User manual ASKO D3121

[. . . ] ASKO USE AND CARE GUIDE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE r om T!e f atAN nc r r RT ma l ope it fo O r P fo al ng rd IM i pe s t r, rea re us ee b fo the a s h s be t hw on ge To r dis ructi . e u yo inst tim g i r st in f the D3121 CONTENTS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY TIPS DISHWASHER FEATURES LOADING THE BASKETS DETERGENT DISPENSER DISHWASHING DETERGENT 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 9 9 10 11 13 14 15 Page 1 DISHWASHER BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER 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. [. . . ] In hard water areas, it may be necessary to clean chemical buildup from the filters every 12 to 18 months. 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. WARNING!Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place. 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. 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. And 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. Page 8 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. Should you need to remove an obstacle from the drain, first turn the power off then remove the filters (as explained on page 8). (You might want to remove any standing water first. ) You can then look into the sump area for the item causing the obstruction. You may need to use your finger to move the pump blade and loosen the object. Should you find something, simply scoop it out then replace the adaptor piece and the filters. To reach an item caught in the drain pump, remove the filters then the small black insert in the sump area. WARNING!Be sure to replace the adaptor piece before you put the filters back in. PRO OVERFILL PROTECTION Your 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. If there is water in the base pan due to an overfill or small leak, the water must be removed before the dishwasher will start. ENERGY SAVING ENERGY SAVING TIPS If you plan to wash the dishes right away, there's no need to pre-rinse. Use the Heavy wash program only for heavily soiled dishes. Don't use the high temperature for lightly soiled dishes. (You can speed up the drying process by opening the door slightly to release the moist air. ) Page 9 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS DISHWASHING PROBLEMS As with any new appliance, it sometimes takes using it a few times to learn to operate it properly. If you are having minor performance problems with your dishwasher, read this section before calling for service. NOTE: ASKO has no control over what is put in our appliances once installed in a customer's home. [. . . ] Rinse these items if you're not going to wash them immediately; salty or acidic foods can stain if left on. 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 these items if you're not going to wash them immediately; salty or acidic foods can stain if left on. [. . . ]