ASKO 12004 User Manual
How to use the
washing machine
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 tíre tub from
shaking while the machine la being transported.)
WARNING-To reduce the risk of fíre, elecMc shock, or
injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
12004
WARNING - Importantf
Improper connection of the equippment grounding
cofKluctor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you
are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
This appliance must be grounded. The plug must be
plugged into an appliance outlet that is property
installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
Oo not wash or dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable or
erq^oi^ substances as they give off vapors that
cot4d igrrite or explode.
Confr
enfs
How to wash
Guide to parts
What to do if the door will not open u
Sort the washing
How much detergent to use
Fabric softener
Make up your own washing programS-
Care and maintenance i
if the machine does not work 9
Safety
Accessories
Specifications
Installation
Removing the transit packing
Adjusting the feet
Electrical installation
oummary
Using the machine
Program selection
8uilding-in the machine
Water supply conne^^'
Turn the thermostat knob
to the required setting.
The indicator lamp will light.
A safety catch prevents the
thermostat knob from being
turned to higher temper
atures. Release it by
pushing the button beneath
the knob. This safety
device can be disconnected
— see page 9.
@ Open the door by pushing
the button with the keyhoie
symbol (door opening).
©
The Control pane!
Program
control knob
The program control
knob must be
turned clockwise only.
Safety catch
Press the button to release
the safety catch so that
the thermostat knob can
be burned to higher temp
eratures (clockwise).
Altematively, the safety
catch can be disengaged
completely, as described
on page 9.
Opening the
inner door
The inner door can only be
opened when
• The thermostat knob is set to
a temperature above 20°C, and,
• The program control knob has
stopped at the 0 mark.
If the door will not open,
see above.
Thermostat knob
with main switch
The door cannot be opened
if the thermostat knob is
turned to 0.
Press the right hand side of
the rocker switch for extra
high water level during
rinses. Press the left hand
side of the rocker switch to
return to the normal rinse
water level.
Délicates wasih
program: high water
level, only three rinses
and short spin.
0
O
1/2
The door can be opened
only when the machine has
pumped out the water in it,
i.e. the program control knob
has stopped with the mark
against the ® mark. (i£.
after 6 or 8).
If the mark is against any ^
other position, turn the ’
program control knob to 8
to pump out the machine.
After about 90 seconds, the
machine will be empty and
the knob will have moved to
the 0 position. The door
can now be opened: see
(1) above.
Higher water level
To obtain higher water level, eg. for washing a mat,
proceed as follows:
• Press the délicates Wash button.
• Allow the machine to fill to your required levei.
• Press the Délicates Wash button again and the
ordinary program will now continue
Omit spin
Selection of low spin speed
of 900 r/mln Is achieved
when button Is depressed.
NOTE: When button Is out
900
spin speed is 1300 r/mln.
Economy Half load
program program
Lx>ad the
washing. .
. . . and press the inner
door shut.
(It cannot be slammed
shut.)
Close the outer cover.
Sort the washing
Sort clothes by color, fiber content, amount of soil,
lint shedding properties (cotton, chenile, and
terrycloth 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 carefully! 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 perma
nent 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 clothes 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 sashes and strings to prevent tangling.
• Mend any small rips or tears to prevent them
from getting bigger.
Machine washable wool loads should only be
one-third full for the cleanest results in this
shortened cycle.
Recommended load sizes
Full Load Half Load
Cotton
Linen
Permanent Press
Synthetics
Acrylics
Special finish cottons
Third Load
Wool
(machine washable)
Silk
Acetates
7
%
full load
Q
haH load
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 sightly soiled, the
prewash cycle can be omitted. Starting the machine
at the main wash stage will save about 25 minutes.
Pour detergent (and
fabric softener, if
used) into the appro
priate sections of the
detergent compart
ment.
Detergents-What kincJ-Howinuch?
Fabric cofxfilionef compartment
Pre-wash detergent
Fabric conditioner
• Use only low sudsing laundry detergents!
Detergents are available in low, normal and full sudsing
formulas. A detergent's ability to clean is not related 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 water and detergent are
completely circulated repeatedly 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 ail 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 perfectly
clean. It is advisable to check your water hardness
with the local water department.
• Recommended detergents.
Avoid normal and full sudsing detergents. The chart
below lists several low sudsing detergents that have
been successfully tested in the Asko washer, along
with the recommended amounts.
Recommended Detergents
Fab (powder)
Amway SA8 (powder)
Fresh Start (powder)
All (powder)
* Add slightly less additional detergent for prewash (program 1 only).
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.
Main Wash Detergent Amount*
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
1-2 tablespoons (1/8 cup)
2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) to 1/4 cup
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
Liquid detergents
Liquid detergents tend to produce more suds than powder
detergents. When trying a liquid detergent for the first time,
start out with a very small amount, such as 1 to 2 table
spoons. Liquid detergents can be used for all programs
without pre-wash. Add it into the main wash compartment.
B/each
The use of bleaches is not necessary with these
machines, nor is it recommended.
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.
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 usft and
increase it only if the results are unsatisfactory.
Clean the detergent
compartment regularly
1. Pull out the compartment
and remove the fabric
conditioner insert.
2. Select any program.
3. Clean the compartment
with a brush while water
flows through it.
4. When finished, select
program 8 to pump the
water out of the machine.
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