Asko W68843W User manual
WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and fulll 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 W68843W
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Before using your machine for
the rst time 4
Asthma and Allergy labelling 4
Transport protection 5
Packing material 5
Washer door 5
Language selection 5
Checking water hardness 5
Safety instructions 6
General 6
Installation 6
Overow guard function 6
Transport/Winter storage 6
Recycling 6
Child safety 7
Keep an eye on children! 7
Description of the washing machine 8
Dispenser 9
Advice and tips before washing 10
Sorting your laundry 10
Clothing 10
Laundry labels 10
Laundry label symbols 10
Coloured cotton 10
Wool 11
Rayon bres and synthetic bres 11
Save time and energy 11
High water level 11
Economy and eciency 11
Detergents 11
Dyeing fabrics 11
Washing 12
Sort your laundry. 12
Turn on the main power switch 12
Open the washer door and load
the washing 12
Add detergent and fabric softener,
as required 12
Select the programme 13
Select options 16
Close the washer door and press
the Start button 18
Once the program has nished 18
Settings 19
You can change the following settings: 19
Child-safe 19
Language 19
Temperature 19
Extra rinses 19
Care and cleaning 20
Cleaning the trap and the drainage
pump 20
Cleaning the detergent compartment 20
Cleaning the outside of the machine 20
Cleaning the inside of the machine
to avoid unpleasant smells 21
Rinse holes under the agitator 21
If you have hard water 21
Original instruction
Contents
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Troubleshooting 22
The washer door will not open 22
Opening the door in an emergency 22
The machine will not start 22
After power failure 22
Wet washing still in the machine 22
Error messages 23
Close the Door 23
Over ow fault 23
Water outlet fault 23
Water inlet fault 23
Wash motor fault 23
Unbalance 23
Technical information 24
Information for test institute 25
Energy labelling 25
Technical data 25
Transport protection 26
Installation 27
Positioning the washing machine 27
Adjusting the feet 27
Connection to water supply 27
Drainage connection 28
Electrical installation 28
Service 29
Before contacting the service division 29
Quick guide 32
Contents
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Before using your machine for the rst time
Asthma and Allergy labelling
The washing machine you have purchased
is recommended by the Swedish Asthma
and Allergy Association (Astma- och
Allergiförbundet) and the Norwegian Asthma
and Allergy Association (Norges Astma- og
Allergiforbund), which means that we oer
allergy suerers unique possibilities. In order
to optimise the results, you must participate
actively in its use. Below we oer some simple
advice that will become a natural part of your
use of our product, providing good opportunities
for minimising the potential eects of handling
washing.
• Choose a detergent recommended by the
Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association
and the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy
Association. Also remember to use dierent
detergents for dierent types of washing.
You can read more about detergents in the
”Advice and tips before washing” chapter.
• In order to minimise the amount of excess
detergent left in clean washing, you must
use the right dose. To do this, you need
to know the water hardness in your area.
We recommend that you nd out the local
water hardness and make a note of it in
the detergent recommendations in chapter
”Advice and tips before washing”, so that you
can always easily check how much detergent
to use. You can read more about water
hardness later in this chapter.
• In order to wash at the right temperature and
to use the right detergent, it is important that
you correctly sort your washing. You can
read more about this in the ”Advice and tips
before washing” chapter.
• This machine has two wash programmes
specially adapted to the recommendations of
the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association
and the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy
Association – Allergy Cotton and Allergy
Synthetic. These programmes dier from the
other programmes in terms of recommended
load, water consumption, and energy
consumption.
• To further improve rinse performance, you
can select the Super Rinse option. This
option increases the number of rinses;
however, the number of rinses varies
depending on the programme selected.
• It is important to clean the detergent
compartment regularly. How often depends
on how much detergent and which type of
detergent you use. You can read more about
cleaning the detergent compartment in
chapter ”Care and cleaning”.
• In order to keep the machine in good
condition, and to prevent a build-up of
excess detergent and other residue in the
machine, it is important to clean the machine
regularly. This washing machine has a
unique programme for cleaning the inside
of the machine. We recommend running the
Cleaning programme when the machine is
new and then once a month or as often as
you feel necessary.
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Transport protection
Remove any transport protection devices before
installing the machine. See the "Transport
protection" chapter.
Packing material
Please sort waste materials in accordance with
local guidelines.
Washer door
• The machine cannot be started when the
door is open.
• To open the washer door while a programme
is running, see "Close the door and press the
Start button" in the "Washing" chapter.
Language selection
You will be prompted to select the display
language when you have connected your
machine and start it for the rst time. Do as
follows:
1. Turn the programme selector to choose from:
US English, AU English, Svenska, Dansk,
Norsk, Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Espanol, Русский, Nederlands, EU English.
2. Press Start once to save the setting.
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 aect
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 of water and electricity, if
required, should be carried out by a qualied
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!
• 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 relating to safety
or performance must be carried out by a
qualied professional.
• Damaged mains cables must only be
replaced by a qualied 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 from
the 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.
Overow guard function
If the machine’s water level rises above the
normal level, the overow 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 aect 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 washer door and start
the programme immediately after 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.
• You can activate the Child-safe start option to
prevent children from starting the machine.
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. Programme 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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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 dierent
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.
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.
Laundry label symbols
Examples of washing instructions and recommended programmes. Always follow the washing
instructions for each garment.
Laundry labels Material Program
Cotton, linen, white and light-coloured items. Everyday wash 60 °C to 90 °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
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Advice and tips before washing
Wool
These fabrics are labelled either machine wash
or hand wash. The Wool/hand wash programme
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.
Save time and energy
Use the Everyday wash programme to save
time and energy. This programme has a shorter
main wash than Standard cotton 60
°C 40
°C , but is
often sucient for lightly soiled washing.
High water level
If you want more water for the main wash and
rinses, you can use the High water level option.
High water level is used automatically in the
Wool/Hand programme.
Economy and eciency
You can save a lot of 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.
• Always wash with a full load when using the
Heavy, Everyday wash and Standard cotton
60
°C 40
°C
programmes.
• Avoid pre-washing. Modern machines and
detergents clean eectively 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. Try to use
less detergent, and increase only if you are not
satised with the results.
Dyeing fabrics
If you want to dye fabrics in the machine, select
the Everyday wash programme 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.
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Washing
1Sort your laundry.
See the "Advice and tips before washing"
chapter.
Place underwired bras in a laundry net.
Empty pockets. Coins, nails and the like can
cause damage to the machine and fabrics. See
the "Advice and Tips" section before washing.
2Turn on the main power switch
3Open the washer door and load
the washing
Open the door. Load the washing.
The wash programme chart shows how much
washing can be washed with each programme.
4Add detergent and fabric
softener, as required
The detergent packaging will have
recommendations for how much detergent you
should use. The machine holds 8 kg of washing.
If you only have a small amount of laundry in
the machine, you can reduce the amount of
detergent used.
Follow the manufacturers' recommendations as
regards which type of detergent is suitable for
which temperature.
For the allergy programmes Allergy Cotton
and Allergy Synthetic, the Swedish Asthma
and Allergy Association recommends using an
unscented detergent and fabric softener.
Powder detergent
Pour the powder into the compartment for the
main wash, and pre-wash as well if desired.
Liquid detergent
When using a liquid detergent, observe the
detergent manufacturer's recommendations.
We recommend using a laundry ball with thick
detergents. In the main detergent compartment,
use the section wall (A) – see gure in the
section Dispenser. Add the detergent into the
front compartment of the detergent dispenser.
Wash ball or net
If you use a wash ball or net, place it directly in
the drum and select a programme without pre-
wash.
NOTE!
Detergent overdosing does not give better
washing results; it merely causes a greater
impact on the environment.
Try using less detergent, and increase only if
you are not satised with the results.
Fabric softener
Pour the fabric softener into the
compartment with the symbol. Follow
the recommendations on the fabric softener
packaging.
NOTE!
Do not ll above the compartment’s maximum
ll level. Otherwise fabric softener will run in too
early, which impairs the washing eect.
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5Select the programme
You select a programme by turning
the programme selector. The selected
programme is shown in the display. Now use
the option buttons to select any options. See
chapter "Select options".
1. Auto
This program automatically adjusts the length
of the main wash and the number of rinses to
the amount and type of laundry loaded in the
machine.
2. Time program
This program adjusts itself to the specied time
frame or nish time. When using this program,
it is however important to select a temperature
and time suited to how soiled the laundry is. The
spin speed can be selected freely.
Specify the desired programme time by
pressing + or - on the Time button. The symbol
for the programme lights beside the selected
time. You can choose a programme time
between 30 minutes and 3 hours. If you choose
a 30-minute programme time the maximum
wash temperature will be 30 °C
3. Heavy
Programme for heavily soiled laundry, with
dirt that needs to be fully dissolved before the
main wash. A pre-wash is used to do this. The
machine adapts the programme time and water
consumption to the load size.
4. Standard cotton
60
°C
40
°C
Program for normally to heavily soiled
laundry, whites and colors. You can select
the temperature freely, so follow the washing
instructions for each garment. 60°C is a good
temperature for heavily soiled cotton garments,
as well as for garments worn next to the
skin. Select 40°C if the laundry is less soiled.
The spin speed can be selected freely. The
machine adapts the program time and water
consumption to the load size.
5. Everyday wash
A standard programme for lightly to moderately
soiled laundry. The temperature can be selected
freely, so follow the washing instructions for
each garment. Garments worn next to the skin
ought to be washed at 60°C. Very lightly soiled
laundry often comes clean already at 40°C. The
spin speed can be selected freely.
6. Quick
Fast program for laundry that just needs
freshening up. The program can be run
at any temperature, so follow the washing
instructions for each garment. The lower the
selected temperature, the shorter the program
time. Garments worn next to the skin ought to
be washed at 60°C. The spin speed can be
selected freely.
7. Easy Care
Programme for synthetic, mixed bre and
easy care cotton. The programme has a high
water level and as such is also suitable for
cushions, quilted jackets and the like. Read the
washing instructions carefully and remember,
for example, that fabric softener must not
be used with the membranes found in some
outer garments. A washing temperature up to
60°C and a spin speed up to 1200 rpm can be
selected.
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8. Synthetics
Programme for delicate garments made of
synthetic bre, mixed bre, rayon and easy care
cotton. The maximum temperature is 60°C,
but follow the washing instructions for each
garment. Many synthetics will come clean at
40°C. Garments worn next to the skin ought to
be washed at 60°C. The maximum spin speed
is 800 rpm.
9. Wool/hand wash
A gentle laundry programme for wool, silk and
garments that should be washed by hand. The
highest temperature is 30 °C. This programme
has a short spin. The maximum spin speed is
800 rpm.
10. Rinse
This program performs one cold rinse cycle +
spin. Suitable for laundry that just needs to be
dampened and for cleaning cloths and mops.
11. Spin
Used to just spin the wash.
12. Drain
Used when you only want to drain the water
from the machine.
13. Allergy Cotton
A programme for normally to heavily soiled
cotton and blended materials, whites and
colours. The temperature can be selected freely
between 40 °C and 90 °C. The maximum spin
speed is 1600 rpm. In order to benet from the
unique advantages of this programme – which
is based on the criteria of the Swedish Asthma
and Allergy Association – we recommend
that you avoid overloading the machine. The
programme is optimised for 4,6 kg of laundry,
which provides good conditions for a good rinse
result.
14. Allergy Synthetic
This programme is for synthetic fabrics and
delicate garments and fabrics, whites and
colours. The temperature can be selected freely
between 40 °C and 60 °C. The maximum spin
speed is 1200 rpm. In order to benet from the
unique advantages of this programme – which
is based on the criteria of the Swedish Asthma
and Allergy Association – we recommend
that you avoid overloading the machine. The
programme is optimised for 2,3 kg of laundry,
which provides good conditions for a good rinse
result. This programme also works very well for
freshening up lightly soiled cotton garments, in
which case you should select 60 °C.
15. Cleaning
This machine is equipped with a programme for
automatic cleaning. This programme features a
higher water level and maintains a temperature
of at least 72 °C for more than ve minutes
during the cleaning phase. The machine is
then thoroughly rinsed several times. We
recommend running this programme when the
machine is new and then once a month or as
often as you feel necessary.
NOTE!
When running the Cleaning programme, the
drum and detergent compartment must be
empty. Lift the insert out of the detergent
compartment and clean the detergent
compartment before starting the machine.
The Allergy Cotton, Allergy Synthetic and
Cleaning programmes have been developed
together with the Swedish Asthma and Allergy
Association (Astmaoch Allergiförbundet).
Adjustment of the displayed washing time
Advanced technology allows the appliance
to sense the amount of laundry and add the
required amount of water during the washing
process. Depending on the washing load,
washing time can be longer or shorter and the
time displayed will be adjusted accordingly.
Moreover, displayed washing time may change
due to dierences in inlet water temperature.
At low inlet water temperatures, washing time
can be longer; at higher temperatures, it can be
shorter.
Unevenly distributed laundry or lumps of
laundry in the washing machine drum can cause
problems such as vibration and noisy operation.
The appliance can sense such lumps and will
try to redistribute the laundry. Smaller loads
(e.g. one towel, one sweater, one bathrobe
etc.) or clothes made of materials with special
geometrical properties are virtually impossible
to distribute evenly across the washing machine
drum (slippers, large items etc.). This results
in several attempts to redistribute the laundry,
which in turn leads to longer program duration.
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Washing
Programme chart
Program
Prewash
Temp. °C
Number of
Rinses
Spin Speed
rpm
Remaining
moisture
content [%]
Max. load
(kg)
Water
consumption
(approx. liter)
Energy
consumption
(approx. kWh)
Programme
time (approx.
hrs and min.)
1. Auto
2. Time program
3. Heavy X90 5 1800 8 85 2,2 2:45
X60 5 1800 8 75 1,1 2:40
4. Standard cotton 60
°C 40
°C
90 3 1800 8 72 2,0 2:55
602) 2 1800 43 8/4** 55 1,10/0,83** 2:50/2:20**
402) 2 1800 43 8/4** 55 0,67/0,48** 2:40/2:10**
5. Everyday wash 60 3 1800 8 60 1,2 1:40
6. Quick 401) 2 1800 4 25 0,45 0:45
7. Easy Care 403) 2 1200 4 60 0,5 1:20
8. Synthetics 40 3 800 2,5 30 0,4 1:20
9. Wool/hand wash 30 3 800 2,5 70 0,5 0:50
10. Rinse 1 1800 4 15 0,1 0:20
11. Spin 1800 4 0,1 0:15
12. Drain 0:01
13. Allergy Cotton 60 5 1800 4,6 75 1,1 2:25
14. Allergy Synthetic 40 5 1200 2,3 70 0,7 1:50
15. Cleaning 90
** half load
1) Short programme for test institutes, max. 1/2 load.
2) Test programme for cold water connection in accordance with EN 60456. For large volumes of detergent we recommend removing the insert and adding
detergent directly to the detergent compartment.
3) 40 °C programme for test institutes. The 40 °C option must be selected.
The above table presents a few examples of the energy, water and time consumption of a few dierent programme settings. Consumption
can vary depending on water pressure, water hardness, water supply temperature, room temperature, load weight and content, variations
in the power supply and selected options. In the examples provided here the rinse setting is set to Normal and no options are selected.
If you use large amounts of detergent, such as non-compact powder, and nd that the amount you want to use does not t in the
compartment, you can remove the insert and dose directly in the compartment. We recommend that all test institutes remove the insert for
large volumes of detergent.
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Washing
6Select options
You can select options to adjust the
wash programme to suit your own
specic requirements. The available options
depend on the selected programme. If the
option is available for the selected programme,
the symbols lights up when you press the
button. The machine will remember the options
you select for each programme (with one
exception – Delayed Start). You can still change
the selected options the next time you select the
programme in question.
Temperature
• Select the temperature by pressing the -/+
buttons until the desired temperature is
displayed.
• You can select temperatures between Cold
(-) and 90 °C. If you select Cold, the washing
temperature will be the same as that of the
water entering the machine. For Wool/hand
wash you cannot choose a temperature
higher than 40 °C. For Time program and
Easy Care the maximum temperature is
60 °C.
Spin
• Select the spin speed by pressing the -/+
buttons until the desired spin speed is
displayed.
• You can select speeds between 400 and
1800 rpm, 0 (no spin) or No D(no drain).
The maximum spin speed varies according
to the programme selected. The speed is
shown in the display.
• 0 , means that the programme does not
include a spin cycle and ends by draining.
• No D, No drain means that the programme
does not include a spin cycle and ends
with the water from the nal rinse still in the
machine. The washing will remain covered
by the water from the nal rinse, stopping it
from getting creased. If you have selected
"No drain", once the programme has ended
you must select the Spin or Drain programme
to drain the water from the machine before
you open the washer door.
Delayed start
When you select Delayed Start, the machine will
start 1-24 hours after you press the Start button.
This option cannot be used with Time program.
• Select Delayed Start by pressing the +
button under the time display. Delayed Start
is shown for three seconds.
• By pressing the + and - buttons under the
time display you can delay the start in whole
hours up to a maximum of 24 hours. The
symbol for Delayed Start lights up beside the
number of hours.
• Press Start, and the machine counts down
1 hour at a time and starts after the selected
delay.
If you change your mind and want to cancel
Delayed Start, you must press and hold Start for
three seconds.
NOTE!
Remember to press the Start button to start the
programme.
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NOTE!
Make sure the detergent compartment is
completely dry before you add detergent,
otherwise there is a risk that the detergent will
clump before the machine starts.
Super rinse
Use the Super Rinse option if you want to
increase the number of rinses. The maximum
number of rinses is seven, and the number
of rinses varies depending on the selected
programme. Recommended for persons with
extremely sensitive skin and/or in areas with
very soft water.
• Select Super Rinse by pressing the button
under the symbol.
• The symbol above the button lights when this
option is activated.
High water level
Use High water level if a garment's laundry label
shows this symbol. High water level means that
additional water is used during the main wash
and rinse cycles.
• Select High water level by pressing the
button under the symbol.
• The symbol above the button lights when this
option is activated.
NOTE!
The machine takes in the additional water for
the high water level about 15 minutes after the
main wash has started.
Anti crease
Anti crease means that the drum will rotate for
three seconds per minute for two hours once
the wash programme has nished. This feature
prevents the garments from lying in the same
position and getting creased if you are unable to
remove them immediately.
• Select Anti crease by pressing the button
under the symbol.
• The symbol above the button lights when this
option is activated.
Super wash
Super wash can be selected to better dissolve
dicult stains and heavy soiling on clothing.
This option adds a cold pre-wash and the wash
time in cold water is extended by approximately
six minutes. The main wash time is also
extended.
• Select Super wash by pressing the button
under the symbol.
• The symbol above the button lights when this
option is activated.
Pre-soak
If the washing is stained with blood, for
example, we recommend a presoak. The
washing will soak in cold water for two hours
before the wash programme starts.
• Select Presoak by pressing the button under
the symbol.
• The symbol above the button lights when this
option is activated.
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7Close the washer door and
press the Start button
Time remaining
The time remaining is shown in hours and
minutes. Once a programme is selected, the
estimated programme time is displayed. This
may dier from time to time depending on the
temperature of the water entering the machine
and the size of the load. If the programme time
is longer than the previous wash with the same
programme, "0:01" will be displayed until the
programme nishes. This is normal! The next
time you use the programme under similar
conditions, the estimated programme time will
be more accurate.
Stopping or changing a programme
You can stop a programme by pressing the
Start button for three seconds. ”Stop” appears
in the display. To restart the machine, select
a new programme, add any extra detergent
needed and press the Start button .
NOTE!
Do not open the detergent compartment while
the machine is running.
8Once the program has nished
The text "Done" is shown on the display
for 2 minutes. The machine then turns
o.
Once the program is nished, the washer door
will automatically unlock.
• Open the door and remove the laundry.
If you have small children or pets at home, close
the washer door once you have removed the
laundry.
NOTE!
Upon completion of the washing cycle, close the
water faucet and unplug the mains cord.
Washing
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Settings
You can change the following
settings:
• Child-safe
• Language
• Temperature
• Extra rinses
How to choose the settings:
1. Turn o the machine using the main power
switch.
2. Press and hold the Stop button and then
press the main power switch. Then press the
Stop button 5 times within 10 seconds.
3. Select the setting you want to change by
turning the programme selector.
4. Press the Stop button once to select the
setting.
5. Change and save the setting as described
below.
6. Press Start to go to the programme menu.
Child-safe
You can activate the Child-safe start option to
prevent children from starting the machine.
1. Turn the programme selector and choose
"Child-safe On" or "Child-safe O".
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
You can temporarily deactivate Child-safe start
by pressing the Super Rinse button and the
minus button under Delayed Start at the same
time. Child-safe start will be deactivated for
three minutes.
Language
1. Turn the programme selector to choose from:
US English, AU English, Svenska, Dansk,
Norsk, Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,
Espanol, Русский, Nederlands, EU English.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
Temperature
1. Turn the programme selector to choose
between: °C and °F.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
Extra rinses
Upon delivery, your washing machine is set to
use three rinses in the Standard cotton
60
°C
40
°C
and Everyday wash programmes. If you want to
increase the number of rinses to ve for these
programmes, do as follows:
1. Turn the programme selector and select
"Rinses On" for ve rinses or "Rinses O" for
three rinses.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
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Cleaning the trap and the drainage
pump
The washing machine has a trap where smaller
objects such as coins and hairpins can collect.
To clean the trap and the drainage pump, do as
follows:
1. Make sure the machine is empty of water
and switched o at the mains.
2. Open the door.
3. Unhook the drainage hose from the
connector inside the door and drain the water
into a suitable container, such as a shallow
bowl.
4. Turn the cover anti-clockwise to open the
pump. Remove the cover.
5. Remove any items and so forth from the
pump housing and the cover. Also check that
the pump blades right at the back rotate.
6. Screw on the cover, replace the drainage
hose on the hatch pin and close the hatch.
Cleaning the detergent compartment
Pull out the detergent compartment using the
release button.
Rinse the compartment and scrub it clean. The
cover in the fabric softener compartment can be
removed.
NOTE!
Do not run the detergent compartment through
a dishwasher!
Cleaning the outside of the machine
Clean the outside of the machine and the
program panel with a mild cleaner. Do not
use any solvents, as these can damage the
machine.
NOTE!
Do not hose down the machine with water!
Care and cleaning
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