ASKO DISHWASHER USE AND CARE GUIDE e T! nc all a N A m d RT for rea o r e r O e f P , IM t p sher s b e s .
BEFORE USING YOUR NEW DISHW ASHER DISHWASHER ♦ Read through this guide before attempting to use your new dishwasher. ♦ Read the “Washing Special Items” section before washing any porcelain or china that has “on-glaze” decoration, crystal glassware, or items of wood or plastic. ♦ Make sure the door is properly balanced. To do this, open it a little and release it. It should stay where you released it. If it doesn’t, consult the Installation Instructions or contact your installer.
DISHW ASHER FEA TURES DISHWASHER FEATURES Your new dishwasher features ASKO’s Super Cleaning System™. This means that after the prewash, the water is drained out and the main wash starts with clean water. If you plan to start your dishwasher right away, it’s not necessary to rinse the dishes. You do, however, need to scrape off the large particles of food before loading. NOTE: Deviations in features may occur, depending on the model. s m ite , e ne s ns i le ri ach tic to m ar p ed the d ne d foo d .
LOADING THE L O WER B ASKET LO BASKET Load larger items in the lower basket, such as, dinner plates, pots and pans, serving dishes, and casseroles. The removable plate rack easily lifts out to provide space for large items, such as pots and pans. Be sure to load dishware facing downward or toward the center of the dishwasher.
AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO USE The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. To determine the water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or area water softening company. The harder the water, the more detergent you may need. Refer to the chart 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.
ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED A measured amount of rinse aid is released during the final rinse. As with detergent, the amount of rinse aid needed for your dishes depends on the hardness of the water in your area. (See page 5.) Too much rinse aid can result in lather or foaming and cause cloudiness or streaks on your dishes. If the water in your area is very soft, you may not need rinse aid. If you do, you can dilute the rinse aid with an equal amount of water.
CLEANING THE FIL TERS FILTERS In hard water areas, it may be necessary to clean chemical buildup from the filters every 12 to 18 months. To do this, remove the coarse filter by squeezing the CLEANING THE DOOR To clean the edge around the door, use only a soft warm, damp rag. To prevent penetration of water into the door lock and electrical components, do not use a spray cleaner of any kind. Also, never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on the outer surfaces because they will scratch the finish.
SOL UTIONS T O COMMON DISHW ASHING PR OBLEMS SOLUTIONS DISHWASHING PROBLEMS As with any new appliance, it sometimes takes using it a few times to 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. Poor washing performance Chipped or Broken Dishes ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The dishes may not be loaded properly.
TROUBLESHOOTING If you should experience a problem with your dishwasher, you should review the following list of frequently encountered situations. It could save you the cost and inconvenience of a service call. Even though the product is under warranty, if the problem Deter g ent left in compar tment Deterg ♦ Be careful not to load items so close to the dispenser is not caused by defective product workmanship or materials, you will be charged for a service call.
WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Most common dishware items can be safely washed in an automatic dishwasher. If you have any doubts about a particular item, check with the manufacturer to see if it is dishwasher safe. If that isn’t possible, you might wash one item of a set a few times and compare it to the rest of the set to determine if washing it in the dishwasher Material Aluminum Dishwasher Safe had any affect on it.
INDEX A Advisory Center Number Aluminum, washing M 9 10 C Care and cleaning Cast iron, washing Child safety tips China, washing Chipped or broken dishes Cleaning the filters Coarse filter Common dishwashing problems Copper, washing Crystal, washing Cup shelf 5 4 9 10 3 8 10 7 10 7 7 8 F Fill problems Filtering system Fine filter Flatware with bonded handles 9 6 3, 6 10 G Glass, washing 10 H Hard water 5 K Knife stop Knife/Utensil basket Knives, washing 3 3 10 L Lead crystal, washing Loading uppe
ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY MODELS 1375, 1385, 1485, 1595, 1805, 1805FI, 1805 HNDL, 1885, 1895 TIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL INST ALLA INSTALLA ALLATIONS LENGTH OF WARRANTY One-Y ear Full W ar r anty One-Year ASK O WILL P AY FOR ASKO PA ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct defect in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized ASKO service outlet. From date of purchase.
