Recommended Powder Detergents; Amount Of Detergent To Use; Liquid Detergents - Asko W6022 Use & Care Manual

Detergents
Laundry detergents are available in low-
, normal- and high-sudsing formulas. A
detergent´s ability to clean is not relative
to the amount of suds it produces. Excess
suds in a front-loading washer actually
interfere with the cleaning because they
cushion the tumbling action. Also, high-
sudsing detergents are more difficult to
completely rinse out.
The use of anything other than a low-suds-
ing detergent can cause severe oversuds-
ing, which could cause suds to backup
through the detergent compartment and
run down the front of the washer onto the
floor. If oversudsing occurs, run the wash
through one or more rinse programs until
all items are thoroughly rinsed. Remove
the laundry then run the washer through
a 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, ex-
tended wash times and proper amount of
detergent are sufficient to remove most
stains.

Liquid detergents

We don't recommend
liquid detergents because
they tend to produce more
suds than powder deter-
gents when used in water
temperatures of 150° F or
higher. If you should try a
liquid detergent, start with
a very small amount, such as 1 to 2 table-
spoons. Also, liquid detergent can be used
for all programs without prewash, so add it
into the main wash compartment.
Should you prefer to use a liquid detergent,
we have provided a partition piece with the
detergent drawer specifically for use with
liquid detergents. Insert the partition in the
slot at the back of the main wash compart-
ment before you pour in the liquid deter-
gent.

Recommended powder detergents

ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less
detergent than most other washers. This
is because of their low water consump-
tion and the fact that all the wash water is
repeatedly circulated through the laundry,
ensuring that all the detergent is fully uti-
lized. We recommend that you use powder
detergents made specifically for front-load-
ing washers. These are sometimes called
HE (High-Efficiency) detergents. Listed
below are some low-sudsing powder deter-
gents that have been successfully tested in
ASKO washers:
We recommend that you do not use any
powder detergent that doesn't wash com-
pletely out of the detergent drawer.

Amount of detergent to use

The amount of detergent needed varies
among the different brands, but for most
detergents, you need only one or two
tablespoons. Using too much detergent
can result in detergent residue being left
in your clothes, which can cause them to
appear gray or dingy. You should start with
a small amount of detergent and increase
it only if the cleaning results are unsatisfac-
tory.
Additionally, you should never put deter-
gent in the prewash compartment unless
you are using a wash 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.
Custumer Care Center
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