Asko W600 Quick Start Manual

Washer Quick Start Guide
We know you're excited about owning an ASKO washing machine and you're anxious to get started, so here is a brief summary of the
operating procedures. To get the most of the features of your machine, we recommend that you read your Use and Care Guide.
THE CONTROL PANEL THE CONTROL PANEL
Door Open Button
Press to open the glass door. Please note that the
Program Control knob must be at the end of a
program (at a red mark) to open the glass door.
Power Indicator Light
Glows when the power
is turned on.
Power Button
Press to turn on power
to the machine.
Super Rinse Button
Press to program
seven rinses.
Power Button Power Button
The Power button turns the power to the machine on and off. When the power is on, the power indicator light glows red. The power
must be on before you can open the door, set the programs or start the machine.
Door Open Button Door Open Button
The power must be on and you must press this button to open the door. There will be a few seconds delay before the door opens.
Please note that the Program Control knob must be at the end of a program (at a red mark) to open the glass door. (See also,
"Interrupting or Changing a Program" on the next page.)
For instructions on how to open the door manually in case of power failure, refer to your Use and Care Guide.
PROGRAMS AND OPTIONS PROGRAMS AND OPTIONS
Your ASKO washer has several programs and options specifically designed to give you the cleanest laundry possible. The tables below
define each program and option. The C and S on the Program Control are fault codes, which are explained on the next page.
Program
Number Program
1 White cotton w/prewash
2 White cotton w/short prewash
3 Normal
4 Rinse
5 Long spin
6 Permanent Press/Synthetics
7 Super quick wash
8 Short spin
9 Wool/Hand wash
10 Drain
CAUTION!
Option Definition
Super Rinse – Provides two additional rinses. Recommended for persons with sensitive skin or allergies.
Economy – Extends the main wash time by 22 minutes. When used with low wash temperatures (85°–100° F), this program
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E
conserves energy but gives the same high level of cleaning. Note: You can only use this option with programs 1, 2, and 3.
800 Reduces the spin speed from 1000 rpm to 800 rpm.
No Spin – Omits the spin cycles in all programs. Programs 1–4 will drain the water after the last rinse. Programs 6, 7,
and 9 will stop with water still in the machine. Set the Program Control knob to 10 to drain the water.
Economy Button
Press to extend the wash time by
22 minutes. (Suggested for use only
with the low wash temperatures.)
2
E 800
No Spin Button
Press to omit the
spin cycles.
Types of Laundry
For heavily soiled cotton
For normally soiled cotton
For lightly soiled cottons and colorfast fabrics
For acrylic, polyester
For lightly soiled fabrics
For silk, nylon, washable wool
Some fabrics may not be able to withstand extremely hot temperatures. Please refer
to the Recommended Wash Temperatures chart in the Use and Care Guide.
205
170
160
800 RPM Spin Button
Press to reduce spin speed
from 1000 rpm to 800 rpm.
W600
Temperature Control
Turn clockwise to set the
wash temperature.
1
2
S
0
C
65
10
85
105
9
120
140
5
7 6
Program Control
Turn clockwise to select
a program.
Recommended
Temp. Range (° F)
140–205
140–205
105–140
105–140
85–105
85–105
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