Asko W6984 User manual 80 888 83 Asko W6984 EN - Page 15

Advice and tips before washing Recommended powder detergents Note that 12 grains and higher is extremely hard ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less detergent than most other washers. This is because of their low water consumption and the fact that all the wash water is repeatedly circulated through the laundry, ensuring that all the detergent is fully utilized. We recommend that you use powder water and detergent alone may not be enough. You may need to use a water softener to maximize the performance of your washer. Also, in areas with hard water (9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water deposits from forming in the tank and wash system. detergents made specifically for front-loading washers. These are sometimes called HE (High-Efficiency) detergents. Please visit our homepage www.askousa.com to see the powder detergents we recommend for ASKO washers. We recommend that you do not use any powder detergent that doesn't wash completely out of the detergent drawer. Amount of detergent to use The amount of detergent needed varies among the different brands, but for most detergents, you need only one or two tablespoons. Using too much detergent can result in detergent residue being left in your clothes, which can cause them to appear gray or dingy. You should start with a small amount of detergent and increase it only if Detergent Amounts Based on Water the cleaning results are unsatisfactory. Hardness Additionally, you should never put detergent in The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. To determine the water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or area water softening company. The the prewash compartment unless you are using a wash program that has a prewash cycle. This could cause excess foaming, which could damage the machine. harder the water, the more detergent you may The amount of detergent needed can also depend need. Refer to the chart below for the on the hardness of the water in your area. See recommended detergent amounts based on water the "Detergent Amounts Based on Water hardness. Remember, you should adjust the Hardness" section on the next page for more amount of detergent you use by small amounts details. until you find the correct amount. Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness Water hardness Detergent amounts Pre Wash Main Wash Soft (0-3 grains per gal.) 1 teaspoon 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons Medium (4-8 grains per gal.) 1 teaspoon 1 to 2 tablespoons Hard (9+ grains per gal.) 1 teaspoon 2 to 3 tablespoons Customer Care Center 15 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com