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CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING Child safety The washer door will not open Installation Opening the door in an emergency: Overflow guard function After power failure Transport/winter storage Wet washing still in the machine Packing material Error messages SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL INFORMATION Recycling Information for test institute ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL • Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place. • Installation should be carried out by qualified ASKO technicians. Activated child Inactivated child safety • The machine should only be used for washing items as...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RECYCLING • This dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recy- cling. In order to prevent injuries, the machine must be rendered unusable once the decision has been made to dispose of it. Contact your local authority for information about where and how your machine can be correctly recycled.
ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING LAUNDRY LABEL SYMBOLS Examples of washing instructions and recommended programmes. Always follow the washing instructions for each garment. Laundry labels Material Program Cotton, linen, white and light-coloured items. Everyday wash 60 °C to 95 °C Cotton, linen, cotton/polyester.
ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING HIGH WATER LEVEL If you want more water for the main wash and rinses, you can use the High water level option. High water level is used automatically in the Wool/hand wash programme. ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY You can save a lot of energy by not using higher temperature programs than necessary.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE ADD DETERGENT AND FABRIC Wash ball or net SOFTENER If you use a wash ball or net, place it directly in the drum and select a programme without pre-wash. NOTE! Detergent overdosing does not give better washing results;...
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USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 2.Time program 6. Quick This program adjusts itself to the specified time frame Fast program for laundry that just needs freshening up. or finish time. When using this program, it is however The program can be run at any temperature, so follow important to select a temperature and time suited to how the washing instructions for each garment.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE SELECTING OPTIONS Delayed start You can select options to adjust the wash programme When you select Delayed start the machine will start 1-24 to suit your own specific requirements. The available hours after you press the Start button. This option cannot options depend on the selected programme.
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE DURING THE PROGRAMME High water level Time remaining Use High water level if a garment’s laundry label shows The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes. this symbol. High water level means that additional water The time remaining is updated three times during the is used during the main wash and rinse cycles.
SETTINGS HOW TO CHOOSE THE SETTINGS: Extra rinses 1 Turn off the machine using the main power switch. Upon delivery, your washing machine is set to use three rinses in the Standard cotton andEveryday wash. 2 Press and hold the Stop button and then press the main power switch.
CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE TRAP AND THE CLEANING THE DETERGENT DRAINAGE PUMP COMPARTMENT The washing machine has a trap where smaller objects Pull out the detergent compartment using the release such as coins and hairpins can collect. To clean the trap button.
CARE AND CLEANING Do as follows: 1 Insert a screwdriver or the like into the hole on the agitator as illustrated and carefully pry to the left. 2 Use your other hand to grasp the agitator and pull it towards you. 3 Lift the agitator.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE WASHER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN ERROR MESSAGES • Check that the main power switch is on. If an error occurs during the program a message is shown on the display. To exit the message after taking measures, • Has the power supply been cut off? Check the house turn the machine off and then back on.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTE Energy labelling Australian standard: AS/NZS 2040.1:2005 Washing program: Normal, 40 °C, 10 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 <...
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.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION Technical data Width: 595 mm Depth: 700 mm Weight: 82 kg Cylinder volume: 80 l Max. washing capacity: 10 kg Spin speed (rpm): 400-1400 Rated power: See type plate. Heater output: See type plate. Water pressure: 0,1-1 MPa 1-10 kp/cm2 10-100 N/cm2 Wash drum and liquid compartment material:...
INSTALLATION POSITIONING THE WASHING MACHINE DRAINAGE CONNECTION The washing machine can be installed as a built-in or The machine is supplied with a drainage hose attached, freestanding unit. Place the machine on a firm surface which must be connected to a drain. See the examples with easy access to the plug.
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INSTALLATION NOTE! Repairs and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified professional. Model TYPE...
BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE DIVISION BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE DIVISION Before you contact the service division, make sure that you know its model designation (1), type designation (2) and serial number (3). 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.
PROGRAMME CHART Program Pre- Temp. Number Spin Max. Consumption values wash °C Speed load Water Energy Programme Rinses (kg) consumption consumption time (approx. (approx. liter) (approx. kWh) hrs and min.) 1. Auto 2. Time program 1400 2,98 2:56 3. Heavy 1400 1,51 2:50...
CLOSE THE WASHER DOOR AND PRESS THE START BUTTON The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes. We reserve the right to make changes. www.asko.com WM 80.2 en (12-13)
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