ASKO 12004 - Manual (Page 5)

Pour detergent (and
fabric softener, if
used) into the appro­
priate sections of the
detergent compart­
ment.
Fabric cofxfilionef compartment
Pre-wash detergent
Fabric conditioner
Detergents-What kincJ-Howinuch?
• Use only low sudsing laundry detergents!
Detergents are available in low, normal and full sudsing
formulas. A detergent's ability to clean is not related to
the amount of suds it produces. Excess suds in a front
loading washer actually interfere with cleaning action
because they cushion the tumbling of clothes. High
sudsing detergents are also more difficult to
completely rinse out.
• Use 1/4 to 1/2 of the recommended U.S. detergents.
Because of the Asko washer's low water consumption
and the fact that all the wash water and detergent are
completely circulated repeatedly through the laundry,
ensuring that all the detergent is fully utilized,
detergent usage is cut by 50% to 75%.
Different brands of detergents recommend using
different amounts. Read ail package labels carefully.
The first time you use any detergent, start with 1/4 of
the recommended amount. (For example: If the label
says use 1 cup, use 1/4 cup.)
If the detergent produces a good, low level of suds,
you may add slightly more detergent if you have very
hard water or if your clothes are not getting perfectly
clean. It is advisable to check your water hardness
with the local water department.
• Recommended detergents.
Avoid normal and full sudsing detergents. The chart
below lists several low sudsing detergents that have
been successfully tested in the Asko washer, along
with the recommended amounts.
Recommended Detergents Main Wash Detergent Amount*
Fab (powder)
Amway SA8 (powder)
Fresh Start (powder)
All (powder)
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
1-2 tablespoons (1/8 cup)
2 tablespoons (1/8 cup) to 1/4 cup
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup
* Add slightly less additional detergent for prewash (program 1 only).
In general, liquid detergents tend to be higher sudsing
than powders.
Do not use powder detergents that do not wash
completely out of the detergent cup as the machine
fills with water.
Liquid detergents
Liquid detergents tend to produce more suds than powder
detergents. When trying a liquid detergent for the first time,
start out with a very small amount, such as 1 to 2 table­
spoons. Liquid detergents can be used for all programs
without pre-wash. Add it into the main wash compartment.
B/each
The use of bleaches is not necessary with these
machines, nor is it recommended.
Fabric softeners
Use 1/3 to 1/2 of the recommended amount of fabric
softener, because of the low water usage of the Asko
washer. Fabric softeners are available in several
concentrations. Read the labels carefully and use only
1/3 to 1/2 of the recommended amount. (For example:
If the label says to use 1 capful, use 1/4 capful.) If
more softening is desired, try adding slightly more the
next time.
Oversudsing
The use of anything other than a low sudsing
detergent can cause severe oversudsing. If this
happens, run the wash through one or more rinse
programs (starting on 5) until items are thoroughly
rinsed. Then, run the empty washer through an entire
wash program (starting on 1) to clear the machine of
any remaining high sudsing detergent.
Note: Detergents: 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 usft and
increase it only if the results are unsatisfactory.
Clean the detergent
compartment regularly
1. Pull out the compartment
and remove the fabric
conditioner insert.
2. Select any program.
3. Clean the compartment
with a brush while water
flows through it.
4. When finished, select
program 8 to pump the
water out of the machine.