Operating Instructions Washing Machine Save these instructions for future reference Dear ASKO Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from Scandinavia, which was made in Sweden. We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new machine is just as good as the outside and that the ethics and standards that went into the production of this machine are just as high as the quality and performance that you will receive from it. We hope that this product will give you many years of pleasure.
Contents Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Packing material Washer door Checking water hardness Important safety instructions Grounding instructions Installation Overflow guard function Transport/Winter storage Disposal Child safety Keep an eye on children! Activating/deactivating Child-safe Start Parts of the washing machine Detergent compartment Front panel 2 Downloaded From WashingMachine-Manual.
Contents Selecting Options Temperature Spin Delayed Start Super Rinse High Water Level Anti Wrinkle function Super Wash Pre-soak Settings You can change the following settings: Child-safe Start Automatic Door Opening Select language Care and maintenance instructions Checking the filter and drain pump Cleaning the detergent compartment Cleaning the outside of the machine Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid unpleasant smells Rinse holes under the paddle If you have hard water Troubleshooting The washe
Before using your machine for the first time Do you need this Use&Care Guide in spanish? Log onto www.askousa.com/customercare to download. ¿Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askousa.com/customercare y descárguesela. Transport protection Has the transport protection been removed? If not, see the "Transport protection" chapter. Packing material Please sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines.
Important safety instructions Save these instructions for future reference WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the appliance. • Do not run appliance while you are out of the home.
Important safety instructions B) Grounding instructions for a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. Transport/Winter storage Note This manual does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur.
Child safety Keep an eye on children! Watch out for children! • Laundry detergents are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children. • Should a child swallow detergent, give plenty to drink immediately, i.e., one or two glasses of milk or water. Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately: The National Poison center phone number is 1-800-222-1222. • Always close the door and start the appliance as soon as you put in the detergent.
Parts of the washing machine 1. Main power switch 1 2. Detergent compartment 2 3 4 3. Program panel 4. Type plate (on the inside of the glass door) 5. Hatch for drain pump 6. Drain pump (behind hatch) 7. Emergency opening tool (in enclosed plastic bag) 8. Washer door 5,6,7 8 Downloaded From WashingMachine-Manual.com Manuals Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Detergent compartment 1. 2. 3. 4. Pre Wash Main Wash Main wash liquid detergent. Fabric softener 4 1 3 2 The detergent drawer automatically dispenses the detergent and fabric softener at the appropriate times. Simply pour the measured amounts of detergent and softener into the proper compartments (as illustrated) and close the drawer. Note To avoid oversudsing, do not put detergent in the prewash compartment unless you are using one of the Heavy wash programs which has a prewash cycle.
Front panel 1 2 3 1 Main power switch 2 Program selector 3 Display window 10 Downloaded From WashingMachine-Manual.com Manuals 4 4 Options buttons 5 Start/Stop 6 Door opening Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Advice and tips before washing Here are some tips that may help you before washing. Sorting your laundry Sort items according to: • how soiled they are • color • material Clothing • Close zippers so that they don’t harm fabrics. • New colored items may contain excess dye and should therefore be washed separately the first few times. • Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces the risk of burling and fading.
Advice and tips before washing Wash cycle Tumble dry cycle Tumble dry heat setting Wash water temperature Special drying instructions Bleach instructions Ironing instructions Dry clean symbol 12 Downloaded From WashingMachine-Manual.com Manuals Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Advice and tips before washing Colored cotton Reducing allergic reactions Colored cotton items labeled 140°F (60°C) should be washed at 140°F (60°C) the first time in order to remove any excess dye. If you do not do so, there is a risk that the color will run. Use detergent without bleach in order to preserve the color of the fabric. The washing machine has a Super Rinse option. Use this for people with sensitive skin, such as those with allergies and small children.
Advice and tips before washing Detergents Detergents Eco-labeled detergents are less harmful to the environment. Detergent overdosing does not give better washing results; it merely causes a greater impact on the environment. Try to use less detergent, and increase only if you are not satisfied with the results. Laundry detergents are available in low-, normal- and high-sudsing formulas. A detergent´s ability to clean is not relative to the amount of suds it produces.
Advice and tips before washing Recommended powder detergents ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less detergent than most other washers. This is because of their low water consumption and the fact that all the wash water is repeatedly circulated through the laundry, ensuring that all the detergent is fully utilized. We recommend that you use powder detergents made specifically for front-loading washers. These are sometimes called HE (High-Efficiency) detergents.
Advice and tips before washing Amount of detergent to use The amount of detergent needed varies among the different brands, but for most detergents, you need only one or two tablespoons. Using too much detergent can result in detergent residue being left in your clothes, which can cause them to appear gray or dingy. You should start with a small amount of detergent and increase it only if the cleaning results are unsatisfactory.
Operating instructions WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this applience. 1 Sort your laundry. See the "Advice and Tips" section before washing. Note! Place underwired bras in a laundry net. Note! Empty pockets. Coins, nails, and the like can cause damage to the machine and fabrics. See the "Advice and Tips" section before washing.
Operating instructions Fabric softener Pour the fabric softener into the compartment with the symbol. Follow the recommendations on the fabric softener packaging. Note! Do not fill above the compartment’s maximum fill level. Otherwise fabric softener will be dispensed too early, which impairs the washing effect. Detergent compartment Push here to open. Pre Wash Fabric softener Main wash liquid detergent.
Operating instructions 5 Select the program You select a program by turning the program selector. The name of the selected program and its end time are displayed. Select the desired options using the option buttons. Press the Start/Stop button to start. 1. Auto This program automatically adjusts the length of the main wash and the number of rinses to the amount and type of laundry loaded in the machine. 2. Time Choice This program adjusts itself to the specified time frame or finish time.
Operating instructions 8. PermaPress Program for synthetics, blended materials, and permanent press cotton. Suitable for shirts and blouses. The temperature can be selected freely, so follow the washing instructions for each garment. Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed at 140°F (60°C). Many synthetics will come clean at 104°F (40°C) too. The maximum spin speed is 800 rpm. 9. Wool/Delicate / Hand A gentle laundry program for wool, silk, and garments that should be washed by hand.
Operating instructions Menu overview Time remaining Super Rinse 1. Auto 1. 2. Time Choice 2. 3. 3. Sani 4. Stain 4. 205° F 5. White 5. 175° F 2000 * 1800 * 160° F 1700 * 1600* 1:25 140° F 6. Color 6. 7. Quick 7. 8. PermaPress 8. 9. Wool/Delicate / Hand 9. 10. Rinse 10. 11. Spin 11. 12. Drain 12.
Operating instructions 6 Close the door and press the Start/Stop button Time remaining The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes. During the actual program, the time counts down in minutes. Once a program is selected, the estimated program time is displayed. This may differ from time to time depending on the temperature of the water entering the machine and the size of the load.
Selecting Options You can select options to adjust the washing program to suit your own specific requirements. The machine remembers which options you chose for a program (with the exception of Delayed Start) the next time you select the same program. Of course, you can change this if you want. Temperature 1. Select the temperature by pressing the -/+ buttons until the desired temperature is displayed. 2. You can select temperatures between Cold and 203°F (95°C).
Selecting Options High Water Level High Water Level means additional water is used during the main wash and rinse cycles. Can be used with all programs except Auto, Time Choice, Wool/hand wash, and Rinse. • Select High Water Level by pressing the button under the symbol. • The symbol above the button lights when this option is activated. Note! The machine takes in the additional water for High Water Level about 15 minutes after the main wash has started.
Settings You can change the following settings: • Child-safe Start • Automatic Door Opening • Language Child-safe Start Activating/deactivating Child-safe Start You can activate the Child-safe Start option to prevent children from starting the machine. • Turn off the machine using the main power switch. • Press and hold the + on the Time button and the Super Rinse button and turn on the main power switch. • Turn the program selector and choose "Child-safe Start Off" or "Child-safe Start On".
Care and maintenance instructions Checking the filter and drain pump The washing machine has a filter, where coins, hairpins, and the like can get caught. To clean the filter and drain pump: 1. Make sure the machine is empty of water and that it is switched off at the main power switch. 2. Open the hatch for the drain pump as shown in the illustration. Cleaning the detergent compartment Open the detergent compartment and lift out the insert. Rinse it and scrub it clean with a dish brush.
Care and maintenance instructions Rinse holes under the paddle If you have hard water If you think that an object, such as a nail or a paper clip, may have fallen through the wash drum, you should check the container under the paddle. Objects of this kind can rust and cause spots on clothing. Nails and other sharp objects can make holes in fabric. If you live in an area with hard water (limescale), the washer drum may develop a grayish-white coating. To remove this, empty a sachet of citric acid, approx.
Troubleshooting The washer door will not open The machine will not start 1. Check that the main power switch is on. 2. Has the power supply been cut off? Check the house fuses (circuit breakers). The washer door cannot be opened using the button with the key symbol if the power supply has been cut off. 1. Is the washer door properly closed? Push it firmly. 2. Is there power? Check the house fuses. 3. Check that you have not selected Delayed Start. Stop the program if you want.
Troubleshooting Error messages The display indicates whether an error has occurred during the program. After taking the measures described below, turn off the machine to exit error message mode. The error messages that may be shown are: The door is not closed If the display shows Close the door, you tried to start a program with the washer door open. Close the door and the program will start. Over filling If the display indicates Over filling: 1. Shut off the water tap. 2.
Technical information Technical data Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Cylinder volume: Max. laundry capacity: Spin speed (rpm) Rated power: Heater output: Water pressure: Wash drum and liquid compartment material: Outer casing material: Water connection: Drain: 30 Downloaded From WashingMachine-Manual.com Manuals 33 1/2'' (850mm) 23 7/16'' (595mm) 23.0" (585mm) 161 (172)lb (with outer door) 13.2gal (50l) 13lb (6kg) 400 - 1600 See serial number tag and rating plate. See serial number tag and rating plate.
Transport protection Before the machine is used, the three transport protection devices should be removed as shown below. Each transport protection device consists of a screw, a washer, and a rubber spacer. After the protection device has been removed, the rubber spacer acts as a plug for the holes for the device and also as a damper. • First remove the screws and the washers. • Then remove the rubber spacers.
Installation instructions Read these instructions carefully and completely before you install the machine. The installation should be carried out by a qualified person who is familiar with all local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing connections. Cosmetic damage must be reported to your dealer within five days from the date of purchase. After unpacking the washer, thoroughly check the unit for cosmetic damage.
Installation instructions Drain outlet connection Grounding instructions The machine is supplied with the outlet hose already attached. The hose should be extended over a suitable sink edge or drain pipe at a height of 24" to 36" (610 mm to 914 mm) above the bottom of the unit. (The lower height is preferable.) Make sure the hose is not kinked. This appliance must be grounded.
Installation instructions Built-in installation ASKO washers can be installed beneath a cabinet or worktop with a height of 34½" (876 mm) or in a closet. There must be a gap of about ½" (12 mm) all around the machine, including between the rear edge of the machine's top panel and the back wall. The opening width must be at least 24½" (622 mm). Space must also be available for the inlet and drain hoses. See the illustration below for measurements and positions.
Reversing the door 1. Hinge pins (top and bottom) 2. Cover washer 3. Plastic plugs (on the upper and lower edges) Downloaded From WashingMachine-Manual.com Manuals 4. 5. 6. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Reversing the door You can choose whether the door is hung on the right or the left. Follow these instructions: 1. Remove the Toe kick. 2. Unscrew the 2 screws on the hinges. 6. Move the plastic plugs on the upper and lower edges of the door. Use a flat screwdriver to remove the plugs. 3. Lift the door up and remove it. Support the door while doing this. 4. Remove both door pins (top and bottom). Fit them on the opposite side of the door. Refit the hinges. 7.
Service and guarantee It is important to register your product warranty by logging onto www.askousa.com/customercare/registration and filling out all required fields within 90 days from the date of purchase. After doing so, you will be e-mailed a certificate that will extend the original warranty for one additional year. If you do not have access to the internet, complete the warranty card included with the product and mail it to the address on the warranty card within 90 days of the date of purchase.
Service and guarantee Warranty ASKO Appliances Inc. will not pay for: Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the appliance. 2. Repair damage due to shipment, delivery, installation, misuse or abuse. 3. Instruct how to use the appliance. 4. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 5. Correct house plumbing, including drainage problems related to improper installation. 6. Clean or service air device in drain line.
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Quick guide 1 4 Note! Place underwired bras in a laundry net. 5 Washing Select the program • Empty pockets and close zippers. • Read the item’s laundry label. • Sorting laundry. 2 Load the laundry • Pressing the main power switch. • If the door is closed, press the Door Opening button (key symbol) and the door will open after a few seconds. • Load the laundry and close the door. 3 Detergent compartment • Select a program by turning the program selector. • Select options and settings.
