Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product D3450 Asko
Go to page of 16
Page 1 USE AND CARE GUIDE IMPOR T ANT! T o g et the best perf or mance fr om y our dishw asher , read all oper at- ing instr uctions bef ore using it f or the fir st time .
Page 2 ♦ 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.
Page 3 NO TE: Deviations in features may occur , depending on the model. DISHWASHER FEA TURES Upper Basket Spray Arms Lower Basket Cutlery Basket Rinse Aid Dispenser Detergent Dispenser Filter BASKETS There is no need to rinse items before you load the machine, although larger food particles should be removed.
Page 4 The silverware basket is designed with eight compartments to help keep the silverware separated. Load silverware with the handles downwards and spread it out as much as possible to avoid nesting. For safety , load sharp knives with the handles up.
Page 5 ASKO dishwashers are designed to be energy efficient. Because the machine uses less water than conventional dishwashers, you also use less detergent and rinse aid.
Page 6 The black dot on the rinse aid dispenser indicates the amount of rinse aid in the dispenser . As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of the black dot decreases.
Page 7 PROGRAMS T o select a program, simply press the program button until the indicator light for the desired program comes on. The programs are described below: Pots and Pans (170°/Sani or 140° F) For the heaviest soiled loads, such as casseroles, sauce pans, etc.
Page 8 ST ART/ST OP BUTTON Once you have selected the wash program and temperature and drying options, press this button then close the door to start the dishwasher .
Page 9 CARE AND CLEANING The interior of your ASKO dishwasher is made of surgical quality stainless steel that has been electro- polished to make it the smoothest surface available. The smooth surface prohibits the accumulation of dirt and bacteria inside the unit.
Page 10 Y our ASKO dishwasher has an overfill protection device that automatically shuts off the inlet valve and circulation pump and starts the drain pump if the water level in the unit should rise above the normal level. If this happens, turn the water off at the main supply and call for service.
Page 11 P oor washing perfor mance ♦ The dishes may not be loaded properly . Make sure that soiled surfaces are facing downward or toward the center of the dishwasher . Also, make sure that the bowls, pots, etc., are not stacked so closely that water can’t reach the soiled surfaces.
Page 12 ASKO Advisory Center Phone Number: 972-238-0794 or 800-898-1879 TROUBLESHOO TING If you should experience a problem with your dishwasher , you should review the list of frequently encountered situations below . It could save you the cost and inconvenience of a service call.
Page 13 TROUBLESHOO TING, continued Dishwasher does not drain properly ♦ Make sure that the cycle was complete before you opened the dishwasher . If not, allow it to complete and check again. ♦ Some water left in the sump area near the drain is normal.
Page 14 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Dishwasher Material Safe Information and Recommendations Aluminum Y es, with Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Patches and discoloration may appear , caution but they can be removed with steel wool.
Page 15 INDEX A Aluminum 14 B Buzzer , end-of-program 8 C Care and cleaning 9 Cast iron 14 Changing or stopping a program 8 Child-safe button feature 8 China 14 Coarse filter 9 Common dishwashing prob.
Page 16 ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY MODEL D3450 FOR RESIDENTIAL INST ALLA TIONS ONL Y AM APPLIANCE GROUP WILL NO T P A Y FOR: A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the appliance. 2. Repair damage due to shipment, delivery , installation, misuse or abuse.
An important point after buying a device Asko D3450 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Asko D3450 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Asko D3450 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Asko D3450 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Asko D3450 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Asko D3450, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Asko D3450.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Asko D3450. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Asko D3450 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center