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Operating Instructions

Washing Machine

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and ful l 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 from your new machine, we recommend that
you read the operating instructions before using the machine.
The operating instructions also include information on how
you can help protect the environment.
ASKO W6888
ALLERGY

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Washing Machine Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will meet your expectations and ful l 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before using your machine for Washing the first time Sort your laundry. Asthma and Allergy labelling Turn on the main power switch Transport protection Open the washer door and load the washing Packing material Add detergent and fabric softener, Washer door as required Language selection...
  • Page 3 Contents Technical information Information for test institute Technical data Transport protection Installation Positioning the washing machine Adjusting the feet Connection to water supply Drainage connection Electrical installation Door hanging Follow these instructions: Service Before contacting the service division Quick guide...
  • Page 4: Before Using Your Machine For The First Time

    Before using your machine for the first time program selected. For more information, see Asthma and Allergy labelling the chapter entitled "Select options". The washing machine you have purchased is • It is important to clean the detergent recommended by the Swedish Asthma and compartment regularly.
  • Page 5: Transport Protection

    Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Remove any transport protection devices before installing the machine. See the "Transport protection" chapter. Packing material Sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines. Washer door • The washer door will not open until the machine is connected to the electricity supply.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    • Installation should be carried out by qualified fall below freezing, do as follows: ASKO technicians. • Empty the filter and the drainage pump. See • The machine should only be used for washing the "Care and cleaning"...
  • Page 7: Child Safety

    Child safety Keep an eye on children! Child safety catch • Always close the door and start the programme 1. Turn off the machine using the main power immediately once you have added detergent. switch. • The appliance is not intended for use by young 2.
  • Page 8: Description Of The Washing Machine

    Description of the washing machine 1. Main power switch 2. Detergent compartment 3. Program panel 4. Serial number plate (on inside of washer door) 5. Drainage pump cover 6. Drainage pump (behind cover) 7. Washer door Detergent compartment 1. Pre-wash 2.
  • Page 9: 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 • colour • material Clothing 1. Do up zips and close Velcro straps so that they don’t harm fabrics.
  • Page 10: Wool

    Advice and tips before washing Wool Economy and efficiency These fabrics are labelled either machine wash You can save energy by not using higher or hand wash. The Wool/hand wash program is temperature programs than necessary. at least as gentle as washing by hand. •...
  • Page 11 Advice and tips before washing NOTE! Due to environmental concerns, we discourage the use of strong chemicals. When using agents for bleaching or stain removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and discolouration of the machine.
  • Page 12: Washing

    Washing Wash ball or net Sort your laundry. If you use a wash ball or net, place it directly in See the "Advice and tips before washing" the drum and select a program without pre-wash. chapter. Place underwired bras in a laundry net. NOTE! Empty pockets.
  • Page 13: Select The Program

    Washing 4. Normal Select the program Program for normal to heavily soiled laundry, You select a program by turning the whites and colours. You can select the program selector. The selected program is temperature freely, so follow the washing shown in the display. Now use the option buttons instructions for each garment.
  • Page 14 Washing 8. Synthetics 14. Allergy Synthetic Program for delicate garments made of synthetic This program is for synthetic fabrics and delicate fibre, mixed fibre, rayon and easy care cotton. garments and fabrics, whites and colours. The The maximum temperature is 60 °C, but follow temperature can be selected freely between 40 the washing instructions for each garment.
  • Page 15: Program Chart

    Washing Program chart Water consump- Energy consump- Program time Pre- Number of (approx. hrs and Spin Speed Max. load tion tion Program wash Temp. °C Rinses ( kg) (approx. liter) (approx. kWh) min.) 1. Auto 2. Time program 1800 2:45 3.
  • Page 16: Select Options

    Washing • Select options , means that the program does not include You can select options to adjust the wash a spin cycle and ends by draining. program to suit your own specific • No D, No drain means that the program does requirements.
  • Page 17 Washing High water level Delayed start Use High water level if a garment's laundry label When you select Delayed Start, the machine will shows this symbol. High water level means that start 1–24 hours after you press the Start/Stop additional water is used during the main wash and button.
  • Page 18: Close The Washer Door And Press The Start/Stop Button

    Washing Close the washer door and Pre-soak press the Start/Stop button If the washing is stained with blood, for example, we recommend a presoak. The washing will soak in cold water for two hours before the wash program starts. • Select Presoak by pressing the button under the symbol.
  • Page 19: Once The Program Has Finished

    Washing Once the program has finished The text "Done" is shown on the display for 2 minutes. The machine then turns off. The washer door opens automatically once the program has finished. If you want to deactivate the automatic door opening function, see the "Selecting settings"...
  • Page 20: Settings

    Settings You can change the following Language 1. Turn the program selector to choose from: US settings: English, AU English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, • Child-safe Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, • Door opening Русский, Nederlands, EU English. • Language 2. Press the Door opening button once to save •...
  • Page 21: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning Cleaning the trap and the drainage Cleaning the detergent pump compartment The washing machine has a trap where smaller NOTE! objects such as coins and hairpins can collect. To clean the trap and the drainage pump, do as Do not wash the detergent compartment or the follows: insert in a dishwasher!
  • Page 22: Rinse Holes Under The Agitator

    Care and cleaning Rinse holes under the agitator 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 greyish-white coating may should check the space under the agitator.
  • 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. (circuit breakers). The washer door cannot be 2.
  • Page 24: Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Error messages Water inlet fault If an error occurs during the program a message Check: is shown on the display. To exit the message after • that the tap on the water pipe is open. taking measures, turn the machine off and then •...
  • Page 25: Technical Information

    Technical information Information for test institute Energy labelling Australian standard: AS/NZS 2040.1:1998 Washing program: Normal, 40 °C, 7 kg cotton Connection: Cold water 20 °C Test method for noise measurement: IEC-60704-2-4 Power requirement when machine turned off < 0,3 W Power requirement for Delayed Start <...
  • Page 26 Technical information Loading procedure for standard test: When loading the machine for testing according to AS/NZS 2040:2005 it shall be loaded according to the table below. Garments are placed on top of each other in layers and the soil swatches should be placed inside the wash drum in the direction shown in the table, seen from above.
  • Page 27: Technical Data

    Technical information Technical data Height: 850 mm Width: 595 mm Depth: 585 mm Weight: 73 kg (78 kg with outer door) Cylinder volume: 60 l Max. washing capacity: 7 kg Spin speed (rpm): 400-1800 Rated power: See type plate. Heater output: See type plate.
  • Page 28: Transport Protection

    Transport protection 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 29: Installation

    Installation Positioning the washing machine Connection to water supply The washing machine can be installed as a built-in Water connection should be carried out by an or freestanding unit. Position the machine so that appropriately qualified person. Connect the the electrical plug is easily accessible. machine using the accompanying supply hose.
  • Page 30: Electrical Installation

    Installation Electrical installation The machine can also be connected to the drain Connect the machine by plugging it into an via a spigot connection. In this case the hose earthed wall socket. The electrical wall socket should also be 600-900 mm above the floor. The must be placed outside of the installation area to internal diameter of the hole should be at least 18 be easily accessible.
  • Page 31: Door Hanging

    Door hanging Hinge pins (top and bottom) Locking hook Cover plate Hinges (left + right side) Plastic plugs (on the upper Plinth and lower edges)
  • Page 32: Follow These Instructions

    Door hanging You can choose whether the outer door is hung close the door. Retighten the hinge. Replace on the right or the left. the plinth. Follow these instructions: 1. Remove the plinth. 2. Remove the hinge, two screws. 3. Lift up the outer door and remove it. Support the door while doing this.
  • Page 33: Service

    Service Before contacting the service division Model Number Before you contact the service division, make sure that you know the model number (located on the front panel), and serial number. Serial Number The model designation can be found on the panel. The type designation and serial number can be found on the type plate on the inside of the washer door.
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  • Page 36: Quick Guide

    Quick guide fabric softener into the compartment on Washing the right with the -symbol. 1. Empty pockets and refasten zips. 2. If you use liquid detergent, follow the 2. Read the item’s laundry label. detergent manufacturer’s 3. Sorting laundry. recommendations. NOTE! Select the program Place underwired bras in a laundry net.

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