Asko D3451XL manual

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    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 fr mance fr mance fr mance fr mance fr om om om om om y y y y y our dishw our dishw our dishw our dishw our dishw asher ash[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 Upper Basket Spray Arms Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Rinse Aid Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Filter B B B B B ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS There is no need to rin[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 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 7 PR PR PR PR PR OGRAMS OGRAMS OGRAMS OGRAMS OGRAMS 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 hea[...]

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    Page 8 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[...]

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    Page 9 CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING 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[...]

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    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 O O O O VERFILL PR VERFILL PR VERFILL PR VERFILL[...]

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    Page 11 P oor w ashing 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 [...]

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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 below . It could save you the cost and inconvenience of a service [...]

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    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[...]

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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 14 B B B B B Buzzer , end-of-program 8 C C C C 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 D D D D Detergent dispenser 3 Detergent left in compar[...]

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    Page 16 ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY MODEL D3451 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[...]