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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope
it will meet all of your expectations and fullfill your needs for many
years to come. The Scandinavian design is a combination of clean
lines, everyday functionality and high quality. These are the hallmarks
for all of our products and this is why they are so highly appreciated
all over the world.
To get the most out of your ne
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Contents Before using your machine for Stain removal rules 22 the first time 3 Stain removal guide 22 Removing shipping bolts 3Troubleshooting 23 Packing material 3 The washer will not operate Checking water hardness 3 at all 23 Important safety instructions 4 Water is not supplied 23 Grounding instructions 4 The washer will not drain 23 Installation 5 The washer will not spin 23 Transport/Winter storage 5 Spinning is insufficient 23 Recycling 5 Vibrating and too noisy 23 Child safety 6 Technica
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Before using your machine for the first time Removing shipping bolts Checking water hardness Has the shipping bolt been removed? The quantity of detergent needed depends, If not, see the "Installation instructions"chapter. among other things, on water hardness. Phone your local water company to check the Packing material water hardness in your area. Please sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines. 3 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com
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Important safety instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or from each for several minutes. This will injury to persons when using your appliance, release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As follow basic precautions, including the the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use following: an open flame during this time. • Read all instructions before using the appliance. Warning! • Do not run appliance while you are out of the home. This appliance must be properly grounded. • Do not wash
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Important safety instructions B) Grounding instructions for a Transport/Winter storage permanently connected appliance: If the machine is to be transported or stored This appliance must be connected to a in unheated premises where the temperature grounded metal, permanent wiring system, can fall below freezing, do as follows: or an equipment-grounding terminal or lead • Empty the filter and drain pump (see the on the appliance. "Care and Cleaning" chapter). • Shut off the water to the washing ma
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Child safety • 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. • Always turn the power off to the machine when it is not in use. • Always keep smal
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Description of the washing machine 2 1. Detergent compartment 1 2. Main power button 3 3. Program panel 4. Washer door 5. Drain pump cover 6. Drain pump (behind drain pump cover) 7. Adjustable leg 4 5,6 7 Accessories Pedestal Owner's Cap holder Drain hose Inlet hose Wrench Purchased Manual (4EA) Separately ❈ Design of pedestals is subject to change without manufacturers notice. Detergent compartment 1. Detergent compartment - main-wash 2. Detergent compartment – pre-wash 3. Fabric softener compa
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Front panel 12 3 6 4 5 1. Main power button 4. Setting buttons 2. Program selector 5. Option buttons 3. Display window 6. Start/Stop button 8 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com
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Contents 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. Laundry labels • New colored items may contain excess dye Look at the item’s laundry label. The table and should therefore be washed separately below shows suitable wash programs for the first few times. different materials and wash loads. Using • Turn delicate
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Advice and tips before washing Laundry care symbols Wash cycle Tumble dry cycle Tumble dry heat setting Wash water temperature Special drying instructions Bleach instructions Ironing instructions Dry clean symbol 10 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com
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Contents Advice and tips before washing Colored cotton Save time and energy Colored cotton items labeled 140 °F (60 °C) Use the White program to save time and should be washed on HOT, at first time in energy. This program has a shorter main order to remove any excess dye. wash than a Stain - Color wash, but it is often If you do not do so, there is a risk that the long enough for normally soiled laundry. color will run. Use detergent without bleach in order to preserve the color of the fabric. E
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Advice and tips before washing because they tend to produce more suds Detergents than powder detergents when used in water temperatures of 150 F or higher. If you Note! should try a liquid detergent, start with a very Due to environmental concerns, we small amount, such as 1 to 2 tablespoons. discourage the use of chlorine bleach in your Also, liquid detergent can be used for all Asko washing machine. The tumbling wash programs without pre-wash, so add it into the action, temperature control opt
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Contents Advice and tips before washing Recommended powder detergents Amount of detergent to use ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less The amount of detergent needed varies detergent than most other washers. This is among the different brands, but for most because of their low water consumption and detergents, you need only one or two the fact that all the wash water is repeatedly tablespoons. Using too much detergent can circulated through the laundry, ensuring that result in detergent residue being
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Advice and tips before washing Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. To determine 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. Remember, you should adjust the amount of detergent you use by small amounts until you find the correct amount. Note that 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water and detergent a
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Contents Operating instructions Sort your laundry. Liquid Bleach Fabric softener See the "Advice and Tips" section 1 before washing. Main Wash Pre Wash Note! Always place underwire bras and similar garments that can damage the washing machine in a laundry net. Note! Liquid detergent Empty pockets. Coins, nails, and the like can When using liquid detergent, follow the cause damage to the machine and fabrics. detergent manufacturer’s recommendations. See the "Advice and Tips" section before For li
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Operating instructions Liquid Bleach White When using liquid bleach, follow the This selection is used for washing white bleach manufacturer’s recommendations. cotton, linen, towel and sheets The bleach will be automatically dispensed at the proper time during the wash cycle. Everyday Wear Use this program for normally soiled work Note! clothes, jeans, shirts. Do not fill above the compartment’s maximum fill level. Overfilling can cause early Bulky Items dispensing of the bleach which could res
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Operating instructions Contents Program chart Delay Pre Extra Extra Rinse Night Duration PROGRAM Wash Temperature Rinse Spin Soil Start Wash Wash Rinse +Spin Time Time(min.) Sequence Pre Wash Default + Warm* 3 High Normal ● HEAVILY Main wash 104 SOILED No Spin ~ Extra. Light ~ Selectable Cold ~ Hot – ● ● ● ● ● Ex. High Extra Heavy Default Main wash Ex. Hot 2 Medium Normal 90 SANITARY No Spin ~ Extra. Light ~ Selectable Warm* – ● ● ● ● ● ● Ex. High Extra Heavy Default Main wash Warm 2 Medium No
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Operating instructions Select settings and options Wash Temperature Wash / Rinse Extra Hot 67°C Extra. Hot / Cold By changing options and settings you Hot 41°C Hot / Cold 6 can adjust the washing program to suit Warm* 31°C Warm / Warm Warm 31°C Warm / Cold your own specific requirements. Cold – NO Heating You can of course change the options at any time until you start a wash program Soil Level Select desired soil level by pressing SOIL LEVEL button. The wash time will change according to the se
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Contents Selecting Options mode, hold the Child lock button again for 3 seconds. Note! The Child lock option will be cancelled when the Child lock button is held for 3 seconds, the power is turned off, or when the wash program Pre-wash is complete. Use this option for loads that need pre-treatment. Adds 16 minutes pre-wash and drain. Close the door and press the Start/Stop button 7 Extend Wash Adds time to the wash for better stain removal. Time remaining The time remaining is shown in hours and
