Asko W6641 W661 operating instructions Asko Washer Features

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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 pages 10 through 17.

Below is an illustration of the external parts and features of your ASKO washer.

SENSOR LEVEL CONTROL (SLC)

ENGLISH

ASKO washers do not need high, medium, or low water

level settings to compensate for different sized loads.

ASKO units have a consumption sensor—Sensor Level

Control—that ensures 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.

 

Detergent and Fabric

Power

TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Softener Dispenser

Button

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,

Type Plate

 

(with Type

Control

and Serial

Panel

Number)

 

 

Glass

 

Door

 

Outer Door

 

(W6221 and W6661)

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.

Refer to “The door won’t open” section in the Troubleshooting chart on page 21 for instructions on how to open the glass door in case of a mechanical or power failure.

Models W6021 and W6221

On these models, the unit must be at the end of a program to open the glass door. If you need to stop or interrupt a program after you start the machine, press

the Door Open button (). Any water in the machine will be pumped out and the door should open on its own. To restart the washer, close the door, add detergent (if needed), and turn the controls to the desired settings.

Models W6641 and W6661

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.

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.

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.

SUPER RINSE OPTION

This option is designed for people with sensitive skin

or who are allergic to detergents. It can also be used for

large, heavily soiled loads.

SPIN OPTIONS

ASKO washers have faster spin speeds than most other

washers, which decreases the time it takes to dry your

laundry by up to half. The spin speeds range from 400

rpm to 1600 rpm, depending on the model. You can

also turn the spin cycle off.

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Contents USE and Care Guide Child Safety Features Important Safety InstructionsAsko Washer Features Leveling the Machine Installation InstructionsSpecifications Removing the Shipping SupportsDrain Outlet Connection Freestanding InstallationStacked Installation BUILT-IN InstallationSorting the Laundry Advice for Persons with Sensitive SkinGeneral Laundry Advice Preparing the LaundryCare Label Instructions Recommended Powder Detergents Detergent DrawerDetergents Liquid DetergentsDetergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness Recommended Wash TemperaturesFabric Softeners Fabric DyeingW6021 Operating Instructions Control PanelW6021 Programs and Options Spin Speed Control Door Open Button Temperature Control Program ControlW6221 Operating Instructions W6221 Programs and OptionsUnderstanding the LCD Window W6641 and W6661 Operating InstructionsPreset Programs Customizing the Preset Program ButtonsMaking Temporary Program Changes Options On/Off Temp Spin Delayed StartSetting Speed Wash Program OptionsPrograms TemperatureProgramming Instructions Navigating the Program MenuSpin Speed Restoring a Preset ProgramDelayed Start Changing the Language on the LCD WindowW6641 and W6661 Error Messages CHILD-SAFESTART ButtonCHILD-SAFE Menu Button Cleaning the PIN Trap Care and Maintenance InstructionsCleaning the Detergent Drawer Cleaning ThecontrolpanelAsko washing machine Common Laundry ProblemsProblem Possible Cause Suggested Solution Are solely responsible for what you wash in yourTroubleshooting Emergency Drain HoseBefore YOU Call Oversudsing Door won’t openMachine won’t start Extreme vibration during spin cycleAM Appliance Group will not PAY for For NON-RESIDENTIAL InstallationsIndex Index