Washer Quick Start Guide
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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.
THE CONTROL PANEL
LED Window
Displays the wash temperature, program options, estimated running time, and the remaining program time.
Power Button
Press to turn on power to the machine.
Power Indicator Light
Glows when the power is turned on.
Drain
Spin
Rinse
Hand/
Delicate
Wool
Programs
Stain
Heavy
Normal
Perma press
Quick
Super quick
Start/Stop Button
Press to start or stop a program.
Door Open Button
Press to open the glass door.
Program Knob
Turn to select a program. (Please note that the dial does not move as the program advances.)
Option Buttons
Press to select a program option.
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 must be on before you can open the 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 door. Please note that the water must be drained before the door will open.
Start/Stop Button
Once you’ve selected the program and options, press this button to start the washer. To stop the washer during a program, press and hold this button until the indicator light above it goes off.
Option Buttons
The option buttons allow you to select wash temperatures, spin speeds, delayed start, extra rinses, high-water level, and anti-crease. Each option is defined in detail on the next page.
Program Knob
Turn this knob to the desired program (described in the table below). Please note that the knob does not move as the program advances.
Interrupting or Cancelling a Program
To interrupt a program to add an item, press and hold the Door Open button until the indicator light next to the button comes on (about 3 seconds). Any water in the machine will be pumped out and the door will open. When you close the door, the unit will start at the point it was interrupted. To cancel a program, press and hold the Start/Stop button until the indicator light goes off. When you press Start/Stop again, the program will restart from the beginning.
PROGRAMS
Your ASKO washer has several programs and options specifically designed to give you the cleanest laundry possible. The table below shows the recommended types of laundry and load size for each program. Refer to “Options” on the next page for more information.
Program
Stain
Heavy
Normal
Perma Press
Quick
Super quick
Wool
Hand/Delicate
Rinse
Spin
Drain
Types of Laundry
For heavily soiled cotton
For normally soiled cotton
For lightly soiled cotton and colorfast fabrics
For acrylic, polyester
Lightly soiled fabrics of all types (except wool and acrylics)
Lightly soiled fabrics of all types (except wool and acrylics)
Washable
Delicate fabrics, such as silk or nylon
* The wash temperatures can be adjusted. See the “Options” section on the following page.
Preset Temps. *
140° F
140° F
105° F
140° F
140° F
105° F
85° F
85° F
Load Size
Full
Full
Full
Half
Full
Half
Third
Third
QUICK START PROCEDURES
1. Press the Power button to turn on the machine.
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2. Press the Door Open button to open the inner door and load the wash. (The door will open in a few seconds.)
3. Check that the door is clear of laundry then close it firmly. (The door won’t shut if it’s slammed.)
4. 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.)
5. Close the detergent drawer securely. (Do not slam it closed.)
6. Turn the Program Knob to the desired program and select desired options.
7. Press Start. The machine will start.
UNDERSTANDING THE LED WINDOW
The LED window displays the wash temperature for the selected program, the estimated running time, and the remaining time. It also displays the available options for each program. (See below.) “00” on the LED indicates no program has been selected. “End” indicates the program is complete.
Remaining Time Indication – When you select a program, the LED displays the estimated program time based on the time the program ran previously. As the program progresses, the LED displays the remaining program time. The time is displayed as the hours followed by an “h” and the minutes, e.g., 1h12.
Options
Temperature
Spin Speed
Delayed Start
Super Rinse
High Water
Anti-Crease
Press this button until the temperature you desire displays on the LED. The options are 85°, 105°, 120°, 140°,
160°, 175°, and 205° F. A “C” on the LED indicates the wash temperature will be cold. The Wool and Hand/
Delicate programs can only be set for cold, 85° F or 105°F.
Press this button until the spin speed you desire displays. The spin speeds advance in 200 rpm increments. The minimun spin speed is 400 rpm and the maximum is 1400 rpm. The Perma Press, Wool, and Hand/Delicate programs cannot be set to spin above 800 rpm. You can select No Spin by pressing the button until a zero displays. You can also select No Spin/No Drain by pressing the button until “no d” displays.
Press this button until the number of hours you wish to delay starting the washer displays on the LED then press
Start.
Press this button to add two rinses. The indicator light next to the button stays lit when this option is on. Press the button again to turn it off.
The normal water level for an ASKO is just below the bottom of the glass door. This option is for users who prefer
to see the water level. It does not necessarily enhance the washer’s performance.
If you are unable to remove the laundry right away, you can reduce wrinkling by selecting this option. The drum will rotate once every minute at the end of the program for two hours or until you press the Door Open button.
NOTE: The unit is programmed to retain the option selections, except for temperatures above 140° F and Delayed Start.
CAUTION!
Some fabrics may not be able to withstand extremely hot temperatures. Always refer to the care labels on the garments to be washed for recommended wash temperatures.
THE DETERGENT DRAWER
The detergent drawer on ASKO washers automatically dispenses the detergent and fabric softener at the appropriate times. The drawer is located to the left of the control panel. Simply pull the drawer out and pour the measured amounts of detergent and softener into the proper compartments (as illustrated) and close the drawer.
If you use liquid detergent, you will need to use the main wash compartment partition packaged with your washer. (See your Use and Care Guide.)
Main wash detergent
Prewash detergent
Fabric softener
NOTE: We recommend that you don’t use bleach in your ASKO washer.
The tumbling wash action, temperature control options and extended wash times are sufficient to remove most stains.
The detergent drawer is equipped with an optional child 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 your 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 Softener
– We recommend that you use only 2 tablespoons of fabric softener. If more softening is desired, try using slightly more with the next load.
Refer to your Use and Care Guide for additional programming and operational information as well as care and cleaning instructions.
