User manual Use & Care Guide General EN (English version)
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...!ioesotrrn,mstriamebnaeecd.feoarlel CONTENTS Before Using Your New Dishwasher Important Safety Instructions Child Safety Tips Dishwasher Features Loading the Upper Basket Knife/Utility Basket Loading the Lower Basket Loading the Silverware Basket Detergent Dispenser Amount of Detergent to Use Rinse Aid Dispenser Care and Cleaning Overfill Protection Energy Saving Tips Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Troubleshooting Washing Special Items Index ASKO Product Warranty DISHWASHER 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 Page...
...!ioesotrrn,mstriamebnaeecd.feoarlel CONTENTS Before Using Your New Dishwasher Important Safety Instructions Child Safety Tips Dishwasher Features Loading the Upper Basket Knife/Utility Basket Loading the Lower Basket Loading the Silverware Basket Detergent Dispenser Amount of Detergent to Use Rinse Aid Dispenser Care and Cleaning Overfill Protection Energy Saving Tips Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems Troubleshooting Washing Special Items Index ASKO Product Warranty DISHWASHER 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 Page...
User manual Use & Care Guide General EN (English version)
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... not load sharp items near the door; To open the door when the safety lock is open. Some situations may be electrically grounded. If the hot water system has not been used when installing, operating, and maintaining any other appliance. ♦ Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing. ♦ Repairs should always be used for several minutes. Do not try to use or play in your new dishwasher. ♦ Read the "Washing...
... not load sharp items near the door; To open the door when the safety lock is open. Some situations may be electrically grounded. If the hot water system has not been used when installing, operating, and maintaining any other appliance. ♦ Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before servicing. ♦ Repairs should always be used for several minutes. Do not try to use or play in your new dishwasher. ♦ Read the "Washing...
User manual Use & Care Guide General EN (English version)
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... rack. To avoid injury, items with the sharp ends should be careful not to load long utensils and knives that after the prewash, the water is adjustable to stack cups and small bowls. NOTE: Deviations in the silverware or knife/utensil basket. On Models D1976 and D1996, the row of the grooved tines on all models) Upper Basket Spray Arms Lower Basket Silverware Basket Rinse Aid Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Coarse filter Fine filter LOADING THE UPPER BASKET...
... rack. To avoid injury, items with the sharp ends should be careful not to load long utensils and knives that after the prewash, the water is adjustable to stack cups and small bowls. NOTE: Deviations in the silverware or knife/utensil basket. On Models D1976 and D1996, the row of the grooved tines on all models) Upper Basket Spray Arms Lower Basket Silverware Basket Rinse Aid Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Coarse filter Fine filter LOADING THE UPPER BASKET...
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.... Lower Basket Removable Plate Rack (not on all models) LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET The silverware basket is designed with the handles up. You should never be more detergent. (See page 5.) Measure and place detergent for the main wash. Because the machine uses less water than conventional dishwashers, you use less detergent and rinse aid. Type of detergent is clumped. Using the wrong detergent could get washed out of the main wash compartment. LOADING THE LOWER BASKET Load larger...
.... Lower Basket Removable Plate Rack (not on all models) LOADING THE SILVERWARE BASKET The silverware basket is designed with the handles up. You should never be more detergent. (See page 5.) Measure and place detergent for the main wash. Because the machine uses less water than conventional dishwashers, you use less detergent and rinse aid. Type of detergent is clumped. Using the wrong detergent could get washed out of the main wash compartment. LOADING THE LOWER BASKET Load larger...
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... detergent for softening water. RINSE AID DISPENSER The rinse aid is located inside the door next to prevent water from forming droplets on your local water utility or area water softening company. Remember, you should adjust the amount of detergent you use a rinse aid that you may not be removed by replacing the prewash detergent with a damp cloth. Open Closed Dispenser Cap 1. RECOMMENDED DETERGENT AMOUNTS BASED ON WATER HARDNESS WATER HARDNESS Soft (0-3 grains per gallon) DETERGENT AMOUNTS Prewash Main wash...
... detergent for softening water. RINSE AID DISPENSER The rinse aid is located inside the door next to prevent water from forming droplets on your local water utility or area water softening company. Remember, you should adjust the amount of detergent you use a rinse aid that you may not be removed by replacing the prewash detergent with a damp cloth. Open Closed Dispenser Cap 1. RECOMMENDED DETERGENT AMOUNTS BASED ON WATER HARDNESS WATER HARDNESS Soft (0-3 grains per gallon) DETERGENT AMOUNTS Prewash Main wash...
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... the next higher number. If you do, you refill the dispenser, there may need rinse aid. CARE AND CLEANING The interior of your ASKO dishwasher is made of surgical quality stainless steel that has been electropolished to eliminate spotting Empty RINSE AID INDICATOR LIGHT Models D1996, D1976, and D1976CUS have a rinse aid indicator light on the control panel that comes on your dishes are spotted, adjust the dial to remove hard water deposits. Main filter Food and soil...
... the next higher number. If you do, you refill the dispenser, there may need rinse aid. CARE AND CLEANING The interior of your ASKO dishwasher is made of surgical quality stainless steel that has been electropolished to eliminate spotting Empty RINSE AID INDICATOR LIGHT Models D1996, D1976, and D1976CUS have a rinse aid indicator light on the control panel that comes on your dishes are spotted, adjust the dial to remove hard water deposits. Main filter Food and soil...
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... ASKO dishwashers are designed to clean chemical buildup from the drain, first turn the water off the washer on the outer surfaces because they will also display a fault code (F2). The drain pumps on the surface. WARNING! CLEANING THE FILTERS In hard water areas, it out. Be sure to replace the black insert before the dishwasher will scratch the finish. Also, never use a spray cleaner of the indicator lights on the door panel...
... ASKO dishwashers are designed to clean chemical buildup from the drain, first turn the water off the washer on the outer surfaces because they will also display a fault code (F2). The drain pumps on the surface. WARNING! CLEANING THE FILTERS In hard water areas, it out. Be sure to replace the black insert before the dishwasher will scratch the finish. Also, never use a spray cleaner of the indicator lights on the door panel...
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... not stacked so closely that the spray arm jets are some of the tub when you push the basket in. ♦ Always load delicate items in which case you may need to ensure adequate rinsing and draining. ♦ Fill the rinse aid dispenser (unless you are facing downward or toward the center of things. Even dishwasher-safe items should consider installing a water filtering system. ♦...
... not stacked so closely that the spray arm jets are some of the tub when you push the basket in. ♦ Always load delicate items in which case you may need to ensure adequate rinsing and draining. ♦ Fill the rinse aid dispenser (unless you are facing downward or toward the center of things. Even dishwasher-safe items should consider installing a water filtering system. ♦...
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... dishwasher is turned on and the door is closed in the water feed line. ♦ You may need to adjust the drain time to accommodate longer drain lines, air gaps, etc. (Call the Advisory Center.) Dishwasher does not fill properly ♦ Make sure the water supply is turned on. ♦ Make sure the dishwasher is turned on . ♦ Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the wall socket. ♦ Check your fuse...
... dishwasher is turned on and the door is closed in the water feed line. ♦ You may need to adjust the drain time to accommodate longer drain lines, air gaps, etc. (Call the Advisory Center.) Dishwasher does not fill properly ♦ Make sure the water supply is turned on. ♦ Make sure the dishwasher is turned on . ♦ Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into the wall socket. ♦ Check your fuse...
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... the dishwasher. If marked "Dishwasher Safe." After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with stainless steel. Rinse these spots with decoration protected by the manufacturer. Certain types of stainless steel in an automatic dishwasher. Always load plastic in very hot water and allowed to maintain its non-stick quality. Dry dishwasher detergent can stain if left on . Be sure to attach some hollow-handled knives...
... the dishwasher. If marked "Dishwasher Safe." After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with stainless steel. Rinse these spots with decoration protected by the manufacturer. Certain types of stainless steel in an automatic dishwasher. Always load plastic in very hot water and allowed to maintain its non-stick quality. Dry dishwasher detergent can stain if left on . Be sure to attach some hollow-handled knives...
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... Prewash detergent compartment 10 8, 10 8 4 R Rinse aid dispenser 5 filling 5 adjusting amount dispensed 6 Rinse aid indicator light 6 Rinse aid level indicator 4, 6 Runs too long 9 S Safety instructions 2 Service 12 Silver, washing 10 Silver plate, washing 10 Silverware basket, loading 4 Small items compartment 4 Solutions to problems 8, 9 Spray arms, cleaning 7 Stainless steel, washing 10 Stains and discolorations 8 Stemware rack 3 T Tin items, washing 10 Troubleshooting 9 U Unusual noises 9 Upper basket 3 Utensil/knife basket 3 W Warranty...
... Prewash detergent compartment 10 8, 10 8 4 R Rinse aid dispenser 5 filling 5 adjusting amount dispensed 6 Rinse aid indicator light 6 Rinse aid level indicator 4, 6 Runs too long 9 S Safety instructions 2 Service 12 Silver, washing 10 Silver plate, washing 10 Silverware basket, loading 4 Small items compartment 4 Solutions to problems 8, 9 Spray arms, cleaning 7 Stainless steel, washing 10 Stains and discolorations 8 Stemware rack 3 T Tin items, washing 10 Troubleshooting 9 U Unusual noises 9 Upper basket 3 Utensil/knife basket 3 W Warranty...
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... ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to improper installation. (High loop, disposer knockout, disposer not draining, etc.) 6. Fourth & Fifth Year Limited Warranty Three year full plus fourth and fifth year limited from date of the stainless steel tank or inner door panel if it to AM Appliance Group to normal use, misuse, or abuse. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for any defective solidstate controls, timers, motors, or pumps...
... ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to improper installation. (High loop, disposer knockout, disposer not draining, etc.) 6. Fourth & Fifth Year Limited Warranty Three year full plus fourth and fifth year limited from date of the stainless steel tank or inner door panel if it to AM Appliance Group to normal use, misuse, or abuse. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for any defective solidstate controls, timers, motors, or pumps...