Asko W6022 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Washing Machine

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Dear ASKO Customer,

Thank you for choosing this quality product from Scandinavia, which was made in Sweden.

We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new machine 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 ensure that you get the most out of your new 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.

ASKO W6022

Contents

Before using your machine for	4
the first time
Transport protection	4
Packing material	4
Washer door	4
Checking water hardness	4
Important safety instructions	5
Grounding instructions	5
Installation	6
Overflow guard function	6
Transport/Winter storage	6
Disposal	6
Child safety	7
Keep an eye on children!	7
Automatic Door Opening	7
Parts of the washing machine	8
Detergent compartment	9
Control Button Definitions	9
Front panel	10
Options button	10

Advice and tips before washing	11
Sorting your laundry	11
Clothing	11
Laundry labels	11
Laundry label symbols	11
Colored cotton	13
Delicates	13
Wool and silk	13
Artificialfibersandsyntheticfibers	13
Reducing allergic reactions	13
Save time and energy	13
Economy and efficiency	13
Detergents	13
Dyeing fabrics	14
Liquid detergents	14
Detergents	15
Recommended powder	15
detergents
Detergent Amounts Based on	16
Water Hardness
Amount of detergent to use	16
Recommended detergent	16
amountsbasedonwaterhardness
Operating instructions	17
Sort your laundry.	17
Turn on the main power switch.	17
Open the washer door and load	17
the laundry
Adddetergentandfabricsoftener,	17
as required
Select the program	19
Select options	20
Close the door and press the	20
Start/Stop button
Once the program has finished	20

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Contents

Care and maintenance	21
instructions
Checkingthefilteranddrainpump	21
Cleaning the detergent	21
compartment
Cleaning the outside of the	21
machine
Cleaningtheinsideofthemachine	22
to avoid unpleasant smells
Rinse holes under the paddle	23
If you have hard water	23
Troubleshooting	24
The washer door will not open	24
The machine will not start	24
Error messages	25
Technical information	26
Technical data	26
Transport protection	27
Installation instructions	28
Leveling the machine	28
Water supply connection	28
Drain outlet connection	29
Electrical Connections	29
Grounding instructions	29
Freestanding installation	29
Stacked installation	29
Built-in installation	30
Program plate in multiple	30
languages
Service and guarantee	31
Warranty	32
How to contact the ASKO	32
Appliances Inc.
Quick guide	36
Washing	36
Load the laundry	36
Detergent compartment	36
Select the program	36
Program finished	36
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Before using your machine for the first time

Do you need this Use&Care Guide in spanish? Log onto www.askousa.com/customercare to download.

¿Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askousa.com/customercare y descárguesela.

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 themachineisconnectedtotheelectricity 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. Phoneyourlocalwatercompanytocheckthe water hardness in your area.

Note!

Each machine is tested before leaving the factory. A small amount of water may remain inthedrainpump,thoughthisdoesnotaffect quality or damage the machine.

See the Quick guide on the last page.

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Important safety instructions

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WARNING-Toreducetheriskoffire,electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance,followbasicprecautions,including the following:

•Readallinstructionsbeforeusingtheappliance.

•Do not run appliance while you are out of the home.

•Do notwashordryarticlesthathavebeen previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, cooking oils, or other flammable orexplosivesubstancesbecausetheygive off vapors that could ignite or explode.

•Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.Closesupervisionofchildrenis necessarywhentheapplianceisusednear children.

•Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door to the washing compartment.

•Donotreachintotheapplianceifthedrum is moving.

•Donotinstallorstorethisappliancewhere 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-re- pairinstructionsorinpublisheduser-repair instructionsthat you understandand have the skills to carry out.

•Donotaddgasoline,dry-cleaningsolvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash water. These substancesgiveoffvaporsthatcouldigniteor 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 machineorcombinationwasher-dryer,turn on all water faucets and let the water flow fromeachforseveralminutes.Thiswillrelease any accumulated hydrogen gas. As thegasisflammable,donotsmokeoruse 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)Groundinginstructionsforagrounded, cord-connected appliance:

In the event of malfunction or breakdown, groundingwillreducetheriskofelectricshock 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 accordancewithalllocalcodesandordinances.

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.Ifitwillnotfittheoutlet,haveaproper 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 berunwiththecircuitconductorsandconnected 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 beginstopumpwateroutandshutsoffthewater intake. If the water level has not dropped within60seconds,theprogramisterminated.

Transport/Winter storage

If the machine is to be transported or stored inunheatedpremiseswherethetemperature can fall below freezing, do as follows:

•Empty the filter and drain pump (see the "Care and Cleaning" chapter).

•Shutoffthewatertothewashingmachine, loosenthesupplyhosetotheintakevalve, andletthewaterrunoutfromthevalveand 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. Themachineismanufacturedandlabeledfor recycling.

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Child safety

Keep an eye on children!

Watch out for children!

•Laundry detergents are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children.

•Should a child swallow detergent, give plentytodrinkimmediately,i.e.,oneortwo glasses of milk or water. Do not try to inducevomiting.Seekmedicaladviceimmediately:TheNationalPoisoncenterphone 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 somedetergentresidueleftinsidethemachine.

•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 fromclimbingintothemachine,youcandeactivate the automatic door opening function.

1.Turnoffthemachineusingthemainpower switch.

2.PresstheDoorOpeningbuttonwhilesimultaneouslypressingthemainpowerswitch. Release the buttons.

3.PresstheKeybuttonandtheredfieldgoes out.AutomaticDoorOpeningisnowdeactivated.

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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Parts of the washing machine

1.	Detergent compartment	1	2	3

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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Detergent compartment

1.	Detergent compartment - pre-wash	1
2.	Detergent compartment - main wash	3
3.	Fabric softener compartment	2

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. Thedetergentdrawerautomaticallydispensesthedetergentandfabricsoftenerattheappropriate times.Simplypourthemeasuredamountsofdetergentandsoftenerintothepropercompartments (as illustrated) and close the drawer.

Control Button Definitions

Insidethedetergentdrawerisaplatethatillustratesthebuttonsonthecontrolpanelanddefines 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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Front panel

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1.	Main power switch	5.	Start/Stop
2-3.	Options buttons	6.	Door opening

4.Program selector

Options button

2. Button for selecting Stain

3. Button for selecting Super Rinse

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Advice and tips before washing

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 label symbols

Laundry labels

Material

Cotton, linen, white, and light-colored items.

Cotton, linen. Dark-colored items.

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 ascompactdetergents,youcanusuallywash atlowertemperatures.Itisagoodideatouse trial and error to find out what produces the best results.

Program Load

Stain-Color140°F(60°C)to203°F(95°C) 1/1 drum

Color 140°F (60°C) 1/1 drum

Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. White	PermaPress 140°F (60°C)	1/2 drum
items.
Rayon, acetate, acrylic. Non-colorfast	PermaPress 104°F (40°C)	1/2 drum
items.
Polyester,cotton/polyester,nylon.Colored PermaPress 104°F (40°C)		1/2 drum
items.
Silk and very delicate items	PermaPress 86°F (30°C)	1/3 drum
Items labeled with the IWS or Superwash Wool/Hand 104°F (40°C)		1/3 drum
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