User manual ASKO D3251

[. . . ] ASKO USE AND CARE GUIDE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE !ce N T man all TA ad e fo r OR e r r, r e e f o r P p b IM he st b e wa s i o n s e . he sh tim ct t t r di s t r u i r s t ge o u i n f e To m y n g th i fr o e r a t t f o r o p ng i i us D3251 CONTENTS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY TIPS DISHWASHER FEATURES LOADING THE BASKETS DETERGENT DISPENSER DISHWASHING DETERGENT WATER SOFTENER CONTAINER (D3251FIWS ONLY) RINSE AID DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND CLEANING OVERFILL PROTECTION ENERGY SAVING TIPS SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS TROUBLESHOOTING WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS INDEX ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY 2 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 10 11 11 11 12 14 15 16 Page 1 DISHWASHER BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHW ASHER Read through this guide before attempting to use your new dishwasher. Read the "Washing Special Items" section before washing any porcelain or china that has "on-glaze" decoration, crystal glassware, or items of wood or plastic. Make sure the door is properly balanced. [. . . ] The Pots and Pans button will go out to indicate the signal is off. END-OF-PROGRAM SIGNAL FAULT MESSAGES ULT MESSAGES In the event that the machine should fail during a program, the control panel lights will flash to indicate an operation fault has occurred. The table below defines these signals and gives possible causes and solutions. If you have corrected the fault, turn the main power off then back on to remove the fault indication. If it still displays, try again to correct the problem or call a service technician. Flashing Indicator Light(s) Heavy Wash Delicate Wash Quick Wash Type of Fault and Recommended Action Too much water has entered the dishwasher. Shut off the water supply and contact a service technician. Pots and Pans and Heavy Wash Pots and Pans and Normal Wash The drain is blocked. See "Cleaning the Filters" on page 9. Page 9 CARE AND CLEANING The interior of your ASKO dishwasher is made of surgical quality stainless steel that has been electropolished to make it the smoothest surface available. The smooth surface prohibits the accumulation of dirt and bacteria inside the unit. If the water in your area is especially hard, however, lime deposits could form inside the machine. If this happens, you can remove them by putting two tablespoons of citric acid in the detergent compartment and running a Normal program. In extremely hard water areas you may need to repeat this process a few times to remove hard water deposits. FILTERS CLEANING THE FILTERS For your convenience, we have placed the drain pump and filtering system within easy reach inside the tub. There are three components of the filtering system: the main filter, the coarse filter, and the fine filter. In hard water areas, it may be necessary to clean chemical buildup from the filters every 12 to 18 months. Main filter Food and soil particles trapped by this filter are pulverized by a special jet on the lower spray arm and washed down the drain. To do this, remove the coarse filter by squeezing the tabs and lifting it out. Wash all three filters gently in hot, soapy water and rinse them thoroughly. Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place. Fine filter This filter holds soil and food residue in the sump area and prevents it from being redeposited on the dishes during a cycle. Coarse filter Larger items, such as pieces of bone or glass, that could clog the drain are trapped in the coarse filter. To remove an item caught in this filter, gently squeeze the tabs on top of this filter and lift it out. CLEANING THE DOOR To clean the edge around the door, use only a soft warm, damp rag. To prevent penetration of water into the door lock and electrical components, do not use a spray cleaner of any kind. Also, never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the outer surfaces because they will scratch the finish. Some papers towels can also scratch or leave marks on the surface. WARNING! Never use a spray cleaner of any kind on the door panel. Never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the outer surfaces because they will scratch the finish. Also, some paper towels can scratch or leave marks on the stainless steel surface. CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP 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. [. . . ] Dry dishwasher detergent can produce black marks which are difficult to remove. Do not put silver and silver plate in the same silverware basket with stainless steel. Rinse foods which same these items if you're not going to wash them immediately; salty or acidic can stain if left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can produce black marks are difficult to remove. [. . . ]