Asko W620 Quick Start Manual
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1. ej ASKO Washer Quick Start Guide We know you re excited about owning an ASKO washing machine and you re anxious to get started so here is a brief summary of the operating procedures To get the most of the features of your machine we recommend that you read your Use and Care Guide HE CONTROL PANEL Economy Button Press to extend the wash time by 22 minutes Suggested for use only with the low wash temperatures Door Open Button Press to open the glass door Please note that the Program Control knob must be at the end of a program at a red mark to open the glass door Temperature Control 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 Delay Start Button Press to delay starting the program for five hours Program Control Turn clockwise to select a program Spin Speed Control Turn clockwise to select the spin speed for the final spin Super Rinse Button Press to program two additional rinses Power Button The Power button turns the power to the machine on and off When the power is on the power indicator light glows red The power O must be on before you can open the glass door set the programs or start the machine Door Open Button The power must be on and you must press this button to open the glass door There will be a few seconds delay before the door opens Plea2. the same high level of cleaning Note You can only use this option with programs 1 2 and 3 O Delay Start Automatically delays starting the program for five hours Spin Speed Control In addition to the 600 rpm to 1200 rpm spin speed options the Spin Speed Control has a No Spin No Drain option gf and a No Spin option These are for delicate fabrics that should not be spun dry QUICK START PROCEDURES Press the Power button to turn on the machine Press the Door Open button e to open the door and load the wash The door will open in a few seconds Check that the door is clear of laundry then close it firmly It won t shut if it s slammed Pour the detergent and fabric softener into the proper compartments in the detergent drawer as illustrated below Don t put detergent in the prewash compartment unless you plan to prewash Close the drawer securely Do not slam it closed Turn the Temperature Control knob to the desired wash temperature Set the Spin Speed Control knob to the desired rpm optional Select program options such as No Spin or Super rinse Turn the Program Control knob to the desired wash program The machine will start THE DETERGENT DRAWER The detergent drawer on ASKO washers automatically dispenses the detergent and Prewash detergent fabric softener at the appropriate times The drawer is located to the left of the control Main wash panel Simply pull the drawer out and pour
3. r We recommend that you use only 2 tablespoons of fabric softener If more softening is desired try using slightly more with the next load INTERRUPTING OR CHANGING A PROGRAM If you need to stop or interrupt a program after you start the machine turn the Program Control knob to 10 Drain Any water in the machine will be pumped out Press the Door Open button to open the door It won t open until the water is out To restart the washer close the door add detergent if needed and turn the controls to the desired settings FAULT CODES The Program Control knob has two fault codes C and S If the knob stops on one of these the machine detected a problem C This indicates a problem that can probably be taken care of without calling a service technician S This usually indicates a mechanical problem and a service call will be required Refer to the Troubleshooting section in your Use and Care Guide for more detailed information COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ANSWERS Where do put the fabric softener See illustration above Why does the machine run longer than my old One reason ASKO washers clean better than others is because they top loader have longer wash cycles and extra rinses Also if the water entering the machine is exceptionally cold it will take longer to heat therefore increasing the cycle time The machine won t start a Make sure the unit is securely plugged into the wall outlet Be sure the Power button i
4. s pushed in and the indicator light is red b c The door must be closed securely but don t slam it d The Program Control knob may not be in the proper position for the beginning of a program e Check the house breaker and fuses The machine won t spin Check the pin trap for an obstruction blocking the pump or outlet hose The door won t open See Door Open on the previous page and Answer 3 above For more troubleshooting issues refer to the Troubleshooting section in your Use and Care Guide
5. se note that the Program Control knob must be at the end of a program at a red mark to open the glass door See also Interrupting or Changing a Program on the next page For instructions on how to open the door manually in case of power failure refer to your Use and Care Guide PROGRAMS AND OPTIONS Your ASKO washer has several programs and options specifically designed to give you the cleanest laundry possible The tables below define each program and option The C and S on the Program Control are fault codes which are explained on the next page Program Recommended Number Program Types of Laundry Temp Range F 1 White cotton w prewash For heavily soiled cotton 140 205 2 White cotton w short prewash For normally soiled cotton 140 205 3 Normal For lightly soiled cottons and colorfast fabrics 105 140 4 Rinse 5 Long spin 6 Permanent Press Synthetics For acrylic polyester 105 140 7 Super quick wash For lightly soiled fabrics 85 105 8 Short spin 9 Wool Hand wash For silk nylon washable wool 85 105 10 Drain CAUTION Some fabrics may not be able to withstand extremely hot temperatures Refer to the Recommended Wash Temperatures chart in the Use and Care Guide Option Definition Ea Super Rinse Provides two additional rinses Recommended for persons with sensitive skin or allergies E2 Economy Extends the main wash time by 22 minutes When used with low wash temperatures 85 100 F this program conserves energy but gives
6. the measured amounts of detergent and detergent softener into the proper compartments as illustrated and close the drawer Fabric softener NOTE Werecommend that you don t use bleach in your ASKO washer The tumbling wash action temperature control options and extended The detergent drawer is equipped with an optional child wash times are sufficient to remove most stains safety catch See your Use and Care Guide DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER AMOUNTS Because ASKO washers use less water than conventional top loading washers you need less detergent and fabric softener We recommend that you use a low sudsing powder detergent only preferably a high efficiency HE detergent designed specifically for front loading washers Liquid detergents tend to suds more which make them more difficult to rinse out Detergent The amount of detergent needed varies depending on the detergent you use For high efficiency detergent specifically for front loading washers you should use the amounts recommended by the manufacturer For regular laundry detergent 1 to 3 tablespoons of detergent is all you need for a normal wash load More heavily soiled items however may need slightly more detergent Also the amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness Refer to the Use and Care Guide for more details If you choose to use a liquid detergent start out with a very small amount such as one or two tablespoons Fabric Softene
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