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 fulfill 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.
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Contents
Before using your machine for |
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Removing shipping bolts |
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Packing material |
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Checking water hardness |
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Important safety instructions |
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Grounding instructions |
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Installation |
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Transport / Winter storage |
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Recycling |
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Child safety |
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Description of the washing machine |
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Detergent compartment |
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Front panel |
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Advice and tips before washing |
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Sorting your laundry |
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Clothing |
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Laundry labels |
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Laundry label symbols |
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Colored cotton |
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Delicate |
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Wool and silk |
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Artificial fibers and synthetic fibers |
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Save time and energy |
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Economy and efficiency |
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Detergents |
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Liquid detergents |
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Recommended powder detergents |
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Amount of detergent to use |
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Detergent Amounts Based on Water |
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Hardness |
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Operating instructions |
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Selecting settings |
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Selecting options |
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Care and maintenance instruction |
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Cleaning your washer |
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Winter storage or moving care |
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Non-use or vacation care |
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Cleaning the water inlet filter |
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Cleaning the drain filter |
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Cleaning the detergent compartment 21 |
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Cleaning the lifter filter |
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Removing stains |
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Stain removal rules |
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Stain removal guide |
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Troubleshooting |
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The washer will not operate at all. |
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Water is not supplied |
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The washer will not drain |
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The washer will not spin |
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Spinning is insufficient |
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Vibrating and too noisy |
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Installation instructions |
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Removing shipping bolts |
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Location of your washer |
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Level adjustment |
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Connecting water supply hoses |
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Drain system |
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Electrical connection |
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Grounding instructions |
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Positioning the washer |
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Washer dimensions |
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Minimum installation spacing |
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for recessed area installation. |
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Level floor |
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Power outlet |
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Stacking kit installation instruction |
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Technical information |
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Service and guarantee |
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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 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, drycleaning 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.
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.
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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 qualified 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 fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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.
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 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.
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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
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Detergent compartment
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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 first 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 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 label symbols
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Cotton, linen, white, and light-colored items. |
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