Asko D1716 Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

Model D1716

SUPER CLEANING SYSTEM

We know you’re excited about owning an ASKO dishwasher and you’re anxious to get started, so here’s a brief summary of the operation procedures. The page references in this Guide refer to the Use and Care Guide. To get the most out of your dishwasher’s features, we recommend that you read the Use and Care Guide.

THE CONTROL PANELTHE CONTROL PANEL

PROGRAMS AND OPTIONSPROGRAMS AND OPTIONS

To select a program, simply turn the control knob to the appropriate program number. Select Temperature and Heated fan dry by pressing or releasing the buttons, as indicated on the control panel.

Programs

Rinse and hold

To rinse dishes that you plan to wash later that day.

Pots and pans

For the heaviest soiled loads, such as pots, pans, casseroles, etc.

Normal

For normally soiled loads, such as plates, glasses, bowls, and lightly soiled pans.

Light

For lightly soiled loads that are washed immediately after use. This program is good for delicate items, such as fine china and crystal, but you should set the Temp boost to Low and the Heat dry to off.

Quick

A shorter wash program for lightly soiled loads, such as plates, glasses, bowls, and lightly soiled pans.

Options

Temperature

Selection

Heated fan dry

Rinse

This program rinses the dishes. Select Heated dry if you also want them heat dried.

Plate warm

This program activates the heating element to warm the dishes.

If this button is set on Hi (released), the main wash and final rinse are heated to 150° F. If it is set to Lo (depressed), the main wash and final rinses are heated to 130° F.

Releasing this button activates the heating element for a short period after the final rinse to dry the dishes faster.

CHANGING A PROGRAMCHANGING A PROGRAM

If you decide to change the program after you have started the machine, simply turn the control knob to the desired program. The machine will drain so the new program will start with clean water. (Note: You should not change a program once it is in the main wash cycle.)

AMOUNT OF DISHWASHING DETERGENT TO USEAMOUNT OF DISHWASHING DETERGENT TO USE

We recommend that you use only unscented, granular automatic dishwashing detergent. Generally, one tablespoon of detergent is needed for a normal wash load. More heavily soiled items, however, may need more detergent. Also, the amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. The harder the water, the more detergent you may need. (See page 5.) In any case, you

should never use more than three tablespoons of detergent.

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QUICK START PROCEDURESQUICK START PROCEDURES

Refer to this page in

the Use & Care Guide.

1. Load the dishwasher. (There’s no need to pre-rinse. Simply scrape off large food particles before you load the dishware.)

2. After you’ve pushed the baskets back inside the unit, manually rotate the upper and lower spray arms to be sure they turn freely. Rearrange any item that blocks the wash arms.

3. Make sure there is rinse aid in the dispenser. Add rinse aid, if needed.

4. Add automatic dishwashing detergent and close the dispenser cover. (See “Amount of Dishwashing Detergent to Use” on the other side of this Quick Start Guide.)

5. Close the door securely. (You should hear it click shut.)

6. Set the Temp and Heated dry options as desired.

7. Turn the control knob to the desired program. The dishwasher will start.

ENERGY SAVING TIPSENERGY SAVING TIPS

♦ Don’t pre-rinse. Simply scrape off large food particles before you load the dishes. ♦ Wash only full loads. ♦ Don’t use the high wash temperature for lightly soiled dishes. ♦ Avoid using Heat dry. (You can speed up the drying process by opening the door slightly to release the moist air.)

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSCOMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1) Where do I put the prewash detergent?

2) Where do I put the rinse aid?

3) Why does my dishwasher run so long?

4) Why am I getting a white film on my dishes?

5) Why is there always water left in the bottom of my machine?

Refer to your Use and Care Guide for additional information.

ANSWERSANSWERS

1) The prewash detergent goes in the small compartment between the main wash detergent compartment and the rinse aid dispenser. (See page 4.)

2) The rinse aid goes into the rinse aid dispenser. (See page 5.)

3) If the temperature of the water entering your dishwasher is below 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 shorten the cycle times. If this doesn’t resolve the problem, call the ASKO Advisory Center.

4) You may be using too much detergent or washing your dishes in water that is too hot. Try using less detergent and a lower temperature setting. (See pages 5 and 8.)

5) It’s normal to have some water left in the sump area near the drain. If the water fills more than the drain area, see page 9 for possible solutions.

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