Operating Instructions Washing 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 from your new machine, we recommend that you read the operating instructions before using the machine.
Contents Before using your machine for the first time Asthma and Allergy labelling 4 Turn on the main power switch Transport protection 5 Packing material 5 Washer door 5 Language selection 5 Checking water hardness 5 Open the washer door and load the washing Add detergent and fabric softener, as required Select the program Safety instructions General 6 6 Installation 6 Overflow guard function 6 Transport/Winter storage 6 Recycling 6 Child safety Keep an eye on children! Child safety
Contents Technical information Information for test institute Technical data 25 25 27 Transport protection 28 Installation Positioning the washing machine 29 29 Adjusting the feet 29 Connection to water supply 29 Drainage connection 29 Electrical installation 30 Door hanging Follow these instructions: 31 Service Before contacting the service division Quick guide 33 32 33 36 3
Before using your machine for the first time Asthma and Allergy labelling The washing machine you have purchased is recommended by the Swedish Asthma and Allergy Association (Astma- och Allergiförbundet), which means that we offer allergy sufferers unique possibilities. In order to optimise the results, you must participate actively in its use.
Before using your machine for the first time 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.
Safety instructions General Transport/Winter storage • 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! • Remove any transport protection devices before using the machine. See the "Transport protection" chapter.
Child safety Keep an eye on children! Child safety catch • 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 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! 1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. 2.
Description of the washing machine 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Main power switch Detergent compartment Program panel Serial number plate (on inside of washer door) Drainage pump cover Drainage pump (behind cover) Washer door 1 2 3 4 5.6 7 1 4 Detergent compartment 1. 2. 3. 4. Pre-wash Main wash Main wash liquid detergent.
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.
Advice and tips before washing Wool Economy and efficiency These fabrics are labelled either machine wash or hand wash. The Wool/hand wash program is at least as gentle as washing by hand. 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 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.
Washing Sort your laundry. 1 Wash ball or net See the "Advice and tips before washing" chapter. If you use a wash ball or net, place it directly in the drum and select a program without pre-wash. Place underwired bras in a laundry net. NOTE! Empty pockets. Coins, nails and the like can cause damage to the machine and fabrics. See the "Advice and Tips" section before washing.
Washing 5 Select the program You select a program by turning the program selector. The selected program is shown in the display. Now use the option buttons to select any options. See chapter "Select options". 4. Normal Program for normal to heavily soiled laundry, whites and colours. 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.
Washing 8. Synthetics 14. Allergy Synthetic Program for delicate garments made of synthetic fibre, mixed fibre, 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. This program is for synthetic fabrics and delicate garments and fabrics, whites and colours.
Washing Program chart Program Water consump- Energy consump- Program time PreNumber of Spin Speed Max. load tion (approx. hrs and tion wash Temp. °C Rinses rpm ( kg) (approx. liter) (approx. kWh) min.) 1. Auto 2. Time program X 95 5 1800 7 85 2.2 2:45 X 60 5 1800 7 75 1.2 2:40 60 2 1800 7 60 1.13 3:21 40 2 1800 7 60 0.47 3:06 5. Everyday wash 60 3 1800 7 60 1.1 1:40 6. Quick 40 2 1800 3.5 25 0.4 0:45 7. Easy Care 40 2 1200 3.5 50 0.5 1:20 8.
Washing 6 Select options You can select options to adjust the wash program to suit your own specific requirements. The available options depend on the selected program. If the option is available for the selected program, the symbols lights up when you press the button. The machine will remember the options you select for each program (with one exception – Delayed Start). You can still change the selected options the next time you select the program in question.
Washing Delayed start High water level When you select Delayed Start, the machine will start 1–24 hours after you press the Start/Stop 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.
Washing 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 program starts. • Select Presoak by pressing the button under the symbol. • The symbol above the button lights when this option is activated. 7 Close the washer door and press the Start/Stop button Time remaining The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes. Once a program is selected, the estimated program time is displayed.
Washing 8 Once the program has finished The text "Done" is shown on the display for 2 minutes. The machine then turns off. The washer door opens automatically once the program has finished. If you want to deactivate the automatic door opening function, see the "Selecting settings" section. • Remove the load. If you have small children or pets at home, close the washer door once you have removed the laundry.
Settings You can change the following settings: • • • • • Child-safe Door opening Language Temperature Extra rinses Language 1. Turn the program selector to choose from: US English, AU English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Русский, Nederlands, EU English. 2. Press the Door opening button once to save the setting. Temperature How to choose the settings: 1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. 2.
Care and cleaning 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 off at the mains. Cleaning the detergent compartment NOTE! Do not wash the detergent compartment or the insert in a dishwasher! Open the detergent compartment and remove the insert. Rinse the insert and scrub it clean with a washing-up brush.
Care and cleaning Rinse holes under the agitator If you have hard water 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 cause spots on clothing. Nails and other sharp objects can cause holes in fabrics. If you live in an area with hard water (high limescale content), a greyish-white coating may form on the wash drum.
Troubleshooting The washer door will not open The machine will not start 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 Door opening button (with the key symbol) if power is off. 1. Is the washer door properly closed? Push it firmly. 2. Is there power? Check the fuses and residual current devices (circuit breakers) in the building. 3. Check that you have not selected Delayed Start.
Troubleshooting Error messages Water inlet fault If an error occurs during the program a message is shown on the display. To exit the message after taking measures, turn the machine off and then back on. Check: The error messages that may be shown in the display are: Action: Close the Door Close the washer door and the program will start. Over flow fault 1. Shut off the water tap. 2. See "Water outlet fault". Water outlet fault Check: • that the tap on the water pipe is open.
Technical information Information for test institute Energy labelling Australian standard: AS/NZS 2040.1:1998 Washing program: Normal, 40 °C, 7 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 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 Swatch- Swatch placees ment 30. Bath towel 1 Left 29. Pillow case 1 Right 28. Pillow case 1 Front 26. T-shirt 1 Rear 25. Tablecloth 1 Right 23.
Technical information Technical data Height: 850 mm Width: 595 mm Depth: 585 mm Weight: 73 kg (78 kg with outer door) Cylinder volume: 60 l Max. washing capacity: 7 kg Spin speed (rpm): 400-1800 Rated power: See type plate. Heater output: See type plate. Water pressure: 0,1-1 MPa 2 1-10 kp/cm 2 10-100 N/cm Wash drum and liquid compartment material: Stainless steel Outer casing material: Powder-coated and hot-galvanized sheet steel or stainless steel. Water connection: 1.
Transport protection Remove the three transport bolts and the plastic plugs for locking the machine for transport before using the machine. NOTE! 1. Loosen and remove the bolts as illustrated below. If the machine is to be transported, the bolts and plastic plugs for locking the machine during transport must be installed to prevent damage to the machine through shaking. If the transport bolts or plastic plugs have been lost, you can order new ones from your retailer.
Installation Positioning the washing machine Connection to water supply The washing machine can be installed as a built-in or freestanding unit. Position the machine so that the electrical plug is easily accessible. 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. 2 2 1–10kp/cm ; 10–100N/cm ). There should be a stopcock on the water pipe. A.
Installation Electrical installation The machine can also be connected to the drain via a spigot connection. In this case the hose should also be 600-900 mm above the floor. The internal diameter of the hole should be at least 18 mm. • Cut the nipple • Remove burrs from the hole. See the illustration. At least 18 mm Connect the machine by plugging it into an earthed wall socket. The electrical wall socket must be placed outside of the installation area to be easily accessible.
Door hanging 1 2 6 3 4 5 1. Hinge pins (top and bottom) 4. Locking hook 2. Cover plate 5. Hinges (left + right side) 3. Plastic plugs (on the upper and lower edges) 6.
Door hanging You can choose whether the outer door is hung on the right or the left. Follow these instructions: 1. Remove the plinth. 2. Remove the hinge, two screws. 3. Lift up the outer door and remove it. Support the door while doing this. 4. Remove both door pins (top and bottom). Fit them on the opposite side of the outer door. Refit the hinge. 5. Loosen and remove the catch (lift up and pull out) and the cover plate on the outer door and the machine. Swap the catch and the cover plate. 1 2 6.
Service Before contacting the service division Model Number Before you contact the service division, make sure that you know the model number (located on the front panel), and serial number. Serial Number 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.
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Quick guide 1 fabric softener into the compartment on Washing 1. Empty pockets and refasten zips. 2. Read the item’s laundry label. 3. Sorting laundry. NOTE! Place underwired bras in a laundry net. 2 Load the laundry 1. Press the main power switch. 2. If the washer door is closed, press the Door opening button (key symbol) and the door will open. 3. Load the washing and close the washer door. 3 Detergent compartment 1.
