Dear Customer, We thank you for purchasing this quality ASKO product. We hope it meets all your expectations. Scandinavian design combines pure lines, everyday functionality, and high quality. These are the key characteristics of all our products, and the reason why they are highly appreciated across the globe.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. 2.
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This appliance must be properly grounded. This manual WARNING! - does not cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance. WARNING! PROPOSITION 65 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov WARNING! Certain internal parts are intentionally not grounded and may present a risk of electric shock only during servicing.
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KIDSAFE™ CHILD SAFETY WARNING! - Keep an eye on 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. Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately: The National Poison center phone number is 1-800-222-1222.
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WATER OVERFLOW PROTECTION • If the water level in the appliance rises above the normal level, then the excessive water level protection will be activated. It will shut off the water supply and start pumping out the water. If the water level does not decrease in 60 seconds, the program will be interrupted (see chapter "ERRORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING").
WASHING MACHINE DESCRIPTION Main switch (ON/OFF) Program selector knob Display unit Program settings buttons Button (start/pause) Detergent compartment QR and AUID code (on the inside of the washing machine door) Rating plate with information about the washing machine (on the inside of the washing machine door) Washing machine door 10.
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME PACKAGING Remove all packaging. Please sort the materials in compliance with local recommendations (see chapter ”DISPOSAL”). TRANSPORT PROTECTION Before using the appliance, remove the three transport bolts and plastic plugs which protect the appliance during transport.
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CLEANING Disconnect the washing machine from the power mains and open the door. Clean the washing machine drum with a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Connect the washing machine to the power mains and run the dedicated drum cleaning program. See chapter "WASHING PROCESS"...
If the appliance is installed on a plinth or a similar structure, then the appliance must be fi xed to it, to avoid the risk of falling. ASKO original accessories are available for this purpose, complete with fi xing instructions. Improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
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Stacked installation ASKO washers should never be stacked on a counter or a dryer. You can, however, stack an ASKO dryer on an ASKO washer. Refer to your Dryer Use and Care Guide for instructions on how to do this.
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ADJUSTING THE FEET MOVING THE WASHING MACHINE AND TRANSPORT AFTER INSTALLATION Place the washing machine so that it is stable. It is important that the machine is level to prevent If you are moving the washing machine without excessive vibrations during spin cycles. Each foot packaging, open the washing machine door and pull of the washer is adjustable, so you can level the the appliance by holding the washing assembly, as...
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INSTALLING THE DRAIN HOSE The machine has to be connected to water supply by an adequately trained person. 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.
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½" (12.2 mm). an ASKO Dryer. If the washer is used separately or with another dryer, it must be on a separate 208-240 Do not extend the drain hose higher than 36"...
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Connection upon delivery TYPE: WMXX.XXXXX MODEL: XXXXXX.X Art.No.: XXXXXX/XX Ser.No.: XXXXXXXX X kg XXX-XXX V ~ XXXX W IPX4 XX Hz XX-X MPa Information about your washing machine is indicated on the rating (type) plate. Use the type A diff erential current protection switch. We recommend using over-voltage protection to protect the appliance in case of a lightning strike.
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ASKO LAUNDRY CARE - HIDDEN HELPERS* Laundry care ironing board The ironing board is a clever solution. It is always handy when you need to iron your clothes, and it can be easily, safely and invisibly stored away when not in use.
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*AVAILABILITY DEPENDING ON MARKET DENOMINATION ART. No. IRONING BOARD HI1153 White 576552 IRONING BOARD HI1153 Titanium 576553 LAUNDRY CARE DOUBLE HDB1153 White 576554 LAUNDRY CARE DOUBLE HDB1153 Titanium 576555 LAUNDRY CARE SINGLE HSS1053 White 576730 LAUNDRY CARE SINGLE HSS1053 Titanium 576732 LAUNDRY CARE HB1153 White 576733...
TIPS BEFORE WASHING This chapter includes several tips on how to prepare the laundry for washing. LAUNDRY SORTING Sort the laundry according to: • how soiled it is, • color, • material. CLOTHING 1. Close the zips and hook-and-loop fasteners so that they do not damage the fabric.
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LAUNDRY SYMBOLS Observe the laundry symbols. Wash cycle Tumble dry cycle Normal wash cycle Machine dry Permanent Press or Wrinkle Normal setting Resistant setting Permanent Press or Wrinkle Gentle/Delicate setting Resistant setting Hand wash only Gentle or Delicate setting Do not wash Do not tumble dry Do not wring.
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COLOURED COTTON ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY Colored cotton items labeled (140 °F / 60 °C) (HOT) You can save a lot of energy by not using the should be washed at HOT the fi rst time in order to programs operating at higher temperatures. remove any excess dye.
WASHING PROCESS WARNING! - To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury to persons, read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" section before operating this appliance. STEP 1: SORT THE LAUNDRY See chapter "TIPS BEFORE WASHING" Use a washing net for underwire bras. Empty the pockets. Coins, nails etc. could damage the machine and the fabric.
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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.
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program that has a prewash cycle. This could cause excess foaming, which could damage the machine. The amount of detergent needed can also depend on the hardness of the water in your area. See the “Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness” section on the next page for more details. Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness Detergent amounts Water hardness...
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STEP 5: CHOOSE THE PROGRAM. Choose the program by rotating the Program selector knob in either direction. The Program selector knob can be used when arrows appear on the display. Choose the program depending on the type of laundry and how heavily soiled it is (see chapter "TIPS BEFORE WASHING").
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Program Description QUICK PROGRAM Program for lightly soiled cotton and/or linen clothes for daily use up to a full (Quick) load. You can select "Cold" (incoming water temperature), WARM, HOT or EXTRA HOT. The lower the selected temperature, the shorter the program time. Garments worn next to the skin should be washed at EXTRA HOT.
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Program Description RINSE This program includes 2 cold rinses and a short spinning cycle. The program is suitable for laundry that only needs rinsing, and for cleaning cloths or mops. SPINNING Use the program when you only wish to spin the laundry. (Spin) DRAIN If you only wish to pump out the water from the washing machine, choose the...
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STEP 6: CHOOSING THE PROGRAM SETTINGS Using the program settings, the washing programs can be further adjusted to your wishes. Some program settings may not be available for your selected program. Selected program settings will remain stored after the end of the washing cycle and may be changed subsequently (except for Start delay and Anti-crease, which are not stored after the wash is complete).
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2. Temperature By consecutively pressing the button 2, you can set the temperature for the selected program, choosing from the following available values: Cold / Warm / Hot / Extra Hot The actual available temperature options will depend on the selected program. WASH TEMPERATURE WASH / RINSE...
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5. Start delay Press the button 5 to choose the delayed start when you wish the washing program to start after a certain period of time (30 minutes to 24 hours after you press the Start button). The estimated time remaining until the end of the washing program will be indicated above the button 5. Press the button 5 for the arrows to appear.
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STEP 7: START THE WASH Close the washing machine door and press the Start/Pause button. Start (short press of the button – start/resume) Pause (short press of the button – pause) Stop (press and hold for 3 seconds – stop or cancel) Info 2:20 Starting...
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Pausing, stopping or changing the program To pause the program, shortly press the Stop program Paused Add clothes Start/Pause button. To resume a program, press the Start/ Pause button again. To stop the washing program, press the Start/Pause button and hold it for 3 seconds. Use the button 1 to choose "Stop program".
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STEP 8: END OF PROGRAM After the end of the washing program, Start Cycle completed succsessfully the display will indicate that the program has been successfully completed ("Cycle completed successfully"). If you have selected the Anti-Crease Anti Stop anti creasing Cycle completed succsessfully creasing extra function, gentle tumbling will...
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Changing a favourite program If you wish to store a program after the end of the washing cycle, but there is no more room for another favourite program (only 4 favourite program slots are available), then one of the existing stored favourite programs can be substituted with a new one.
SYSTEM SETTINGS In the main menu, use the Program selector knob to select System Settings. Confi rm the selection by pressing the button 2. Then, use the Program selector knob to scroll the list of the following settings that you can adjust: •...
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LANGUAGE You can choose between 24 languages. EU English Press the button 3 for the arrows to appear. Use the Program selector knob or the button 3 to scroll the list of languages. Use the button 6 to confi rm the selected language.
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SOUNDS Choose whether audible signals are switched on or off . Use the button 1 to switch acoustic signal on or off Use the button 4 to choose between the following settings: low, mid, and high. As you scroll through the options, a sample audible signal will be sounded.
SPECIAL FEATURES DOSE ASSIST With the Dose Assist function, the washing machine will recommend the optimum amount of detergent according to the selected settings. Recommended amount of detergent depends on water hardness, selected washing programme and amount of laundry. After you switch Dose Assist function 03:15 , you can choose how heavily the laundry is soiled (3 possible levels).
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE FILTER The washing machine has a fi lter that will retain smaller objects such as coins, buttons, hair etc. Before cleaning, drain the water from the washing machine using the Drain program, and disconnect the washing machine from the power mains. Open the pump fi...
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CLEANING THE DETERGENT COMPARTMENT AND DOOR RUBBER GASKET Press the tab to completely remove the detergent compartment from its housing. Rinse and thoroughly clean the tray. You may also remove the cap from the plug in the conditioner compartment (A). Clean any residue from the cap and tube.
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CLEANING THE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR Clean the appliance exterior and the display unit using a soft damp cotton cloth and water. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners that could damage the appliance (please observe the recommendations and warnings provided by the manufacturers of the cleaning agents). Do not clean the washing machine with a jet of water! Always disconnect the washing machine from the power mains before cleaning.
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CLEANING THE RINSING HOLES (UNDER THE AGITATOR IN THE DRUM) If you believe that objects like nails or paper clips fell into the washing machine drum, check the area underneath the rib. Such objects may rust (corrode) and cause stains on your clothes. Nails and other sharp objects can also cause holes in the fabric.
ERRORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING Disturbances from the environment (e.g. the power grid) may result in various error reports (see Troubleshooting table). In such case: • Switch off the appliance, wait for 1 minute, switch the appliance back on, and repeat the washing program. •...
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Problem/error Cause What to do? There are traces • The laundry was very greasy. • Wash the laundry again. When your laundry is of grease (or this heavily soiled, add more washing powder or grease rolls) on the use a liquid detergent in combination with a more clothes.
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Manual opening of washing machine door Washing machine door may be opened manually if the appliance is not connected to the power mains and if the water has been pumped out of the machine. A Choose the Spinning or Drain program to pump the water from the machine. If this does not work, water has to be drained from the washing machine drum manually.
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FAILURE DISPLAY In case of a failure while a program is in progress, the relevant Error X is indicated on the display unit. Press the INFO button to display the Error 3 Info Exit error description. Switch off the appliance and turn it back Errors indicated on the display unit may include the following: Error Error indication on the display...
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Error Error indication on the display What to do? unit DOOR UNLOCK ERROR Door is closed, but it cannot be unlocked. Turn off the Error while unlocking the door. washing machine, then turn it back on. If the error reoccurs, call a service technician.
ASKO Products must 5. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, be fi led with ASKO within two (2) years from date of chips or other damage to the fi nish of the purchase. Service will be provided during normal ASKO Product, unless such damage results business hours.
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PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OTHER THAN ACTUAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE ASKO PRODUCT AS TO WHICH A CLAIM IS MADE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or...
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ASKO CUSTOMER CARE 1, 2, 3 Read the chapter Troubleshooting before contacting the service department. If you have encountered a problem that you cannot resolve, please contact your nearest dealer. us.asko.com, +1-800-898-1879 CANADA ca.asko.com, +1-800-361-0799, service@distinctive-online.com MEXICO asko.com/mx, +52-800-400-4372, atencionalcliente@sub-zeromx.com When making contact, provide the details on the serial number plate.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION Height 850 mm (33 15/32") Width 595 mm (23 27/64") Depth 700 mm (27 9/16") Weight 91 kg (200.6 lbs) Drum volume 80 l (2.82 cu.ft.) Rated power See rating plate Heater power See rating plate Water pressure 0.1–1 MPa 1–10 kp/cm...
PROGRAM TABLE Program Universal wash 11 (24.2) 2.60 2:31 Cotton X WARM 11 (24.2) 1.70 2:59/1:33 Mix/Synthetics X WARM 4.5 (9.9) 0.70 1:57 Wool/Hand wash X WARM 3 (6.6) 0.28 0:52 Dark wash X WARM 4 (8.8) 0.66 1:15 Time program X WARM 2 (4.4) Auto program...
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Adjustment of the displayed washing time Advanced technology allows the appliance to sense the amount of laundry and add the required amount of water during the washing process. Depending on the washing load, washing time can be longer or shorter and the time displayed will be adjusted accordingly.
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TABLE WASHING MODE/TEMPERATURE Washing mode Program Universal wash cold,warm,hot, warm,hot, cold,warm,hot, warm,hot, warm,hot, extra hot extra hot extra hot extra hot extra hot Cotton cold,warm,hot, warm,hot, cold,warm,hot, warm,hot, extra hot extra hot extra hot extra hot Mix/Synthetics cold,warm,hot warm,hot cold,warm,hot warm,hot warm,hot Wool/Hand wash...
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TABLE OPTIONS Options Program Universal wash Cotton Mix/Synthetics Wool/Hand wash Dark wash Time program Auto program Quick program Min/Max. Heavy Easy care Jeans Shirts program Steam Refresh Quick Pro Sanitize Bedding program Allergy program cotton Allergy program synthetics Rinse Spin Drain Drum cleaning Option (setting) available on Programm...
DISPOSAL Disposal / recycling of packaging Our product packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. To this end, packaging materials are labelled appropriately. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste.
QUICK GUIDE SORT THE LAUNDRY. Close the zip fasteners. Empty the pockets and turn them inside out. Check the laundry care symbols. Sort the laundry based on how heavily soiled it is, by color, and by material. SWITCH ON THE MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH (ON/OFF) OPEN THE WASHING MACHINE DOOR AND INSERT THE LAUNDRY.
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