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WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

 Dishwasher

Material

Safe

Information and Recommendations

Aluminum

Yes, with

Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Patches and discoloration may appear,

caution

but they can be removed with steel wool. Load aluminum utensils (such as a pie
tin or roasting pan) where they do not touch other dishes because this can cause
gray or black marks. You can remove these spots with a nonabrasive cleaner.

Cast Iron

No

The seasoning is lost and the iron rusts. Hand wash and dry immediately.

China

Yes, with

China without decoration or with decoration protected by glaze is dishwasher

caution

safe. However, you should arrange the objects so they do not touch each other or
they could be damaged.

China with a pattern on top of the glaze or with gold leaf decoration may fade. If
possible, check  with the manufacturer. If that isn’t possible, wash one item over
an extended period then  compare it with the colors and patterns of the rest of the
set. Wash in the Quick program on a low temperature setting.

Copper

Yes, with

Do not wash copper in the same load as silver or silver plate. It could discolor the

caution

silver items. Do not let copper items come in contact with stainless steel.

Crystal

No

Antiques and very delicate china should not be washed in the dishwasher. Certain
types of lead crystal may etch if machine washed. Check with the manufacturer.

Yes

Wash at a low temperature setting. Be sure to load crystal dishware so that it is
secure and will not fall over or knock against other dishware while being washed.

Dirilyte

No

Gold-colored flatware can become discolored.

Disposable

No

Cannot withstand machine washing.

plastic items

Flatware with

No

Certain types of adhesives may loosen when machine washed.

bonded handles

Glass

Yes

Exception:  Milk glass may turn yellow.

Knives

No

Sharp kitchen knives may become dull if washed in very hot water and allowed to
contact other items during the wash. Wood handles may also warp, crack, or
 loosen. Plastic handles may discolor. Check manufacturer’s washing instructions.

Lead crystal

No

Certain types of lead crystal may etch if machine washed.

Non-dishware

No

Never wash items such as electronic air cleaners, air filters of any kind, paint

items

brushes, etc. You could damage the dishwasher.

Non-stick

Yes

If marked “Dishwasher Safe.” After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with

coatings

vegetable oil to maintain its non-stick quality.

Pewter

No

Pewter will tarnish when machine washed.

Plastic

Yes

If the item is labeled “Dishwasher Safe.” Do not use Extra dry. Do not wash
disposable plastic items.

Silver and

Yes, with

Rinse these items if you’re not going to wash them immediately; salty or acidic

Silver plate

caution

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. Contact between these metals can damage silver.
Do not wash copper utensils in the same load. This could cause a brown film on
the silver. Also, adhesives used to attach some hollow-handled knives can loosen.

Stainless

Yes, with

Rinse these items if you’re not going to wash them immediately; salty or acidic

Steel

caution

foods can stain if left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can produce black marks
which are difficult to remove. Do not mix different types of stainless steel in the
same load.

Tin

No

Tin will rust.

Wood

No

Unless marked “Dishwasher Safe” by the manufacturer. Wood can warp, crack or
lose shape with any kind of washing.

Most common dishware items can be safely washed in
an automatic dishwasher. If you have any doubts about
a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it
is dishwasher safe. If that isn’t possible, you might wash
one item of a set a few times and compare it to the rest
of the set to determine if washing it in the dishwasher

had any affect on it.

NOTE:

  ASKO has no control over what is put in our

dishwashers once installed in a customer’s home. You
are solely responsible for what you wash in your
ASKO dishwasher.

Summary of Contents for D3112

Page 1: ...instructions bef uctions bef uctions bef uctions bef uctions befor or or or ore using it f e using it f e using it f e using it f e using it for or or or or the f the f the f the f the fir ir ir ir irst time st time st time st time st time BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CHILD SAFETY TIPS 2 DISHWASHER FEATURES 3 LOADING THE BASKETS 4 DETERGENT DISPENSER 5 DISHWAS...

Page 2: ...l water company to learn the water hardness in your area You ll need to know this to determine how much detergent and rinse aid to use This manual does not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense and caution should always be used when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Read all instructions before using the dishwasher Dishwashers must be electricall...

Page 3: ...se Aid Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Filter B B B B BASKETS ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS T h e r e i s n o n e e d t o r i n s e i t e m s b e f o r e y o u l o a d t h e m a c h i n e a l t h o u g h l a r g e r f o o d p a r t i c l e s s h o u l d b e r e m o v e d Upper Basket Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Small items containment lid Collapsible handle Cutlery compartments Easy pull out handle St...

Page 4: ...ARE BASKET ASKET ASKET ASKET ASKET LOADING THE UPPER BASKET After you have scraped off the large food particles place glasses cups saucers bowls and small plates in the upper basket as illustrated The fold down cup shelf on the left side of the basket gives you an additional place to stack cups and small bowls NOTE When loading sharp items always be careful not to cut the rack coating L L L L LO O...

Page 5: ...g company The harder the water the more detergent you may need Refer to the chart DISHW DISHW DISHW DISHW DISHWASHING DETER ASHING DETER ASHING DETER ASHING DETER ASHING DETERGENT GENT GENT GENT GENT below for the recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness Remember you should adjust the amount of detergent you use by small amounts until you find the correct amount NOTE We recommend that...

Page 6: ...stment dial to the next higher number Rinse aid adjustment dial NOTE Only adjust the dial one number at a time Rinse Aid Level Indicator 1 4 full Should refill to eliminate spotting 1 2 full 3 4 full Full Empty As the rinse aid diminishes the size of the black dot on the rinse aid level indicator changes as illustrated below The rinse aid is released during the final rinse to prevent water from fo...

Page 7: ...ON ON ON ON Press this button to turn the main power to the unit on and off Refer to the illustration above to see the location of the power button ST ST ST ST STAR AR AR AR ART ST T ST T ST T ST T STOP BUTT OP BUTT OP BUTT OP BUTT OP BUTTON ON ON ON ON Once you have selected the wash program and temperature option press this button to start the dishwasher Make sure the door is securely closed The...

Page 8: ... out Wash all three filters gently in hot soapy water and rinse them thoroughly WARNING Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place CLEANING THE DOOR CLEANING THE DOOR CLEANING THE DOOR CLEANING THE DOOR 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 ...

Page 9: ... Next lift out the adaptor piece on the left side of the sump area 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 pu...

Page 10: ...LEMS OBLEMS OBLEMS 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 It may save you time and unnecessary expense NOTE ASKO has no control over what is put in our appliances once installed in a customer s home You are solely responsible for ...

Page 11: ...inse program Dishwasher makes unusual noises This usually means that something is not loaded properly Make sure the dishes are securely in place and that nothing has fallen between the basket tines Also place small items in the small items compartment and close the lid See page 4 Dishwasher leaks Use only unscented granular automatic dishwasher detergent Using a liquid detergent could cause oversu...

Page 12: ...ers and drain area for blockage See page 8 Check for a kink in the drain hose Dishwasher does not fill properly Make sure the water supply is turned on Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door is closed securely Check for crimps in the water feed line The system is designed to detect an overflow When it does it shuts off the inlet valve and circulation pump and turns on the drain pump Se...

Page 13: ...d allowed to contact other items during the wash Wood handles may also warp crack or loosen Plastic handles may discolor Check manufacturer s washing instructions Lead crystal No Certain types of lead crystal may etch if machine washed Non dishware No Never wash items such as electronic air cleaners air filters of any kind paint items brushes etc You could damage the dishwasher Non stick Yes If ma...

Page 14: ...a program to add an item 8 K K K K K Knife stop 4 Knives 13 L L L L L Lead crystal 13 Lower basket 3 M M M M M Main filter 8 Main wash detergent compartment 5 N N N N N Non dishware items washing 13 Non stick pans washing 13 O O O O O Operating instructions 7 Options 7 P P P P P Pewter 13 Plastic items 10 13 Pre wash detergent compartment 5 Program options 7 Programs 7 R R R R R Rinse aid dispense...

Page 15: ...below Before calling for service or contacting AM Appliance Group regarding a warranty issue make a note of the model type name and serial number see page 11 IN NO EVENT SHALL AM APPLIANCE GROUP BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Three Year Full Warranty From date of purchase AM APPLIANCE GROUP WILL PAY FOR LENGTH OF WARRANTY Fourth Fifth Year Limited Warranty Three year fu...

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