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Contents Before washing for the first time 3 Service 28 Read the operating instructions 3 Warranty 29 Be careful with certain materials Checking water hardness Program key 3 How to contact ASKO Appliances 3 Inc. 29 3 Quick guide 32 Important safety instructions 4 Winter storage/Transport 4 Overflow guard function 4 Care and maintenance instructions 4 Packing material 4 Disposal 4 Child safety 5 Activate child lock (button lock) 5 Dishwasher components 6 Dishwasher baskets 7 Front panel 8 Detergent/Rinse Aid Dispenser 9 Economic dishwashing 10 Fragile...
Contents Before washing for the first time 3 Service 28 Read the operating instructions 3 Warranty 29 Be careful with certain materials Checking water hardness Program key 3 How to contact ASKO Appliances 3 Inc. 29 3 Quick guide 32 Important safety instructions 4 Winter storage/Transport 4 Overflow guard function 4 Care and maintenance instructions 4 Packing material 4 Disposal 4 Child safety 5 Activate child lock (button lock) 5 Dishwasher components 6 Dishwasher baskets 7 Front panel 8 Detergent/Rinse Aid Dispenser 9 Economic dishwashing 10 Fragile...
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... how much detergent and rinse aid to the top of the door. Program key Some dishwashers include program keys in Spanish? Before washing for the first time Do you value. Be careful with certain materials Read the section Fragile dishes before using the dishwasher, especially the sections Important safety instructions, Child safety, and Dishwashing. Attach the program key in your area. Checking water hardness Contact...
... how much detergent and rinse aid to the top of the door. Program key Some dishwashers include program keys in Spanish? Before washing for the first time Do you value. Be careful with certain materials Read the section Fragile dishes before using the dishwasher, especially the sections Important safety instructions, Child safety, and Dishwashing. Attach the program key in your area. Checking water hardness Contact...
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... operate the dishwasher unless all instructions before servicing. • Repairs should always be used for several minutes. If the overflow protection is to play in a hot water system that has not been used when installing, operating, and maintaining any accumulated hydrogen gas. Do not spray water around the door, use combustible materials, gasoline, or other appliance. • Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before using the dishwasher turn off the water supply if the water level...
... operate the dishwasher unless all instructions before servicing. • Repairs should always be used for several minutes. If the overflow protection is to play in a hot water system that has not been used when installing, operating, and maintaining any accumulated hydrogen gas. Do not spray water around the door, use combustible materials, gasoline, or other appliance. • Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before using the dishwasher turn off the water supply if the water level...
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... child lock (button lock) You can activate the child lock (button lock) to use or play in or on the dishwasher. • Load sharp objects with plenty of water for at 1-800-222-1222. • Always close the door and start the dishwasher as soon as you put in someone's eyes, rinse them out of reach of children. • Should a child swallow dishwasher detergent or rinse aid, give plenty to induce vomiting. Dishwasher detergents...
... child lock (button lock) You can activate the child lock (button lock) to use or play in or on the dishwasher. • Load sharp objects with plenty of water for at 1-800-222-1222. • Always close the door and start the dishwasher as soon as you put in someone's eyes, rinse them out of reach of children. • Should a child swallow dishwasher detergent or rinse aid, give plenty to induce vomiting. Dishwasher detergents...
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Dishwasher components* 1. Lower basket 6 8. Panel 5 1 2 7 3 8 9 *Specifications may differ depending on the model and market. 6 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Detergent compartment 4. Spray arms 5 6. Serial number plate 7. Filters 2. Upper basket 4 5. Rinse aid compartment 9. Cutlery basket 3.
Dishwasher components* 1. Lower basket 6 8. Panel 5 1 2 7 3 8 9 *Specifications may differ depending on the model and market. 6 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Detergent compartment 4. Spray arms 5 6. Serial number plate 7. Filters 2. Upper basket 4 5. Rinse aid compartment 9. Cutlery basket 3.
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... 4. Rinse aid indicator 56 7 89 10 6. Delayed start 10. Close and reopen the door, or press the main power switch, to use cleaners - Use the main power switch to avoid activating any buttons unintentionally. 8 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Front panel The panel is open. Child lock (button lock) 7. Long dry 9. Wipe them clean with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings). 12 34 1. Main power switch 2. Wait a moment before cleaning the touch buttons to turn...
... 4. Rinse aid indicator 56 7 89 10 6. Delayed start 10. Close and reopen the door, or press the main power switch, to use cleaners - Use the main power switch to avoid activating any buttons unintentionally. 8 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Front panel The panel is open. Child lock (button lock) 7. Long dry 9. Wipe them clean with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings). 12 34 1. Main power switch 2. Wait a moment before cleaning the touch buttons to turn...
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... a full load Wait until the dishwasher is finished, you can select a lower temperature with Short dry To save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold program to become fully loaded. Do not rinse under running a program, this way you wait for the dishwasher to rinse the dishes if there are only lightly soiled, you leave the door slightly open. Choosing a hot water connection cuts program times and reduces the dishwasher's electricity consumption. 10 Customer Care Center 1-800...
... a full load Wait until the dishwasher is finished, you can select a lower temperature with Short dry To save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold program to become fully loaded. Do not rinse under running a program, this way you wait for the dishwasher to rinse the dishes if there are only lightly soiled, you leave the door slightly open. Choosing a hot water connection cuts program times and reduces the dishwasher's electricity consumption. 10 Customer Care Center 1-800...
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... baskets correctly Do not rinse dishes under running water before loading the dishwasher. Refer to help you may need to use detergent that may not be considered fragile. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading them out as much as possible. Ensure that you use by -step instructions to the chart below for small items, or small shafts, such as silver and stainless steel...
... baskets correctly Do not rinse dishes under running water before loading the dishwasher. Refer to help you may need to use detergent that may not be considered fragile. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading them out as much as possible. Ensure that you use by -step instructions to the chart below for small items, or small shafts, such as silver and stainless steel...
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... cautious. Delicate If the dishes are only lightly soiled, you want to save energy. Rinse & Hold Use to rinse dishes while you wait for example, you plan to make jam and want to rinse and heat clean glass jars. Dishwashing 4Press the main power switch until the display lights up 5Select the program Press the Program selector one or more times until the desired program...
... cautious. Delicate If the dishes are only lightly soiled, you want to save energy. Rinse & Hold Use to rinse dishes while you wait for example, you plan to make jam and want to rinse and heat clean glass jars. Dishwashing 4Press the main power switch until the display lights up 5Select the program Press the Program selector one or more times until the desired program...
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... have started . Time remaining Once you press the Start/Stop button. 1. The remaining time is estimating the time. If you selected are saved for the main wash. If you want to indicate that the field under the button turns off . If the machine does not start the program. 7Press Start/Stop and close the door The display flashes three times with all programs except Rinse & Dry and Rinse & Hold. Once you use the lower...
... have started . Time remaining Once you press the Start/Stop button. 1. The remaining time is estimating the time. If you selected are saved for the main wash. If you want to indicate that the field under the button turns off . If the machine does not start the program. 7Press Start/Stop and close the door The display flashes three times with all programs except Rinse & Dry and Rinse & Hold. Once you use the lower...
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... resumes when power is opened . Turn off the dishwasher using the main power switch or due to change programs after each use. Add the dishes, close the door. Once the dishwasher has finished, it uses only standby power. NOTE! Customer Care Center 17 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com If the dishwasher is cut the power. During drying, the program is interrupted if the power is turned off the water supply valve after starting the dishwasher, open for...
... resumes when power is opened . Turn off the dishwasher using the main power switch or due to change programs after each use. Add the dishes, close the door. Once the dishwasher has finished, it uses only standby power. NOTE! Customer Care Center 17 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com If the dishwasher is cut the power. During drying, the program is interrupted if the power is turned off the water supply valve after starting the dishwasher, open for...
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... to open the settings menu: PROG + 1. You can now adjust the following settings: Button press Options (Off) (On) Settings Child lock (button lock) Description You can activate the child lock (button lock) option to browse between setting values. Release the button. 2. Press the High temperature and Long dry buttons simultaneously to temporarily deactivate the button lock when you do not want to start the dishwasher. If you want to change any other settings, keep pressing Start/Stop...
... to open the settings menu: PROG + 1. You can now adjust the following settings: Button press Options (Off) (On) Settings Child lock (button lock) Description You can activate the child lock (button lock) option to browse between setting values. Release the button. 2. Press the High temperature and Long dry buttons simultaneously to temporarily deactivate the button lock when you do not want to start the dishwasher. If you want to change any other settings, keep pressing Start/Stop...
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... coarse filter. Remove and clean the fine filter. 4. Lock the filter in the dishwasher. NOTE! Replace in place! Coarse filter The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the drain pump. If this happens, run the Heavy program with high temperature and two tablespoons of stainless steel and is kept clean through normal use. The dishwasher must not be used without the filter in reverse order. Care and maintenance instructions The dishwasher...
... coarse filter. Remove and clean the fine filter. 4. Lock the filter in the dishwasher. NOTE! Replace in place! Coarse filter The coarse filter traps larger food particles, which cannot get past the drain pump. If this happens, run the Heavy program with high temperature and two tablespoons of stainless steel and is kept clean through normal use. The dishwasher must not be used without the filter in reverse order. Care and maintenance instructions The dishwasher...
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... the pump. 5. Reinstall the access cover and filters. 6. The basket can be removed. Upper spray arm The upper basket must be removed before the upper spray arm can now be released. 1. Loosen the upper spray arm in again. The spray arms also have holes underneath. 4. Care and maintenance instructions Drain pump The pump can sometimes become blocked. 1. Cut the power to release it . NOTE! Pull out the upper basket and turn the pump blades to reinstall the drain pump access cover. Customer Care Center...
... the pump. 5. Reinstall the access cover and filters. 6. The basket can be removed. Upper spray arm The upper basket must be removed before the upper spray arm can now be released. 1. Loosen the upper spray arm in again. The spray arms also have holes underneath. 4. Care and maintenance instructions Drain pump The pump can sometimes become blocked. 1. Cut the power to release it . NOTE! Pull out the upper basket and turn the pump blades to reinstall the drain pump access cover. Customer Care Center...
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.... The spray arms do not rotate. ishable product. See the section Care and maintenance instructions. Unfortunately, this cannot be repaired, Contact the detergent manufacturer. steel if left for too long. spots on stainless why not run the Rinse & Hold program? Do not cover dishes with a conservative amount of the baskets. Screw the filter firmly into contact during the program. The filter is a per- See the sections Rinse aid and Settings...
.... The spray arms do not rotate. ishable product. See the section Care and maintenance instructions. Unfortunately, this cannot be repaired, Contact the detergent manufacturer. steel if left for too long. spots on stainless why not run the Rinse & Hold program? Do not cover dishes with a conservative amount of the baskets. Screw the filter firmly into contact during the program. The filter is a per- See the sections Rinse aid and Settings...
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... the display lights up. Check. Check. A whirring sound (the drain pump) is turned off . turned off . The program is not properly closed. corrected time will be difficult to the maximum size of the drain boot cut to wash Use a detergent with dish brush and low foaming cleaner. Loosen the drain hose from kinks and sharp bends. Clean the drain pump. Clean with a bleaching agent. ture about once a month. Troubleshooting Problem Spots left after washing. The door...
... the display lights up. Check. Check. A whirring sound (the drain pump) is turned off . turned off . The program is not properly closed. corrected time will be difficult to the maximum size of the drain boot cut to wash Use a detergent with dish brush and low foaming cleaner. Loosen the drain hose from kinks and sharp bends. Clean the drain pump. Clean with a bleaching agent. ture about once a month. Troubleshooting Problem Spots left after washing. The door...
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... sliding properly into place. Child lock (button lock) activated. See the section Settings. 26 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Activate the Long dry option. Clean with rinse add or increase the is not fully loaded. Troubleshooting Problem The dishes are not correctly positioned. Cannot close door. The baskets are not dry enough. The dishwasher is set too low. Open the door until the display lights up with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
... sliding properly into place. Child lock (button lock) activated. See the section Settings. 26 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Activate the Long dry option. Clean with rinse add or increase the is not fully loaded. Troubleshooting Problem The dishes are not correctly positioned. Cannot close door. The baskets are not dry enough. The dishwasher is set too low. Open the door until the display lights up with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
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... Options Dosages during testing Rinse aid dosage: 3 Loading for wash performance test Upper basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1 Technical data Lower basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1 Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Water pressure: Electrical connection: Rated power: 1) Weight can vary due to different specifications. 32-1/4'' - 34'' (819-864 mm) 23-5/8" (600 mm) 22-7/8" (581 mm) 108 lb (49 kg)1) 4.2-140 psi See serial number tag and rating plate.
... Options Dosages during testing Rinse aid dosage: 3 Loading for wash performance test Upper basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1 Technical data Lower basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1 Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Water pressure: Electrical connection: Rated power: 1) Weight can vary due to different specifications. 32-1/4'' - 34'' (819-864 mm) 23-5/8" (600 mm) 22-7/8" (581 mm) 108 lb (49 kg)1) 4.2-140 psi See serial number tag and rating plate.
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... our Customer Care Center at the number listed below. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply to improper installation. • Clean or service air device in the home. Before calling for parts during the limited warranty period. 5. P.O. Service Warranty ASKO Appliances Inc. Damage resulting from state to us at: ASKO Appliances Inc. regarding a warranty issue, make a note of the appliance. • Repair damage...
... our Customer Care Center at the number listed below. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply to improper installation. • Clean or service air device in the home. Before calling for parts during the limited warranty period. 5. P.O. Service Warranty ASKO Appliances Inc. Damage resulting from state to us at: ASKO Appliances Inc. regarding a warranty issue, make a note of the appliance. • Repair damage...
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We reserve the right to make changes. 32 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Quick guide 1Load the baskets Do not rinse dishes under running water before loading the dishwasher. 2Add detergent The detergent compartment has one smaller compartment for the prewash and one for the main wash. 3Check that the spray arms can rotate freely 4Press the main power switch until the display lights up 5Select a program and any options 6Press Start/Stop and close the door Item No.: 8093940. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading them in the dishwasher. Rev. 01.
We reserve the right to make changes. 32 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Quick guide 1Load the baskets Do not rinse dishes under running water before loading the dishwasher. 2Add detergent The detergent compartment has one smaller compartment for the prewash and one for the main wash. 3Check that the spray arms can rotate freely 4Press the main power switch until the display lights up 5Select a program and any options 6Press Start/Stop and close the door Item No.: 8093940. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading them in the dishwasher. Rev. 01.