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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.
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 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND CLEANING Child safety Cleaning the trap and the drainage pump Installation Cleaning the detergent compartment Overflow guard function Cleaning the outside of the machine Transport/winter storage Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid unpleasant smells Packing material Rinse holes under the agitator...
  • 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 FUTURE machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all REFERENCE water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes.
  • Page 4: Child Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY Activate Child-safe Start (button lock) You can activate the Child-safe Start option (button lock) • Children must be watched to ensure they do not play to prevent children from starting the washing machine with the machine. (see the Settings section).
  • Page 5: Installation

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION • Conduct installation and connection in accordance with the separate installation instructions. • Water and electricity installations, if required, must be carried out by qualified professionals. • Remove any transport protection devices before using the machine. See the separate installation instructions.
  • Page 6: 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 140 °F (60 °C) to 205 °F (90 °C) colored items.
  • Page 7 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 8: Sorting Your Laundry

    ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING WOOL Here are some tips that may help you before washing. 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 9: Dyeing Fabrics

    This could cause detergent. excess foaming, which could damage the machine. We recommend that you don’t use bleach in your ASKO The amount of detergent needed can also depend washer. The tumbling wash action, temperature control on the hardness of the water in your area.
  • Page 10: Using Your Washing Machine

    USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness Detergent amounts Water hardness Pre Wash Main Wash Soft (0-3 grains per gal.) 1 teaspoon 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons Medium (4-8 grains per gal.) 1 teaspoon 1 to 2 tablespoons Hard (9+ grains per gal.) 1 teaspoon 2 to 3 tablespoons...
  • Page 11: Program Selection

    USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE PROGRAM SELECTION follow the washing instructions for each garment. Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed at You select a program by turning the program selector. 140 °F (60 °C). Very lightly soiled laundry often comes The selected program is shown on the display.
  • Page 12: Selecting Options

    USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE SELECTING OPTIONS Delayed Start You can select options to adjust the wash program When you select Delayed Start, the machine will start to suit your own specific requirements. The available 1-24 hours after you press the Start button. This option options depend on the selected program.
  • Page 13: 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 14: Settings

    SETTINGS HOW TO CHOOSE THE SETTINGS Language Choose from: US English, AU English, Svenska, Dansk, 1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. Norsk, Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, 2. Press and hold the Stop button and then press the Русский, Ned erlands, EU English.
  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 firmly. Then press the Start button. • Has the power supply been cut off? Check the house fuses (circuit breakers).
  • Page 18: Error Messages

    TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR MESSAGES Water Inlet Fault 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 19: 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: 21,1 gal (80 l) Rated power: See serial number tag and rating plate. Heater output: See serial number tag and rating plate.
  • Page 20: Installation

    The plug supplied on the water supply pipe. If a new supply pipe has been with the washer can only be used with an ASKO Dryer. installed for the washer, it should be flushed thoroughly...
  • Page 21: Grounding Instructions

    STACKED INSTALLATION ASKO washers should never be stacked on a counter or a dryer. You can, however, stack an ASKO dryer on an ASKO washer. Refer to your Dryer Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to do this.
  • Page 22: Limited Warranty - Residential Appliances

    AS PROVIDED HEREIN. This Limited Warranty is valid 8. Expenses for travel and transportation for product only when the ASKO Product is used in the country in service if the ASKO Product is located in a remote which it was purchased. Proof of original purchase date area where service by an authorized ASKO service is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.
  • Page 23 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 first 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 24: Program Chart

    PROGRAM CHART Consumption values Water Energy Program time consumption consumption (approx. hrs (approx. (approx. kWh) and min.) Program gallon) 1. Auto 2. Time Choice 1400 30,9 2.98 2:56 3. Sani 1400 28,0 1.51 2:50 1400 23,5 1.51 2:31 4. White 1400 23,5 0.92...
  • Page 25 YOUR NOTES Customer Care Center, 1-800-898-1879, www.askona.com...
  • Page 26 YOUR NOTES Customer Care Center, 1-800-898-1879, www.askona.com...
  • 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 (01-15)

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