Asko D1706 User manual

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DISHWASHER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
To get the best performance
To get the best performance
from your dishwasher, r
from your dishwasher, read all
ead all
operating instructions before
operating instructions before
using it for the first time.
using it for the first time.
Before Using Your New Dishwasher 2
Important Safety Instructions 2
Child Safety Tips 2
Dishwasher Features
Loading the Upper Basket
Knife/Utility Basket
Loading the Lower Basket 4
Loading the Silverware Basket 4
Detergent Dispenser 4
Amount of Detergent to Use 5
Rinse Aid Dispenser 5
Care and Cleaning 6
Overfill Protection 7
Energy Saving Tips 7
Solutions to Common Dishwashing Problems 8
Troubleshooting 9
Washing Special Items 10
Index 11
ASKO Product Warranty 12
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ASKO

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The child safety lock is located to the left of the door
handle. To activate the lock, use a screwdriver to turn
the screw slot to a horizontal position. Reset it by turning
the slot to its vertical position.
ENGAENGAGINGGING THE CHILD SAFETY LOCKTHE CHILD SAFETY LOCK
(NO(NOT ON MODELS D1976FIT ON MODELS D1976FI AND D1996)AND D1996)
♦Dishwasher detergents and rinse aids are corrosive,
so always keep the out of reach of children.
♦Should a child swallow dishwasher detergent or
rinse aid, give plenty to drink i ediately, i.e., one
or two glasses of ilk or water. Do not try to induce
vo iting. Seek edical advice i ediately: 1-800-
POISON1
♦Always close the door and start the dishwasher as
soon as you put in the detergent.
♦Always keep s all children away fro the achine
when it is open. There ay be so e detergent
residue left inside the achine.
CHILD SAFETY TIPSCHILD SAFETY TIPS
♦If dishwasher detergent gets in so eone’s eyes,
rinse the with plenty of water for at least 15 inutes.
♦Do not allow children to use or play in or on the
dishwasher.
♦Load all long and sharp ite s in the knife/utensil
basket. If this is not possible, load sharp objects
with the pointed end facing the back of the
dishwasher. Sharp ite s loaded in the silverware
basket should be loaded with pointed ends down.
♦Engage the child safety lock. (See below.)
BEFORE USINGBEFORE USING YYOUR NEW DISHWOUR NEW DISHWASHERASHER
♦Read through this guide before atte pting to use
your new dishwasher.
♦Read the “Washing Special Ite s” section before
washing any porcelain or china that has “on-glaze”
decoration, crystal glassware, or ite s of wood or
plastic.
♦Make sure the door is properly balanced. To do this,
open it a little and release it. It should stay where you
released it. If it doesn’t, consult the Installation
Instructions or contact your installer.
♦Call your local water co pany to learn the water
hardness in your area. You’ll need to know this to
deter ine how uch detergent and rinse aid to use.
To open the door when the
safety lock is engaged, you
ust slide the lever to the left
of the door latch toward the
left and hold it as you lift the
latch. (See illustration.)
This anual does not cover all possible conditions and
situations that ay occur. So e situations ay arise
where use of co on sense and caution should always
be used when installing, operating, and aintaining
any appliance.
♦Read all instructions before using the dishwasher.
♦Dishwashers ust be electrically grounded. Read
the Installation Instructions for details.
♦Use the dishwasher only for its intended purpose.
♦Do not run the dishwasher while you are out of the
ho e.
♦Use only auto atic dishwasher detergents and
rinse agents.
♦To reduce the risk of injury, keep detergents and
rinse aids out of the reach of children.
♦Do not load sharp ite s near the door; you could
da age the door seal.
♦Place sharp knives in the silverware basket with the
sharp ends down to avoid the risk of cut-type injuries.
♦Do not wash plastic ite s unless they are arked
“dishwasher safe” or the equivalent. For ite s not
arked, check the anufacturer’s reco endations.
Ite s not dishwasher safe could beco e defor ed
or elt and create a potential fire hazard.
♦Do not touch the heating ele ent during or
i ediately after use.
IMPORIMPORTTANT SAFETY INSTRANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSUCTIONS
♦Do not operate the dishwasher unless all enclosure
panels are properly in place (i.e., guard plate, access
panel, toe kick, etc.)
♦Do not ta per with controls by re oving or changing.
♦Do not abuse, sit on, or stand on the dishwasher
door or baskets .
♦To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow children to
play in or on a dishwasher.
♦Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas ay be
produced in a hot water syste that has not been
used for two weeks or ore. HYDROGEN GAS IS
EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water syste has not been
used for two weeks, before using the dishwasher
turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow
fro each for several inutes. This will release any
accu ulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
fla able, do not s oke or use an open fla e
during this ti e.
♦When re oving an old dishwasher fro service or
discarding it, re ove the door to the washing
co part ent.
♦Do not store or use co bustible aterials, gasoline,
or other fla able vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
♦Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher before
servicing.
♦Repairs should be done by a qualified technician.

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After you have scraped off the large food particles, place
glasses, cups, saucers, bowls and s all plates in the
upper basket, as illustrated.
Load ste ware with the ste fitted inside one of the
grooved tines on the ste ware rack. On Models D1976
and D1996, the row of tines by the ste ware rack is
adjustable to prevent glassware fro bu ping together
(clattering). Load the glassware then use the lever to
adjust the tines until the ite s are secure.
The fold-down cup shelf on the right side of the basket
gives you an additional place to stack cups and s all
bowls. Models D1976 and D1996 have a divided cup
shelf, which gives you ore loading flexibility.
So e odels have a knife stop on the front of the upper
basket, just below the cup shelf. This gives you a place
to load long utensils and knives that won’t fit in the
silverware or knife/utensil basket. The knife stop prevents
knives or utensils fro da aging the door when you
open and close it. When loading sharp ite s, always
be careful not to cut the rack coating.
NOTE: Deviations in features ay occur, depending
on the odel.
DISHWDISHWASHER FEAASHER FEATURESTURES
Stemware rack
(not on Model
D1706)
Knife stop
(Models D1716,
D1776, D1796,
& D1876)
Upper Basket
Cup shelf
Knife/Utensil Basket
(not on all odels)
Upper Basket
Spray Arms
Lower Basket
Silverware Basket
Rinse Aid Dispenser
Detergent Dispenser
Coarse filter
Fine filter
Your new dishwasher features ASKO’s Super Cleaning
Syste ™. This eans that after the prewash, the water
is drained out and the ain wash starts with clean water.
If you plan to start your dishwasher right away, it’s not
necessary to rinse the dishes. You do, however, need
to scrape off the large particles of food before loading.
LLOOADINGADING THE UPPER BTHE UPPER BASKETASKET
Whenever possible, knives and long utensils should
be loaded in the knife/utensil basket attached above the
upper basket. To avoid injury, ite s with the sharp ends
should always be loaded with the sharp ends pointed
toward the back of the dishwasher. Again, always be
careful not to cut the rack coating when loading sharp
ite s.
KNIFE/UTENSIL BASKETKNIFE/UTENSIL BASKET
Knife/Utensil Basket
(Models D1996, D1976
and D1976CUS)
There is no need to rinse items
before you load the machine,
although larger food particles
should be removed.
Adjustable tines
(Model D1976
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LLOOADINGADING THE LTHE LOOWER BWER BASKETASKET
Removable Plate Rack
(not on all odels)
Lower Basket
The silverware basket is designed with 17 co part ents
to help keep the silverware separated. Load silverware
with the handles downwards and spread it out as uch
as possible to avoid nesting. For safety, load knives with
the handles up.
Avoid placing silverware ade of different aterials (e.g.,
silver and stainless) in the sa e co part ent because
of the risk of discoloration. (See page 10.)
Small Items Containment LidSmall Items Containment Lid
The silverware basket has a lid in the iddle that snaps
down over the co part ents to its left or right to contain
s all, lightweight ite s that ight slip through the rack
tines or get washed out of the basket and fall through
onto the heating ele ent. The s all ite s lid is slotted,
so you also could use it to keep silverware separated,
such as teaspoons.
When loading silverware, try to avoid
nesting the spoons and forks.
Silverware Basket
Small items
containment
lid
ASKO dishwashers are designed to be energy efficient.
Because the achine uses less water than conventional
dishwashers, you also use less detergent and rinse
aid. Generally, only one tablespoon of detergent is
needed for a nor al wash load. The a ount of detergent
needed for your dishes, however, could be ore,
depending on the hardness of the water in your area.
Also, ore heavily soiled ite s need ore detergent.
(See page 5.)
Measure and place detergent for the ain wash into the
large detergent co part ent. The detergent for prewash
goes into the s all co part ent to the right of the ain
wash co part ent. You should use one-half the
a ount of detergent for the prewash that you use for the
ain wash. The a ount of detergent used for the ain
wash and prewash co bined should never be over three
tablespoons.
Always add the detergent just before starting the
dishwasher, otherwise it could get da p and won’t
dissolve properly.
Load larger ite s in the lower basket, such as, dinner
plates, pots and pans, serving dishes, and casseroles.
The re ovable plate rack easily lifts out to provide space
for large ite s, such as pots and pans. Be sure to load
dishware facing downward or toward the center of the
dishwasher.
LLOOADINGADING THE SILTHE SILVERVERWWARE BARE BASKETASKET
DETERGENT DISPENSERDETERGENT DISPENSER
Dishwasher detergent is corrosive!
Take care to keep it out of reach of
children.
WARNING!
Type of Detergent to UseType of Detergent to Use
We reco end that you use only unscented, granular
auto atic dishwashing detergent. Using the wrong
detergent could cause flooding and/or da age your
dishwasher. Do not use detergent that has been wet
and is clu ped. Also, check the expiration date on the
container.
Rinse Aid
Compartment
Main Wash
Detergent
Compartment
Prewash Detergent
Compartment
Rinse Aid
Level Indicator
Detergent
Compartment Lid
Dispenser Lid
Lever

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To re ove hard water spots, try the following:
1. Run dishes through a nor al wash progra .
2. Re ove all etal dishware, such as cutlery, pans,
etc., fro the dishwasher.
3. Do not add detergent.
The rinse aid is released during the final rinse to prevent
water fro for ing droplets on your dishes that can
leave spots and streaks. It also i proves 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
4.) To fill the dispenser, open the cap and pour the rinse
aid into the dispenser until the level indicator turns
co pletely black. The dispenser holds about four
ounces of liquid rinse aid.
Be careful not to overfill the dispenser, because this
could cause oversudsing. Wipe away any spills with a
da p cloth. Don’t forget to replace the cap before you
close the dishwasher door.
If you have soft water, rinse aid ay cause a white fil to
develop on your dishes. You ay not need rinse aid.
* 12 grains and higher is extre ely hard water and
detergent alone ay not be enough. You ay need to
use a water softener to axi ize the perfor ance of
your dishwasher. Also, in areas with extre ely hard
water (9+) you ay need to wash at lower te peratures
to prevent hard water deposits fro for ing in tank and
wash syste .
In hard water areas, both the dishes and the achine
can develop a white or gray fil after a while. This can
The a ount of detergent needed can vary due to
differences in water hardness. To deter ine the water
hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or
area water softening co pany. The harder the water,
the ore detergent you ay need. Refer to the chart
RECOMMENDED DETERGENT AMOUNTSRECOMMENDED DETERGENT AMOUNTS
BASED ON WATER HARDNESSBASED ON WATER HARDNESS
NOTE : We recommend that you do not add prewash detergent for the Quick or Light wash programs.
AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO USEAMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO USE
be re oved by replacing the prewash detergent with
two tablespoons of citric acid. If the water is very hard,
use a rinse aid that contains citric acid.
Different brands of dishwasher detergent have different
a ounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you have
hard water and use a detergent with less than 8.7%
phosphorous content, you ay need to use ore
detergent or use a detergent with ore than 8.7%
phosphorous content.
REMOREMOVING HARDVING HARD WAWATER SPOTER SPOTS FRTS FROM DISHESOM DISHES
4. Pour two cups of vinegar into a bowl and set the
bowl face up on the botto rack of the dishwasher.
5. Run the dishes through a Nor al wash progra .
If this doesn’t work, try the sa e process with 1/4 cup of
citric acid crystals (available at ost drug stores) instead
of vinegar.
RINSE AID DISPENSERRINSE AID DISPENSER
1 teaspoon
1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon
1 to 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoons
2 to 3 tablespoons
Soft
(0-3 grains per gallon)
Medium
(4-8 grains per gallon)
Hard
(9+ grains*)
Prewash
Main wash
Prewash
Main wash
Prewash
Main wash
DETERGENT AMOUNTSDETERGENT AMOUNTS
WATER HARDNESSWATER HARDNESS
Replace the cap by inserting it aligned with “open”
arrow and turning it to the closed (right) arrow.
.
Pour the rinse aid into the dispenser, being careful
not to overfill.
2.
To open the dispenser, turn the cap to the “open”
(left) arrow and lift it out.
1.
Open
Closed
Dispenser
Cap
below for the reco ended detergent a ounts based
on water hardness. Re e ber, you should adjust the
a ount of detergent you use by s all a ounts until
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The black dot on the rinse aid dispenser indicates the
a ount of rinse aid in the dispenser. As the rinse aid
di inishes, the size of the black dot decreases. You
should never let the rinse aid get below 1/4 full.
Some models have a rinse aid indicator
light on the control panel that lights up
when the dispenser is almost empty.
ADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSEDADJUSTING THE AMOUNT OF RINSE AID DISPENSED
Models D1996, D1976, and D1976CUS have a rinse
aid indicator light on the control panel that co es on
when the dispenser is e pty. After you refill the
dispenser, there ay be so e delay before this light
goes out.
A easured a ount of rinse aid is released during the
final rinse. As with detergent, the a ount of rinse aid
needed for your dishes depends on the hardness of the
water in your area. (See page 5.) Too uch rinse aid
can result in lather or foa ing and cause cloudiness or
streaks on your dishes. If the water in your area is very
soft, you ay not need rinse aid. If you do, you can dilute
the rinse aid with an equal a ount of water.
WHEN TO REFILL THE RINSE AID DISPENSERWHEN TO REFILL THE RINSE AID DISPENSER
CARE AND CLEANINGCARE AND CLEANING
The interior of your ASKO dishwasher is ade of
surgical quality stainless steel that has been electro-
polished to ake it the s oothest surface available.
The s ooth surface prohibits the accu ulation of dirt
and bacteria inside the unit. If the water in your area is
especially hard, however, li e deposits could for
FILFILTERING SYTERING SYSTEMSTEM
The rinse aid dispenser has six settings. Always start
with the dispenser set on “1.” If spots and poor drying
are proble s, increase the a ount of rinse aid
dispensed by re oving the dispenser lid and rotating
the dial to ”2.” If the dishes still aren’t drying properly or
are spotted, adjust the dial to the next higher nu ber
until your dishes are spot-free.
RINSERINSE AID INDICAAID INDICATTOR LIGHTOR LIGHT
To increase the amount of rinse aid released
in the final rinse, turn the adjustment dial to
the next higher number.
Rinse aid
adjustment dial
NOTE
: Only adjust the dial one number at a time.
Coarse filter
Larger items, such as pieces of bone or
glass, that could clog the drain are
trapped in the coarse filter. To remove
an item caught in this filter, gently
squeeze the tabs on top of this filter
and lift it out.
Main filter
Food and soil particles trapped
by this filter are pulverized by a
special jet on the lower spray
arm and washed down the
drain.
Fine filter
This filter holds soil and food
residue in the sump area and
prevents it from being
redeposited on the dishes
during a cycle.
Rinse Aid Level Indicator
Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place.
WARNING!
For your convenience, we have placed the drain pu p
and filtering syste within easy reach inside the tub.
There are three co ponents of the filtering syste : the
ain filter, the coarse filter, and the fine filter.
inside the achine. If this happens, you can re ove
the by putting two tablespoons of citric acid in the
detergent co part ent and running a Nor al
progra . In extre ely hard water areas you ay need
to repeat this process a few ti es to re ove hard water
deposits.
1/4 full - Should refill to eliminate spotting
1/2 full
/4 full
Full
Empty
As the rinse aid diminishes, the size of the
black dot on the rinse aid level indicator
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On occasion so ething ay get through the filters and
into the drain pu p. The drain pu ps on ASKO
dishwashers are designed to auto atically reverse if
anything should get caught in the propellers, thus
ejecting the ite back into the su p area or down the
drain. Should you need to re ove an obstacle fro the
drain, first turn the power off then re ove the filters (as
explained on page 6). Next, lift out the s all black insert
fro the su p area. (You ight want to re ove any
standing water first.) You can then look into the su p
area for the ite causing the obstruction. Should you
find so ething, si ply scoop it out. Be sure to replace
the black insert before you put the filters back in.
Spray-ar jets and bearings ay so eti es beco e
clogged with hard water che icals. To re ove the spray
ar s, screw off the nut and take off the washer on top of
CLEANING THE DOORCLEANING THE DOOR
To reach an item caught in the drain pump, remove
the filters then the small black insert in the sump
area.
Your ASKO dishwasher has an overfill protection device
that auto atically shuts off the inlet valve and starts the
drain pu p if the water level in the unit should rise above
the nor al level. If this happens, turn the water off at the
ain supply and call for service.
the spray ar and lift off the ar . Wash the spray ar s
in war , soapy water. Use a soft brush to clean the jets.
Rinse thoroughly and replace.
OOVERFILL PRVERFILL PROOTECTIONTECTION
OVERFILL PROVERFILL PROOTECTION ON OUR ELECTRTECTION ON OUR ELECTRONIC MODELSONIC MODELS
If there is water in the base pan due to an overfill or
s all leak, the water ust be re oved before the
dishwasher will start.
When an overfill is detected on Models D1776, D1796FI,
D1876, D1996, D1976, and D1976CUS, all of the
indicator lights on the control panel will flash at once.
ENERENERGY SAGY SAVINGVING TIPSTIPS
♦If you plan to wash the dishes right away, there’s no
need to pre-rinse. Si ply scrape off large particles
and load the dishes.
♦Wash only full loads.
♦Use the Pan progra only for heavily soiled dishes.
♦Don’t use the Te p boost for lightly soiled dishes.
♦Avoid using Heat dry. (You can speed up the drying
process by opening the door slightly to release the
oist air.)
CLEANINGCLEANING THE FILTHE FILTERSTERS
In hard water areas, it ay be necessary to clean
che ical buildup fro the filters every 12 to 18 onths.
To do this, re ove the coarse filter by squeezing the
tabs and lifting it out. Next, unscrew the fine filter and lift
it and the ain filter out. Wash all three filters gently in
hot, soapy water and rinse the thoroughly.
To clean the edge around the door, use only a soft war ,
da p rag. To prevent penetration of water into the door
lock and electrical co ponents, do not use a spray
cleaner of any kind.
Also, never use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads on
the outer surfaces because they will scratch the finish.
So e papers towels can also scratch or leave arks
on the surface.
CLEANINGCLEANING THE SPRATHE SPRAYY ARMSARMS
CLEANING THE DRAIN PUMPCLEANING THE DRAIN PUMP
On Models D1776, D1876, D1976 and D1976CUS, the
LED window will also display a fault code (F2).
Never run the dishwasher without the filters in place.
WARNING!
Never use a spray cleaner of any kind on
the door panel. You could damage the
door lock and electrical
components. And never use
abrasive cleaners or scouring pads
on the outer surfaces because
they will scratch the finish. Also,
some paper towels can scratch
or leave marks on the stainless
steel surface.
WARNING!

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Poor washing performancePoor washing performance
♦The dishes ay not be loaded properly. Make sure
that soiled surfaces are facing downward or toward
the center of the dishwasher. Also, ake sure that
the bowls, pots, etc., are not stacked so closely that
water can’t reach the soiled surfaces.
♦Make sure you are using the appropriate progra
settings for the dirtiness of your dishes.
♦An ite ay be obstructing the spray ar rotation.
With the baskets loaded and in place, anually turn
the spray ar s to ake sure they ove freely.
♦Your dishwasher detergent should be fresh and
stored tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Old or caked
detergent will not dissolve properly. Wait until you
are ready to start the dishwasher to add the
detergent. If you are using the Delay progra , ake
sure the dispenser is dry before adding the detergent.
♦Your dishwasher detergent ay be inferior. Try a
different brand.
♦Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled. (See
pages 5 and 6.)
♦If you have hard water in your area, try adding ore
detergent and increasing the a ount of rinse aid
dispensed. (See page 5.)
♦Check that the spray ar jets are not clogged. (See
page 7.)
Poor drying performancePoor drying performance
♦Select the Heat Dry option.
♦If you don’t want to use Heat Dry, you can decrease
the drying ti e by opening the door slightly to let out
the war , hu id air.
♦Make sure the rinse aid dispenser is filled. (See
page 6.)
♦Make sure you use the proper a ount of rinse aid.
(See page 6.)
♦Do not overload the dishes and be careful to avoid
nesting.
♦Load ite s with concave botto s tilted so as uch
water as possible will run off.
♦Unload the botto basket first to avoid spilling water
onto the dishes when unloading the top basket.
♦Dishes washed in higher water te peratures will
dry faster.
♦Certain plastics ay need to be towel dried.
Plastic itemsPlastic items
♦Always check the anufacturer’s suggested care
instructions before washing plastic in your
dishwasher. Even dishwasher-safe ite s should be
loaded in the top basket, away fro the heating
ele ent.
♦So e high-acid foods can discolor plastic. You
should rinse these ite s if you do not plan to run the
dishwasher right away.
♦Plastic ite s dry poorly and ay need to be towel
dried.
SOLSOLUTIONSUTIONS TTO COMMON DISHWO COMMON DISHWASHING PRASHING PROBLEMSOBLEMS
As with any new appliance, it so eti es takes using it a
few ti es to learn to operate it properly. If you are having
inor perfor ance proble s with your dishwasher, read
this section before calling for service. It ay save you
ti e and unnecessary expense.
Chipped or Broken DishesChipped or Broken Dishes
♦When you load the dishes, be sure they’re securely
in place and will not fall over or strike against each
other during the wash.
♦Load glasses between the tines, not straddling the .
♦Move the baskets in and out slowly to avoid
sla ing the dishes together.
♦Make sure not to load dishes so high that the spray
ar s could strike the .
♦Make sure tall glasses and ste ware will clear the
top of the tub when you push the basket in.
♦Always load delicate ite s in the top basket.
♦Do not overload the dishwasher.
♦Do not ja the glasses together when loading.
Stains and discolorationsStains and discolorations
Stains or discoloration on dishes could be caused by a
nu ber of things. Listed below are so e of the ost
co on causes. See also “Washing Special Ite s”
on page 10.
♦Too uch iron or anganese in the water can cause
yellow or brown arks on your dishes. As a
te porary solution, in place of the prewash
detergent, use one teaspoon to one tablespoon of
citric acid crystals. You should consider installing a
water filtering syste .
♦Coffee and tea stains usually have to be re oved by
handwashing in a solution of 1/2 cup bleach and
one quart of water. (Do not use on sterling silver or
silver plate.) Be sure to rinse these ite s thoroughly
before putting the in the dishwasher so there is no
bleach residue on the dishware.
EtchingEtching
If you have a cloudy fil on your dishes that can’t be
re oved, it could be etching. To prevent etching, try the
following:
♦Use less detergent. You ay be using too uch for
the water hardness in your area. (See page 5.)
♦Use a good quality dishwasher detergent.
♦Do not overload the achine. Water should circulate
freely to ensure adequate rinsing and draining.
♦Fill the rinse aid dispenser (unless you have soft
water in your area; in which case you ay not need
a rinse aid.) (See page 5.)
♦Use a lower water te perature setting.
♦Do not use the Heat Dry option.
♦Do not pre-rinse the dishes; just scrape off large
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Detergent left in compartmentDetergent left in compartment
♦Be careful not to load ite s so close to the dispenser
that the cover will not open to release the detergent.
♦The dispenser is not supposed to open when you
use the Rinse progra .
♦Your dishwasher detergent should be fresh and
stored tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Old or caked
detergent should be thrown away because it will not
dissolve properly and will leave a gritty residue on
the dishware.
♦Wait until you are ready to start the dishwasher to
add the detergent.
♦If you are using the Delay progra , ake sure the
dispenser is dry before adding the detergent.
♦The detergent co part ent only opens in the ain
wash progra s, not the Rinse progra .
Dishwasher makes unusual noisesDishwasher makes unusual noises
♦This usually eans that so ething is not loaded
properly. Make sure the dishes are securely in place
and that nothing has fallen between the basket tines.
Also, place s all ite s in the s all ite s
co part ent and close the lid. (See page 4.)
Dishwasher leaksDishwasher leaks
♦Use only unscented, granular auto atic dishwasher
detergent. Using a liquid detergent could cause
oversudsing and leakage.
♦You should always use fresh detergent.
♦The a ount of detergent needed for your dishes
depends on the hardness of the water in your area.
Contact your local utility co pany to learn the water
hardness in your area then refer to the chart on page
5 to deter ine the a ount of detergent you should
use.
♦Be careful not to overfill the rinse aid dispenser.
Spilled rinse aid could cause oversudsing and lead
to overflowing. Wipe away any spills with a da p
cloth.
♦Make sure the dishwasher is level. (See the
installation instructions.)
Dishwasher runs too longDishwasher runs too long
♦If the te perature of the water entering your
dishwasher is below 120°, the dishwasher runs
longer because it heats the water to the proper
te perature for the progra selected. Raising your
water heater setting ay help to shorten the cycle
ti es. If this doesn’t resolve the proble , call the
ASKO Advisory Center.
ASKO Advisory Center Phone Number: 972-2 8-0794
TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING
If you should experience a proble with your dishwasher,
you should review the following list of frequently
encountered situations. It could save you the cost and
inconvenience of a service call.
Even though the product is under warranty, if the proble
Dishwasher does not drainDishwasher does not drain
properlyproperly
♦Make sure that the cycle was co plete before you
opened the dishwasher. If not, allow it to co plete
and check again.
♦So e water left in the su p area near the drain is
nor al.
♦If the plu bing code in your area requires an air
gap, ake sure that the air gap isn’t blocked or
plugged.
♦If the unit is connected to a garbage disposer, ake
sure the disposer is e pty.
♦If water backs up into the sink, check the garbage
disposer and trap for blockage.
♦Check the dishwasher filters and drain area for
blockage. (See pages 6 and 7.)
♦Check for a kink in the drain hose.
♦You ay need to adjust the drain ti e to
acco odate longer drain lines, air gaps, etc. (Call
the Advisory Center.)
Dishwasher does not fill properlyDishwasher does not fill properly
♦Make sure the water supply is turned on.
♦Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door
is closed securely.
♦Check for cri ps in the water feed line.
♦You ay need to adjust the water inlet ti e to
co pensate for low water pressure in your area.
(Call the Advisory Center.)
♦The syste is designed to detect an overflow. When
it does, it shuts off the circulation pu p and turns on
the drain pu p. (See “Overfill Protection” on page
7.)
Dishwasher will not startDishwasher will not start
♦Make sure the dishwasher is turned on and the door
is closed securely.
♦Make sure the Delay option is not turned on.
♦Check that the water supply is connected properly
and the water is turned on.
♦Make sure the power cord is properly plugged into
the wall socket.
♦Check your fuse box for a blown fuse or tripped circuit
breaker.
is not caused by defective product work anship or
aterials, you will be charged for a service call. Refer to
page 12 to deter ine 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.

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WASHING SPECIAL ITEMSWASHING SPECIAL ITEMS
Dishwasher
Material Safe Information and Recommendations
Alu inu Yes, with Anodized alu inu ay fade or darken. Patches and discoloration ay appear,
caution but they can be re oved with steel wool. Load alu inu utensils (such as a pie
tin or roasting pan) where they do not touch other dishes because this can cause
gray or black arks. You can re ove these spots with a nonabrasive cleaner.
Cast Iron No The seasoning is lost and the iron rusts. Hand wash and dry i ediately.
China Yes, with China without decoration or with decoration protected by glaze is dishwasher
caution safe. However, you should arrange the objects so they do not touch each other or
they could be da aged.
China with a pattern on top of the glaze or with gold leaf decoration ay fade. If
possible, check with the anufacturer. If that isn’t possible, wash one ite over
an extended period then co pare it with the colors and patterns of the rest of the
set. Wash in the Quick progra on a low te perature setting.
Copper Yes, with Do not wash copper in the sa e load as silver or silver plate. It could discolor the
caution silver ite s. Do not let copper ite s co e in contact with stainless steel.
Crystal No Antiques and very delicate china should not be washed in the dishwasher. Certain
types of lead crystal ay etch if achine washed. Check with the anufacturer.
Yes Wash at a low te perature setting. Be sure to load crystal dishware so that it is
secure and will not fall over or knock against other dishware while being washed.
Dirilyte No Gold-colored flatware can beco e discolored.
Disposable No Cannot withstand achine washing.
plastic ite s
Flatware with No Certain types of adhesives ay loosen when achine washed.
bonded handles
Glass Yes Exception: Milk glass ay turn yellow.
Knives No Sharp kitchen knives ay beco e dull if washed in very hot water and allowed to
contact other ite s during the wash. Wood handles ay also warp, crack, or
loosen. Plastic handles ay discolor. Check anufacturer’s washing instructions.
Lead crystal No Certain types of lead crystal ay etch if achine washed.
Non-dishware No Never wash ite s such as electronic air cleaners, air filters of any kind, paint
ite s brushes, etc. You could da age the dishwasher.
Non-stick Yes If arked “Dishwasher Safe.” After washing, wipe the non-stick coating area with
coatings vegetable oil to aintain its non-stick quality.
Pewter No Pewter will tarnish when achine washed.
Plastic Yes If the ite is labeled “Dishwasher Safe.” Otherwise, check with the anufacturer.
Always load plastic in the top basket. Do not use Heat dry. Do not wash disposable
plastic ite s.
Silver and Yes, with Rinse these ite s if you’re not going to wash the i ediately; salty or acidic
Silver plate caution foods can stain if left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can produce black arks
which are difficult to re ove. Do not put silver and silver plate in the sa e silverware
basket with stainless steel. Contact between these etals can da age silver.
Do not wash copper utensils in the sa e load. This could cause a brown fil on
the silver. Also, adhesives used to attach so e hollow-handled knives can loosen.
Stainless Yes, with Rinse these ite s if you’re not going to wash the i ediately; salty or acidic
Steel caution foods can stain if left on. Dry dishwasher detergent can produce black arks
which are difficult to re ove. Do not ix different types of stainless steel in the
sa e load.
Tin No Tin will rust.
Wood No Unless arked “Dishwasher Safe” by the anufacturer. Wood can warp, crack or
lose shape with any kind of washing.
Most co on dishware ite s can be safely washed in
an auto atic dishwasher. If you have any doubts about
a particular ite , check with the anufacturer to see if it
is dishwasher safe. If that isn’t possible, you ight wash
one ite of a set a few ti es and co pare it to the rest
of the set to deter ine if washing it in the dishwasher
had any affect on it.
NOTE: ASKO has no control over what is put in our
dishwashers once installed in a custo er’s ho e. You
are solely responsible for what you wash in your ASKO
dishwasher.

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MM
Main filter 6
Main wash detergent co part ent 4
NN
Noises, unusual 9
Non-dishware ite s, washing 10
Non-stick coatings, washing 10
OO
Overfill protection 7
PP
Pewter, washing 10
Plastic ite s, washing 8, 10
Poor perfor ance proble s 8
Prewash detergent co part ent 4
RR
Rinse aid dispenser 5
filling 5
adjusting a ount dispensed 6
Rinse aid indicator light 6
Rinse aid level indicator 4, 6
Runs too long 9
SS
Safety instructions 2
Service 12
Silver, washing 10
Silver plate, washing 10
Silverware basket, loading 4
S all ite s co part ent 4
Solutions to proble s 8, 9
Spray ar s, cleaning 7
Stainless steel, washing 10
Stains and discolorations 8
Ste ware rack 3
TT
Tin ite s, washing 10
Troubleshooting 9
UU
Unusual noises 9
Upper basket 3
Utensil/knife basket 3
WW
Warranty infor ation 12
Washing special ite s 10
Water hardness 5
Wood ite s, washing 10
INDEXINDEX
AA
Advisory Center Nu ber 9
Alu inu , washing 10
CC
Care and cleaning 6
Cast iron, washing 10
Child safety tips 2
China, washing 10
Chipped or broken dishes 8
Cleaning the filters 7
Coarse filter 3, 6
Co on dishwashing proble s 8
Copper, washing 10
Crystal, washing 10
Cup shelf 3
DD
Detergent
a ount to use 5
dispenser 4
left in co part ent 9
Dirilyte 10
Dishwasher features 3
Dishwashing proble s 8
Disposable plastic, washing 10
Door, cleaning 7
Drain proble s 10
Drain pu p, cleaning 7
EE
Energy saving tips 7
Etching 8
FF
Fill proble s 9
Filtering syste 6
Fine filter 3, 6
Flatware with bonded handles 10
GG
Glass, washing 10
HH
Hard water 5
KK
Knife stop 3
Knife/Utensil basket 3
Knives, washing 10
LL
Lead crystal, washing 10
Loading
upper basket 3
lower basket 4

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ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY
MODELS D1706, D1716, D1776, D1796FI, D1876, D1976, D1976CSTM, D1996SS, D1996FI, D1996HNDL
FOR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS ONLYFOR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS ONLY
ASKO WILL NOT PAY FOR:ASKO WILL NOT PAY FOR:
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the appliance.
2. Repair da age due to ship ent, delivery, installation, isuse or abuse.
3. Instruct how to use the appliance.
4. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
5. Correct house plu bing, including drain proble s related to i proper installation. (High loop, disposer
knockout, disposer not draining, etc.)
6. Clean or service air device in drain line.
B. Repair and/or replace ent parts for failure of product if appliance is used for other than ho e/residential use.
C. Da age resulting fro accident, fire, floods, acts of God, alteration, isuse, abuse, i proper installation, or
installation not in accordance with local electrical or plu bing codes.
D. Any shipping costs for parts during the li ited warranty period.
E. Replace ent parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the Continental United States.
F. Pickup and delivery. ASKO washers are designed to be repaired in the ho e.
So e states will not allow the exclusion or li itation of incidental or consequential da ages, so this exclusion or
li itation ay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you ay also have other rights which
vary fro state to state.
For warranty service, contact the dealer fro who you purchased the unit or an authorized ASKO service agent.
Service will be provided during nor al business hours. Should you have a service proble that can not be resolved
locally, write:
ASKO USA Inc.
P. O. Box 851805
Richardson, Texas 75085-1805
or call our
Custo er Service Center at
800-898-1879 or 972-238-0794
IN NO EVENT SHALL ASKO USA INC. BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Three-Year Full Warranty
Fro date of purchase.
ASKO WILL PAY FOR:ASKO WILL PAY FOR:
LENGTH OF WARRANTYLENGTH OF WARRANTY
Fourth & Fifth Year Limited Warranty
Three year full plus fourth and fifth year li ited
fro date of purchase.
Lifetime Warranty
ASKO replace ent parts for any defective solid-state
controls, ti ers, otors, or pu ps. Replace ent part
only, not including labor, for defective dishwasher racks
– does not include da age due to isuse or abuse.
ASKO will replace the stainless steel tank or inner
door panel if it rusts or fails to hold water.
ASKO replace ent parts and/or repair labor to correct
defect in aterials or work anship. Service ust be
provided by an authorized ASKO service agent.
Be sure to complete the Warranty Registration Card you received with your appliance and mail it to ASKO to
validate your appliance warranty.