ASKO 1653 - Manual (Page 17)

Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy
Distortion of
plastics
Plastic item has
low heat tolerance Plastics vary in their ability to tolerate heat. Check washing instructions for
all plastic items to be sure they are dishwasher safe. If they are, place in
top rack, away from the heating element.
Marks on mela­
mine and plastics Porous material Use a special cleaner for plastic.
DO NOT use bleach or scouring powder on these materials.
Cloudy film on
glassware-etching
of glass Too much deter­
gent, especially in
soft water If vinegar or citric acid rinse doesn't remove film, the cloudiness is "etching"
This is permanent. To prevent etching, use the least amount (one teaspoon)
of recommended dishwasher detergent if you have soft water.
Use a good quality dishwasher detergent and rinse aid. Do not overload the
machine. Water should drculate freely to assure adequate rinsing and
draining.
Use drying without heat.
Rinse aid used
with soft water
Use rinse aid in hard water areas only.
Dishes not dry Non-heated drying Be sure to select heated drying for the driest results. Allow more drying
time when using non-heated drying.
No rinse aid Fill rinse aid dispenser. Rinse aids help dishes to dry faster.
(Note: Used only in hard water areas).
Plastic items Certain plastic materials are difficult to dry. Plastics may need towel drying.
Improper loading or
unloading Do not overload or nest items. Be sure all surfaces drain well. Load items
with concave bases so as much water as possible can run off. Unload the
bottom rack first. Water from dishes in the top rack may be spilling into the
bottom rack.
Water not hot
enough Dishes washed with the HI water temperature setting will dry the fastest.
Dry cycle
interrupted
(Door opened too
soon)
If the door is opened during the heated dry cycle, the heating element does
come back on after the door is re-closed. If the dishwasher door is opened
immediately after the dry cycle is compieted and then shut again, the dam­
per door is closed, trapping warm humid air. It is best then to leave door
open slightly.
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