Asko WL6532 XXL User Manual

Operating Instructions

Washing Machine

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Dear Customer, ank you for choosing this quality product om ASKO. We hope it will meet all of your expectations and fulll your needs for many years to come. e Scandinavian design is a combination of clean lines, everyday functionality and high quality. ese 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.

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Contents

Before using your machine for

the rst time

4 Removing shipping bolts 4 Packing material 4 Checking water hardness 4

Important safety instructions

5 Grounding instructions 6 Installation 6 Transport / Winter storage 6 Recycling 6

Child safety

Description of the washing machine Detergent compartment Front panel

Advice and tips before washing

10 Sorting your laundry 10 Clothing 10 Laundry labels 10 Laundry label symbols 10 Colored cotton 12 Delicate 12 Wool and silk 12

Articial bers and synthetic bers 12

Save time and energy 12

Economy and efciency 12

Detergents 12 Liquid detergents 13 Recommended powder detergents 14 Amount of detergent to use 14 Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness 14

Operating instructions Selecting settings Selecting options

Care and maintenance instruction

20 Cleaning your washer 20 Winter storage or moving care 20 Non-use or vacation care 20

Cleaning the water inlet lter 20 Cleaning the drain lter 21

Cleaning the detergent compartment 21

Cleaning the lifter lter 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 insufcient 23

Vibrating and too noisy 23

Installation instructions

24 Removing shipping bolts 24 Location of your washer 24 Level adjustment 25 Connecting water supply hoses 25 Drain system 26 Electrical connection 26 Grounding instructions 26 Positioning the washer 27 Washer dimensions 27 Minimum installation spacing for recessed area installation. 27

Level oor 28

Power outlet 28

Stacking kit installation instruction Technical information Service and guarantee Quick guide

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Before Using Your Machine For The First Time

Removing shipping bolts

Have the shipping bolts 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 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, drycleaning solvents, cooking oils, or other

ammable 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 speci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 ammable or explosive

substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapors that

could ignite or explode.

for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn

on all water faucets and let the water ow

from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As

the gas is ammable, do not smoke or use an open ame during this time.

Caution!

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.

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

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Important Safety Instructions

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 equipmentgrounding 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.

Caution!

Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk

of electric shock. Check with a qualied

electrician or service representative 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 t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied

electrician.

Installation

See the “Installation” chapter.

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 lter 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.

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.

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.

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Child Safety

• 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.

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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 legs

Accessories

Drain Hose

Inlet Hoses

(2 EA)

Wrench

Owner’s

Manual

Cap Holders

(4 EA)

Pedestal

(Option)

Stacking Kit

(Option)

Detergent compartment

1. Detergent compartment - main-wash

2. Detergent compartment – pre-wash

3. Fabric softener compartment

4. Liquid bleach compartment

Note!

• Place the 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.

* Design of pedestal

is subject to change without manufactures notice.

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Front Panel

1. Main power button

2. Program selector

3. Display window

1 2 3

4. Setting buttons

5. Option buttons

6. Start/Stop button

4 5

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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

• Close zippers so that they don’t harm fabrics.

• New, colored items may contain excess

dye and should therefore be washed

separately the rst few times.

• Turn delicate items inside out. This

reduces the risk of burring and fading.

• Empty pockets and wash them inside out if possible!

Laundry label symbols

Laundry

labels

Cotton, linen, white, and light-colored items. Sanitary

Cotton, linen. Dark-colored items. Sanitary

Material Program Load

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 nd

out what produces the best results.

Extra

Hot

Extra

Hot

Full load

1/2 load

Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. White items.

Rayon, acetate, acrylic. Non-colorfast items.

Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. Colored items.

Silk and very delicate items Silk/Gentle Cold 1/2 load

Items labeled with the IWS or Super-wash mark

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Everyday Wear/ Normal

Wool/Hand wash

Warm 1/2 load

Cold 1/3 load

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