Thursday, 26th January 2012, Velenje

Asko washing machines score the best results

Asko washing machines score the best results

Two washing machines of the Asko brand, manufactured by Gorenje in Sweden, ranked first and second in the test of washing machines in the category of 6- and 7-kilogram load. The test was conducted by the Australian consumer organization Choice. The independent review included 45 washing machines. Total score was consisted of several criteria: removal of dirt (40%), rinsing effect (20%), water efficiency (15%), spinning efficiency (10%), and gentle treatment of the laundry (15%).

Asko Appliances Group which was merged with the Gorenje Group in late July 2010 is a specialist for washing machines and other laundry care appliances. Key markets in which Gorenje is marketing the up-market appliances of this brand include the Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark), Northern America, Russia, and Australia). Overall, Gorenje's Asko brand is present in a total of 27 countries across the globe.

Asko ECO W6884 and ASKO W6903 appliances are the winners in the review conducted by the Australian consumer organization Choice.