Asko W600 User manual Use & Care Guide EN ES FR - Page 3

ASKO WASHER FEATURES Your new energy-efficient ASKO washer is designed to give you maximum cleaning performance using less water, energy and detergent. To make the most of the washer’s functions and features, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before using your machine for the first time. For operating instructions, refer to the Quick Start Guide enclosed with this manual. Below is an illustration of the parts and features of your ASKO washer. Detergent and fabric softener dispenser Power button Glass door Control panel Outer door (W620 and W660) Front cover THE GLASS DOOR To open the glass door, the power to the machine must be on and you must press the Door Open button ( ). There will be a few seconds delay before the door opens. Models W600 and W620 On these models, the Program Control knob must be at the end of a program (at the 12:00 position) to open the glass door. If you need to stop or interrupt a program after you start the machine, turn the Program Control knob to 10 (Drain). Any water in the machine will be pumped out. Make sure the Program Control knob is at the 12:00 position, then press the Door Open button ( ) to open the door. To restart the washer, close the door, add detergent (if needed), and turn the controls to the desired settings. Models W640 and W660 On these models, if you need to open the door during a wash or rinse cycle, press and hold Door Open for three seconds. The machine will stop and automatically drain enough water so the door can be opened safely. The program will resume when you close the door. Refer to “The door won’t open” section in the Troubleshooting chart on page 10 for instructions on how to open the glass door in case of a mechanical failure. THE OUTER DOOR (W620/W660) The drop-down outer door is not just to improve the appearance of your ASKO washer. You can pile your laundry on the door while loading and unloading the washer with complete confidence that the door will hold. SENSOR LEVEL CONTROL ASKO washers do not need high, medium, or low water level settings to compensate for different sized loads. ASKO washers have a Sensor Level Control (SLC) system designed to ensure the correct amount of water is pumped into the machine for any size load. It even compensates for fabric saturation, letting in more water if needed. This eliminates worry about selecting the right water level setting for each laundry load. TEMPERATURE CONTROL Because wash water temperature is a major factor in getting laundry clean, ASKO washers have built-in heating elements and a sensor that keeps the temperature to within +/-1° F of the selected program temperature. ASKO washers are programmed not to advance in a cycle until the selected water temperature is reached, so the length of the cycles may vary, depending upon the household cold water temperature, the amount of laundry in the washer, and the wash temperature setting. ENZYME STEP To successfully remove all dirt and stains from fabric, the enzymes in your detergent need to work at a temperature between 105° and 140° F for a longer time period. For this reason, the main wash cycle in a Normal wash program on ASKO washers is 43 minutes (plus the amount of time it takes to heat the water to the selected temperature). This longer wash cycle gives the enzymes in the detergent ample time to remove stains, eliminating the need for stain sprays and spot removers. The prewash option should be used only for heavily soiled loads. Starting the machine at the main wash stage will save about 25 minutes. ECONOMY (E2/ECO) OPTION This option extends the wash time by about 22 minutes. This extended wash time lets you use lower water temperatures (85°–100° F) and still get the same excellent results with lower energy consumption. This option is also excellent for getting out stubborn stains when used with a higher wash temperature. MORE RINSE CYCLES Most washers have only two or three rinse cycles; some have an option to add a fourth. ASKO washers have five rinses and a Super Rinse option that adds two more. ASKO washers get the soil and detergent out of your laundry that most other washers leave in. That’s why your whites will remain white and your colored fabrics will remain bright. The Super Rinse option is designed for people with sensitive skin or who are allergic to detergents. It can also be used for large, heavily soiled loads. Page 3 ENGLISH