Asko W6761, W6441WH, W6021 Fabric Softeners, Fabric Dyeing, Recommended Wash Temperatures

Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness

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 harder the water, the more detergent you may need. Refer to the chart below for the recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness. Remember, you should adjust the amount of detergent you use by small amounts until you find the correct amount.

Note that 12 grains and higher is extremely hard 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 extremely hard water (9+) you may need to wash at lower temperatures to prevent hard water deposits from forming in the tank and wash system.

Different brands of detergent have different amounts of phosphorous for softening water. If you have hard water and use a detergent with less than 8.7% phosphorous content, you may need to use more detergent or use a detergent with a higher phosphorous content.

Recommended Detergent Amounts Based on Water Hardness

	Detergent Amounts
Water Hardness	Prewash	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

FABRIC SOFTENERS

Fabric softeners are available in several concentrations. We recommend that you use only two tablespoons of

fabric softener. If more softening is desired, try adding slightly more the next time.

FABRIC DYEING

To dye fabrics in your washing machine, pour the dye directly into the drum, not in the detergent compartment. Select Normal wash with the Super Rinse option and use the temperature recommended on the dye package. If you’re dyeing polyester, select a spin speed of 800

rpm.

After you have removed the dyed items, be sure to clean the drum before you wash a load of laundry. Do this by running the empty machine through a Normal wash program using the normal amount of detergent.

RECOMMENDED WASH TEMPERATURES

Different fabrics require different wash temperatures. The table below gives recommended wash temperatures for different fabrics as well as recommended programs, load

sizes, and spin options. These are only suggestions. We recommend that you always refer to the care label instructions (see page 7).

	Wash	Wash	Load	Spin
Fabric Type	Temp.	Program	Size (1)	Options (2)
White cotton w/out elastic	140–205° F	Normal	Full	Long spin, high rpm
and/or decorative trim
White cotton w/elastic	120–140° F	Normal	Full	Long spin, high rpm
and/or decorative trim
Colored cotton	120–140° F	Normal	Full	Long spin, high rpm
Linen (white and colorfast)	120–140° F	Normal	Half	Short spin, low rpm
Cotton/polyester blends	105–120° F	Normal/Permanent press	Half	Short spin, low rpm
Polyester/acrylic blends	105–120° F	Normal/Permanent press	Half	Short spin, low rpm
Rayon and acetate	105° F	Delicate/Wool	Half	Short spin, low rpm
Washable silk and nylon	85° F (cold)	Delicate/Wool	Third	Short spin, low rpm
Washable wool and	85–105° F	Delicate/Wool	Third	Short spin, low rpm
wool blends	(cold)
Handwash wool & silk (3)	85° F (cold)	Delicate/Wool	Third	Short spin, low rpm

NOTES:

(1)The load size should be determined by the type of fabric being washed. (See page 6.)

(2)Spin speed options are not available on all models.

(3)Some hand-washable wool and silk items should not go through a spin cycle. These items should be removed from the washer then pressed out in a terry towel to remove excess water before being hung up or laid flat to dry.

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