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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfi ll 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.
To get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that you read
the operating instructions before using it. The operating instructions also
include information on how you can help protect the environment.

Operating Instructions

Washing Machine

W8844XL W
WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfi ll 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CARE AND CLEANING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Cleaning the trap and the drainage pump Child safety Cleaning the detergent compartment Installation Cleaning the outside of the machine Overfl ow guard function Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid Transport/winter storage unpleasant smells Packing material...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do you need this Use&Care Guide in Spanish? Log on to www.askona.com/ customer-care to download. ¿Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askona. com/customer-care y descárguesela. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR of children is necessary when the FUTURE REFERENCE appliance is used near children.
  • Page 4: Child Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS open fl ame during this time. CHILD SAFETY • This machine can be used by children • Children must be watched to ensure aged 8 and over, as well as by people they do not play with the machine. with reduced physical capacity, •...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Activate Child-safe Start (button lock) You can activate the Child-safe Start option (button lock) to prevent children from starting the washing machine (see the Settings section). Activate child safety catch (for detergent compartment) On the inside of the detergent compartment is a child safety catch.
  • Page 6: Installation

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION DISPOSAL • Conduct installation and connection When the machine has reached the in accordance with the separate end of its service life and is to be installation instructions. disposed of, it should immediately be made unusable by removing the door •...
  • Page 7: Advice And Tips Before Washing

    ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING LAUNDRY LABEL SYMBOLS Examples of washing instructions and recommended programs. Always follow the washing instructions for each garment. Laundry labels Material Program Heavily soiled cotton, linen, white, and light- Sani HOT to EXTRA HOT colored items. Normally soiled cotton, linen, cotton/polyester.
  • Page 8 ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING TUMBLE DRY CYCLE WASH CYCLE Normal wash cycle Machine dry Permanent Press or Wrinkle Normal setting Resistant setting Permanent Press or Wrinkle Gentle/Delicate setting Resistant setting Hand wash only Gentle or Delicate setting Do not wash Do not tumble dry Do not wring.
  • Page 9: Sorting Your Laundry

    ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING Here are some tips that may help you before washing. WOOL These fabrics are labeled for either machine wash or SORTING YOUR LAUNDRY hand wash. The machine’s Wool/hand Wash program is at least as gentle as washing by hand. Sort items according to: Wool is especially sensitive to processes such as •...
  • Page 10: Dyeing Fabrics

    Remove the laundry then run the washer through a Normal wash program to get rid of any remaining detergent. We recommend that you don’t use bleach in your ASKO washer. The tumbling wash action, temperature control options, extended wash times and proper amount of detergent are suffi...
  • Page 11: Amount Of Detergent To Use

    USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO USE The amount of detergent needed varies among the diff erent 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.
  • Page 12: Add Detergent And Fabric Softener

    USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Powder detergent ADD DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER Pour the powder into the main wash compartment, and pre-wash compartment as well if desired. Do not use the separator in the main detergent compartment. Liquid detergent When using a liquid detergent, observe the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Page 13: Program Selection

    USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed PROGRAM SELECTION at HOT. Very lightly soiled laundry often comes clean You select a program by turning the program selector. already at WARM. The spin speed can be selected The selected program is shown on the display.
  • Page 14: Selecting Options

    USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE WARM 1:40 once the program has ended you must select the Spin SELECTING OPTIONS or Drain program to drain the water from the machine You can select options to adjust the wash program before you open the washer door. to suit your own specifi...
  • Page 15: During The Programme

    USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE DURING THE PROGRAMME High Water Level Time remaining Use High Water Level if a garment’s laundry label shows The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes. this symbol. High Water Level means additional water is The time remaining is updated three times during the used during the main wash and rinse cycles.
  • Page 16: Settings

    SETTINGS HOW TO CHOOSE THE SETTINGS YOU CAN CHANGE THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS 1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. 2. Press and hold the Stop button and then press the Child-safe Start main power switch. Then press the Stop button 5 You can activate the Child-safe Start option to prevent times within 10 seconds.
  • Page 17: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE TRAP AND THE CLEANING THE DETERGENT DRAINAGE PUMP COMPARTMENT The washing machine has a trap where small items such Pull out the detergent compartment using the release as coins, buttons, and hairpins can collect. To clean the button.
  • Page 18: Rinse Holes Under The Agitator

    CARE AND CLEANING RINSE HOLES UNDER THE AGITATOR IF YOU HAVE HARD WATER If you suspect that objects such as nails or paper clips If you live in an area with hard water (high limescale may have fallen into the wash drum, you should check content), a grayish-white coating may form on the the space under the paddles.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING THE WASHER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN THE MACHINE WILL NOT START • Check that the main power switch is on. • Is the washer door properly closed? Push it fi rmly. Then press the Start button. • Has the power supply been cut off ? Check the house fuses (circuit breakers).
  • Page 20: Error Messages

    TROUBLESHOOTING Water Inlet Fault ERROR MESSAGES Check: If an error occurs during the program, a message is shown on the display. To exit the message after taking • that the tap on the water pipe is open. action, turn the machine off and then back on. •...
  • Page 21: Technical Information

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL DATA Height: 33 1/2'' (850 mm) Width: 23 1/2'' (597 mm) Depth: 27 7/8'' (716 mm) Weight: 181 lb (82 kg) Cylinder volume: 20,1 gal (76,8 l) Rated power: See serial number tag and rating plate. Heater output: See serial number tag and rating plate.
  • Page 22: Transport Protection

    TRANSPORT PROTECTION 3. Remove the plastic covers from the plugs. Push the Remove the three transport bolts and the plastic plugs plastic covers into the three holes that contained the for locking the machine for transport before using the plugs. Save the plastic plugs in case the machine is machine.
  • Page 23: Installation

    ASKO Dryer, which is equipped with a matching receptacle. The plug supplied with the washer can only be used with an ASKO Dryer. If the washer is used separately or with another dryer, it must be on a separate 208-240 V single-phase circuit.
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty - Residential Appliances

    IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED used in marine, mobile, or aeronautical applications WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS must be fi led with ASKO within one (1) year from date FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some jurisdictions of purchase. Service will be provided during normal do not allow exclusion or limitations regarding warranty business hours.
  • Page 25 EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. IN Customer Care at 1-800-898-1879. After your purchase NO EVENT SHALL ASKO OR THE MANUFACTURER and prior to fi rst use of the ASKO Product, register AND THEIR RESPECTIVE PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES your ASKO Product with ASKO by utilizing the address AND AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OTHER information below.
  • Page 26: Program Chart

    PROGRAM CHART Consumption values Program 1. Auto 2. Time Choice EXTRA HOT 30,9 2.98 2:56 3. Sani 28,0 1.51 2:50 23,5 1.51 2:31 4. White WARM 23,5 0.92 2:12 5. Color 21,4 1.61 1:49 6. Quick 0.17 0:55 7. Everyday Wear WARM 21,1 0.80...
  • Page 27 YOUR NOTES Customer Care Center, 1-800-898-1879, www.askona.com...
  • Page 28: Quick Guide

    CLOSE THE WASHER DOOR AND PRESS THE START BUTTON The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes. We reserve the right to make changes. www.askona.com WM80.2 W8844XL W US/CA en (11-16)

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