G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
Preparing your Laundry
Separate Fabrics and Pre-treat
Ensure the best wash/dry results by preparing your laundry before you wash. Read and follow guidelines on fabric labels. Separate laundry by fabric type, color and fabric care instructions.
•Fasten all hooks, zippers and buttons to prevent snags and pulls.
•Tie strings, sashes, etc., and remove any
•Empty pockets of garments.
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•Put any delicate items – bras, shoulder pads, tights, hosiery, and underwear – in mesh laundry bag to prevent tangles.
•Mend any torn items to prevent further damage.
Pre-washing
For excessively soiled clothes with embedded dirt, such as work clothes or children’s play clothes, use the
Pre-treating
Use a
Choosing Laundry Aids
Laundry Detergent
The ASKO washer/dryer gets fabrics clean with smaller amounts of HE* laundry detergent. If you are used to a
Amount: Use 1 – 2 Tablespoons of (HE*) powdered laundry detergent, or the equivalent amount of high efficient (HE) liquid detergent. For
Adjust amounts for heavily or lightly soiled garments. Use more in hard water; less in soft water.
ecoVantage™ Laundry Detergent
For best results with your ASKO combination washer/dryer, use ecoVantage HE (high efficiency),
has an oxygenated cleaning agent in a perfume & dye- free (sensitive) formula. Order ecoVantage by calling
Liquid Fabric Softener
Using fabric softener in the dispenser section (#3) helps items release from the drum after the spin cycle, helping clothes dry faster and wrinkle less.
Amount: Use
Adjust amounts for heavily or lightly soiled garments. Use more in hard water; less in soft water.
Note: Never exceed the recommended amount of liquid fabric softener and do not use fabric softener sheets. Doing either could cause damage to fabrics, your washer/dryer and impair wash results.
Bleach
Using liquid chlorine bleach is not recommended with the ASKO laundry products washer/dryer. However, for
* HE = high efficient, low sudsing laundry detergent.
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