Troubleshooting strategy ..........................................7 Overview: Panels and programs ......................................8 Program tables ............................................... 10 Program selection, options and making settings WM70.3 ............................18 Program selection, options and making settings WM70.2 ............................26 Program selection, options and making settings WM70.1 ............................29 Service menu WM70.3..........................................33 Service menu WM70.2..........................................
Service manual WM70 Introduction You are holding the service manual for WM70 type washing machines. It should be easy to service a washing machine. It is important that you, as a service technician, are given the conditions to be able to carry out work in an efficient and satisfactory way. Our hope is that this service manual is a useful tool for your daily work.
Service manual WM70 General product information In conjunction with the introduction of the WM70 (August 2010), our washing machines have been altered in a number of areas. Here we present the changes to the wash drum and wash agitators. • Larger wash drum:...
Service manual WM70 Troubleshooting strategy At Asko, we believe in always remaining focused on the customer, and as an ASKO service technician, you are one of the most important ambassadors of our brand. As such, it is important that the customer finds the service callout a pleasant experience. Troubleshooting is an important...
Service manual WM70 Overview: Panels and programs WM70.3 LCD 3 LCD 2 LCD 1 Programs: 14, where one consists of the menu for settings (Program 15) for V826, it is possible to add a program(stain program) Optionsl: Settings: LCD 2...
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Service manual WM70 WM70.1 Programs: Options: 4 or 6 Settings:...
Service manual WM70 Program The tables present a few examples of the energy, water and time consumption of a few different programme settings. Consumption can vary according to water pressure, water hardness, water supply temperature, room temperature, load weight and content, variations in the power supply and selected options.
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Service manual WM70 Machine tpe: WM70.3 Market: EU Max load: 8kg Rinse setting:5 Prog Load Pre- Load Temp Rpm l h:mm kWh wash Auto Stain Time program Heavy Bomull 1600 2:46 2,17 1600 2:40 1,20 Normal White/Colour Cotton 1600 3:22...
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Service manual WM70 Machine type: WM70.3 Market: Swan Max load: 6kg Rinse Setting: 5 Prog Load Pre- Load Temp h:mm wash Auto Stain Time program Heavy Cotton 1600 2:36 2,17 1600 2:35 1,20 Normal White/Colour Cotton 1600 2:22 1,20 1600...
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Service manual WM70 Machine type: WM70.2 Market: EU Max load: 8kg Rinse setting: 3 Pre- Prog Load Load Temp h:mm wash Auto Time program 1600 2:46 2,17 Heavy Cotton 1600 2:40 1,20 1600 3:15 1,20 Normal White/ Cotton Colour 1600...
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Service manual WM70 Machine type: WM70.2 Market: US Max load: 8kg Rinse setting: 3 Pre- Prog Load Load Temp h:mm wash Auto Time program 1600 2:46 2,17 Heavy Cotton 1600 2:40 1,20 1600 2:21 1,20 Normal White/ Cotton Colour 1600...
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Service manual WM70 Machine type: WM70.2 Market: AU Max load: 7kg Rinse setting: 3 Pre- Prog Load Load Temp h:mm wash Auto Time program 1600 2:46 2,17 Heavy Cotton 1600 2:40 1,20 1600 3:21 1,13 Normal White/ Cotton Colour 1600...
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Service manual WM70 Machine type: WM70.1 Market: EU Max load: 8kg Rinse setting: 5 Pre- Prog Load Load Temp h:mm wash Auto Heavy Cotton 1600 2:46 2,17 1600 2:40 1,20 Normal White/ Cotton Colour 1600 3:22 1,20 1600 3:04 0,67...
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Service manual WM70 Machine type: WM70.1 Market: Swan Max load: 6kg Rinse setting: 5 Pre- Prog Load Load Temp h:mm wash Auto Heavy Cotton 1600 2:36 1,79 1600 2:35 1,01 Normal White/ Cotton Colour 1600 2:22 1,14 1600 2:08 0,64...
Service manual WM70 Program selection, options and making settings WM70.3 Start/Stop Spin Press to start a programme. Maximum rpm varies depending on Press and hold for three seconds to stop the choice of program a programme. No spin Delayed start...
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Service manual WM70 Program selection WM70.3 The options are displayed in the order they occur in LCD1. All display text language versions are displayed. Press/ Pos. LCD 1 Comments/instruction turn Turn on the main power Auto, Auto, Auto, Automatprogram, Autovask,...
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Service manual WM70 Options selection WM70.3 The options are displayed in the order they occur in LCD2. All display text language versions are displayed. Press/ LCD 2 Comments/Instructions 95°C Temperature 80°C Temperature 70°C Selection of temperatures between Cold and 95°C. Cold is the same as the incoming water temperature.
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Service manual WM70 Options selection WM70.3 cont. LCD 2 Comments/instructions Press/ turn Normal water level, Normal Water High water level Level, Normal water level, Normal Can be selected in programs: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Cannot be selected vattennivå, Normal vandstand, Normalt...
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Service manual WM70 Make settings WM70.3 The setting options below are shown in the order they occur in LCD2 (Program 14 under the program menu is, however, shown in LCD1). All display text language versions are displayed. If no choices is done within 2 minutes the display will be set in Stand-by mode.
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Service manual WM70 Make settings WM70.3 cont. Language, Language, Language, Språk, Sprog, Språk, Kieli, Langue, Sprache, Lingua, Idioma, Язык, Taal US English English Default Svenska Dansk Norsk Suomi Francais Deutsch Italiano espanol Русский nederlands Saves the setting and returns to the program menu, Program 15 Temperature , F°...
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Service manual WM70 Spin option, Spin option, Rpm alternativ, Centrifugeringsvalg, Sentrifuger alternativ, Linkouksen säätö, Spin option, Spin option, Spin option, Spin option, центрифугирование, centrifuge-opties Comment: Spin option 0 is the default setting. Spin option 1 decrease the spin rpm with 15 rpm´s.
Service manual WM70 Make settings WM70.2 Start/Stop Press to start a programme. Program selector Press and hold for three seconds to stop or Turn to choose between the different change a programme. programmes. Super rinse Spin High waterlevel Temperature Anticrease...
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Service manual WM70 Option selection WM70.2 cont. Press Comments/instructions The maximum number of rinses is seven and varies Superrinse Press depending on selected program. Can be used with all programs except Auto, Time, Rinse, Spin or Drain programs. Additional water is used during the main wash and...
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Service manual WM70 Comments/instructions • Turn off the machine using the main power switch Temperature • Press and hold the door opening button • Turn on the main power switch • Press the door opening button 5 times when the display starts to lighten up •...
Service manual WM70 Start/stop Only at option 6 Press to start a programme. Program selection WM70.1 Press and hold for three seconds Super wash to stop or change a programme. Program selector Turn to choose between Super rinse the different programmes Options buttons 40°...
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Service manual WM70 Turn/ Program Description Press 8. Wool/Hand A gentle laundry program for wool, silk and garments that should be washed by hand. The highest available temperature is 40°C. This program has a short spin. The maximum spin speed is 800 rpm.
Service manual WM70 Make Settings WM70.1 Setting Instruction Automatic door opening 1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. 2. Press the Super rinse button and then the main power switch. 3. ”AdO” is shown on the display if automatic door opening is activated, or ”AdF” if the option has not been activated.
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Service manual WM70 Service menu WM70.3 This is how to enter the service menu If the machine is on: First switch the power off with the main power switch. Press the program selector (S1) at the same time as the Main power switch.
Service manual WM70 Service menu WM70.3 cont. The options below are displayed in the order they occur in LCD 2. All display text language versions are displayed. Press/ LCD 2 Comments/instructions turn DataSerialNo, Data Ser Num, Date for programming the software (Year_Week)
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Service manual WM70 Service menu WM70.3 cont. Test motor, Testing Motor, Test motor, The motor is running at normal action (49 rpm) Motortest, Tester motor, Test av motor, Moottoritesti, Essai moteur, Motor testen, Test motore, Test motor, Teст мoтoрa, Test motor Test drain, Testing Drain, Test Drain pump is on.
Service manual WM70 Service menu WM70.1 S10 S11 How to get to the service menu Is the machine turned on: turn off the power first at the main switch. Press and hold the button for super wash (S4) while you press the main switch.
Then press and hold the Start button while turning on the main power switch. Press the program selector 5 times. The Shop program is now stopped. Store program WM70.2 and WM70.1 There are no store programs on the WM70.2 and WM70.1.
Service manual WM70 Fault indications WM70.3 The below faults are indicated in plaintext in LCD 1. The table shows the indication in all languages and language variations. LCD 1 Cause Action Over flow fault, Overflow Fault, Over Too much water in the machine Service action: flow fault, Överfyllnad, Overløbsfejl,...
Service manual WM70 Fault indications WM70.2 Error messages Cause Action Over flow fault Too much water in the machine Service action: Check the machine’s level system, inlet valve and drain pump. Make sure that there is no leaks. The drain pump is on, without any Service action: water in the machine.
Service manual WM70 Fault indications WM70.1 Error messages on the display Cause Action F10 – Overflow Too much water in the machine. Service action: - Check the machine's level system, inlet valve and drainage pump. - Check for any leaks.
See wiring diagram The door lock is electro mechanical and equipped with a magnet. 88 014 40 Control unit WM70.3 88 014 41 Control unit WM70.3 FI 80 896 72 Motor Control Unit, WM70.2 80 896 73 Motor Control Unit WM70.1, WM70.3...
Cylinder volume: 60 l Max. washing capacity EU 7,0/8,0kg, AU 7,0kg US 7,0/8,0kg Swan 6,0 kg Spin speed: WM70.3 400–1800 rpm, WM70.2 400–1800 rpm, WM70.1 400 –1600 spm Connection: 1 phase 10 A Element power: 2000W, 230V (See Type designation) Water pressure/inlet valve: 0,1 –...
Service manual WM70 Rehanging the door Some machines in the WM60-series is supplied with a door - is that the case the door is hung on the left-hand side. It is, however, possible to re-hang it according to the instructions below. Take care not to damage the paint when carrying out work with tools.
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Service manual WM70 5. Remove the plastic plugs covering the holes for the hinge pins and switch location Method for removing plastic plugs, lock and catch located on the machine and the door: Carefully push the plug, catch or lock upwards with a flat screwdriver.
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Service manual WM70 10. Align the door in the upper hinge. Carefully push the lower hinge down if necessary and align the door. 11. Screw the lower hinge into place securely. Use Torx. 12 Press the plinth into place. The door...
Service manual WM70 Replacing panels, control unit and detergent compartment Instruction Image 1. Attach the anti-static wristband to a part of the machine that is earthed! NOTE! An anti-static wristband must be used, otherwise you risk destroying the control card.
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Service manual WM70 Instruction Image 6. Carefully pull the programme selector from the panel. 7. Use a screwdriver to free the control card from the panel. NOTE! The control card must be placed in an ESD-safe bag. 8. Check that the push button, lens and decorative inlay are in place.
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Service manual WM70 Instruction Image 10. Lift the detergent compartment. Then remove the hose clamps for all hoses, which are secured in the detergent container. Then detach the hoses from the detergent compartment. 11.If necessary: Replace the decor panel for the detergent compartment.
Service manual WM70 Replacing front panel, door, cover plate and the hinges Instruction Image 1. Unscrew the screws in the hooks holding the front panel. Then carefully pull off the drainage hose that is secured in the door for the drain pump.
Service manual WM70 Emergency opener for door lock Instruction Image 1. The emergency opener is in the documentation kit. 2. Push the emergency opener into the slot beside the glass door. 3. Push the emergency opener upwards. and the door will...
Service manual WM70 Wash agitator removal When replacing or cleaning the wash agitators, or when removing items that have fallen through the wash drum, first you need to remove the agitators. Follow the instructions below. 1. Insert a screwdriver or the like into the hole on the agitator as illustrated and carefully pry to the left.
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