Summary of the content on the page No. 1
ASKO
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
CHILD SAFETY TIPS 2
DISHWASHER FEATURES 3
LOADING THE BASKETS 4
DETERGENT DISPENSER 5
DISHWASHING DETERGENT 5
RINSE AID DISPENSER 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7
CARE AND CLEANING 9
OVERFILL PROTECTION 10
ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10
SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 11
TROUBLESHOOTING 12
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS 14
INDEX 15
ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY 16
Page
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
,")" -(# *- ". '($.($" ♦ 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. washing any porcelain or china that has “on-glaze” ♦ Call your local water company to learn the water decoration, crystal glassware, or ite
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
There is no need to rinse items before you load the machine, although larger food particles should be removed. '($.($" )"-"( Deviations in features may occur, depending on the model. Knife/Utensil Basket Upper Basket Spray Arms Cutlery Basket Lower Basket Detergent Dispenser Rinse Aid Dispenser Filter ,(+"(
Cup shelf Stemware rack
Collapsible handle Cutlery compartments Knife stop Small items containment lid
Easy pull-out handle Page 3
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
&'# $" ,(+"( Your new dishwasher features ASKO’s Super Cleaning If you plan to start your dishwasher right away, it’s not System™. This means that after prewash, mainwash necessary to rinse the dishes. You do, however, need and intermediate rinse the water is drained out and the to scrape off the large particles of food before loading. cycle contiues with clean water. !!"
# After you have scraped off the large food particles, place glasses, cups, saucers, bowls and smal
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
'""#" '("(" ASKO dishwashers are designed to be energy efficient. Prewash Detergent Because the machine uses less water than conventional Compartment dishwashers, you also use less detergent and rinse aid. Dispenser Lid Rinse Aid Generally, only one tablespoon of detergent is needed Lever Level Indicator for a normal wash load. The amount of detergent needed for your dishes, however, could be more, depending on Main Wash the hardness of the water in your area. Also, more heavily Detergen
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
(" ' '("(" 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 3.) Dispenser Cap To fill the dispenser, open the cap and pour the rinse aid into the dispenser
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
"# (-%( $" %& "& Your ASKO dishwasher has a button-operated control panel, as illustrated below. To select a wash program or option, simply press the appropriate button. After you have selected the desired wash program and options, press Start/Stop. Program indicator lights Program Start/Stop button button PROG PROG S ST ST TA AR AR R T T T STOP STOP S T O P ST STAR ART T Display END END window E Start/End indicator light Option buttons #( To select a program, simpl
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
(1( ,- # "( Once you have selected the wash program and The program times may not always be the same because temperature and drying options, press this button to start of variations in the household hot water temperature. the dishwasher. (Make sure the door is securely closed.) The dishwasher heats the water to the proper temperature for the program selected; so if the temperature of the water entering the dishwasher is too '(&* .'. low, the dishwasher will run longer
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
%" ' %&"# 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 need to repeat and bacteria inside the unit. If the water in your area is t
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
%&"# $" ' - On occasion something may get through the filters and To reach an item caught in the drain pump, remove the filters then the small black insert in the sump area. into the drain pump. The drain pumps on ASKO dishwashers are designed to automatically reverse if anything should get caught in the propellers, thus ejecting the item back into the sump area or down the drain. Should you need to remove an obstacle from the drain, first turn the power off then remove the filters (
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
(&-( % '($.($# ,&"( As with any new appliance, it sometimes takes using it a NOTE: ASKO has no control over what is put in our few times to learn to operate it properly. If you are having appliances once installed in a customer’s home. You are minor performance problems with your dishwasher, read solely responsible for what you wash in your ASKO this section before calling for service. It may save you dishwasher. time and unnecessary expense. ! $% & ' ♦ The
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
"/# $' ." (( ) '($"( To remove hard water spots, try the following: 4. Pour two cups of vinegar into a bowl and set the bowl face up on the bottom rack of the dishwasher. 1. Run dishes through a normal wash program. 5. Run the dishes through a Normal wash program. 2. Remove all metal dishware, such as cutlery, pans, If this doesn’t work, try the same process with 1/4 cup of etc., from the dishwasher. citric acid crystals (available at most drug stores) instead 3. Do not add dete
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
"
( ' $$ $$ ♦ Make sure that the cycle was complete before you ♦ Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door opened the dishwasher. If not, allow it to complete is closed securely. and check again. ♦ Make sure the Delay option is not turned on. ♦ Some water left in the sump area near the drain is ♦ Check that the water supply is connected properly normal. and the water is turned on. ♦ If the plumbing code in your
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
.($# ("%& "( 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 compare it to the rest are solely responsible for what you wash in your of the set to determin
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
'"2 & Aluminum 14 Lead crystal 14 Lower basket 3, 4 , Baskets 3, 4 Main filter 9 % Main wash detergent compartment 5 Care and cleaning 9 Cast iron 14 Changing or stopping a program 8 Non-dishware items, washing 14 Child-safe button feature 8 Non-stick pans, washing 14 China 14 Coarse filter 9 Operating instructions 7 Common dishwashing problems 11 Options 7 Control panel 7 Copper 14 Crystal 14 Pewter 14 Plastic items 11, 14 ' Pre-wash detergent compartment 5 Detergent dispenser 3 Pro
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY MODEL D3350 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. )" " * ) , "" * + !! "! , ! * )" $ -* ) , ASKO replacement parts and/o
