Asko W6903 User manual 80 834 22 Asko W6903 EN

Asko W6903 Manual

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    Operating Instructions Washing Machine Save these instructions for future reference Dear ASKO Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from Scandinavia, which was made in Sweden. We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new machine is just as good as the outside and that the
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    protection Packing material Washer door Checking water hardness Important safety instructions Grounding instructions Installation Overflow guard function Transport/Winter storage Disposal Child safety Keep an eye on children! Child-safe Start Parts of the washing machine Detergent compartment Front
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    Freestanding installation Stacked installation Built-in installation Reversing the door Follow these instructions: Service and guarantee Warranty How to contact the ASKO Appliances Inc. Quick guide Washing Load the laundry Detergent compartment Select the program Program finished 34 34 34
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    is connected to the electricity supply. • To open the door manually, see the "The door will not open" section in the "Troubleshooting" chapter. • It is not possible to start the machine with the door open. • To open the washer door while a program is running, see the "Close the door and press
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    any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the user-repair instructions or in published user-repair instructions that not been used for such a period, before using a washing machine or combination washer-dryer, turn on all water faucets and let the water
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    by removing the door to the washing compartment. Contact your local authorities for information about where your machine should be disposed of and recycled in the proper way. The machine is manufactured and labeled for recycling. Overflow guard function If the machine's water level rises above the
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    plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Child-safe Start You can activate the Child-safe Start option to prevent children from starting the machine. You can deactivate the Child-safe Start option by pressing the Start/Stop and Door Opening (key symbol) buttons at the same time. The Child
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    Parts of the washing machine 1. Main power switch 2. Detergent compartment 3. Program panel 4. Type plate (on the inside of the glass door) 5. Hatch for drain pump 6. Drain pump (behind hatch) 7. Emergency opening tool (in enclosed plastic bag) 8. Washer door 8 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879
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    Detergent compartment 1. 2. 3. 4. Pre Wash Main Wash Main wash liquid detergent. Fabric softener 1 4 3 2 The detergent drawer automatically prewash compartment unless you are using one of the Heavy wash programs which has a prewash cycle. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com 9
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    Front panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 Main power switch 2 Program selector 3 Display window 4 Start/Stop 5 Door opening 10 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com
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    ! 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, such as compact detergents, you can usually wash at lower temperatures. It is a good idea to use trial and error to
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    Advice and tips before washing Wash cycle Tumble dry cycle Tumble dry heat setting Wash water temperature Special drying instructions Bleach instructions Ironing instructions Dry clean symbol 12 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com
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    , most garments can withstand a short spin. Choose a short spin by selecting a spin speed of 800 rpm or less. 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
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    When using agents for bleaching or stain removal, there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and discoloration of the machine. Backlighting Two minutes after the wash program finishes the display backlighting enters energy saving mode. Detergents Eco-labeled detergents are less harmful to the environment
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    .We recommend that you don't use bleach in your ASKO washer. The tumbling wash action, temperature control options, extended wash times and proper amount of detergent are sufficient to remove most stains. Recommended powder detergents ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less detergent than most other
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    softener to maximize the performance of your washer. Also, in areas with extremely hard water (9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water you are using a wash program that has a prewash cycle. This could cause excess foaming, which could damage the machine.The amount of
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    in a laundry net. Note! Empty pockets. Coins, nails, and the like can cause damage to the machine and fabrics. See the "Advice and Tips" section before washing. 2 3 4 Turn on the main power switch. Open the washer door and load the laundry If the door is closed, press the Door Opening button (key
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    effect. Detergent compartment Push here to open. Pre Wash Fabric softener Main wash liquid detergent. Main Wash WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this applience. 18 Customer Care Center 1-800
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    soiled laundry. The temperature can be selected freely, so follow the washing instructions for each garment. Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed at 140°F (60°C). The spin speed can be selected freely. The machine adapts the program time and water consumption to the load size. 7. Color
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    You can choose the inlet water temperature (the machine does not warm the water), 104°F (40°C), or 140°F (60°C). Fast program for laundry that just needs freshening up. The program can be run at any temperature, so follow the washing instructions for each garment. The lower the selected temperature
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    Operating instructions Menu overview 1. Auto 2. . 11. 12. 13. 14. *Only applies to certain machines Economy Rinse Normal Rinse Super Rinse Normal Water Level High Water Note! The illustration shows an example of a program. Program chart Pre Wash No Yes No Yes No No No No No No No 140 140
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    Operating instructions 6 temperature of the water entering the machine and the size of the load. If the program time is longer than the previous wash using the same program, "1" will or pets at home, close the washer door once you have removed the laundry. 22 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879
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    by draining. No draining means that the program does not include a spin cycle and ends with the water from the final rinse still in the machine. The washing will remain covered by the water from the final rinse and therefore will not become wrinkled. 5. In order to remove the laundry from the
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    Level by pressing the program selector until the High Water Level symbol is highlighted. Note! The machine takes in the additional water for High Water Level about 15 minutes after the main wash has started. 2. You cannot choose this option with the Auto, Time, Wool, Delicate/Hand, Rinse, Drain
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    clothes have stains (blood, for example), we recommend using the presoak program. The laundry will be soaked in cold water for two hours before the wash program starts. This option cannot be used with the Wool/Hand and Time programs. 1. Turn the program selector until Presoak appears in the middle
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    settings, turn the program selector counterclockwise to the program you want. Buzzer Volume You can choose to have the machine notify you when a program has finished or when a fault has occurred. 1. Turn the program selector until Buzzer Volume appears in the middle of the display. 2. Press the
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    Settings 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 machine so that the door only opens when you press the Door Opening button (key
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    Care and maintenance instructions Checking the filter and drain pump The washing machine has a filter, where coins, 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 power switch. Cleaning
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    and maintenance instructions Rinse holes under the paddle If you think that an object, such as a nail or a paper clip, may have fallen through the wash drum, you , empty a sachet of citric acid, approx. 20gram (1ounce), into the washer drum and run the Stain - Color program at 203°F (95°C). Repeat if
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    will not start 1. Is the washer door properly closed? Push it firmly. 2. Is there power? Check the house fuses. 3. Check that you have not selected Delayed Start. Stop the program if you want. If the machine's glass door does not open the next time a washing program finishes, call the Customer
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    If the problem persists, contact the Customer Care Center at the number listed at the bottom of this page! Water intake error If the display indicates a Water inlet fault, check: Fault with water supply. Check: • that the tap on the water pipe is open. • that the filter in the machine's water intake
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    Technical information Technical data Height: Width: Depth: Weight: Cylinder volume: Max. laundry capacity: Spin speed (rpm) Rated power: Heater output: Water pressure: Wash drum and liquid compartment material: Outer casing material: Water connection: Drain: 33 1/2'' (850mm) 23 7/16'' (595mm) 23.0"
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    a plug for the holes for the device and also as a damper. • First remove the screws and the washers. • Then remove the rubber spacers. 2 Important! In order to prevent the machine from being damaged when transported, use the transport protection device, which locks the entire inner compartment in
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    Installation instructions Read these instructions carefully and completely before you install the machine. The installation date of purchase. After unpacking the washer, thoroughly check the unit for cosmetic damage. Water supply connection Since ASKO washers have a built-in heating element,
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    bottom of the unit. The washer can be placed next to the dryer. It is essential that the machine is leveled and the locknuts ASKO washers should never be stacked on a counter or a dryer. You can, however, stack an ASKO dryer on an ASKO washer. Refer to your Dryer Use and Care Guide for instructions
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    Installation instructions Built-in installation ASKO washers can be installed beneath a cabinet or worktop with a height of 34½" (876 mm) or in a closet. There must be a gap of about ½" (12 mm) all around the machine, including between the rear edge of the machine's top panel and the back wall. The
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    Reversing the door 1. Hinge pins (top and bottom) 2. Cover washer 3. Plastic plugs (on the upper and lower edges) 4. 5. 6. Lock hook Hinges (left + right side) Toe kick Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com 37
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    or the left. Follow these instructions: 1. Remove the Toe kick. 2. Unscrew the 2 screws on the hinges. 6. Move the plastic plugs on the upper and lower edges of the door. Use a flat screwdriver to remove the plugs. 3. Lift the door up and remove it. Support the door while doing this. 4. Remove
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    unpacking the washer, thoroughly check the unit for cosmetic damage. For residential installations only ASKO Appliances Inc. will pay for: Length of warranty Two-Year Full ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct defect in materials or workmanship. From date of purchase. Service must be
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    with local electrical or plumbing codes. • Any shipping costs for parts during the limited warranty period. • Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the continental United States. • Pickup and delivery. ASKO washers are designed to be repaired in the home. In no event
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    Notes 42 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com
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    Quick guide 1 2 3 Washing • Empty pockets and close zippers. • Read the item's laundry label. • Sorting into the compartment on the • "End" on the display indicates that the wash program has ended. • The washer door opens automatically once the program has finished. • Remove the laundry. •
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Dear ASKO Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from Scandinavia,
which was made in Sweden.
We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new ma-
chine is just as good as the outside and that the ethics and
standards that went into the production of this machine are
just as high as the quality and performance that you will re-
ceive from it. We hope that this product will give you many
years of pleasure.
To ensure that you get the most out of your new machine, we
recommend that you read the operating instructions before
using the machine. The operating instructions also contain
information on how to avoid damaging the environment.
Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
Save these instructions for future reference
ASKO W6903