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ASKO
WASHER
USE AND CARE GUIDE
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
CHILD SAFETY FEATURES 2
ASKO WASHER FEATURES 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4
PREPARING THE LAUNDRY 6
THE DETERGENT DRAWER 8
DETERGENTS 8
FABRIC SOFTENERS 9
FABRIC DYEING 9
RECOMMENDED WASH TEMPERATURES 9
W6021 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 10
W6221 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11
W6641 AND W6661 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 18
COMMON LAUNDRY PROBLEMS 19
TROUBLESHOOTING 20
ASKO PRODUCT WARRANTY 22
INDEX 23
SAV
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IMPOR IMPORT TANT SAFETY INSTR ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS UCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to used for such a period, before using a washing persons when using your appliance, follow basic machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all precautions, including the following: water faucets and let the water flow from each for several minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not ♦ Read all instructions before using the appliance
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ASK ASKO W O WASHER FEA ASHER FEATURES TURES Your new energy-efficient ASKO washer is designed to SENSOR LEVEL CONTRO SENSOR LEVEL CONTROL L (SL (SLC) C) give you maximum cleaning performance using less ASKO washers do not need high, medium, or low water water, energy and detergent. To make the most of the level settings to compensate for different sized loads. washer’s functions and features, we recommend that ASKO units have a consumption sensor—Sensor Level you read this manual carefully bef
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INSTALLA INSTALLATION INSTR TION INSTRUCTIONS UCTIONS Read these instructions carefully and completely before IMPORTANT NOTE: you install the machine. The installation should be Cosmetic damage must be reported to your dealer carried out by a qualified person who is familiar with all within five days from the date of purchase. After local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing unpacking the washer, thoroughly check the unit for connections. cosmetic damage. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION
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DRAIN OUTLET CONNECTION DRAIN OUTLET CONNECTION FREESTANDING INST FREESTANDING INSTALLA ALLATION TION The machine is supplied with the outlet hose already The washer can be placed next to the dryer. It is attached. The hose should be extended over a suitable essential that the machine is leveled and the locknuts sink edge or drain pipe at a height of 24” to 36” (610 tight to prevent excessive vibration during the spin mm to 914 mm) above the bottom of the unit. (The lower cycles. Also be sure to
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P PREP REPARING ARING THE LA THE LAUNDR UNDRY Y We believe ASKO washers clean better than any other Cotton and Linen Fabrics Cotton and Linen Fabrics washer available on the market. With proper attention These items should be washed in full loads because to how you prepare your laundry items for washing and the tumble action of the tub along with the gentle rubbing drying, your wardrobe and linens will look like new for and lifting and falling movement of the clothes gives years. the best cleani
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CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS Most clothes and other washable items have permanent As an example, the symbols in the label illustrated below care labels. Read these labels carefully! Care label mean: wash in warm water on permanent press setting. instructions and warnings should be followed for the Do no bleach. Dry on permanent press setting. Iron on best cleaning results. low temperature setting. The table below defines the symbols used on fabric care labels. (NOTE: Some manu
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THE DETER THE DETERGENT DRA GENT DRAWER WER The detergent drawer on ASKO washers automatically We recommend that you don’t use bleach in your ASKO dispenses the detergent and fabric softener at the washer. The tumbling wash action, temperature control appropriate times. Simply pour the measured amounts options, extended wash times and proper amount of of detergent and softener into the proper compartments detergent are sufficient to remove most stains. (as illustrated) and close the drawer. Chil
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Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness The amount of detergent needed can vary due to to use a water softener to maximize the performance of differences in water hardness. To determine the water your washer. Also, in areas with extremely hard water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or (9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to area water softening company. The harder the water, prevent hard water deposits from forming in
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W6021 OPERA W6021 OPERATING INSTR TING INSTRUCTIONS UCTIONS THE CONTR THE CONTRO OL L P PANEL ANEL Program Control Door Open Button Temperature Control Turn to select a program. (Please Press to open the glass door. (Please Turn clockwise to select note that the dial does not move note that the unit must be at the end of a the wash temperature. as the program advances.) program to open the glass door.) Power Indicator Light Glows when the power is turned on. Power Button Press to turn on power t
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W6221 OPERA W6221 OPERATING INSTR TING INSTRUCTIONS UCTIONS THE CONTR THE CONTRO OL L P PANEL ANEL Program Control Door Open Button Temperature Control Turn to select a program. (Please Press to open the glass door. (Please Turn clockwise to set the note that the unit must be at the end of note that the dial does not move wash temperature. as the program advances.) a program to open the glass door.) Power Indicator Light Glows when the power is turned on. Power Button Press to turn on power to t
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W6641 W6641 AND AND W6661 OPERA W6661 OPERATING INSTR TING INSTRUCTIONS UCTIONS THE CONTR THE CONTRO OL L P PANEL ANEL Models W6661 and W6641 have ASKO’s state-of-the- program buttons then press Start. Refer to “Preset art EasyControl™ panel, as illustrated below. To select Programs” below for a definition of these programs. a wash program, simply press one of the preset Preset Programs LCD Window Press one of these buttons Displays the wash program, spin speed, to select a program. Power Button
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THE PRESET PROGRAMS THE PRESET PROGRAMS P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 ASKO washers are delivered preset with four commonly to “Customizing the Preset Program Buttons” below. used programs. The table below lists the preset Remember, you can temporarily adjust the temperature programs and the settings for each. To select a setting and spin speed for a preset program. (See program, simply press one of the program buttons and “Making Temporary Program Changes” below.) press Start. For additional programming
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WASH PROGRAM OPTIONS The table below lists the wash programs along with familiarize yourself with the wash programs and options the options available with each. The options are before you make any changes. And remember, it’s easy described in detail in the next table. It’s a good idea to to restore the preset programs. scan through the menus a couple of times and OPTIONS AVAILABLE WITH EACH WASH PROGRAM (3) OPTIONS (On/Off) Temp Spin WASH Setting Speed Pre- E2:Eco Super Anti- High (1) (2) PROGR
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P PR ROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS OGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS Below are the basic instructions for changing a preset wash program. The following paragraphs explain the menus and how to navigate them. You can make one-time program changes, or you can make permanent program changes. 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, tem
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Spin Speed Spin Speed RESTORING A PRESET RESTORING A PRESET This lets you set the spin speed. The spin speeds PROGRAM PROGRAM advance in 200 rpm increments. Only the spin speeds available for the wash program you selected will display. To restore a preset program to its original settings, (See chart on page 14.) simply press the button for the preset program you want to restore and hold it down while your press ENTER. 1. Press MENU until “Select spin speed” displays. The program will revert to i
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CHILD-SAFE STA CHILD-SAFE STAR RT B T BUTTO UTTON N CHILD-SAFE MENU BUTTON CHILD-SAFE MENU BUTTON As a safety measure, you can program the W6641 Please note that when you set the child-safe Start button, and W6661 not to start unless the START button is the Menu button is automatically programmed to delay for held down for three seconds. To do this, follow the three seconds before it becomes active. This prevents a steps below: child from accidentally changing the program settings. 1. Turn the m
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CARE A CARE AND MAINTEN ND MAINTENANCE INSTR ANCE INSTRUCTIONS UCTIONS CLEANING THE DETERGENT CLEANING THE DETERGENT CLEANING CLEANING THE CONTR THE CONTRO OL L P PANEL ANEL DRAWER DRAWER To clean the control panel, use only a warm, damp cloth. To prevent penetration of water into the door lock and 1. Pull the drawer out as far as it electrical components, never spray water or cleaning goes then lift it up and pull it solvents on the control panel. Also, never use abrasive out completely, as ill
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COMMON LA COMMON LAUNDR UNDRY PROBLEMS Y PROBLEMS Most items can be safely washed in an ASKO washing NOTE: ASKO has no control over what is put in our machine. We recommend that you follow the care label appliances once installed in a customer’s home. You instructions as closely as possible for the best cleaning are solely responsible for what you wash in your results. Should problems occur, some possible causes ASKO washing machine. and suggested solutions are listed below. Problem Problem Pos
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COMMON LA COMMON LAUNDRY UNDRY P PR ROBLEMS OBLEMS (CONTINUED) (CONTINUED) Problem Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause Suggested Solution Suggested Solution Excessive Machine too full Permanent press items should be washed in half-loads to prevent wrinkling wrinkling. If possible, use a slower spin speed. Water too hot Use lower wash temperature settings. Rips, snags, Empty all pockets and turn inside out before laundering. Sharp objects in pockets excess wear Fasten all hooks, snaps, and zipp
