Asko W6122 User manual

Washing Machine
Use & Care Guide
Dear ASKO customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from
Scandinavia, made in Vara, Sweden. We hope that this
product will give you many years of pleasure from using it.
To get the most out of your new machine, we recommend
that you read the Use & Care Guide before using the
machine.
ASKO W6122
Sole agency in Taiwan: Victory Appliances Co., Ltd.
Customer service: Taipei: [phone] Taichung: [phone]
Kaohsiung: [phone]
Address: 207-2, 8F., Beihsin Rd. sec. 3, Hsintien, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan
Website: www.asko.com.tw

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Contents
Contents 2
Before using your machine
for the first time 3
Transport protection 3
Packing material 3
Washer door 3
Checking water hardness 3
Safety instructions 4
General 4
Installation 4
Overflow guard function 4
Transport/Winter storage 4
Disposal 4
Child safety 5
Keep an eye on children 5
Automatic door opening 5
Parts of the washing machine 6
Detergent compartment 6
Front panel 7
Advice and tips before washing 8
Sorting your laundry 8
Clothing 8
Laundry labels 8
Coloured cotton 8
Delicates 8
Laundry label symbols 8
Wool and silk 9
Artificial fibres and synthetic fibres 9
Reducing allergic reactions 9
Economy and efficiency 9
Dyeing fabrics 9
Washing 10
Sort laundry 10
Turn on the main power switch 10
Open the washer door and load the
washing 10
Add detergent and fabric softener, as
required 10
Select programme 11
Programme chart 11
Select options 12
Close the door and press Start/Stop
button 12
Once the programme has finished 12
Care and cleaning 13
Checking the filter and drainage pump13
Cleaning the detergent compartment 13
Cleaning the outside of the machine 13
Cleaning the inside of the machine to
avoid unpleasant smells 13
Rinse holes under the agitator 14
If you have hard water 14
Troubleshooting 15
The washer door will not open 15
The machine will not start 15
Technical information 17
Transport protection 18
Installation 19
Positioning the washing machine 19
Adjusting the feet 19
Connection to water supply 19
Drainage connection 19
Electrical installation 20
Programme plate in multiple
languages 20
Service 21
Before contacting the service division 21
Own notes 22
Search words 23
Quick guide 24

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Before using your machine for the first time
Transport protection
Has the transport protection been
removed? If not, see the “Transport
protection” chapter.
Packing material
Sort waste in accordance with local
guidelines.
Washer door
The washer door cannot be opened until
the machine is connected to the electricity
supply.
To open the door manually, see the section
entitled “The door will not open” in the
“Troubleshooting” chapter.
It is not possible to start the machine with
the door open.
To open the door during an ongoing
programme, see the section entitled “Close
the door and press Start”.
Checking water hardness
The quantity of detergent required depends
on water hardness, among other things.
Phone your local Water Board to check the
water hardness in your area.

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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 drainage 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.
Disposal
When the machine has reached the end of
its service life and is to be disposed of, it
should immediately be made unusable.
Contact your local authority for information
about where your machine should be
disposed of and recycled in the proper way.
The machine is manufactured and labelled
for recycling.
General
• Read and keep this “operating
instructions”!
• Installation of water and electricity, if
required, should be carried out by a
qualified professional.
• The machine should only be used for
washing items as described in these
instructions - it is not intended for dry
cleaning!
• Use only detergent intended for machine
washing!
• Remove any transport protection devices
before using the machine (see the
“Transport protection” chapter).
Repairs and maintenance relating to safety
or performance must be carried out by a
qualified professional.
Installation
See the “Installation” chapter.
Overflow guard function
If the machine’s water level rises above the
normal level, the overflow guard function
begins to pump water out and shuts off
the water intake. If the water level has not
dropped within 60 seconds, the programme
is terminated.
Safety instructions

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Child safety
Keep an eye on children!
Always close the door and start the
programme immediately once you have
added 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!
Automatic door opening
The machine comes with an automatic
door opening function, which means that
the door opens automatically once the
programme has finished.
If you wish to prevent small children or
pets from climbing into the machine, you
can deactivate the automatic door opening
function.
1. Turn off the machine using the main
power switch.
2. Press the Door Open button while
simultaneously pressing the main power
switch. Release the buttons.
3. Press the Key button and the red fields
go out. Automatic door opening is now
deactivated.
4. Press the Start/Stop button to store the
setting.
If you want to reactivate the function, follow
the instructions above, but when you press
the Key button (point 3) the red fields light
up. Store the setting by pressing the Start/
Stop button.

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Parts of the washing machine
1. Detergent compartment - pre-wash
2. Detergent compartment - main wash
3. Fabric softener compartment
Detergent compartment
1. Detergent compartment
2. Main power switch
3. Programme panel
4. Type plate
5. Hatch - drainage pump
6. Drainage pump (behind hatch)
7. Washer door
8. Outer door (not all models)
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Note!
In the plastic bag that contains, amongst
others, this instruction for use, you will also
find a blue plastic slider. You can place this
slider in the detergent container, should
you use liquid detergent.

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SuperRinse
Front panel
1. Main power switch
2. Options button
3. Programme selector
4. Start/Stop
5. Door opening
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Options button
2. Button for selecting Super Rinse
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Laundry labels
Look at the item’s laundry label. The table
below indicates suitable wash programmes
for various materials and wash loads.
Coloured cotton
Coloured cotton items labelled for hot
washing (60°C) should be washed at 60°C
the first time in order to remove any excess
dye. If you do not do so, there is a risk that
the colour will run. Use detergent without
bleach in order to preserve the colour of the
fabric.
Delicates
Unbleached linen
Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed
at 60°C, using detergent containing no
bleach or optical whiteners. Heavily-soiled
linen can occasionally be washed at higher
temperatures, but not too often, since the
heat can destroy the linen’s shine and
strength.
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
• Do up zips so that they don’t harm fabrics.
• New coloured 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
labels Material Programme
Cotton, linen, white and light-coloured items. Heavy white 60°C to 95°C 1/1 drum
Cotton, linen. Dark-coloured items. Colour 60°C 1/1
Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. White items. Synthetic 60°C 1/2
Rayon, acetate, acrylic. Non-colourfast Synthetic 40°C 1/2
items.
Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. Synthetic 40°C 1/2
Coloured items.
Silk and very delicate items Synthetic 30°C 1/3
Items labelled with the IWS or Wool/Hand 40°C 1/3
Superwash mark
Laundry label symbols

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Wool and silk
These fabrics are sometimes labelled as
machine washable and sometimes as
hand wash. The machine’s Wool/Hand
programme is at least as gentle as washing
by hand.
Artificial fibres and synthetic
fibres
These materials require plenty of room if
they are not to become wrinkled. Only fill
the drum half way when washing artificial or
synthetic fibres and choose a programme
with an 800 rpm spin.
Note!
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.
Reducing the risk of allergic
reactions
The washing machine is equipped with a
Super Rinse option. Use this for the benefit
of people with sensitive skin, such as those
with allergies and small children.
Economy and efficiency
You can save a lot of energy by not
using more intensive programmes than
necessary.
Select Quick if you just need to freshen up
shirts or exercise clothes, for example. This
will save both water and energy.
Dyeing fabrics
If you want to dye fabrics in the machine,
select the Heavy white programme with the
Super Rinse option On.
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 programme. Use the normal
amount of detergent.
Note!
When using agents for bleaching or stain
removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion)
and discolouration of the machine.
Environmental concerns also lead us to
discourage the use of strong chemicals.

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Washing
Sort your laundry
See “Advice and Tips section before
washing.”
Note!
Empty pockets. Coins, nails and the like
can cause damage to the machine and
fabrics.
Turn on the main power
switch
Open the washer door and
load the washing
If the door is closed, press the Key
button (door open). The red field
lights up and the door opens after a few
seconds. Load the laundry. The laundry
programme chart shows how much laundry
can be washed with each programme.
Add detergent and fabric
softener, as required
The detergent packaging will have
recommendations for how much
detergent you should use. The machine
holds 6.0 kg of laundry. If you only have a
small amount of washing in the machine,
you can reduce the amount of detergent
used.
Powder detergent
Pour the powder into the compartment for
the main wash, and pre-wash as well if
desired.
Liquid detergent
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.
When using liquid detergent, follow the
detergent manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions.
Wash ball or net
If you use a wash ball or net, place it dir-
ectly in the drum and select a programme
without pre-wash.
Note!
Detergent overdosing does not give better
washing results, but merely causes a
greater impact on the environment.
Try using less detergent, and increase only
Fabric softener
Pre-wash
Main wash
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Select programme
You can select a programme by turning the programme selector. A red field lights up
beside the selected programme. Start by pressing the Start/Stop button, or selecting
an option.
Guidelines as to what specific programmes can be used for.
Heavy, 95 °C, 1200 rpm spin cycle.
Use this programme for very heavily-soiled laundry.
Heavy white, 60 °C, 1200 rpm spin cycle
This programme is equivalent to the Heavy programme, but
without a pre-wash. Use this programme for heavily-soiled whites.
White 60 °C, 1200 rpm spin cycle
Used for normally soiled sheets, pillowcases, and towels.
Colour, 40 °C, 1200 rpm spin cycle
Lightly-soiled laundry can be washed at 40 °C. Most detergents today clean even at 40 °C.
Quick, 40 °C, 1200 rpm spin cycle
Lightly-soiled laundry that only needs freshening up can be washed in a short time at 40 °C.
Synthetic, 40 °C, 800 rpm spin cycle
This programme is good for shirts and blouses of synthetic and blended material.
Wool/Hand, 30 °C, 800 rpm spin cycle
This programme is used for items marked as Wool and/or Hand wash only. The programme
has a short spin cycle.
Rinse, 1200 rpm spin.
This programme performs one rinse cycle + spin. Good for cleaning cloths and mops.
Spin, 1200 rpm or Drain
To be used when you only want to spin the load or drain the water from the machine.
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Programme chart
Programme Pre-wash
Main
wash Temp. °C
Rinses
(number)
Short
spin
(number)
Final
spin
Max.
RPM
Max.
load
Water con-
sumption
(approx.
litres)
Energy
consump-
t i o n ( a p -
prox. kWh)
Pro-
gramme
time
(approx.
min)
Heavy Yes Long 95 3 3 Long 1200 1/1 57 2.20 170
Heavy white* No Long 60 3 3 Long 1200 1/1 54 1.14 130
White No Short 60 3 3 Long 1200 1/1 54 1.00 90
Colour No Short 40 3 3 Long 1200 1/1 54 0.50 70
Quick No Short 40 2 0 Long 1200 1/2 22 0.30 35
Synthetic No Short 40 3 0 Short 800 1/2 30 0.30 65
Wool/Hand No Short 30 3 0 Short 800 1/3 54 0.30 40
Rinse 1 0 Long 1200 1/1 9 0.05 16
Spin 0Long 1200 1/1 0.05 11
White
Colour
Quick Synthetics
Wool/Hand
Rinse
Spin
Drain
Normal
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Close the door and press the
Start/Stop button
To add or remove washing after the
programme starts
If you want to add or remove items after the
programme has started, you can stop the
programme by pressing and holding the
Key button (door open) for three seconds.
The red field flashes. When restarting,
add any extra detergent needed and
close the door. The machine starts
automatically from the point where the
programme was interrupted.
If you want to stop or change a
programme
You can also stop a programme by
pressing the Start/Stop button for three
seconds. To restart the machine, select a
new programme, add any new detergent
needed and press the Start/Stop button.
Once the programme has finished
The door opens automatically once the
programme has finished. If you want to
deactivate “automatic door opening”, see
the “Child safety” chapter.
• Remove the laundry.
• Switch off the main power switch.
If you have small children or pets at home,
close the washer door once you have
removed the laundry.
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if you are not satisfied with the results.
Fabric softener
Pour the fabric softener
into the compartment
with the symbol. Use
the dosage given in the
recommendations on the
fabric softener package.
Note!
Do not fill above the compartment’s
maximum fill level. Otherwise fabric
softener will run in too early, which impairs
the washing effect.
Select options
Super Rinse
Selecting Super Rinse gives you 4
extra rinses. This option cannot be
selected with Wool/Hand, Rinse
programme, Spin or Drain.
A lighted red field around the button
indicates that the option has been
activated.
The machine will remember this setting
and use it the next time you select the
programme in question. To deactivate
Super Rinse, press the Start/Stop button for
3 seconds. The red field goes out.
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Checking the filter and drainage
pump
The washing machine has a filter, where
coins, hairpins and the like can get caught.
To clean the filter and drainage pump:
1. Make sure the machine is empty of water
and that it is switched off at the mains.
2. Open the hatch for the
drainage pump as shown
in the illustration.
3. Drain out the water, into
a bowl, for example, by
unhooking the drainage
hose from the pin inside
the hatch.
4. Open the pump by
screwing the cover anti-
clockwise. Remove the
cover with the filter.
5. Remove any objects
or rubbish from the pump
housing. Check to see
that the pump blades,
right at the back, will
rotate.
6. Screw on the cover
and filter, replace the
drainage hose on the
hatch pin and close the
hatch.
Care and cleaning
Cleaning the detergent
compartment
Pull the detergent compartment out as far
as it will go.
Then pull it up and out as shown in the
illustration.
Rinse the compartment and brush it clean.
Replace the compartment.
Note!
Do not run the detergent compartment
through a dishwasher!
Cleaning the outside of the
machine
Clean the outside of the machine and the
programme panel with a mild cleaner. Do
not use any solvents, as these can damage
the machine.
Note!
Do not hose down or spray the machine
with water.
Cleaning the inside of the
machine to avoid unpleasant
smells
Modern washing detergents often allow
washing at low temperatures. This means,
however, that small deposits can build up
in the machine. These, in turn, may lead to
unpleasant smells developing.
To avoid this, we recommend running a
90°C wash programme now and again.
When you do this, use a small quantity of
detergent. It is not necessary to put any
actual washing in the machine.

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Rinse holes under the agitator
If you think that objects such as nails, paper
clips, needles or the like may have fallen
into the wash drum, you should check
under the agitator. Such objects can rust
and cause spots on clothing. Nails and
other sharp objects can cause holes in
fabrics.
Do as follows:
1. Use a screwdriver or similar tool.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the central
hole on the agitator and twist the
screwdriver handle gently to the left.
3. With your other hand, grasp the agitator
and pull it towards you as shown in the
illustration.
4. Lift the agitator.
5. Remove any objects.
6. Place the agitator in the mounting hole
with the F-mark towards you. Ensure that
all the agitator fasteners are in their holes
in the drum. Push it away from you until it
catches.
If you have hard water
If you live in an area with hard water (lime
heavy), the washer drum may develop a
greyish-white coating. To get rid of this,
empty a sachet of citric acid, approximately
20 gram, into the washer drum and run the
Heavy programme with pre-wash at 90°C.
You can find citric acid among the spices,
etc. at your local supermarket.

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Troubleshooting
The washer door will not open
1. Check that the main power switch is on.
2. Is there power? Check your home’s
fuses (circuit breakers). The washer door
cannot be opened with the Key button if
power is off.
3. If nothing else works, the washer door
can be opened as follows:
• First check that there is no water left in the
machine. If there is any water left and you
are unable to run the Drain programme,
empty the machine by detaching the
drainage hose. This is described under
the heading “Checking the Filter and
Drainage pump”, in the “Care and
cleaning” chapter.
• Ensure that the main power switch is off.
• Open the hatch to the drainage pump,
bottom left as shown in the illustration.
• Unfasten the screws holding the red
plastic handle in place.
• Pull the handle and the door opens.
• Insert the handle back into its slot and
screw it tight. Close the hatch to the
drainage pump.
If the washer door still will not open in the
normal way, contact the service division.
The machine will not start
1. Is the washer door properly closed?
Push it firmly.
2. Is there power? Check your home’s
fuses.
Error messages
If an error occurs while a programme
is running, the red fields around the
buttons flash in slightly different ways.
In order to exit error
message status after
implementing the
measures below, turn
off the machine.
The error messages
that may be shown are:
The door is not closed
If L1 is flashing, you tried to start a
programme with the washer door open.
Close the door and the programme will
start.
Drainage error
If L3 is flashing, there is a problem with
drainage. Check:
- that no objects are stuck in the drainage
hose outlet.
- that the drainage pump is not blocked by
foreign objects. Clean the pump (see the
“Care and cleaning” chapter).
- that there are no kinks in the drainage
hose.
After implementing corrective action, run
the Drain programme or press the Key
button (door open) to empty the machine. If
this does not help, call the service division.
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L2
L3L4
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Water intake error
If L4 is flashing, there is a problem with the
water supply. Check:
- that the tap on the water pipe is open.
- that the filter in the machine’s water intake
is not blocked.
1. Shut off the water tap.
2. Unscrew the hose.
3. Clean the filter in the intake valve on the
machine.
4. Screw the hose back on.
5. Turn on the tap.
6. Run the programme again to check if the
fault is fixed.
7. If the fault remains, call the service
division.
Door opening error
If L6 is flashing, call the service division.
Overfilling
If all the red fields around the Start/Stop
and Key buttons (door open) are flashing,
there is too much water in the machine.
1. Shut off the water tap.
2. Call the service division.

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Technical information
Technical data
Height: 850 mm
Width: 595 mm
Depth: 585 mm
Weight: 73/78 (with outer door) kg
Cylinder volume: 50 l
Max. washing capacity: 6.0 kg
Spin speed: 800/1200 rpm
Rated power: See type plate.
Element power: See type plate.
Water pressure: 0.1 - 1 MPa
1 - 10 kp/cm2
10 - 100 N/cm2
Wash drum and liquid compartment material: Stainless steel
Outer casing material: Powder-coated and hot-
galvanized sheet steel or
stainless steel.
Setup: Stationary on four adjustable,
rubber-clad feet
Water connection: 1.5 m PEX tubing
Drain: 1.7 m polypropylene tubing
Standard tests
Europe: EN 60456/A11/A12/A13
Standard
Washing programme: Heavy white 60°C,
6.0 kg cotton
Connection: Cold water 15°C
Test method noise measurement: IEC-60704-2-4

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Transport protection
Before the machine is used, the three
transport protection devices should be
removed as shown below.
Each transport protection device consists
of a screw, a washer, and a rubber spacer.
The rubber spacers are used after removal
as protection for the transport protection
device holes.
1. First remove the screws and remove the
washers.
2. Then remove the rubber spacers.
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3. Finally, the rubber spacers should be
turned over and replaced in the transport
protection device holes.

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Installation
Positioning the washing machine
The washing machine can be installed as
a built-in or freestanding unit. Position the
machine so that the electrical plug is easily
accessible.
A. Built-in
The washing machine can be installed
under a counter top with a working height of
850 - 900 mm. Leave a 5 mm space around
the machine, particularly between the rear
edge of the top cover and the wall behind it.
B. Freestanding
The washing machine can be positioned
beside or under a dryer.
Adjusting the feet
Adjust the feet so that the machine is
steady and balanced on the floor. Tighten
the locking nuts.
Connection to water supply
Water connection should be carried out by
a qualified person.
Connect the machine using the
accompanying supply hose. Water pressure
should be 0.1-1MPa (approx. 1-10kp/cm2 ;
10-100N/cm2).
There should be a stopcock on the water
pipe.
If the pipes are newly installed, it may be
wise to flush them through so that any dirt is
washed away. Otherwise, dirt can clog the
filter in the machine’s water intake and cut
off the water supply.
Drainage connection
The machine is supplied with a connected
drainage hose that can be fastened to a
laundry sink or similar. The height must be
600 - 900 mm above floor level.
A lower position (600 mm) is always
preferable. Ensure that the drainage hose
has no kinks.
Låsmutter
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Electrical installation
220V, 15A, 60Hz, single phase
Electrical connections must be made
via a plug connected to an earthed wall
socket. If you need to extend or connect
the power source system, please contact
Asko’s agency or qualified technician for
assistance.
Connection on delivery
The machine is supplied as single-phase,
230V with plug, heat output 2000 W (see
type plate) and has a 10A fuse. Any earth
fault fuses must be type A.
Note!
Repairs and maintenance relating to safety
or performance must be carried out by a
qualified professional.
Programme plate in multiple
languages
Certain machines include double-sided
programme plates in different languages
(see the detergent compartment and the
bag with the user handbook that comes
with the machine).
You can replace or turn the card yourself for
the most appropriate language for you.
To remove the card from its holder in the
detergent compartment, press the card
with your thumb and push it sideways (see
illustration). The card will then bend slightly
and you can easily remove it.
To fit the card, bend it slightly in order
to easily insert it into the holder in the
detergent compartment.