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Operating Instructions

Washing Machine

W8844 XL

WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.

We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfil your needs for many years 

to come. Scandinavian design combines clean lines, everyday functionality 

and high quality. These are key characteristics of all our products and the 

reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the world.
To get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that you read the 

operating instructions before using the machine. The operating instructions 

also include information on how you can help protect the environment.

Summary of Contents for W8844XL W

Page 1: ...for many years to come Scandinavian design combines clean lines everyday functionality and high quality These are key characteristics of all our products and the reason they are greatly appreciated throughout the world To get the most out of your new machine we recommend that you read the operating instructions before using the machine The operating instructions also include information on how you...

Page 2: ...Cleaning the trap and the drainage pump 12 Cleaning the detergent compartment 12 Cleaning the outside of the machine 12 Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid unpleasant smells 12 Rinse holes under the agitator 12 If you have hard water 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 The washer door will not open 14 Opening the door in an emergency 14 After power failure 14 Wet washing still in the machine 14 Error me...

Page 3: ... not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture Activate Child safe start button lock You can activate the Child safe start option button lock to prevent children from starting the washing machine see the Settings section Activate child safety catch for detergent compartment On the inside of the detergent compartment is a child safety catch Activated child safety catch Inactivated child safety ca...

Page 4: ...d for recy cling In order to prevent injuries the machine must be rendered unusable once the decision has been made to dispose of it Contact your local authority for information about where and how your machine can be correctly recycled SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 5: ... find out what produces the best results COLOURED COTTON Coloured cotton garments labelled with washing instruction 60 C must be washed at 60 C initially to remove any excess dye Failure to observe this advice could lead to the colour running Use detergent without bleach to preserve the colour of the fabric UNBLEACHED LINEN Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed at 60 C using detergent without ...

Page 6: ...or heavily soiled washing DETERGENTS Eco labelled detergents are less harmful to the environment Detergent overdosing does not give better washing results it merely causes a greater impact on the environment Try to use less detergent and increase only if you are not satisfied with the results DYEING FABRICS If you want to dye fabrics in the machine select the Everyday wash programme with the Super...

Page 7: ...iquid detergent into the front section of the detergent compartment For thick detergent we always recommend using a detergent ball Wash ball or net If you use a wash ball or net place it directly in the drum and select a programme without pre wash NOTE Detergent overdosing does not give better washing results it merely causes a greater impact on the environment can also hinder the wash performance...

Page 8: ...cloths and mops 11 Spin Used to just spin the wash 12 Drain Used when you only want to drain the water from the machine 2 Time program This program adjusts itself to the specified time frame or finish time When using this program it is however important to select a temperature and time suited to how soiled the laundry is The spin speed can be selected freely Specify the desired programme time by p...

Page 9: ...e washing will remain covered by the water from the final rinse stopping it from getting creased If you have selected No drain once the program has ended you must select the Spin or Drain program to drain the water from the machine before you open the washer door Delayed start When you select Delayed start the machine will start 1 24 hours after you press the Start button This option cannot be use...

Page 10: ... stains and heavy soiling on clothing This option adds a cold pre wash and the wash time in cold water is extended by approximately six minutes The main wash time is also extended If the washing is stained such as with blood we recommend Pre soak The washing will soak in cold water for two hours before the wash programme starts Select Pre soak by pressing the button under the symbol The symbol abo...

Page 11: ... to save the selection and return directly to the programme menu if you do not want to make anymore settings YOU CAN CHANGE THE FOLLOWING SETTINGS Child safe You can activate the Child safe start option to prevent children from starting the machine Select Child safe On or Child safe Off Deactivate the Child safe option temporarily for three minutes by simultaneously pressing the buttons as illustr...

Page 12: ...detergent compartment using the release button Rinse the compartment and scrub it clean The cover in the fabric softener compartment can be removed NOTE Do not run the detergent compartment through a dishwasher CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE MACHINE Clean the outside of the machine and the program panel with a mild cleaner Do not use any solvents as these can damage the machine NOTE Do not hose down ...

Page 13: ...any objects 5 Place the agitator in the mounting hole with the F mark towards you Ensure that all the agitator fasteners are in their holes in the drum Push it in until it catches IF YOU HAVE HARD WATER If you live in an area with hard water high limescale content a greyish white coating may form on the washer drum To remove this empty a sachet of citric acid approx 20 gram into the washer drum an...

Page 14: ...nce Unbalance see Unbalance Rearrange the load and start the spin programme or load more washing and restart the washing programme ERROR MESSAGES If an error occurs during the program a message is shown on the display To exit the message after taking measures turn the machine off and then back on The error messages that may be shown in the display are Close the Door Close the washer door and press...

Page 15: ...cotton Connection Cold water 20 C Test method for noise measurement IEC 60704 2 4 Power requirement when machine turned off 0 3 W Power requirement for Delayed Start 6 0 W Power requirement when program finished 3 0 W Detergent PBIS and Anti Sudsing Agent 20ml must be added via the detergent compartment TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...

Page 16: ...th 1 Right 31 Bath towel 30 Shirt 1 Front 29 Undershorts 1 Rear 28 T Shirt 1 Front 27 Undershorts 1 Center 26 Pillow case 1 Front 25 Sheet 1 Left 24 Wash cloths 23 Bath towel 1 Right 22 Shirt 1 Center 21 T shirt 1 Rear 20 Undershorts 1 Left 19 Undershorts 1 Front 18 Tablecloth 1 17 T shirt 1 Right 16 Shirt 1 Center 15 Bath towel 1 Left 14 Handkerchiefs 13 Sheets 1 Right 12 Pillow case 1 Rear 11 T ...

Page 17: ...utput Water pressure Wash drum and liquid compartment material Outer casing material Water connection Drain 595 mm 700 mm 82 kg 80 l 10 kg 400 1400 See type plate See type plate 0 1 1 MPa 1 10 kp cm2 10 100 N cm2 Stainless steel Powder coated and hot galvanized sheet steel or stainless steel 1 5 m pex pipe 1 7 m polypropylene hose ...

Page 18: ...ut off or reduce water flow to the machine Check for leaks Use only the supply hose supplied with the machine Do not re use old hoses or other loose supply hoses DRAINAGE CONNECTION The machine is supplied with a drainage hose attached which must be connected to a drain See the examples below The height must be 600 900 mm above floor level The lower position 600 mm is always preferable Ensure that...

Page 19: ...19 INSTALLATION NOTE Repairs and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified professional 1 Model TYPE 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...division make sure that you know its model designation 1 type designation 2 and serial number 3 The model designation can be found on the panel The type designation and serial number can be found on the type plate on the inside of the washer door NOTE For repairs and maintenance original spare parts must be used ...

Page 21: ...40 403 4 3 1400 10 86 0 92 3 24 5 Every day wash 60 3 1400 10 81 1 61 1 49 6 Quick 40 2 1400 5 36 0 62 0 55 7 Easy Care 403 2 1200 5 80 0 80 1 45 8 Synthetics 40 3 600 3 43 0 54 1 24 9 Wool hand wash 30 3 600 3 94 0 67 0 55 10 Rinse 1 1400 5 18 0 10 0 21 11 Spin 1400 5 0 0 08 0 16 12 Drain 0 01 1 Consumption data may vary from the given values depending on variations in water pressure water hardne...

Page 22: ...22 YOUR NOTES ...

Page 23: ...23 YOUR NOTES ...

Page 24: ...ramme selector The selected programme is shown in the display The available options depend on the selected programme If the option is available for the selected programme the symbol lights up when you press the button CLOSE THE WASHER DOOR AND PRESS THE START BUTTON The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes ADD DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER AS REQUIRED The detergent packaging will have reco...

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