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Advice and tips before washing
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.
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
Customer Care Center
1-800-898-1879
www.askona.com
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