Asko W6444A User manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and full your needs for many years to
come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality and high
quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they are
greatly appreciated throughout the world.
To get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that you read the
operating instructions before using the machine. The operating instructions also
include information on how you can help protect the environment.
Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
ASKO W6444A

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Contents
WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.
Before using your machine for
the rst time 4
Transport protection 4
Packing material 4
Washer door 4
Checking water hardness 4
Safety instructions 5
General 5
Installation 5
Overow guard function 5
Transport/Winter storage 5
Recycling 5
Child safety 6
Keep an eye on children! 6
Description of the washing machine 7
Dispenser 8
Advice and tips before washing 9
Sorting your laundry 9
Clothing 9
Laundry labels 9
Coloured cotton 9
Laundry label symbols 9
Advice and tips before washing 10
Wool 10
Rayon bres and synthetic bres 10
Reducing allergic reactions 10
Save time and energy 10
Economy and eciency 10
Detergents 10
Dyeing fabrics 10
Washing 11
Sort your laundry. 11
Turn on the main power switch 11
Open the washer door and load
the washing 11
Add detergent and fabric softener, as
required 11
Program selection 12
Selecting options 15
Close the washer door and press the Start/
Stop button 16
Once the program has nished 16
Settings 17
You can change the following settings 17
Door opening 17
Extra rinses 17
Care and cleaning 18
Cleaning the trap and the drainage 18
pump 18
Cleaning the detergent compartment 18
Cleaning the outside of the machine 18
Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid
unpleasant smells 18
Rinse holes under the agitator 19
If you have hard water 19
Troubleshooting 20
The washer door will not open 20
The machine will not start 20
After power failure 20
Wet washing still in the machine 20
Error messages 21

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Contents
Technical information 22
Information for test institute 22
Energy labelling 22
Technical data 24
Transport protection 25
Installation 26
Positioning the washing machine 26
Adjusting the feet 26
Connection to water supply 26
Drainage connection 26
Electrical installation 27
Service 28
Before contacting the service division 28
Quick guide 32

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Transport protection
Remove any transport protection devices before
installing the machine. See the "Transport
protection" chapter.
Packing material
Sort waste materials in accordance with local
guidelines.
Washer door
• The washer door will not open until the
machine is connected to the electricity
supply.
• To open the door manually, see "The washer
door will not open" in the "Troubleshooting"
chapter.
• The machine cannot be started when the
door is open.
• To open the washer door while a program is
running, see "Close the door and press the
Start/Stop button" in the "Washing" chapter.
Checking water hardness
The quantity of detergent needed depends,
amongst other things, on how hard the water
is. See the detergent pack for details. Phone
your local water company to check the water
hardness in your area.
NOTE!
Each machine is tested before leaving the
factory.
A small amount of water may remain in the drain
pump, though this does not aect quality or
damage the machine.
See Quick guide on the last page
Before using your machine for the rst time

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General
• Read the operating instructions and keep
them in a safe place.
• Installation should be carried out by qualied
ASKO technicians.
• 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!
• Use only detergents and softeners for
machine wash. Manufacturer may not
assume responsibility for any damage and
eventual discolouring of gaskets and plastic
components as a consequence of incorrect
use of bleach and/or colouring agents.
• Never use detergents containing solvents,
since there is a danger of creating toxic
gasses which may damage the machine and
result in ignition or explosion.
• Remove any transport protection devices
before using the machine. See the "Transport
protection" chapter.
• Repairs and maintenance must be carried
out by a qualied professional.
• Damaged mains cables must only be
replaced by a qualied electrician.
• The machine is not designed to be used by
persons (even children) that are physically
or mentally handicapped or lack experience
and knowledge. Such persons must receive
instruction in how to use the machine or be
supervised by a person responsible for their
safety.
• Children must be watched to ensure they do
not play with the machine.
• In the enclosed plastic bag you will nd a tool
for opening the washer door in emergencies.
Installation
See the "Installation" chapter.
Overow guard function
If the machine’s water level rises above the
normal level, the overow guard function begins
to pump water out and shuts o the water intake.
If the water level has not dropped within 60
seconds, the program is terminated.
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 the drainage pump. See
the "Care and cleaning" chapter.
• Shut o 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.
• After emptying the pump, a small amount of
water may remain in the machine.This does
not aect quality or damage the machine.
Recycling
This machine is manufactured and labelled
for recycling. In order to prevent injuries, the
machine must be made unusable once the
decision has been taken to dispose of it.
Contact your local authority for information
about where and how your machine can be
recycled correctly.
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.
• The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or inrm persons without
supervision.
• Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• Store detergent and fabric softener out of the
reach of children!
NOTE!
If this appliance is supplied from a cord
extensions set or electrical portable outlet
device, the cord extension ser or electrical
portable outlet device must be positioned so
that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of
moisture.
Activate child safety catch (for
detergent compartment)
On the inside of the detergent compartment is a
child safety catch.
Activated child
safety catch
Inactivated child
safety catch
When the child safety catch is activated you
must press the release button to pull out the
detergent compartment.

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Description of the washing machine
1. Main power switch
2. Dispenser
3. Program panel
4. Serial number plate (on inside of washer
door)
5. Drainage pump cover
6. Drainage pump (behind cover)
7. Washer door
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75,6
2 3 4

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Dispenser
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5
6
2 3
1. Pre-wash
2. Main wash with liquid detergent.
Use the separator (A).
3. Main wash with powder detergent.
Do not use the separator.
4. Fabric softener
5. Release button
6. Child safety catch
A
B
C

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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
• colour
• material
Clothing
1. Do up zips and close Velcro straps so that
they don’t harm fabrics.
2. New coloured items may contain excess dye
and should therefore be washed separately
the rst few times.
3. Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces
the risk of burling and fading.
4. Empty pockets and wash them inside out if
possible.
Laundry labels
Look at the item's laundry label. The table below
shows suitable wash programmes for dierent
materials and wash loads. Using modern
washing machines and detergents, for example
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.
Laundry label symbols
Examples of washing instructions and recommended programs. Always follow the washing instructions for each garment.
Laundry labels Material Program
Cotton, linen, white and light-coloured items. Everyday wash 60 °C to 95 °C
Cotton, linen, cotton/polyester. Light and dark-coloured garments. Quick 60 °C
Acrylic, viscose, modal, acetate, polyester, polyamide and
elastane. Light and dark-coloured garments.
Easy Care 40 °C
or
Wool, silk and other very delicate garments Wool/hand wash 30 °C to 40 °C
Coloured cotton
Coloured cotton items with the washing
instruction 60 °C should be washed at 60 °C for
the rst 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.
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 because the heat can destroy
the linen’s shine and strength.

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Wool
These fabrics are labelled either machine wash
or hand wash.The Wool/hand wash program is
at least as gentle as washing by hand.
Wool is especially sensitive to processes such
as washing.
If you do not wish to spin dry, you can squeeze
out the water using terry towels. In this case
select No spin.
To nd out how to choose this setting, see
the¨"Washing" chapter. However, most garments
can withstand a short spin. Choose a short spin
by selecting a spin speed of 800 rpm or less.
Rayon bres and synthetic bres
Materials made of rayon bres, such as viscose,
and some synthetic bres are very delicate and
require much space so as not to crease. Only
half ll the drum when washing and choose a
spin speed of 800 rpm or lower.
NOTE!
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.
Reducing allergic reactions
The washing machine has a Super Rinse option.
Use this for people with sensitive skin, such as
those with allergies and small children.
Save time and energy
Use the Everyday wash program to save time
and energy. This program has a shorter main
wash than Normal, but is often sucient for
lightly soiled washing.
Economy and eciency
You can save energy by not using higher
temperature programs than necessary.
• 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 reduces
energy consumption when drying in a tumble
dryer or drying cabinet.
Advice and tips before washing
• Always wash with a full load when using the
Heavy, Everyday wash and Normal programs.
• Avoid pre-washing. Modern machines and
detergents clean eectively without pre-
washing. Pre-washing is only necessary for
heavily soiled washing.
Detergents
Eco-labelled detergents are less harmful to the
environment.
Detergent overdosing does not give better
washing results; it merely causes a greater
impact on the environment; can also hinder the
wash performance.
Try to use less detergent, and increase only if
you are not satised with the results.
Dyeing fabrics
If you want to dye fabrics in the machine, select
the Everyday wash program with the Super
Rinse option. Select temperature according to
the dye manufacturer’s recommendations.
Choose a low spin speed if the fabric to be dyed
is a blended material such as polyester/cotton.
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
program. Use the normal amount of detergent.
NOTE!
Due to environmental concerns, we discourage
the use of strong chemicals.
When using agents for bleaching or stain
removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and
discolouration of the machine.