Page 3 - Contents
2 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Before using your machine forthe first time 3 Removing shipping bolts 3 Packing material 3 Checking water hardness 3 Important safety instructions 4 Grounding instructions 4 Installation 5Transport/Winter storage 5 Recycling 5 Child safe...
Page 4 - Before using your machine for the first time; Removing shipping bolts
3 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Before using your machine for the first time Removing shipping bolts Has the shipping bolt been removed? If not, see the "Installation instructions"chapter. Packing material Please sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines....
Page 5 - Important safety instructions; Grounding instructions
4 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Important safety instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, orinjury to persons when using your appliance,follow basic precautions, including thefollowing:• R e a d a l l i n s t r u c t i o n s b e f o r e u s i n g t h e appliance...
Page 6 - Installation
5 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Important safety instructions B) Grounding instructions for a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to agrounded metal, permanent wiring system,or an equipment-grounding terminal or leadon the appliance. This manual do...
Page 7 - Child safety
6 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com • Laundry detergents are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children. • Should a child swallow detergent, give plenty to drink immediately, i.e., one or two glasses of milk or water. Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical advice ...
Page 8 - Description of the washing machine; Detergent compartment
7 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Description of the washing machine 1. Detergent compartment 2. Main power button 3. Program panel 4. Washer door 5. Drain pump cover 6. Drain pump (behind drain pump cover) 7. Adjustable leg 1. Detergent compartment - main-wash 2. Detergent compa...
Page 9 - Front panel
8 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Front panel 1. Main power button 2. Program selector 3. Display window 4. Setting buttons 5. Option buttons 6. Start/Stop button 1 2 3 4 5 6
Page 10 - Sorting your laundry; Laundry label symbols
9 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents 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 fabrics. • New colore...
Page 11 - Advice and tips before washing; Laundry care symbols
10 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Advice and tips before washing Laundry care symbols Dry clean symbol Bleach instructions Wash water temperature Wash cycle Ironing instructions Special drying instructions Tumble dry heat setting Tumble dry cycle
Page 13 - Detergents
12 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Advice and tips before washing Detergents Due to environmental concerns, wediscourage the use of chlorine bleach in yourAsko washing machine. The tumbling washaction, temperature control options, extendedwash times and proper amount of detergent...
Page 14 - Recommended powder detergents
13 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Advice and tips before washing Recommended powder detergents ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less detergent than most other washers. This is because of their low water consumption and the fact that all the wash water is repeatedly circulate...
Page 16 - Powder detergent
15 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Operating instructions Sort your laundry. See the "Advice and Tips" sectionbefore washing. Always place underwire bras and similargarments that can damage the washingmachine in a laundry net. Empty pockets. Coins, nails, and the...
Page 17 - Operating instructions
16 Operating instructions Liquid Bleach When using liquid bleach, follow thebleach manufacturer’s recommendations.The bleach will be automatically dispensed atthe proper time during the wash cycle. Do not fill above the compartment’smaximum fill level. Overfilling can cause earlydispensing of the bl...
Page 18 - Program chart
17 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Program chart HEAVILY SOILED SANITARY BULKY ITEMS EVERYDA Y WEAR WHITE SYNTHETIC TOWEL/ BEDDING SILK/ GENTLE QUICK WASH WOOL/ HANDWASH Default Selectable Default Selectable Default Selectable Default Selectable Default Selectable Defaul...
Page 19 - Select settings and options; Wash
18 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Operating instructions Select settings and options By changing options and settings you can adjust the washing program to suit your own specific requirements. You can of course change the options at anytime until you start a wash program Wash Se...
Page 21 - Cleaning your washer; Non-use or vacation care; Care and maintenance instructions
20 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Proper care of your washer can extend itslife. This section explains how to care for yourwasher properly and safely. Cleaning your washer Exterior - Wipe up detergent, bleach, andother spills with a soft, damp cloth or spongeas they occur. Do no...
Page 22 - Cleaning the drain filter
21 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the drain filter The drain filter is used to catch items such asthreads, coins, pins, buttons, and items left inpants pockets. The drain filter needs to be cleaned regularlyotherwise drain problems coul...
Page 23 - Stain removal rules; Removing Stain
22 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items mayneed to be prewashed or soaked for bestresults.Soaking helps remove protein-type stains likeblood, milk or grass.Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules • Use warm water for so...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting
23 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Troubleshooting Most problems are easily solved if youunderstand the cause. If the machine showsan error code in the display, consult the faultcode descriptions below for a possible cure.Once you've tried the following suggestions,turn the power...
Page 25 - Technical data; Technical information
24 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Technical data Dimension (inches) 27"x31"x40 1/4"(WxDxH) (Door open D: 51 1/4") Unit Weight (lbm) 198.4(Net) / 227(Gross) Wash capacity 3.8 cu.ft. IEC, 3.29 cu.ft. DOE Spin Speed (RPM) 1100 rpm max. Operating Water Pressure 4.5~1...
Page 26 - Installation instructions
25 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Installation instructions Read these instructions carefully andcompletely before you install the machine.The installation should be carried out by aqualified person who is familiar with all localcodes and ordinances for electrical andplumbing co...
Page 27 - Level adjustment
26 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Level adjustment 1. The washer must be installed on a sturdy and solid floor or the unit may makeconsiderable noise, vibrate and cause amalfunction. 2. Adjust the level of washer using adjustable legs.• Please check if there is any gap between t...
Page 28 - Drain system
27 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Installation instructions Drain system • Never forget to install drain hose before operating your washer. • Open the packing box, and there is a drain hose inside the drum. • Connect the drain hose to the drain outlet at the back side of the was...
Page 29 - Positioning the washer; Level floor; Power outlet
28 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Positioning the washer The location must be large enough to fully open the washer door. Washer dimensions Minimum installation spacing forrecessed area installation. The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed.Additional s...
Page 30 - Service and guarantee; Or contact our
29 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Service and guarantee Asko Appliances Inc. will not payfor: 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 ...
Page 32 - Quick guide; Washing
31 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Quick guide Washing • Empty pockets and close zippers. • Read the item’s laundry label. • Sorting laundry. Place underwire bras in a laundry net. Load the laundry • Turn the unit on by pressing the main power switch. • Load the laundry and close...
