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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfill your needs for many years to
come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality, and
high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they
are greatly appreciated throughout the world.
To ensure that you get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that
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Operating Instructions

Washing Machine

ASKO W6324W

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfill your needs for many years to come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality, and high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the world.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before using your machine Add detergent and fabric softener, for the first time as required Select the program Transport protection Select options Packing material Close the washer door and press the Washer door Start/Stop button Checking water hardness Once the program has finished Important safety instructions You can change the following Grounding instructions...
  • Page 3: Before Using Your Machine For The First Time

    Before using your machine for the first time Do you need this Use&Care Guide in Spanish? Log on to www.askona.com/customer-care to download. ¿Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askona.com/customer-care y descárguesela. WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askona.com...
  • Page 4: Before Using Your Machine For The First Time

    Before using your machine for the first time Transport protection Remove any transport protection devices before installing the machine. See the "Transport protection" chapter. Packing material Please sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines. Washer door • The washer door cannot be opened until the machine is connected to the electricity supply.
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR the water flow from each for several minutes. FUTURE REFERENCE This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or WARNING! use an open flame during this time. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury WARNING! to persons when using your appliance, follow...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Important safety instructions Disposal B) Grounding instructions for a permanently connected appliance: When the machine has reached the end of its This appliance must be connected to a grounded service life and is to be disposed of, it should metal, permanent wiring system, or an immediately be made unusable by removing the equipment-grounding conductor must be run door to the washing compartment.
  • Page 7: Child Safety

    Child safety Keep an eye on children! Activate child safety catch (for detergent compartment) WARNING! On the inside of the detergent compartment is a child safety catch. • Laundry detergents are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children. •...
  • Page 8: Parts Of The Washing Machine

    Parts of the washing machine 1. Main power switch 2. Dispenser 3. Program panel 4. Serial number plate (on inside of washer door) 5. Drain pump cover 6. Drain pump (behind cover) 7. Washer door Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askona.com...
  • Page 9: Dispenser

    Dispenser 1. Pre Wash 2. Main wash with liquid detergent. Use the separator (A). 3. Main wash with powder detergent. Do not use the separator. 4. Fabric softener 5. Release button 6. Child safety catch The detergent drawer automatically dispenses the detergent and fabric softener at the appropriate times. Simply pour the measured amounts of detergent and softener into the proper compartments (as illustrated) and close the drawer.
  • Page 10: Advice And Tips Before Washing

    Advice and tips before washing Here are some tips that may help you before washing. Sorting your laundry Sorting your laundry • how soiled they are • color • material Clothing 1. Close zippers and Velcro straps so they won’t damage fabrics.
  • Page 11: Advice And Tips Before Washing

    Advice and tips before washing Wash cycle Tumble dry cycle Normal wash cycle Machine dry Permanent Press or Wrinkle Normal setting Resistant setting Permanent Press or Wrinkle Gentle/Delicate setting Resistant setting Gentle or Delicate setting Hand wash only Do not tumble dry Do not wash Do not wring.
  • Page 12: Coloured Cotton

    Advice and tips before washing Coloured cotton Reducing allergic reactions Colored cotton items labeled 140 °F (60 °C) The washing machine has a Super Rinse option. should be washed at 140 °F (60 °C) the first time Use this for people with sensitive skin, such as in order to remove any excess dye.
  • Page 13: Liquid Detergents

    Advice and tips before washing Recommended powder detergents NOTE! ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less detergent than most other washers. This is because of their Due to environmental concerns, we discourage low water consumption and the fact that all the the use of strong chemicals.
  • Page 14 Advice and tips before washing 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”...
  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions of laundry in the machine, you can reduce the WARNING! amount of detergent used. Powder detergent To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY Pour the powder into the main wash compartment, INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
  • Page 16: Select The Program

    Operating instructions Select the program 5. Perma Press You select a program by turning the Program for synthetics, blended materials, and program selector. An LED lights up permanent press cotton. Suitable for shirts and beside the selected blouses. Follow the washing instructions for each program.
  • Page 17: Program Chart

    Operating instructions Program chart Program Temp. °F Number of Spin Max. load Water Energy Program time Wash rinses Speed (lb) consumption consumption (approx. hrs and (approx. gallon) (approx. kWh) min.) 1. Sani 1200 20,3 1.10 2:40 2. White 1200 15,9 1:40 3.
  • Page 18: Select Options

    Operating instructions Select options Close the washer door and press the Start/Stop button You can select options to adjust the wash program to suit your own specific requirements. The available options depend on the selected program. If the option is available for the selected program, the symbols lights up when you press the button.
  • Page 19: Once The Program Has Finished

    Operating instructions Once the program has finished Once the program has finished, all six LEDs around Start/Stop and the Door Opening button light up for 2 minutes. The machine then turns off. The washer door opens automatically once the program has finished. If you want to deactivate the Automatic Door Opening function, see the "Selecting settings"...
  • Page 20: Care And Maintenance Instructions

    Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the trap and the drain pump The washing machine has a trap where small items such as coins, buttons, and hairpins can collect. To clean the trap and the drain pump, do as follows: 1. Make sure that the main power switch is off. Rinse the compartment and scrub it clean.
  • Page 21: Rinse Holes Under The Paddle

    Care and maintenance instructions Rinse holes under the paddle If you have hard water If you suspect that objects such as nails or paper If you live in an area with hard water (high clips may have fallen into the wash drum, you limescale content), a grayish-white coating may should check the space under the paddles.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The washer door will not open D Push the tool upward to open the washer door. 1. Check that the main power switch is on. 2. Is there power? Check your home’s fuses (circuit breakers). The washer door cannot be opened with the door opening button (with the key symbol) if the power is off.
  • Page 23: Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Error messages L3 Water Inlet Fault Check: If a fault occurred during the program cycle, an LED will flash next to Start/Stop and the Door • that the tap on the water pipe is open. Opening button. • that the filter in the machine's fill valve is not blocked.
  • Page 24: Technical Information

    Technical information Technical data Height: 33 1/2'' (850 mm) Width: 23 1/2'' (597 mm) Depth: 23 7/8" (606 mm) Weight: 161 lb (73 kg) Cylinder volume: 15,9 gal (60 l) Max. laundry capacity: 18 lb (8 kg) Spin speed (rpm): 400-1200 Rated power: See serial number tag and rating plate.
  • Page 25: Transport Protection

    Transport protection Remove the three transport bolts and the plastic plugs for locking the machine for transport before using the machine. NOTE! If the machine is to be transported, the bolts and plastic plugs for locking the machine during transport must be installed to prevent damage to the machine through shaking.
  • Page 26: Installation

    Water supply connection Read these instructions carefully and completely before you install the machine. The installation Since ASKO washers have a built-in heating should be carried out by a qualified person who element, you only need a cold water inlet. The...
  • Page 27: Freestanding Installation

    The plug supplied with the washer can only be Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. used with an ASKO Dryer. If the washer is used If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet separately or with another dryer, it must be on a installed by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 28: Installation

    Installation Built-in installation ASKO washers can be installed beneath a cabinet or worktop with a height of 34" to 35" (863 to 889 mm) or in a closet. There must be a gap of about ½" (12 mm) all around the machine, including between the rear edge of the machine's top panel and the back wall.
  • Page 29: Service

    ASKO Distribution North America, LLC. 1 Replacement parts or repair labor if the (“ASKO”) warrants to the original purchaser ASKO Product is used in a manner that is (the “ASKO Customer”) of the ASKO product inconsistent with published user or operator (the “ASKO Product”), who purchased the...
  • Page 30 ASKO OR THE MANUFACTURER AND THEIR problem after checking “Troubleshooting,” then RESPECTIVE PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES additional help can be obtained by calling ASKO AND AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES Customer Care at 1-800-898-1879. Read the OTHER THAN ACTUAL DAMAGES AND IN “Troubleshooting”...
  • Page 31 Limited Warranty, please contact ASKO Customer Care at 1-800-898-1879. After your purchase and prior to first use of the ASKO Product, register your ASKO Product with ASKO by utilizing the address information below. Should you need...
  • Page 32: Quick Guide

    You select a programme by turning the programme selector. The selected programme is shown in the display. 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.askona.com WM70.1 W6324W US/CA en (04-14)

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