Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfill 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 ensure that you get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that you read the operating instructions before using the machine.
Contents Before using your machine for the first time 3 Important safety instructions Grounding instructions Packing material Disposal 4 5 5 5 Child safety General Description of the tumble dryer Advice and tips before you tumble dry Materials that can be tumble dried Materials that should not be tumble dried Static electricity Operating instructions Sort your fabrics Select the program Selecting Options Press the Start button Drying program finished Care and mainte
Before using your machine for the first time Do you need this Use&Care Guide in Spanish? Log on to www.askona.com/customer-care to download. ¿Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askona.com/customer-care y descárguesela. Laundry labels Certain materials are not suitable for tumble drying. Always check and follow the instructions on each item's laundry label. You can find more information in the Advice and tips before you tumble dry chapter.
Important safety instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING! WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the appliance.
Important safety instructions Grounding instructions A) Grounding instructions for a grounded, cord-connected appliance In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance (Canadian market only) is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Child safety General WARNING! Do not allow children to play with the tumble dryer. • If the door is opened when a program is running, the garments may be very hot, with a risk of burn injuries. • The tumble dryer does not start automatically when the door is closed (if a child pulls the door shut from the inside, for example). 6 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askona.
Description of the tumble dryer 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. 2. 3. Main power switch Panel Serial number tag and rating plate 4. 5. 6. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askona.
Advice and tips before you tumble dry Here are some tips that may help you before you begin tumble drying. Static electricity Items to be tumble dried should be spun at 1000 rpm or faster. Higher spin speeds save energy and reduce drying time. To reduce the risk of static electricity in the laundry after tumble drying, you can: • Use fabric softener when washing. • Wait five minutes after the drying program ends before opening the door and removing the laundry from the dryer.
Operating instructions WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury to persons, read the "Important Safety Instructions" section before operating this appliance. Below are step-by-step instructions to help you achieve the best possible tumble drying results. 1 Sort your fabrics You will achieve the most uniform drying results if the items are made of the same type of material. Close zippers and fasten buttons or belts; sort the items and adjust load and temperature.
Operating instructions 4 Select the program Program selector Options buttons Start Stop Main power switch Select a program by turning the program selector. An LED lights next to the selected program. Use the option buttons to select any options. Guidelines as to what specific programs can be used for: Auto Heavy Program with the maximum temperature. This program is for items that are particularly difficult to dry, such as jeans with very thick seams.
Operating instructions Program chart Here we present the energy and time consumption of a few different programs. The table shows the effect of using different spin speeds when washing the load. Consumption can vary depending on room temperature, humidity, load, variations in the power supply, and selected options.
Operating instructions 5 Selecting Options By selecting options, you can tailor a drying program to suit your requirements. The available options depend on the selected program. Once you have started the program, the options you selected are saved for the next time you use the same program. Temperature Low • Select Temperature Low by pressing the button next to the symbol. • The lamp next to the button lights when Temperature Low is selected.
Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the lint filter The lint filter must be cleaned after each load. 1. Lift the filter from the holder in the door. 3. Use your hand or a soft cloth to remove the lint from all sides of the filter. If necessary, use a damp sponge and a small amount of washingup liquid dish soap to remove any deposits. Dry the filter thoroughly with a towel. 4. Close the lint filter and put it back in the door. Close the lint filter before closing the door. 2. Open the lint filter.
Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the condenser The condenser should be cleaned at least three times a year. If you have pets, the condenser must be cleaned more frequently. 1. Turn off the tumble dryer with the main power switch and open the outer door. 2. Remove the Toe kick. NOTE! Do not clean the condenser in a dishwasher. 5. Wipe any lint from the channel in front of the condenser and inside the condenser compartment.
Troubleshooting The machine will not start Drying takes too long Check: • that the door is properly closed. • that the main power switch is on. • that any plug is connected. • that the house fuses or circuit breaker have not been tripped. • that the overheating cut-out has not been triggered. The machine loses all power during a program The overheating cut-off shuts off the tumble dryer if the temperature is too high, caused by lint clogging the lint filter, for instance. • Clean the lint filter.
Technical information Technical data Height: 33 1/2'' (850 mm) Width: 23 1/2'' (597 mm) Depth: 23 7/8" (606 mm) Weight (net): 97 lb (44 kg) Cylinder volume: 29,6 gal (112 l) Max. drying capacity: 15 lb (7 kg) Speed: 50-55 rpm Rated power: See serial number tag and rating plate. Drum material: Stainless steel Outer casing material: Powder-coated and hot-galvanized sheet steel or stainless steel. Setup Stacking or freestanding 16 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askona.
Service and guarantee Limited Warranty – Residential Appliances ASKO Distribution North America, LLC. (hereinafter “ASKO”) warrants the original purchaser (the “ASKO Customer”) of the ASKO product (the “ASKO Product”), who purchased the appliance from a distributor, dealer, manufactures representative or other seller who has been authorized by ASKO (“Authorized ASKO Dealer”), that this ASKO Product is free of defects in material and workmanship, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein.
Service and guarantee 1 DISLCAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. ASKO SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations and exclusion may not apply to you.
Installation instructions How to assemble the stacking kit: WARNING! WARNING - Risk of fire. Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. To reduce the risk of of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 1. Remove the two tip guards from the back of the tumble dryer. Replace the screws that held the tip guards in place.
Installation instructions the left side. Then remove the paper from the self-adhesive surface under the plastic cups. A B 5. Fit the plastic cups so that the "tags" marked with arrows are against the front edge or side edge of the cover and press them firmly onto the cover. Then break off the remaining tabs. 6.
Installation instructions Install in a closet NOTE! Exhaust holes not required for condenser dryers. ASKO dryers can be installed beneath a cabinet or worktop with a minimum height of 34” (864 mm). There must be a gap of about 1/2” (12 mm) all around the machine, including between the rear edge of the machine top panel and the back wall. The opening width must be at least 24-1/2” (622 mm). The condensing models work best when they have good air circulation.
Installation instructions Electrical Connections 2 Maximum height 40" 1 WARNING! Read the Electrical requirements and grounding instructions before connecting the tumble dryer. 2a Electrical installation WARNING! The receptacle on the rear of the machine is designed to accommodate ASKO washers ONLY (rated 208–240 V.) To use this receptacle, you must use the ready-fitted plug supplied with the washing machine or an equivalent. ASKO washers rated 208–240 V have two internal fuses of 15 A each.
Installation instructions Connecting a 3-wire Power Cord WARNING! Before starting this procedure, be sure the power is turned off at the breaker/fuse box. 5. Connect ground (center) wire of power supply cord to the center, silver-colored terminal screw. Tighten screw. 6. Connect the other wires to outer screws. 7. Tighten the strain relief screws. 8. Replace terminal box cover on back of dryer. 9. Plug dryer into wall receptacle. 10.Turn power on at breaker/fuse box.
Installation instructions 4. Remove center terminal block screw. 4 7 8 6 5. Remove ground wire (green with yellow stripes) from external ground connector screw and remove from center terminal block. 6. Connect ground (green) wire of cord to external ground conductor screw. 7. Connect neutral (white) wire of cord under center screw of terminal block. 8. Connect the other wires to outer screws. 9. Tighten the strain relief screws. 10.Replace terminal box cover on back of dryer. 11.
Reversing the door 1 6 2 3 4 5 1. Hinge pins (top and bottom) 2. Cover plate 3. Plastic plugs (on the upper and lower edges) 4. Lock hook 5. Hinges (left + right side) 6. Toe kick Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askona.
Reversing the door You can choose whether the door is hung on the right or the left. Follow these instructions: 7. Refit the door by loosening the hinge screws slightly, affixing the door, and closing it. Tighten the hinges. Replace the Toe kick. 1. Remove the Toe kick. 2. Remove the hinge (two screws). 3. Lift the door up and remove it. Support the door while doing this. 4. Remove both door pins (top and bottom). Fit them on the other side of the machine. Replace the hinge. 5.
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QUICK GUIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. TURN ON THE MAIN POWER SWITCH Load the garments. Close the door. SELECT A PROGRAM AND ANY OPTIONS Turn the program selector to the desired program. PRESS THE START BUTTON DRYING PROGRAM FINISHED Once the program has finished, all six LEDs around Start and Stop light up for 2 minutes. The machine then turns off. Clean the lint filter after each load. Close the door. We reserve the right to make changes. www.askona.com TD70.
