(It prevents the tub from shaking while the machine Is being transported.) WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSI 11 How to use the machine Contents: How to use the machine 2 Guide to parts 2 The control panel 3 Opening the door 3 Sorting the washing 4 Detergent 5 Which program should I use? 6 Program examples 6-7 Care of the machine 8 Safety 9 If the machine won't work 9 Technical details 10 Installation 10-11 Follow the figures in the strip through this booklet for brief instructions on how to use the machine. Full details and comments can be found below the strip and must be fully read before operating the washing machine. Guide to parts Removing the transport braces Adjusting the feet Building in the machine Electrical installation Water supply Draining connection Problems ans Solutions 12-14 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS14 Warranty 15 Instructions summary 16 How to use the machine Choosing the right program - Detergent and fabric conditioner compartment Door Environment facts Choose the right program You can save considerable energy by not using ’stronger’ programs than necessary. • Using the normal cycle of this washer will enable the higher spin speed to be used to reduce the amount of moisture that must be removed by tumble drying the clothes. Detergent Using more detergent does not improve the washing performance, but merely imposes an extra load on the environment. Try reducing the amount of detergent you use, and increase it only if the results are unsatisfactory. 2 r 1. Turn the selector to the desired program. Off 2. Open the door by pressing % Open If the door does not open, see below. The control panel Program control knob The program control knob must be turned clockwise only. Temperature options Program selector with On/Off switch a asko Indicating lamp Lights to show that the power is turned on. Main ON/OFF Switch Must not be on "Off" when opening the door X-Hot Hot WarmlMI- /"■"N I cat« I Dali I cat« wash Quick Opan Cold Off (I) Parmanant pr*«* w Temperature You can select four different temperatures: Extra hot: Gives 160° F, during main wash, works only when Hot is pressed as well Hot: Gives 140° F, during main wash Warm: Gives 105° F, during main wash Cold: Gives cold water during main wash Quick When you put in the Quick-button you get a short program, with three rinses and a short spin. tpO The door can be opened only when the program control knob is at the end of a program. If it has stopped anywhere else, turn it drain to pump out the water. The door can be opened about two minutes after pumping out. 3 ... and press the door shut. (It cannot be slammed shut.) i Sort the washing Sort clothes by color, fiber content, amount of soil, lint shedding properties (cotton, chenile, and terrycloth shed), lint attracting properties (permanent press, corduroy, velveteen, flannel and synthetics attract) and those requiring a delicate cycle. Most clothes and other washable items have permanent care labels. Read these labels carefully! Care label instructions and warnings should be followed for the best cleaning results. Load the Washer Properly The following chart shows how full to load the washer for the best results. The load size depends on what types of fabrics you are washing. Permanent press items need room to move freely during washing for the most wrinkle-free results. Therefore, fill the machine only half full for permanent press loads. These items should only have a brief spin cycle after which they should be promptly removed from the washer for drying, follow the guidelines on the Program Charts for "permanent press, synthetics". Machine washable wool loads should only be one-third full for the cleanest results in this shortened cycle. Recommended load sizes Full load Half load Third Load Cotton Linen Permanent Press Synthetics Acrylics Special finish cottons Wool (machine washable) Silk Acetates Halt load How much is in a full load ? If the drum is filled without packing it tightly, it will hold the equivalent of two sheets, pillow cases and mattress pad or thin blanket off of a queen size bed or two king size sheets, two pillow cases and two to four bath towels. Water level in the washer There is no need to set a load size or water level because the Asko Automatic Level Control System automatically selects the correct amount of water for each load. Preparing clothes for washing •Turn delicate items, sweaters and t-shirts inside out to prevent pilling and to protect the prints. • Empty pockets and turn them inside out. • Remove any sharp ornaments, pins or buckles to prevent snags. • Close zippers and hooks to prevent snagging • Tie saches and strings to prevent tangling. • Mend any small rips or tears to prevent them from getting New colored items Read labels car...