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CONTENTS Cleaning the detergent compartment SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the outside of the machine General Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid Child safety unpleasant smells Installation Rinse holes under the agitator Overfl ow guard function If you have hard water Transport/winter storage TROUBLESHOOTING Packing material...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL children without supervision. • Keep the operating instructions in a CHILD SAFETY safe place. • Children must be watched to ensure • The appliance is intended exclusively they do not play with the machine. for use in households. •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION PACKING MATERIAL • Conduct installation and connection Please sort waste materials in in accordance with the separate accordance with local guidelines. installation instructions. RECYCLING • Installation of water and electricity, This washing machine is manufactured if required, must be carried out by a and labelled for recycling.
ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING LAUNDRY LABEL SYMBOLS Examples of washing instructions and recommended programmes. Always follow the washing instructions for each garment. Laundry labels Material Program Cotton, linen, white and light-coloured items. Everyday wash 60 °C to 90 °C Cotton, linen, cotton/polyester.
ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING SAVE TIME AND ENERGY DYEING FABRICS Use the Everyday wash programme to save time and If you want to dye fabrics in the machine, select the energy. This programme has a shorter main wash than Everyday wash programme with the Super rinse option.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Follow the manufacturers’ recommendations as ADD DETERGENT AND FABRIC regards which type of detergent is suitable for which SOFTENER temperature. Powder detergent Pour the powder into the compartment for the main wash, and pre-wash as well if desired. Do not use the separator in the main detergent compartment.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed PROGRAMME SELECTION at 60°C. Very lightly soiled laundry often comes clean You select a programme by turning the programme already at 40 °C. The spin speed can be selected freely. selector.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE SELECTING OPTIONS Delayed start You can select options to adjust the wash programme When you select Delayed start the machine will start to suit your own specifi c requirements. The available 1-24 hours after you press the Start button. This option options depend on the selected 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 that additional water The time remaining is updated three times during the is used during the main wash and rinse cycles.
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 main power switch. Then press the Stop button 5 You can activate the Child-safe start option to prevent times within 10 seconds.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE TRAP AND THE CLEANING THE DETERGENT DRAINAGE PUMP COMPARTMENT The washing machine has a trap where smaller objects Pull out the detergent compartment using the release such as coins and hairpins can collect. To clean the trap button.
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 greyish-white coating may form on the the space under the agitator.
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. The press the Start button. • Has the power supply been cut off ? Check the house fuses (circuit breakers).
TROUBLESHOOTING Water inlet fault ERROR MESSAGES Check: If an error occurs during the programme a message is shown on the display. To exit the message after taking • that the tap on the water pipe is open. measures, turn the machine off and then back on. •...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION INFORMATION ON ENERGY LABELLING Information sheet, in compliance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1061/2010 ASKO Model designation: W8844XLW Max. washing capacity: 11 kg Energy effi ciency class: A+++ Annual energy consumption (AE 251 kWh per year Energy consumption Standard cotton 60 °C with full load (E...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTE Program Max. load Temp. °C Auto Standard cotton 40 °C 60 °C Easy Care Short programme for test institutes, max. 1/2 load. Test programme for cold water connection in accordance with EN 60456. 40 °C programme for test institutes. The 40 °C option must be selected. Energy labelling European test standard: EN 60456...
INSTALLATION POSITIONING THE WASHING MACHINE The washing machine can be installed as a built-in or freestanding unit. Place the machine on a fi rm surface with easy access to the plug. A. Built-in The washing machine can be installed under a counter top with a working height of 850-900 mm.
INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Connect the machine by plugging it into an earthed wall socket. The electrical wall socket must be placed outside of the installation area to be easily accessible. Connection on delivery The machine comes with 1-Phase, 220-230 V, 50 Hz with plug, heat output 2000 W and fused 10 A.
Residential ASKO Products Used Exclusively for Household/Personal Purposes: Two (2) Years limited Warranty – Any warranty service claims for residential ASKO Products must be fi led with ASKO within two (2) years from date of purchase. Service will be provided during normal business hours.
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. Gorenje, Partizanska 12, 3320 Velenje, Slovenija www.asko.com WM80.2 W8844XLW en (11-16)
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