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Asko WMC Operating Instructions Manual

Asko WMC 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 Professional

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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 Operating instructions the first time Sort your laundry. Transport protection Turn on the main power switch Packing material Open the washer door and load Washer door the laundry Language selection Add detergent and fabric softener, as required Checking water hardness Select the program...
  • Page 3 Connection to water supply Electrical installation Leveling the machine Water supply connection Drain outlet connection Electrical Connections Grounding instructions Freestanding installation Stacked installation Built-in installation 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 NOTE! Remove any transport protection devices before Each machine is tested before leaving the installing the machine. See the "Transport factory. A small amount of water may remain in protection" chapter. the drain pump, though this does not affect Packing material quality or damage the machine.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system REFERENCE has not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes.

  • 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! • If laundry detergent gets in someone’s eyes, rinse them with plenty of water for at least 15 Be observant of children! minutes. • Laundry detergents are corrosive, so always Child safety catch keep them out of reach of children.

  • 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. 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. 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 Tumble dry cycle Tumble dry heat setting Wash water temperature Special drying instructions Bleach instructions Ironing instructions Dry clean symbol Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...

  • Page 13: Colored Cotton

    We recommend that you don’t use bleach in your on the environment. ASKO washer. The tumbling wash action, Try to use less detergent, and increase only if you temperature control options, extended wash times are not satisfied with the results.

  • Page 14: Recommended Detergent Amounts Based On Water Hardness

    Note that 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water and detergent alone may not be enough. ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less detergent You may need to use a water softener to maximize than most other washers. This is because of their the performance of your washer.

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Wash ball or net WARNING! If you use a wash ball or net, place it directly in the drum and select a program without pre-wash. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury NOTE! to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.

  • Page 16: Select The Program

    Operating instructions Select the program Program name Centrifugeringsvartal Start/Stop Temperature Time remaining Door opening The display shows the program name, the water White, 140 °F (60 °C) temperature, and the spin speed. Program for normally soiled laundry, whites and The washing machine has a number of colors.
  • Page 17 Operating instructions Rinse Disinfection, 104 °F (40 °C) This program performs one cold rinse cycle + Program where the temperature reached during spin. Suitable for laundry that just needs to be the main wash is maintained for 20 minutes. dampened. Disinfection at this temperature requires special detergent.

  • Page 18: Program Chart

    Operating instructions Program chart Water consump- Energy con- Program time (approx. hrs Number Spin speed Max. load tion sumption Program Wash Temp. °F of rinses ( lb) (approx. gallon) (approx. kWh) and min.) Normal Hot, 140 °F (60 °C) 1400 21,1 3:05 Normal Warm, 104 °F (40 °C)

  • Page 19: Close The Washer Door And Press The Start/Stop Button

    Operating instructions Close the washer door and Once the program has finished press the Start/Stop button Once a program has finished, "End" appears on the display. Time remaining The washer door opens automatically once the "Program Started" is shown on the display. program has finished.

  • Page 20: Settings

    Settings You can change the following settings: • Language • Child-safe Start • Door opening • Temperature °C/°F Do as follows to open the settings menu: 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 21: Care And Maintenance Instructions

    Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the detergent Cleaning the inside of the machine compartment to avoid unpleasant smells Modern detergents often allow laundry to be NOTE! washed at low temperatures. This means that Do not run the detergent compartment through small deposits can build up in the machine.

  • Page 22: Rinse Holes Under The Paddle

    Care and maintenance instructions Rinse holes under the paddle If you have hard water If you suspect that objects such as nails or paper If you live in an area with hard water (high clips may have fallen into the wash drum, you limescale content), a grayish-white coating may should check the space under the paddles.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The washer door will not open The machine will not start 1. Check that the main power switch is on. 1. Is the washer door properly closed? Push it 2. Is there power? Check your home’s fuses firmly. 2. Is there power? Check the fuses and residual (circuit breakers).

  • Page 24: Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Action: Error messages 1. Shut off the water tap. If an error occurs during the program, a message 2. Unscrew the hose. is shown on the display. To exit the message after 3. Clean the filter in the intake valve on the taking action, turn the machine off and then back machine.

  • Page 25: Technical Information

    Technical information Technical data Height: 33 1/2'' (850 mm) Width: 23 1/2'' (597 mm) Depth: 23 7/8" (606 mm) Weight: 161 lb (73 kg) Cylinder volume: 15,9 gal (60 l) Max. laundry capacity: 18 lb (8 kg) Spin speed (rpm): 400-1400 Rated power: See serial number tag and rating plate.

  • Page 26: Transport Protection

    Transport protection Your washing machine has transport protection of Type A or Type B. Type A NOTE! Before the machine is used, the three transport If the machine is to be moved and transported, screws should be removed as shown below. the transport screws must be refitted to prevent damage to the machine through shaking.
  • Page 27 Transport protection Type B Remove the three transport bolts and the plastic plugs for locking the machine for transport before using the machine. NOTE! If the machine is to be transported, the bolts and plastic plugs for locking the machine during transport must be installed to prevent damage to the machine through shaking.

  • Page 28: Connection To Water Supply

    Installation Connection to water supply Electrical installation Water intake Coin operation At the factory, the machine is set for connecting The machine is prepared for coin operation. Such to both hot and cold water supplies. The machine installation must be carried out by a qualified can be set for a cold water supply only.

  • Page 29: Water Supply 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 30: Freestanding Installation

    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.

  • Page 31: Service

    For residential installations only ASKO Appliances Inc. will pay for: Length of warranty Two-Year Full ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct defect in materials or workmanship. Service must be From date of purchase. provided by an authorized ASKO service agent.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    Service Warranty How to contact ASKO Appliances Inc. ASKO Appliances Inc. will not pay for: • Service calls to: Write to us at: 1. Correct the installation of the appliance. ASKO Appliances Inc. 2. Repair damage due to shipment, delivery, P.O.
  • Page 33 Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
  • Page 34 Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
  • Page 35 Notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...

  • Page 36: Quick Guide

    Quick guide 2. If you use liquid detergent, follow the Washing detergent manufacturer’s 1. Empty pockets and close zippers. recommendations. 2. Read the item’s laundry label. 3. If you use liquid detergent, use the 3. Sorting laundry. accompanying divider. Place it in the NOTE! filter at the back of the detergent compartment.

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