Top 20 Asko 24 in. D3250 Built-in Dishwasher Questions & Answers

put it out from the source. check the pump to see if there is anything wrong with it. you can change the pump if there is a damage on it.

Most likely is activated overflow system. This means water leaks under the dishwasher and is activated drain pump to prevent flooding. The simplest is to lean on either side the dishwasher so if there is water on the floor, that's it. Now you need to identify and repair the leaks. You can not be excluded that a defective triac by driving the drain pump placed on circuit board. It very rarely happens and some brands signals a failure by display or LED diodes . Dado

The drain cup normally has water in it after it drains. The pump runs it empty, but when it stops, some water runs back down from the drain hose, which you see in the drain cup. If there is water in the bottom of the tub, you may be having some siphoning coming back after draining. Check to make sure the drain hose has been routed up to the bottom of the countertop as per the installation instructions. That's what prevents siphoning, and its very important so it doesn't suck sewer water back in with the clean dishes!!

I have a D3450 that was doing the same. Eventually I ascertained that there was a pressure switch that was not functioning properly. On the D3250 it was only accessible from the rear after taking off the lower panel on the back. It was a black part with a red membrane of sorts. I just disconnected its wire connector instead of replacing the part as it was rather expensive. I've been running mine machine at least 2x day for months since with no problems. Good luck!

Check the manual for the meaning of the flashing lights, and then look on this site for solutions to the problem. If all lights are flashing the water fill has probably overflowed into the base pan. It is usually a simple fix that is detailed in several places. Check under Asko dishwashers of different models because many have the same problem.

The thing that immediately comes to mind is a faulty door switch or latch. The door switch can be replaced and you might be ok. But the latch would be more tricky to check. Sometimes if dishwasher is not level or if the door springs are misalinged the door tends to slip and release the latch due to pressure. It works when you open and shut. But not sure about the night time cycle. That sounds a bit creepy if it starts again by itself. Why not put a tape around the door and then start. That will help eliminate the obvious ones. The other thing that exends dishwasher cycle time is the lack of adequate water temperature. Could be heater or thermostat or both. You should be able to stroll through the parts by selecting categories on this site. http://www.repairclinic.com/Shop-For-Parts/a9b126d867701/Model-D3251White-Asko-Dishwasher-Parts

Not sure about this brand or if this will help but.... if you are talking about the machine stopping before cycle is done, make sure you are using automatic dishwasher detergent, (yes, I know this is a stupid statement but......., and that there is no regular dish soap on any items being washed . I had a husband at one time that thought the soaps were interchangeable and the bubbles tripped the overflow switch, (ours had a "float" instead of switch), we had a mess.

The reason our Asko D3250 had this problem was because of a leak. The pump hose (approx. 2" black rubber hose - find it here http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Pump-Hose/8801409/1810263) was split, causing a leak and the blinking heavy wash light. The sensor did its job and picked up the leak.If you're handy you don't necessarily need to call a repairman in to accomplish the work. You don't need to pull the front of the dishwasher apart. Unplug the power to the dishwasher. Take off the back bottom panel. Next, test where the leak is coming from. Place pans below the holes found on the bottom of the dishwasher. They are visible when removing the back panel and are most likely at the rear of the dishwasher. Plug the power back in then start the dishwasher. If your problem is a leak, you will easily spot it with a flashlight. After ordering and installing your part, make sure to dry all water that has settled in the bottom of the dishwasher. You can easily accomplish this through the back of the dishwasher with the panel removed. If it's still damp the sensor will continue to detect water. Once dry, start the cycle to make sure there are no more leaks before reinstalling the panel.

Your springs are faulty.you have two of them and will need to pull the unit out and inspect.usually on asko dishwasher you have to order the whole tension spring assembly .

Dear Sir:See the diagrams attached and proceed with the common sense logic.

Hello, welcome to FixYa.

On these Asko the drain pump operation can be very deceiving, appearing to operate (the impeller may even spin) yet cannot pump out the water...I've change many of these pumps for this reason, it is quite common in my experience.

If you have, as you mentioned insured all lines are clear and free of obstructions, you'll have to replace the pump. Here's what Asko has to say about these pumps...

**Drain pump

The drain pump consists of a synchronous motor with an output of 30 W and a pump impeller. The direction of rotation is random, which makes it partially self-cleaning.**

this by nature (the synchronous design specifically) makes them vulnerable to failures though it appears to operate...It cannot pump once the volume of water is present.

The original part number replacement is # 8078089 and usually retail for around $50.00US.

Here is a link that should work for identification and ordering information for the drain pump assembly.

http://www.repairclinic.com/PartDetail/Drain-Pump/8078089/1488933

Let me know if I can assist you in any manner going forward. Good luck. and Thank you for choosing FixYa.

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Hello, jeff I was trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I was going back to some customers that asked questions in the past and it appeared that no one answered them, so I thought I would take some of my personal time to see if I can help. Even though this site may not have your exact model or brand, This link will help you tons. Here is a link to about everything you want to know about your dishwasher, from repair to trouble shooting it,pictures, video's. Just scroll around and you will see tons of information to almost any question you might have on your dishwasher. If you go to this link and click around, I am sure you will find out so much about your dishwasher, you will know more that the company that made it. Here Is the link for you to click on>> http://home.howstuffworks.com/dishwasher.htm Please if this helped you at all, if you can find the time to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help , I would appreciate it. Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive,Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. Thanks,Mike http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean

Hello, robert I was trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I was going back to some customers that asked questions in the past and it appeared that no one answered them, so I thought I would take some of my personal time to see if I can help. Even though this site may not have your exact model or brand, This link will help you tons. Here is a link to about everything you want to know about your dishwasher, from repair to trouble shooting it,pictures, video's. Just scroll around and you will see tons of information to almost any question you might have on your dishwasher. If you go to this link and click around, I am sure you will find out so much about your dishwasher, you will know more that the company that made it. Here Is the link for you to click on>> http://home.howstuffworks.com/dishwasher.htm Please if this helped you at all, if you can find the time to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help , I would appreciate it. Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive,Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help. Thanks,Mike http://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean

Hi, welcome to FixYa. At the point of opening the Asko dishwasher, is there water present (has the unit filled) with the delicate light blinking. Let me and we can go forward from there. If you could possible verify it is indeed a D3250 it will save any confusion. Thank you for choosing FixYa. I look forward your reply. Regards, Macmarkus :)

The click is for the motor to start up and so when you do not hear the motor and pump working this needs to be probed. The cycle seems to start off well, the inlet works to open andlet water into the washer. Now check the voltage at the pump while the relay clicks. If there is supply without action then the pump /motor is faulty. If not there is fault in the program controller or relay contacts.
You need to use a multimeter to check the voltages if you are familiar with the circuits.
This will confirm if the motor is good or the pump is working.

if no water is entering the machine the problem is not going to be in the pump the noise you hear is the pump running with too litle water check for power at the water valve if proper voltage is present you have a faulty or plugged valve if no power check the float switch it is there to keep the dishwasher from over filling it may be stuck in the over fill position which would explain the fault code you mentioned . try to reset it and test .

Hello, Welcome to FixYa. To answer your question..."What does F2 mean ?", the good news...It is likely nothing very serious, but the "resolve" requires some investigation on your part. F2 means the control has indicated a overfill. This is meaning the overfill switch is indicating an overfill has been detected. Whether the unit has actually overfilled or not remains to be seen. It may in fact have been caused by a long drain or backed up drain. I'm presently on my iphone so I can't post the pertinent info to resolve the error directly, however if you copy and paste this link to your browser all the info will be there and it will apply to your model Asko as well. http://www.fixya.com/support/t7832382-f2_mean Either that or visit my profile page and you'll see other post relating to the Asko F2 error, its meaning and remedy. Hope this helps, let me know and good luck. Regards, Macmarkus :)

Check to see that both upper and lower arms are working. You can do this by suddenly opening the diswasher about 6 in and observing if the wand arm on top is revolving. This is done by water from the lower arm being pumped up through a tube mounted in the lower basket that centers over the lower arm and upper arm. Check that the tube is clear. check that water from the lower arm center is being pumped. Check that the hole is clear. if you have hard water, then sometimes the holes get clogged up and the arm will not rotate.(just like a lawn sprinkler) The upper arm rotating is what washes the detergent out of the soap dispenser. To aid in cleaning the spray holes, pour some white vinegar in the bottom of the machine about two cups, and turn the machine on high temp wash. Do not let the mixture drain out untill you have cycled it about five times. When the wash cycle has about finished stop and restart. The acid in the vinegar will help disolve the calcium and hardened soap. After the finish rinse cycle, you can put a little lemon juice in the machine and let it was through, that way the vinegry smell will disapate.

Hi,

The scum, film and white residue problems have started since the reduction of phosphates in dishwasher detergents.

Here is a tip that will help you to solve the problem of films, residue, and scum in your dishwasher.

Dishwasher Residue and Film on Dishes

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Try different detergents--some do work better than others. Make sure the water is being heated properly. Good luck!