User manual ASKO 1385 - QUICK START GUIDE

Quick Start Guide CONTROL PANEL THE CONTR OL PANEL 1 Model 1385 We know you're excited about owning an ASKO dishwasher and you're anxious to get started, so here is 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. 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rinse and hold Pots and pans Normal wash Light wash Rinse Plate warm 2 Hi Lo 5 Temperature selection 3 On 4 Off Heated fan dry PROGRAMS AND OPTIONS To select a program, simply turn the control knob to the appropriate program number. Choose Temperature selection and Heated fan dry by pressing or releasing the buttons, as indicated on the control panel. Programs 1 Rinse and hold To rinse dishes that you plan to wash later that day. For the heaviest soiled loads, such as pots, pans, casseroles, etc. For normally soiled loads, such as plates, glasses, bowls, and lightly soiled pans. 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 Temperature selection to Lo and the Heat dry to Off. This program rinses the dishes. Select Heated fan dry if you also want them heat dried. This program activates the heating element to warm the dishes. Options Temperature Selection If this button is set on Hi (released), the main wash and final rinse are heated to 150° F. If it is set on Low (depressed), the main wash and final rinse 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. 2 Pots and pans 3 Normal wash Heated fan dry 4 Light wash 5 Rinse 6 Plate warm CHANGING 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. AMOUNT 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. STAR PROCEDURES ART QUICK START PROCEDURES 1. Load the dishwasher. (There's no need to pre-rinse. Simply scrape off large food particles before you load the dishes.) 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. 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. 6. Set the Temperature selection and Heated fan dry options as desired. 7. Turn the control knob to the desired program. The dishwasher will start. Refer to this page in the Use & Care Guide. 3, 4 3 5, 6 4, 5 ENERGY SAVING ENER GY 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.) COMMONLY QUESTIONS COMMONLY ASKED Q UESTIONS 1) Where do I put the prewash detergent? 1) ANSWERS The prewash detergent goes in the small compartment between the main wash detergent compartment and the rinse aid dispenser. (See page 4.) The rinse aid goes into the rinse aid dispenser. (See page 5.) 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. 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.) 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. 2) 3) Where do I put the rinse aid? Why does my dishwasher run so long? 2) 3) 4) Why am I getting a white film on my dishes? 4) 5) Why is there always water left in the bottom of my machine? 5) Refer to your Use and Care Guide for additional information.