Asko W6324 Operation Manual
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meetyour 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 get the most out of your new machine, we recommendthat
you read the operating instructions before using it. The
operating instructions also include information on how you
can help protect the environment.
Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
Save these instructions for future reference
ASKO W6324
4
Before using your machine for
the first time
5Transport protection
5Packing material
5Washer door
5Checking water hardness
6Important safety instructions
6Grounding instructions
7Installation
7Overflow guard function
7Transport/Winter storage
7Disposal
8Child safety
8Keep an eye on children!
9Parts of the washing machine
10Detergent compartment
11Advice and tips before washing
11Sorting your laundry
11Clothing
11Laundry labels
11Laundry label symbols
13Colored cotton
13Unbleached linen
13Wool
13Rayon fibers and synthetic fibers
13Reducing allergic reactions
13Economy and efficiency
13Detergents
13Dyeing fabrics
14Liquid detergents
15
Recommended detergent
amounts based on water hardness
16Operating instructions
16Sort your laundry.
16Turn on the main power switch
16
Open the washer door and load
the laundry
16
Add detergent and fabric softener,
as required
17Select the program
19Select options
19
Close the washer door and press
the Start/Stop button
19Once the program has finished
20Settings
20
You can change the following
settings:
20Door opening
21
Care and maintenance
instructions
21
Cleaning the trap and the 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
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Contents
29Installation
29Leveling the machine
29Water supply connection
30Drain outlet connection
30Electrical Connections
30Grounding instructions
30Freestanding installation
30Stacked installation
31Built-in installation
32Service
33Warranty
33
How to contact ASKO Appliances
Inc.
36Quick guide
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Contents
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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.
•
To open the door manually, see "The washer
door will not open" in the "Troubleshooting"
chapter.
•
The machine cannot be started when the door
is open.
•
To open the washer door while a program is
running, see "Close the door and press the
Start/Stop button" in the "Operating
instructions" chapter.
Checking water hardness
The quantity of detergent needed depends,
among other things, on water hardness. See the
detergent pack for details. 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.
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REFERENCE
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 equipment-grounding
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 the drain pump. See the
"Care and maintenance instructions" 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!
Be observant of children!
• 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.
• Alwaysturn 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.
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Child safety
1 2 3
5,6 7
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1.
Main power switch
2.
Detergent compartment
3.
Program panel
4.
Serial number plate (on inside of washer door)
5.
Drain pump cover
6.
Drain pump (behind cover)
7.
Washer door
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Parts of the washing machine
1 2 3
1.
Pre Wash
2.
Main Wash
3.
Fabric softener
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.
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
Here are some tips that may help you before
washing.
Sorting your laundry
Sort items according to:
•
how soiled they are
•
color
•
material
Clothing
1.
Close zippers and Velcro straps so they won’t
damage fabrics.
2.
New colored items may contain excess dye
and should therefore be washed separately
the first few times.
3.
Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces
the risk of burling and fading.
4.
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
Examples of washing instructions and recommended programs. Always follow the washing instructions
for each garment.
LoadProgramMaterialLaundry labels
1/1 drumSani 140 °F (60 °C) to 203 °F (95 °C)Heavily soiled cotton, linen, white, and light-
colored items.
1/1 drumQuick 140 °F (60 °C)Normally soiled cotton, linen, cotton/polyester. Light and dark-colored garments.
1/1 drumPerma Press 104 °F (40 °C)Polyester, polyamide, elastane, acrylic. Light
and dark-colored garments.
1/2 drumEveryday Wear (Easy care) 104 °F (40 °C)Acrylic, viscose, modal, acetate.
1/3 drumPerma Press 86 °F (30 °C)Silk and very delicate items
1/3 drumWool/Hand Wash 86 °F (30 °C) to 104 °F (40
°C)
Wool and other very delicate garments
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Advice and tips before washing
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