LOADING THE BASKETS DETERGENT DISPENSER DISHWASHING DETERGENT WATER SOFTENER CONTAINER (D3251FIWS ONLY) RINSE AID DISPENSER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND CLEANING OVERFILL PROTECTION ENERGY SAVING TIPS SOLUTIONS TO COMMON DISHWASHING PROBLEMS TROUBLESHOOTING WASHING SPECIAL ITEMS INDEX ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY D3251 Page 1...
BEFORE USING BEFORE USING Y Y Y Y Y OUR NEW DISHW BEFORE USING BEFORE USING BEFORE USING 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.
THE BASKETS THE B ADING THE B Your new dishwasher features ASKO’s Super Cleaning System™. This means that after prewash, mainwash and intermediate rinse the water is drained out and the cycle continues with clean water. LOADING THE UPPER BASKET...
DETERGENT DISPENSER DETERGENT DISPENSER DETERGENT DISPENSER DETERGENT DISPENSER 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. Generally, only one tablespoon of detergent is needed for a normal wash load.
W W W W W A A A A A TER SOFTENER CONT TER SOFTENER CONT TER SOFTENER CONT TER SOFTENER CONTAINER TER SOFTENER CONT To determine the water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or area water softening company. Twelve grains and higher is extremely hard water and you may need to use a water softener to maximize the performance of your dishwasher.
It also improves drying by allowing water to “sheet” off the dishes. ASKO dishwashers are designed to use liquid rinse aids. The rinse aid dispenser is located inside the door next to the detergent dispenser. (See illustration on page 3.) To fill the dispenser, open the cap and pour the rinse...
ANEL ANEL ANEL Your ASKO dishwasher has a button-operated control panel, as illustrated below. To select a wash program or option, simply press the appropriate button. After you have selected the desired wash program and options, press Start/ Program button...
END-OF-PROGRAM SIGNAL END-OF-PROGRAM SIGNAL END-OF-PROGRAM SIGNAL END-OF-PROGRAM SIGNAL Model D3251 can be programmed to emit a short signal when the program is finished. To program this feature, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the power to the machine. 2. Press and hold down the Delay Start button as you turn on the power to the machine.
CARE AND CLEANING CARE AND CLEANING 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.
ASHING PR ASHING PROBLEMS ASHING PR ASHING PR NOTE: ASKO has no control over what is put in our appliances once installed in a customer’s home. You are solely responsible for what you wash in your ASKO dishwasher. Unload the bottom basket first to avoid spilling water onto the dishes when unloading the top basket.
Refer to page 16 to determine what is and is not covered under your warranty. If you’re still not sure, contact the ASKO Advisory Center before you call a service technician.
120°, the dishwasher runs longer because it heats the water to the proper temperature for the program selected. Raising your water heater setting may help to shorten the cycle times. If this doesn’t resolve the problem, call the ASKO Advisory Center. TIONS TIONS TIONS...
Wood Page 14 had any affect on it. NOTE: ASKO has no control over what is put in our dishwashers once installed in a customer’s home. You are solely responsible for what you wash in your ASKO dishwasher. Information and Recommendations Anodized aluminum may fade or darken.
INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX INDEX A A A A A Aluminum B B B B B Buzzer, end-of-program C C C C C Care and cleaning Cast iron Changing or stopping a program Child-safe button feature China Coarse filter Common dishwashing problems Control panel Copper Crystal...
For warranty service, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the unit or an authorized ASKO service agent. Service will be provided during normal business hours. Should you have a service problem that cannot be resolved locally, contact AM Appliance Group at the numbers listed below.