Dyeing Fabrics; Liquid Detergents; Detergents; Recommended Powder Detergents - Asko W8844XL W Operating Instructions Manual

ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING

DYEING FABRICS

If you want to dye fabrics in the machine, select the
Color program with the Super Rinse option. Select
the temperature according to the dye manufacturer's
recommendations. Choose a low spin speed if the fabric
to be dyed is a blended material, such as polyester/
cotton.
NOTE!
Add the dye directly to the washing drum – not to the
detergent compartment. After dyeing, you should run
the machine empty using the same program. Use the
normal amount of detergent.
NOTE!
Due to environmental concerns, we discourage the
use of strong chemicals.
When using agents for bleaching or stain removal,
there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and discoloration of
the machine.

LIQUID DETERGENTS

We don't recommend liquid detergents because they
tend to produce more suds than powder detergents
when used in water temperatures of 150° F or higher.
If you should try a liquid detergent, start with a very
small amount, such as 1 to 2 tablespoons. Also, liquid
detergent can be used for all programs without prewash,
so add it into the main wash compartment.

DETERGENTS

Laundry detergents are available in low-, normal- and
high-sudsing formulas. A detergent´s ability to clean is
not relative to the amount of suds it produces. Excess
suds in a front-loading washer actually interfere with
the cleaning because they cushion the tumbling action.
Also, high-sudsing detergents are more difficult to
completely rinse out.
The use of anything other than a low-sudsing detergent
can cause severe oversudsing, which could cause
suds to backup through the detergent compartment
and run down the front of the washer onto the floor. If
oversudsing occurs, run the wash through one or more
rinse programs until all items are thoroughly rinsed.
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 sufficient to remove most stains.
Customer Care Center, 1-800-898-1879, www.askona.com
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.askona.com to see the powder detergents we
recommend for ASKO washers.
We recommend that you do not use any powder
detergent that doesn't wash completely out of the
detergent drawer.
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. Refer to the chart
below for the recommended detergent amounts based
on water hardness. 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 alone may not be enough. You may need
to use a water softener to maximize the performance
of your washer. Also, in areas with hard water (9+) you
may need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent
hard water deposits from forming in the tank and wash
system.

AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO USE

The amount of detergent needed varies among the
different 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. You
should start with a small amount of detergent and
increase it only if the cleaning results are unsatisfactory.
Additionally, you should never put detergent in the
prewash compartment unless you are using a wash
program that has a prewash cycle. This could cause
excess foaming, which could damage the machine.
The amount of detergent needed can also depend
on the hardness of the water in your area. See the
"Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness" section
on the next page for more details.
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