Asko W600 User manual

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WASHER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
ASKO
IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!
To get the best performance from To get the best performance from
your your washer
washer, read all operating
, read all operating
instructions before using it for instructions before using it for
the first time. the first time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions 2
Child Safety Features 2
ASKO Washer Features 3
Preparing the Laundry 4
The Detergent Drawer 5
Detergents 5
Fabric softeners 6
Recommended Wash Temperatures 6
Care and Cleaning Instructions 7
Common Laundry Problems 8
Fault Codes– W600/W620 9
Error Messages – W640/W660 9
Troubleshooting 10
Customizing the Preset Programs – W640/W660 11
Installation Instructions 15
ASKO Product Warranty 17
Index 18
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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 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
CHILD-SAFE DETERGENT DRAWERCHILD-SAFE DETERGENT DRAWER
ASKOwashershaveachild-safetycatchonthedetergent
drawer that can be engaged to prevent a child from
opening the drawer and possibly coming into contact
with the detergent or fabric softener. Refer to page 5 for
instructions on how to engage the child-safe catch.
CHILD-SAFECHILD-SAFE TEMPERATEMPERATURE KNOBTURE KNOB
Models W600 and W620 have a child-safety catch that
can be engaged to prevent children from tampering
with the temperature knob. The catch is located below
the temperature knob behind the edge of the control
panel. To engage it, insert a flathead screwdriver in the
slot on the catch. Press upwards as you turn the catch
clockwise. When you release the catch is should
protrude slightly below the control panel.
Once the catch is engaged, you must hold it up as you
turn the temperature knob to the desired setting.
CHILD-SAFE STCHILD-SAFE STARARTT
You can program Models W640 and W660 not to start
unless the Start button is held down for three seconds.
This is to prevent children from inadvertently starting
WARNING!
This appliance must be properly grounded.
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman
if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
The plug must be plugged into an appliance outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
IMPORIMPORTTANT SAFETY INSTRANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSUCTIONS
CHILD SAFETY FEACHILD SAFETY FEATURESTURES
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.
MORE CHILD-SAFETY TIPSMORE CHILD-SAFETY TIPS
♦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: 1-800-POISON1
♦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.
♦Do not allow children to use or play on or in the
appliance.
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, other flammable or explosive
substances because they give off vapors that
could ignite or explode.
WARNING!
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.
the machine. Refer to page 14 for instructions on how
to program this safety feature.

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Your new energy-efficient ASKO washer is designed to
give you maximum cleaning performance using less
water, energy and detergent. To make the most of the
washer’s functions and features, we recommend that
you read this manual carefully before using your
machine for the first time. For operating instructions,
refer to theQuick Start Guide enclosed with this manual.
Below is an illustration of the parts and features of your
ASKO washer.
THE GLASS DOORTHE GLASS DOOR
To open the glass door, the power to the machine must
be on and you must press the Door Open button ( ).
There will be a few seconds delay before the door
opens.
Models W600 and W620Models W600 and W620
On these models, the Program Control knob must be
at the end of a program (at the 12:00 position) to open
the glass door. If you need to stop or interrupt a program
after you start the machine, turn the Program Control
knob to 10 (Drain). Any water in the machine will be
pumped out. Make sure the Program Control knob is at
the 12:00 position, then press the Door Open button
() to open the door. To restart the washer, close the
door, add detergent (if needed), and turn the controls to
the desired settings.
Models W640 and W660Models W640 and W660
On these models, if you need to open the door during a
wash or rinse cycle, press and hold Door Open for three
seconds. The machine will stop and automatically drain
enough water so the door can be opened safely. The
program will resume when you close the door.
Refer to “The door won’t open” section in the
Troubleshooting chart on page 10 for instructions on
how to open the glass door in case of a mechanical
failure.
THE OUTER DOOR (W620/W660)THE OUTER DOOR (W620/W660)
The drop-down outer door is not just to improve the
appearance of your ASKO washer. You can pile your
ASKASKOO WWASHER FEAASHER FEATURESTURES
laundry on the door while loading and unloading the
washer with complete confidence that the door will hold.
SENSOR LEVEL CONTROLSENSOR LEVEL CONTROL
ASKO washers do not need high, medium, or low water
level settings to compensate for different sized loads.
ASKO washers have a Sensor Level Control (SLC)
system designed to ensure the correct amount of water
is pumped into the machine for any size load. It even
compensates for fabric saturation, letting in more water
if needed. This eliminates worry about selecting the
right water level setting for each laundry load.
TEMPERATEMPERATURE CONTRTURE CONTROLOL
Because wash water temperature is a major factor in
getting laundry clean, ASKO washers have built-in heating
elements and a sensor that keeps the temperature to
within +/-1° F of the selected program temperature.
ASKO washers are programmed not to advance in a
cycle until the selected water temperature is reached,
so the length of the cycles may vary, depending upon
the household cold water temperature, the amount of
laundry in the washer, and the wash temperature setting.
ENZYME STEPENZYME STEP
To successfully remove all dirt and stains from fabric,
the enzymes in your detergent need to work at a
temperature between 105° and 140° F for a longer time
period. For this reason, the main wash cycle in a Normal
wash program on ASKO washers is 43 minutes (plus
the amount of time it takes to heat the water to the
selected temperature). This longer wash cycle gives
the enzymes in the detergent ample time to remove
stains, eliminating the need for stain sprays and spot
removers.
The prewash option should be used only for heavily
soiled loads. Starting the machine at the main wash
stage will save about 25 minutes.
ECONOMYECONOMY (E(E22/ECO)/ECO) OOPTIONPTION
This option extends the wash time by about 22 minutes.
This extended wash time lets you use lower water
temperatures (85°–100° F) and still get the same
excellent results with lower energy consumption. This
option is also excellent for getting out stubborn stains
when used with a higher wash temperature.
MORE RINSE CYMORE RINSE CYCLESCLES
Most washers have only two or three rinse cycles; some
have an option to add a fourth. ASKO washers have five
rinses and a Super Rinse option that adds two more.
ASKO washers get the soil and detergent out of your
laundry that most other washers leave in. That’s why
your whites will remain white and your colored fabrics
will remain bright.
The Super Rinse option is designed for people with
sensitive skin or who are allergic to detergents. It can
also be used for large, heavily soiled loads.
Detergent and fabric
softener dispenser
Control
panel
Outer door
(W620 and W660)
Front
cover
Glass
door
Power
button

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PREPPREPARINGARING THE LATHE LAUNDRUNDRYY
We believe ASKO washers clean better than any other
washer available on the market. With proper attention
to how you prepare your laundry items for washing, your
wardrobe and linens will look like new for years.
SORSORTINGTING THE CLTHE CLOOTHESTHES
Sort clothes by fiber content, color, amount of soil, lint
shedding properties (e.g., cotton, chenille, and
terrycloth), lint attracting properties (e.g., permanent
press, corduroy, velveteen, flannel and synthetics) and
those requiring a delicate cycle (e.g., washable wool
and silk, nylon).
CARE LABEL INSTRCARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONSUCTIONS
Most clothes and other washable items have permanent
care labels. Read these labels carefully! Care label
instructions and warnings should be followed for the
best cleaning results.
If the care label says "Wash Separately," the fabric is
likely to lose color (excess dye) for the first few washings.
To minimize the possibility of the color transferring to
white or lighter colored items, wash new colored
garments with items of similar color or separately. Bright
reds and oranges on cottons are the dyes most likely to
transfer colors to the wash load. Fluorescent colors
should always be washed separately.
RECOMMENDED LRECOMMENDED LOOAD SIZESAD SIZES
To reduce wrinkling, you should determine the load size
based on the type(s) of fabrics being washed. The chart
below gives recommended load sizes for different fabrics.
Cotton and Linen FabricsCotton and Linen Fabrics
These items should be washed in full loads because
the tumble action of the tub along with the gentle rubbing
and lifting and falling movement of the clothes gives the
best cleaning result.
Permanent Press FabricsPermanent Press Fabrics
These items need more room to move freely during
washing for the most wrinkle-free results. Therefore, fill
GENERAL LAGENERAL LAUNDRUNDRYY ADADVICEVICE
♦Read and follow the care instructions on new
garments.
♦Sort laundry by the care instructions and color of the
fabric.
♦Do no wash colored fabrics with white and light-
colored fabrics.
♦Wash fabrics that produce lint separately (such as
towels).
♦Remove any sharp ornaments, pins or buckles to
prevent snags.
♦Empty pockets and turn them inside out.
♦Close zippers and hooks to prevent snagging.
♦Tie sashes and strings to prevent tangling.
♦Mend any small rips to prevent them from enlarging.
♦Turn colored cotton garments, velvet and finer
knitwear inside out before washing.
♦Turn delicate items, sweaters and T-shirts inside
out to prevent pilling and to protect the prints.
♦Prewash severely soiled items.
♦Wash colored fabrics separately the first time.
♦Permanent press items should be washed in half-
loads.
♦Thoroughly rinse down items, such as comforters
(Super rinse).
♦Use fabric softener to eliminate static electricity in
synthetic garments and to soften cotton.
♦Ironing lesser quality cotton items can reduce
shrinkage.
Load Size Fabrics
Full Cotton, linen
Half Perm press, synthetics, acrylics
Third Special finish cottons, machine
washable wool, silk, acetates
SPIN OPTIONSSPIN OPTIONS
ASKO washers have faster spin speeds than most other
washers, which decreases the time it takes to dry your
laundry by up to half. The spin speeds range from 600
rpm to 1600 rpm, depending on the model.
You can also turn the spin cycle off. Using this feature
with the Wool/Hand wash program is a perfect
substitute for hand washing.
the machine only half full for permanent press loads.
These items should have only a brief spin cycle and
they should be removed promptly from the washer and
put directly into the dryer or hung to dry.
Delicate FabricsDelicate Fabrics
More delicate fabrics, such as machine washable wool
and silk, should only be washed in one-third size loads
for the best results.
ADADVICE FOR PERSONSVICE FOR PERSONS WITHWITH
SENSITIVE SKINSENSITIVE SKIN
ASKO washers are ideal for people allergic to detergent.
Our Heavy, Normal and Light wash programs have five
rinse cycles and a Super Rinse option that adds two
more rinses. This ensures that all the detergent residue
is rinsed out of your laundry.
As an extra precaution, you should use mild detergents
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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 difficult to
completely rinse out.
Theuseofanythingother than alow-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 floor. 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.
Should oversudsing occur, the machine will indicate
an error code or message. (See page 9.)
LIQUID DETERGENTSLIQUID 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.
DETERGENTSDETERGENTS
THE DETERTHE DETERGENT DRAGENT DRAWERWER
The detergent drawer on ASKO washers automatically
dispenses the detergent and fabric softener at the
appropriate times. Simply pour the measured amounts
of detergent and softener into the proper compartments
(as illustrated) and close the drawer.
RECOMMENDED POWDERRECOMMENDED POWDER
DETERGENTSDETERGENTS
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 specifically for front-
loading washers. These are sometimes called HE
(High-Efficiency) detergents. Listed below are some
low-sudsing powder detergents that have been
successfully tested in ASKO washers:
We recommend that you do not use any powder
detergent that doesn’t wash completely out of the
detergent drawer.
AMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO USEAMOUNT OF DETERGENT TO USE
The amount of detergent needed varies among the
different 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.
Werecommend thatyou don’tusebleach inyour ASKO
washer. The tumbling wash action, temperature control
options, extended wash times and proper amount of
detergent are sufficient to remove most stains.
Child-Safe CatchChild-Safe Catch
All ASKO 600-series washers have a child-safe catch
on the detergent drawer that can be engaged to prevent
a child from opening the drawer and possibly coming
into contact with the detergent or fabric softener.
The safety catch is the red plastic piece on the back
right side of the pull-out handle. To engage the catch,
open detergent drawer a little then pull the catch forward
and release it. Once the catch is engaged, you must
push it to the left each time you open the detergent
drawer.
To disengage the catch, push it to the left then back.
♦All
♦Tide HE
♦Wisk HE
♦Fab
♦AmwaySA8
♦Fresh Start
Should you prefer to use a
liquid detergent, we have
provided a partition piece with
the detergent drawer
specifically for use with liquid
detergents. Insert the partition
in the slot at the back of the
main wash compartment
before you pour in the liquid
detergent.
Prewash detergent
Main wash
detergent Fabric
softener
Pullout
handle Child-safety
catch
NOTE: To avoid oversudsing, do not put detergent in
the prewash compartment unless you are
using one of the Heavy wash programs which
has a prewash cycle.