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D3251

CONTENTS

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CHILD SAFETY TIPS

DISHWASHER FEATURES

LOADING THE BASKETS

DETERGENT DISPENSER

DISHWASHING DETERGENT

WATER SOFTENER CONTAINER (D3251FIWS ONLY)

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

Summary of Contents for D3251

Page 1: ...instructions before operating instructions before using it for the first time using it for the first time using it for the first time using it for the first time using it for the first time SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ASKO D3251 CONTENTS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CHILD SAFETY TIPS 2 DISHWASHER FEATURES 3 LOADING THE BASKETS 4 DETERGENTDISPE...

Page 2: ...ce Read all instructions before using the dishwasher Dishwashers must be electrically grounded Read the Installation Instructions for details Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose Do not run the dishwasher while you are out of the home Use only automatic dishwasher detergents and rinse agents To reduce the risk of injury keep detergents and rinse aids out of the reach of children Do not...

Page 3: ... Arms Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Rinse Aid Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Filter BASKETS BASKETS BASKETS BASKETS BASKETS 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 Collapsible handle Easy pull out handle Cutlery Basket Small items contai...

Page 4: ...d Load stemware with the stem fitted inside one of the grooved tines on the stemware rack The fold down cup shelf on the right side of the basket gives you an additional place to stack cups and small bowls You can also stack items on the stemware rack This model has a knife stop on the front of the upper basket This gives you a safe place to load long utensils and knives that won t fit in the silv...

Page 5: ...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 Model D3251FIWS has a water softener container See page 6 for more details NOTE We recommend that you do not add prewash detergent for the Delicate or Quick wash programs NOTE If you use a dishwashing detergent ...

Page 6: ...ARNING Never pour dishwasher detergent into the softener container It will ruin the water softener The dishwasher is delivered with the low water hardness setting so you may need to reset it To do this follow the steps below 1 Turn off the power to the dishwasher 2 Hold down the Start Stop button while you press the Power button to turn the machine back on 3 Release the Start Stop button REFILLING...

Page 7: ...d in the final rinse turn the adjustment 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 fi...

Page 8: ...ted to the higher temperature for the selected program If it is set to low the main wash is heated to the lower temperature The indicator light will glow only when the higher temperature is selected Delayed Start This button allows you to delay starting the dishwasher for five hours Press this button then press Start The button will glow when Delay Start is selected To cancel Delay Start hold down...

Page 9: ...on the power to the machine The Temperature Drying and Start buttons will flash 3 Release the buttons 4 Press the Program button The Pots and Pans button will glow to indicate the button lock is activated 5 Press Start to confirm your selection and return to main menu Once the child safe feature is active the Temperature and Dry buttons will flash whenever you press any of the buttons To deactivat...

Page 10: ...em 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 ...

Page 11: ...r dishwasher detergent should be fresh and stored tightly closed in a cool dry place Old or caked detergent will not dissolve properly Wait until you are ready to start the dishwasher to add the detergent If you are using the Delay program make sure the dispenser is dry before adding the detergent Your dishwasher detergent may be inferior Try a different brand Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is ...

Page 12: ...s try the following 1 Run dishes through a normal wash program 2 Remove all metal dishware such as cutlery pans etc from the dishwasher 3 Do not add detergent 4 Pour two cups of vinegar into a bowl and set the bowl face up on the bottom rack of the dishwasher 5 Run the dishes through a Normal wash program If this doesn t work try the same process with 1 4 cup of citric acid crystals available at m...

Page 13: ...ions Dishwasher runs too long 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 Raising your water heater setting may help to shorten the cycle times If this doesn t resolve the problem call the ASKO Advisory Center Dishwasher does not drain properly Make sure that the cycle...

Page 14: ...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 15: ... I I I I Interrupting a program to add an item 8 K K K K K Knife stop 4 Knives 14 L L L L L Lead crystal 14 Lower basket 3 M M M M M Main filter 9 Main wash detergent compartment 5 N N N N N Non dishware items washing 14 Non stick pans washing 14 O O O O O Operating instructions 7 Options 7 P P P P P Pewter 14 Plastic items 11 14 Pre wash detergent compartment 5 Program options 7 Programs 7 R R R ...

Page 16: ...e 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 12 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 full plus fou...

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