Operating Instructions Tumble dryer Save these instructions for future reference 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.
Contents Before using your machine for the first time Important safety instructions Grounding instructions 20 20 4 Adjusting the feet 22 5 Built-in 22 Packing material 5 Condensed water 23 Disposal 5 Electrical installation 24 Child safety General 6 27 6 Reversing the door Follow these instructions: Description of the tumble dryer 7 Quick guide 32 Advice and tips before you tumble dry Materials that can be tumble dried 8 Materials that should not be tumble dried Static electricity
Before using your machine for the first time Do you need this Use&Care Guide in Spanish? Log on to www.askousa.com/customer-care to download. ¿Necesita esta Instrucciones de uso y cuidado en español? Entre en www.askousa.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 B) Grounding instructions for a permanently connected appliance: 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 equipment-grounding 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.askousa.
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. Lint filter Outer door Condenser Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Advice and tips before you tumble dry Here are some tips that may help you before you begin tumble drying. Have the clothes been spun? Items to be tumble dried should be spun at 1000 rpm or faster. Higher spin speeds save energy and reduce drying time. Materials that can be tumble dried Static electricity To reduce the risk of static electricity in the laundry after tumble drying, you can: • Use fabric softener when washing.
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 Main power switch Stop 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 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 7 Drying program finished 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 You can select Temperature Low with all programs. • Select Temperature Low by pressing the button next to the symbol.
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 washing-up liquid 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.
Care and maintenance instructions UPP UP OBEN 7. Reattach the toe kick. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
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 have not been tripped. • that the overheating cut-out has not been triggered. • Check that the lint filter is not blocked. See the "Care and maintenance instructions" chapter. • Check that the condenser is not blocked. See the "Care and maintenance instructions" chapter.
Technical information Technical data Height: 33 1/2'' (850 mm) Width: 23 1/2'' (597 mm) Depth: 23 7/8" (606mm) Weight: 104 lb (47 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 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Service and guarantee It is important to register your product warranty by logging onto "http://www.askousa.com/customercare/register-my-appliance/" and filling out all required fields within 90 days from the date of purchase. After doing so, you will be e-mailed a certificate that will extend the original warranty for one additional year.
Service and guarantee Warranty How to contact ASKO Appliances Inc. ASKO Appliances Inc. will not pay for: Write to us at: • Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the appliance. 2. Repair damage due to shipment, delivery, installation, misuse or abuse. 3. Instruct how to use the appliance. 4. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 5. Correct house plumbing, including drainage problems related to improper installation. 6. Clean or service air device in drain line. ASKO Appliances Inc. P.
Installation instructions Stacking WARNING! WARNING - Risk of fire. Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer's instructions and local codes. Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the applience manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint.
Installation instructions 3. Secure the anti-tip device using the screws as shown in the picture. 4. Attach the plastic cups for mounting the tumble dryer’s front feet to the washing machine’s top cover. This is essential, as only when the tumble dryer’s feet are resting in the plastic cups can you be sure that the tumble dryer is correctly positioned on the washing machine. Break off tab A on the cup fitted on the right side and tab B on the cup fitted on the left side.
Installation instructions Adjusting the feet NOTE! Screw the feet in or out so that the tumble dryer is both stable and level. The height adjustment for the dryer is 33-1/2” to 34-1/2” (850 mm to 876 mm). Do not raise it higher than 34-1/2” (876 mm). Hole measurements are from center of hole. Built-in ASKO dryers can be installed beneath a cabinet or worktop with a minimum height of 34” (864 mm).
Installation instructions Install in a closet Condensed water ASKO's front panel controls make it possible to install the washers and dryers in a closet. Make sure there is a ½” (12mm) minimum clearance between units and cabinet or wall. To ensure proper ventilation, we recommend louvered doors, particularly for condenser dryers. Otherwise there must be ventilation openings in the door.
Installation instructions 2 Maximum height 40" 1 2a Remove cover to access terminal box. (Requires a 20-Torx screwdriver.) 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. The machine should only be connected to a grounded wall socket.
Installation instructions Electrical Connections Connecting a 3-wire Power Cord WARNING! WARNING! Read the Electrical requirements and grounding instructions before connecting the tumble dryer. Before starting this procedure, be sure the power is turned off at the breaker/fuse box. Electric models of the dryer are manufactured for a 3-wire connection system. The dryer frame is grounded by a link to the neutral conductor on the dryer terminal block.
Installation instructions 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. Connecting a 4-wire Power Cord WARNING! Before starting this procedure, be sure the power is turned off at the breaker/fuse box. 4 7 8 6 5.
Reversing the door 1 6 1. 2. 3. 2 3 4 5 Hinge pins (top and bottom) Cover plate Plastic plugs (on the upper and lower edges) 4. 5. 6. Lock hook Hinges (left + right side) Toe kick Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Reversing the door You can choose whether the door is hung on the right or the left. Follow these instructions: 1. Remove the Toe kick. 2. Remove the hinge (two screws). 6. Move the plastic plugs on the upper and lower edges of the door. Use a flat screwdriver to remove the plugs. 7. Refit the door by loosening the hinge screws slightly, affixing the door, and closing it. Retighten the hinges. Replace the Toe kick. 3. Lift the door up and remove it. Support the door while doing this. 4.
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Quick guide 1 2 3 Fabrics • Dry fabrics of the same type together to ensure they dry as evenly as possible. Turn on the main power switch Load the garments • Close the door. 4 Select a program and any options • Turn the program selector to the desired program. • Select any options and settings. 5 6 7 Press the Start button Drying program finished • Clean the lint filter after each load. Once drying has finished • Turn off the main power switch and close the door. Item No.: 8092823. Rev. 01.
