Asko W6903 User manual 80 834 22 Asko W6903 EN - Page 14

Advice and tips before washing Economy and efficiency You can save a lot of 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 Sani, Stain, Color, and White programs! • Avoid washing with pre-wash. Modern machines and detergents clean without pre-wash. Only very heavily soiled laundry, such as overalls and similar garments, are likely to need a pre-wash. Dyeing fabrics If you want to dye fabrics in the machine, select the Normal program with the Super Rinse option On. 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 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. Detergent overdosing does not give better washing results; it merely causes a greater impact on the environment. Try to use less detergent, and increase only if you are not satisfied with the results. Liquid detergents We don't recommend liquid detergents because they tend to produce more suds than powder detergents when used in water temperatures of 150° F or higher. If you should try a liquid detergent, start with a very small amount, such as 1 to 2 tablespoons. Also, liquid detergent can be used for all programs without prewash, so add it into the main wash compartment. 14 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com