ASKO 11505 User Manual
Important:
Read all Instructions before using the appliance.
The machine must be Installed by a qualified
electrician.
The machine must not be started until the transit
packing has been removed. (It prevents the tub from
shaking while the machine Is being transported.)
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Contents:
How to use the machine 2
Guide to parts
The controi panel 3
Opening the door 3
Sorting the washing 4
Detergent 5
Which program should 1 use?
Program examples
Care of the machine 8
Safety 9
If the machine won't work 9
Technical details
Installation
6-7
10
10-11
Removing the transport braces
Adjusting the feet
Building in the machine
Electrical installation
Water supply
Draining connection
Problems ans Solutions 12-14
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS14
Warranty 15
Instructions summary 16
How to use the machine
Choosing the right program
How to use
the machine
Follow the figures in the strip through this
booklet for brief instructions on how to use
the machine.
Full detaiis and comments can be found below the strip and must be fully read before operating the washing machine.
Guide to parts
2
6
Detergent and fabric
conditioner compartment
Door
Environment facts
Choose the right program
You can save considerable energy by not using ’stronger’ programs
than necessary.
• Using the normal cycle of this washer wiil enable the higher spin
speed to be used to reduce the amount of moisture that must be
removed by tumble drying the clothes.
Detergent
Using more detergent does not improve the washing performance, but
merely imposes an extra load on the environment.
Try reducing the amount of detergent you use, and increase it only if
the results are unsatisfactory.
The control panel
Indicating lamp
Lights to
show that
the power is
turned on.
Program control knob
The program control knob
must be turned clockwise
only.
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Program selector
with On/Off switch
Main ON/OFF Switch
Must not be on "Off"
when opening the door
Temperature
You can select four different temperatures:
Extra hot: Gives 160° F, during main wash, works only when
Hot is pressed as well
Hot: Gives 140° F, during main wash
Warm: Gives 105° F, during main
wash
Cold: Gives cold water during main wash
Quick
When you put in the Quick-button you get a short program, with three
rinses and a short spin.
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The door can be opened oniy when the program control knob is at
the end of a program. If it has stopped anywhere else, turn it drain
to pump out the water. The door can be opened about two minutes
after pumping out.
... and press the door shut.
(It cannot be slammed
shut.)
Sort the washing
Sort clothes by color, fiber content, amount of soil, lint
shedding properties (cotton, chenile, and terrycioth
shed), lint attracting properties (permanent press,
corduroy, velveteen, flannel and synthetics attract) and
those requiring a delicate cycle. Most clothes and other
washable items have permanent care labels. Read
these labels carefullyl Care label instructions and
warnings should be followed for the best cleaning
results.
Load the Washer Properly
The following chart shows how full to load the washer
for the best results. The load size depends on what
types of fabrics you are washing.
Permanent press items need room to move freely
during washing for the most wrinkle-free results.
Therefore, fill the machine only half full for permanent
press loads. These items should only have a brief spin
cycle after which they should be promptly removed from
the washer for drying, follow the guidelines on the
Program Charts for "permanent press, synthetics*.
How much is in a full load ?
If the drum is filled without packing it tightly, it will hold the
equivalent of two sheets, pillow cases and mattress pad
or thin blanket off of a queen size bed or two king size
sheets, two pillow cases and two to four bath towels.
Water level in the washer
There is no need to set a load size or water level because
the Asko Automatic Level Control System automatically
selects the correct amount of water for each load.
Preparing ciothes for washing
• Turn delicate items, sweaters and t-shirts inside out to
prevent pilling and to protect the prints.
• Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
• Remove any sharp ornaments, pins or buckles to prevent
snags.
• Close zippers and hooks to prevent snagging
• Tie saches and strings to prevent tangling.
• Mend any small rips or tears to prevent them from getting
Machine washable wool loads should only be one-third
full for the cleanest results in this shortened cycle.
Recommended load sizes
Full load
Cotton
Linen
Half load
Permanent Press
Synthetics
Acrylics
Special finish
cottons
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Full load
Third Load
Wool (machine washable)
Silk
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Half load
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1/3 load
New colored items
Read labels carefully! If a label says “Wash Separately",
the item will lose color (excess dye) for the first few
washings. To minimize the possibility of this color
transferring to white or lighter colored items, wash new
colored garments with items of similar color or alone
before wearing. Bright reds and oranges on cottons are
the dyes most likely to transfer colors to the wash load.
Fluorescent colors should always be washed separately.
Prewash or not?
When washing items that are only slightly soiled, the
prewash cycle can be omitted. Starting the machine at
the main wash stage will save about 25 minutes.
4. Pour detergent (and fabric
conditioner if used) into the
appropriate sections of the
detergent compartment.
Detergents - What kind - How much?
Use oniy sudsing iaundry detergents!
Detergents are available in low, normal and full sudsing formulas. A detergent's ability to clean Is not relate, to the amount of
suds it produces. Excess suds in a front loading washer actually interfere with cleaning action because they cushion the
tumbling of clothes. High sudsing detergents are also more difficult to completely rinse out.
Use 1/4 to 1/2 of the recommended U.S. detergents
Because of the Asko washer's low water consumption and the fact that all
the wash wafer and detergent are completely circulated repeatadly through
the laundry, ensuring that all the detergent is fully utilized, detergent usage
is cut by 50% to 75%.
Different brands of detergents recommend using different amounts. Read
all package labels carefully. The first time you use any detergent, start
with 1/4 of the recommended amount. (For example: If the label says use
1 cup, use 1/4 cup.)
If the detergent produces a good, low level of suds, you may add slightly
more detergent if you have very hard water or if your clothes are not
getting perfectiy ciean. It is advisable to check your water hardness with
the local water department.
Recommended detergents
Avoid normai and fuil sudsing detergents. The chart below lists several low
sudsing detergents that have been successfully tested in the Asko washer,
aiong with the recommended amounts.
Recommended Detergente
Fab (powder)
Amway SA8 (powder)
Fresh Start (powder)
All (powder)
Main Wash Detergent Amount*
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
1-2 tablespoons (1/6 cup)
2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) to 1/4 cup
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
‘ Add sNghlly less additional detergent lor prewash
in general, liquid detergents tend to be higher sudsing than powders. Do
not use powder detergents that do not wash completely out of the
detergent cup as the machine fills with water.
Liquid detergents
Liquid detergents tend to more suds than powder
detergents. When trying a detergent for the first
time, start out with a very smail amount, such as 1
to 2 tablespoons.
Liquid detergent can used for all programs without
pre-wash. Add it into the main wash compartment.
Bleach
The use of bleaches is not necessary with these
machines, nor is it recommended.
Note: Detergents: Using more detergent does not
improve the washing performance, but merely
imposes an extra load on the environment. Try
reducing the amount of detergent you use, and
increase it only if the results are unsatisfactory.
Pre-wash detergent
Fabric
condition(
Fabric softeners
Use 1/3 to 1/2 of the recommended amount of
fabric softener, because of the low water usage
of the Asko washer. Fabric softeners are
available in several concentrations.Read the
labels carefully and use only 1/3 to 1/2 of the
recommended amount. (For example: If the
label says to use 1 capful, use 1/4 capful.) If
more softening is desired, try adding slightly
more the next time.
Oversudsing
The use of anything other than a low sudsing
detergent can cause severe oversudsing. If this
happens, run the wash through one or more
rinse programs (starting on 5) until Items are
thoroughly rinsed. Then, run the empty washer
through an entire wash program (starting on 1)
to clear the machine of any remaining high
sudsing detergent.
Clean the detergent
compartment regularly
1. Pull out the compartment and
remove the fabric conditioner
insert.
2. Seiect any program.
3. Clean the compartment with a
brush while water flows through
it.
4. When finished, select Drain to
pump the water out of the
machine.
Main wash
detergent
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