Page 2 - Contents
4 Before using your machine forthe first time 4 Transport protection 4 Packing material 4 Washer door 4 Checking water hardness 5 Important safety instructions 5 Grounding instructions 6 Installation 6 Overflow guard function 6 Transport/Winter storage 6 Disposal 7 Child safety 7 Keep an eye on chil...
Page 4 - Checking water hardness; Before using your machine for the first time
Transport protection Has the transport protection been removed?If not, see the "Transport protection" chapter. Packing material Please sort waste materials in accordancewith local guidelines. Washer door • The washer door cannot be opened until the machine is connected to the electricitysupp...
Page 5 - Grounding instructions; Important safety instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, orinjury to persons when using your appliance,follow basic precautions, including the follow-ing:• Read all instructions before using the appli- ance. • Do not run appliance while you are out of the home. • Do not wash or dry articles that have been previo...
Page 6 - Installation; Disposal
B) Grounding instructions for apermanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to agrounded metal, permanent wiring system,or an equipment-grounding terminal or leadon the appliance. Note This manual does not cover every possiblecondition and situation that may occur. Usecommon sen...
Page 7 - Keep an eye on children!; Child safety
Keep an eye on children! Watch out for children!• Laundry detergents are corrosive, so al- ways keep them out of reach of children. • Should a child swallow detergent, give plenty to drink immediately, i.e., one or twoglasses of milk or water. Do not try to in-duce vomiting. Seek medical advice imme...
Page 8 - Parts of the washing machine
2 3 4 5 6, 7 1 1. Outer door 2. Main power switch 3. Detergent compartment 4. Program panel 5. Type plate (on the inside of the glass door) 6. Hatch for drain pump 7. Drain pump (behind hatch) Customer Care Center 8 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Parts of the washing machine
Page 9 - Detergent compartment
2 3 4 1 1. Pre Wash2. Main Wash3. Main wash liquid detergent.4. Fabric softener The detergent drawer automatically dispenses the detergent and fabric softener at the appropriatetimes. Simply pour the measured amounts of detergent and softener into the proper compartments(as illustrated) and close th...
Page 10 - Front panel
4 2 5 3 1 Start/Stop 4 Main power switch 1 Door opening 5 Program selector 2 Display window 3 Customer Care Center 10 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Front panel
Page 11 - Laundry labels; Advice and tips before washing
Here are some tips that may help you beforewashing. Sorting your laundry Sort items according to:• how soiled they are• color• material Clothing • Close zippers so that they don’t harm fab- rics. • New colored items may contain excess dye and should therefore be washed sep-arately the first few time...
Page 16 - Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness
Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness Detergent amounts Main Wash Pre Wash Water hardness 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon Soft (0-3 grains per gal.) 1 to 2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon Medium (4-8 grains per gal.) 2 to 3 tablespoons 1 teaspoon Hard (9+ grains per gal.) Customer Care Cent...
Page 17 - Turn on the main power switch.; Operating instructions
1 Sort your laundry. See the "Advice and Tips" section be-fore washing. Note! Place underwired bras in a laundry net. Note! Empty pockets. Coins, nails, and the like cancause damage to the machine and fabrics.See the "Advice and Tips" section beforewashing. 2 Turn on the main power s...
Page 19 - Select the program
5 Select the program You select the program by pressing theup or down arrow button. The name of the selected program is highlighted and theprogram end time appears on the display.Start the program by pressing the Start/Stopbutton, or press the button in the middle ofthe arrow buttons to select Optio...
Page 22 - Once the program has finished
6 Close the door and press theStart/Stop button Time remaining The time remaining is shown in hours andminutes. Once a program has been selected,an estimated running time for the completeprogram is displayed. This may differ fromtime to time depending on the temperature ofthe water entering the mach...
Page 23 - Temperature; Spin; Selecting Options
You can select options to adjust the washing program to suit your own specific requirements. The machine remembers which options you chose for a program (with the exception of DelayedStart) the next time you select the same program. Of course, you can change this if you want. Temperature 1. Choose t...
Page 24 - High Water Level; Delayed Start
High Water Level 1. High Water Level means additional water is used during the main wash and rinse cycles. Select High Water Level by pressing the program selector (the big arrow) until the High WaterLevel symbol is highlighted. Note! The machine takes in the additional water for High Water Level ab...
Page 25 - Anti Wrinkle function; Settings
You can change the following settings: • Pre-soak• Anti Wrinkle function• Clock• Buzzer Volume• Child-safe Start• Automatic Door Opening• Language• Temperature °C/°F How to choose the settings: 1. Press the program selector (the big arrow) until the program selection menu in the display on the left ...
Page 26 - Clock; Buzzer Volume
Clock Set the clock to 12 hour, 24 hour, or remaining program time display.1. Press the up or down arrow button until Clock appears in the middle of the display.2. Press the program selector again (the big arrow) to access the options menu on the right of the display. 3. Press the up or down arrow b...
Page 27 - Automatic Door Opening; Language; Back
Automatic Door Opening The standard setting is for the washer door to open automatically when the program has finished.If for any reason you do not want the door to open automatically, you can program the machineso that the door only opens when you press the Door Opening button (key symbol).1. Press...
Page 28 - Care and maintenance instructions
Checking the filter and drain pump The washing machine has a filter, wherecoins, hairpins, and the like can get caught.To clean the filter and drain pump:1. Make sure the machine is empty of water and that it is switched off at the main powerswitch. 2. Open the hatch for the drain pump as shown in t...
Page 29 - Rinse holes under the paddle; If you have hard water
Rinse holes under the paddle If you think that an object, such as a nail or apaper clip, may have fallen through the washdrum, you should check the container underthe paddle. Objects of this kind can rust andcause spots on clothing. Nails and other sharpobjects can make holes in fabric. Do as follow...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting
The washer door will not open 1. Check that the main power switch is on.2. Has the power supply been cut off? Check the house fuses (circuit breakers). Thewasher door cannot be opened using thebutton with the key symbol if the powersupply has been cut off. If nothing else works, the washer doorcan b...
Page 31 - Error messages
Error messages The display indicates whether an error hasoccurred during the program. After taking themeasures described below, turn off the ma-chine to exit error message mode. The error messages that may be shown are: The door is not closed If the display shows Close the door, you triedto start a ...
Page 32 - Technical data; Technical information
Technical data 33 1/2'' (850mm) Height: 23 7/16'' (595mm) Width: 23.0" (585mm) Depth: 161 (172)lb (with outer door) Weight: 13.2gal (50l) Cylinder volume: 13lb (6kg) Max. laundry capacity: 400 - 2000 Spin speed (rpm) See serial number tag and rating plate. Rated power: See serial number tag and ...
Page 33 - Transport protection
Before the machine is used, the three trans-port protection devices should be removedas shown below. Each transport protection device consists ofa screw, a washer, and a rubber spacer. Afterthe protection device has been removed, therubber spacer acts as a plug for the holes forthe device and also a...
Page 34 - Leveling the machine; Water supply connection; Installation instructions
Read these instructions carefully and com-pletely before you install the machine. Theinstallation should be carried out by a qualifiedperson who is familiar with all local codes andordinances for electrical and plumbing con-nections. Cosmetic damage must be reported to yourdealer within five days fr...
Page 36 - Built-in installation
Built-in installation ASKO washers can be installed beneath acabinet or worktop with a height of 34½" (876mm). There must be a gap of about ½" (12mm) all around the machine, including be-tween the rear edge of the machine's toppanel and the back wall. The opening widthmust be at least 24½...
Page 37 - Reversing the door
Lock hook 4. Hinge pins (top and bottom) 1. Hinges (left + right side) 5. Cover washer 2. Toe kick 6. Plastic plugs (on the upperand lower edges) 3. 37 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Reversing the door
Page 38 - Follow these instructions:
You can choose whether the door is hung onthe right or the left. Follow these instructions: 1. Remove the Toe kick. 2. Unscrew the 2 screws on the hinges. 3. Lift the door up and remove it. Support the door while doing this. 4. Remove both door pins (top and bottom). Fit them on the opposite side of...
Page 40 - Fitting the wooden door
15 5/16 ” ( 389m m) 21 27/32” (555mm) 30 5/32” (766mm) 2 23 7/16” (595mm) A B C D Fitting the wooden door 30.2" (766mm) Height 23 7/16'' (595mm) Width Front of the steel door Front of the wooden door Front of the wooden door Back of the steel door Customer Care Center 40 1-800-898-1879 www.askou...
Page 41 - Service and guarantee
It is important to register your product warranty by logging onto www.askousa.com/customer-care/registration and filling out all required fields within 90 days from the date of purchase. Afterdoing so, you will be e-mailed a certificate that will extend the original warranty for one additionalyear. ...
Page 42 - Warranty
Warranty AM Appliance Group will not pay for: Service calls to:1. Correct the installation of the appliance.2. Repair damage due to shipment, delivery, installation, misuse or abuse. 3. Instruct how to use the appliance.4. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 5. Correct house plumbing, inclu...
Page 43 - Notes
43 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Notes
Page 44 - Quick guide
1 Washing • Empty pockets and close zippers. • Read the item’s laundry label. • Sorting laundry. Note! Place underwired bras in a laundry net. 2 Load the laundry • Pressing the main power switch. • If the door is closed, press the Door Opening button (key symbol) and the door will open after a few s...