Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and fiul 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.
ASKO W6424
Contents
Before using your machine for the first time
Transport protection
Packing material
Washer door
Checking water hardness
Important safety instructions
Grounding instructions
Installation
Overflow guard function
Transport/Winter storage
Disposal
Child safety
Keep an eye on children!
Parts of the washing machine
Detergent compartment
Advice and tips before washing
Sorting your laundry
Clothing
Laundry labels
Laundry label symbols
Colored cotton
Unbleached linen
Wool
Rayon fibers and synthetic fibers Reducing allergic reactions Save time and energy Economy and efficiency Detergents
Dyeing fabrics
Liquid detergents
Detergents
Recommended powder detergents
Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness
Amount of detergent to use Recommended detergent amountsbasedonwaterhardness
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Sort your laundry. |
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Turn on the main power switch |
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4Open the washer door and load
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4Adddetergentandfabricsoftener,
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Select the program |
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Select options |
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Door opening |
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Extra rinses |
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pump |
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Cleaning the detergent |
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Cleaning the outside of the |
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Cleaningtheinsideofthemachine |
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Troubleshooting |
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The washer door will not open |
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Error messages |
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Technical information |
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Technical data |
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Transport protection |
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Contents
Installation |
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Leveling the machine |
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Water supply connection |
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Drain outlet connection |
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Electrical Connections |
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Grounding instructions |
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Freestanding installation |
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Stacked installation |
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Built-in installation |
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Service |
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Warranty |
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How to contact the ASKO |
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Quick guide |
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Before using your machine for the first time
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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 machineisconnectedtotheelectricitysupply.
•To open the door manually, see "The washer door will not open" in the "Troubleshooting" chapter.
•Themachinecannotbestartedwhenthedoor 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 detergentpackfordetails.Phoneyourlocalwater company to check the water hardness in your area.
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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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Important safety instructions
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WARNING
Toreducetheriskoffire,electricshock,orinjury 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, orspottedwithgasoline,dry-cleaningsolvents, 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.
•Donotaddgasoline,dry-cleaningsolvents,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 beproducedinahotwatersystemthathasnot 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.Asthegasisflammable,donotsmokeor 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)Groundinginstructionsforagrounded, cord-connected appliance:
In the event of malfunction or breakdown, groundingwillreducetheriskofelectricshockby providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord havinganequipment-groundingconductoranda grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into anappropriateoutletthatisproperlyinstalledand grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Warning!
Improperconnectionoftheequipment-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.Ifitwillnotfittheoutlet,haveaproper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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Important safety instructions
B) Grounding instructions for a permanently connected appliance:
Thisappliancemustbeconnectedtoagrounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-groundingconductormustberunwith 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
Ifthemachine’swaterlevelrisesabovethenormal level,theoverflowguardfunctionbeginstopump 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, loosenthesupplyhosetotheintakevalve,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 authoritiesfor informationaboutwhere your machine should be disposed of and recycled in the proper way. The machine is manufactured and labeled for 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 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.
•Alwaysturnthepowerofftothemachinewhen 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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Parts of the washing machine
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Detergent compartment
1. Pre Wash
2. Main Wash
3. Fabric softener
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Thedetergentdrawerautomaticallydispensesthedetergentandfabricsoftenerattheappropriatetimes. Simplypourthemeasuredamountsofdetergentandsoftenerintothepropercompartments(asillustrated) and close the drawer.
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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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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
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 materialsandwashloads.Usingmodernwashing 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.
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Cotton, linen, white, and light-colored items. |
Color 140°F (60°C) to 203°F (95°C) |
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Cotton,linen,cotton/polyester.LightanddarkQuick 140°F (60°C) |
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Polyester, polyamide, elastane, acrylic. Light |
PermaPress 104°F (40°C) |
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Acrylic, viscose, modal, acetate. |
Everyday Wear 104°F (40°C) |
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PermaPress 86°F (30°C) |
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Wool/HandWash86°F(30°C)to104°F(40°C) |
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Advice and tips before washing
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Tumble dry heat setting
Wash water temperature
Special drying instructions
Bleach instructions
Ironing instructions
Dry clean symbol
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