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CARE AND CLEANING

CARE AND CLEANING

CARE AND CLEANING

CARE AND CLEANING

CARE AND CLEANING

The interior of your ASKO dishwasher is made of
surgical quality stainless steel that has been electro-
polished 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

CLEANING 

CLEANING 

CLEANING 

CLEANING 

CLEANING THE FIL

THE FIL

THE FIL

THE FIL

THE FILTERS

TERS

TERS

TERS

TERS

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.

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.

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.

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.

To do this, remove the coarse filter by squeezing the
tabs and lifting it out. Next, unscrew the fine filter and lift
it and the main filter 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 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.

Never use a spray cleaner of any kind
on the door panel. You could damage
the door lock and electrical
components. 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.

WARNING!

INTERR

INTERR

INTERR

INTERR

INTERRUPTING 

UPTING 

UPTING 

UPTING 

UPTING A PR

A PR

A PR

A PR

A PROGRAM 

OGRAM 

OGRAM 

OGRAM 

OGRAM T

TT

T

TO

O

O

O

O

ADD AN ITEM

ADD AN ITEM

ADD AN ITEM

ADD AN ITEM

ADD AN ITEM

If you want to interrupt a program to add an item, open
the door slightly until the spray arms stop turning. You
can then open the door fully and place the item into the
dishwasher. Close the door securely. The program will
continue from where it was interrupted.

WARNING!

  Be extremely careful when opening the

door during a program. The water is hot and you
could get scalded.

CHANGING OR ST

CHANGING OR ST

CHANGING OR ST

CHANGING OR ST

CHANGING OR STOPPING 

OPPING 

OPPING 

OPPING 

OPPING A

A

A

A

A

PR

PR

PR

PR

PROGRAM

OGRAM

OGRAM

OGRAM

OGRAM

If you decide to change the program after you have started
the machine, press the Start/

Stop

 button for three

seconds. You will have to select the program and options
again when you are ready to restart the program. (Note:
If the program has already gone through the wash cycle,
you will have to add detergent.)

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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