ASKO 1653 - Manual (Page 16)

Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy
Small particles
deposited on
items Spray arm or arms
not rotating freely Be sure a utensil or handle has not prevented their turning.
Detergent Use only fresh detergent, stored in a tightly closed container in a cool dry
place. Fill dispenser only when ready to start the dishwasher. Use the
recommended amount of detergent, especially with hard water.
Low water
pressure Check that the wafer valve is fully open. Make sure that the water pressure
is between 18 and 176 PSI.
Improper loading
of dishes
Load dishes to prevent water and detergent from being trapped in or
between items. Water should circulate freely.
Marks and
discoloration
Aluminum utensils
rubbing against
items during
washing Be sure aluminum utensils, especially light weight foil-type pans, do not
touch dishes.
To remove spots, use a non-abrasive cleaner.
Yellow or brown
marks
Iron or manganese
in water
Temporary solution: Pour 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of citric acid crystals
in instead of the prewash detergent directly on the inside of the door.
Follow this preWash with a full detergent wash. Use the heavy wash pro­
gram.
Permanent solution: Install an iron removal system in the water supply.
Copper with
sterling silver Yellow film on sterling silver results when you wash copper utensils in the
same load. Silver polish will usually remove this stain.
Tea or coffee
(tannic acid) Tea or coffee can stain cups. Remove stains by hand, using a solution of
1/2 cup bleach and 3 cups warm water. (Do not use on sterling silver or
silver plate.)
Discoloration of
stainless steel,
silver plate or
sterling silver Allowing salty or
acidic foods to
remain on flatware Rinse flatware that is to stand several hours before washing.
Stainless steel
contacting silver
Do not put stainless steel and silver flatware in the same silverware basket
compartment. Direct contact between these metals can cause permanent
damage to silver.
Clean stained items with silver polish.
Do not use abrasives on stainless steel or silver.
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