Asko WL6511XXL User Manual
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Contents
Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope
it will meet all of your expectations and fullfill your needs for many
years to come. The Scandinavian design is a combination of clean
lines, everyday functionality and high quality. These are the hallmarks
for all of our products and this is why they are so highly appreciated
all over the world.
To get the most out of your new ASKO product, we recommend that
you read the installation and operating instructions before using the
machine.
Asko WL651 1 XXLW
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Contents
Before using your machine for
the first time 3
Removing shipping bolts 3
Packing material 3
Checking water hardness 3
Important safety instructions 4
Grounding instructions 4
Installation 5
Transport/Winter storage 5
Recycling 5
Child safety 6
Description of the washing Machine 7
Detergent compartment 7
Front panel 8
Advice and tips before washing 9
Sorting your laundry 9
Clothing 9
Laundry labels 9
Laundry label symbols 9
Laundry care symbols 10
Colored cotton 1 1
Delicates 11
Wool and silk 1 1
Artificial fibers and synthetic fibers 1 1
Save time and energy 1 1
Economy and efficiency 1 1
Detergents 11
Liquid detergents 12
Recommended powder detergents 13
Amount of detergent to use 13
Detergent Amounts Based on Water
Hardness 14
Operating instructions 15
Selecting Settings 18
Selecting Options 19
Care and maintenance
Instructions 20
Cleaning your washer 20
Winter storage or moving care 20
Non-use or vacation care 20
Cleaning the water inlet filter 20
Cleaning the drain filter 21
Cleaning the detergent compartment 21
Cleaning the lifter filter 21
Removing Stains 22
Stain removal rules 22
Stain removal guide 22
Troubleshooting 23
The washer will not operate
at all 23
Water is not supplied 23
The washer will not drain 23
The washer will not spin 23
Spinning is insufficient 23
Vibrating and too noisy 23
T echnical information 24
Technical data 24
Installation instructions 25
Removing shipping bolts 25
Location of your washer 25
Level adjustment 26
Connecting water supply hoses 26
Drain system 27
Electrical connection 27
Grounding instructions 27
Positioning the washer 28
Service and guarantee 29
Quick guide 31
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Before using your machine for the first time
Removing shipping bolts
Has the shipping bolt been removed?
If not, see the "Installation instructions"chapter.
Packing material
Please sort waste materials in accordance
with local guidelines.
Checking water hardness
The quantity of detergent needed depends,
among other things, on water hardness.
Phone your local water company to check the
water hardness in your area.
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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 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.
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.
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.
Warning!
Warning!
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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 terminal or lead
on the appliance.
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.
Transport/W inter 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 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.
Recycling
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.
Note
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• 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.
• 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.
Child safety
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Description of the washing machine
1. Detergent compartment
2. Main power button
3. Program panel
4. Washer door
5. Drain pump cover
6. Drain pump (behind drain pump cover)
7. Adjustable leg
1. Detergent compartment - main-wash
2. Detergent compartment – pre-wash
3. Fabric softener compartment
4. Liquid bleach compartment
• Place liquid detergent cup in
the detergent compartment
if you use liquid detergent.
• Powdered detergent will not dispense with
the liquid detergent cup.
For powered detergent, remove the liquid
detergent cup.
Accessories
Drain hose Inlet hose Wrench
Owner's
Manual
Cap holder
(4EA)
Pedestal
Purchased
Separately
❈ Design of pedestals is
subject to change
without
manufacturers notice.
Detergent compartment
Note!
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Front panel
1. Main power button
2. Program selector
3. Display window
4. Setting buttons
5. Option buttons
6. Start/Stop button
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ContentsAdvice 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
• Close zippers so that they don’t harm
fabrics.
• New colored items may contain excess dye
and should therefore be washed separately
the first few times.
• Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces
the risk of burling and fading.
• Empty pockets and wash them inside out if
possible!
Laundry label symbols
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 labels Material Program Load
Cotton, linen, white, and light-colored items. Sanitary Extra Hot Full load
Cotton, linen. Dark-colored items. Everyday Wear Warm 1/2 load
Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. White items. Everyday Wear Warm 1/2 load
Rayon, acetate, acrylic. Non-colorfast items. Everyday Wear Warm 1/2 load
Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. Colored items. Everyday Wear Warm 1/2 load
Silk and very delicate items Silk/Gentle Cold 1/2 load
Items labeled with the IWS or Super-wash mark Wool/Handwash Cold 1/3 load
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