User manual ASKO W6021 - QUICK START GUIDE

Washer Quick Start Guide THE CONTROL PANEL Door Open Button Press to open the glass door. Start W6021 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. 800 RPM Spin Button Press to reduce spin speed from 1200 rpm to 800 rpm. Temperature Control Turn to select wash temperature. Program Control Power Indicator Light Glows when the power is turned on. Stop Temperature °F Drain 205 85 Spin 175 105 Rinse Hand/ 120 Delicate Wool 140 Programs Stain Heavy Normal Perma press Quick Super quick Power Button Press to turn on power to the machine. 160 Turn to select a program. (Please note that the dial does not move as the program advances.) Start/Stop Button Press to start or stop a program. Super Rinse Button Press to program 2 extra rinses. No Spin/No Drain Button Press to omit the spin cycles and the final drain. 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. Star t/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 down for a few seconds. If you press this button to stop a program, you will have to reselect the program to restart the unit. Door Open Button The power must be on and you must press this button to open the door. There will be a few seconds delay before the door opens. Please note that the unit must be at the end of a program and the water drained before the door will open. Program Control Knob Turn this knob to the desired program. The table below defines each program. Temperature Control Knob Turn this knob clockwise to the desired wash temperature. Always refer to the garment care label for recommended wash temperature. Cancelling a Program To cancel a program after the washer has started, press and hold the Start/Stop button until the unit stops. If there is water in the washer, you will have to turn the Program Control knob to Drain then press Start. The water will drain and the unit will stop in 30 to 45 seconds. You can then open the door. PROGRAMS Your ASKO washer has several programs and options specifically designed to give you the cleanest laundry possible. The table below shows the temperature options and recommended load size for each wash program. The Options are explained on the next page. Program Stain Heavy Normal Perma Press Quick Super quick Wool Hand/Delicate Rinse Spin Drain CAUTION! 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 Temp. Options (° F) 85 to 205 85 to 205 85 to 205 85 to 205 85 to 205 85 to 205 85 or 105 85 or 105 Load Size Full Full Full Half Full Half Third Third 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. QUICK START PROCEDURES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. W6021 Press the Power button then press the Door Open button to open the door. Load the wash. Check that the door is clear of laundry then close it firmly. (The door 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.) Set the Temperature Control knob to the desired wash temperature. Select desired program options, such as No Spin or Super Rinse. Turn the Program Control knob to the desired wash program. The machine will start. OPTIONS Option Definition Super Rinse ­ Provides two additional rinses. Recommended for persons with sensitive skin or allergies. 800 Spin Speed ­ Reduces the spin speed from 1200 rpm to 800 rpm. No Spin/No Drain ­ Omits the spin cycles in all programs and the final drain. If you select this option, you will have to run the Drain program before you can open the door. 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.) 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. Main wash detergent Prewash detergent Fabric softener The detergent drawer is equipped with an optional child safety catch. (See your Use and Care Guide.) DETERGENT AND .ABRIC SO.TENER 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 can 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. .abric 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. COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) 2) Where do I put the fabric softener? Why does the machine run longer than my old top-loader? ANSWERS 1) 2) See illustration above. One reason ASKO washers clean better than others is because they 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. a) Make sure the unit is securely plugged into the wall outlet. b) Be sure the Power button is pushed in and the indicator light is red. 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. Check the pin trap for an obstruction that might be blocking the pump or outlet hose. See "Door Open" on the previous page and Answer 3 above. Art. No 80 646 39 Rev.03 3) The machine won't start. 3) 4) 5) The machine won't spin. The door won't open. 4) 5) (For more troubleshooting issues, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section in your Use and Care Guide.)