Asko W6884 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
ASKO W6884 Eco   
						

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Before using your machine for
the first time
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Transport protection
4
Packing material
4
Washer door
4
Language selection
4
Checking water hardness
5
Safety instructions
5
General
5
Installation
5
Overflow guard function
5
Transport/Winter storage
5
Recycling
6
Child safety
6
Keep an eye on children!
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Child safety catch
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Description of the washing
machine
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Detergent compartment
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Advice and tips before washing
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Sorting your laundry
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Clothing
8
Laundry labels
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Laundry label symbols
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Hot water connection
9
Coloured cotton
9
Unbleached linen
9
Wool
9
Rayon fibres and synthetic fibres
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Reducing allergic reactions
9
Save time and energy
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High water level
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Economy and efficiency
10
Detergents
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Dyeing fabrics 11
Washing
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Sort your laundry.
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Turn on the main power switch
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Open the washer door and load
the washing
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Add detergent and fabric softener,
as required
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Select the program
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Select options
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Close the washer door and press
the Start/Stop button
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Once the program has finished
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Settings
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You can change the following
settings:
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Child-safe
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Door opening
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Language
18
Temperature
18
Extra rinses
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Hot water
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Care and cleaning
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Cleaning the trap and the drainage
pump
20
Cleaning the detergent
compartment
20
Cleaning the outside of the
machine
20
Cleaning the inside of the machine
to avoid unpleasant smells
21
Rinse holes under the agitator
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If you have hard water
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Troubleshooting
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The washer door will not open
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The machine will not start
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Error messages
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Technical information
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Technical data
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Information for test institute
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Transport protection
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Installation
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Positioning the washing machine
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Adjusting the feet
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Connection to water supply
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Drainage connection
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Electrical installation
29
Service
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Before contacting the service
division
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Quick guide
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Contents 
						

							Transport protection
Remove any transport protection devices before
installing the machine. See the "Transport
protection" chapter.
Packing material
Sort waste materials in accordance with local
guidelines.
Washer door
•
The washer door will not open until the
machine is connected to the electricity supply.
• To open the door manually, see "The washer
door will not open" in the "Troubleshooting"
chapter.
• The machine cannot be started when the door
is open.
• To open the washer door while a program is
running, see "Close the door and press the
Start/Stop button" in the "Washing" chapter.
Language selection
You will be prompted to select the display
language when you have connected your machine
and start it for the first time. Do as follows:
Turn the program selector to choose from: US
English, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, Suomi,
Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Русский,
Nederlands.
Press the Door opening button once to save the
setting.
Checking water hardness
The quantity of detergent needed depends,
amongst other things, on how hard the water is.
See the detergent pack for details. Phone your
local water company to check the water hardness
in your area. Note!
Each machine is tested before leaving the
factory. A small amount of water may remain in
the drain pump, though this does not affect
quality or damage the machine.
See Quick guide on the last page
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							General
•
Read the operating instructions and keep them
in a safe place.
• Installation should be carried out by qualified
ASKO technicians.
• The machine should only be used for washing
items as described in these instructions. It is
not intended for dry cleaning.
• Use only detergent intended for machine
washing!
• Remove any transport protection devices
before using the machine. See the "Transport
protection" chapter.
• Repairs and maintenance must be carried out
by a qualified professional.
• Damaged mains cables must only be replaced
by a qualified electrician.
• The machine is not designed to be used by
persons (even children) that are physically or
mentally handicapped or lack experience and
knowledge. Such persons must receive
instruction in how to use the machine from the
person responsible for their safety.
• Children must be watched to ensure they do
not play with the machine.
• In the enclosed plastic bag you will find a tool
for opening the washer door in emergencies.
Installation
See the "Installation" chapter.
Overflow guard function
If the machine’s water level rises above the normal
level, the overflow guard function begins to pump
water out and shuts off the water intake. If the
water level has not dropped within 60 seconds,
the program is terminated. Transport/Winter storage
If the machine is to be transported or stored in
unheated premises where the temperature can
fall below freezing, do as follows:
•
Empty the filter and the drainage pump. See
the "Care and cleaning" chapter.
• Shut off the water to the washing machine,
loosen the supply hose to the intake valve and
let the water run out from the valve and hose.
• After emptying the pump, a small amount of
water may remain in the machine. This does
not affect quality or damage the machine.
Recycling
This machine is manufactured and labelled for
recycling. In order to prevent injuries, the machine
must be made unusable once the decision has
been taken to dispose of it. Contact your local
authority for information about where and how
your machine can be recycled correctly.
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							Keep an eye on children!
•
Always close the door and start the programme
immediately once you have added detergent.
• The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Store detergent and fabric softener out of the
reach of children!
If this appliance is supplied from a cord extensions
set or electrical portable outlet device, the cord
extension ser or electrical portable outlet device
must be positioned so that it is not subject to
splashing or ingress of moisture. Child safety catch
1.
Turn off the machine using the main power
switch.
2. Press the Door opening button and switch on
the machine with the main power switch. Then
press the Door opening button 5 times within
10 seconds.
3. Select the "Child-safe" setting by turning the
program selector.
4. Press the Door opening button once.
5. Turn the program selector and choose
"Child-safe On" or "Child-safe Off".
6. Press the Door opening button once to save
the setting.
7. Press Start/Stop to return to the program
menu.
You can temporarily deactivate Child-safe start
by pressing the Super Rinse button and the minus
button under Delayed Start at the same time.
Child-safe start will be deactivated for 3 minutes.
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							1.
Main power switch
2. Detergent compartment
3. Program panel
4. Type plate (on the inside of the washer door)
5. Drainage pump cover
6. Drainage pump (behind hatch)
7. Washer door Detergent compartment
1.
Pre-wash
2. Main wash
3. Main wash liquid detergent.
4. Fabric softener 7
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							Here are some tips that may help you before
washing.
Sorting your laundry
Sort items according to:
•
how soiled they are
• colour
• material
Clothing
1. Do up zips and close Velcro straps so that they
don’t harm fabrics.
2. New coloured items may contain excess dye
and should therefore be washed separately
the first few times.
3. Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces
the risk of burling and fading.
4. Empty pockets and wash them inside out if
possible. Laundry labels
Look at the item's laundry label. The table below
shows suitable wash programs for different
materials and wash loads. Using modern washing
machines and detergents, for example compact
detergents, you can usually wash at lower
temperatures. It is a good idea to use trial and
error to find out what produces the best results.
Laundry label symbols
Examples of washing instructions and recommended programs. Always follow the washing instructions
for each garment. Load
Program
Material
Laundry labels
1/1 drum
Colour/White 60°C to 90°C
Cotton, linen, white and light-coloured items. 1/1 drum
Quick 60°C
Cotton, linen, cotton/polyester. Light and dark-
coloured garments. 1/1 drum
Synthetics 40°C
Polyester, polyamide, elastane, acrylic. Light
and dark-coloured garments. 1/2 drum
Easy Care 40°C
Acrylic, viscose, modal, acetate. 1/3 drum
Synthetics 30°C
Silk and very delicate items 1/3 drum
Wool/hand wash 30°C to 40°C
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							Hot water connection
Hot water intake has a positive effect on grease
stains and certain pigment stains, such as oil, soot
and coffee. Note however that difficult protein
stains with albumen content (blood, milk, meat
and fish) first need to be soaked in cold water as
they are difficult to dissolve at temperatures above
40°C. For the best washing results we
recommend the Super wash option and
pre-soaking the stained items in cold water before
washing them in the machine.
Coloured cotton
Coloured cotton items with the washing instruction
60°C should be washed at 60°C for the first time
in order to remove any excess dye. If you do not
do so, there is a risk that the colour will run. Use
detergent without bleach in order to preserve the
colour of the fabric.
Unbleached linen
Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed at
60°C, using detergent containing no bleach or
optical whiteners. Heavily-soiled linen can
occasionally be washed at higher temperatures,
but not too often because the heat can destroy
the linen’s shine and strength.
Wool
These fabrics are labelled either machine wash
or hand wash. The Wool/hand wash program is
at least as gentle as washing by hand.
Wool is especially sensitive to processes such as
washing.
If you do not wish to spin dry, you can squeeze
out the water using terry towels. In this case select
No spin.
To find out how to choose this setting, see the
"Washing" chapter. However, most garments can
withstand a short spin. Choose a short spin by
selecting a spin speed of 800 rpm or less.
Rayon fibres and synthetic fibres
Materials made of rayon fibres, such as viscose,
and some synthetic fibres are very delicate and
require much space so as not to crease. Only half
fill the drum when washing and choose a spin
speed of 800 rpm or lower. Note!
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.
Reducing allergic reactions
The washing machine has a Super Rinse option.
Use this for people with sensitive skin, such as
those with allergies and small children.
Save time and energy
Use the Colour/White program to save time and
energy. This program has a shorter main wash
than Normal, but is often sufficient for lightly soiled
washing.
High water level
If you want more water for the main wash and
rinses, you can use the High water level option.
This is automatically selected in the Wool/Hand
program.
Economy and efficiency
You can save energy by not using higher
temperature programs than necessary.
• Select Quick if you just need to freshen up
shirts or exercise clothes, for example. This
will save both water and energy.
• If you select a fast spin speed, this reduces
energy consumption when drying in a tumble
dryer or drying cabinet.
• Always wash with a full load when using the
Heavy, Colour/White and Normal programs.
• Avoid pre-washing. Modern machines and
detergents clean effectively without
pre-washing. Pre-washing is only necessary
for heavily soiled washing.
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Advice and tips before washing 
						

							Detergents
Eco-labelled detergents are less harmful to the
environment.
Detergent overdosing does not give better
washing results; it merely causes a greater impact
on the environment; can also hinder the wash
performance.
Try to use less detergent, and increase only if you
are not satisfied with the results.
Dyeing fabrics
If you want to dye fabrics in the machine, select
the Colour/White program with the Super Rinse
option. Select temperature according to the dye
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Choose a low spin speed if the fabric to be dyed
is a blended material such as
polyester/cotton.
Note!
Add the dye directly to the washing drum – not
to the detergent compartment. After dyeing, you
should run the machine empty using the same
program. Use the normal amount of detergent.
Note!
Due to environmental concerns, we discourage
the use of strong chemicals.
When using agents for bleaching or stain
removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and
discolouration of the machine.
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