Liquid Detergents; Detergents; Recommended Powder Detergents; Detergent Amounts Based On Water Hardness - Asko W6424W Operating Instructions Manual

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
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
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