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.

Operating Instructions
Washing Machine
ASKO W8844 XL

WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.

 CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Cleaning the detergent compartment 12

General 3 Cleaning the outside of the machine 12

Child safety 3 Cleaning the inside of the machine to avoid

unpleasant smells 12
Installation 4
Rinse holes under the agitator 13
Overflow guard function 4
If you have hard water 13
Transport/winter storage 4
Packing material 4
TROUBLESHOOTING 14

Recycling 4 The washer door will not open 14

Opening the door in an emergency: 14
ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING 5
The machine will not start 14
Laundry label symbols 5
After power failure 14
Sorting your laundry 5
Wet washing still in the machine 14
Clothing 5
Error messages 15
Laundry labels 5
Coloured cotton 5
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 16

Unbleached linen 5 Information on energy labelling 16

Wool 5 Information for test institute 17

Rayon fibres and synthetic fibres 5 Technical data 17

Save time and energy 6 INSTALLATION 18

High water level 6
Positioning the washing machine 18
Economy and efficiency 6
Adjusting the feet 18
Detergents 6
Connection to water supply 18
Dyeing fabrics 6
Drainage connection 18
USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE 7 Electrical installation 19

Add detergent and fabric softener 7 BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE

Programme selection 8 DIVISION 20
Selecting options 9 Before contacting the service division 20
During the programme 10
PROGRAMME CHART 21
SETTINGS 11
QUICK GUIDE 24
How to choose the settings: 11
Making a selection: 11
Saving a selection: 11
You can change the following settings: 11
Cleaning the trap and the drainage pump 12

Original Instructions

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL children without supervision.

• Keep the operating instructions in a
CHILD SAFETY
safe place.
• Children must be watched to ensure
• The appliance is intended exclusively
they do not play with the machine.
for use in households.
• Always close the washer door and
• The machine should only be used for
start the programme immediately after
washing items as described in these
you have added detergent.
instructions. It is not intended for dry
cleaning. • Do not allow small children to use or
play with the washing machine.
• Use only detergent intended for
machine washing! • Store detergent and fabric softener out
of the reach of children.
• Use only detergents and softeners
for machine wash. Manufacturer may Activate Child-safe start (button
not assume responsibility for any lock)
damage and eventual discolouring You can activate the Child-safe start
of gaskets and plastic components option (button lock) to prevent children
as a consequence of incorrect use of from starting the washing machine (see
bleach and/or colouring agents. the Settings section).
• Never use detergents containing
solvents, since there is a danger of Activate child safety catch (for
creating toxic gasses which may detergent compartment)
damage the machine and result in On the inside of the detergent
ignition or explosion. compartment is a child safety catch.
• Repairs and maintenance relating to
safety or performance must be carried
out by a qualified professional.
• Disconnect power to the machine
before repair and service. Activated child Inactivated child
• Damaged mains cables must only be safety catch safety catch
replaced by a qualified electrician.
• This machine can be used by children
aged 8 and upwards, and by people
with reduced physical capacity,
mental ability, memory loss or lacking
experience and knowledge. These
individuals must be supervised when
using the machine or have instructions
on how to use the machine and
understand the risks that can occur. When the child safety catch is activated
• Cleaning and maintenance of the you must press the release button to pull
machine must not be performed by out the detergent compartment.

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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION PACKING MATERIAL

• Conduct installation and connection Please sort waste materials in
in accordance with the separate accordance with local guidelines.
installation instructions.
• Installation of water and electricity, RECYCLING
if required, must be carried out by a This washing machine is manufactured
qualified professional. and labelled for recycling. In order to
• Remove any transport protection prevent injuries, the machine must be
devices before using the machine, made unusable once the decision has
see the separate installation been taken to dispose of it. Contact
instructions. your local authority for information
about where and how your machine
OVERFLOW GUARD FUNCTION should be correctly recycled.
If the water level in the machine rises
above normal, the overflow guard
function begins to pump water out
and shuts off the water intake. If the
water level has not dropped within 60
seconds, the programme is terminated.

TRANSPORT/WINTER STORAGE
If the machine is to be transported or
stored in unheated premises where the
temperature can fall below freezing, do
as follows:
• Empty the filter and the drainage
pump. See the “Care and cleaning”
chapter.
• Shut off the water to the washing
machine, loosen the supply hose to
the intake valve and let the water run
out from the valve and hose.
• After emptying the pump, a small
amount of water may remain in the
machine. This does not affect quality
or damage the machine.

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ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING

LAUNDRY LABEL SYMBOLS

Examples of washing instructions and recommended programmes. Always follow the washing instructions for each
garment.

Laundry labels Material Program

Cotton, linen, white and light-coloured items. Everyday wash 60 °C to 90 °C

Cotton, linen, cotton/polyester.
Quick 60 °C
Light and dark-coloured garments.
Acrylic, viscose, modal, acetate, polyester, polyamide and
Easy Care 40 °C
elastane. Light and dark-coloured garments.

Wool, silk and other very delicate garments Wool/hand wash 30 °C to 40 °C

or

Here are some tips that may help you before washing. COLOURED COTTON
Coloured cotton garments labelled with washing
SORTING YOUR LAUNDRY instruction 60 °C must be washed at 60 °C initially to
Sort items according to: remove any excess dye. Failure to observe this advice
could lead to the colour running. Use detergent without
• how soiled they are bleach to preserve the colour of the fabric.
• colour
• material UNBLEACHED LINEN
Unbleached linen fabrics should be washed at 60 °C,
CLOTHING using detergent without bleach or optical brighteners.
1. Do up zips and close Velcro straps so that they don’t Heavily soiled linen can be washed at higher
harm fabrics. temperatures, but not too often as the heat may destroy
the sheen and strength of the linen.
2. New coloured items may contain excess dye and
should therefore be washed separately the first few
times. WOOL
3. Turn delicate items inside out. This reduces the risk These fabrics are labelled for either machine wash or for
of burling and fading. hand wash. The machine’s Wool/hand wash programme
is at least as gentle as washing by hand. Wool is
4. Empty pockets and wash them inside out if possible. especially sensitive to processes such as washing. If
you do not wish to spin dry, you can squeeze out the
water using terry towels. In this case select No spin.
However, most garments can withstand a short spin.
Choose a short spin by selecting a spin speed of 800
rpm or less.

RAYON FIBRES AND SYNTHETIC

FIBRES
Materials made of rayon fibres, such as viscose, and
some synthetic fibres are very delicate and require much
space so as not to crease. Only half fill the drum when
LAUNDRY LABELS washing and choose a spin speed of 800 rpm or lower.
Look at the item’s laundry label. The table below shows NOTE!
suitable wash programmes for different materials and
Viscose and acetates are fragile when wet.
wash loads. Using modern washing machines and
detergents, for example compact detergents, you can
usually wash at lower temperatures. It is a good idea
to use trial and error to find out what produces the best
results.

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 ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE WASHING

SAVE TIME AND ENERGY DYEING FABRICS

Use the Everyday wash programme to save time and If you want to dye fabrics in the machine, select the
energy. This programme has a shorter main wash than Everyday wash programme with the Super rinse option.
Standard cotton 40 °C 60 °C , but is often sufficient for lightly Select temperature according to the dye manufacturer’s
soiled washing. recommendations. Choose a low spin speed if the fabric
to be dyed is a blended material such as polyester/
cotton.
HIGH WATER LEVEL
If you want more water for the main wash and rinses, you NOTE!
can use the High water level option. High water level is Add the dye directly to the washing drum – not to the
used automatically in the Wool/hand wash programme. detergent compartment. After dyeing, you should run
the machine empty using the same program. Use the
ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY normal amount of detergent.
You can save a lot of energy by not using higher
temperature programs than necessary. NOTE!
Due to environmental concerns, we discourage the
• Select Quick if you just need to freshen up shirts or
use of strong chemicals.
exercise clothes, for example. This will save both
water and energy. When using agents for bleaching or stain removal,
• If you select a fast spin speed, this reduces energy there is a risk of rust (corrosion) and discolouration of
consumption when drying in a tumble dryer or drying the machine.
cabinet.
• Always wash with a full load when using the Heavy,
Everyday wash and Standard cotton 40 °C 60 °C
programmes.
• Avoid pre-washing. Modern machines and detergents
clean effectively without pre-washing. Pre-washing is
only necessary for 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.

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USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

ADD DETERGENT AND FABRIC Follow the manufacturers’ recommendations as

regards which type of detergent is suitable for which
SOFTENER
temperature.

Powder detergent
5 Pour the powder into the compartment for the main
1 wash, and pre-wash as well if desired. Do not use the
4
separator in the main detergent compartment.
2 3
Liquid detergent
When using a liquid detergent, observe the detergent
6 manufacturer’s recommendations. We recommend
using a laundry ball with thick detergents. In the main
detergent compartment, use the section wall (A). Add
the detergent into the front compartment of the detergent
dispenser.

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.
1. Pre-wash NOTE!
2. Main wash with liquid detergent. Detergent overdosing does not give better washing
Use the separator (A). results; it merely causes a greater impact on the
3. Main wash with powder detergent. environment.
Do not use the separator.
Try using less detergent, and increase only if you are
4. Fabric softener not satisfied with the results.
5. Release button
Fabric softener
6. Child safety catch
Pour the fabric softener into the compartment with the
symbol. Follow the recommendations on the fabric
softener packaging.
A
NOTE!
Do not fill above the compartment’s maximum fill level.
Otherwise fabric softener will run in too early, which
B
impairs the washing effect.

The quantity of detergent needed depends, amongst

other things, on how hard the water is. See the detergent
pack for details. Phone your local water company to
check the water hardness in your area.
The detergent packaging will have recommendations
for how much detergent you should use. The machine
holds 11 kg of washing. If you only have a small amount
of laundry in the machine, you can reduce the amount of
detergent used.

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 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

PROGRAMME SELECTION Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed

at 60°C. Very lightly soiled laundry often comes clean
You select a programme by turning the programme
already at 40 °C. The spin speed can be selected freely.
selector. The selected programme is shown in the
display. Now use the option buttons to select any
6. Quick
options. See chapter Selecting Options.
Fast program for laundry that just needs freshening up.
The program can be run at any temperature, so follow
the washing instructions for each garment. The lower
the selected temperature, the shorter the program time.
Garments worn next to the skin ought to be washed at
60°C. The spin speed can be selected freely.

7. Easy Care
Programme for synthetic, mixed fibre and easy care
cotton. The programme has a High water level and
as such is also suitable for cushions, quilted jackets
1. Auto and the like. Read the washing instructions carefully
This program automatically adjusts the length of the and remember, for example, that fabric softener must
main wash and the number of rinses to the amount and not be used with the membranes found in some outer
type of laundry loaded in the machine. garments. A washing temperature up to 60 °C and a spin
speed up to 1200 rpm can be selected.
2.Time program
This program adjusts itself to the specified time frame 8. Synthetics
or finish time. When using this program, it is however Programme for delicate garments made of synthetic
important to select a temperature and time suited to how fibre, mixed fibre, rayon and easy care cotton. The
soiled the laundry is. The spin speed can be selected maximum temperature is 60 °C, but follow the washing
freely. instructions for each garment. Many synthetics will come
clean at 40°C. Garments worn next to the skin ought to
Specify the desired programme time by pressing + or -
be washed at 60 °C. The maximum spin speed is 600
on the Time button. The symbol for the programme lights
rpm.
beside the selected time. You can choose a programme
time between 30 minutes and 3 hours. If you choose
9. Wool/hand wash
a 30-minute programme time the maximum wash
temperature will be 30 °C A gentle laundry program for wool, silk, and garments
that should be washed by hand. The highest
3. Heavy temperature is 30 °C. The program has a short spin. The
maximum spin speed is 600 rpm.
Programme for heavily soiled laundry, with dirt that
needs to be fully dissolved before the main wash. A
10. Rinse
pre-wash is used to do this. The machine adapts the
programme time and water consumption to the load size. This program performs one cold rinse cycle + spin.
Suitable for laundry that just needs to be dampened and
4. Standard cotton 40 °C 60 °C for cleaning cloths and mops.

Program for normally to heavily soiled laundry, whites

11. Spin
and colors. You can select the temperature freely,
so follow the washing instructions for each garment. Used to just spin the wash.
60 °C is a good temperature for heavily soiled cotton
garments, as well as for garments worn next to the skin.
12. Drain
Select 40°C if the laundry is less soiled. The spin speed Used when you only want to drain the water from the
can be selected freely. The machine adapts the program machine.
time and water consumption to the load size.

5. Everyday wash
A standard programme for lightly to moderately soiled
laundry. The temperature can be selected freely, so
follow the washing instructions for each garment.

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SELECTING OPTIONS Delayed start

You can select options to adjust the wash programme
When you select Delayed start the machine will start
to suit your own specific requirements. The available
1-24 hours after you press the Start button. This option
options depend on the selected programme. If the option
cannot be used with Time program.
is available for the selected programme, the symbols
lights up when you press the button. • Select Delayed start by pressing the + button under
the time display. Delayed Start is shown for three
The machine will remember the options you select for
seconds.
each programme (applies to Super rinse, High water
level and Super wash). You can still change the selected • By pressing the -/+ buttons under the time display you
options the next time you select the same programme. can delay the start in whole hours up to a maximum of
24 hours. The symbol for Delayed start lights beside
the number of hours.
Temperature • Press Start, and the machine counts down 1 hour at a
• Select the temperature by pressing the -/+ buttons time and starts after the selected delay.
until the desired temperature is displayed. If you change your mind and want to cancel Delayed
• You can select temperatures between cold (-) and start, you must press and hold Stop button for three
90°C. By selecting cold, the wash temperature will seconds.
be the same as the temperature of the water entering
NOTE!
the machine. For Wool/hand wash it is not possible
Remember to press the Start button to start the
to select a temperature above 40 °C, when selecting
programme.
Time program, Synthetics and Easy Care the
maximum temperature is 60 °C.
NOTE!

Spin Make sure the detergent compartment is completely

dry before you add detergent, otherwise there is a
• Select the spin speed by pressing the -/+ buttons until
risk that the detergent will clump before the machine
the desired spin speed is displayed.
starts.
• You can select speeds between 400 and 1400 rpm,
0 (no spin) or No D (no drain). The maximum spin
speed varies according to the programme selected. Super rinse
The speed is shown in the display. Use the Super rinse option if you want to increase the
• 0 , means that the programme does not include a number of rinses. The maximum number of rinses is
spin cycle and ends by draining. seven, and the number of rinses varies depending on the
selected programme.
• No D, No drain means that the programme does not
include a spin cycle and ends with the water from the Recommended for persons with extremely sensitive skin
final rinse still in the machine. The washing will remain and/or in areas with very soft water.
covered by the water from the final rinse, stopping it
• Select Super rinse by pressing the button under the
from getting creased. If you have selected “No drain”,
symbol.
once the programme has ended you must select the
Spin or Drain programme to drain the water from the • The symbol above the button lights when this option
machine before you open the washer door. is activated.

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 USING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

DURING THE PROGRAMME

High water level
Use High water level if a garment’s laundry label shows Time remaining
this symbol. High water level means that additional water The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes.
is used during the main wash and rinse cycles. The time remaining is updated three times during the
programme. The first update takes place after about 15
• Select High water level by pressing the button under
minutes. Once a programme is selected, the estimated
the symbol.
programme time is displayed. This may differ from
• The symbol above the button lights when this option time to time depending on the temperature of the water
is activated. entering the machine and the size of the load. If the
NOTE! programme time is longer than the previous wash with
the same programme, “0:01” will be displayed until
The machine takes in the additional water for the High
the programme finishes. This is normal! The next time
water level about 15 minutes after the main wash has
you use the programme under similar conditions, the
started.
estimated programme time will be more accurate.

Anti crease Stopping or changing a programme

Anti crease means that the drum will rotate for three You can stop a programme by pressing the Stop button
seconds per minute for two hours once the wash for three seconds. ”Stop” appears in the display. To
programme has finished. This function prevents the restart the machine, select a new programme, add any
clothes from lying in the same position and getting extra detergent needed and press the Start button.
creased.
NOTE!
• Select Anti crease by pressing the button under the
Do not open the detergent compartment while the
symbol.
machine is running.
• The symbol above the button lights when this option
is activated. NOTE!
Upon completion of the washing cycle, close the water
Super wash faucet and unplug the mains cord.
Super wash can be selected to better dissolve difficult
stains and heavy soiling on clothing. This options adds
a cold pre-wash and the the wash time in cold water is
extended by approximately six minutes. The main wash
time is also extended.
• Select Super wash by pressing the button under the
symbol.
• The symbol above the button lights when this option
is activated.

Pre-soak
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 above the button lights when this option
is activated.

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SETTINGS

HOW TO CHOOSE THE SETTINGS: YOU CAN CHANGE THE FOLLOWING

1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. SETTINGS:
2. Press and hold the Stop button and then press the Child-safe
main power switch. Then press the Stop button 5
You can activate the Child-safe start option to prevent
times within 10 seconds.
children from starting the machine. Select “Child-safe
3. Select the setting you want to change by turning the On” or “Child-safe Off ”.
programme selector.
Deactivate the Child-safe option temporarily for three
4. Press the Stop once. minutes by simultaneously pressing the buttons as
illustrated:
MAKING A SELECTION:
Turn the programme selector until the desired selection
is shown in the display.

SAVING A SELECTION:
1. Press Stop to save the selection and return to the
settings menu.
2. Press Start to go to the programme menu. Language
Choose from: US English, AU English, Svenska, Dansk,
Options: Norsk, Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol,
Press Start to save the selection and return directly Русский, Nederlands, EU English.
to the programme menu, if you do not want to make
anymore settings. Temperature
Choose between: °C and °F.

Extra rinses
Upon delivery, your washing machine is set to use three
rinses in the Standard cotton 40 °C 60 °C and Everyday
wash.
Choose “Rinses On” for five rinses or “Rinses Off ” for
three rinses.

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 CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE TRAP AND THE CLEANING THE DETERGENT

DRAINAGE PUMP COMPARTMENT
The washing machine has a trap where smaller objects Pull out the detergent compartment using the release
such as coins and hairpins can collect. To clean the trap button.
and the drainage pump, do as follows:
1 Make sure the machine is empty of water and
switched off at the mains.

Rinse the compartment and scrub it clean. The cover in

2 Open the door. the fabric softener compartment can be removed.

3 Unhook the drainage hose from the connector inside

the door and drain the water into a suitable container,
such as a shallow bowl.

NOTE!
Do not run the detergent compartment through a
dishwasher!

4 Turn the cover anti-clockwise to open the pump. CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
Remove the cover. 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 the machine with water!
5 Remove any items and so forth from the pump
housing and the cover. Also check that the pump
CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE
blades right at the back rotate.
MACHINE TO AVOID UNPLEASANT
SMELLS
Run a programme at 90 °C with a small amount of
detergent once a month to avoid problems with odours.
It is not necessary to put any washing in the machine.

6 Screw on the cover, replace the drainage hose on the

hatch pin and close the hatch.

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RINSE HOLES UNDER THE AGITATOR IF YOU HAVE HARD WATER

If you suspect that objects such as nails or paper clips If you live in an area with hard water (high limescale
may have fallen into the wash drum, you should check content), a greyish-white coating may form on the
the space under the agitator. Such objects can rust and washer drum. To remove this, empty a sachet of citric
leave marks on clothing. Nails and other sharp objects acid, approx. 20 gram , into the washer drum and run
can cause holes in fabrics. any 90 °C programme. Repeat if necessary.

Do as follows:
1 Insert a screwdriver or the like into the hole on the
agitator as illustrated and carefully pry to the left.

2 Use your other hand to grasp the agitator and pull it

towards you.

3 Lift the agitator.

4 Remove 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.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING

THE WASHER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN THE MACHINE WILL NOT START
• Check that the main power switch is on. • Is the washer door properly closed? Push it firmly.
• Has the power supply been cut off? Check the house The press the Start button.
fuses (circuit breakers). • Is there power? Check the fuses and residual current
devices (circuit breakers) in the building.
OPENING THE DOOR IN AN • Check that you have not selected Delayed start. To
EMERGENCY: cancel Delayed start, press the Stop button for three
seconds.
WARNING!
AFTER POWER FAILURE
The door may only be opened
Press the main power switch to resume the current
manually if the electric power is cut programme.
and the machine has been drained of
water. WET WASHING STILL IN THE MACHINE
1. Run the Drain programme to empty the water from A small load can under certain circumstances cause
the machine. If this does not work the machine must imbalance Unbalance (see “Unbalance”). Rearrange
be drained manually. See “Cleaning the trap and the the load and start the spin programme, or load more
drainage pump” in the “Care and cleaning” chapter. washing and restart the washing programme.

2. Ensure that the main power switch is turned off and

that the plug has been removed from the wall socket.
3. Take the emergency door opening key (C) (see
figure in the section Using your washing machine)
and insert it into the slot on the right-hand side of the
washing machine door latch. The key is attached on
the back wall of the detergent dispenser. Remove the
detergent dispenser from the washing machine and
take the door opening key.
4. Push the tool downwards to open the washer door.

After use, store the emergency door opening key (C) in

the dedicated compartment (B) (see image in the section
Using your washing machine).

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ERROR MESSAGES Water inlet fault

If an error occurs during the programme a message is Check:
shown on the display. To exit the message after taking • that the tap on the water pipe is open.
measures, turn the machine off and then back on.
• that the filter in the machine’s water intake is not
The error messages that may be shown in the display blocked.
are: Action:

Close the Door 1. Shut off the water tap and unscrew the hose.
Close the washer door and press Start to start the 2. Clean the filter in the intake valve on the machine.
programme.
3. Screw the hose back on and turn on the tap.
Over flow fault 4. Run the program again to check if the fault is fixed.
1. Shut off the water tap. 5. If this does not resolve the problem, call the service
2. See “Drainage error”. division.

Water outlet fault Wash motor fault

Check: Call the service division!

• that no objects are stuck in the drainage hose outlet. Unbalance

• that the drainage pump is not blocked by foreign The machine stops the spin cycle if there is too much
objects. Clean the pump. See the “Care and cleaning” imbalance. The washing machine restarts the spin
chapter. cycle and hopefully the washing is better distributed
• that there are no kinks in the drainage hose. in the drum. This procedure can be repeated up to 10
After the above, run Drain to empty the machine. If this times. If the machine still fails to find a good balance, the
does not resolve the problem, call the service division. programme jumps to the next step.
The error message requires no action.

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INFORMATION ON ENERGY LABELLING

Information sheet, in compliance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 1061/2010

ASKO
Model designation: W8844XLW
Max. washing capacity: 11 kg
Energy efficiency class: A+++
Annual energy consumption (AEC): 251 kWh per year1)
Energy consumption
Standard cotton 60 °C with full load (Et,60): 1,45 kWh
Standard cotton 60 °C with half load (Et,60½): 1,02 kWh
Standard cotton 40 °C with half load (Et,40½): 0,75 kWh
Power consumption
Off-mode (Po): 0,40 W
Left-on mode (Pl): 0,40 W
Annual water consumption (AWC): 11754 litres per year2)
Spin-drying efficiency class: A3)
Maximum spin speed: 1400 rpm
Remaining moisture content: 44 %
Washing program: Standard cotton4) 40 °C 60 °C

Programme time
Standard cotton 60 °C with full load (Tt,60): 210 minutes
Standard cotton 60 °C with half load (Tt,60½): 170 minutes
Standard cotton 40 °C with half load (Tt,40½): 150 minutes
Noise emissions:
Wash phase: 45 dB(A) re 1 pW
Spin phase: 72 dB(A) re 1 pW

1) Based on 220 standard cleaning cycles for Standard cotton 40 °C and 60 °C full and half load, and consumption in accordance with the low power
modes. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the machine is used.
2) Based on 220 standard cleaning cycles for Standard cotton 40 °C and 60 °C full and half load. The actual water consumption will depend on how the
machine is used.
3) Spin-drying efficiency class: On a scale from G (least efficient) to A (most efficient).
4) Standard cotton 40 °C and 60 °C are the standard wash programmes used to compile the information for energy labelling. These programmes are
intended for washing normally soiled cotton textiles and are the most effective programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption.
The actual water temperature may deviate from the specified cycle temperature.

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INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTE

Program Max. load Temp. °C
1)
Auto 1/2
2)
Standard cotton 1/1 40 °C 60 °C

Easy Care 3) 1/2 40

1) Short programme for test institutes, max. 1/2 load.

2) Test programme for cold water connection in accordance with EN 60456.
3) 40 °C programme for test institutes. The 40 °C option must be selected.

Energy labelling
European test standard: EN 60456
40 °C 60 °C
Washing program: Standard cotton , 11 kg cotton
Connection: Cold water 15 °C
Test method for noise measurement: IEC-60704-2-4

TECHNICAL DATA
Height: 850 mm
Width: 595 mm
Depth: 700 mm
Weight: 92 kg
Cylinder volume: 80 l
Rated power: See type plate.
Heater output: See type plate.
Water pressure: 0,1-1 MPa
1-10 kp/cm2
10-100 N/cm2
Wash drum and liquid compartment material: Stainless steel
Outer casing material: Powder-coated and hot-galvanized sheet steel or stainless steel.
Water connection: 1.5 m pex pipe
Drain: 1.7 m polypropylene hose 3/4 BSP connection

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 INSTALLATION

POSITIONING THE WASHING MACHINE

The washing machine can be installed as a built-in or
freestanding unit. Place the machine on a firm surface
with easy access to the plug.

A. Built-in
The washing machine can be installed under a counter
top with a working height of 850-900 mm. Leave a 5 cm
space around the entire machine, including between the
rear edge of the top cover and the wall behind it.

B. Freestanding
The washing machine can be positioned beside or under
a tumble dryer. Use only the supply hose supplied with the machine. Do
not re-use old hoses or other loose supply hoses.

ADJUSTING THE FEET

Keep the noise that the machine produces to a minimum
DRAINAGE CONNECTION
by adjusting the feet so that the machine is steady and The machine is supplied with a drainage hose attached,
balanced on the floor. Tighten the lock nuts. which must be connected to a drain. See the examples
below. The height must be 600-900 mm above floor
level.

Locking nut
The lower position (600 mm) is always preferable.
Ensure that the drainage hose has no kinks.

600--900 mm

CONNECTION TO WATER SUPPLY

Water connection should be carried out by an
appropriately qualified person. Connect the machine
using the accompanying supply hose. Water pressure The machine can also be connected to the drain via a
should be 0.1–1MPa (approx. 1–10kp/cm2 ; 10–100N/ spigot connection. In this case the hose should also be
cm2). There should be a stopcock on the water pipe. 600-900mmabove the floor. The internal diameter of the
hole should be at least 18 mm.
If the pipes are newly installed, it may be wise to
flush them through so that any dirt is washed away. • Cut the nipple
Otherwise, dirt can clog the filter in the machine’s water • Remove burrs from the hole.
intake and cut off the water supply. See the illustration.

At least 18 mm

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INSTALLATION

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Connect the machine by plugging it into an earthed
wall socket. The electrical wall socket must be placed
outside of the installation area to be easily accessible.

Connection on delivery
The machine comes with 1-Phase, 220-230 V, 50 Hz
with plug, heat output 2000 W and fused 10 A. If a
residual current device is being used, this should be
type A.

NOTE!
Repairs and maintenance relating to safety or
performance must be carried out by a qualified
professional.

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 BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE DIVISION

BEFORE CONTACTING THE SERVICE

DIVISION
Before you contact the service division, make sure that
you know the 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.

Model 1

2
TYPE

Residential ASKO Products Used Exclusively for

Household/Personal Purposes:
Two (2) Years limited Warranty – Any warranty service
claims for residential ASKO Products must be filed
with ASKO within two (2) years from date of purchase.
Service will be provided during normal business hours.

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PROGRAMME CHART

Consumption values 1)

Remaining moisture
Number of Rinses

Spin Speed rpm

Max. load (kg)

(approx. kWh)
(approx. liter)

time (approx.
hrs and min.)
consumption

consumption

Programme
content [%]
Pre-wash

Temp. °C

Energy
Water
Program
2)
1. Auto
2. Time program
X 90 5 1400 11 117 2,98 2:56
3. Heavy
X 60 5 1400 11 106 1,51 2:50
90 2 1400 11 90 2,10 2:55
3)
4. Standard cotton 40 °C 60 °C 60 2 1400 44 11/5,5* 62/47* 1,45/1,02* 3:30/2:50*
403) 2 1400 44 11/5,5* 62/47* 1,17/0,75* 3:20/2:30*
5. Everyday wash 60 3 1400 11 81 1,61 1:49
6. Quick 40 2 1400 5,5 36 0,62 0:55
4)
7. Easy Care 40 2 1200 5,5 80 0,80 1:45
8. Synthetics 40 3 600 3,5 43 0,54 1:24
9. Wool/hand wash 30 3 600 3,5 94 0,67 0:55
10. Rinse 1 1400 5,5 18 0,10 0:21
11. Spin 1400 5,5 0 0,08 0:16
12. Drain 0:01

* Half load

1) The above table presents a few examples of the energy, water and time consumption of a few different programme settings. Consumption can vary
depending on water pressure, water hardness, water supply temperature, room temperature, load weight and content, variations in the power supply
and selected options. In the examples provided here the rinse setting is set to Normal and no options are selected.
2) Short programme for test institutes, max. 1/2 load.
3) Test programme for cold water connection in accordance with EN 60456.
4) 40 °C programme for test institutes. The 40 °C option must be selected.

Adjustment of the displayed washing time Unevenly distributed laundry or lumps of laundry
Advanced technology allows the appliance to sense the in the washing machine drum can cause problems
amount of laundry and add the required amount of water such as vibration and noisy operation. The appliance
during the washing process. Depending on the washing can sense such lumps and will try to redistribute the
load, washing time can be longer or shorter and the time laundry. Smaller loads (e.g. one towel, one sweater,
displayed will be adjusted accordingly. one bathrobe etc.) or clothes made of materials with
special geometrical properties are virtually impossible
Moreover, displayed washing time may change due to to distribute evenly across the washing machine drum
differences in inlet water temperature. At low inlet water (slippers, large items etc.). This results in several
temperatures, washing time can be longer; at higher attempts to redistribute the laundry, which in turn leads
temperatures, it can be shorter. to longer program duration.

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 YOUR NOTES

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YOUR NOTES

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QUICK GUIDE
SORT THE WASHING, OPEN THE WASHER DOOR
AND LOAD THE WASHING

1. Refasten zips.
Look at the item’s laundry label.
Sort the washing according to how soiled it is, colour and material.
NB! Place underwired bras in a laundry net.

TURN ON THE MAIN POWER SWITCH

2.
ADD DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER,
AS REQUIRED

3. The detergent packaging will have recommendations for how much detergent you
should use. With only a small amount of washing in the machine, you can reduce
the amount of detergent used.

SELECT A PROGRAMME AND ANY OPTIONS

You select a programme by turning the programme selector.

4. 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 symbols lights up when you press the
button.

CLOSE THE WASHER DOOR AND PRESS THE

START BUTTON

5. The time remaining is shown in hours and minutes.

We reserve the right to make changes.

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