My Cylinda FTL56
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askomiele
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I can imagine...
Wben I saw Asko machines for the first time on an expo in Brussels, I was stunned about the build quality and the easy way to program them. The four pre-set buttons, the LCD screen where u could easely program the machine. Jip, points for this version of an Asko washer!
Wben I saw Asko machines for the first time on an expo in Brussels, I was stunned about the build quality and the easy way to program them. The four pre-set buttons, the LCD screen where u could easely program the machine. Jip, points for this version of an Asko washer!
Replying to askomiele
Many relatives of mine has Asko/Cylinda aswell
It is a common brand here in Sweden.
Only the wash-house has quicker. But that is not a surprise since they are made you know for the whole apartment building, But even then it isn't so much shorter.
Many relatives of mine has Asko/Cylinda aswell
It is a common brand here in Sweden.
Only the wash-house has quicker. But that is not a surprise since they are made you know for the whole apartment building, But even then it isn't so much shorter.
Asko Asea
Hello Maximilian and a warm welcome to Automatic Washer , you will find a few Asko washers here in the archives, Ive had mine since 2001 under the Maytag Asko brand name because of the distributor rights here in the UK at the time...
These have worked tirelessly for 10 yrs and now in the vintage wash room where they perform on a regular basis, love the fact you can do a 95d n boil wash with 4 rinses and a 1600rpm spin in just an hour, total flexibility and so simple to operate ...
I also have the Asko 1300 toploader and a 1200 white set that doesnt have the drop down washer door !! I worked at an Independent Electrical Store in Manchester mid 80`s and they where the first to have Asko products on display, have loved them since then!!
Hello Maximilian and a warm welcome to Automatic Washer , you will find a few Asko washers here in the archives, Ive had mine since 2001 under the Maytag Asko brand name because of the distributor rights here in the UK at the time...
These have worked tirelessly for 10 yrs and now in the vintage wash room where they perform on a regular basis, love the fact you can do a 95d n boil wash with 4 rinses and a 1600rpm spin in just an hour, total flexibility and so simple to operate ...
I also have the Asko 1300 toploader and a 1200 white set that doesnt have the drop down washer door !! I worked at an Independent Electrical Store in Manchester mid 80`s and they where the first to have Asko products on display, have loved them since then!!
Replying to chestermikeuk
The cylinda/asko i have is about 7 years old (I believe), We got it 3 years ago as we couldn't affort to buy a brand new one but it works and acts like a brand new washer also top loaders are cool but i have never used one
And the machine on the pic looks really good
And yes Asko/Cylinda are of really good quality and they can work for 30-40+ years i believe
The cylinda/asko i have is about 7 years old (I believe), We got it 3 years ago as we couldn't affort to buy a brand new one but it works and acts like a brand new washer also top loaders are cool but i have never used one
And the machine on the pic looks really good
And yes Asko/Cylinda are of really good quality and they can work for 30-40+ years i believe
freshnclean
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The recent asko
How do the Swedish asko compare to the international asko ?
How do the Swedish asko compare to the international asko ?
My Swedish made Asko was bought new in 1997, is on its third motor, second drain pump, and second drive belt. The timer has gone caput but I have one to replace it, just haven't had the time. It still washes but I have to advance it manually. It just keeps going and going. I'd take another one but I don't know how the Gorenje machines are holding up yet....
I don't have an Asko dryer...gas is cheaper for me so I have two American gas dryers.
I don't have an Asko dryer...gas is cheaper for me so I have two American gas dryers.
Mine is the WM80 aka 8005. It was the only 120V model they sold in 1997, but it is a genuine "made in Sweden" machine complete with a heater. Inside it has a huge step-up transformer and all the parts inside are 240V.
That model was only sold in the USA and perhaps Canada, right? The pictures are on the small side, but IIRC the temperature options were limited. Do you know at what temperatures it washes? Can it do a boil wash?
Pour Louis
These American Asko washers (8005) only had three wash temperatures; Hot-140F, Warm -50/50 tap hot and cold, finally Cold - tap cold water.
Machine had a 1450 watt heater so it could in theory heat tap water to hot (140F), but no option for boil washing.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/396373/Asko-8005.html?page=3#manual
This Asko was rather a limited machine IMHO, but one they introduced to North American market that got around same issues Miele and Creda (who also introduced compact front loaders from Europe to market at same time), getting around 208v-240v electrical requirement.
Over years have seen more than a few early Asko units pop up; but always backed away. Even back before purchased Miele had hard about Asko washers going through motors, belts, drain pumps, etc... My Miele OTOH is > 20 years old (knock wood) and still has original motor. Yes, had a new drain pump installed about ten years ago, and other bits like shocks and suspension system.
These American Asko washers (8005) only had three wash temperatures; Hot-140F, Warm -50/50 tap hot and cold, finally Cold - tap cold water.
Machine had a 1450 watt heater so it could in theory heat tap water to hot (140F), but no option for boil washing.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/396373/Asko-8005.html?page=3#manual
This Asko was rather a limited machine IMHO, but one they introduced to North American market that got around same issues Miele and Creda (who also introduced compact front loaders from Europe to market at same time), getting around 208v-240v electrical requirement.
Over years have seen more than a few early Asko units pop up; but always backed away. Even back before purchased Miele had hard about Asko washers going through motors, belts, drain pumps, etc... My Miele OTOH is > 20 years old (knock wood) and still has original motor. Yes, had a new drain pump installed about ten years ago, and other bits like shocks and suspension system.
Launderess
Thank you for the link! I love manuals, especially from machines that are out of the ordinary. And this Asko certainly is. I guess Asko wanted to put a machine on the American market with a control panel that was similar to an American toploader. I see the spin speed is also only 1000rpm, IIRC Asko's from that time spun at 1200rpm.
Earlier Asko (labeled Asea) were very sturdy built, especially the frame. But they had some weak spots, most of them were gone after 10 - 15 years.
Thank you for the link! I love manuals, especially from machines that are out of the ordinary. And this Asko certainly is. I guess Asko wanted to put a machine on the American market with a control panel that was similar to an American toploader. I see the spin speed is also only 1000rpm, IIRC Asko's from that time spun at 1200rpm.
Earlier Asko (labeled Asea) were very sturdy built, especially the frame. But they had some weak spots, most of them were gone after 10 - 15 years.
YW Louis
That quick start manual was only thing could find online for Asko 8005. Full owners manual likely would go into deeper details, especially about water temperatures.
I for one would be curious if 8005 could work as cold fill only, or would only do warm as 50/50 hot/cold tap water.
As for spin speed maybe the reduction in rpms from 1200 to 1000 came as result in changing power requirements from 208v-208v 50hz to 120v at 60hz. Spin speed would actually be about 10% faster at 60hz over 50hz, but maybe Asko had reasons for limiting things to 1000 rpms instead.
Think as "Cylinda" washers Asko units were great, but still had issues with longevity. They just didn't seem to have same build quality as Miele washers.
That quick start manual was only thing could find online for Asko 8005. Full owners manual likely would go into deeper details, especially about water temperatures.
I for one would be curious if 8005 could work as cold fill only, or would only do warm as 50/50 hot/cold tap water.
As for spin speed maybe the reduction in rpms from 1200 to 1000 came as result in changing power requirements from 208v-208v 50hz to 120v at 60hz. Spin speed would actually be about 10% faster at 60hz over 50hz, but maybe Asko had reasons for limiting things to 1000 rpms instead.
Think as "Cylinda" washers Asko units were great, but still had issues with longevity. They just didn't seem to have same build quality as Miele washers.
I think hot was actually closer to 150 because it will get hotter than my water heater that was set on 140. But it always does a good job. I was actually looking at Miele and AEG back then too. The Asko won because of the 120V model.
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According to the manual it heats up to max. 140F.
normal program
Did they have a normal program? I know they rename it the everyday program.
Did they have a normal program? I know they rename it the everyday program.
Normal program
Yes
This asko has 2 normal programs
Cottons heavy and cottons light however medium soiled items can still be washed on cotton light
The only real downside to this machine is that it does not have prewash. but other than that, it's amazing
Yes
This asko has 2 normal programs
Cottons heavy and cottons light however medium soiled items can still be washed on cotton light
The only real downside to this machine is that it does not have prewash. but other than that, it's amazing
cottons programs
How do the cottons programs of heavy and light compare? What do you use the cottons heavy for? Can you use cold on the heavy cotton program if you want to wash sturdy colors?
How do the cottons programs of heavy and light compare? What do you use the cottons heavy for? Can you use cold on the heavy cotton program if you want to wash sturdy colors?
Cotton
The only difference on this machine/generation is that Cotton Light has a shorter main wash. They get the same amount of rinses and both get a full 1600 rpm spin
Both programs are not limited in temp which means all tempatures including cold wash and 95 can be selected
The tempatures are Cold,30,40,50,60,70,80 and 95 degrees celsius
The spin speeds are No spin/rinse hold,400,600,800,1000,1200,1400 and 1600 rpm which means you get a variaty of tempatures and spin speeds to select from. More than most machines
It also has synthetics on 95 which is unique, they removed it from the later models but they have it on this one
The only difference on this machine/generation is that Cotton Light has a shorter main wash. They get the same amount of rinses and both get a full 1600 rpm spin
Both programs are not limited in temp which means all tempatures including cold wash and 95 can be selected
The tempatures are Cold,30,40,50,60,70,80 and 95 degrees celsius
The spin speeds are No spin/rinse hold,400,600,800,1000,1200,1400 and 1600 rpm which means you get a variaty of tempatures and spin speeds to select from. More than most machines
It also has synthetics on 95 which is unique, they removed it from the later models but they have it on this one
