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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 get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that
you read the operating instructions before using it. The
operating instructions also include information on how you
can help protect the environment.
Operating Instructions
Drying Cabinet
Save these instructions for future reference
ASKO DC7573, 7583

3Safety instructions
5
Grounding instructions
5
Interrupting a program
5
Packing material
5
Disposal
6Description of the drying cabinet
7Control panel
8Assembly area
9Electrical requirements
9
User liability
9
Electrical connection
10Vent connection
10
Moist air can be evacuated in two
ways:
13Installation
13
Unpacking
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A complete delivery includes
13
Recommended tools
14
Assembly kit
15
Positioning
15
Level adjustment
15
Securing
16Installing as a built-in cabinet
17
Vent connection
18Reversing the door
18
Rehanging the door
19Operation
19
Sort the garments
19
Garment placement
20
Close the drying cabinet door and
switch on the main power switch.
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Program selection
21
Selecting Options
21
Press the Start button
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Drying program finished
22
Once drying has finished
23Care
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Cleaning
23
When the drying cabinet is not
used
24Troubleshooting
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The machine will not start
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Overheating cut-off
24
Drying takes too long
24
The garments do not dry, or are
too dry
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Error messages
25Service
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Service and guarantee
28Technical information
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Technical data
29
Energy consumption and drying
times
29
Exhaust/Supply air
29
Manufacturing standards
29
Air gap when built-in
32Quick guide
32
Fabrics
32
Turn on the main power switch
32
Hang up the laundry
32
Select a program and any options
32
Press the Start button
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Drying program finished
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Once drying has finished
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Contents

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WARNING!
RISK OF FIRE!
- 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.
• Do not dry items that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, cooking
oils, or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapors that could
ignite or explode.
• Do not allow children to play on or in the
appliance. Children should be closely
supervised when near the appliance.
• Before the appliance is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
• Do not tamper with controls.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
of the appliance or perform any servicing
unless specifically recommended in this
guide.
• Do not use fabric softeners or dryer sheets
unless the manufacturer gives written
assurance that the product will not damage a
drying cabinet.
•Do not heat-dry items containing: vinyl, plastic,
foam rubber or similarly textured rubberlike
materials, fiberglass, or wool unless wool
unless the label specifies “washable”.
• Keep the area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
•The interior of the machine should be cleaned
periodically by an authorized ASKO service
agent.
• Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in
your drying cabinet. Items contaminated with
cooking oils may contribute to a chemical
reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
•A clothes dryer installation must be performed
by a qualified electrician.
• Electrical installation, if required, must be
done by a licensed electrician.
• 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 a specific
type identified by the appliance manufacturer
as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible
venting materials are known to collapse, be
easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions
will obstruct the clothes dryer's airflow and
increase the risk of fire.
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death,
follow all installation instructions.
• To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance must
be vented outdoors or the equivalent. Do not
vent into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic,
a crawl space, or a concealed space of a
building.
• Do not install or store this appliance where it
will be exposed to the weather.
• Do not operate appliance while away from the
home.
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Safety instructions

• The drying cabinet is manufactured and
labeled for recycling. When it is no longer
useful, contact your local refuse collection
service for advice on how to properly dispose
of the drying cabinet for recycling.
• Damaged power cables should only be
replaced by a certified professional.
•Provide sufficient ventilation, otherwise smoke
from open fires or fumes from equipment
burning other fuels can be drawn into the
room.
Safety
•The drying cabinet must not be used for drying
items that have been dry-cleaned at home or
fabrics that may contain residues of flammable
liquids.
• The drying cabinet is protected by an
overheating cut-out. This shuts off the
machine if the temperature gets too high.
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Safety instructions

Grounding instructions
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 is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING!
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
representative or personnel if you are in doubt
as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
WARNING!
This appliance must be properly grounded.
WARNING!
Do not allow children to play with
the tumble dryer.
The drying cabinet does not start automatically
when the door is closed (if a child pulls the door
shut from the inside, for example). The door has
a switch that automatically stops the drying
cabinet when the door is opened. The drying
cabinet door can be opened from the inside.
Interrupting a program
You can stop a drying program by:
• Open the door. The drying cabinet will then
stop automatically.
• Pressing the main power switch.
• Press the Stop button for three seconds.
When you want to resume drying, simply close
the door and press the Start button.
The drying result may be too damp or too dry if
the program is stopped and restarted.
Packing material
Please sort waste materials in accordance with
local guidelines.
Disposal
The drying cabinet is manufactured and labeled
for recycling. In order to prevent personal injury,
the drying cabinet must be made inoperable after
deciding to take it out of service. Contact your
municipality for information about where and how
to recycle it.
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Safety instructions

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7. Door hanger for light items1. Connector
8. Middle hanger section2. Control panel
9. Glove hanger3. Hanging hooks
10. Lower hanger section4. Serial number plate (inside)
11. Shoe rack (accessory)5. Upper hanger section
6. Door
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Description of the drying cabinet

12 3 4 5 6
Display window4Main power switch1
Start5Program selector2
Stop6Options buttons3
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Control panel

• If the drying cabinet is to be connected to
exhaust air ventilation, the building must have
such ventilation.
• An earthed power outlet must be available
within 79" (2 m) of the top of the drying cabinet.
The drying cabinet has a 79" (2 m) long
earthed cable and plug connected at the top.
The power outlet must be positioned so that
an extension cord is not necessary.
• The power socket should be easy to reach
once the drying cabinet has been installed.
This also applies when the drying cabinet is
installed in a recess or the like. See the
"Electrical installation" section.
• The floor where the cabinet is to stand must
support a weight of about 132 lb (60 kg).
• The floor must be flat with a maximum drop of
1,0" (2.5 cm) below the cabinet.
• The drying cabinet is only intended for
installation indoors with a temperature over 32
°F (0 °C).
• The drying cabinet must not be placed in
environments where high-pressure washers
are used for cleaning.
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DC7573
1695-1720
DC7583
1835-1860
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Assembly area

User liability
It is the responsibility of the user to contact a
qualified electrician if a power outlet as described
in this manual is not available.
WARNING!
• Connect to a power outlet with a protective
earth.
• Do not disconnect the earth connection.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
Electrical connection
• Connect to an individual branch circuit.
Minimum 16 AWG required and 15 amps
overcurrent-protective device.
• The drying cabinet is to be connected to 120V,
1-Phase, 60Hz, and a protective power outlet.
The power outlet must be installed and earthed
in compliance with applicable regulations.
• The drying cabinet is delivered ready for
connection with a 79" (2 m) long cable with an
earthed plug.
• Do not change the cable and plug supplied
with the drying cabinet. If the plug does not fit
the power outlet, this must be rectified by a
qualified electrician.
• The drying cabinet must be connected using
the supplied connection cable and must not
be permanently connected!
• The power outlet must be positioned so that
the plug can be unplugged when necessary.
• As standard, the connection cable is drawn
out from the rear of the drying cabinet. If
necessary, the connection cable can be drawn
out from the top panel via the hole at the back.
•Check that the connection current corresponds
with the data on the serial number plate and
that the main circuit is correctly earthed in
compliance with applicable standards. We
recommend that the main circuit is fitted with
a residual current device.
• The manufacturer waives all responsibility if
the electrical connection is not made according
to the method set out in these operating
instructions.
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Electrical requirements

Moist air can be evacuated in two
ways:
• Exhaust air from the drying cabinet is
channeled to an exhaust duct or an outlet in
the wall using a UL-approved vent hose.
Recommended!
• Ventilation out into the room where the drying
cabinet stands.
Ventilation out into the room where the
drying cabinet stands
•Preferably open a door or a window in the room
for the best ventilation.
•When the drying cabinet is built-in, the supplied
vent hose (some markets only) is replaced with
a permanent vent pipe with a diameter of 3,9"
(100 mm).
• The distance between the top edge of the vent
pipe and the ceiling must not be less than 11,8"
(300 mm).
• The vent pipe must reach outside the recess.
•Ensure a good air supply to the drying cabinet’s
air intake.
• The vent holes in the drying cabinet must not
be blocked.
1. Moist air out
2. Air intake
2
Minimum 300
mm to the
ceiling
1
Ventilation out into the room where the drying
cabinet stands. Drying cabinet, freestanding
Minimum 300
mm to the
ceiling
2
1
Ventilation out into the room where the drying
cabinet stands. Drying cabinet, built-in in recess.
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Vent connection

Connection to the exhaust duct
When the cabinet is on, 1589 ft3(45 m3) moist
air/hour is evacuated. Make sure that air can enter
the room to replace the moist air that has been
vented.
WARNING!
• The drying cabinet must not be connected to
the duct for flue gases.
Exhaust duct
Only a rigid or flexible metal duct shall be used
for exhausting. The exhaust duct diameter both
in Canada and United States shall be 4" (102mm)
ridged metal exhaust duct. Run the duct with as
few bends as possible.
In Canada, only those foil-type ducts, if any,
specifically identified for use with the appliance
by the manufacturer shall be used. In the United
States, only those foil-type ducts, if any,
specifically identified for use with the appliance
by the manufacturer and which comply with the
Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, Subject
2158A, shall be used.
The maximum length of a flexible duct is 40"
(1.0m).
The drying cabinet can be connected to
the exhaust duct in two ways:
With draft check
The existing valve is replaced with the draft check
(supplied with the cabinet).
Do not fit valves found in the building’s ventilation
system inside the drying cabinet.
1. Moist air out
2. Hose (not included)
3. Connector (not included)
4. Draft check
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The drying cabinet is connected to the exhaust duct using the draft
check
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Vent connection

Permanently fitted to the exhaust duct
(some markets only)
The exhaust air duct valve must be replaced with
a transition section (not supplied).
Do not fit valves found in the building’s ventilation
system inside the drying cabinet.
1. Transition section
1
The drying cabinet is permanently fitted to the exhaust duct
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Vent connection

Unpacking
WARNING!
• The cabinet can easily tip over if not screwed
into place. At least two persons should handle
the drying cabinet.
• Packing material such as plastic and cellular
plastic should be kept out of the reach of
children. There is a risk of suffocation if small
children come into contact with plastic
materials.
• Remove all packing materials, but do not use
sharp tools that may damage the product.
• Check that the drying cabinet has not been
damaged during transport.
•After unpacking, check that the drying cabinet
shows no sign of fault. Damage, faults, and
possibly missing parts must be reported
immediately to the dealer.
A complete delivery includes
• Cabinet with fan unit
• Assembly kit
• Set of documents
Recommended tools
• Spirit level
• Measuring tape
• Portable drill
• Screwdriver
• Drill bit, diam. 8 mm
• Pen
• Protective gloves (if used)
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Assembly kit
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1. Draft check (not included)
2. Vent hose (not included)
3. Connector with two securing screws, x 1
4. Securing screws for securing against wall, x 2
5. Plastic plug, x 2
6. Cover plugs for cabinet feet, x 4
7. Allen key, x 1
8. Cover plugs for securing screws, x 2
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Installation

Positioning
1. Place the drying cabinet where it is to stand.
2. Open the door and adjust the level of the drying
cabinet so that it stands firmly on all four feet.
WARNING!
The drying cabinet must be screwed to the wall.
Since the cabinet is top-heavy, there is a risk of
it tipping forward.
Level adjustment
1. Use a spirit level to check that the cabinet
stands level.
2. Use the supplied Allen key and adjust all four
feet through the holes in the drying cabinet’s
bottom plate (use pliers if necessary).
3. Insert the four cover plugs (found in the
document bag) in the holes.
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1. Spirit level
2. Allen key
3. Cover plug, x 4
Securing
1. Place the drying cabinet where it is to stand,
open the door, and pull out the top hanger
section.
2. Mark the drill holes on the wall through the two
pre-drilled holes in the rear panel of the drying
cabinet.
3. Pull the cabinet forward and drill the holes in
the wall for the securing screws. Use the
enclosed plastic plugs or other anchors if
necessary.
4. Slide the cabinet back into place and screw it
in position with the supplied screws.
5. Fit the cover plugs.
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4
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1. Pre-drilled holes
2. Securing screws
3. Plastic plug
4. Wall behind drying cabinet
5. Rear panel of drying cabinet
6. Cover plug
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Installation

DC7573
59"-60"
DC7583
64-1/2"-
65-1/2"
A=B-23-5/8"
B
2
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Min. 23,6"
(600mm)
Figure 1
The drying cabinet has a depth of 23,6" (600 mm).
Use screws and, if applicable, plastic plugs of a
suitable length to match the material of the rear
wall of the recess.
1. Measure assembly depth “B” where the drying
cabinet is to be installed (see figure 1).
2. If assembly depth “B” is greater than 23,6" (600
mm), a wooden batten (2) of thickness “A”
must be cut to size. The wooden batten is not
supplied.
3. Slide the drying cabinet into position so that
the front aligns with the front of the recess.
Keep the door closed.
4. There should be an air gap of at least 0,4" (10
mm) above the drying cabinet (see figure 2) in
order to ensure optimum drying performance
from the cabinet.
5. Open the door. Align the drying cabinet
horizontally by following the instructions in the
“Level adjustment” section.
6. Pull out the top hanger section and use a pen
to mark the position of the hole on the wall
behind.
7. Slide the hanger section back in, close the
door, and pull out the drying cabinet again. If
assembly depth “B” is the same as the depth
of the drying cabinet, you can jump straight to
step 10 below.
8. Cut a wooden batten (2) of thickness “A” and
with a length of 19,7-22,6" (500-575 mm). It
must be as thick as the difference between
assembly depth “B” and 23,6" (600 mm). If
assembly depth “B” is 24,4" (620 mm), batten
thickness “A” must be 0,8" (20 mm).
9. Screw the wooden batten into position with two
screws (1) on the wall behind the drying
cabinet at the same height as the marked
holes, as set out in step 6.
NOTE!
Do not position the screws for the wooden
batten in the same location as the holes
marked on the wall for securing the drying
cabinet. Ensure that the wooden batten is
screwed firmly to the wall.
10. Plug the cable into the power outlet to ensure
that the cable is not pinched and that the plug
is easily unplugged.
11. Slide the drying cabinet into the recess. Make
sure the rear panel of the drying cabinet is up
against the wall or the wooden batten (2) at
the back of the recess. Also check that the front
of the drying cabinet aligns with the sides of
the recess.
12. Pull out the top hanger section and screw the
cabinet into position using the supplied
securing screws, then fit the cover plugs (see
figure 3).
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Installing as a built-in cabinet

Min 3/8"
Min 0,4"
air gap
Figure 2
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Figure 3
1. Pre-drilled holes
2. Securing screws
3. Cover plugs
Vent connection
If the drying cabinet is built-in, fit the connector
through the vent opening in the top section of the
recess. The drying cabinet is then installed where
it is to stand.
1. Place the connector over the hole in the drying
cabinet’s top panel, align the screw holes, and
secure the connector.
2. Connect the fixed vent pipe if the drying
cabinet is built-in, or attach the supplied (some
markets only) flexible hose. Also see the
"Ventilation options" section.
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1. Connector
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WARNING! Be aware of the risk of strain injuries. At least two
persons should handle the drying cabinet.
Rehanging the door
1. Place the drying cabinet on its back.
2. Loosen the hinge plate, see figure 1.
3. Lift off the door, loosen the glove hanger, and loosen the switch plate from the main power switch.
Turn the glove hanger a half-turn and replace it in the same mounting hole.
4. Move the switch plate to the other side of the door.
5. Loosen the rivet on the hinge plate and move it to the opposite side.
6. Loosen the hinge pin on the upper hinge and move it to the opposite side.
7. Rotate the door, align the rivet, and secure the hinge plate.
Figure 1
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Reversing the door