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D3731

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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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 D3731

Page 1: ...instr ing instructions 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 D3731 BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHWASHER 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 CHILD SAFETY TIPS 2 DISHWAS...

Page 2: ... any appliance 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 chi...

Page 3: ...er Basket Spray Arms Lower Basket Rinse Aid Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Filter B B B B BASKETS ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS ASKETS Upper Basket Lower Basket Utensil Basket Glass insert Foldable plate insert 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 ...

Page 4: ... company The harder 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 ...

Page 5: ...id adjustment dial NOTE Only adjust the dial one number at a time The rinse aid is released during the final rinse to prevent water from forming droplets on your dishes that can leave spots and streaks It also improves drying by allowing water to sheet off the dishes ASKO dishwashers are designed to use liquid rinse aids The rinse aid dispenser is located inside the door next to the detergent disp...

Page 6: ...he option you desire displays then press the Set button until the desired setting displays Press Menu to confirm your selection You can continue to make programming changes or press Start Stop to start the program 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...

Page 7: ...lay Type of Fault and Recommended Action Overfilling Too much water has entered the dishwasher Call a service technician Water Inlet Fault Water inlet fault Make sure the water supply is open Inlet Valve Leakage Valve leakage Shut off the water supply and contact a service technician Water Outlet Fault The drain is blocked See Troubleshooting on page 12 Blocked Filter The filter is clogged See Cle...

Page 8: ...plays then press Set 2 Press Menu again until Temperature unit displays 3 Press Set until your preference displays 4 Press Menu to confirm your selection 5 Keep pressing Menu until the display says Exit Next press Menu once more and you will return to the main display Activating the Child Safe Button This model can be programmed not to start unless the Start button is held down for three seconds T...

Page 9: ...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 the drain ...

Page 10: ...led 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 4 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 Normal drying setting If you don t want to use Normal drying you can decrease the drying time by opening the door slightl...

Page 11: ...TER 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 could be caused b...

Page 12: ... 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 Customer Care Center Dishwasher does not drain pro...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...Page 14 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES ...

Page 15: ... B Buzzer 8 C C C C C Care and cleaning 9 Celsius or Fahrenheit 8 Changing or stopping a program 7 Coarse filter 9 Common dishwashing problems 10 Control panel 6 D D D D D Default settings restoring 8 Detergent dispenser 3 Detergent left in compartment 12 Dishwasher does not drain properly 12 does not fill properly 12 features 3 makes unusual noises 12 runs too long 12 Dishwashing problems 10 Disp...

Page 16: ... 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 four...

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