Asko D3152XL User manual Use & Care Guide D3152 EN - Page 11

softener to maximize the performance of your dishwasher. Also, in areas with hard water (9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water deposits from forming in tank and wash system. In hard water areas, 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. 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. 3-in-1/ Multi-purpose detergent Note! Read the directions for use for such products carefully. If anything is unclear, contact the detergent Press the main power switch Select program Select a program by pressing the program selector one or more times until the required program symbol lights up. See the Program guide on the opposite page. Note! For normally soiled dishes, use the Normal Wash program with Normal temperature . To save more water and energy use Economy temperature and Economy dry. If you wish to use further options continue to point 5. Otherwise you can now start the dishwasher, see point 6. Dishwasher tablets Halve the tablet if it is difficult to close the dispenser cover. There is a risk that the dishwasher detergent will not break down properly to give the correct dosage if the cover is tight and cannot be opened correctly. Press start The dishwasher will now start. It manages the entire wash automatically. Ensure that the door is properly closed or the machine will not start. Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness Water hardness Detergent amounts Soft Prewash 1 teaspoon (0-3 grains per gallon) Main wash 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons Medium Prewash 1 teaspoon (4-8 grains per gallon) Main wash 1 to 2 tablespoons hard Prewash 1 teaspoon (9+ grains*) Main wash 2 to 3 tablespoons * 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com 11