Asko W600 Use And Care Manual page 3

ASK ASKO O W W ASHER FEA ASHER FEATURES
Your new energy-efficient ASKO washer is designed to
give you maximum cleaning performance using less
water, energy and detergent. To make the most of the
washer's functions and features, we recommend that
you read this manual carefully before using your
machine for the first time. For operating instructions,
refer to the Quick Start Guide enclosed with this manual.
Below is an illustration of the parts and features of your
ASKO washer.
Detergent and fabric
softener dispenser
Glass
door
Outer door
(W620 and W660)
THE GLASS DOOR THE GLASS DOOR
To open the glass door, the power to the machine must
be on and you must press the Door Open button (
There will be a few seconds delay before the door
opens.
Models W600 and W620 Models W600 and W620
On these models, the Program Control knob must be
at the end of a program (at the 12:00 position) to open
the glass door. If you need to stop or interrupt a program
after you start the machine, turn the Program Control
knob to 10 (Drain). Any water in the machine will be
pumped out. Make sure the Program Control knob is at
the 12:00 position, then press the Door Open button
( ) to open the door. To restart the washer, close the
door, add detergent (if needed), and turn the controls to
the desired settings.
Models W640 and W660 Models W640 and W660
On these models, if you need to open the door during a
wash or rinse cycle, press and hold Door Open for three
seconds. The machine will stop and automatically drain
enough water so the door can be opened safely. The
program will resume when you close the door.
Refer to "The door won't open" section in the
Troubleshooting chart on page 10 for instructions on
how to open the glass door in case of a mechanical
failure.
THE OUTER DOOR (W620/W660) THE OUTER DOOR (W620/W660)
The drop-down outer door is not just to improve the
appearance of your ASKO washer. You can pile your
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laundry on the door while loading and unloading the
washer with complete confidence that the door will hold.
SENSOR LEVEL CONTROL SENSOR LEVEL CONTROL
ASKO washers do not need high, medium, or low water
level settings to compensate for different sized loads.
ASKO washers have a Sensor Level Control (SLC)
system designed to ensure the correct amount of water
is pumped into the machine for any size load. It even
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compensates for fabric saturation, letting in more water
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if needed. This eliminates worry about selecting the
right water level setting for each laundry load.
TEMPERATURE CONTR TEMPERA
Because wash water temperature is a major factor in
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getting laundry clean, ASKO washers have built-in heating
panel
elements and a sensor that keeps the temperature to
within +/-1° F of the selected program temperature.
ASKO washers are programmed not to advance in a
cycle until the selected water temperature is reached,
so the length of the cycles may vary, depending upon
the household cold water temperature, the amount of
laundry in the washer, and the wash temperature setting.
ENZYME STEP ENZYME STEP
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To successfully remove all dirt and stains from fabric,
the enzymes in your detergent need to work at a
temperature between 105° and 140° F for a longer time
period. For this reason, the main wash cycle in a Normal
wash program on ASKO washers is 43 minutes (plus
the amount of time it takes to heat the water to the
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selected temperature). This longer wash cycle gives
the enzymes in the detergent ample time to remove
stains, eliminating the need for stain sprays and spot
removers.
The prewash option should be used only for heavily
soiled loads. Starting the machine at the main wash
stage will save about 25 minutes.
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This option extends the wash time by about 22 minutes.
This extended wash time lets you use lower water
temperatures (85°–100° F) and still get the same
excellent results with lower energy consumption. This
option is also excellent for getting out stubborn stains
when used with a higher wash temperature.
MORE RINSE CYCLES MORE RINSE CY
Most washers have only two or three rinse cycles; some
have an option to add a fourth. ASKO washers have five
rinses and a Super Rinse option that adds two more.
ASKO washers get the soil and detergent out of your
laundry that most other washers leave in. That's why
your whites will remain white and your colored fabrics
will remain bright.
The Super Rinse option is designed for people with
sensitive skin or who are allergic to detergents. It can
also be used for large, heavily soiled loads.
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