Asko W6222 User manual

Use & Care Guide
Washing Machine
Dear ASKO customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from
Scandinavia, made in Vara, Sweden.
We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new
machine is just as good as the outside and that the ethics and
standards that went into the production of this machine are
just as high as the quality and performance that you will
receive from it. We hope that this product will give you many
years of pleasure.
To get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that
you read the installation and operating instructions before
using the machine.
ASKO W6222

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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
Automatic door opening 5
Parts of the washing machine 6
Detergent compartment 6
Options buttons 7
Advice and tips before washing 8
Sorting 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
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 and settings 12
Close the door and press Start 13
Once the programme has finished 13
Care and cleaning 14
Checking the filter and drainage pump 14
Cleaning the detergent compartment 14
Cleaning the outside of the machine 14
Cleaning the inside of the machine 14
Rinse holes under the agitator 15
If you have hard water 15
Troubleshooting 16
The washer door will not open 16
The machine will not start 16
Error messages 16
Technical information 18
Technical data 18
Standard tests 18
Transport protection 19
Installation 20
Positioning the washing machine 20
Adjusting the feet 20
Connection to water supply 20
Drainage connection 20
Electrical installation 21
Programme plate in multiple
languages 21
Service 22
Before contacting the service division 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 re-
moved? If not, see the “Transport protec-
tion” chapter.
Packing material
Sort waste in accordance with local guide-
lines.
Washer door
The washer door cannot be opened until
the machine is connected to the electricity
supply.
To open the door manually, see the sec-
tion 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 pro-
gramme, 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 tempera-
ture 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 ma-
chine, 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 dis-
posed of and recycled in the proper way.
The machine is manufactured and labelled
for recycling.
General
• Read and keep the operating instructions!
• Installation of water and electricity, if
required, should be carried out by a quali-
fied professional.
• Damaged supply cord must only be re-
placed by a qualified professional.
• The machine should only be used for
washing items as described in these in-
structions - it is not intended for dry clean-
ing!
• Use only detergent intended for machine
washing!
• Remove any transport protection devices
before using the machine (see the “Trans-
port 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 func-
tion 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 pro-
gramme immediately once you have
added detergent.
• The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appli-
ance.
• 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 pro-
gramme 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 simul-
taneously 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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Front panel
1. Main power switch
2-4. Options buttons
5. Programme selector
6. Display window
7. Door opening
8. Start/Stop
Options buttons
2. Button for selecting Temperature
3. Button for selecting Spin speed
4. Button for selecting Super Rinse
1200
800
Cold
30
40 50
60
95
2
3
4
Cold
30
800800
13001300
40 50
60
95
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4
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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 60ºC
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 be-
fore 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 sepa-
rately the first few times.
• Turn delicate items inside out. This reduc-
es the risk of burling and fading.
• Empty pockets and wash them inside out
if possible!
Laundry
labels Material Programme Load
Cotton, linen, white and light-coloured items. Normal 60° to 95° 1/1 drum
Cotton, linen. Dark-coloured items. Colour 60° 1/1
Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. White items. Synthetic 60° 1/2
Rayon, acetate, acrylic. Non-colourfast Synthetic 40° 1/2
items.
Polyester, cotton/polyester, nylon. Synthetic 40° 1/2
Coloured items.
Silk and very delicate items Synthetic 30° 1/3
Items labelled with the IWS or Wool/Hand 40° 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 pro-
gramme is at least as gentle as washing by
hand.
Wool is especially sensitive to processes
such as washing. If you do not want to spin
it, you can squeeze out the water using
terry towels. In this case select No spin. To
find out how to select this setting, see the
“Washing” chapter. However, most items
can stand a short spin. Select short spin by
selecting spin speed 800 rpm.
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. Select short spin by select-
ing a spin speed of 800 rpm.
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 neces-
sary.
• Select Quick if you just need to freshen up
shirts or exercise clothes, for example. This
will save both water and energy.
• If you select a fast spin speed, this re-
duces energy consumption when drying in
a tumble dryer or airing cupboard.
Dyeing fabrics
If you want to dye fabrics in the machine,
select the Normal programme with the
Super Rinse option On. Select temperature
according to the dye manufacturer’s recom-
mendations.
If the fabric to be dyed is blended material
such as cotton/polyester, select spin speed
800 rpm.
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 the Advice and Tips section be-
fore 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 de-
tergent you should use. The machine holds
6.0 kg of laundry. Overdosing the detergent
may cause bad wash performance. For
lightly soiled load when used on Normal
wash 40°C, we recommend reducing the
amount of detergent.
Powder detergent
Pour the powder into the compartment for
the main wash, and pre-wash as well if
desired.
Liquid detergent
When using liquid detergent, follow the de-
tergent manufacturer’s recommendations.
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 great-
er impact on the environment.
Try to use less detergent, and increase only
if you are not satisfied with the results.
Fabric softener
Pour the fabric softener into the compart-
ment with the symbol. Use the dosage
given in the recommendations on the fabric
softener package.
Note!
Do not fill above the compartment’s maxi-
mum fill level. Otherwise fabric softener will
run in too early, which impairs the washing
effect.
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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, and the estimated programme time is shown in the
display window. Start by pressing the Start/Stop button, or go on to Options and Set-
tings. Guidelines as to what specific programmes can be used for.
Heavy
Use this programme for heavily-soiled laundry. You only need
to use the maximum temperature, 95 °C, if the laundry is very
heavily soiled.
Normal
This programme is equivalent to the Heavy programme, but
without a pre-wash. To be used for heavily-soiled whites where
60 °C is an adequate temperature.
Quick white wash
Normally-soiled sheets, pillowcases and towels will come clean at 60 °C.
Colour
Garments worn next to the skin should be washed at 60 °C. Lightly-soiled laundry can be
washed at 40 °C. Most detergents today clean even at 40 °C.
Quick
Lightly-soiled laundry that only needs freshening up can be washed in a short time at 40 °C.
Synthetic
This programme is good for shirts and blouses of synthetic and blended material. Wash
white items at 60 °C and coloured items at 40 °C.
WoolHand
This programme is used for items marked as Wool and/or Hand wash only.
Maximum temperature is 40 °C, and the programme has a short spin.
Rinse
This programme performs one rinse cycle + spin. Good for cleaning cloths and mops.
Spin or Drain
To be used when you only want to spin the load or drain the water from the machine.
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 5 3 Long 1200 1/1 65 2.20 170
Normal* No Long 40 3 3 Long 1200 1/1 50 0.48 110
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 0 Long 1200 1/1 0.05 11
* Programme tested in accordance with AS/NZS 2040.1:1998
White
Colour
Quick Synthetic
Wool/hand
Rinse
Spin
Drain
Normal
Heavy

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Super Rinse
Selecting Super rinse gives you 2-4 extra
rinses in all programmes except Wool/
Hand, Spin, Drain and the Rinse pro-
gramme.
A lighted red field indicates that the option
has been activated.
programme and press the Start/Stop but-
ton.
Select options and settings
By adjusting op-
tions and settings
you can tailor
washing programmes
to suit your own laun-
dry requirements.
The machine remem-
bers which settings and options you choose
for each programme and uses these the
next time you select the programme in
question. Naturally, you can change the
selection if you wish.
Temperature
Select temperature by pressing the Tem-
perature button until the red field lights up
beside the desired temperature.
You can select temperatures between 30 °C
and 95 °C or C. If you select C, the washing
temperature will be the same as that of the
water entering the machine.
For Wool/Hand, it is not possible to select
a temperature in excess of 40°C (see the
table).
Spin speed/No spin
Select spin speed by pressing the Spin
button until the red field lights up beside the
desired spin speed.
You can choose from No spin, 800 rpm and
1200 rpm.
Spin at 800 rpm always signifies short spin.
For certain programmes, it is not possible
to select a speed in excess of 800 rpm (see
the table).
No spin means that the programme does
not include a spin cycle and ends by drain-
ing.
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1200
800
Cold
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Once the programme has
finished
Once a programme is finished, “End”
is shown in the display.
The door opens automatically once the
programme has finished. If you want to de-
activate “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 re-
moved the laundry.
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Close the door and press the
Start/Stop button
Time remaining
The time remaining is shown in hours and
minutes.
Once a programme has been selected, an
estimated running time for the complete
programme is displayed. This may differ
from time to time depending on the tem-
perature of the water entering the machine
and the size of the load. During the actual
programme the time counts down in min-
utes. If the programme time is longer than a
previous wash with the same programme,
“1” will be displayed until the programme is
finished.
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 inter-
rupted.
If you want to stop or change a
programme
You can also stop a programme by press-
ing the Start/Stop button for three seconds.
To restart the machine, select a new pro-
gramme, add any new detergent needed
and press the Start/Stop button.

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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 drainage
pump hatch. Use the
partition for the detergent
compartment as shown in
the picture.
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 illus-
tration. Rinse the detergent 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 95°
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 un-
der 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 screwdriv-
er handle gently to the left.
3. With your other hand, grasp the agita-
tor 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, the
washer drum may develop a greyish-white
coating. To get rid of this, empty a sachet
of citric acid, approximately 20 grams, into
the washer drum and run the Normal wash
at 95° 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 drain-
age 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 plas-
tic 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 drain-
age 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
The display indicates if an error has oc-
curred during operation. In order to exit er-
ror 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 the first red field beside the Start/Stop
button is flashing, you tried to start a pro-
gramme with the washer door open. Close
the door and the programme will start.
Overfilling
If F1 is flashing in the display.
1. Shut off the water tap.
2. Call the service division.
Drainage error
If F3 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 but-
ton (door open) to empty the machine. If
this does not help, call the service division.

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Water intake error
If F4 is flashing in the display.
Fault with 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 divi-
sion.
Door opening error
If F6 is flashing in the display, 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
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 ParaStyle:Technical
information 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
Australia: AS/NZS 2040.1:1998
Washing programme: Normal, 40°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 trans-
port 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 space of approxi-
mately 5 mm around the machine.
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 accom-
panying 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 prefer-
able. Ensure that the drainage hose has no
kinks.
Locking nut
600-900 mm