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Asko W6884 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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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. 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.
ASKO W6884

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Packing material Washer door Language selection Checking water hardness Important safety instructions Grounding instructions Installation Overflow guard function Transport/Winter storage Disposal Child safety Keep an eye on children! Child safety catch Parts of the washing machine Detergent compartment Advice and tips before washing...
  • Page 3 Leveling the machine Water supply connection Drain outlet connection Electrical Connections Grounding instructions Freestanding installation Stacked installation Built-in installation Reversing the door Follow these instructions: Service Warranty How to contact ASKO Appliances Inc. Quick guide Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...

  • Page 4: Before Using Your Machine For The First Time

    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. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...

  • Page 5: Transport Protection

    Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Remove any transport protection devices before installing the machine. See the "Transport protection" chapter. Packing material Please sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines. Washer door • The washer door cannot be opened until the machine is connected to the electricity supply.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    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. •...

  • Page 7: Installation

    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.

  • Page 8: Child Safety

    Child safety Keep an eye on children! Be observant of 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.

  • Page 9: Parts Of The Washing Machine

    Parts of the washing machine 1. Main power switch 2. Detergent compartment 3. Program panel 4. Serial number plate (on inside of washer door) 5. Drain pump cover 6. Drain pump (behind cover) 7. Washer door Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...

  • Page 10: Detergent Compartment

    Detergent compartment 1. Pre Wash 2. Main Wash 3. Main wash liquid detergent. 4. 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.

  • Page 11: Advice And Tips Before Washing

    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.
  • Page 12 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...

  • Page 13: Hot Water Connection

    Advice and tips before washing Hot water connection Hot water intake has a positive effect on grease stains and certain pigment stains, such as oil, soot, and coffee. Note, however, that difficult protein stains with albumen content (blood, milk, meat, and fish) first need to be soaked in cold water, as they are difficult to dissolve at temperatures above 104 °F (40 °C).

  • Page 14: Detergents

    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...

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    Advice and tips before washing 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.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    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.

  • Page 17: Select The Program

    Operating instructions Select the program Temperature Program name You select a program by turning the program selector. The selected program is shown on the display. Now use the option buttons to select any options. See the "Select options" chapter. 1. Auto This program automatically adjusts the length of the main wash and the number of rinses to the amount and type of laundry loaded in the...
  • Page 18 Operating instructions 6. Quick Program for normally soiled cotton and/or linen clothes for daily use. You can select "Cold" (incoming water temperature), 104 °F (40 °C), or 140 °F (60 °C). The lower the selected temperature, the shorter the program time. Garments worn next to the skin should be washed at 140 °F (60 °C).

  • Page 19: Program Chart

    Operating instructions Program chart Program Wash Temp. °F 1. Auto 2. Time Choice 3. Sani 4. White 5. Color 6. Quick 7. Everyday Wear (Easy care) 8. PermaPress 9. Wool/Hand Wash 10. Rinse 11. Spin 12. Drain Water consump- Number of Spin speed Max.

  • Page 20: Select Options

    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 –...
  • Page 21 Operating instructions Super Rinse Use the Super Rinse option if you want to increase the number of rinses. The maximum number of rinses is seven and varies depending on the selected program. Recommended for persons with extremely sensitive skin and/or in areas with very soft water. •...

  • Page 22: Close The Washer Door And Press The Start/Stop Button

    Operating instructions Close the washer door and press the Start/Stop button NOTE! A few seconds after you start a program, the washing machine will begin to fill with water from the hot and cold supplies. If for some reason no hot water is available, the machine waits for one minute and then fills with cold water only.

  • Page 23: Settings

    Settings You can change the following settings: • Child-safe Start • Door opening • Language • Temperature • Extra rinses • Hot water How to choose the settings: 1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. 2. Press and hold the Door Opening button and then press the main power switch. Then press the Door Opening button 5 times within 10 seconds.

  • Page 24: Hot Water

    Settings Hot water However, if you choose to connect your ECO-machine to cold water only, it is important that you shut off the hot water connection. Now select "Hot water Off". If your machine is connected to both hot and cold water, you should select "Hot water On".

  • Page 25: Care And Maintenance Instructions

    Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the trap and the drain pump The washing machine has a trap where small items such as coins, buttons, and hairpins 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.

  • Page 26: Rinse Holes Under The Paddle

    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.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    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: WARNING!

  • Page 28: Error Messages

    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: Close the door Close the washer door and the program will start.

  • Page 29: Technical Information

    Technical information Technical data Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Cylinder volume: Max. laundry capacity: Spin speed (rpm): Rated power: Heater output: Water pressure: Wash drum and liquid compartment material: Outer casing material: Water connection: Drain: 33 1/2'' (850 mm) 23 1/2'' (597 mm) 23 7/8"...

  • Page 30: Transport Protection

    Transport protection Remove the three transport bolts and the plastic plugs for locking the machine for transport before using the machine. 1. Loosen and remove the bolts as illustrated below. 2. To remove the plastic plugs that held the bolts, squeeze together and pull out.

  • Page 31: Installation

    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. Use the hose supplied with the washer.

  • Page 32: Grounding Instructions

    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 208-240 V single-phase circuit.

  • Page 33: Built-In Installation

    Installation Built-in installation ASKO washers can be installed beneath a cabinet or worktop with a height of 34" to 35" (863 to 889 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.

  • Page 34: Reversing The Door

    Reversing the door Hinge pins (top and bottom) Cover washer Plastic plugs (on the upper and lower edges) Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Lock hook Hinges (left + right side) Toe kick...

  • Page 35: Follow These Instructions

    Reversing the door You can choose whether the outer door is hung on the right or the left. Follow these instructions: 1. Remove the Toe kick. 2. Remove the hinge (two screws). 3. Lift up the outer door and remove it. Support the door while doing this.

  • Page 36: Service

    Warranty From date of purchase. ASKO Appliances Inc. will pay for: ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct defect in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized ASKO service agent. ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct defect in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 37: How To Contact Asko Appliances Inc

    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.
  • Page 38 Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
  • Page 39 Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...

  • Page 40: Quick Guide

    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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