Recommended powder detergents
ASKO washers use 50% to 75% less detergent
than most other washers. This is because of their
low water consumption and the fact that all the
wash water is repeatedly circulated through the
laundry, ensuring that all the detergent is fully
utilized. We recommend that you use powder
detergents made specifically for front-loading
washers. These are sometimes called HE
(High-Efficiency) detergents. Please visit our
homepage www.askousa.com to see the powder
detergents we recommend for ASKO washers.
We recommend that you do not use any powder
detergent that doesn’t wash completely out of the
detergent drawer.
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 hard water (9+) you may need to wash at
lower temperatures to prevent hard water deposits
from forming in the tank and wash system.
Amount of detergent to use
The amount of detergent needed varies among
the different brands, but for most detergents, you
need only one or two tablespoons. Using too
much detergent can result in detergent residue
being left in your clothes, which can cause them
to appear gray or dingy. You should start with a
small amount of detergent and increase it only if
the cleaning results are unsatisfactory.
Additionally, you should never put detergent in
the prewash compartment unless you are using
a wash program that has a prewash cycle. This
could cause excess foaming, which could damage
the machine.
The amount of detergent needed can also depend
on the hardness of the water in your area. See
the “Detergent Amounts Based on Water
Hardness” section on the next page for more
details.
Recommended detergent amounts based on water hardness
Detergent amounts
Main Wash
Pre Wash
Water hardness
1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon
Soft (0-3 grains per gal.)
1 to 2 tablespoons
1 teaspoon
Medium (4-8 grains per gal.)
2 to 3 tablespoons
1 teaspoon
Hard (9+ grains per gal.)
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