... and press the door
shut.
(It cannot be slammed
shut.)
Sort the washing
Sort clothes by color, fiber content, amount of soil, lint
shedding properties (cotton, chenile, and terrycioth
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 carefullyl 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
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9
m
Full load
O
1/3 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 ciothes 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
Half load
New colored items
Read labels carefully! If a label says “Wash Separately",
the item will lose color (excess dye) for the first few
washings. To minimize the possibility of this color
transferring to white or lighter colored items, wash new
colored garments with items of similar color or alone
before wearing. Bright reds and oranges on cottons are
the dyes most likely to transfer colors to the wash load.
Fluorescent colors should always be washed separately.
Prewash or not?
When washing items that are only slightly soiled, the
prewash cycle can be omitted. Starting the machine at
the main wash stage will save about 25 minutes.
