Asko W660, W620, W640, W600 Manual

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CONTENTS

Important Safety Instructions	2
Child Safety Features	2
ASKO Washer Features	3
Preparing the Laundry	4
The Detergent Drawer	5
Detergents	5
Fabric softeners	6
Recommended Wash Temperatures	6
Care and Cleaning Instructions	7
Common Laundry Problems	8
Fault Codes– W600/W620	9
Error Messages – W640/W660	9
Troubleshooting	10
Customizing the Preset Programs – W640/W660	11
Installation Instructions	15
ASKO Product Warranty	17
Index	18

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 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!

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, other flammable or explosive substances because they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

WARNING!

This appliance must be properly grounded. Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor 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.

The plug must be plugged into an appliance outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

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.

CHILD SAFETY FEATURES

CHILD-SAFE DETERGENT DRAWER

ASKO washers have a child-safety catch on the detergent drawer that can be engaged to prevent a child from opening the drawer and possibly coming into contact with the detergent or fabric softener. Refer to page 5 for instructions on how to engage the child-safe catch.

CHILD-SAFE TEMPERATURE KNOB

Models W600 and W620 have a child-safety catch that can be engaged to prevent children from tampering with the temperature knob. The catch is located below the temperature knob behind the edge of the control panel. To engage it, insert a flathead screwdriver in the slot on the catch. Press upwards as you turn the catch clockwise. When you release the catch is should protrude slightly below the control panel.

Once the catch is engaged, you must hold it up as you turn the temperature knob to the desired setting.

CHILD-SAFE START

You can program Models W640 and W660 not to start unless the Start button is held down for three seconds. This is to prevent children from inadvertently starting

the machine. Refer to page 14 for instructions on how to program this safety feature.

MORE CHILD-SAFETY TIPS

♦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: 1-800-POISON1

♦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.

♦Do not allow children to use or play on or in the appliance.

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ASKO WASHER FEATURES

Your new energy-efficient ASKO washer is designed to give you maximum cleaning performance using less water, energy and detergent. To make the most of the washer’s functions and features, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before using your machine for the first time. For operating instructions, refer to the Quick Start Guide enclosed with this manual.

Below is an illustration of the parts and features of your ASKO washer.

Power Detergent and fabric button softener dispenser

Control

panel

door

Front Outer door cover

(W620 and W660)

THE GLASS DOOR

To open the glass door, the power to the machine must be on and you must press the Door Open button ( ). There will be a few seconds delay before the door opens.

Models W600 and W620

On these models, the Program Control knob must be at the end of a program (at the 12:00 position) to open the glass door. If you need to stop or interrupt a program after you start the machine, turn the Program Control knob to 10 (Drain). Any water in the machine will be pumped out. Make sure the Program Control knob is at the 12:00 position, then press the Door Open button ( ) to open the door. To restart the washer, close the door, add detergent (if needed), and turn the controls to the desired settings.

Models W640 and W660

On these models, if you need to open the door during a wash or rinse cycle, press and hold Door Open for three seconds. The machine will stop and automatically drain enough water so the door can be opened safely. The program will resume when you close the door.

Refer to “The door won’t open” section in the Troubleshooting chart on page 10 for instructions on how to open the glass door in case of a mechanical failure.

THE OUTER DOOR (W620/W660)

The drop-down outer door is not just to improve the appearance of your ASKO washer. You can pile your

laundry on the door while loading and unloading the
washer with complete confidence that the door will hold.		ENGLISH

SENSOR LEVEL CONTROL
ASKO washers do not need high, medium, or low water
level settings to compensate for different sized loads.
ASKO washers have a Sensor Level Control (SLC)
system designed to ensure the correct amount of water
is pumped into the machine for any size load. It even
compensates for fabric saturation, letting in more water
if needed. This eliminates worry about selecting the
right water level setting for each laundry load.


TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Because wash water temperature is a major factor in
getting laundry clean, ASKO washers have built-in heating
elements and a sensor that keeps the temperature to
within +/-1° F of the selected program temperature.
ASKO washers are programmed not to advance in a
cycle until the selected water temperature is reached,
so the length of the cycles may vary, depending upon
the household cold water temperature, the amount of
laundry in the washer, and the wash temperature setting.

ENZYME STEP
To successfully remove all dirt and stains from fabric,
the enzymes in your detergent need to work at a
temperature between 105° and 140° F for a longer time
period. For this reason, the main wash cycle in a Normal
wash program on ASKO washers is 43 minutes (plus
the amount of time it takes to heat the water to the
selected temperature). This longer wash cycle gives
the enzymes in the detergent ample time to remove
stains, eliminating the need for stain sprays and spot
removers.
The prewash option should be used only for heavily
soiled loads. Starting the machine at the main wash
stage will save about 25 minutes.

ECONOMY (E2/ECO) OPTION
This option extends the wash time by about 22 minutes.
This extended wash time lets you use lower water
temperatures (85°–100° F) and still get the same
excellent results with lower energy consumption. This
option is also excellent for getting out stubborn stains
when used with a higher wash temperature.

MORE RINSE CYCLES
Most washers have only two or three rinse cycles; some
have an option to add a fourth. ASKO washers have five
rinses and a Super Rinse option that adds two more.
ASKO washers get the soil and detergent out of your
laundry that most other washers leave in. That’s why
your whites will remain white and your colored fabrics
will remain bright.
The Super Rinse option is designed for people with
sensitive skin or who are allergic to detergents. It can
also be used for large, heavily soiled loads.

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SPIN OPTIONS

ASKO washers have faster spin speeds than most other washers, which decreases the time it takes to dry your laundry by up to half. The spin speeds range from 600 rpm to 1600 rpm, depending on the model.

You can also turn the spin cycle off. Using this feature with the Wool/Hand wash program is a perfect substitute for hand washing.

PREPARING THE LAUNDRY

We believe ASKO washers clean better than any other washer available on the market. With proper attention to how you prepare your laundry items for washing, your wardrobe and linens will look like new for years.

SORTING THE CLOTHES

Sort clothes by fiber content, color, amount of soil, lint shedding properties (e.g., cotton, chenille, and terrycloth), lint attracting properties (e.g., permanent press, corduroy, velveteen, flannel and synthetics) and those requiring a delicate cycle (e.g., washable wool and silk, nylon).

CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

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.

If the care label says "Wash Separately," the fabric is likely to lose color (excess dye) for the first few washings. To minimize the possibility of the color transferring to white or lighter colored items, wash new colored garments with items of similar color or separately. 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.

RECOMMENDED LOAD SIZES

To reduce wrinkling, you should determine the load size based on the type(s) of fabrics being washed. The chart below gives recommended load sizes for different fabrics.

Load Size	Fabrics
Full	Cotton, linen

Half	Perm press, synthetics, acrylics

Third	Special finish cottons, machine
	washable wool, silk, acetates

Cotton and Linen Fabrics

These items should be washed in full loads because the tumble action of the tub along with the gentle rubbing and lifting and falling movement of the clothes gives the best cleaning result.

Permanent Press Fabrics

These items need more room to move freely during washing for the most wrinkle-free results. Therefore, fill

ADVICE FOR PERSONS WITH SENSITIVE SKIN

ASKO washers are ideal for people allergic to detergent. Our Heavy, Normal and Light wash programs have five rinse cycles and a Super Rinse option that adds two more rinses. This ensures that all the detergent residue is rinsed out of your laundry.

As an extra precaution, you should use mild detergents and be careful not to use too much.

the machine only half full for permanent press loads. These items should have only a brief spin cycle and they should be removed promptly from the washer and put directly into the dryer or hung to dry.

Delicate Fabrics

More delicate fabrics, such as machine washable wool and silk, should only be washed in one-third size loads for the best results.

GENERAL LAUNDRY ADVICE

♦Read and follow the care instructions on new garments.

♦Sort laundry by the care instructions and color of the fabric.

♦Do no wash colored fabrics with white and lightcolored fabrics.

♦Wash fabrics that produce lint separately (such as towels).

♦Remove any sharp ornaments, pins or buckles to prevent snags.

♦Empty pockets and turn them inside out.

♦Close zippers and hooks to prevent snagging.

♦Tie sashes and strings to prevent tangling.

♦Mend any small rips to prevent them from enlarging.

♦Turn colored cotton garments, velvet and finer knitwear inside out before washing.

♦Turn delicate items, sweaters and T-shirts inside out to prevent pilling and to protect the prints.

♦Prewash severely soiled items.

♦Wash colored fabrics separately the first time.

♦Permanent press items should be washed in halfloads.

♦Thoroughly rinse down items, such as comforters (Super rinse).

♦Use fabric softener to eliminate static electricity in synthetic garments and to soften cotton.

♦Ironing lesser quality cotton items can reduce shrinkage.

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THE DETERGENT DRAWER

The detergent drawer on ASKO washers 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.

Prewash detergent

Main wash

detergent

Fabric softener

Pullout

handle Child-safety catch

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.

We recommend that you don’t use bleach in your ASKO washer. The tumbling wash action, temperature control options, extended wash times and proper amount of detergent are sufficient to remove most stains.

Child-Safe Catch

All ASKO 600-series washers have a child-safe catch on the detergent drawer that can be engaged to prevent a child from opening the drawer and possibly coming into contact with the detergent or fabric softener.

The safety catch is the red plastic piece on the back right side of the pull-out handle. To engage the catch, open detergent drawer a little then pull the catch forward and release it. Once the catch is engaged, you must push it to the left each time you open the detergent drawer.

To disengage the catch, push it to the left then back.

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DETERGENTS

Laundry detergents are available in low-, normaland high-sudsing formulas. A detergent´s ability to clean is not relative to the amount of suds it produces. Excess suds in a front-loading washer actually interfere with the cleaning because they cushion the tumbling action. Also, high-sudsing detergents are more difficult to completely rinse out.

The use of anything other than a low-sudsing detergent can cause severe oversudsing, which could cause suds to backup through the detergent compartment and run down the front of the washer onto the floor. If oversudsing occurs, run the wash through one or more rinse programs until all items are thoroughly rinsed. Remove the laundry then run the washer through a Normal wash program to get rid of any remaining detergent.

Should oversudsing occur, the machine will indicate an error code or message. (See page 9.)

LIQUID DETERGENTS

We don’t recommend liquid detergents because they tend to produce more suds than powder detergents when used in water temperatures of 150° F or higher. If you should try a liquid detergent, start with a very small amount, such as 1 to 2 tablespoons. Also, liquid detergent can be used for all programs without prewash, so add it into the main wash compartment.

Should you prefer to use a liquid detergent, we have provided a partition piece with the detergent drawer specifically for use with liquid detergents. Insert the partition in the slot at the back of the main wash compartment before you pour in the liquid detergent.

RECOMMENDED POWDER DETERGENTS

ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less detergent than most other washers. This is because of their low water consumption and the fact that all the wash water is repeatedly circulated through the laundry, ensuring that all the detergent is fully utilized. We recommend that you use powder detergents made specifically for frontloading washers. These are sometimes called HE (High-Efficiency) detergents. Listed below are some low-sudsing powder detergents that have been successfully tested in ASKO washers:

♦	Fab	♦	All
♦	Amway SA8	♦	Tide HE
♦	Fresh Start	♦	Wisk HE

We recommend that you do not use any powder detergent that doesn’t wash completely out of the detergent drawer.

AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO USE

The amount of detergent needed varies among the different brands, but for most detergents, you need only one or two tablespoons. Using too much detergent can result in detergent residue being left in your clothes, which can cause them to appear gray or dingy. You should start with a small amount of detergent and increase it only if the cleaning results are unsatisfactory.

Additionally, you should never put detergent in the prewash compartment unless you are using a wash program that has a prewash cycle. This could cause excess foaming, which could damage the machine.

The amount of detergent needed can also depend on the hardness of the water in your area. See the “Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness” section on the next page for more details.

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Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness

The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. To determine the water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or area water softening company. The harder the water, the more detergent you may need. Refer to the chart below for the recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness. Remember, you should adjust the amount of detergent you use by small amounts until you find the correct amount.

Note that 12 grains and higher is extremely hard water and detergent alone may not be enough. You may need

to use a water softener to maximize the performance of your washer. Also, in areas with extremely hard water (9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water deposits from forming in the tank and wash system.

Different brands of detergent have different amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you have hard water and use a detergent with less than 8.7% phosphorous content, you may need to use more detergent or use a detergent with a higher phosphorous content.

Recommended Detergent Amounts

Based on Water Hardness

		Detergent Amounts
Water Hardness	Prewash			Main Wash

Soft (0-3 grains per gal.)	1	teaspoon	1	to 1-1/2 tablespoons
Medium (4-8 grains per gal.)	1	teaspoon	1	to 2	tablespoons
Hard (9+ grains per gal.)	1	teaspoon	2	to 3	tablespoons

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Fabric softeners are available in several concentrations. We recommend that you use only two tablespoons of

fabric softener. If more softening is desired, try adding slightly more the next time.

RECOMMENDED WASH TEMPERATURES

Different fabrics require different wash temperatures. The table below gives recommended wash temperatures

for different fabrics as well as recommended programs, load sizes, and spin options.

	Wash	Wash	Load	Spin
Fabric Type	Temp.	Program	Size (1)	Options (2)
White cotton w/out elastic	140–205° F	Normal	Full	Long spin, high rpm
and/or decorative trim
White cotton w/elastic	120–140° F	Normal	Full	Long spin, high rpm
and/or decorative trim
Colored cotton	120–140° F	Normal	Full	Long spin, high rpm
Linen (white and colorfast)	120–140° F	Normal	One-half	Short spin, low rpm
Cotton/polyester blends	105–120° F	Normal/Permanent press	One-half	Short spin, low rpm
Polyester/acrylic blends	105–120° F	Normal/Permanent press	One-half	Short spin, low rpm
Rayon and acetate	105° F	Delicate/Wool	One-half	Short spin, low rpm
Washable silk and nylon	85° F (cold)	Delicate/Wool	One-third	Short spin, low rpm
Washable wool and	85–105° F	Delicate/Wool	One-third	Short spin, low rpm
wool blends	(cold)

Handwash wool & silk (3)	85° F (cold)	Delicate/Wool	One-third	Short spin, low rpm

NOTES:

(1)The load size should be determined by the type of fabric being washed. (See page 4.)

(2)Spin speed options are not available on all models.

(3)Some hand-washable wool and silk items should not go through a spin cycle. These items should be removed from the washer then pressed out in a terry towel to remove excess water before being hung up or laid flat to dry.

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