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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. The amount of detergent

needed for your dishes, however, could be more,

depending on the hardness of the water in your area.

(See below.) Also, more heavily soiled items need more

detergent.

Measure and place detergent for the main wash into the

large detergent compartment. The detergent for prewash

goes into the small compartment to the right of the main

wash compartment. You should use one-half the

amount of detergent for the prewash that you use for the

main wash. The amount of detergent used for the main

wash and prewash combined should never be over

three tablespoons.

Always add the detergent just before starting the

dishwasher, otherwise it could get damp and won't

dissolve properly.

DISHWASHING DETERGENT

We recommend that you use only unscented, granular

automatic dishwashing detergent. Using the wrong

detergent could cause flooding and/or damage your

dishwasher. Do not use detergent that has been wet

and is clumped. Also, check the expiration date on the

container.

The amount of detergent needed can vary due to

differences in water hardness. To determine the water

hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or

area water softening company. The harder the water,

the more detergent you may need. Refer to the chart

below for the recommended detergent amounts based

on water hardness. Remember, you should adjust the

amount of detergent you use by small amounts until

you find the correct amount.

NOTE:

Model D3251FIWS has a water softener

container. See page 6 for more details.

NOTE:

We recommend that you do not add

prewash detergent for the Delicate or Quick

wash programs.

NOTE:

If you use a dishwashing detergent with a

rinse aid additive, you should not fill the

rinse aid dispenser. This could cause a film

on your dishes.

WATER HARDNESS

Soft

(0-3 grains per gallon)

Medium

(4-8 grains per gallon)

Hard

(9+ grains*)

* 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water.

RECOMMENDED DETERGENT AMOUNTS

BASED ON WATER HARDNESS

Prewash

Main wash

Prewash

Main wash

Prewash

Main wash

Dispenser Lid

Lever

Main Wash

Detergent

Compartment

Dishwasher detergent is corrosive!

WARNING!

Take care to keep it out of reach of

children.

NOTE:

We recommend that you do not add

prewash detergent for the Delicate or Quick

wash programs.

Twelve grains and higher is extremely hard water and

detergent alone may not be enough. You may need to

use a water softener to maximize the performance of

your dishwasher. (Model D3251FIWS is equipped with

an internal water softener. See page 6 for details.)

In areas with extremely hard water (9+) you may need to

wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water

deposits from forming in the tank and wash system.

Also, both the dishes and the machine can develop a

white or gray film after a while. This can be removed 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

amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you have

hard water and use a detergent with less than 8.7%

phosphorous content, you may need to use more

detergent or use a detergent with more than 8.7%

phosphorous content.

DETERGENT AMOUNTS

1 teaspoon

1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons

1 teaspoon

1 to 2 tablespoons

1 teaspoons

2 to 3 tablespoons

Prewash Detergent

Compartment

Rinse Aid

Level Indicator

Rinse Aid

Compartment

Detergent

Compartment Lid

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