User manual ASKO 20605 QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] The power must be on before you can open the glass door, set the programs or start the machine. Star t/Stop Button Once you've selected a program and options, press this button to start the washer. (See "Interrupting or Cancelling a Program" on the next page. ) Door Open Button When the washer has completed a program, press this button to open the glass door. Please note that the power must be on and the washer drained to open the door. Preset Programs This model has four preset programs, as defined in the table below. [. . . ] To select a program, simply press one of the program buttons then press Start. Preset Program P1 P2 P3 P4 NOTES: Wash Cycle Light wash Light wash Quick wash Hand wash Types of Laundry Normally soiled loads Normally soiled perma press Lightly soiled fabrics Washable silks, nylon, etc. Wash Temp (1) 140° F 105° F 105° F 85° F Spin Speed (1) (2) 1600 1600 1600 800 rpm rpm rpm rpm # of Rinses 5 5 3 3 Short Spin 2 2 0 1 Long Spin yes yes yes no (1) You can temporarily adjust the temperature settings and spin speed. (See "Temporary Program Changes" below. ) (2) These are the maximum spin speed settings allowed for the program. You can easily customize the preset programs to best fit your laundry needs. See "Customizing the Preset Programs" in your Use and Care Guide. Temporar y Program Changes You can make temporary changes to the wash temperature and/or spin speed on the preset programs. Simply press the button for the preset program you want to use then follow the instructions below. Temperature ­ Press until the desired temperature displays in the LCD window. (The options are 85°, 105°, 120°, 140°, 160°, 175°, and 205°. ) If you also want to change the spin speed, read the following paragraph, otherwise, press Start. The program time toggles between the hours (e. g. , 1h) and the minutes (e. g. , 22). P1 P2 P3 P4 Start Stop 105° 43 Preset Programs Displays the program that is selected/running. Start Indicates that you pressed Start and the program is running. Stop Indicates that the program has ended or that you pressed Stop. THE DETERGENT DRAWER The detergent drawer on ASKO washers automatically dispenses the detergent and fabric softener at the appropriate times. Simply pull the drawer out and pour the measured amounts of detergent and softener into the proper compartments (as illustrated) and close the drawer. If you use liquid detergent, you will need to use the main wash compartment partition packaged with your washer. (See your Use and Care Guide. ) NOTE: We recommend that you don't use bleach in your ASKO washer. The tumbling wash action, temperature control options and extended wash times are sufficient to remove most stains. Main wash detergent Prewash detergent Fabric softener The detergent drawer is equipped with an optional child safety catch. (See your Use and Care Guide. ) DETERGENT AND . ABRIC SO. TENER AMOUNTS Because ASKO washers use less water than conventional top-loading washers, you need less detergent and fabric softener. We recommend that you use a low-sudsing powder detergent only, preferably a high-efficiency (HE) detergent designed specifically for front-loading washers. [. . . ] We recommend that you use a low-sudsing powder detergent only, preferably a high-efficiency (HE) detergent designed specifically for front-loading washers. (Liquid detergents tend to suds more, which make them more difficult to rinse out. ) Detergent ­ The amount of detergent needed varies, depending on the detergent you use. For high-efficiency detergent specifically for front-loading washers, you should use the amounts recommended by the manufacturer. [. . . ]