ASKO W6888ALLERGY Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Washing Machine

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ASKO W6888

ALLERGY

Before using your machine for the first time

Asthma and Allergy labelling

Transport protection

Packing material

Washer door

Language selection

Checking water hardness

General

Installation

Overflow guard function

Transport/Winter storage

Recycling

Keep an eye on children!

12Washing

6Safety instructions

7Child safety

Sort your laundry.

Turn on the main power switch

Open the washer door and load the washing

Add detergent and fabric softener, as required

Select the program

Select options

Close the washer door and press the Start/Stop button

Once the program has finished

You can change the following settings:

Child-safe

Door opening

20Settings

Child safety catch

Description of the washing machine

Sorting your laundry

Clothing

Laundry labels

Laundry label symbols

Coloured cotton

Unbleached linen

Wool

Rayon fibres and synthetic fibres

Save time and energy

High water level

Economy and efficiency

8Detergent compartment

9Advice and tips before washing

Language

Temperature

Extra rinses

Cleaning the trap and the drainage pump

Cleaning the detergent compartment

Cleaning the outside of the machine

Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid unpleasant smells

Rinse holes under the agitator

If you have hard water

The washer door will not open

The machine will not start

21Care and cleaning

23Troubleshooting

Detergents

Dyeing fabrics

After power failure

Wet washing still in the machine

Error messages

Contents

25Technical information

Information for test institute

Technical data

Positioning the washing machine

Adjusting the feet

Connection to water supply

Drainage connection

Electrical installation

Follow these instructions:

Before contacting the service division

28Transport protection

29Installation

31Door hanging

33Service

36Quick guide

Before using your machine for the first time

Asthma and Allergy labelling

The washing machine you have purchased is recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association (Astma- och Allergiförbundet), which means that we offer allergy sufferers unique possibilities. In order to optimise the results, you must participate actively in its use. Below we offer some simple advice that will become a natural part of your use of our product, providing good opportunities for minimising the potential effects of handling washing.

• Choose a detergent recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association. Also remember to use different detergents for different types of washing. You can read more about detergents in the "Advice and tips before washing" and "Washing" chapters.

• In order to minimise the amount of excess detergent left in clean washing, you must use the right dose. To do this, you need to know the water hardness in your area. We recommend that you find out the local water hardness and make a note of it in the detergent recommendations in chapter "Advice and tips before washing", so that you can always easily check how much detergent to use. You can read more about water hardness later in this chapter.

• In order to wash at the right temperature and to use the right detergent, it is important that you correctly sort your washing. You can read more about this in the "Advice and tips before washing" chapter.

• This machine has two wash programs specially adapted to the recommendations of the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association – Allergy Cotton and Allergy Synthetic. These programs differ from the other programs in terms of recommended load, water consumption, and energy consumption. You can read more about this in chapter "Washing".

• To further improve rinse performance, you can select the Super Rinse option. This option increases the number of rinses; however, the number of rinses varies depending on the

program selected. For more information, see the chapter entitled "Select options".

• It is important to clean the detergent compartment regularly. How often depends on how much detergent and which type of detergent you use. You can read more about cleaning the detergent compartment in chapter "Care and cleaning".

• In order to keep the machine in good condition, and to prevent a build-up of excess detergent and other residue in the machine, it is important to clean the machine regularly. This washing machine has a unique program for cleaning the inside of the machine. We recommend running the Cleaning program when the machine is new and then once a month or as often as you feel necessary. You can read more about the Cleaning program in chapter "Washing".

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

Sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines.

Washer door

• The washer door will not open 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 "Washing" chapter.

Language selection

You will be prompted to select the display language when you have connected your machine and start it for the first time. Do as follows:

1. Turn the program selector to choose from: US English, AU English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Русский, Nederlands, EU English.

2. Press Start/Stop once to save the setting.

Checking water hardness

The quantity of detergent needed depends, amongst other things, on how hard the water is. 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.

See Quick guide on the last page

Safety instructions

General

• Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe place.

• Installation should be carried out by qualified ASKO technicians.

• The machine should only be used for washing items as described in these instructions. It is not intended for dry cleaning.

• Use only detergent intended for machine washing!

• Remove any transport protection devices before using the machine. See the "Transport protection" chapter.

• Repairs and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified professional.

• Damaged mains cables must only be replaced by a qualified electrician.

• The machine is not designed to be used by persons (even children) that are physically or mentally handicapped or lack experience and knowledge. Such persons must receive instruction in how to use the machine or be supervised by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children must be watched to ensure they do not play with the machine.

• In the enclosed plastic bag you will find a tool for opening the washer door in emergencies.

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 drainage 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.

Recycling

This machine is manufactured and labelled for recycling. In order to prevent injuries, the machine must be made unusable once the decision has been taken to dispose of it. Contact your local authority for information about where and how your machine can be recycled correctly.

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.

Child safety

Keep an eye on children!

• Always close the door and start the programme immediately once you have added detergent.

• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Store detergent and fabric softener out of the reach of children!

CAUTION!

If this appliance is supplied from a cord extensions set or electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension ser or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.

Child safety catch

1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch.

2. Press and hold the Door opening button and switch on the machine with the main power switch. Then press the Door opening button 5 times within 10 seconds.

3. Select the "Child-safe" setting by turning the program selector.

4. Press the Door opening button once.

5. Turn the program selector and choose "Child-safe On" or "Child-safe Off".

6. Press the Door opening button once to save the setting.

7. Press Start/Stop to return to the program menu.

You can temporarily deactivate Child-safe start by pressing the Super Rinse button and the minus button under Delayed Start at the same time. Child-safe start will be deactivated for 3 minutes.

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Description of the washing machine

1. Main power switch

2. Detergent compartment

3. Program panel

4. Serial number plate (on inside of washer door)

5. Drainage pump cover

6. Drainage pump (behind cover)

7. Washer door

Detergent compartment

1. Pre-wash

2. Main wash

3. Main wash liquid detergent.

4. Fabric softener

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

• colour

• material

Clothing

1. Do up zips and close Velcro straps so that they don’t harm fabrics.

2. New coloured 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, for example 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.

ProgramMaterialLaundry labels

Everyday wash 60 °C to 95 °CCotton, linen, white and light-coloured items.

Cotton, linen, cotton/polyester. Light and dark-coloured garments.

Acrylic, viscose, modal, acetate, polyester, polyamide and elastane. Light and dark-coloured garments.

Coloured cotton

Coloured cotton items with the washing instruction 60 °C should be washed at 60 °C for the first time in order to remove any excess dye. If you do not do so, there is a risk that the colour will run. Use detergent without bleach in order to preserve the colour of the fabric.

Unbleached linen

Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed at 60 °C, using detergent containing no bleach or optical whiteners. Heavily-soiled linen can occasionally be washed at higher temperatures, but not too often because the heat can destroy the linen’s shine and strength.

Quick 60 °C or

Allergy Cotton 60 °C.

Easy Care 40 °C or

Allergy Synthetic 40 °C.

Wool/hand wash 30 °C to 40 °CWool, silk and other very delicate garments

Advice and tips before washing

Wool

These fabrics are labelled either machine wash or hand wash. The Wool/hand wash program is at least as gentle as washing by hand.

Wool is especially sensitive to processes such as washing.

If you do not wish to spin dry, you can squeeze out the water using terry towels. In this case select No spin.

To find out how to choose this setting, see the "Washing" chapter. However, most garments can withstand a short spin. Choose a short spin by selecting a spin speed of 800 rpm or less.

Rayon fibres and synthetic fibres

Materials made of rayon fibres, such as viscose, and some synthetic fibres are very delicate and require much space so as not to crease. Only half fill the drum when washing and choose a spin speed of 800 rpm or lower.

NOTE!

Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.

Save time and energy

Economy and efficiency

You can save energy by not using higher temperature programs than necessary.

• Select Quick if you just need to freshen up shirts or exercise clothes, for example. This will save both water and energy.

• If you select a fast spin speed, this reduces energy consumption when drying in a tumble dryer or drying cabinet.

• Always wash with a full load when using the Heavy, Everyday wash and Normal programs.

• Avoid pre-washing. Modern machines and detergents clean effectively without pre-washing. Pre-washing is only necessary for heavily soiled washing.

Detergents

Eco-labelled detergents are less harmful to the environment.

Detergent overdosing does not give better washing results; it merely causes a greater impact on the environment; can also hinder the wash performance.

Try to use less detergent, and increase only if you are not satisfied with the results.

Use the Everyday wash program to save time and energy. This program has a shorter main wash than Normal, but is often sufficient for lightly soiled washing.

High water level

If you want more water for the main wash and rinses, you can use the High water level option. This is automatically selected in the Wool/Hand program.

Dyeing fabrics

If you want to dye fabrics in the machine, select the Everyday wash program with the Super Rinse option. Select temperature according to the dye manufacturer’s recommendations.

Choose a low spin speed if the fabric to be dyed is a blended material such as

polyester/cotton.

NOTE!

Add the dye directly to the washing drum – not to the detergent compartment. After dyeing, you should run the machine empty using the same program. Use the normal amount of detergent.

Advice and tips before washing

NOTE!

Due to environmental concerns, we discourage the use of strong chemicals.

When using agents for bleaching or stain removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and discolouration of the machine.

Washing

Sort your laundry.

See the "Advice and tips before washing"

chapter.

Place underwired bras in a laundry net.

Empty pockets. Coins, nails and the like can cause damage to the machine and fabrics. See the "Advice and Tips" section before washing.

Turn on the main power switch

Open the washer door and load the washing

If the washer door is closed, press the Door opening button (key symbol). The door opens once all water has drained from the machine. Load the washing. The wash program chart shows how much washing can be washed with each program.

Add detergent and fabric

Wash ball or net

If you use a wash ball or net, place it directly in the drum and select a program without pre-wash.

NOTE!

Detergent overdosing does not give better washing results; it merely causes a greater impact on the environment; can also hinder the wash performance.

Try using less detergent, and increase only if you are not satisfied with the results.

Fabric softener

Pour the fabric softener into the compartment with

the symbol. Follow the recommendations on the fabric softener packaging.

NOTE!

Do not fill above the compartment’s maximum fill level. Otherwise fabric softener will run in too early, and will impair washing results.

softener, as required

The detergent packaging will have recommendations for how much detergent you should use. The machine holds 7 kg of washing. If you only have a small amount of laundry in the machine, you can reduce the amount of detergent used.

For the allergy programs Allergy Cotton and Allergy Synthetic, the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association recommends using an unscented detergent and fabric softener.

Powder detergent

Pour the powder into the compartment for the main wash, and pre-wash as well if desired.

Liquid detergent

When using liquid detergent, follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations. We recommend always using a wash ball with very thick liquid detergent.

Washing

Select the program

You select a program by turning the

program selector. The selected program is shown in the display. Now use the option buttons to select any options. See chapter "Select options".

1. Auto

This program automatically adjusts the length of the main wash and the number of rinses to the amount and type of laundry loaded in the machine.

2. Time program

This program adjusts itself to the specified time frame or finish time. When using this program, it is however important to select a temperature and time suited to how soiled the laundry is. The spin speed can be selected freely.

Specify the desired program time by pressing + or - on the Time button. The symbol for the program lights beside the selected time. You can choose a program time between 30 minutes and 3 hours. If you choose a 30-minute program time the maximum wash temperature will be 30 °C

3. Heavy

Program for heavily soiled laundry, with dirt that needs to be fully dissolved before the main wash. A pre-wash is used to do this. The machine adapts the program time and water consumption to the load size.

4. Normal

Program for normal to heavily soiled laundry, whites and colours. You can select the temperature freely, so follow the washing instructions for each garment. 60 °C is a good temperature for heavily soiled cotton garments, as well as for garments worn next to the skin. Select 40 °C if the laundry is less soiled. The spin speed can be selected freely. The machine adapts the program time and water consumption to the load size.

5. Everyday wash

A standard program for lightly to moderately soiled laundry. The temperature can be selected freely, so follow the washing instructions for each garment. Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed at 60 °C. Very lightly soiled laundry often comes clean already at 40 °C. The spin speed can be selected freely.

6. Quick

Fast program for laundry that just needs freshening up. The program can be run at any temperature, so follow the washing instructions for each garment. The lower the selected temperature, the shorter the program time. Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed at 60 °C. The spin speed can be selected freely.

7. Easy Care

Program for synthetic, mixed fibre and easy care cotton. The program has a high water level and as such is also suitable for cushions, quilted jackets and the like. Read the washing instructions carefully and remember, for example, that fabric softener must not be used with the membranes found in some outer garments. A washing temperature up to 60 °C and a spin speed up to 1200 rpm can be selected.

Washing

8. Synthetics

Program for delicate garments made of synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, rayon and easy care cotton. The maximum temperature is 60 °C, but follow the washing instructions for each garment. Many synthetics will come clean at 40 °C. Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed at 60 °C. The maximum spin speed is 800 rpm.

9. Wool/hand wash

A gentle laundry program for wool, silk and garments that should be washed by hand. The highest temperature is 30 °C. This program has a short spin. The maximum spin speed is 800 rpm.

10. Rinse

This program performs one cold rinse cycle + spin. Suitable for laundry that just needs to be dampened and for cleaning cloths and mops.

11. Spin

Used to just spin the wash.

12. Drain

Used when you only want to drain the water from the machine.

13. Allergy Cotton

A program for normal to heavily soiled cotton and blended materials, whites and colours. The temperature can be selected freely between 40 °C and 90 °C. The maximum spin speed is 1600 rpm. In order to benefit from the unique advantages of this program – which is based on the criteria of the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association – we recommend that you avoid overloading the machine. The program is optimised for 4.6 kg of laundry, which provides good conditions for a good rinse result.

14. Allergy Synthetic

This program is for synthetic fabrics and delicate garments and fabrics, whites and colours. The temperature can be selected freely between 40 °C and 60 °C. The maximum spin speed is 1200 rpm. In order to benefit from the unique advantages of this program – which is based on the criteria of the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association – we recommend that you avoid overloading the machine. The program is optimised for 2.3 kg of laundry, which provides good conditions for a good rinse result. This program also works very well for freshening up lightly soiled cotton garments, in which case you should select 60 °C.

15. Cleaning

This machine is equipped with a program for automatic cleaning. This program features a higher water level and maintains a temperature of at least 72 °C for more than five minutes during the cleaning phase. The machine is then thoroughly rinsed several times. We recommend running this program when the machine is new and then once a month or as often as you feel necessary.

NOTE!

When running the Cleaning program, the drum and detergent compartment must be empty. Lift the insert out of the detergent compartment and clean the detergent compartment before starting the machine.

The Allergy Cotton, Allergy Synthetic and Cleaning programs have been developed together with the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association (Astma- och Allergiförbundet).

Washing

Program chart

Pre-

washProgram

1. Auto

2. Time program

3. Heavy

4. Normal

9015. Cleaning

Consumption data may vary from the given values depending on variations in water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, fluctuations in the electricity, type and volume of the laundry and any extra options.

Number of RinsesTemp. °C

Spin Speed rpm

Max. load ( kg)

Water consumption

(approx. liter)

Energy consumption

(approx. kWh)

Program time (approx. hrs and

min.)

2:452.28571800595X

2:401.27571800560X

3:211.136071800260

3:060.476071800240

1:401.160718003605. Everyday wash

0:450.4253.518002406. Quick

1:200.5503.512002407. Easy Care

1:200.4302.58003408. Synthetics

0:500.5702.58003309. Wool/hand wash

0:200.1153.51800110. Rinse

0:150.13.5180011. Spin

0:0112. Drain

2:251.1754.6180056013. Allergy Cotton

1:500.7702.3120054014. Allergy Synthetic

Washing

Select options

You can select options to adjust the wash

program to suit your own specific requirements. The available options depend on the selected program. If the option is available for the selected program, the symbols lights up when you press the button.

The machine will remember the options you select for each program (with one exception – Delayed Start). You can still change the selected options the next time you select the program in question.

Temperature

• Select the temperature by pressing the -/+

buttons until the desired temperature is displayed.

• You can select temperatures between Cold (-)

and 90 °C. If you select Cold, the washing temperature will be the same as that of the water entering the machine. For Wool/hand wash you cannot choose a temperature higher than 40 °C. For Allergy Synthetic, Time program and Easy Care, the maximum temperature is 60 °C.

• 0 , means that the program does not include

a spin cycle and ends by draining.

• No D, No drain means that the program does not include a spin cycle and ends with the water from the final rinse still in the machine. The washing will remain covered by the water from the final rinse, stopping it from getting creased. If you have selected "No drain", once the program has ended you must select the Spin or Drain program to drain the water from the machine before you open the washer door.

Spin

• Select the spin speed by pressing the -/+ buttons until the desired spin speed is displayed.

• You can select speeds between 400 and 1800

rpm, 0 (no spin) or No D(no drain). The maximum spin speed varies according to the program selected. The speed is shown in the display.

Washing

Delayed start

When you select Delayed Start, the machine will start 1–24 hours after you press the Start/Stop button. This option cannot be used with Time program.

• Select Delayed Start by pressing the + button under the time display. Delayed Start is shown for three seconds.

• By pressing the + and - buttons under the time display you can delay the start in whole hours up to a maximum of 24 hours. The symbol for Delayed Start lights up beside the number of hours.

• Press Start/Stop, and the machine counts down 1 hour at a time and starts after the selected delay.

If you change your mind and want to cancel Delayed Start, you must press and hold Start/Stop for three seconds.

NOTE!

Remember to press the Start/Stop button to start the program.

NOTE!

Make sure the detergent compartment is completely dry before you add detergent, otherwise there is a risk that the detergent will clump before the machine starts.

Super rinse

Use the Super Rinse option if you want to increase the number of rinses. The maximum number of rinses is seven, and the number of rinses varies depending on the selected program. Recommended for persons with extremely sensitive skin and/or in areas with very soft water.

• Select Super Rinse by pressing the button under the symbol.

• The symbol above the button lights when this option is activated.

High water level

Use High water level if a garment's laundry label shows this symbol. High water level means that additional water is used during the main wash and rinse cycles.

• Select High water level by pressing the button under the symbol.

• The symbol above the button lights when this option is activated.

NOTE!

The machine takes in the additional water for the high water level about 15 minutes after the main wash has started.

Anti crease

Anti crease means that the drum will rotate for three seconds per minute for two hours once the wash program has finished. This feature prevents the garments from lying in the same position and getting creased if you are unable to remove them immediately.

• Select Anti crease by pressing the button under the symbol.

• The symbol above the button lights when this option is activated.

Super wash

Super wash can be selected to better dissolve difficult stains and heavy soiling on clothing. This option adds a cold pre-wash and the wash time in cold water is extended by approximately six minutes. The main wash time is also extended.

• Select Super wash by pressing the button under the symbol.

• The symbol above the button lights when this option is activated.

Washing

Pre-soak

If the washing is stained with blood, for example, we recommend a presoak. The washing will soak in cold water for two hours before the wash program starts.

• Select Presoak by pressing the button under the symbol.

• The symbol above the button lights when this option is activated.

Close the washer door and press the Start/Stop button

Time remaining

The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes. Once a program is selected, the estimated program time is displayed. This may differ from time to time depending on the temperature of the water entering the machine and the size of the load. If the program time is longer than the previous wash with the same program, "0:01" will be displayed until the program finishes. This is normal! The next time you use the program under similar conditions, the estimated program time will be more accurate.

To add or remove washing after the program starts

If you want to add or remove items after the program has started, you can stop the program by pressing and holding the Door opening button (key symbol) for three seconds. When you restart the machine, add any extra detergent needed and close the washer door. The machine continues automatically from the point where the program was interrupted.

Stopping or changing a program

You can stop a program by pressing the Start/Stop button for three seconds. "Stop" appears in the display. To restart the machine, select a new program, add any extra detergent needed and press the Start/Stop button.

NOTE!

Do not open the detergent compartment while the machine is running.

Washing

Once the program has finished

The text "Done" is shown on the display for

2 minutes. The machine then turns off.

The washer door opens automatically once the program has finished. If you want to deactivate the automatic door opening function, see the "Selecting settings" section.

• Remove the load.

If you have small children or pets at home, close the washer door once you have removed the laundry.

Settings

You can change the following settings:

• Child-safe

• Door opening

• Language

• Temperature

• Extra rinses

How to choose the settings:

1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch.

2. Press and hold the Door opening button and then press the main power switch. Then press the Door opening button 5 times within 10 seconds.

3. Select the setting you want to change by turning the program selector.

4. Press the Door opening button once to select the setting.

5. Change and save the setting as described below.

6. Press Start/Stop to go to the program menu.

Child-safe

Language

1. Turn the program selector to choose from: US English, AU English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Русский, Nederlands, EU English.