Asko Complete Guide to ASKO Dishwasher Features and Operating Instructions

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“The Normal Wash program is used for the energy label and based upon AHAM standard. When testing with more heavy soil use higher temperature alternative the Heavy Wash program.”

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

THE CONTROL PANEL

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

 

 

 

Rinse aid indicator

 

 

 

 

light (see page 7)

Start/Stop

button

Program indicator lights

 

Option buttons

 

 

 

 

 

button

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Softener indicator light

(see page 6)

PROGRAMS

To 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 soiled loads, such as pots, pans, casseroles, etc.

Normal Wash (130° F or 140° F)

For normally soiled loads, such as plates, glasses, bowls, and lightly soiled pans.

Delicate Wash (105° F or 120° F)

For delicate items, such as fine china and crystal, that are washed immediately after use. When using this program, you should set the temperature to low and dry the dishes without heat.

Quick Wash (85° F or 120° F)

For lightly soiled loads that are washed immediately after use. This program can also be used for delicate items, but you should set the temperature to low and dry the dishes without heat.

Rinse and Hold

To rinse dishes that you plan to wash later that day.

OPTIONS

To select an option, simply press the appropriate option button. The options are described below.

Upper or Lower Basket Only

This option lets you wash only the upper or lower basket. This means mainly the upper or lower spray arm will function. The upper basket indicator light on the option button will glow when only the upper spray arm is activated. The lower basket indicator light will glow when mainly the lower spray arm is activated. Both lights will glow when both spray arms are activated.

Temperature

The dishwasher has two temperature options for each wash program, as shown above. When this button is set on the high temperature, the main wash is heated to the higher temperature for the selected program. If it is set to low, the main wash is heated to the lower temperature. The indicator light will glow only when the higher temperature is selected.

Delayed Start

This button allows you to delay starting the dishwasher for five hours. Press this button then press Start. The button will glow when Delay Start is selected. To cancel Delay Start, hold down the Start/Stop button for three seconds.

Drying

This option speeds up the drying process by raising the temperature in the final rinse to 160° F to heat the dishes and tank before the drying cycle begins. The indicator light will glow only when this option is activated.

Express

This option reduces the wash time and lowers the wash temperature by 18° or 20° F. Express is not available with the Quick Wash and Rinse and Hold Programs.

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Contents Asko Child Safety Tips Before Using Your NEW DishwasherImportant Safety Instructions Upper Basket Lower Basket Dishwasher FeaturesBaskets Loading the Baskets Loading the Upper BasketLoading the Lower Basket Loading the Silverware BasketDetergent Dispenser Dishwashing DetergentSoft MediumSetting Water Hardness Water Softener Container Model D3251FIWS onlyFilling the Softener Container Refilling the ContainerAdjusting the Amount of Rinse AID Dispensed When to Refill the Rinse AID DispenserRinse AID Indicator Light Rinse AID DispenserOperating Instructions Control PanelPrograms OptionsCHILD-SAFE Button Feature END-OF-PROGRAM SignalFault Messages START/STOP ButtonCare and Cleaning Cleaning the FiltersCleaning the Door Cleaning the Drain PumpEnergy Saving Tips Solutions to Common Dishwashing ProblemsOverfill Protection Troubleshooting Removing Hard Water Spots from DishesBefore YOU Call EtchingFrequently Encountered Situations Washing Special Items Dishwasher Material Safe Information and RecommendationsIndex 12 RFourth & Fifth Year Limited Warranty Lifetime Warranty