Asko W8844XLW Use & Care

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.

We hope it will meet your expectations and fulﬁ ll 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 recommend that you read the operating instructions before using it. The operating instructions also include information on how you can help protect the environment.

Operating Instructions

WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.

Washing Machine

W8844XL W

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

Child safety 4

Installation 5

Overﬂ ow guard function 5

Transport/winter storage 5

Packing material 5

Disposal 5

ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING 6

Laundry label symbols 6

Sorting your laundry 8

Clothing 8

Laundry labels 8

Coloured cotton 8

Unbleached linen 8

Wool 8

Rayon ﬁ bres and synthetic ﬁ bres 8

Save time and energy 8

High water level 8

Economy and eﬃ ciency 8

Detergents 8

Dyeing fabrics 9

Liquid detergents 9

Detergents 9

Recommended powder detergents 9

Detergent amounts based on water hardness 9

Amount of detergent to use 9

USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 10

Add detergent and fabric softener 10

Program selection 11

Selecting options 12

During the programme 13

CARE AND CLEANING 15

Cleaning the trap and the drainage pump 15

Cleaning the detergent compartment 15

Cleaning the outside of the machine 15

Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid unpleasant smells 15

Rinse holes under the agitator 16

If you have hard water 16

TROUBLESHOOTING 17

The washer door will not open 17

Opening the door in an emergency 17

The machine will not start 17

After power failure 17

Wet washing still in the machine 17

Error messages 18

INSTALLATION 20

Leveling the machine 20

Water supply connection 20

Drain outlet connection 20

Electrical installation 20

Grounding instructions 21

Freestanding installation 21

Stacked installation 21

Built-in installation 21

Limited Warranty – Residential Appliances 22

PROGRAM CHART 24

QUICK GUIDE 28

SETTINGS 14

How to choose the settings 14

Making a selection 14

Saving a selection 14

You can change the following settings 14

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING!

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re, 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 ﬂ ammable or explosive substances because they give oﬀ vapors that could ignite or explode.

• Use only detergents and softeners for machine wash. Manufacturer may not assume responsibility for any damage and eventual discolouring of gaskets and plastic components as a consequence of incorrect use of bleach and/or colouring agents.

• Never use detergents containing solvents, since there is a danger of creating toxic gasses which may damage the machine and result in ignition or explosion.

• 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 speciﬁ cally 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 ﬂ ammable 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 ﬂ ow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is ﬂ ammable, do not smoke or use an open ﬂ ame during this time.

• This machine can be used by children aged 8 and over, as well as by people with reduced physical capacity, mental ability, or memory loss or lacking experience and knowledge. These individuals must be supervised when using the machine or receive instructions on how to use the machine and understand the risks that may arise.

• Cleaning and maintenance of the machine must not be performed by unsupervised children.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CHILD SAFETY

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

• Always close the washer door and start the program immediately after adding detergent.

• Do not allow small children to use or play with the washing machine.

• Store detergent and fabric softener out of the reach 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 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.

Activate Child-safe Start (button lock)

You can activate the Child-safe Start option (button lock) to prevent children from starting the washing machine (see the Settings section).

Activate child safety catch (for detergent compartment)

On the inside of the detergent compartment is a child safety catch.

Activated child safety catch

Inactivated child safety catch

When the child safety catch is activated, you must press the release button to pull out the detergent compartment.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION

• Conduct installation and connection in accordance with the separate installation instructions.

• Water and electricity installations, if required, must be carried out by qualiﬁ ed professionals.

• Remove any transport protection devices before using the machine. See the separate installation instructions.

OVERFLOW GUARD FUNCTION

If the water level in the machine rises above normal, the overﬂ ow 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 ﬁ lter and the drain 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 aﬀ ect quality or damage the machine.

PACKING MATERIAL

Please sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines.

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.

WARNING!

This product may contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

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ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING

LAUNDRY LABEL SYMBOLS

Examples of washing instructions and recommended programs. Always follow the washing instructions for each garment.

Laundry labels Material Program

Heavily soiled cotton, linen, white, and lightcolored items.

Normally soiled cotton, linen, cotton/polyester. Light and dark-colored gar- ments.

Polyester, polyamide, elastane, acrylic. Light and dark-colored garments.

Acrylic, viscose, modal, acetate. Everyday Wear 105 °F (40 °C)

Silk and very delicate items PermaPress 85 °F (30 °C)

Wool and other very delicate garments Wool/hand Wash 85 °F (30 °C) to 105 °F (40 °C)

Sani 140 °F (60 °C) to 205 °F (90 °C)

Quick 140 °F (60 °C)

PermaPress 105 °F (40 °C)

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ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING

WASH CYCLE

Normal wash cycle

Permanent Press or Wrinkle Resistant setting

Gentle/Delicate setting

Hand wash only

Do not wash

Do not wring. Hang dry, drip dry, or dry ﬂ at

WASH WATER TEMPERATURE

Maximum water temp 205° F/90° C

Maximum water temp 160° F/70° C

Maximum water temp 140° F/60° C

Maximum water temp 120° F/50° C

Maximum water temp 105° F/40° C

Maximum water temp 85° F/30° C

TUMBLE DRY CYCLE

Machine dry

Normal setting

Permanent Press or Wrinkle Resistant setting

Gentle or Delicate setting

Do not tumble dry

TUMBLE DRY HEAT SETTING

Any heat

High heat

Medium heat

Low heat

No heat/Air ﬂ uﬀ

SPECIAL DRYING INSTRUCTIONS

Line dry or hang to dry

BLEACH INSTRUCTIONS

Any bleach when needed

Only non-chlorine bleach

Do not bleach

DRY CLEAN SYMBOL

Dry clean only

Drip dry (do not spin or wring)

Dry ﬂ at

Dry in shade

IRONING INSTRUCTIONS

Ironing is necessary

High temperature setting

Medium temperature setting

Low temperature setting

Do not iron or press with heat

Iron without steam

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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

• colour

• 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 ﬁ rst 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.

WOOL

These fabrics are labeled for either machine wash or hand wash. The machine’s 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 terrycloth towels. In this case, select No spin. 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 ﬁ bers, such as viscose, and some synthetic ﬁ bers are very delicate and require much space to avoid wrinkling. Only half ﬁ ll 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

Use the Color program to save time and energy. This program has a shorter main wash than White, but is often suﬃ cient for lightly soiled laundry.

LAUNDRY LABELS

Look at the item’s laundry label. The table below shows suitable wash programs for diﬀ erent 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 ﬁ nd out what produces the best results.

COLOURED COTTON

Colored cotton garments labeled with the washing instruction 140 °F (60 °C) must be washed at 140 °F (60°C) initially to remove any excess dye. Failure to observe this advice could lead to color bleeding. Use detergent without bleach to preserve the color of the fabric.

UNBLEACHED LINEN

Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed at 140°F (60 °C) using detergent without bleach or optical brighteners. Heavily soiled linen can be washed at higher temperatures, but not too often as the heat may destroy the sheen and strength of the linen.

HIGH WATER LEVEL

If you want more water for the main wash and rinses, you can use the High Water Level option. High Water Level is used automatically in the Wool/hand Wash program.

ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY

You can save a lot of 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 Sani, Color, and White programs.

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

DETERGENTS

Eco-labeled detergents are less harmful to the environment. Detergent overdosing does not give better washing results; it merely causes a greater impact on the environment. Try to use less detergent, and increase only if you are not satisﬁ ed with the results.

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ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING

DYEING FABRICS

If you want to dye fabrics in the machine, select the Color program with the Super Rinse option. Select the 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.

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 discoloration of the machine.

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.

DETERGENTS

Laundry detergents are available in low-, normal- and 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 diﬃ cult 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 ﬂ oor. 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.

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 suﬃ cient to remove most stains.

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 speciﬁ cally for front-loading washers. These are sometimes called HE (High-Eﬃ ciency) detergents. Please visit our homepage www.askona.com to see the powder detergents we recommend for ASKO washers.

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

DETERGENT AMOUNTS BASED ON WATER HARDNESS

The amount of detergent needed can vary due to diﬀ erences 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 ﬁ nd 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 hard water (9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water deposits from forming in the tank and wash system.

AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO USE

The amount of detergent needed varies among the diﬀ erent 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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