Asko WL6511XXL manual

1 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Operating Instructions W ashing Machine Save these instructions for future reference Dear Customer , Thank you for choosing this quality pr oduct fr om ASKO. W e hope it will meet all of your expectations and fullfill your needs for many years to come. The Scandinavian design is a combi[...]

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2 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Before using your machine for the first time 3 Removing shipping bolts 3 Packing material 3 Checking water hardness 3 Important safety instructions 4 Grounding instructions 4 Installation 5 T ransport/Winter storage 5 Recycling 5 Child safety 6 Description of the washing Machine 7 Deter[...]

3 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Before using your machine for the first time Removing shipping bolts Has the shipping bolt been removed? If not, see the "Installation instructions"chapter . Packing material Please sort waste materials in accordance with local guidelines. Checking water hardness The quantity of deterg[...]

4 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Important safety instructions T o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the appliance. • Do not run appliance while you are out of the home. • Do not w[...]

5 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Important safety instructions B) Grounding instructions for a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. This manual does not cover every possible condition and situa[...]

6 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com • Laundry detergents are corrosive, so always keep them out of reach of children. • Should a child swallow detergent, give plenty to drink immediately , i.e., one or two glasses of milk or water . Do not try to induce vomiting. Seek medical advice immediately: The National Poison center phon[...]

7 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Description of the washing machine 1. Detergent compartment 2. Main power button 3. Program panel 4. W asher door 5. Drain pump cover 6. Drain pump (behind drain pump cover) 7. Adjustable leg 1. Detergent compartment - main-wash 2. Detergent compartment – pre-wash 3. Fabric softener compartmen[...]

8 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Front panel 1. Main power button 2. Program selector 3. Display window 4. Setting buttons 5. Option buttons 6. Start/Stop button 12 3 4 5 6[...]

9 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Advice and tips before washing Here are some tips that may help you before washing. Sorting your laundry Sort items according to: • how soiled they are • color • material Clothing • Close zippers so that they don’t harm fabrics. • New colored items may contain excess dye and[...]

10 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Advice and tips before washing Laundry care symbols Dry clean symbol Bleach instructions W ash water temperature W ash cycle Ironing instructions Special drying instructions T umble dry heat setting T umble dry cyc le[...]

11 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Advice and tips before washing Colored cotton Colored cotton items labeled 140 °F (60 °C) should be washed on HOT , at first time in order to remove any excess dye. If you do not do so, there is a risk that the color will run. Use detergent without bleach in order to preserve the col[...]

12 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Advice and tips before washing Detergents Due to environmental concerns, we discourage the use of chlorine bleach in your Asko washing machine. The tumbling wash action, temperature control options, extended wash times and proper amount of detergent are sufficient to remove most stains. Laundry[...]

13 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Advice and tips before washing Recommended powder detergents 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 dete[...]

14 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Advice and tips before washing Detergent Amounts Based on W ater Hardness The amount of detergent needed can vary due to differences in water hardness. T o determine the water hardness in your area, contact your local water utility or area water softening company . The harder the water , the mo[...]

15 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Operating instructions Sort your laundry . See the "Advice and T ips" section before washing. Always place underwire bras and similar garments that can damage the washing machine in a laundry net. Empty pockets. Coins, nails, and the like can cause damage to the machine and f[...]

16 Operating instructions Liquid Bleach When using liquid bleach, follow the bleach manufacturer ’s recommendations. The bleach will be automatically dispensed at the proper time during the wash cycle. Do not fill above the compartment’ s maximum fill level. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clot[...]

17 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Program chart HEAVILY SOILED SANITARY BULKY ITEMS EVERYDA Y WEAR WHITE SYNTHETIC TOWEL/ BEDDING SILK/ GENTLE QUICK WASH WOOL/ HANDWASH Default Selectable Default Selectable Default Selectable Default Selectable Default Selectable Default Selectable Default Selectable Default Selectable[...]

18 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Operating instructions Select settings and options By changing options and settings you can adjust the washing program to suit your own specific requirements. Y ou can of course change the options at any time until you start a wash program W ash Select temperature by pressing the W ash button u[...]

19 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Contents Selecting Options Pre-wash Use this option for loads that need pre-treatment. Adds 16 minutes pre-wash and drain. Extend W ash Adds time to the wash for better stain removal. Extra Rinse Provides an additional rinse. Use this option to ensure the removal of detergent or bleach residue [...]

20 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Proper care of your washer can extend its life. This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely . Cleaning your washer Exterior - Wipe up detergent, bleach, and other spills with a soft, damp cloth or sponge as they occur . Do not use any solvents, as these can damage the [...]

21 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the drain filter The drain filter is used to catch items such as threads, coins, pins, buttons, and items left in pants pockets. The drain filter needs to be cleaned regularly otherwise drain problems could occur . Caution : Be careful when draining if[...]

22 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules • Use warm water for soaking or pre-washing stained laundry . Hot [...]

23 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com T roubleshooting Most problems are easily solved if you understand the cause. If the machine shows an error code in the display , consult the fault code descriptions below for a possible cure. Once you've tried the following suggestions, turn the power to the washer of f. Next, turn the ma[...]

24 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com T echnical data Dimension (inches) 27"x31"x40 1/4"(WxDxH) (Door open D: 51 1/4") Unit Weight (lbm) 198.4(Net) / 227(Gross) W ash capacity 3.8 cu.ft. IEC, 3.29 cu.ft. DOE Spin Speed (RPM) 1 100 rpm max. Operating W ater Pressure 4.5~145 PSI (30~1000 kPa) Electrical Spec. 120V[...]

25 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Installation instructions Read these instructions carefully and completely before you install the machine. The installation should be carried out by a qualified person who is familiar with all local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing connections. Cosmetic damage must be reported t[...]

26 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Level adjustment 1. The washer must be installed on a sturdy and solid floor or the unit may make considerable noise, vibrate and cause a malfunction. 2. Adjust the level of washer using adjustable legs. • Please check if there is any gap between the four adjustable legs and the floor . • T[...]

27 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Installation instructions Drain system • Never forget to install drain hose before operating your washer . • Open the packing box, and there is a drain hose inside the drum. • Connect the drain hose to the drain outlet at the back side of the washer . • T op of laundry tub must be at le[...]

28 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Positioning the washer The location must be large enough to fully open the washer door . W asher dimensions Minimum installation spacing for recessed area installation. The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing allowed. Additional spacing should be considered for installation a[...]

29 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Service and guarantee Asko Appliances Inc. will not pay for: Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the appliance. 2. Repair damage due to shipment, delivery , installation, misuse or abuse. 3. Instruct how to use the appliance. 4. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 5. Corre[...]

30 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com It is important to register your product warranty by logging onto www .askousa.com /customercare/registration and filling out all required fields within 90 days from the date of purchase. After doing so, you will be e-mailed a certificate that will extend the original warranty for one additiona[...]

31 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com Quick guide W ashing • Empty pockets and close zippers. • Read the item’s laundry label. • Sorting laundry . Place underwire bras in a laundry net. Load the laundry • T urn the unit on by pressing the main power switch. • Load the laundry and close the door . Detergent compartment ?[...]