Operating Instructions Washing Machine Save these instructions for future reference Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfill your needs for many years to come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality, and high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the world.
Contents Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Packing material Washer door Language selection Checking water hardness Important safety instructions Grounding instructions Installation Overflow guard function Transport/Winter storage Disposal Child safety Keep an eye on children! Child safety catch Parts of the washing machine Detergent compartment Advice and tips before washing Sorting your laundry Clothing Laundry labels Colored cotton Unbleached linen Wool Rayon fi
Contents Installation Connection to water supply 28 Service 31 Electrical installation Quick guide 28 28 36 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Before using your machine for the first time Do you need this Use&Care Guide in Spanish? Log on to www.askousa.com/customer-care to download. ¿Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askousa.com/customer-care y descárguesela. 4 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Remove any transport protection devices before installing the machine. See the "Transport protection" chapter. Packing material Please sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines. Washer door • The washer door cannot be opened until the machine is connected to the electricity supply. • To open the door manually, see "The washer door will not open" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter.
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 Disposal 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.
Child safety Child safety catch Keep an eye on children! WARNING! Be observant of 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Main power switch Detergent compartment Program panel Serial number plate (on inside of washer door) Drain pump cover Drain pump (behind cover) Washer door 1 2 3 5,6 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Detergent compartment 1. Pre Wash 2. Main Wash 3. Fabric softener 1 2 3 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. 10 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.
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 1. Close zippers and Velcro straps so they won’t damage fabrics. 2. New colored items may contain excess dye and should therefore be washed separately the first few times. 3. Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces the risk of burling and fading. 4. Empty pockets and wash them inside out if possible.
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 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Advice and tips before washing Colored cotton 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. Unbleached linen Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed at 140 °F (60 °C), using detergent containing no bleach or optical whiteners.
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. Please visit our homepage www.askousa.
Operating instructions Wash ball or net WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. 1 Sort your laundry. See the "Advice and tips before washing" chapter. Place underwired bras in a laundry net. 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 5 Select the program Program Spin Speed Time remaining Temperature The display shows the program name, the water temperature, and the spin speed. The washing machine has a number of preselected programs when delivered from the factory. The preselected programs can be replaced. Contact the Customer Care Center for information on which programs are available and how to alter the preselected programs.
Operating instructions Rinse This program performs one cold rinse cycle + spin. Suitable for laundry that just needs to be dampened. MOP Wash, 194 °F (90 °C) Program suitable for different types of mop. The program has two rinses that use a large amount of water. MOP Wash, 140 °F (60 °C) Program suitable for different types of mop. The program has two rinses that use a large amount of water. Micro fibre wash, 140 °F (60 °C) Program for laundry made of microfibers, such as microfiber cloths.
Operating instructions Program chart Program Normal Hot, 140 °F (60 °C) Normal Warm, 104 °F (40 °C) Heavy Wash, 194 °F (90 °C) Heavy Wash, 140 °F (60 °C) Sani, 194 °F (90 °C) Pre Temp. °F Num- Spin speed Max. load Water consumption rpm ( lb) (approx. gallon) Wash ber of rinsHot Cold es X X White, 140 °F (60 °C) 140 5 1400 18 21,7 0,0 1.20 3:05 194 3 1400 18 19,3 1,8 2.
Operating instructions 6 Close the washer door and press the Start/Stop button NOTE! A few seconds after you start a program, the washing machine will begin to fill with water from the hot and cold supplies. If for some reason no hot water is available, the machine waits for one minute and then fills with cold water only. The wash drum does not start to rotate until it begins to fill with water. Time remaining "Program Started" is shown on the display.
Settings You can change the following settings: • • • • • Language Child-safe Start Door opening Temperature °C/°F Water intake Do as follows to open the settings menu: 1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. 2. Press and hold the Door Opening button and then press the main power switch. Then press the Door Opening button 5 times within 10 seconds. 3. Select the setting you want to change by turning the program selector. 4. Press the Door Opening button once. 5.
Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the trap and the drain pump The washing machine has a trap where small items such as coins, buttons, and hairpins can collect. To clean the trap and the drain pump, do as follows: 1. Make sure the machine is empty of water and switched off at the main power switch. Cleaning the detergent compartment NOTE! Do not run the detergent compartment through a dishwasher! Pull the detergent compartment out as far as it will go. 2. Open the door.
Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid unpleasant smells Modern detergents often allow laundry to be washed at low temperatures. This means that small deposits can build up in the machine. These, in turn, may lead to unpleasant odors developing. To avoid this, we recommend running a 203 °F (95 °C) wash program once a month. When you do this, use a small quantity of detergent. It is not necessary to put any laundry in the machine.
Care and maintenance instructions Rinse holes under the paddle If you suspect that objects such as nails or paper clips may have fallen into the wash drum, you should check the space under the paddles. Such objects can rust and cause spots on clothing. Nails and other sharp objects can cause holes in fabrics. Do as follows: If you have hard water If you live in an area with hard water (high limescale content), a grayish-white coating may form on the wash drum.
Troubleshooting The washer door will not open 1. Check that the main power switch is on. 2. Is there power? Check your home’s fuses (circuit breakers). The washer door cannot be opened with the door opening button (with the key symbol) if the power is off. If nothing else works, the washer door can be opened as follows: If in the future the washer door does not open when the wash program has finished, call the Customer Care Center. The machine will not start 1.
Troubleshooting Error messages If an error occurs during the program, a message is shown on the display. To exit the message after taking action, turn the machine off and then back on. The error messages that may be shown in the display are: Close the door Close the washer door and the program will start. Overfilling Action: 1. Shut off the water tap. 2. Unscrew the hose. 3. Clean the filter in the intake valve on the machine. 4. Screw the hose back on. 5. Turn on the tap. 6.
Technical information Technical data 26 Height: 33 1/2'' (850 mm) Width: 23 1/2'' (597 mm) Depth: 23 7/8" (606 mm) Weight: 161 lb (73 kg) Cylinder volume: 15,9 gal (60 l) Max. laundry capacity: 18 lb (8 kg) Spin speed (rpm): 400-1400 Rated power: See serial number tag and rating plate. Heater output: See serial number tag and rating plate.
Transport protection Remove the three transport bolts and the plastic plugs for locking the machine for transport before using the machine. NOTE! 1. Loosen and remove the bolts as illustrated below. If the machine is to be transported, the bolts and plastic plugs for locking the machine during transport must be installed to prevent damage to the machine through shaking. If the transport bolts or plastic plugs have been lost, you can order new ones from your retailer.
Installation Connection to water supply Electrical installation At the factory, the machine is set for connecting to both hot and cold water supplies. The machine can be set for cold water intake only. See the section "Settings". The machine is prepared for coin operation. Such installation must be carried out by a qualified professional. Water intake Hot water connection A few seconds after you start a program, the washing machine will begin to fill with water from the hot and cold supplies.
Installation Water supply connection Since ASKO washers have a built-in heating element, you only need a cold water inlet. The connection should be made by someone who is sufficiently skilled. Use the hose supplied with the washer. (The inlet hose is marked for correct connection.) The water pressure must be in the range 15–146 PSI. A valve should be fitted on the water supply pipe.
Installation Built-in installation WARNING! Connection to a permanently wired supply point must be made only by a qualified electrician Grounding instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Service It is important to register your product warranty by logging onto "http://www.askousa.com/customercare/register-my-appliance/" 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.
Service Warranty How to contact ASKO Appliances Inc. • 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. ASKO Appliances Inc. ASKO Appliances Inc. will not pay for: Write to us at: P.O.
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Quick guide 1 Washing 1. Empty pockets and close zippers. 2. Read the item’s laundry label. 3. Sorting laundry. NOTE! Place underwired bras in a laundry net. 2 Load the laundry 1. Pressing the main power switch. 2. If the washer door is closed, press the Door Opening button (key symbol) and the door will open. 3. Load the laundry and close the washer door. 3 Detergent compartment 1. Pour detergent into the main wash compartment, and pre-wash compartment as well if required.
