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D3531

BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CHILD SAFETY TIPS

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DISHWASHER FEATURES

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LOADING THE BASKETS

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DETERGENT DISPENSER

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DISHWASHING DETERGENT

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RINSE AID DISPENSER

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CARE AND CLEANING

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OVERFILL PROTECTION

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ENERGY SAVING TIPS

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SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS

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INDEX

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ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY

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Summary of Contents for D3531

Page 1: ...structions 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ASKO D3531 BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CHILD SAFETY TIPS 2 DISHWASHER FEATURES...

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: ...penser 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 Fold down tines Knife Utensil Basket Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Fold down tines Small items containment lid Collapsible handle C...

Page 4: ... a safe place to load long utensils and knives that won t fit in the silverware or knife utensil basket The knife stop prevents knives or utensils from damaging the door when you open and close it NOTE When loading sharp items always be careful not to cut the rack coating Whenever possible knives and long utensils should be loaded in the knife utensil basket attached above the upper basket To avoi...

Page 5: ...rder 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 you do not add ...

Page 6: ...d released 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 duri...

Page 7: ...r press Start Stop to start the program Program button Programming buttons Start Stop button Display window DISPLA DISPLA DISPLA DISPLA DISPLAY Y Y Y Y WINDO WINDO WINDO WINDO WINDOW W W W W The display window shows the programs options remaining program time and fault codes It also allows you to access the program menus and customize the wash programs If you select Delayed Start the window will d...

Page 8: ...Shut off the water supply and contact a service technician Drainage The drain is blocked See Troubleshooting on page 13 Blocked Filter The filter is clogged See Cleaning the Filters on page 10 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 PROGRAM TIMES PROGRAM TI...

Page 9: ...firm your selection Activating the Child Safe Button This model can be programmed not to start unless the Start button is held down for three seconds To set the child lock feature follow the steps below 1 Press Menu until Special Settings displays then press Set 2 Press Menu again until Child Lock displays 3 Press Set to turn the feature on 3 Press Menu to confirm you change A key symbol appears i...

Page 10: ... 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 th...

Page 11: ...r Try a different brand Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled See page 6 If you have hard water in your area try adding more detergent and increasing the amount of rinse aid dispensed See page 5 Check that the spray arm jets are not clogged Do not overload the dishes and be careful to avoid nesting Poor drying performance Select the Extra Dry setting If you don t want to use Extra Dry you ca...

Page 12: ...WA WA WA WA WATER SPO TER SPO TER SPO TER SPO TER SPOTS FR TS FR TS FR TS FR TS FROM DISHES OM DISHES OM DISHES OM DISHES OM DISHES bottom rack of the dishwasher 4 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 most drug stores instead of vinegar Stains and discolorations Stains or discoloration on dishes cou...

Page 13: ...p cloth Make sure the dishwasher is level See the installation instructions 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 Advi...

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: ...5 INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX A A A A A Adding a program 9 Auto wash 7 B B B B B Buzzer 9 C C C C C Care and cleaning 10 Celsius or Fahrenheit 9 Changing or stopping a program 8 Child safe button feature 8 Coarse filter 10 Common dishwashing problems 11 Control panel 7 D D D D D Default settings restoring 9 Deleting a program 9 Detergent dispenser 3 Detergent left in compartment 13 Dishwasher do...

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 13 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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