ASKO 1653 - Manual (Page 13)

Maintenance
The inner casing of the machine is manufactured of
stainiess steei and kept clean in the course of normal
use. From timé to time the fine mesh filter should be
removed for cleaning. The machine may be cleaned
after a period of inactivity or wrong adjustment by
adding a tablespoon of citric acid crystals to a wash.
The fine filter
Litter being collected in the fine filter is
automatically flushed off at each run of the
machine. If the net of the fine filter is
ctogged, e.g. by lime sediment or dirt, it
must be cleaned. This cannot always be
seen on top of the screen. Therefore
remove the filter now and then and check
the underside. Remove the 2 retaining
screws and lift up the fine filter. Use a brush
to clean it. When installing the fine filter
again, make sure that the edges of the filter
seal properly against the bottom. This will
prevent food particals from getting into the
circulation pump.
The lower strainer
If the lower strainer, too, is dirty, it can be
removed and rinsed clean. It is clipped into
position, and can be removed by squeezing
the "ears“ and pulling it straight upwards.
Make sure that the clips are properly located
when replacing the strainer.
Air gap
To prevent dirty water from being sucked back
into the dishwasher, certain? local plumbing
codes demand that you install an Air Gap. This
is not part of the dishwasher however, but is part,
of the plumbing.
It is very Important to keep the Air Gap clean.
You should check it at least once a week to
make sure that it is working as it should. If this is
not the case, lift up the chrome cover and plastic
cap, and clean with something suitable like a
toothpick.
The wash arm holes and bearings
can be clogged by dirt. Remove the plastic
locks on top of the flushing arms and lift
them off. Use a needle or similar device to
push the dirt out of the holes.
Retaining screws
The coarse filter
Large food left-overs, which cannot
pass through the drainage pump,
are collected in the coarse fifter. Lift
out and empty the coarse filter when
necessary. Don't forget to put it
back again. It is normal for a small
amount of water to remain in the
coarse filter area.
Always check the Air Gap first if the drain beco­
mes blocked and there is water left in the dishwas­
her.
Note that Air Gap is not part of the dishwasher
and Is not covered by this warranty!
How to clean the pump
Unscrew the bottom front plate and the kick-plate.
Unkink the drain pump line.
MM Remove the plug from the pump's draining hose.
Water left in the pump will then drain out.
Therefore hold a bowl under the hose.
Then loosen the pumphousing lid by moving the
locking-bolt upwards(colored arrow). Move the lid
sideways and clean the pump.
Replace the pump housing lid. Be sure drain house is in
the downward position. Fold the drainline up so the plastic
end does not rattle on the bottom base pan.
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