Asko WMC84V User manual

Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
WMC84V
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 fulfil 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.

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Translation of the original instructions.
CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING 4
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 5
SETTINGS 7
CARE AND CLEANING 8
TROUBLESHOOTING 9
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 10
INSTALLATION 13
BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE
DIVISION 14
PROGRAMME CHART 15

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL
• Read the operating instructions and keep them in a safe
place.
• Installation should be carried out by qualified 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!
• Repairs and maintenance must be carried out by a
qualified professional.
• Damaged mains cables must only be replaced by a
qualified electrician.
• The machine is not designed to be used by per-
sons (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 find a tool for open-
ing the washer door in emergencies.
CHILD SAFETY
• Always close the door and start the programme immedi-
ately 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 appliance.
• Store detergent and fabric softener out of the reach of
children!
CAUTION!
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-safe start (button lock)
You can activate the Child-safe start option (button lock) to
prevent children from starting the washing machine (see
the Settings section).
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.
INSTALLATION
• Carry out the installation and connections in accord-
ance with the separate installation instructions.
• Installation of water and electricity, if required, must be
carried out by a qualified tradesperson.
• Remove any transport protection devices before using
the machine. See the separate installation instructions.
OVERFLOW GUARD FUNCTION
If the water level in the machine rises above normal, the
overflow guard function begins to pump water out and
shuts offthe water intake. If the water level has not dropped
within 60 seconds, the programme 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:
• Shut offthe water to the washing machine, loosen the
supply hose to the intake valve and let the water run out
from the valve and hose.
PACKING MATERIAL
Sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines.
RECYCLING
• This dishwasher is manufactured and labelled for recy-
cling. In order to prevent injuries, the machine must be
rendered unusable once the decision has been made to
dispose of it. Contact your local authority for information
about where and how your machine can be correctly
recycled.

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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 first 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 different 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 find out what produces the best
results.
COLOURED COTTON
Coloured cotton garments labelled with washing
instruction 60 °C must be washed at 60 °C initially to
remove any excess dye. Failure to observe this advice
could lead to the colour running.
Use detergent without bleach to preserve the colour of
the fabric.
UNBLEACHED LINEN
Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed at 60 °C,
using detergent without bleach or optical brighteners.
Heavily soiled linen can be washed at higher
temperatures, but not too often as the heat may destroy
the sheen and strength of the linen.
WOOL
These fabrics are labelled for either machine wash or for
hand wash.The machine’s Wool/hand wash programme
is at least as gentle as washing by hand.
RAYON FIBRES AND SYNTHETIC
FIBRES
Materials made of rayon fibres, such as viscose, and
some synthetic fibres are very delicate and require much
space so as not to crease. Only half fill the drum when
washing and choose a spin speed of 800 rpm or lower.
NOTE!
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.
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 satisfied with the results.
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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USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
ADD DETERGENT AND FABRIC
SOFTENER
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1. Pre-wash
2. Main wash with liquid detergent.
Use the separator.
3. Main wash with powder detergent.
Do not use the separator.
4. Fabric softener
5. Release button
6. Child safety catch
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.
The detergent packaging will have recommendations
for how much detergent you should use.The machine
holds 10 kg of washing. If you only have a small amount
of laundry 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. Do not use the separator
in the main detergent compartment.
Liquid detergent
Use the separator in the main detergent compartment.
Pour the liquid detergent into the front section of the
detergent compartment. (For thick detergent, we always
recommend using a detergent ball.)
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; can also hinder the wash performance.
Try using less detergent, and increase only if you are
not satisfied 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 fill above the compartment’s maximum fill level.
Otherwise fabric softener will run in too early, and will
impair washing results.
Start
Stop
Program selector Time remaining
Program
Main power switch

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USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE
PROGRAM SELECTION
NOTE!
A few seconds after you start a program the washing
machine will begin to fill with water from both the hot
and the cold supplies. If for some reason no hot water
is available, the machine waits for one minute and then
fills with cold water only. The wash drum does not start
to rotate until it begins to fill with water.
DURING THE PROGRAMME
Time remaining
‘Program started’ is shown on the display.
Stopping or changing a program
You can stop a programme by pressing the Stop 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.
PROGRAM SELECTION
The display shows the program name, the water
temperature and the spin speed.
The washing machine has a number of preselected
programs when delivered from the factory. The
preselected programs can be replaced. Contact the
service division for information on which programs are
available and how to alter the preselected programs.
Normal wash, 40 °C
Program for normal to heavily soiled laundry, whites and
colours. Follow the washing instructions for each garment.
This program has five rinses.
White, 90 °C
Program for normal to heavily soiled laundry. Follow the
washing instructions for each garment. 90 °C is a good
temperature for white and light-coloured cotton, such as
bed linen.
White/Colour, 60 °C
Program for normal soiled laundry, whites and colours.
Follow the washing instructions for each garment. 60 °C
is a good temperature for garments worn next to the skin.
White/Colour, 40 °C
Program for normal soiled laundry, whites and colours.
Follow the washing instructions for each garment.
Super quick wash, 60 °C
Fast program for laundry that just needs freshening
up. Follow the washing instructions for each garment.
Garments worn next to
the skin ought to be washed at 60 °C.
Super quick wash, 40 °C
Fast program for laundry that just needs freshening up.
Follow the washing instructions for each garment.
Synthetics, 40 °C
Program for synthetics, delicate blended materials and
permanent press cotton. Suitable for shirts and blouses.
Follow the washing instructions for each garment. Many
synthetics will come clean at 40 °C.
Wool/hand wash
A gentle laundry program for wool, silk and garments that
should be washed by hand. This program has a short
spin.
Rinse
This program performs one cold rinse cycle + spin.
Suitable for laundry that just needs to be dampened.

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SETTINGS
HOW TO CHOOSE THE SETTINGS:
1 Turn offthe 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
program selector.
4 Press the Stop once.
MAKING A SELECTION:
Turn the programme selector until the desired selection is
shown in the display
SAVING A SELECTION:
1 Press Stop to save the selection and return to the
settings menu.
2 Press Start to go to the program menu.
Options:
Press Start to save the selection and return directly to the
programme menu, if you do not want to make anymore
settings.
LANGUAGE
Choose from: US English, AU English, Svenska, Dansk,
Norsk, Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol,
Русский, Ned erlands, EU English.
CHILD-SAFE
You can activate the Child-safe start option to prevent
children from starting the machine. Choose “Child-safe
On” or “Child-safe Off”.
Deactivate the Child-safe option temporarily for three
minutes by simultaneously pressing the Start and Stop
buttons.
TEMPERATURE
Choose between: °C and °F.
WATER INTAKE
Connecting to both the hot and cold water supplies
reduces the wash time and reduces the washing
machine’s electricity consumption. At the factory, the
machine is set for connecting to both hot and cold water
supplies. Select cold water if you want to set the machine
for cold water intake only.
• Turn the program selector to choose between: Cold
and Hot.
• Press the Stop button once to save the setting.

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CARE AND CLEANING
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!
CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE
MACHINE TO AVOID UNPLEASANT
SMELLS
Run a programme at 90 °C or 95 °C (depending on the
model) with a small amount of detergent once a month to
avoid problems with odours. It is not necessary to put any
washing in the machine.
RINSE HOLES UNDER THE AGITATOR
If you suspect that objects such as nails or paper clips
may have fallen into the wash drum, you should check the
space under the agitator. Such objects can rust and leave
marks on clothing. Nails and other sharp objects can
cause holes in fabrics.
Do as follows:
1 Insert a screwdriver or the like into the hole on the
agitator as illustrated and carefully pry to the left.
2 Use your other hand to grasp the agitator and pull it
towards you.
3 Lift the agitator.
4 Remove any objects.
5 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 in until
it catches.
IF YOU HAVE HARD WATER
If you live in an area with hard water (high limescale
content), a greyish-white coating may form on the washer
drum. To remove this, empty a sachet of citric acid,
approx. 20 gram , into the washer drum and run any 90 °C
programme. Repeat if necessary.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
THE WASHER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN
• Check that the main power switch is on.
• Has the power supply been cut off? Check the house
fuses (circuit breakers).
OPENING THE DOOR IN AN
EMERGENCY:
WARNING
The door may only be opened manually if the electric
power is cut and the machine has been drained of
water.
1 First empty the water from the washing machine.
Press and hold the Stop button for three seconds to
pump out the water.
2 Ensure that the main power switch is turned offand
that the plug has been removed from the wall socket.
3 Take the emergency door opening tool and place it
in the gap on the right side of the washing machine’s
door lock. The tool is attached to the rear of the
detergent compartment. Remove the detergent
compartment from the machine and remove the
emergency door opening tool.
4 Push the tool downwards to open the washing
machine door.
THE MACHINE WILL NOT START
• Is the washing machine door properly closed? Push it
firmly. Then press the Start button.
• Is there power? Check the fuses and residual current
devices (circuit breakers) in the building.
AFTER POWER FAILURE
Press the main power switch to resume the current
program.
WET WASHING STILL IN THE MACHINE
A small load can occasionally cause an imbalance
Unbalance (see “Unbalance”). Rearrange the load and
start the spin programme, or load more washing and
restart the washing programme.
ERROR MESSAGES
If an error occurs during the program a message is shown
on the display. To exit the message after taking measures,
turn the machine offand then back on.
The error messages that may be shown in the display are:
Close the Door
Close the washing machine door and press Start to start
the programme.
Over flow fault
1 Shut offthe water tap.
2 See “Drainage error”.
Water outlet fault
Press the Stop button to empty the machine of water
before opening the washing machine door. If this does not
resolve the problem, call the service division.
Water inlet fault
Check:
• that the tap on the water pipe is open.
• that the filter in the machine’s water inlet is not blocked.
Action:
1 Shut offthe water tap and unscrew the hose.
2 Clean the filter in the inlet valve on the machine.
3 Screw the hose back on and turn on the tap.
4 Run the program again to check if the fault is fixed.
5 If this does not resolve the problem, call the service
division.
Wash motor fault
Call the service division!
Unbalance
The machine stops the spin cycle if there is too much
imbalance.The washing machine restarts the spin cycle
and hopefully the washing is better distributed in the
drum. This procedure can be repeated up to 10 times.
If the machine still fails to find a good balance, the
programme jumps to the next step.
The error message requires no action.

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INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTE
Energy labelling
Australian standard: AS/NZS 2040.1:2005
Washing program: Normal, 40 °C, 10 kg cotton
Connection: Cold water 20 °C
Test method for noise measurement: IEC-60704-2-4
Power requirement when machine turned off< 0,3 W
Power requirement for Delayed Start < 6,0 W
Power requirement when program finished < 3,0 W
Detergent, PBIS and Anti-Sudsing Agent (10ml) must be added via the detergent compartment.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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Loading procedure for standard test:
When loading the machine for testing according to AS/NZS 2040:2005 it shall be loaded according to the table below.
Garments are placed on top of each other in layers and the soil swatches should be placed inside the wash drum in the
direction shown in the table, seen from above.
Top Swatches Swatch placement
39. Bath towel 1 Left
38. Pillow case 1 Right
37. Pillow case 1 Front
36. Sheet 1 Left
35. Undershorts
34. T-shirt 1 Rear
33. Bath towel
32. Tablecloth 1 Right
31. Bath towel
30. Shirt 1 Front
29. Undershorts 1 Rear
28. T-shirt
27. Undershorts 1 Center
26. Pillow case 1 Front
25. Sheet 1 Left
24. Wash cloths (all)
23. Bath towel 1 Right
22. Shirt 1 Center
21. T-shirt 1 Rear
20. Undershorts 1 Left
19. Undershorts 1 Front
18. Tablecloth 1
17. T-shirt 1 Right
16. Shirt 1 Center
15. Bath towel 1 Left
14. Handkerchiefs
13. Sheets 1 Right
12. Pillow case 1 Rear
11. T-shirt 1 Front
10. Undershorts 1 Center
9. Shirt 1 Rear
8. Bath towel
7. Tabelcloth 1 Left
6. Bath towel
5. T-shirt 1 Front
4. Sheets 1 Right
3. Pillow case 1 Rear
2. Pillow case 1 Left
1. Bath towel 1 Right
Total 30
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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36
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Illustration of loaded Wash Drum for standard test.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL DATA
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
Cylinder volume:
Max. washing capacity:
Spin speed (rpm):
Sound pressure level:
Rated power:
Heater output:
Water pressure:
Maximum inlet water temperature:
Wash drum and liquid compartment material:
Outer casing material:
Water connection:
Drain:
850mm
595 mm
700 mm
82 kg
80 l
10 kg
400-1400
The sound pressure level is below 70 dB(A)
See type plate.
See type plate.
0,1-1 MPa
1-10 kp/cm2
10-100 N/cm2
90 °C
Stainless steel
Powder-coated and hot-galvanized sheet steel or stainless steel.
1.5 m pex pipe
1.7 m polypropylene hose

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INSTALLATION
POSITIONING THE WASHING MACHINE
The washing machine can be installed as a built-in or
freestanding unit. Place the machine on a firm surface
with easy access to the plug.
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 entire machine, including 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 tumble dryer.
ADJUSTING THE FEET
Keep the noise that the machine produces to a minimum
by adjusting the feet so that the machine is steady and
balanced on the floor. Tighten the lock nuts.
Locking nut
CONNECTION TO WATER SUPPLY
Water connection should be carried out by an
appropriately 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 offcut offor reduce water flow to the machine. Check
for leaks.
Use only the supply hose supplied with the machine. Do
not re-use old hoses or other loose supply hoses.
Water intake
At the factory, the machine is set for connecting to both
hot and cold water supplies. The machine can be set for
cold water intake only. See the section “Settings”.
Hot water connection
A few seconds after you start a program the washing
machine will begin to fill with water from both the hot
and the cold supplies. If for some reason no hot water
is available, the machine waits for one minute and then
fills with cold water only. The wash drum does not start to
rotate until it begins to fill with water.
DRAINAGE CONNECTION
A water outlet hose is included with the machine. This
is attached to the machine’s outlet and routed to a floor
drain or drainage pipe.
NOTE!
The height of the mouth of the outlet hose must be
lower than the lowest part of the outlet valve.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
If the machine is delivered from the factory with a plug
attached it can be connected to an earthed wall socket.
Otherwise, a permanent connection using a multipolar
circuit breaker must be made by a qualified professional.

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INSTALLATION
1
Model
TYPE
2
3
BEFORE CONTACTING THE
SERVICE DIVISION
BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE
DIVISION
Before you contact the service division, make sure that
you know its model designation (1), type designation (2)
and serial number (3).
The model designation can be found on the panel.The
type designation and serial number can be found on the
type plate on the inside of the washer door.
NOTE!
For repairs and maintenance, original spare parts must
be used.
CAUTION!
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.
Connection on delivery
The machine comes with 1-Phase, 230 V, 50 Hz, heat
output3000 W and fused 16 A. If a residual current device
is being used, this should be type A.
NOTE!
Repairs and maintenance must be carried out by a
qualified professional.

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PROGRAMME CHART
Program Max. load
(kg)
Spin Speed
rpm
Consumption values 1)
Water consumption
(approx. liter)
Energy consumption
(approx. kWh)
Program time (approx.
hrs and min.)
Normal Wash, 60 °C 10 1400 112 1,49 3:37
Normal wash, 40 °C 10 1400 112 0,89 3:22
Heavy wash, 90 °C 10 1400 112 2,60 3:10
Heavy wash, 60 °C 10 1400 90 1,40 2:50
White, 90 °C 10 1400 90 1,60 2:00
White/Colour, 60 °C 10 1400 85 0,50 1:30
White/Colour, 40 °C 10 1400 85 0,50 1:10
Super quick wash, 60 °C 5 800 55 0,80 1:00
Super quick wash, 40 °C 5 800 45 0,60 0:40
Synthetics, 40 °C 5 600 50 0,60 0:48
Wool/hand wash 3 600 60 0,40 0:35
Rinse 5 1400 30 0,30 0:15
MOP wash, 90 °C 10 1400 65 1,50 2:05
MOP wash, 60 °C 10 1400 60 0,60 1:40
Micro fibre wash, 60 °C 10 1400 65 0,50 1:10
Micro fibre wash, 40 °C 10 1400 65 0,50 1:07
Disinfection, 40 °C 10 1400 95 0,90 1:47
Disinfection, 60 °C 10 1400 95 1,70 2:15
Disinfection, 90 °C 10 1400 100 2,90 2:20
Program A
Program B
Program C
1) The above table presents a few examples of the energy, water and time consumption of a few different program 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.

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QUICK GUIDE
SORT THE WASHING, OPEN THE WASHING
MACHINE DOOR AND LOAD THE WASHING
Close zips.
Look at the item’s laundry label.
Sort the washing according to how soiled it is, colour and material.
NB! Place underwire bras in a laundry net.
TURN ON THE MAIN POWER SWITCH
SELECT A PROGRAMME
You select a programme by turning the programme selector. The selected
programme is shown in the display.
CLOSE THE WASHER DOOR AND PRESS THE
START BUTTON
The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes.
ADD DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER, AS
REQUIRED
The detergent packaging will have recommendations for how much
detergent you should use. With only a small amount of washing in the
machine, you can reduce the amount of detergent used.
We reserve the right to make changes.