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PROGRAMS

To select a program, simply press the program button until the indicator light for the desired program comes on. The programs
are described below:

Pots and Pans (170°/Sani or 140° F)
For the heaviest soiled loads, such as casseroles, sauce pans, etc.

Heavy Wash (160° F or 130° F)
For heavily soiled loads, such as pots, pans, casseroles, etc.

Normal Wash (130° F or 140° F)
For normally soiled loads, such as plates, glasses, bowls, and lightly soiled pans.

Delicate Wash (105° F or 120° F)
For delicate items, such as fine china and crystal, that are washed immediately after use. When using this
program, you should set the temperature to low and dry the dishes without heat.

Quick Wash (85° F or 120° F)
For lightly soiled loads that are washed immediately after use. This program can also be used for delicate
items, but you should set the temperature to low and dry the dishes without heat.

Rinse and Hold
To rinse dishes that you plan to wash later that day.

Upper or Lower Basket Only
This option lets you wash only the upper or lower basket. This means mainly the upper or lower spray arm will
function. The upper basket  indicator light on the option button will glow when only the upper spray arm is
activated. The lower basket indicator light will glow when mainly the lower spray arm is activated. Both lights will
glow when both spray arms are activated.

Temperature
The dishwasher has two temperature options for each wash program, as shown above. When this button is
set on the high temperature, the main wash is heated 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 the Start/Stop button for three
seconds.

Drying
This option speeds up the drying process by raising the temperature in the final rinse to 160° F to heat the
dishes and tank before the drying cycle begins. The indicator light will glow only when this option is activated.

Express
This option reduces the wash time and lowers the wash temperature by 18° or 20° F. Express is not available
with the Quick Wash and Rinse and Hold Programs.

THE CONTROL PANEL

Your ASKO dishwasher has a button-operated control panel, as illustrated below. To select a wash program or option,
simply press the appropriate button. After you have selected the desired wash program and options, press Start/

Stop

.

OPTIONS

To select an option, simply press the appropriate option button. The options are described below.

START

START

END

END

P C - U P G R A D E

P C - U P G R A D E

P C - U P G R A D E

E

P R O G

P R O G

P R O G

S T A R T

S T A R T

S T A R T

S T O P

S T O P

S T O P

Program

button

Program indicator lights

Option buttons

Start/

Stop

button

Rinse aid

indicator light

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for D3450

Page 1: ...ENTS BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CHILD SAFETY TIPS 2 DISHWASHER FEATURES 3 LOADING THE BASKETS 4 DETERGENT DISPENSER 5 DISHWASHING DETERGENT 5 RINSE AID DISPENSER 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 CARE AND CLEANING 9 OVERFILL PROTECTION 10 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 10 SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 12 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS 14 INDEX 15 ASKO PROD...

Page 2: ...e 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 load sharp items near the door you coul...

Page 3: ...KETS 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 Stemware rack Knife stop Cup shelf Upper Basket Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Small items containment lid Collapsible handle Cutlery compartments Easy pull out handle Knife Utensil Basket Knife Utensil Basket ...

Page 4: ... 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 silverware basket The knife stop prevents knives or utensils from damaging the door when you open and close it NOTE When loading sharp items always b...

Page 5: ...e harder the water the more detergent you may need Refer to the chart DISHWASHING DETERGENT 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 dete...

Page 6: ...se 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 forming droplets on your dishes that can le...

Page 7: ...mperature options for each wash program as shown above When this button is set on the high temperature the main wash is heated 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...

Page 8: ... activated 5 Press Start to confirm your selection and return to the main menu Once the child safe feature is active the Temperature and Dry buttons will flash whenever you press any of the buttons To deactivate the button lock press the Temperature and Dry buttons simultaneously You can then select the program and options and press Start to start the unit The lock will reactivate automatically in...

Page 9: ... 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...

Page 10: ...the filters as explained on 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 re...

Page 11: ...o 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 what you wash in your ASKO dishwasher Chipped or Broken Dishes When you load the dishe...

Page 12: ...nt compartment only opens in the main wash programs not the Rinse 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 dis...

Page 13: ...blockage See page 10 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 See Overfill Protection ...

Page 14: ...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 ...

Page 15: ...dles 14 G Glass 14 H Hard water 5 removing spots 12 I Interrupting a program to add an item 8 K Knife stop 4 Knives 14 L Lead crystal 14 Lower basket 3 M Main filter 9 Main wash detergent compartment 5 N Non dishware items washing 14 Non stick pans washing 14 O Operating instructions 7 Options 7 P Pewter 14 Plastic items 11 14 Pre wash detergent compartment 5 Program options 7 Programs 7 R Rinse a...

Page 16: ...fore 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 ...

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