Colored Cotton; Delicate; Wool And Silk; Artificial Fibers And Synthetic Fibers - Asko WL6532 XXL Operating Instructions Manual

Advice And Tips Before Washing

Colored cotton

Colored cotton items labeled 140 °F (60 °C)
should be washed on HOT, 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.

Delicate

Unbleached linen
Unbleached linen fabrics should be
washed at 140 °F (60 °C), using detergent
containing no bleach or optical whiteners.
Heavily-soiled linen can occasionally be
washed at higher temperatures, but not too
often as the heat can destroy the linens
sheen and strength.

Wool and silk

These fabrics are sometimes labeled as
machine washable and sometimes as hand
wash. The machines Wool/hand program is
just as gentle as washing by hand.
Wool is especially sensitive to processes
such as washing.
If you do not wish to spin dry, you can
squeeze out the water using terry cloth
towels.
In this case select No spin.
To find out how to select this setting, see
the operating instructions. Most items can
withstand a short spin. Select short spin by
selecting a spin speed below medium.
Artificial fibers and synthetic
fibers
These materials require plenty of room to
prevent them from getting wrinkled.
Only fill half the drum when washing artificial
or synthetic fibers. Choose a short spin by
selecting a spin speed of medium.
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Note!
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet

Save time and energy

Use the White program to save time and
energy. This program has a shorter main
wash than a Heavily Soiled wash, but it
is often long enough for normally soiled
laundry.

Economy and efficiency

You can save a lot of energy by not
using higher temperature programs than
necessary.
• Select Quick wash if you just need to
freshen up shirts or sports clothes, for
example. This will save both water and
energy. If you select a fast spin speed,
this reduces energy consumption
when drying in a tumble dryer or drying
cabinet.
• Try to wash only full loads whenever
possible.
• Avoid washing with prewash. Modern
machines and detergents clean without
prewash. Only garments soiled with
protein stains such as grape juice or
grass are likely to need a prewash.

Detergents

Eco-labeled detergents are less harmful to
the environment.
Detergent overdosing does not give better
washing results; it merely causes a greater
impact on the environment.
Try to use less detergent, and increase only
if you are not satisfied with the results.
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.
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