Dyeing Fabrics; Liquid Detergents; Detergents; Recommended Powder Detergents - Asko W8844XL W Operating Instructions Manual

ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING

DYEING FABRICS

If you want to dye fabrics in the machine, select the
Color program with the Super Rinse option. Select
the temperature according to the dye manufacturer's
recommendations. Choose a low spin speed if the fabric to
be dyed is a blended material, such as polyester/cotton.
NOTE!
Add the dye directly to the washing drum – not to the
detergent compartment. After dyeing, you should run
the machine empty using the same program. Use the
normal amount of detergent.
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 discoloration of the
machine.

LIQUID DETERGENTS

We don't recommend liquid detergents because they tend
to produce more suds than powder detergents 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 tablespoons. Also, liquid detergent can be used for
all programs without prewash, so add it into the main wash
compartment.

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-sudsing detergent
can cause severe oversudsing, 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, extended wash times and proper amount of
detergent are sufficient to remove most stains.
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RECOMMENDED POWDER
DETERGENTS
ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less detergent than
most other washers. This is because of their low water
consumption and the fact that all the wash water is
repeatedly circulated through the laundry, ensuring that
all the detergent is fully utilized. We recommend that you
use powder detergents made specifically for front-loading
washers. These are sometimes called HE (High-Efficiency)
detergents. Please visit our homepage www.askona.com
to see the powder detergents we recommend for ASKO
washers.
We recommend that you do not use any powder detergent
that doesn't wash completely out of the detergent drawer.
DETERGENT AMOUNTS BASED ON
WATER HARDNESS
The amount of detergent needed can vary due to
differences in water hardness. To determine the water
hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or
area water softening company. The harder the water, the
more detergent you may need. Refer to the chart below
for the recommended detergent amounts based on water
hardness. Remember, you should adjust the amount of
detergent you use by small amounts until you find the
correct amount.
Note that 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water
and detergent alone may not be enough. You may need
to use a water softener to maximize the performance of
your washer. Also, in areas with hard water (9+) you may
need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water
deposits from forming in the tank and wash system.

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 unsatisfactory.
Additionally, you should never put detergent 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.