Asko D3450 - Manual

Page 5 ASKO dishwashers are designed to be energy efficient.Because the machine uses less water than conventionaldishwashers, you also use less detergent and rinse aid.Generally, only one tablespoon of detergent is neededfor a normal wash load. The amount of detergent neededfor your dishes, however,...

Page 6 The black dot on the rinse aid dispenser indicates theamount of rinse aid in the dispenser. As the rinse aiddiminishes, the size of the black dot decreases. Youshould never let the rinse aid get below 1/4 full. ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED This model has an indicator on the con...

Page 7 PROGRAMS To select a program, simply press the program button until the indicator light for the desired program comes on. The programsare described below: Pots and Pans (170°/Sani or 140° F)For the heaviest soiled loads, such as casseroles, sauce pans, etc. Heavy Wash (160° F or 130° F)For he...

Page 8 START/STOP BUTTON O n c e y o u h a v e s e l e c t e d t h e w a s h p r o g r a m a n dtemperature and drying options, press this button thenclose the door to start the dishwasher. (Make sure thedoor is securely closed.) INTERRUPTING A PROGRAM TO ADD AN ITEM If you want to interrupt a progr...

Page 9 CARE AND CLEANING The interior of your ASKO dishwasher is made ofsurgical quality stainless steel that has been electro-polished to make it the smoothest surface available.The smooth surface prohibits the accumulation of dirtand bacteria inside the unit. If the water in your area isespecially...

Page 10 Your ASKO dishwasher has an overfill protection devicethat automatically shuts off the inlet valve and circulationpump and starts the drain pump if the water level in theunit should rise above the normal level. If this happens,turn the water off at the main supply and call for service. OVERF...

Page 11 Poor washing performance ♦ The dishes may not be loaded properly. Make surethat soiled surfaces are facing downward or towardthe center of the dishwasher. Also, make sure thatthe bowls, pots, etc., are not stacked so closely thatwater can’t reach the soiled surfaces. ♦ Make sure you are usin...

Page 12 ASKO Advisory Center Phone Number: 972-238-0794 or 800-898-1879 TROUBLESHOOTING If you should experience a problem with your dishwasher,you should review the list of frequently encountereds i t u a t i o n s b e l o w. I t c o u l d s a v e y o u t h e c o s t a n dinconvenience of a service...

Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING, continued Dishwasher does not drain properly ♦ Make sure that the cycle was complete before youopened the dishwasher. If not, allow it to completeand check again. ♦ Some water left in the sump area near the drain isnormal. ♦ If the plumbing code in your area requires an air ...

Page 14 WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS Dishwasher Material Safe Information and Recommendations Aluminum Yes, with Anodized aluminum may fade or darken. Patches and discoloration may appear, caution but they can be removed with steel wool. Load aluminum utensils (such as a pie tin or roasting pan) where they...

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 problems 11 Control panel 7 Copper 14 Crystal 14 D Detergent dispenser 3 Detergent left in compartment 12...

Page 16 ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY M O D E L D 3 4 5 0 FOR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS ONLY AM APPLIANCE GROUP WILL NOT PAY FOR: A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the appliance.2. Repair damage due to shipment, delivery, installation, misuse or abuse.3. Instruct how to use the appliance.4...