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 Do not tumble dry Important safety instructions Installation Grounding instructions Interrupting a program Packing material Disposal Child safety General Activating/deactivating Child-safe Start Description of the tumble dryer Front panel Advice and tips before you tumble dry Have the clothes been spun? Materials that can be tumble dried Materials that should not be tumble dried Static electricity Operating instructions Sort your fabrics Turn on the main
Before using your machine for the first time Do you need this Use&Care Guide in spanish? Log onto 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. Do not tumble dry 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 Installation See the "Installation instructions" chapter. 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 Activating/deactivating Child-safe Start WARNING! Do as follows to open the settings menu: 1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. 2. Press the Stop button and switch on the machine with the main power switch. Then press the Stop button 5 times within 10 seconds. 3. Select the setting you want to change by turning the program selector. 4. Press the Stop button once. 5. Change and save the setting as described below. 6. Press Start to return to the program menu.
Description of the tumble dryer 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1. Main power switch 5. Outer door 2. Panel 6. Fan (behind hatch) 3. Serial number tag and rating plate 7. Condenser 4. Lint filter holder 8. Lint filter 9 8 Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.
Front panel 1 2 3 4 1 Main power switch 4 Start 2 Program selector 5 Stop 3 Display window 8 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. Materials that should not be tumble dried Have the clothes been spun? Items to be tumble dried should be spun at 1000 rpm or faster. Higher spin speeds save both energy and drying time. Materials that can be tumble dried This symbol means that the material is not suitable for tumble drying.
Operating instructions Auto Delicate 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 Program chart Here we present a few examples of the energy and time consumption of a few different program settings.
Operating instructions 5 Press the Start button 6 Drying program finished Remaining drying time An estimate of the remaining drying time will be shown on the display a few minutes after the drying program starts. For example, "1:35" means it will take approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes for the load to dry. The actual remaining time may be longer than the estimated time shown on the display. The remaining time is then shown as "0:15" until the laundry is sufficiently dry.
Settings How to choose the settings: • • • • Language Child-safe Start Buzzer Volume Element 2 Do as follows to open the settings menu: 1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch. 2. Press the Stop button and switch on the machine with the main power switch. Then press the Stop button 5 times within 10 seconds. 3. Select the setting you want to change by turning the program selector. 4. Press the Stop button once. 5. Change and save the setting as described below. 6.
Care and maintenance instructions Cleaning the lint filter Cleaning the outside of the machine The lint filter must be cleaned after each load. If you have very hard water, this can cause limescale deposits in the lint filter. Check for any limescale deposits when cleaning the lint filter and, if necessary, wash the filter by hand. Additionally, the filter should be cleaned with hot water, detergent, and a soft brush quarterly. 1. Grasp the filter handle and pull it toward you. 2.
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. 5. Wipe any lint from the compartment for the condenser as necessary. Use a cotton bud or similar item to remove any lint from the drain hole [A] and the channel [B]. [A] 1. Turn off the main power switch. [B] 2. Replace the lower plinth. 3. Open the condenser panel by turning the two knobs counterclockwise. 6.
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 fuses (circuit breakers) in your house are intact. Flip the dryer breaker off and then back on to make sure. You can not always tell from the outside if the circuit breaker has tripped. • that the overheating cut-off has not been triggered (see below). • that the lint filter is in place and is clean.
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: 29,3 gal (111 l) Max. drying capacity: 13 lb (6 kg) Speed: 52 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 Drain: 67" (1.7 m) polypropylene hose 79" (2.
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 of the date of purchase. After doing so, you will be emailed a certificate that will extend the original warranty for one additional year.
Service and guarantee Warranty ASKO Appliances Inc. will not pay for: How to contact ASKO Appliances Inc. 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.
Installation instructions Freestanding 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 Built-in Install in a closet 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. Remove the two screws indicated on the back of the washing machine. 6. Push out the knock-out hole on the back of the dryer (you don't have to completely remove the knockout, just fold it up far enough for the stacking bracket to fit inside the slot) using a hammer and screwdriver. 3. Secure the anti-tip device using the screws as shown in the picture. 7. Push the tumble dryer in under the metal brackets.
Installation instructions Condensed water 2 Install the dryer so the condensed water will continuously flow into a drain or sink. To do this, follow the instructions below: 1. Connect the rubber hose supplied with the dryer to the blue nipple. 2. Run the hose to a drain or sink, as illustrated. The drain hose must not be more than 40” above the floor.
Installation instructions Electrical Connections WARNING! Read the Electrical requirements and grounding instructions before connecting the tumble dryer. Remove cover to access terminal box. (Requires a 20-Torx screwdriver.) 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 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 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. Plug dryer into wall receptacle. 12.
Reversing the door 1 6 2 3 4 5 1. Hinge pins (top and bottom) 4. Lock hook 2. Cover washer 5. Hinges (left + right side) 3. Plastic plugs (on the upper and lower edges) 6. 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. the catch (magnetic lock) and the cover plate on the other side. Follow these instructions: 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. 8. Replace the inner part of the door with the screws (13 in total). 9.
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Quick guide 1 2 3 4 Fabrics 5 6 7 Press the Start button • Dry fabrics of the same type together to ensure they dry as evenly as possible. Turn on the main power switch Drying program finished • "END" appears on the display when the program is finished. • Clean the lint filter after each load. Load the garments Once drying has finished • Close the door. • Turn off the main power switch and close the door. Select a program and any options • Turn the program selector to the desired program.
