Use & Care Guide SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE IMPORTANT! To get the best performance from your dishwasher, read all operating instructions before using it for the first time.
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Contents Before doing your first wash: 4 Important safety instructions 5 Child safety! 6 Parts of the dishwasher* 7 Technical data 7 The baskets 8 Control panel 9 Detergent Dispenser 9 Basic Course 10 Program Description 12 Options 13 Eco-dishwashing 15 Fragile dishes 16 Cleaning 18 Rinse aid 20 Fault indications 21 Troubleshooting 22 Performance information 25 Product warranty 26 Quick Guide 28 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Before doing your first wash: Read through the directions for use Read through the directions for use before starting to use your machine, especially the Safety, Child Safety, and Basic Course sections. Take care with certain materials Read the Fragile Dishes section before washing china with unglazed decoration or other household goods made of plastic, wood, or crystal requiring careful treatment.
Important safety instructions This manual does not cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution should always be used when installing, operating, and maintaining 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.
Child safety! Child safety tips Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children. • Should a child swallow dishwasher detergent or rinse aid, give plenty to drink immediately, i.e., one or two glasses of milk or water. Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately: Call the National Capital Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222 • Always close the door and start the dishwasher as soon as you put in the detergent.
Parts of the dishwasher* 1. Upper basket 2. Spray arms 3. Silverware basket 4. Lower basket 5. Dishwasher detergent compartment 6. Main power switch 7. Rinse Aid Compartment 8. Filter 9. Serial tag and rating plate 1 2 3 4 5 *Details may differ depending on the model and market! 6 8 9 7 Technical data Height Width Depth Weight Water pressure Connection Max output 34-3/8” - 36-1/2” 874-927mm 24” (610)mm 24” (610mm) 105.8 lbs (48 kg) 18–176 psi 1.2 - 12.
The baskets* 1. Wine glass shelf 2. Cup rack 3. Knife stop 4. Lower basket 5. Silverware basket 1 2 *Details may differ depending on the model and market! 3 4 Lower basket Silverware basket 5 8 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Control panel 1 2 3 4 5 1. Program selector 2. Temperature options 3. Drying options 4. Delayed Start 5. Express 6 7 8 9 6. 1/2 load 7. Display window 8. Rinse aid indicator 9. Start/Stop Detergent Dispenser 3 1 4 2 1. Compartment for main wash dishwasher detergent 2. Compartment for pre-wash detergent 3. Refill indicator for rinse aid (not all models) 4. Rinse aid cover 5. Detergent compartment cover 5 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Basic Course Below are step-by-step instructions to help you achieve the best possible dishwashing results. Load the baskets correctly! Thanks to Self Cleaning System, you do not need to rinse the dishes under running water. Simply remove large food particles and debris. Convenient and environmentally-friendly! Place glasses, cups, bowls, side plates, and dishes in the upper basket, wine glasses should be placed on the shelf with the wavy edge, and knives in the knife stand if present.
softener to maximize the performance of your dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard water (9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water deposits from forming in tank and wash system. In hard water areas, both the dishes and the machine can develop a white or gray film after a while. This can be removed by replacing the prewash detergent with two tablespoons of citric acid. If the water is very hard, use a rinse aid that contains citric acid.
Program Description Programview Programs Auto Heavy Normal Quick Rinse & Hold For heavily soiled loads, such as pots, pans, casseroles, etc. For normally soiled loads such as plates, glasses, bowls, and lightly soiled pans. For lightly soiled loads that are washed immediately after use. This program can also be used for delicate items. To rinse dishes that you plan to wash later that day.
Options E Select options To select an option, press one of the option buttons. Temperature selection With the temperature option button you can select the wash temperature yourself. You can vary the temperatures as follows: Normal Economy Auto Heavy: 160°F (70°C) 130°F (55°C) Normal: 150°F (65°C) 130°F (55°C) Quick: 120°F (50°C) 85°F (30°C) The temperature symbol will light up if you have chosen the high temperature. This selection will remain in force until a change is made.
Standby mode 7 Once the machine has finished, it only draws standby current. Should you wish to disconnect the power completely, just switch off at the main power switch. Turn off the water faucet if the machine is not to be used for an extended period, such as during vacations, for example. 14 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Eco-dishwashing Only wash full loads Waiting to run the wash until the machine is full saves energy. Wash at a lower temperature If the dishes are only lightly soiled you can run a Quick wash program and reduce the temperature to 86°F (30°C). Select a program with Economy dry To save energy, select Economy dry. You will get a better drying result if you leave the door slightly open after the end of the program.
Fragile dishes A number of household goods are not suitable for machine washing. This can be due to a variety of reasons. Certain materials cannot withstand intense heat; others can be damaged by the dishwasher detergent. Fragile decoration China with decoration on top of the glaze (the goods have a rough feel) should not be machine washed. Plastic Certain types of plastic cannot withstand the high temperature generated in machine dishwashing. Protect plastic goods Select a program with a low temperature.
Display Display window When you have selected the program, the display shows the length of time the program took the last time it was used. When you have started the machine, the display window shows how much of the program time remains. This time can vary a little from one occasion to another depending on the temperature of the inlet water, the amount of dishes, the ambient temperature, etc. While the program is running, the time is counted down and the remaining program time is displayed in the window.
Cleaning Cleaning The dishwasher’s inner container is made of stainless steel and is kept clean through normal use. However, if you have calciferous (hard) water, lime deposits can form in the dishwasher. In this case, run a normal wash program with two tablespoons of citric acid in the dishwasher detergent compartment. Coarse filter The coarse filter collects large food particles which cannot get past the drain pump. Lift out and empty the coarse filter as necessary.
If the machine still does not start and a whirring sound is heard, the overfill protection has been activated. • Shut off the water • Remove the electrical plug from the outlet • Call the Customer Care Center at the number listed at the bottom of this page. CAUTION! Do not forget to replace the pump access plug Spray arms The holes and bearings can occasionally become clogged. 1. Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it. 2. Scrape away the debris with a needle or similar item.
Rinse aid Adding rinse aid In some cases, drying can be made more efficient by using rinse aid. Machines with indicator on the panel When the rinse aid has run out and more is needed, the rinse aid symbol on the panel lights up*. To fill with rinse aid: 1. Turn and lift up the cover of the rinse aid compartment to the right of the dispenser. This is where you top up and set the amount of rinse aid to be dispensed in each wash. 2. Carefully pour in rinse aid up to the dosage setting knob.
Fault indications Display Type of fault Action Too much water in the machine Call theCustomer Care Center at the number at the bottom of the page Fault with water inlet Check that the water faucet is open Valve leakage Shut off the water faucet and call the Customer Care Center at the number at the bottom of the page Blocked drain See “Possible causes” in the Troubleshooting chapter Clogged filter Clean the filters, see the Cleaning chapter To remove fault indications from then display, switch
Troubleshooting Problems Possible causes Action The dishes are not clean. • The spray arms are not rotating. • Lift off the arms and clean. • Old dishwasher detergent. Note! Detergent is perishable. • Avoid large packs. • Incorrect dosage of detergent. • Dispense according to the level of water hardness. • Wrong wash program selected •Heavier programs are longer, and use higher temperatures for dirtier loads. Use a heavier program better suited for the load.
Problems Possible causes Action Stains on stainless steel or silver. • Certain food remnants such as mustard, mayonnaise, lemon, vinegar, salt, and dressings can cause stains on stainless steel if allowed to remain for any length of time. All stainless steel can mark silver if allowed to come into contact during the dishwashing process. Aluminum can also cause stains on dishes. • Rinse off food residue of this type if you do not intend to start the dishwasher immediately.
Problems Possible causes Action Water remains in the machine. • Obstruction in the drain hose. • Clean out the coarse filter, the fine filter and the filter. • Disconnect the drain hose where it is connected to the drain system. Check that there is no debris in the hose • Kinks in the drain hose. .• Check that the hose is free from kinks or sharp bends. • The filters are clogged. • Clean out the coarse filter, the fine filter and the filter. • Debris in the drain pump. • Clean out the drain pump.
Performance information Energy standard USA: ANSI/AHAM DW-1-2005 Technical data Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Water pressure Electrical connection: Rated power: 34-3/8” - 36-1/2” 874-927mm 24” (610mm) 24” (610mm) 105.8 lbs (48 kg)* 18–176 psi 1.2 - 12.1 MPa 1.24 - 12.1 kp/cm2 (Bar) 12.4 - 121.3 N/cm2 See serial tag/rating plate See serial tag/rating plate *The weight can vary due to varying specifications. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Service and guarantee AM Appliance Group will not pay for: 1. Service calls to: • Correct the installation of the appliance. • Repair damage due to shipment, delivery, installation, misuse or abuse. • Instruct how to use the appliance. • Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. • Correct house plumbing, including drainage problems related to improper installation. • Clean or service air device in drain line. 2.
For residential installations only AM Appliance Group will pay for: Lifetime ASKO replacement parts (labor cost not included) for the stainless steel tank if it exhibits a manufacturing defect such as cracking or rusting through. Service must be provided by an authorized ASKO service agent. ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct defect in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized ASKO service agent.
Quick Guide 1. Load the baskets correctly! Thanks to the Self Cleaning System you don’t need to rinse the dishes, simply scrape large food particles and debris. 2. Dispensing dishwasher detergent The detergent compartment has a small compartment for pre-wash and one for main wash. 3. Ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely 4. Turn on the main power switch 5. Close the door 6.
