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Outdoor Dishwasher Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will meet your expectations and ful ll your needs for many years to come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality, and high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the world.
Read the operating instructions Information for test institute Be careful with certain materials Technical data Checking water hardness Service Program key Warranty How to contact ASKO Appliances Important safety instructions Inc. Outdoor use Quick guide Winter storage Transport Overflow guard function...
Before washing for the first time Do you need this Use&Care Guide in Spanish? Log on to www.askousa.com/customer-care to download. ¿Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askousa.com/customer-care y descárguesela. Read the operating instructions Read through the operating instructions before using the dishwasher, especially the sections Important safety instructions, Child safety, and Dishwashing.
Important safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE • Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before REFERENCE servicing. • Repairs should be done by a qualified technician. • Read the grounding instructions in the installation instructions. WARNING! Outdoor use • Always keep the door closed when not loading or This manual does not cover all possible conditions and unloading the machine to ensure that water does not situations that may occur.
Important safety instructions Disposal • When the machine has reached the end of its service life and is to be disposed of, it should immediately be made unusable. Pull out the power cable and cut it as short as possible. •...
Child safety Activate child lock (button lock) TIP! You can activate the child lock (button lock) to prevent Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive, so children from starting the dishwasher (see the section always keep them out of reach of children. Settings).
Dishwasher components* Knife basket Spray arms Filters Serial number plate Cutlery basket Lower basket Detergent compartment Rinse aid compartment Upper basket Panel *Specifications may differ depending on the model and market. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879...
Dishwasher baskets* Upper basket 1. Wine glass shelf 2. Handle 3. Knife guard 4. Spray arm 5. Locking handle for upper basket Raising the upper basket 1. Pull out the upper basket. 2. Grab the sides of the upper basket with both hands and lift it up.
Front panel The panel is fitted with touch buttons with audible feedback (see the chapter Settings). Main power switch High temperature Program selector Long dry Program symbol Delayed start Display Set time (for the Time program) Rinse aid indicator Time saver Child lock (button lock) Start/Stop NOTE!
Detergent/Rinse Aid Dispenser 1. Prewash detergent compartment 2. Main wash detergent compartment 3. Rinse aid compartment 4. Detergent compartment lid 5. Rinse aid compartment lid Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
Economic dishwashing Run programs only with a full load Wait until the dishwasher is fully loaded before running a program, this way you save energy. Use the Rinse & Hold program to rinse the dishes if there are any unpleasant odors while you wait for the dishwasher to become fully loaded.
Fragile dishes Some cookware is not dishwasher safe. This can be for several reasons. Some materials cannot withstand high temperatures, others can be damaged by dishwasher detergent. Fragile decoration Porcelain with decoration on top of the glazing (the items feel rough) should not be washed in a dishwasher. Crystal / Glass Position items so that they do not touch each other during the wash.
Dishwashing Below are step-by-step instructions to help you achieve Cutlery basket the best possible dishwashing results. Place cutlery with the handles facing down, except for Load the baskets correctly knives, and spread them out as much as possible. Ensure that spoons do not stack inside each other. The cutlery Do not rinse dishes under running water before basket is placed in the lower basket.
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Dishwashing NOTE! NOTE! We recommend that you do not add prewash detergent Use only dishwasher detergent! Liquid hand-washing for the programs Quick wash or Refresh wash. detergent must not be used as the foam that forms prevents the dishwasher from operating effectively. Dishwasher tablets NOTE! Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser lid.
Dishwashing Press the main power switch until the display lights up Everyday ware A program suitable for day-to-day dishwashing. This program can also clean dried leftovers, but is not intended Select the program for burnt food, such as on oven dishes. Press the Program selector one or more times until the desired program symbol appears on the display.
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Dishwashing Program chart Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
Dishwashing 2. Press Start/Stop and the dishwasher counts down 1 Select options hour at a time and starts after the selected delay. To select an option, press one of the option Press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds if you want buttons.
Dishwashing If the dishwasher is turned off using the After dishwashing main power switch or due to a power Once the program has finished, "End" appears on failure the display. A buzzer also sounds at the end of the program. See the If the program was not finished, the interrupted program section Settings, which describes how to change this resumes when power is restored.
Settings Do as follows to open the settings menu: First, open the door. Turn off the dishwasher using the main power switch (press and hold). Release the button. Press and hold the main power switch until the display lights up. Within five seconds, press and hold the Program selector and the Long dry button.
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Settings Button Options Settings Description press Operation volume This sound is used to confirm each button press. (Off) (Low) (High) Press Start/Stop to save the setting value and continue to the next setting. LCD contrast For adjusting the contrast of the display on the (Low) panel.
Time remaining Once you have selected a program and options, the display indicates how long the program took the last time it was used.Once you have started the dishwasher, the display indicates how much program time remains. The remaining time is updated after the water for the final rinse has been heated.
Care and maintenance instructions 3. Remove the fine filter. Rinse the fine filter and scrub Spray arm it clean with a dish brush and liquid hand-washing detergent. 4. Replace in reverse order. Check that the edges seal properly when replacing the fine filter. Pipe section Fine filter...
Care and maintenance instructions 3. Remove the small yellow drain pump access cover at Lower spray arm the left of the bottom drain (see illustration below). Holes and bearings can sometimes become blocked. 1. Pull the lower spray arm straight up to release it. 2.
Care and maintenance instructions 6. When you no longer see water dripping from the fill Cleaning the outside of the machine line or shut-off valve, remove the towel. • Use only a slightly damp cloth (with a little cleaner if 7.
Rinse aid Select dosage The rinse aid dispenser can be adjusted between 0 (off) Drying is faster if you use rinse aid. When the rinse aid and 6. needs topping up, the above symbol lights on the display. Top up with rinse aid Increase the rinse aid dosage: •...
Error messages Display Type of fault Action Overfilling Call the Customer Care Center. Water outlet fault See "Possible causes" in the chapter Trou- bleshooting. Water inlet fault Check that the water supply valve is on. Inlet valve leakage Turn off the water supply valve and call the Customer Care Center Turn off the machine with the main power switch and then turn it on again to clear the error message from the display.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The dishes are not clean. The spray arms do not rotate. Remove the arms and clean them. Check that the dishes are not blocking the spray arms. Detergent is too old. Detergent is a perish- Avoid large packages.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The dishwasher does not start. You have forgotten to turn on the main Press and hold the main power switch power switch. until the display lights up. The door is not properly closed. Check. A fuse/circuit breaker has been tripped. Check.
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action The touch buttons do not react when You have pressed the touch buttons too Wait a moment then try again. pressed. soon after opening the door. Dirt on the touch buttons. Clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Open the door until the display lights up.
Technical information Information for test institute Energy standard USA: Energy label FTC, 10 CFR Part 430 Wash performance ANSI/AHAM DW-1-2005 CAN: Energy label CSA C 373-04 Program for test: Normal wash 130 °F (55 °C), No Options Dosages during testing Rinse aid dosage: Loading for wash performance test Upper basket with 10 place settings AHAM DW-1...
For residential installations only ASKO Appliances Inc. will pay for: Length of warranty Two-Year Full ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct defect in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From date of purchase. authorized ASKO service agent.
5. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the continental United States. 6. Pickup and delivery. ASKO washers are designed to be repaired in the home. In no event shall ASKO Appliances Inc. be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.
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Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
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Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
Quick guide Load the baskets Press the main power switch until the display lights up Do not rinse dishes under running water before loading them in the dishwasher. Simply scrape off large food particles before loading the dishwasher. Select a program and any Add detergent options The detergent compartment has one smaller...
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