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Menu Enter
P1
P2
P3 P4
THE CONTROL PANELTHE CONTROL PANEL
Models W660 and W640 have ASKO’s state-of-the-art EasyControl™ panel, as illustrated below. To select a wash program, simply press
one of the preset program buttons then press Start. Refer to “Preset Programs” below for a definition of these programs.
Door Open Button
Press to open the
glass door.
Preset Programs
Press one of these buttons to
select a program.
LED Window
Displays the wash program, spin speed,
temperature settings, and program run time.
Power Button
Press to turn on
power to the
machine.
Program Selection Controls
These buttons allow you to customize the preset program settings,
such as wash temperatures, spin speed, rinses, display language,
etc. Refer to the Use and Care Guide for instructions.
Power Indicator Light
Glows when the power
is turned on.
Start/Stop Button
Press to start or
stop a program.
Preset ProgramsPreset Programs
This model has four preset programs, as defined in the table below. To select a program, simply press one of the program buttons and press Start.
Preset Wash Spin # of Short Long
Program Wash Cycle Types of Laundry Temp
(1)
Speed
(1)
(2)
Rinses Spin Spin
P1 Normal White cotton 140° F 1600 rpm
(3)
5 2 yes
P2 Normal Normal/Perm Press 105° F 1600 rpm
(3)
5 2 yes
P3 Super Quick Lightly soiled fabrics 105° F 1600 rpm
(3)
2 0 yes
P4 Wool/Hand Washable wool, silk, nylon 85° F 800 rpm 3 1 no
NOTES:
(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 (except Super Quick).
(3)
Model W640 has a maximum spin speed of 1400 rpm.
Temporary Program ChangesTemporary 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. The settings will revert to normal at the end of the program.
Temperature – Press until the desired temperature displays in the LED window. If you also want to change the spin speed, read the
following paragraph, otherwise, press Start.
Spin Speed – Press until the desired spin speed displays in the LED window then press Start.
You can easily customize the preset programs to best fit your laundry needs. See “Customizing the Preset Programs” in your Use and Care Guide.
Power ButtonPower Button
The Power button turns the power to the machine on and off. When the power is on, the power indicator light glows red. The power
must be on before you can open the glass door, set the programs or start the machine.
Start/Stop ButtonStart/Stop Button
This button starts or stops a program. To stop a program, press and hold this button for a few seconds. If you stop a program
using the Start/Stop button, you will have to reselect a program and press Start/Stop to restart the machine.
DooDoor Open Buttonr Open Button
The power must be on and you must press this button to open the glass door. There will be a few seconds delay before the door opens.
If you need to open the door during a wash or rinse cycle, press and hold Door Open for a few seconds. The machine will stop and
automatically drain enough water so the door can be opened safely. The program will resume when you close the door. For instructions
on how to open the door manually in case of power failure, refer to your Use and Care Guide.
We know you’re excited about owning an ASKO washing machine and you’re anxious to get started, so here is a brief summary of the
operating procedures. To get the most of the features of your machine, we recommend that you read your Use and Care Guide.
Washer Quick Start Guide
W640/W660
Start/Stop
