Asko W6022 User Manual
Dear ASKO Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality pr oduct from Scandinavia,
which was made in Sweden.
We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new ma-
chine is just as good as the outside and that the ethics and
standards that went into the production of this machine are
just as high as the quality and performance that you will receive from it. We hope that this product will give you many
years of pleasure.
To ensur e that you g et the most out of your ne w machine, we
recommend that you read the operating instructions before
using the machine. The operating instructions also contain
information on how to avoid damaging the environment.
Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
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ASKO W6022
4
Before using your machine for
the first time
4Transport protection
4Packing material
4Washer door
4Checking water hardness
5Important safety instructions
5Grounding instructions
6Installation
6Overflow guard function
6Transport/Winter storage
6Disposal
7Child safety
7Keep an eye on children!
7Automatic Door Opening
8Parts of the washing machine
9Detergent compartment
9Control Button Definitions
10Front panel
10Options button
11Advice and tips before washing
11Sorting your laundry
11Clothing
11Laundry labels
11Laundry label symbols
13Colored cotton
13Delicates
13Wool and silk
13Artificial fibers and synthetic fibers
13Reducing allergic reactions
13Save time and energy
13Economy and efficiency
13Detergents
14Dyeing fabrics
14Liquid detergents
15Detergents
15
Recommended powder
detergents
16
Detergent Amounts Based on
Water Hardness
16Amount of detergent to use
16
Recommended detergent
amounts based on water hardness
17Operating instructions
17Sort your laundry.
17Turn on the main power switch.
17
Open the washer door and load
the laundry
17
Add detergent and fabric softener,
as required
19Select the program
20Select options
20
Close the door and press the
Start/Stop button
20Once the program has finished
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Contents
21
Care and maintenance
instructions
21Checking the filter and drain pump
21
Cleaning the detergent
compartment
21
Cleaning the outside of the
machine
22
Cleaning the inside of the machine
to avoid unpleasant smells
23Rinse holes under the paddle
23If you have hard water
24Troubleshooting
24The washer door will not open
24The machine will not start
25Error messages
26Technical information
26Technical data
27Transport protection
28Installation instructions
28Leveling the machine
28Water supply connection
29Drain outlet connection
29Electrical Connections
29Grounding instructions
29Freestanding installation
29Stacked installation
30Built-in installation
30
Program plate in multiple
languages
31Service and guarantee
32Warranty
32
How to contact the ASKO
Appliances Inc.
36Quick guide
36Washing
36Load the laundry
36Detergent compartment
36Select the program
36Program finished
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Contents
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download.
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Transport protection
Has the transport protection been removed?
If not, 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.
•
To open the door manually, see the "The
door will not open" section in the "Troubleshooting" chapter.
•
It is not possible to start the machine with
the door open.
•
To open the washer door while a program
is running, see the "Close the door and
press the Start/Stop button" section.
Checking water hardness
The quantity of detergent needed depends,
among other things, on water hardness.
Phone your local water company to check the
water hardness in your area.
Note!
Each machine is tested before leaving the
factory. A small amount of water may remain
in the drain pump, though this does not affect
quality or damage the machine.
See the Quick guide on the last page.
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Before using your machine for the first time
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WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons when using your
appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
•
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
•
Do not run appliance while you are out of
the home.
•
Do not wash or dry articles that have been
previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning
solvents, cooking oils, or other flammable
or explosive substances because they give
off vapors that could ignite or explode.
•
Do not allow children to play on or in the
appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near
children.
•
Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the
washing compartment.
•
Do not reach into the appliance if the drum
is moving.
•
Do not install or store this appliance where
it will be exposed to the weather.
•
Do not tamper with controls.
•
Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in the user-repair instructions or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have
the skills to carry out.
•
Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents,
or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
•
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas
may be produced in a hot water system
that has not been used for 2 weeks or
more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been used
for such a period, before using a washing
machine or combination washer-dryer, turn
on all water faucets and let the water flow
from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As
the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use
an open flame during this time.
Warning!
This appliance must be properly grounded.
This manual does not cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.
Grounding instructions
A) Grounding instructions for a grounded,
cord-connected appliance:
In the event of malfunction or breakdown,
grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock
by providing a path of least resistance for
electric current. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Warning!
Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if
you are in doubt as to whether the appliance
is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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Important safety instructions
B) Grounding instructions for a
permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring system,
or an equipment-grounding conductor must
be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or
lead on the appliance.
Note
This manual does not cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing,
operating, and maintaining any appliance.
Installation
See the "Installation" chapter.
Overflow guard function
If the machine’s water level rises above the
normal level, the overflow guard function begins to pump water out and shuts off the water
intake. If the water level has not dropped
within 60 seconds, the program is terminated.
Transport/Winter storage
If the machine is to be transported or stored
in unheated premises where the temperature
can fall below freezing, do as follows:
•
Empty the filter and drain pump (see the
"Care and Cleaning" chapter).
•
Shut off the water to the washing machine,
loosen the supply hose to the intake valve,
and let the water run out from the valve and
hose.
•
After emptying the pump, a small amount
of water may remain in the machine. This
does not affect quality or damage the machine.
Disposal
When the machine has reached the end of
its service life and is to be disposed of, it
should immediately be made unusable by
removing the door to the washing compartment. Contact your local authorities for information about where your machine should be
disposed of and recycled in the proper way.
The machine is manufactured and labeled for
recycling.
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Important safety instructions
Keep an eye on children!
Watch out for children!
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Laundry detergents are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children.
•
Should a child swallow detergent, give
plenty to drink immediately, i.e., one or two
glasses of milk or water. Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately: The National Poison center phone
number is 1-800-222-1222.
•
Always close the door and start the appliance as soon as you put in the detergent.
•
Always turn the power off to the machine
when it is not in use.
•
Always keep small children away from the
machine when it is open. There may be
some detergent residue left inside the machine.
•
If laundry detergent gets in someone’s
eyes, rinse them with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes.
Automatic Door Opening
The machine comes with an automatic door
opening function, which means the door
opens automatically once the program has
finished.
If you wish to prevent small children or pets
from climbing into the machine, you can deactivate the automatic door opening function.
1.
Turn off the machine using the main power
switch.
2.
Press the Door Opening button while simultaneously pressing the main power switch.
Release the buttons.
3.
Press the Key button and the red field goes
out. Automatic Door Opening is now deactivated.
4.
Press the Start/Stop button to save the
setting.
If you want to reactivate the function, follow
the instructions above. When you press the
button with the key symbol (step 3), the red
fields light up. Save the setting by pressing
the Start/stop button.
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Child safety
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1.
Detergent compartment
2.
Main power switch
3.
Program panel
4.
Serial number tag and rating plate
5.
Hatch - drainage pump
6.
Drain pump (behind hatch)
7.
Washer door
8.
Outer door (not all models)
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Parts of the washing machine
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3
2
1.
Detergent compartment - pre-wash
2.
Detergent compartment - main wash
3.
Fabric softener compartment
Note!
In the plastic bag containing these instructions and other things, you will find a plastic divider.
Place the divider in the detergent compartment if you use liquid detergent.
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.
Control Button Definitions
Inside the detergent drawer is a plate that illustrates the buttons on the control panel and defines
each button. Refer to the “Operating Instructions” in this guide for your specific model for more
details regarding the control buttons
Note
To avoid oversudsing, do not put detergent in the prewash compartment unless you are using
one of the Heavy wash programs which has a prewash cycle.
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Detergent compartment
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4
5
Start/Stop5.Main power switch1.
Door opening6.Options buttons2-3.
Program selector4.
Options button
Button for selecting Stain2.
Button for selecting Super Rinse3.
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Front panel
Here are some tips that may help you before
washing.
Sorting your laundry
Sort items according to:
•
how soiled they are
•
color
•
material
Clothing
•
Close zippers so that they don’t harm fabrics.
•
New colored items may contain excess
dye and should therefore be washed separately the first few times.
•
Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces the risk of burling and fading.
•
Empty pockets and wash them inside out
if possible!
Laundry labels
Look at the item’s laundry label. The table
below shows suitable wash programs for different materials and wash loads. Using modern washing machines and detergents, such
as compact detergents, you can usually wash
at lower temperatures. It is a good idea to use
trial and error to find out what produces the
best results.
Laundry label symbols
LoadProgramMaterialLaundry labels
1/1 drumStain - Color 140°F (60°C) to 203°F (95°C)Cotton, linen, white, and light-colored
items.
1/1 drumColor 140°F (60°C)Cotton, linen. Dark-colored items.
1/2 drumPermaPress 140°F (60°C)Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. White
items.
1/2 drumPermaPress 104°F (40°C)Rayon, acetate, acrylic. Non-colorfast
items.
1/2 drumPermaPress 104°F (40°C)Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. Colored
items.
1/3 drumPermaPress 86°F (30°C)Silk and very delicate items
1/3 drumWool/Hand 104°F (40°C)Items labeled with the IWS or Superwash
mark
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Advice and tips before washing
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