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Asko D3251 manual

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  • Page 1

    Page 1 USE AND CARE GUIDE IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR T T T T T ANT! ANT! ANT! ANT! ANT! T T T T T o g o g o g o g o g et the best perf et the best perf et the best perf et the best perf et the best perf or or or or or mance mance mance mance mance fr fr fr fr fr om y om y om y om y om y our dishw our dishw our dishw our dishw our dishw asher ash[...]

  • Page 2

    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 [...]

  • Page 3

    Page 3 NO TE: Deviations in features may occur , depending on the model. DISHW DISHW DISHW DISHW DISHW ASHER FEA ASHER FEA ASHER FEA ASHER FEA ASHER FEA TURES TURES TURES TURES TURES Stemware rack Knife stop Cup shelf Upper Basket Spray Arms Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Rinse Aid Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Filter BASKETS BASKETS BASKETS BASKETS B[...]

  • Page 4

    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

    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

    Page 6 W W W W W A A A A A TER SOFTENER CONT TER SOFTENER CONT TER SOFTENER CONT TER SOFTENER CONT TER SOFTENER CONT AINER AINER AINER AINER AINER (MODEL D3251FIWS ONL (MODEL D3251FIWS ONL (MODEL D3251FIWS ONL (MODEL D3251FIWS ONL (MODEL D3251FIWS ONL Y) Y) Y) Y) Y) T o determine the water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or [...]

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    Page 7 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 o u should never let the rinse aid get below 1/4 full. ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISP[...]

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    Page 8 PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS 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 Wash (160° F or 130° F) For heavily [...]

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    Page 9 ST ST ST ST ST AR AR AR AR AR T/ST T/ST T/ST T/ST T/ST OP BUTT OP BUTT OP BUTT OP BUTT OP BUTT ON ON ON ON ON 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 INTERR INTERR INTERR INTERR UPTING UPTING UPT[...]

  • Page 10

    Page 10 On occasion something may get through the filters and 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[...]

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    Page 11 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 O O O O VERFILL PR VERFILL PR VERFILL PR VERFILL[...]

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    Page 12 ASKO Advisory Center Phone Number: 972-238-0794 or 800-898-1879 TR TR TR TR TR OUBLESHOO OUBLESHOO OUBLESHOO OUBLESHOO OUBLESHOO TING TING TING TING TING If you should experience a problem with your dishwasher , you should review the list of frequently encountered situations on page 13. It could save you the cost and inconvenience of a serv[...]

  • Page 13

    Page 13 Detergent left in compar tment ♦ Be careful not to load items so close to the dispenser that the cover will not open to release the detergent. ♦ The dispenser is not supposed to open when you use the Rinse program. ♦ Y our dishwasher detergent should be fresh and stored tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Old or caked detergent shoul[...]

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    Page 14 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS 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 [...]

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    Page 15 INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX A A A A A Aluminum 1 4 B B B B B Buzzer , end-of-program 8 C C C C C Care and cleaning 1 0 Cast iron 1 4 Changing or stopping a program 8 Child-safe button feature 8 China 1 4 Coarse filter 9 Common dishwashing problems 1 1 Control panel 7 Copper 1 4 Crystal 1 4 D D D D D Detergent dispenser 3 Detergent left in[...]

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    Page 16 ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY MODEL D3251 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. [...]