Operating instructions

Recommended powder detergents
ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less deter-
gent than most other washers. This is be-
cause of their low water consumption and the
fact that all the wash water is repeatedly cir-
culated 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. Listed below are some low-
sudsing powder detergents that have been
successfully tested in ASKO washers:
•
Fab
•
All
•
Tide HE
•
Amway SA8
•
Fresh Start
•
Wisk HE
We recommend that you do not use any
powder detergent that doesn’t wash complete-
ly out of the detergent drawer.
Detergent Amounts Based on Water
Hardness
The amount of detergent needed can vary
due to differences in water hardness. To de-
termine the water hardness in your area,
contact your local water utility or area water
softening company. The harder the water, the
more detergent you may need. Refer to the
chart below for the recommended detergent
amounts based on water hardness. Remem-
ber, you should adjust the amount of deter-
gent you use by small amounts until you find
the correct amount.Note that 12 grains and
higher is extremely hard water and detergent
alone may not be enough. You may need to
use a water softener to maximize the perfor-
mance of your washer. Also, in areas with
extremely hard water (9+) you may need to
wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard
water deposits from forming in the tank and
wash system.Different brands of detergent
have different amounts of phosphorous for
softening water. If you have hard water and
use a detergent with less than 8.7% phospho-
rous content, you may need to use more de-
tergent or use a detergent with a higher
phosphorous content.
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