User manual ASKO DC7171

[. . . ] 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. Upper or Lower Basket Only This option lets you wash only the upper or lower basket. The upper basket indicator light on the option button will glow when the upper spray arm is activated. The lower basket indicator light will glow when the lower spray arm is 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. Generally, one tablespoon of detergent is needed for a normal wash load. Also, the amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. (See page 5. ) In any case, you should never use more than three tablespoons of detergent. RINSE AID Using liquid rinse aid prevents water spots from forming on dishes and improves drying by allowing water to "sheet" off the dishes. The Rinse Aid indicator light will glow when the rinse aid dispenser is empty. For information on how to fill the rinse aid dispenser and control the amount released, refer to your Use and Care Guide. NOTE: If you use a dishwashing detergent with a rinse aid additive, you should not fill the rinse aid dispenser. CHILD-SA. E BUTTON LOCK To prevent a child from accidentally starting the dishwasher or changing the program settings, the dishwasher can be programmed not to start unless two buttons are held down simultaneously. Refer to your Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to activate this feature. END-O. -PROGRAM SIGNAL The dishwasher can be programmed to emit a short signal at the end of the program. Refer to your Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to activate this feature. COMMON QUESTIONS 1) 2) 3) Where do I put the prewash detergent?1) 2) 3) ANSWERS The prewash detergent goes in the small compartment between the main wash detergent compartment and the rinse aid dispenser. [. . . ] Refer to your Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to activate this feature. COMMON QUESTIONS 1) 2) 3) Where do I put the prewash detergent?1) 2) 3) ANSWERS The prewash detergent goes in the small compartment between the main wash detergent compartment and the rinse aid dispenser. (See page 6. ) If the temperature of the water entering your dishwasher is below 120°, the dishwasher runs longer because it heats the water to the proper temperature for the program selected. [. . . ]