Washing Machine Save these instructions for future reference Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will meet your expectations and ful ll your needs for many years to come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality, and high quality.
Contents Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Packing material Washer door Checking water hardness Important safety instructions Grounding instructions Installation Overflow guard function Transport/Winter storage Disposal Child safety Keep an eye on children! Parts of the washing machine Detergent compartment Advice and tips before washing Sorting your laundry...
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Contents Installation Leveling the machine Water supply connection Drain outlet connection Electrical Connections Grounding instructions Freestanding installation Stacked installation Built-in installation Service Warranty How to contact the ASKO Appliances Inc. Quick guide Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
Before using your machine for the first time Do you need this Use&Care Guide in Spanish? Log on to www.askousa.com/customer-care to download. ¿Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askousa.com/customer-care y descárguesela. Transport protection Remove any transport protection devices before installing the machine.
Important safety instructions Save these instructions for future reference WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the appliance. •...
Important safety instructions B) Grounding instructions for a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
Child safety Keep an eye on children! Watch out for children! • Laundry detergents are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children. • Should a child swallow detergent, give plenty to drink immediately, i.e., one or two glasses of milk or water.
Parts of the washing machine 1. Main power switch 2. Detergent compartment 3. Program panel 4. Type plate (on the inside of the washer door) 5. Drain pump cover 6. Drain pump (behind hatch) 7. Washer door Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
Detergent compartment 1. Pre Wash 2. Main Wash 3. Fabric softener The detergent drawer automatically dispenses the detergent and fabric softener at the appropriate times. Simply pour the measured amounts of detergent and softener into the proper compartments (as illustrated) and close the drawer.
Advice and tips before washing Here are some tips that may help you before washing. Sorting your laundry Sort items according to: • how soiled they are • color • material Clothing 1. Close zippers and Velcro straps so they won’t damage fabrics.
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Advice and tips before washing Wash cycle Wash water temperature Bleach instructions Dry clean symbol Tumble dry cycle Tumble dry heat setting Special drying instructions Ironing instructions Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
Advice and tips before washing Colored cotton Colored cotton items labeled 140°F (60°C) should be washed at 140°F (60°C) the first time in order to remove any excess dye. If you do not do so, there is a risk that the color will run. Use detergent without bleach in order to preserve the color of the fabric.
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...
Advice and tips before washing 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.
Operating instructions Warning To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Sort your laundry. See the "Advice and Tips before washing" section. Place underwired bras in a laundry net. Empty pockets.
Operating instructions Select the program Program name You select a program by turning the program selector. An LED lights up beside the selected program and the estimated program time is shown on the display. The program time is based on the time last taken by the same program.
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Operating instructions 6. Everyday Wear Program for blended materials, permanent press shirts, and functional sports clothing. The program has a high water level and as such is also suitable for cushions, quilted jackets, and similar items. Read the washing instructions carefully and remember, for example, that fabric softener must not be used with the membranes found in some outer garments.
Operating instructions Select options You can select options to adjust the wash program to suit your own specific requirements. The available options depend on the selected program. If the option is available for the selected program, the symbols lights up when you press the button. The machine will remember the options you select for each program (with one exception –...
Operating instructions Close the washer door and press the Start/Stop button Time remaining The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes. Once a program is selected, the estimated program time is displayed. This may differ from time to time depending on the temperature of the water entering the machine and the size of the load.
Settings You can change the following settings: Automatic Door Opening. Extra rinses. Door opening If you choose Automatic Door Opening, the washer door will open once the program has finished. 1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. 2.
Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the trap and the drain pump The washing machine has a trap where coins, hairpins, and the like can collect. To clean the trap and the drain pump, do as follows: 1. Make sure the machine is empty of water and switched off at the main power switch.
Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid unpleasant smells Modern detergents often allow laundry to be washed at low temperatures. This means that small deposits can build up in the machine. These, in turn, may lead to unpleasant odors developing. To avoid this, we recommend running a 203°F (95°C) wash program once a month.
Care and maintenance instructions Rinse holes under the paddle If you suspect that objects such as nails or paper clips may have fallen into the wash drum, you should check the space under the paddles. Such objects can rust and cause spots on clothing. Nails and other sharp objects can cause holes in fabrics.
Troubleshooting The washer door will not open 1. Check that the main power switch is on. 2. Is there power? Check your home’s fuses (circuit breakers). The washer door cannot be opened with the door opening button (with the key symbol) if the power is off. If nothing else works, the washer door can be opened as follows: Caution!
Troubleshooting Error messages If an error occurs during the program, a message is shown on the display. To exit the message after taking action, turn the machine off and then back The error messages that may be shown in the display are: F10 Overfilling 1.
Transport protection Before the machine is used, the three transport screws should be removed as shown below. 1. Loosen and remove the screws. 2. The enclosed plastic bag contains three plastic plugs to fit in the empty screw holes. Note! If the machine is to be moved and transported, the transport screws must be refitted to prevent damage to the machine through shaking.
Water supply connection Since ASKO washers have a built-in heating element, you only need a cold water inlet. The connection should be made by someone who is sufficiently skilled.
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 220 V single-phase circuit.
Installation Built-in installation ASKO washers can be installed beneath a cabinet or worktop with a height of 34½" (876 mm) or in a closet. There must be a gap of about ½" (12 mm) all around the machine, including between the rear edge of the machine's top panel and the back wall.
Service must be provided by an authorized ASKO service agent. ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct defect in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized ASKO service agent.
Service Warranty ASKO Appliances Inc. will not pay for: Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the appliance. 2. Repair damage due to shipment, delivery, installation, misuse or abuse. 3. Instruct how to use the appliance. 4. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
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Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
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Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
Quick guide Washing 1. Empty pockets and close zippers. 2. Read the item’s laundry label. 3. Sorting laundry. Note! Place underwired bras in a laundry net. Load the laundry 1. Pressing the main power switch. 2. If the washer door is closed, press the Door Opening button (key symbol) and the door will open.
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