ASKO 1653 - Manual (Page 15)

Poor dishwashing results
Try the following remedies:
Poor resuits may not always be caused by the machine. Read through the chart below before contacting your
servicer.
Problem Possible Cause Suggested Remedy
Spotting and
filming Hard water Use the maximum recommended amount (3 tablespoons) of dishwasher
detergent. You may need a home water softener.
To remove hard water spots, try a vinegar rinse:
• Wash and rinse load as usual.
• Remove all metal items from dishwasher.
• Do not add detergent.
• Pour two cups of vinegar into a bowl and set it on the bottom rack of
the dishwasher.
• Run the dishes through an entire wash program.
If the vinegar rinse doesn't work, repeat the above process substituting
1/4 cup citric acid crystals (available at most drug stores) for the vinegar.
Wiping with a damp cloth should remove spots from metal items. For
sterling and silver plated flatware, rub with a towel, or use a good cream
silver polish.
Filter system Check filter system to be sure it is clean and properly installed.
No rinse aid Does the rinse aid dispenser need to be filled? (Note: Used only in hard
water areas.)
Water not hot
enough Use the HI water temperature for best results when washing heavily soiled
or greasy items, except for fine china and delicate crystal.
Too little water Check that the water valve is fully open. Make sure thaf the wafer
pressure is befween 18 and 176 PSI.
Dishwasher
detergent
Check the filter in the inlet valve.
Use only the correct amount of dishwasher detergent according to the
hardness of the water and the wash program you have selected. Do not
use old or caked detergent. Store the dishwasher detergent in a dry place
and in a closed container.
Change the dishwasher detergent, if the result is still unsatisfactory.
Items not loaded
properly
Check that you have loaded the items according to the instructions on
pages 6 and 7.
Spray arms rotate
poorly or stand still
Do not overload. Make sure spray can reach all soiled surfaces.
Check that both spray arms can rotate freely and that items do not ob­
struct the movement of the spray arms. Lift the arms and make sure that
no grains of dirt etc. retard the rotation of the spray arms. If necessary,
clear the obstruction, refit the arms and check that they rotate freely.
Make sure that the holes in the spray arms are not blocked by dirt. If
necessary, clear fhe holes with a pointed object.
Strainer blocked Check the strainer. Clean if necessary. See the instructions on page 13.
Excessive loam in
the machine
Flatware incorrectly
loaded
Use only dishwasher detergent.
Pay particular attention to spoons so that they do not nest in each other
and prevent water penetration.
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