User manual ASKO W6221-QSG

Washer Quick Start Guide THE CONTROL PANEL Door Open Button Press to open the glass door. (Please note that the unit must be at the end of a program to open the glass door.) W6221 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. Delay Start Button Press to delay starting the program for five hours. Temperature Control Turn clockwise to set the wash temperature. Power Indicator Light Glows when the power is turned on. Power Button Press to turn on power to the machine. Start/Stop Button Press to start or stop/ interrupt a program. Super Rinse Button Press to program two additional rinses. Spin Speed Control Turn clockwise to select the spin speed for the final spin. Program Control Turn to select a program. (Please note that the dial does not move as the program advances.) 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. 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 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 glass door will open. Interrupting or Changing a Program If you wish to interrupt a program to add an item to the wash, press and hold the Start/Stop button until the unit stops. Turn the Program Control knob to 11 (Drain) to drain the water. Press the Door Open button. The door will open when the water has drained. Insert the item you wish to wash and close the door. Add detergent (if needed), turn the control knobs to the desired settings, and press Start/Stop to restart the machine. PROGRAMS Your ASKO washer has several programs and options specifically designed to give you the cleanest laundry possible. The table below defines each program. The Options are explained on the next page. Program Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Program Stain Heavy wash Normal wash Synthetic wash Quick wash Super quick wash Wool wash Hand wash 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 Washable Delicate fabrics, such as silk or nylon Recommended Recommended Temp. Range (° F) Load Size 140­205 Full 140­205 Full 105­140 Full 105­140 Half 105­140 Full 105­140 Half 85­105 Third 85­105 Third Some fabrics may not be able to withstand extremely hot temperatures. Please refer to the Recommended Wash Temperatures chart in the Use and Care Guide. QUICK START PROCEDURES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. W6221 Press the Power button to turn on the machine. Press the Door Open button to open the door and load the wash. (The door will open in a few seconds.) Check that the door is clear of laundry then close it firmly. (It 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.) Turn the Temperature Control knob to the desired wash temperature. Set the Spin Speed Control knob to the desired rpm (optional). Select 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. Delay Start ­ Automatically delays starting the program for five hours. Spin Speed Control In addition to the 400 rpm to 1200 rpm spin speed options, the Spin Speed Control has a No Spin/No Drain ( ) option and a No Spin ( ) option. These are for delicate fabrics that should not be spun dry. If you select No Spin/No Drain, you will have to run the Drain program (11) 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. Prewash detergent Main wash detergent Fabric softener 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 the 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. 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 blocking the pump or outlet hose. See "Door Open" on the previous page and Answer 3 above. 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.) Art. No. 80 646 40 Rev. 03