ENGLISH ASKO WASHER USE AND CARE GUIDE CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHILD SAFETY FEATURES ASKO WASHER FEATURES INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PREPARING THE LAUNDRY THE DETERGENT DRAWER DETERGENTS FABRIC SOFTENERS FABRIC DYEING RECOMMENDED WASH TEMPERATURES W6021 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS W6221 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS W6641 AND W6661 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS COMMON LAUNDRY PROBLEMS TROUBLESHOOTING ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY INDEX 2 2 3 4 6 8 8 9 9 9 10 11 12 18 19 20 22 23 SA
IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: ♦ Read all instructions before using the appliance. ♦ Do not run appliance while you are out of the home. ♦ Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children.
Your new energy-efficient ASKO washer is designed to give you maximum cleaning performance using less water, energy and detergent. To make the most of the washer’s functions and features, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before using your machine for the first time. For operating instructions, refer to pages 10 through 17. Below is an illustration of the external parts and features of your ASKO washer.
INSTALLA INSTALLATION TION INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully and completely before you install the machine. The installation should be carried out by a qualified person who is familiar with all local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing connections. IMPORTANT NOTE: Cosmetic damage must be reported to your dealer within five days from the date of purchase. After unpacking the washer, thoroughly check the unit for cosmetic damage.
FREESTANDING FREESTANDING INSTALLA INSTALLATION TION The washer can be placed next to the dryer. It is essential that the machine is leveled and the locknuts tight to prevent excessive vibration during the spin cycles. Also be sure to leave a minimum of 1/2” (12 mm) of space between the washer and the dryer. NOTE: If the hose is extended, the internal diameter of the coupling must not be less than 1/2”. The height adjustment for the washer is 33-1/2” to 34-1/2” (850 mm to 876 mm).
P R E PARING PARING T H E L AUNDR AUNDRY Y We believe ASKO washers clean better than any other washer available on the market. With proper attention to how you prepare your laundry items for washing and drying, your wardrobe and linens will look like new for years. SOR TING THE LAUNDR LAUNDR Y Properly sorting your laundry is a very important factor in ensuring that your clothing and linens look new for a long time. Another important factor is properly following the care label instructions (see next page).
As an example, the symbols in the label illustrated below mean: wash in warm water on permanent press setting. Do no bleach. Dry on permanent press setting. Iron on low temperature setting. The table below defines the symbols used on fabric care labels. (NOTE: Some manufacturers may use slightly different symbols.) CARE LABEL SYMBOLS Page 7 ENGLISH CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Most clothes and other washable items have permanent care labels.
THE DETERGENT DETERGENT DRA WER The detergent drawer on ASKO washers automatically dispenses the detergent and fabric softener at the appropriate times. Simply pour the measured amounts of detergent and softener into the proper compartments (as illustrated) and close the drawer.
The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. To determine the water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or area water softening company. The harder the water, the more detergent you may need. Refer to the chart below for the recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness. Remember, you should adjust the amount of detergent you use by small amounts until you find the correct amount.
W6021 OPERATING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS THE CONTR OL P ANEL Program Control Door Open Button Temperature Control Press to open the glass door. (Please note that the unit must be at the end of a program to open the glass door.) Turn clockwise to select the wash temperature. Turn to select a program. (Please note that the dial does not move as the program advances.) Power Indicator Light Glows when the power is turned on. Power Button Press to turn on power to the machine.
THE CONTR OL P ANEL Door Open Button Program Control Temperature Control Press to open the glass door. (Please note that the unit must be at the end of a program to open the glass door.) Turn to select a program. (Please note that the dial does not move as the program advances.) Turn clockwise to set the wash temperature. Power Indicator Light Glows when the power is turned on. Power Button Press to turn on power to the machine. Start/Stop Button Press to start or stop/ interrupt a program.
W6641 AND W6661 OPERATING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS THE CONTR OL P ANEL Models W6661 and W6641 have ASKO’s state-of-theart EasyControl™ panel, as illustrated below. To select a wash program, simply press one of the preset program buttons then press Start. Refer to “Preset Programs” below for a definition of these programs. Preset Programs Press one of these buttons to select a program. Power Button Press to turn on power to the machine.
P1 P2 P3 ASKO washers are delivered preset with four commonly used programs. The table below lists the preset programs and the settings for each. To select a program, simply press one of the program buttons and press Start. For additional programming options, refer P4 to “Customizing the Preset Program Buttons” below. Remember, you can temporarily adjust the temperature setting and spin speed for a preset program. (See “Making Temporary Program Changes” below.
WASH PROGRAM OPTIONS The table below lists the wash programs along with the options available with each. The options are described in detail in the next table. It’s a good idea to scan through the menus a couple of times and familiarize yourself with the wash programs and options before you make any changes. And remember, it’s easy to restore the preset programs.
1. Press the button for the preset program you want to change (P1–P4). The program you select will display in the lower left corner of the LCD window. 2. Press MENU until the menu you want to change displays (e.g., programs, temperature, etc.). 4. Press to scroll through the available options or to toggle between off and on. 5. Press ENTER to save your settings and return to the Main Program screen. The LCD will display your new settings. 6. Press ENTER again to permanently save your settings.
Spin Speed This lets you set the spin speed. The spin speeds advance in 200 rpm increments. Only the spin speeds available for the wash program you selected will display. (See chart on page 14.) 1. Press MENU until “Select spin speed” displays. RESTORING A PRESET PROGRAM To restore a preset program to its original settings, simply press the button for the preset program you want to restore and hold it down while your press ENTER. The program will revert to its original settings.
CHILD-SAFE MENU BUTTON Please note that when you set the child-safe Start button, the Menu button is automatically programmed to delay for three seconds before it becomes active. This prevents a child from accidentally changing the program settings. 1. Turn the machine off then on. When you want to change a program, press the Menu button for three seconds to activate the menus. The Menu button will work normally (without the 3-second delay) until you have completed your changes.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING THE DETERGENT DRAWER 1. Pull the drawer out as far as it goes then lift it up and pull it out completely, as illustrated. 2. Clean the drawer with a soft brush under warm running water. Do not put the drawer in a dishwasher. 3. Replace the drawer by tilting it into position. CLEANING THE PIN TRAP Your washing machine has a pin trap designed to trap pins, hairpins, coins and similar items. This trap should be cleaned occasionally.
Most items can be safely washed in an ASKO washing machine. We recommend that you follow the care label instructions as closely as possible for the best cleaning results. Should problems occur, some possible causes and suggested solutions are listed below. NOTE: ASKO has no control over what is put in our appliances once installed in a customer’s home. You are solely responsible for what you wash in your ASKO washing machine.
COMMON LAUNDR LAUNDRY Y PROBLEMS PROBLEMS ( C O N T I N U E D ) Problem Possible Possible Cause Cause Suggested Solution Excessive wrinkling Machine too full Permanent press items should be washed in half-loads to prevent wrinkling. If possible, use a slower spin speed. Water too hot Use lower wash temperature settings. Sharp objects in pockets Empty all pockets and turn inside out before laundering.
The door won’t open. ♦ Make sure the power to the unit is on. If the power is on and the indicator lamp is not lit, there is no power supply. Check that the machine is properly plugged into the electrical outlet. If it is, the fuses may be blown. Call a service technician. ♦ Make sure all the water has drained out. ♦ If there is no water in the machine and the door won’t open in the normal manner, you should be able to open it manually, as follows: 1.
ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY MODELS W6021, W6221, W6641, W6661 Be sure to complete the Warranty Registration Card you received with your appliance and mail it to AM Appliance Group to validate your appliance warranty. Cosmetic damage must be reported to your dealer within five days from the date of purchase. After unpacking the washer, thoroughly check the unit for cosmetic damage. FOR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS ONLY LENGTH OF WARRANTY Three-Year Full From date of purchase.
ENGLISH INDEX 7 button 800 button 10, 11 10 A Allergies Anti-crease option (W6641 & W6661) Automatic water level control 6 14 3 B Bleach Built-in installation 8 5 C Care and cleaning Care label instructions Celsius temperature readout, changing Changing the LCD readout Child safety features Child-safe catch Child-safe menu button (W6641 & W6661) Child-safe start (W6641 & W6661) Control panel cleaning W6021 W6221 W6641 and W6661 Cottons Customizing the preset programs 18 7 Knit shrinkage 18 3 17 10
INDEX (continued) Preset programs restoring Preset Programs (W6641 & W6661) Problems (e.g., stains, etc.