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ASKO dishwashers are designed to be energy efficient.
Because the machine uses less water than conventional
dishwashers, you also use less detergent and rinse
aid. Generally, only one tablespoon of detergent is
needed for a normal wash load. The amount of detergent
needed for your dishes, however, could be more,
depending on the hardness of the water in your area.
(See below.) Also, more heavily soiled items need more
detergent.

Measure and place detergent for the main wash into the
large detergent compartment. The detergent for prewash
goes into the small compartment to the right of the main
wash compartment. You should use one-half the
amount of detergent for the prewash that you use for the
main wash. The amount of detergent used for the main
wash and prewash combined should never be over
three tablespoons.

Always add the detergent just before starting the
dishwasher, otherwise it could get damp and won’t
dissolve properly.

DETERGENT DISPENSER

Dishwasher detergent is corrosive!
Take care to keep it out of reach of
children.

WARNING!

Rinse Aid
Compartment

Main Wash
Detergent
Compartment

Prewash Detergent

Compartment

Rinse Aid
Level Indicator
(not all models)

Detergent
Compartment Lid

Dispenser Lid
Lever

We recommend that you use only unscented, granular
automatic dishwashing detergent. Using the wrong
detergent could cause flooding and/or damage your
dishwasher. Do not use detergent that has been wet
and is clumped. Also, check the expiration date on the
container.

The amount of detergent needed can vary due to
differences in water hardness. To determine the water
hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or
area water softening company. The harder the water,
the more detergent you may need. Refer to the chart
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 you do not add
prewash detergent for the Delicate or Quick
wash programs.

NOTE:

If you use a dishwashing detergent with a
rinse aid additive, you should not fill the
rinse aid dispenser. This could cause a film
on your dishes.

DISHWASHING DETERGENT

1 teaspoon
1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons

1 teaspoon
1 to 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoons
2 to 3 tablespoons

Soft
(0-3 grains per gallon)
Medium
(4-8 grains per gallon)
Hard
(9+ grains*)

Prewash
Main wash
Prewash
Main wash
Prewash
Main wash

DETERGENT AMOUNTS

WATER HARDNESS

* 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water.

RECOMMENDED DETERGENT AMOUNTS

BASED ON WATER HARDNESS

NOTE

We recommend that you do not add
prewash detergent for the Delicate or Quick
wash programs.

Twelve grains and higher is extremely hard water and
detergent alone may not be enough. You may need to
use a water softener to maximize the performance of
your dishwasher. (Model D3251FIWS is equipped with
an internal water softener)

In areas with hard water (9+) you may need to wash at
lower temperatures to prevent hard water deposits from
forming in the tank and wash system. Also, both the
dishes and the machine can develop a white or gray
film after a while. This can be removed by replacing the
prewash detergent with two tablespoons of citric acid. If
the water is very hard, use a rinse aid that contains citric
acid.

Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different
amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you have
hard water and use a detergent with less than 8.7%
phosphorous content, you may need to use more
detergent or use a detergent with more than 8.7%
phosphorous content.