Written by
Annika Berglund Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF8
ApplianceWasher
F8 tells the owner of an older Asko W6461 that the door has a fault opening. The guide’s closing note for its message list is that turning the power off or changing the program removes the message.
If the door will not open
Make sure all the water has drained out first.
Get the tub as empty as possible and switch the power off.
Pry open the drain pump cover.
Undo the red handle, which is a looped plastic handle fixed with a T20 or flathead screwdriver.
Pull the handle toward you, and the door should open.
Past that, the guide’s direction is a technician visit.
If F8 keeps coming back, call (415) 993-3547 to arrange Asko washer repair in San Francisco or the wider Bay Area. Mention the code and your model.
Model compatibility: Asko reuses codes across series and model years, so F8 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
F8 is a door opening fault on the Asko W6461.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, water lines, sealed cooling systems or anything behind a panel. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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