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START/STOP BUTTON

Once you have selected the wash program and
temperature and drying options, press this button then
close the door to start the dishwasher. (Make sure the
door is securely closed.)

INTERRUPTING A PROGRAM TO

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 STOPPING A

PROGRAM

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.)

PROGRAM TIMES

The program times may not always be the same
because of variations in the household hot water
temperature. The dishwasher heats the water to the
proper temperature for the program selected; so if the
temperature of the water entering the dishwasher is too
low, the dishwasher will run longer because it takes
longer to heat the water. Raising your water heater
setting could help to shorten the cycle times.

CHILD-SAFE    BUTTON

FEATURE

As a safety measure, Model D3450 can be programmed
not to start unless the Temperature and Drying buttons
are held down simultaneously.  To program this feature,
follow the steps below:

1. Turn off the power to the machine.
2. Simultaneously press and hold down the

Temperature and Drying buttons as you turn 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

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
three minutes.

To permanently deactivate the button lock, repeat the
steps above. The Pots and Pans button will go out to
indicate the button lock is off.

END-OF-PROGRAM SIGNAL

Model D3450 can be programmed to emit a short signal
when the program is finished. To program this feature,
follow the steps below:

1. Turn off the power to the machine.
2. Press and hold down the Delay Start button as you

turn on the power to the machine. The Delay Start
button will flash.

3. Release the button.
4. Press the Program button. The Pots and Pans

button will glow to indicate the end-of-program
signal is activated.

5. Press Start to confirm your selection and return to

the main menu.

To deactivate the signal, repeat these steps. The Pots
and Pans button will go out to indicate the signal is off.

FAULT MESSAGES

In the event that the machine should fail during a
program, the control panel lights will flash to indicate an
operation fault has occurred. The table below defines
these signals and gives possible causes and solutions.
See also “Troubleshooting” on page 12.

Flashing Indicator Light(s)

 

    Heavy Wash

  Delicate Wash

   Quick Wash

 

Pots and Pans and Heavy Wash

 

Pots and Pans and Normal Wash

Water inlet fault. Make sure the water supply is open.

Too much water has entered the dishwasher. Call a service technician.

Valve leakage. Shut off the water supply and contact a service technician.

The drain is blocked. See “Troubleshooting” on page 12.

The filter is clogged. See “Cleaning the Filters” on page 9.

Type of Fault and Recommended Action

If you have corrected the fault, turn the main power off
then back on to remove the fault indication. If it still
displays, try again to correct the problem or call a service
technician.

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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