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Asko D3731XL manual

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    Page 1 USE AND CARE GUIDE CONTENTS 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 [...]

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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- 222-1222 ♦ Always close the[...]

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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 Rinse Aid Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Filter B B B B B ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS Upper Bask et Low er Bask et Utensil B[...]

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    Page 4 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 5 ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED Model D3731 has an indicator in the display window that displays when the rinse aid dispenser is nearly empty . After you r[...]

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    Page 6 PR PR PR PR PR OGRAMS OGRAMS OGRAMS OGRAMS OGRAMS T o select a program, simply press the program button until the program you desire displays then press S tart/ S top . The programs are described below . Y ou can also change certain program features. See “Options” below . Heavy Wash (Cold, 85° – 170°/Sani F) For heavily soiled loads,[...]

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    Page 7 Drying This lets you select how long the turbo fan runs after the final rinse. Y ou have three options: Short, Economy or Normal drying. ( Note : This option is not available with the Pots & Pans and Rinse and Hold programs.) T o set the drying time, press Menu until “Drying” displays, then press Set until your preference displays. E[...]

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    Page 8 SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU SPECIAL SETTINGS MENU Model D3731 has several special settings available, as defined below . T o access them, press the Menu button until “S pecial Settings” displays then press Set. Language Y ou can change the language in the display window to one o[...]

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    Page 9 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 impeller , 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 t[...]

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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 Customer Care Center: 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com 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 call. Even [...]

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    Page 12 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 13 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Dishwasher Material Safe Inf ormation 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 14 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES[...]

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    Page 15 M M M M M Main filter 9 Main wash detergent compartment 4 O O O O O Operating instructions 6 Options 6 P Pre-wash detergent compartment 4 Program options 6 Program times 7 Programs 6 R R R R R Restoring factory-default settings 8 Rinse aid dispenser 5 S S S S S Serial number location 1 1 Service 1 6 Solutions to problems 1 0 S pecial settin[...]

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    Page 16 ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY MODEL D3731 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[...]