Asko PROFESSIONAL TDC111VG User manual

Operating Instructions
Tumble dryer
PROFESSIONAL TDC111VG
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO. We hope it will
meet your expectations and fulfil 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 the machine. The operating
instructions also include information on how you can help protect the
environment.
WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.

Before using your machine for the first
time 3
Language selection 3
Safety instructions 4
Safety 4
Packing material 4
Recycling 4
Child safety 5
General 5
Child-safe start 5
Activating/deactivating Child-safe start. 5
Description of the tumble dryer 6
Advice and tips before you tumble-dry 7
Materials that can be tumble-dried 7
Materials that must not be tumble-dried 7
Static electricity 7
Tumble drying 8
Sort your fabrics 8
Press the main power switch until the
display lights. 8
Open the door, load the items and then
close the door 8
Select the programme 9
Press the Start button 11
Drying programme finished 11
Settings 12
You can carry out the following settings 12
How to choose the settings: 12
Audible Volume 12
Language 12
Child-safe 12
Heater 2 12
Care and cleaning 13
Cleaning the lint filter 13
Cleaning the outside of the machine 14
Troubleshooting 15
The machine will not start 15
The machine loses all power during a
programme 15
Drying takes too long 15
Error messages 15
Technical information 16
Technical data 16
Standard tests 16
Service 17
Before contacting the service division 17
Installation 18
Positioning the tumble dryer 18
Adjusting the feet 19
Air evacuation 20
Installation 21
Installing the air exhaust system 22
Electrical installation 22
Installation 22
Door hanging 23
Follow these instructions 24
Quick guide 28
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Contents
Original Instructions

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Before using your machine for the first time
Language selection
You will be prompted to select the display
language when you have connected your
machine and start it for the first time. Do as
follows:
1. Turn the programme selector to choose from:
US English, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk,
Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol,
Русский, Nederlands.
2. Press Stop to save the setting.
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.
NOTE!
When starting the tumble dryer for the first time
or after a long period without use, you may
notice a slight thumping noise. This noise is
completely normal and will disappear after a few
loads.

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Read the operating instructions and
keep them in a safe place!
• Electrical installation, if required, should
be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• The machine should only be used for
tumble-drying as described in these
instructions.
• Repairs and maintenance relating to
safety or performance must be carried
out by a qualified professional.
• Damaged mains cables must only be
replaced by a qualified electrician.
• Sufficient ventilation is required to
prevent smoke from open fires or fumes
from equipment burning other fuels
being sucked into the room when the
tumble dryer is running.
• Do not dry dirty laundry in the tumble
dryer.
• Items that are stained with e.g. cooking
oil, acetone, alcohol, petrol, kerosene,
stain remover, turpentine, wax and wax
remover should be washed in hot water
with extra detergent before they go in
the tumbler dryer.
• Items such as foam rubber, latex,
plastic, waterproof textiles, rubber-
coated items and clothes and foam-
rubber filled cushions must not be dried
in the tumbler dryer.
• Fabric softener or similar products
should be used as per the
recommendations of the detergent
manufacturer.
• The machine is not designed to be
used by persons (even children) that are
physically or mentally handicapped or
lack experience and knowledge. Such
persons must receive instruction in how
to use the machine from the person
responsible for their safety.
• Children must be watched to ensure
they do not play with the machine.
Safety
• The machine must not be used for
drying items that have been dry-cleaned
at home or fabrics that may contain
residues of flammable liquids.
• The tumble dryer is not to be used if
industrial chemicals have been used for
cleaning.
• The tumble dryer is protected by an
overheating cut-out. This shuts offthe
machine if the temperature gets too
high.
WARNING!
When the tumble dryer is operating, the
back of the tumble dryer will get very hot.
Leave the machine to cool completely
before touching the back.
Installation
See the section Installation.
Packing material
Please sort waste materials in accordance
with local guidelines.
Recycling
This machine is manufactured and
labelled for recycling. In order to prevent
personal injury, the machine must be
made inoperable after deciding to take it
out of service. Contact your local authority
for information about where and how your
machine should be correctly recycled.
Safety instructions

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General
WARNING!
Do not allow children to play with the
tumble dryer.
• If the door is opened when a
programme 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).
Child-safe start
By activating the child-safe start function
you can prevent children from starting
the tumble dryer or changing the current
programme.
Activating/deactivating Child-safe
start.
Do as follows to open the settings menu:
1. Turn offthe 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 programme selector.
4. Press the Stop button once.
5. Change and save the setting as
described below.
6. Press the Start button to return to the
programme menu.
You can activate the Child-safe start
option to prevent children from starting
the machine.
1. Turn the programme selector and
choose Child-safe On or Child-safe
Off.
2. Press the Stop button once to save
the setting.
You can temporarily deactivate Child-
safe start by pressing the Start and Stop
buttons at the same time. Child-safe
start will be deactivated for 3 minutes.
Child safety

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Description of the tumble dryer
1. Main power switch
2. Panel
3. Type plate
4. Lint filter
5. Outer door
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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
This symbol means that the material is
suitable for tumble-drying. Fabrics best suited
to tumble-drying are cotton fabrics, terry cloth
and synthetic fibres. Garments will be softer and
lighter when tumbled than when hung out to dry.
NOTE!
The tumble dryer does not cause any significant
wear on fabrics. The lint that collects in the lint
filter consists of dust and fibre residues formed
when the items are used.
Materials that must not be tumble-
dried
This symbol means that the material is not
suitable for tumble-drying. Certain materials
may melt or become a fire hazard if exposed to
heat, and others can lose their shape or shrink.
And do not tumble-dry
• materials labelled "Do not dry near heat".
• garments that have been dry-cleaned at
home.
• plastic foam.
• fibreglass material.
• wool must not be tumble-dried because of
the risk of felting.
Static electricity
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.
NOTE!
You can stop the tumble dryer by pressing the
Stop button for three seconds or by opening the
door. In both cases the programme is stopped
and starts from the beginning if restarted.
If you do not want to restart the programme then
immediately remove all laundry and spread it
out to allow the heat to dissipate.

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Below are step-by-step instructions to help you
achieve the best possible tumble-drying results.
1Sort your fabrics
You will achieve the most uniform drying
results if the items are made of the same
type of material. Do up zips and buttons, fasten
belts, sort the items and adjust the load and
temperature.
Do not overload the drum!
Overloading the dryer will result in poor drying
results and wrinkling.
2Press the main power switch
until the display lights.
3Open the door, load the items
and then close the door
Make sure that objects e.g. detergent
dispensing balls, have been removed from the
laundry. They could melt and cause damage to
the dryer or the laundry.
To save energy, always observe the maximum
load for each programme (see Program chart).
Tumble drying

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4Select the programme
Tumble drying
Guidelines as to what specific
programmes can be used for:
The Auto extra dry, Auto dry and Auto normal
dry programmes have two temperature settings.
Normal temperature but also low temperature
for more delicate items.
Auto extra dry
Temperature normal. This programme is for
items that are particularly difficult to dry, such as
jeans with very thick seams.
Auto dry
Temperature normal. These programmes shut
offthe heat once the load is dry but before it is
bone dry. The Auto dry programme shuts offthe
heat slightly later than Auto normal dry. Use trial
and error to find out what works best.
Auto normal dry
Temperature normal. These programmes shut
offthe heat once the load is dry but before it is
bone dry. The Auto dry programme shuts offthe
heat slightly later than Auto normal dry. Use trial
and error to find out what works best.
Auto extra dry (low temperature)
Energy Save. This programme is for items that
are particularly difficult to dry, such as jeans
with very thick seams.
Auto dry (low temperature)
Energy Save. These programmes shut offthe
heat once the load is dry but before it is bone
dry. The Auto dry programme shuts offthe heat
slightly later than Auto normal dry. Use trial and
error to find out what works best.
Auto normal dry (low temperature)
Energy Save. These programmes shut offthe
heat once the load is dry but before it is bone
dry. The Auto dry programme shuts offthe heat
slightly later than Auto normal dry. Use trial and
error to find out what works best.
Auto Iron dry
This programme shuts offthe heat once the
load is just damp enough for ironing or pressing.
Select a programme by turning the programme selector. The selected programme is shown in the
display window.
Programme selector Programme name Start Stop

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Tumble drying
Programme chart
Here we present the energy and time consumption of a few different programmes. 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.
For the consumption values given below, the requirements are as follows:
Temperature of intake air: 23 °C
Moisture content of intake air: 55 %
Drying temperature: Normal
Heater output: 3000W
Program Material Load Spin speed (rpm) Energy consumption,
approx. (kWh)
Programme time,
approx. (min.)
Auto extra dry Cotton, linen 1/1 800 4,0 100
1000 3,8 95
1400 3,3 85
1600 3,1 80
Auto dry Cotton, linen 1/1 800 3,9 90
1000 3,6 85
1400 3,1 75
1600 2,9 70
Crease-resistant,
polyester/cotton
1/2 1000 1,8 50
Auto normal dry Cotton, linen 1/1 800 3,8 85
1000* 3,5 80
1400 2,6 65
1600 2,5 60
Crease-resistant,
polyester/cotton
1/2 1000* 1,3 35
Auto Iron dry Cotton, linen 1/1 1000 3,7 80
800 3,0 70
1000 2,4 55
1400 2,0 50

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Tumble drying
5Press the Start button
Remaining drying time
An estimate of the remaining drying time
will be shown on the display a few minutes after
the drying programme starts. For example, 1:35
means that 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
load is sufficiently dry.
You can stop the tumble dryer by pressing the
Stop button or by opening the door. In both
cases the programme is stopped and starts
from the beginning if restarted.
NOTE!
The programme will not be affected if you
change the programme selector after the
programme has started.
6Drying programme finished
The text Done appears on the display
when the programme is finished.
Backlighting
Two minutes after the drying programme
finishes the backlighting on the display and
option buttons enters energy saving mode.
NOTE!
• Clean the lint filter after each load.
WARNING!
If the lint filter becomes clogged, the machine’s
automatic overheating cut-out may be triggered.
Clean the filter, wait until the machine has
cooled then try starting it. If it still does not start:
Call the service division.
Once drying has finished
Turn offthe main power switch. Remove the
clothes and close the door to prevent small
children from climbing into the machine.

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Settings
You can carry out the following
settings
• Audible Volume
• Language
• Child-safe
• Heater 2
How to choose the settings:
Do as follows to open the settings menu:
1. Turn offthe 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 programme selector.
4. Press the Stop button once.
5. Change and save the setting as described
below.
6. Press the Start button to return to the
programme menu.
Audible Volume
1. Turn the programme selector and choose
Buzzer On or Buzzer Offto set whether the
tumble dryer should audibly indicate that the
programme is finished or that an error has
occurred.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
Language
1. Turn the programme selector to choose from:
US English, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk,
Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol,
Русский, Nederlands.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
Child-safe
You can activate the Child-safe start option to
prevent children from starting the machine.
1. Turn the programme selector and choose
Child-safe On or Child-safe Off.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
You can temporarily deactivate Child-safe start
by pressing the Start and Stop buttons at the
same time. Child-safe start will be deactivated
for 3 minutes.
Heater 2
1. Turn the programme selector and choose
"Heater 2 On" (3000W/16A) or "Heater 2 Off"
(1950W/10A )to increase or decrease the
heat output.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the
setting.
NOTE!
The switchover must be performed by a
qualified electrician.

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Care and cleaning
Cleaning the lint filter
The lint filter must be cleaned after each load.
1. Grasp the filter holder handle and pull it
towards you to open the lint filter.
2. Open the lint filter. Use your thumb to press
on the edge as illustrated and pull it out.
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.
NOTE!
Clean the surface of the lint (fluf) filter after each
drying program.
4. To close the lint filter, follow the reverse order
of steps used for opening. Then, replace the
filter by sliding it back into the door. Close the
lint filter before closing the door.
NOTE!
Clean the filters after each drying.
Do not replace the filters if they are damp or
wet. Damp or wet filters could cause operational
faults.
NOTE!
The dryer should never be operated without
the filters in place, or with damaged filters as
excessive amount of accumulated fibres from
the fabric could cause malfunction or failure of
the dryer.

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Cleaning the outside of the machine
Clean the outside of the machine and the
programme panel with a mild cleaner. Do
not use solvents, as these can damage the
machine. Do not hose down or spray the
machine with water.
NOTE!
Do not allow dust to accumulate around the
machine. Keep the area around the tumble
dryer clean and cool; dust, heat and moisture
prolong drying times.
Care and cleaning

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Troubleshooting
The machine will not start
Check
• that the door is properly closed.
• that the main power switch is on.
• that the plug is connected.
• that the main fuses have not blown.
• that the overheating cut-out has not been
triggered.
The machine loses all power during a
programme
The overheating cut-out shuts offthe tumble
dryer if the temperature is too high, e.g.
because dust is clogging the lint filter.
• Clean the lint filter.
• Wait until the machine has cooled then try
starting it. If it still does not start: Call the
service division.
Drying takes too long
• Check that the lint filter is not blocked. See
the Care and cleaning chapter.
Error messages
• Read Drying takes too long in this chapter if
Max program time appears on the display.
• If Clean Lint Filter appears on the display,
clean the lint filter.
• Call the service division if Thermistor fault
appears on the display.
• Press the Stop button to close any error
messages.

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Technical data
Height: 845 mm
Width: 595 mm
Depth: 585 mm
Weight (net):
Cylinder volume:
Max. drying capacity:
Speed:
41 kg / 42 kg (depending on model)
112 l
6 kg
50-55 rpm
Rated power: See type plate.
Drum material: Stainless steel
Outer casing material: Powder-coated and hot-galvanized sheet steel or stainless steel.
Setup Stacking or freestanding
Standard tests
Europe:
Drying performance: EN 611 21 (95/13/EEC). Auto normal dry, 6 kg cotton
Energy declaration: EN 611 21 (95/13/EEC). Auto normal dry, 6 kg cotton
Test method for noise
measurement: IEC 60 704-2-6.
Technical information

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Service
Before contacting the service
division
See the Troubleshooting and Care and cleaning
chapters to see whether you can rectify the
problem. If you need to contact the service
division, make sure that you know the model
designation, type designation and serial
number.
The model designation (1) can be found on the
first page of the operating instructions and on
the machine panel. The type designation (2)
and serial number (3) can be found on the type
plate, which is found on the front of the tumble
dryer inside the outer door.
NOTE!
Only authorised spare parts shall be used in the
event of failure.
1
3
2
TYPE
NOTE!
Repair or any warranty claim resulting from
incorrect connection or use of the dryer shall not
be covered by the warranty. In such cases, the
costs of repair shall be charged to the user.

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Installation
Positioning the tumble dryer
The tumble dryer can be free-standing or in a
stack. Remember that the tumble dryer produces
heat and should therefore not be located in a room
that is too small. If the room is very small, drying
will take longer due to the limited quantity of air.
NOTE!
Do not install the machine in a room where there
is a risk of frost occurring. At temperatures around
freezing point the machine may not be able to
operate properly.
The room in which the appliance is installed
should be adequately ventilated, with temperature
between 15 °C and 25 °C.
CAUTION!
• Any electrical installation must be carried out
by qualified professionals.
• The machine must not be installed behind a
lockable door, a sliding door or a door with
hinges on the opposite side to those of the
tumble dryer.
• The tumble dryer’s plinth ventilation must not
be blocked by a rug or the like.
TIP!
To improve ventilation, leave the door to the room
where the tumble dryer is located open.
Freestanding
The tumble dryer can be positioned beside the
washing machine. An air gap of at least 5 mm
must be left between the washing machine and
the tumble dryer.
If the customer has a problem with the machine
sliding when on a low-friction floor, the plastic
cups can be used under the feet of the tumble
dryer (between foot and floor).
Stacking
The tumble dryer can be placed on top of a
washing machine. In this case you use the
stacking attachments (foot cups and antitilt
devices) that come with the machine. You will find
two foot cups in a bag in the drum and two anti-tilt
devices are attached to the bottom left corner at
the back of the machine. Extending plates can be
ordered from your local retailer.
How to assemble the stack:
1. Undo the anti-tilt device. Fasten the screw
back into place
2. Undo the two screws indicated on the back
of the washing machine.
3. Secure the anti-tilt device using the screws
as shown in the picture.

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Installation
4. Attach the plastic cups for fixing 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 dryer is
correctly positioned on the washing machine.
Break offtag A on the cup fitted on the right-
hand side and tag B on the cup fitted on the
left-hand 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 offthe remaining tags.
6. Push the tumble dryer in under the metal
brackets. At the same time keep the front
edge raised by 10 mm to 20 mm.
7. Lower the tumble dryer’s front feet into the
plastic cups and adjust the dryer to ensure
that it is balanced.
Adjusting the feet
Screw the feet in or out so that the tumble dryer
is steady and balanced on the floor or on the
washing machine.

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Installation
Air evacuation
Waste air from the tumble dryer must be taken
to an evacuation duct or to an outlet in the wall
using the vent hose supplied.
NOTE!
The tumble dryer must only be operated when it
is correctly fitted with exhaust duct.
Connection to the tumble dryer
The tumble dryer has three options for venting
air: at the back, on the right side and on the left
side. One hole is open when the tumble dryer is
supplied. The other two have covers.
The tumble dryer comes with a connector (1), a
plastic band (2) and a vent hose (3).
1
2
3
Fit the air evacuation system as follows:
1. Slip the vent hose onto the connector and
secure it using the plastic band.
2. Remove the plastic cover if you want to fit
the vent hose to one of the holes other than
the one already open.
3. Insert the connector with the vent hose into
the opening.
4. Place the cover over the open hole.
Connection to the evacuation duct
The vent hose must take the shortest and
straightest route possible from the tumble dryer
to the evacuation duct. Trim or cut the vent hose
if it is too long. If necessary, the vent hose can
be extended to a maximum of 8 metres (inner
diameter 102 mm). If a longer hose is needed,
a larger inner diameter is required in order to
maintain the tumble dryer’s fan capacity. Any
bends must be as gradual as possible. If 90º
bends are necessary, there must be no more
than four. More bends will reduce the tumble
dryer’s fan capacity.
CAUTION!
Air from the tumble dryer must not be fed
through ducts used for equipment that burns
gas or other fuels.