Program Selection - Asko W8844XL W Operating Instructions Manual

USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

PROGRAM SELECTION

You select a program by turning the program selector. The
selected program is shown on the display. Now use the
option buttons to select any options. See the Selecting
Options chapter.
1.Auto
This program automatically adjusts the length of the main
wash and the number of rinses to the amount and type of
laundry loaded in the machine.
2.Time Choice
This program adjusts itself to the specified time frame
or finish time. When using this program, it is however
important to select a temperature and time suited to how
soiled the laundry is. The spin speed can be selected
freely.
Specify the desired program time by pressing + or - on the
Time button. The symbol for the program lights beside the
selected time. You can choose a program time between 30
minutes and 3 hours. If you choose a 30-minute program
time the maximum wash temperature will be 86 °F (30 °C)
3. Sani
Program for heavily soiled laundry, with dirt that needs
to be fully dissolved before the main wash. A pre-wash is
used to do this.
The machine adapts the program time and water
consumption to the load size.
4. White
HeavyWhite program description
Program for normally to heavily soiled laundry, whites and
colors. You can select the temperature freely, so follow the
washing instructions for each garment. 140 °F (60 °C) is
a good temperature for heavily soiled cotton garments, as
well as for garments worn next to the skin. Select 104 °F
(40 °C) if the laundry is less soiled. The spin speed can be
selected freely. The machine adapts the program time and
water consumption to the load size.
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5. Color
A standard program for lightly to moderately soiled laundry.
The temperature can be selected freely, so follow the
washing instructions for each garment. Garments worn
next to the skin ought to be washed at 140 °F (60 °C). Very
lightly soiled laundry often comes clean already at 104 °F
(40 °C). The spin speed can be selected freely.
6. Quick
Program for normally soiled cotton and/or linen clothes
for daily use. You can select "Cold" (incoming water
temperature), 104 °F (40 °C), or 140 °F (60 °C). The lower
the selected temperature, the shorter the program time.
Garments worn next to the skin should be washed at 140
°F (60 °C).
7. Everyday Wear
Program for synthetics, mixed fiber, and easy care cotton.
The program has a High Water Level and as such is also
suitable for cushions, quilted jackets, and similar items.
Read the washing instructions carefully and remember,
for example, that fabric softener must not be used with the
membranes found in some outer garments. A washing
temperature up to 140 °F (60 °C) and a spin speed up to
1200 rpm can be selected.
8. PermaPress
Program for delicate garments made of synthetic fibers,
mixed fibers, rayon, and easy care cotton. The maximum
temperature is 140 °F (60 °C), but follow the washing
instructions for each garment. Many synthetics will come
clean at 104 °F (40 °C). Garments worn next to the skin
ought to be washed at 140 °F (60 °C). The maximum spin
speed is 600 rpm.
9. Wool/hand Wash
A gentle laundry program for wool, silk, and garments that
should be washed by hand. The highest temperature is 86
°F (30 °C).
The program has a short spin. The maximum spin speed is
600 rpm.
10. Rinse
This program performs one cold rinse cycle + spin.
Suitable for laundry that just needs to be dampened and
for cleaning cloths and mops.
11. Spin
Used to simply spin the wash.
12. Drain
Used when you only want to drain the water from the
machine.