse aid d[...]

Page 7 PROGRAMS T o select a program, simply press the program button until the indicator light for the desired program comes on. The programs are described below: Pots and Pans (170°/Sani or 140° F) For the heaviest soiled loads, such as casseroles, sauce pans, etc. Heavy W ash (160° F or 130° F) For heavily soiled loads, such as pots, pans, c[...]

Page 8 ST ART/ST OP BUTTON Once you have selected the wash program and temperature and drying options, press this button then close the door to start the dishwasher . (Make sure the door is securely closed.) INTERR UPTING A PROGRAM T O ADD AN ITEM If you want to interrupt a program to add an item, open the door slightly until the spray arms stop tu[...]

Page 9 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 10 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. If this happens, turn the water off at the main supply and call for service. O VERFILL PRO TECTION If there is water in the bas[...]

Page 11 P oor washing perfor mance ♦ 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 f[...]

Page 12 ASKO Advisory Center Phone Number: 972-238-0794 or 800-898-1879 TROUBLESHOO 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 c[...]

Page 13 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 14 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 15 INDEX A Aluminum 14 B Buzzer , end-of-program 8 C Care and cleaning 9 Cast iron 14 Changing or stopping a program 8 Child-safe button feature 8 China 14 Coarse filter 9 Common dishwashing problems 1 1 Control panel 7 Copper 14 Crystal 14 D Detergent dispenser 3 Detergent left in compartment 12 Dirilyte 14 Dishwasher does not drain properly [...]

Page 16 ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY MODEL D3450 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[...]