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Asko W6984 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 W6984

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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 Time display options Set the clock Checking water hardness Important safety instructions Grounding instructions Installation Overflow guard function Transport/Winter storage Disposal Child safety Keep an eye on children! Child-safe Start Parts of the washing machine...
  • Page 3 Water supply connection Drain outlet connection Electrical Connections Grounding instructions Freestanding installation Stacked installation Built-in installation Reversing the door Follow these instructions: Fitting the wooden door 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) Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...

  • Page 10: 2 Customer Care Center

    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: Colored Cotton

    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.

  • Page 14: Economy And Efficiency

    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.

  • Page 15: Recommended Powder Detergents

    Advice and tips before washing 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.

  • 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 Selector You select the program by pressing the up or down arrow button. The name of the selected program is highlighted and the program end time appears on the display. Start the program by pressing the Start/Stop button, or press the button in the middle of the arrow buttons to select Options.
  • Page 18 Operating instructions 6. Color A standard program for lightly to moderately soiled laundry. The temperature can be selected freely, so follow the washing instructions for each garment. Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed at 140 °F (60 °C). Very lightly soiled laundry often comes clean already at 104 °F (40 °C).

  • Page 19: Program Chart

    Operating instructions Program chart Program Wash Temp. °F 1. Auto 2. Stain Care 3. Time Choice 4. Sani 5. White 6. Color 7. Quick 8. Everyday Wear (Easy care) 9. PermaPress 10. Wool 11. Delicate 12. Rinse 13. Spin 14. Drain Water consump- Number Spin speed...

  • 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 symbol is shown on the display. The machine will remember the options you select for each program (with one exception –...
  • Page 21 Operating instructions Delayed Start When you select Delayed Start, the machine will start ½-24 hours after you press the Start/Stop button. This option cannot be used with Time Choice. 1. Select Delayed Start by pressing the program selector (the big arrow) until the clock symbol is highlighted and the current start and end times appear on the right of the display.

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

    Operating instructions Close the washer door and press the Start/Stop button Time remaining When the program starts, an estimated program time, in hours and minutes, is displayed. The remaining time is updated three times during the program, based on the actual load and the incoming water temperature.

  • Page 23: Settings

    Settings You can change the following settings: • Child-safe Start • Door opening • Language • Temperature • Extra rinses • Pre-soak • Anti Wrinkle function • Clock • Buzzer Volume • Spin Option How to choose the settings: 1. Press the program selector (the big arrow) until the program selection menu in the display on the left is highlighted.

  • Page 24: Temperature

    Settings Temperature 1. Press the up or down arrow button until Temperature appears in the middle of the display. 2. Press the program selector (the big arrow) once to access the options menu to the right of the display. 3. Press the up or down arrow button and choose °C or °F. 4.

  • Page 25: Buzzer Volume

    Settings 2. Press the program selector (the big arrow) to save your setting. 3. Press the up arrow button until the correct minutes are shown. 4. Press the program selector (the big arrow) to save your setting. 5. If you do not want to select any more settings, press the arrow button down until you reach the program you want.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31: Customer Care Center

    Transport protection Your washing machine has transport protection of Type A or Type B. Type A Before the machine is used, the three transport screws should be removed as shown below. 1. Loosen and remove the bolts. 2. The enclosed plastic bag contains three plastic plugs to fit in the empty screw holes.
  • Page 32 Transport protection Type B 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 33: 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 34: Drain Outlet Connection

    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 35: 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 36: Reversing The Door

    Reversing the door 6 6 5 Cover door Steel door Cover plates on steel door Cover plates on machine Hinge Plastic guard Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...

  • Page 37: Follow These Instructions

    Reversing the door You can choose whether the cover door is hung on the right or the left. Follow these instructions: 1. Remove the cover door by undoing the four screws. The door is attached to two plastic mounts. Pull straight out. 2.

  • Page 38: Fitting The Wooden Door

    Fitting the wooden door Back of the wooden door 21,9" (555 30,2" (766 mm) 23,4" (595 mm) Front of the wooden door Fitting the wooden door Height Width Front of the wooden door 15,3" (389 mm) Back of the steel Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Warranty

    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 41 Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
  • Page 42 Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
  • Page 43 Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...

  • Page 44: 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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