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ASKO
USE AND CARE GUIDE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
D3731
CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
CHILD SAFETY TIPS 2
DISHWASHER FEATURES 3
DETERGENT DISPENSER 4
DISHWASHING DETERGENT 4
RINSE AID DISPENSER 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
CARE AND CLEANING 9
OVERFILL PROTECTION 10
ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 10
TROUBLESHOOTING 11
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS 13
INDEX 15
ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY 16
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IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T
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BEFORE USING BEFORE USING BEFORE USING BEFORE USING BEFORE USING Y Y Y Y YOUR NEW DISHW OUR NEW DISHW OUR NEW DISHW OUR NEW DISHW OUR NEW DISHWASHER ASHER ASHER ASHER ASHER ♦ Make sure the door is properly balanced. To do this, ♦ Read through this guide before attempting to use open it a little and release it. It should stay where your new dishwasher. you released it. If it doesn’t, consult the Installation ♦ Read the “Washing Special Items” section before Instructions or contact your installer.
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There is no need to rinse items before you load the machine, although larger food particles should be removed. DISHW DISHW DISHWASHER FEA ASHER FEA ASHER FEATURES TURES TURES DISHW DISHWASHER FEA ASHER FEATURES TURES NOTE: Deviations in features may occur, depending on the model. Upper Basket Spray Arms Lower Basket Detergent Dispenser Filter Rinse Aid Dispenser B B B B BASKETS ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS Utensil Basket Upper Basket Glass insert Foldable plate insert Lower Basket Page 3
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DETER DETER DETER DETER DETERGENT DISPENSER GENT DISPENSER GENT DISPENSER GENT DISPENSER GENT DISPENSER ASKO dishwashers are designed to be energy efficient. Prewash Detergent Because the machine uses less water than conventional Compartment Rinse Aid dishwashers, you also use less detergent and rinse aid. Dispenser Lid Level Indicator Generally, only one tablespoon of detergent is needed Lever (not all models) for a normal wash load. The amount of detergent needed for your dishes, however, coul
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RINSE AID DISPENSER RINSE AID DISPENSER RINSE AID DISPENSER RINSE AID DISPENSER RINSE AID DISPENSER The rinse aid is released during the final rinse to prevent Open water from forming droplets on your dishes that can leave Closed spots and streaks. It also improves drying by allowing water to “sheet” off the dishes. ASKO dishwashers are designed to use liquid rinse aids. The rinse aid dispenser is located inside the door next to the detergent dispenser. (See illustration on page Dispenser Cap 3.
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OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERA OPERATING INSTR TING INSTR TING INSTR TING INSTR TING INSTRUCTIONS UCTIONS UCTIONS UCTIONS UCTIONS THE CONTR THE CONTR THE CONTR THE CONTR THE CONTROL P OL P OL P OL P OL PANEL ANEL ANEL ANEL ANEL Your ASKO dishwasher has our state-of-the-art electronic control panel, as illustrated below. Start/Stop button Power Program Display Programming button button window buttons DISPLA DISPLA DISPLAY Y Y WINDO WINDO WINDOW W W DISPLA DISPLAY Y WINDO WINDOW W The display window show
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Drying PROGRAM TIMES PROGRAM TIMES PROGRAM TIMES PROGRAM TIMES PROGRAM TIMES This lets you select how long the turbo fan runs after The program times may not always be the same the final rinse. You have three options: Short, Economy because of variations in the household hot water or Normal drying. (Note: This option is not available temperature. The dishwasher heats the water to the with the Pots & Pans and Rinse and Hold programs.) proper temperature for the program selected; so if the To set
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SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU Model D3731 has several special settings available, Activating the Child-Safe Button as defined below. To access them, press the Menu This model can be programmed not to start unless the button until “Special Settings” displays then press Set. Start button is held down for three seconds. To set the child lock feature, follow the steps below: Language 1. Press Menu until “Special Settings
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CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING The interior of your ASKO dishwasher is made of inside the machine. If this happens, you can remove surgical quality stainless steel that has been electro- them by putting two tablespoons of citric acid in the polished to make it the smoothest surface available. detergent compartment and running a Normal program. The smooth surface prohibits the accumulation of dirt In extremely hard water areas you may nee
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O O O O OVERFILL PR VERFILL PR VERFILL PR VERFILL PR VERFILL PRO O O O OTECTION TECTION TECTION TECTION TECTION Your ASKO dishwasher has an overfill protection device If there is water in the base pan due to an overfill or that automatically shuts off the inlet valve and circulation small leak, the water must be removed before the pump and starts the drain pump if the water level in the dishwasher will start. unit should rise above the normal level. If this happens, When an overfill is detected,
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SOLUTIONS TO COMMOND DISHWASHING PROBLEMS, continued Stains and discolorations Etching Stains or discoloration on dishes could be caused by a If you have a cloudy film on your dishes that can’t be number of things. Listed below are some of the most removed, it could be etching. To prevent etching, try the common causes. See also “Washing Special Items” on following: page 13. ♦ Use less detergent. You may be using too much for ♦ Too much iron or manganese in the water can cause the water hardness
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TROUBLESHOOTING, continued Detergent left in compartment Dishwasher does not drain properly ♦ Be careful not to load items so close to the dispenser ♦ Make sure that the cycle was complete before you that the cover will not open to release the detergent. opened the dishwasher. If not, allow it to complete and check again. ♦ The dispenser is not supposed to open when you use the Rinse program. ♦ Some water left in the sump area near the drain is normal. ♦ Your dishwasher detergent should be fresh
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WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Most common dishware items can be safely washed in had any affect on it. an automatic dishwasher. If you have any doubts about a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it NOTE: ASKO has no control over what is put in our is dishwasher safe. If that isn’t possible, you might wash dishwashers once installed in a customer’s home. You one item of a set a few times and compar
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NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES Page 14
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INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX B B B M M M B B M M Buzzer 8 Main filter 9 Main wash detergent compartment 4 C C C C C O O O O O Care and cleaning 9 Celsius or Fahrenheit 8 Operating instructions 6 Changing or stopping a program 7 Options 6 Coarse filter 9 P Common dishwashing problems 10 Pre-wash detergent compartment 4 Control panel 6 Program options 6 Program times 7 D D D D D Programs 6 Default settings, restoring 8 R R R R R Detergent dispenser 3 Detergent left in compartment 12 Restoring fac
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ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY MODEL D3731 Be sure to complete the Warranty Registration Card you received with your appliance and mail it to AM Appliance Group to validate your appliance warranty. Cosmetic damage must be reported to your dealer within five days from the date of purchase. After unpacking the dishwasher, thoroughly check the unit for cosmetic damage. FOR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS ONLY LENGTH OF WARRANTY AM APPLIANCE GROUP WILL PAY FOR: Three-Year Full Warranty ASKO replacement parts and/o
