What Do We Think Of Asko

[miele4life]

I like Asko's even though they're not overly commonplace in the UK lol, I like the top-end models obviously, and the fact that they can do up 2 7 rinses as well. The text-display models still look quite modern, so does anyone know when they were 1st introduced, I remember 1st seeing 1 in Comet (sic) in 1999 but they may have been around earlier if someone can clarify this thanks.

 

[tomturbomatic]

The Askos seen in the 1980s here only extracted after every second rinse, something that I don't think is as efficient as the Miele W1918 and W1986 procedures on the Normal cycle. I don't know if they still do that.

 

[chrisbsuk]

Asko

I've had my asko (its badged Maytag) for around 3 months now - and it is simply so much better than the Bosch it replaced.

It extracts/spins after the main wash and in between each rinse on all cycles, apart from Synthetics and Wool/Handwash, where it only spins at the end

Its relatively quiet, even at 1400 RPM with a full load, and my kitchen has a suspended wooden floor, something the Bosch didn't like very much.

It does seem to suffer from suds lock when it has a full load of towels in it - mainly because it drains the main wash water then starts to spin at around 800 RPM - however, what is interesting, is that if this happens, the time to end screen increases (by around 20 mins) and it keeps rinsing and rinsing until the majority of suds have gone.

Wash times are reasonable too - a 50*c Synthetic cycle, for example, is done in under and hr, and a 60*C normal cycle (thats cotton on other machines) takes around 80 minutes - cycle times do vary though depending on load size

 

[cfz2882]

that washer looks like the mate to my t712c asko dryer;same control styling and color.

 

[Iowegian]

I guess if I were to consider a used Asko, I'd want to know about parts and service availability for older machines. Or at least the parts, since I'm usually willing to dive into a machine to see if I can fix it.

 

[launderess]

Quality Of Asko In The United States Seems All Over The Plac

Units requiring new motors every three years or so. Motherboards failing at least as often and so forth.

Motor failures seem to be a brush change on some units, but every three years?

 

[jetcone]

Mike

if thats the drum and supports in your Maytags thats cool, its the same setup as my Speed Queens, 4 shock absorbers not two like everyone else out there. I was impressed with those machines, fun to drive and so kewl to look at too!

 

[splittub]

The end of Swedish-made Asko machines is near - production will be moved to Slovenia next year. As we all know, Asko is owned by Gorenje, who is based in Slovenia, where labour is cheaper than in Sweden.

Let's just hope this is not the beginning of the end of Asko.

http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/appli.../3478-asko-production-to-move-to-velenge.html

 

[donprohel]

Asko PCBs

If I remember correctly, Merloni (Antonio, not Hotpoint-Indesit) forced Asko to buy electronic controls from the group's supplier, which was at least partially owned by Merloni.

The agreements were unbelievably favourable to that supplier, and the quality was so poor that the warranty repairs are one of the reasons of Asko's bad financial conditions. The entire group suffered for the bad quality of the electronic controllers.

This is also mentioned in the analysis executed after Merloni's bankrupt

 

[chestermikeuk]

Asko

Hi Jon , yes its the internal pic of the Maytag Askos you used when over, nothing like 4 legs for a good spin, saying that the electronics and power board on the V-Zug is one to see in action, never seen a machine that can turn the drum and hold it before dropping back on the delicate programmes!!

Have never heard about the PCB`s on this side of the ocean, but given the rest of the story with Merloni one wouldnt be surprised, I wonder if the ISE boards are specked elswhere?

 

[paulinroyton]

Interseting Comments

I Have just bought a Maytag, made in Sweden, and just love it. I think I have the same model as Jon. I know its only a few days old, but up to now its great.

Paul

 

[chestermikeuk]

Maytag Asko

Another great buy Paul, when Jon went searching and found it I said its gotta be a misprint so for the price of a replacement TOL Hotpoint Ultima PRESS BUY NOW!!, so he did...

Do you know if this still has the metal outer tub?

 

[paulinroyton]

Maytag Washer

Hi Mike.

I thought I was seeing things at first. I sold my aqualtis and had a gap so decided to treat myself.

Washed with it today and really impressed with the machine. Good quality machine. The machine does have stainless steel outertub.

Paul

 

[launderess]

Long Cycle Times Asko Washing Machines

Was doing some nosing around owner's manuals for older Asko units and the wash times for "Normal/Cottons" could hit >75 minutes. However there is a method to their maddness.

Again speaking of the older units Asko washers added time to wash cycles when lower wash temperatures were chosen and or for enzyme detergents. Both under the then accepted rules that lower wash temperatures required longer cycle times to compensate, and that enzymes worked well within the "low" temperature range of about 100F to 110F with increased contact time required for the best possible results.

Miele washers of the period also had something similar. My W1070's manual speaks of some system/programming that promises the same wash period regardless of temperatures chosen.

Older enzyme products did indeed require such conditions but modern products have moved on. Today's detergents/laundry aids with such things will work in cold, cool, warm and even slightly hot (120F), thus eliminating the need for long contact times, IMHO.

 

[Iowegian]

@Laundress:

I'm probably short for this world on this Betty Crocker wannabe site, but I have enjoyed talking to you.

I've P.O.'d some Nancys on the Super board, and they have a hard-on for me for criticizing their apple pie recipes and challenging them to a non-traditional cookoff.

BFD. Our little scrappy son made his way into the USMC Officer's Candidate School without a college degree and is learning to fly helicopters. And he soloed in an OH-58 Kiowa helicopter today. His 2nd grade teacher wanted to hold him back, too.

So if someone on the Super Board is butthurt, they can **** it.

 

[laundromat]

I have had 4 sets and was real happy with them. They took at least an house but 7 rinses and an1800rpm spin Larry clothes gleamed. The dryers were all condenser type.