Asko T712C User manual

Use & Care Guide
Tumble dryer
Dear ASKO customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from Scandina-
via, made in Vara, Sweden.
We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new
machine is just as good as the outside and that the ethics and
standards that went into the production of this machine are
just as high as the quality and performance that you will
receive from it. We hope that this product will give you many
years of pleasure.
To get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that
you read the operating instructions before using the machine.
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Contents
Before using your machine for
the first time 3
Important Safety instructions 4
Child safety 5
Options buttons 7
Advice and tips before you
tumble-dry 8
Operating instructions 9
Consumption values 12
Care and maintenance instructions 13
Troubleshooting 15
Technical information 16
Service and guarantee 17
Installation instructions 19
Reversing the door hinge 23
Search words 25
Notes 26
Notes 27
Quick guide 28

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See the Quick Guide on the last page.
Before using your machine for the first time
Do not tumble-dry
Certain materials are sensitive to tumble-
drying. Always check and follow an item’s
laundry label. You can read more on page 9,
“Before tumble-drying”.
Note!
When starting the tumble dryer for the first
time or after a long period without use, you
may notice a slight thumping sound. This is
completely normal and will disappear after
a few loads.

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Important Safety instructions
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow basic precau-
tions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, cooking oils, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off va-
pors 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 reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
• Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
• 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 tumble dryer.
• Do not heat-dry items containing:
• vinyl, plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured rubberlike materials
• fiberglass
• wool unless the label specifies “washable”
• Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
• 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 dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils may contrib-
ute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire.
• Electrical installation, if required, must be done by a licensed electrician.
• Do not operate appliance while away from the home.
• Do not heat dry items that have been dry-cleaned.
• The dryer is made and marked to facilitate recycling. When it is no longer useful, contact your local refuse
collection service for advice on how to properly dispose of the dryer for purposes of 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.
Caution!
During the program, the back of the dryer will get very hot. Let the machine cool completely before touching
the back.
WARNING!
This appliance must be properly grounded.
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. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance must be exhausted outdoors or the equivalent. Do not exhaust into a
chimney, wall, ceiling or concealed space in a building.

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Child safety
General
Do not allow children to play with
the tumble dryer.
The tumble dryer has a magnetic catch,
allowing the door to be opened from the
inside. The door has a door-switch that au-
tomatically stops the tumble dryer when the
door is opened. The tumble dryer does not
start automatically when the door closes
(for example, if a child closes the door from
inside).
WARNING!
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified elec-
trician or service representative or person-
nel if you are in doubt as to whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance (Canadian market only).
If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper out-
let installed by a qualified electrician.
B) Grounding instructions for a permanently
connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a
grounded metal, permanent wiring system,
or an equipment-grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
NOTE: This manual does not cover every
possible condition and situation that may
occur. Use common sense and caution
when installing, operating, and maintaining
any appliance.

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1. Lint filter holder
2. Serial number tag and rating plate
3. Panel
4. Outer door
Parts of the tumble dryer
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5. Fan (behind the front plate)
6. Condenser (behind the front plate)
7. Lint filter
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Front panel
1. Main power switch
2-4. Options buttons
5. Program selector
6. Display
7. Start/Stop
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Options buttons
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2. Button for selecting Low Temperature
3. Button for selecting Wrinkle free Program
4. Button for selecting Delayed Start 5 h
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Advice and tips before you tumble-dry
Here are some tips that may help you be-
fore you begin tumble-drying.
Has the load been spun in the
washing machine?
Items to be tumble-dried should be spun at
1000 rpm or faster. Better spinning saves
both energy and drying time.
Laundry labels
Materials that can be tumble-dried
This symbol means that the material is suit-
able for tumble-drying. Fabrics best suited
to tumble-drying are cotton fabrics, terry
cloth and synthetic fibers. Garments will be
softer and lighter when tumbled than when
hung out to dry.
Note!
Wear to fabrics in the tumble dryer is insig-
nificant. The lint that gets caught in the lint
filter consists of dust and fiber remnants
formed when the items are used.
Materials that should 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 lose
their shape or shrink.
And do not tumble-dry...
• materials labeled “Do not dry near heat”.
• garments that have been dry-cleaned at
home.
• foam plastic.
• fiberglass material.
• wool must not be tumble-dried due to the
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The Normal program shuts off the heat
slightly later than Delicate. Use trial and
error to find out what works best. Use these
programs when you want items to be com-
pletely dry.
Iron dry
This program shuts off the heat once the
load is just damp enough for ironing or
pressing.
Timed dry program 60 min
The Timed dry program has a fixed drying
time and tumble-dries the load for 60 minutes.
Air fluff 60 min
Use the Air fluff pro-
gram when you just
want to refresh, air, or
soften up items.
Select option
By selecting options, you can tailor drying
programs to suit your own laundry require-
ments. The machine remembers which
settings and options you choose for each
program and uses these (with one excep-
tion – Delayed Start) the next time you
select the program in question. You can, of
course, change them again if you wish.
Low temperature
Select or deselect Low Temperature by press-
ing the Temperature button.
Once Low Temperature has been selected,
the red field next to the button lights up.
Wrinkle free
This option means that the drum will rotate
three seconds per minute for two hours
once the drying program has finished. This
option prevents the items remaining in the
same position and becoming wrinkled.
A useful feature if you are not able to re-
move the load as soon as tumble-drying
has finished.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury
to persons, read the "Important Safety
Instructions" section on page 4 before
operating this appliance.
Sort your fabrics
You will achieve the most uniform dry-
ing results if the items are the same
material.
Close zippers and fasten or belts; sort the
items and adjust load and temperature.
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Turn on the main power
switch
Open the door, load the
items and then close the
door
Select program
The choice of program depends on
what you intend to do with the items
after tumbling. The program options
are Heavy, Normal, Delicate, Iron dry,
Timed dry program and Air fluff.
Heavy
This program is for items that are particu-
larly difficult to dry, such as jeans with very
thick seams.
Note!
Knit fabrics in particular are prone to shrink-
age. Use the Normal, Delicate or Iron dry
programs for such items. Stretch clothes
back into shape immediately after drying.
Normal, Delicate
These programs shut off the heat once the
load is dry without being “bone-dry”.
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A lighted red field by the button indicates
that the Wrinkle free option has been acti-
vated.
Delayed Start
Select or deselect this option by pressing
the Delayed Start button. The machine will
start the program 5 hours after you select
this option + the Start/Stop button.
A lighted red field by the button indicates
that the option has been activated. If you
change your mind, press the Start/Stop but-
ton for three seconds. You can now start the
machine as usual.
Press the Start button
Drying time remaining
An estimate of the remaining drying time will
be shown in the display within 2 minutes of
the drying program starting. For example,
1:35 means that approximately 1 hour and
35 minutes remain until the load achieves
the selected level of dryness. If the Wrinkle
free option has been selected, the drum will
rotate every minute for 2 hours after cooling.
If you want to stop or change a program
Press and hold the Start/Stop button for
3 seconds. The red field next to the button
goes out.
Note!
The program is not affected if the program
selector is changed after the program starts.
To load or remove laundry
If you want to load or remove washing once
you have started the machine, open the
door and the machine will stop automati-
cally. Load more laundry, close the door and
press the Start/Stop button.
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Drying program finished
The text in the display indicates
that the program has finished
If the Wrinkle free option has been
selected, the drum will rotate every
minute for 2 hours after cooling.
Important!
• Clean the lint filter after each load.
Caution!
If the lint filter becomes clogged, the ma-
chine’s automatic overheating cut-off may
be triggered. To enable the machine to be
restarted, the filter must be cleaned and
the machine allowed to cool for around
30 minutes.
Cleaning the lint filter
1. Grasp the filter handle and pull it towards
you.
2. Pull the filter out of its holder.
3. Open the filter and remove the lint by
hand scraping the back and front of both
panels.
4. Fold the filter up and re-insert it into its
holder. The filter may need to be cleaned
if limescale deposits occur, see the “Care
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Automatic drain
To install the automatic drain hose, please
see the section titled Installation.
Once drying has finished
Switch off the main power switch.
Remove the clothes, and close the
door to prevent small children from
climbing into the machine.
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Consumption values
For the consumption values given below, the following prerequisites apply:
Temperature of intake air: 68°F (20°C)
Moisture content of intake air: 65%.
Drying temperature: Normal or low
Element power: 2500 W
Before tumble-drying, cotton fabrics are spun at 800 and 1600 rpm (long spin).
Before tumble-drying, other fabrics (wrinkle-resistant and acrylic) are spun at 800 rpm
(short spin).
Program Material Temperature
Max. load
(lb/kg)
Energy
consumption
(approx. kWh)
800 rpm 1600 rpm
Program time
(approx. min.)
800 rpm 1600 rpm
Heavy Cotton, linen Normal 13/6.0 5.0 4.1 155 130
Normal Cotton, linen Normal 13/6.0 4.2 3.2 130 100
Normal
Wrinkle-resistant,
polyester/cotton Normal 7/3.0 1.8 - 60 -
Delicate Cotton, linen Normal 13/6.0 3.8 2.9 120 95
Delicate
Wrinkle-resistant,
polyester/cotton Normal 7/3.0 1.7 - 55 -
Delicate
Acrylic, rayon,
acetate Low 7/3.0 2.1 - 80 -
Iron dry Cotton, linen Normal 13/6.0 3.4 2.3 105 75

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Cleaning the outside of the
machine
Clean the outside of the machine and the
program panel with a mild cleaner. Do not
use any 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 mois-
ture prolong drying times.
Cleaning the lint filter
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 down the
filter by hand using a soft brush and dish-
washing detergent.
1. Grasp the filter handle and pull it towards
you.
2. Pull the filter out of its holder.
3. Open the filter and remove the lint from
all sides by hand. Use a soft dry cloth to
remove any coating.
4. Replace the filter in its holder.
Note!
If you have hard water, the filter should be
washed down with water to get rid of any
limescale deposits.
Dry the filter carefully with a towel.
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5. Replace the condenser. When reinstall-
ing the condenser, check that it is replaced
properly. The top of the condenser is la-
beled “upp”, “up” and “oben”.
6. Replace the front plate.
Cleaning the condenser
The condenser should be cleaned at least
three times a year. If you have pets, the
condenser must be cleaned more fre-
quently.
1. Switch off the main power switch.
2. Remove the front plate.
3. Open the condenser panel by turning
the two knobs counterclockwise.
4. Remove the condenser and rinse the
coils clean, using a hand shower, for
example. Do not poke around in the coils,
as you may damage the condenser. Do not
use pointed metal objects during cleaning.
Note!
Do not put the condenser in a dishwasher.
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Troubleshooting
The machine will not start
Check
• that the outer door is properly closed.
• that the main power switch is pressed.
• that you have set the program correctly.
• that the Delayed Start option has not been
selected. If so, the time remaining until start
will be shown in full hours in the display
(e.g. 5, 4, 3h) .
• that any plug is connected.
• that your home’s fuses (circuit breakers)
are intact, swap two circuit breakers. You
cannot always tell from outside if a circuit
breaker is broken.
• that the overheating cut-off has not been
triggered (see below).
Overheating cut-off
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 filter.
• Check to see if the lint filter is dirty and
clean it if necessary. See “Care and clean-
ing”.
• The overheating cut-off will reset automat-
ically once the machine has cooled.
Drying takes too long
• Check that neither the lint filter nor the
condenser are clogged. See “Care and
cleaning”.
• Prolonged drying times may also be due
to the condenser dryer being placed in a
room that is too small and the air in the
room (cooling air) being too hot.
• Make sure that the tumble dryer has ac-
cess to more cold air, by opening doors
and/or windows, for example.
Error messages
• If F1 flashes in the display, the condenser
drain hose could be blocked.
Remove the hose from the drain and check
for obstructions. The hose should be in-
serted no more than 5 or 6 inches into the
wall drain.
• If F2 flashes in the display, the maximum
permitted program time has been reached.
For remedial action, read “Drying takes too
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Technical information
Technical data
Height: 33.5" (850 mm)
Width: 23.4" (595 mm)
Depth: 23" (585 mm)
Weight: 104 lb (47 kg)
Cylinder volume: 29.3 gal (111 l)
Max. drying capacity: 13 lb (6.0 kg)
RPM: 52 rpm
Rated power: See serial number tag and rating plate.
Drying drum material: Stainless steel.
Outer casing material: Powder-coated and hot-galvanized sheet
steel or stainless steel.
Setup: Stacking or freestanding.
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Service and guarantee
Be sure to complete the Warranty Registration Card you received with your appliance
and mail it to AM Appliance Group to validate your appliance warranty.
Cosmetic damage must be reported to your dealer within five days from the date of pur-
chase. After unpacking the dryer, thoroughly check the unit for cosmetic damage.
For residential installations only AM Appliance Group will pay for:
Lenght of warranty
Three-Year Full
From date of purchase.
ASKO replacement parts and/or repair la-
bor to correct defect in materials or work-
manship. Service must be provided by an
authorized ASKO service agent.
Fourth & Fifth Year Limited
Three year full plus fourth and fifth year
limited
from date of purchase.
ASKO replacement parts (labor cost not
included) for any defective solid-state
controls, timers, motors, or pumps. Ser-
vice must be provided by an authorized
ASKO service agent.
Lifetime ASKO replacement parts (labor cost not
included) of the stainless steel tank if it
fails to hold water due to a manufacturing
defect, such as rusting or cracking. Ser-
vice must be provided by an authorized
ASKO service agent.
For non-residential installations
One-Year Full Warranty
From date of purchase.
ASKO replacement parts and/or repair la-
bor to correct defect in materials or work-
manship. Service must be provided by an
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AM Appliance Group will not pay for:
A. 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.
B. Repair and/or replacement parts for failure of product if appliance is used for other
than home/residential use.
C. Damage resulting from accident, fire, floods, acts of God, alteration, misuse, abuse,
improper installation, or installation not in accordance with local electrical or plumb-
ing codes.
D. Any shipping costs for parts during the limited warranty period.
E. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the continental
United States.
F. Pickup and delivery. ASKO washers are designed to be repaired in the home.
In no event shall AM Appliance Group be responsible
for any incidental or consequential damages.
Some states will not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damag-
es, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For warranty service, contact our Customer Care Center at the number listed below.
Before calling for service or contacting AM Appliance Group regarding a warranty issue,
make a note of the model, type name, and serial number.
Write to us at:
AM Appliance Group
P. O. Box 851805
Richardson, Texas 75085-1805
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Installation instructions
Positioning the tumble dryer
The tumble dryer can be installed free-
standing or stacked. 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.
Caution!
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.
Advice!
To improve ventilation, the door to the room
where the tumble dryer is located should be
left open.
Caution!
Any electrical installation should be carried
out by qualified professionals.
A. Freestanding
The tumble dryer can be positioned beside
the washing machine.
B. Stacking
The tumble dryer can be placed on top of
an Asko washing machine. To stack the
dryer, you need to the stacking attachments
that come with the machine. There will be:
2 foot cups. These can be found in a bag in
the drum.
2 anti-tip devices. These come attached to
the bottom left corner on the back of the
machine.
C. Built-in
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. Therefore,
we don’t recommend they be installed be-
neath a cabinet. If it is necessary, however,
be sure to leave a gap of at least 1/2” (12
mm) on all sides.
Install the dryer so the condensed water will
continuously flow into a drain or sink, you
will need a drain outlet behind the unit. The
maximum drain height is 40” (1016 mm).
NOTES:
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”.
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4. Fit the plastic cups so that the tabs marked
with arrows are against the front of the con-
trol panel and side edges and press firmly
onto the top of the unit. Then break off the
remaining tabs.
5. Open the knock-out holes on the back of
the dryer (if there are any) using a hammer
and a screwdriver. Do not remove the knock-
out pieces, simply bend inward!
6. Push the tumble dryer in under the metal
angles, keeping the front edge raised 0.5-1"
(1-2 cm).
7. Lower the tumble dryer’s front feet into the
plastic cups and adjust the legs so that the
dryer is balanced.
How to install the stacking kit:
1. Remove the two screws indicated on the
back of the washing machine.
2. Secure the anti-tip device using the
screws as shown in the picture.
3. Attach the plastic cups for mounting the
tumble dryer’s front feet to the washing
machine’s top cover. This is essential, as once
the tumble dryer’s feet are resting in the
plastic cups you know the 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. Then remove the paper from the self-ad-
hesive surface under the plastic cups.
A
B