Asko T744C User manual

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 ensure that you get the most out of your new machine, we
recommend that you read the operating instructions before
using the machine. The operating instructions also contain
information on how to avoid damaging the environment.
Operating Instructions
Tumble dryer
Save these instructions for future reference
ASKO T744C

3
Before using your machine for
the first time
4Important safety instructions
5
Grounding instructions
5
Packing material
5
Disposal
6Child safety
6
General
7Description of the tumble dryer
8
Advice and tips before you
tumble dry
8
Materials that can be tumble dried
8
Materials that should not be
tumble dried
8
Static electricity
9Operating instructions
9
Sort your fabrics
10
Select the program
12
Selecting Options
12
Press the Start button
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Drying program finished
13
Care and maintenance
instructions
13
Cleaning the lint filter
13
Cleaning the outside of the
machine
14
Cleaning the condenser
16Troubleshooting
16
The machine will not start
16
The machine loses all power
during a program
16
Drying takes too long
16
Error messages
17Technical information
17
Technical data
18Service and guarantee
20Installation instructions
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Positioning the tumble dryer
22
Adjusting the feet
22
Built-in
23
Condensed water
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Electrical installation
27Reversing the door
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Follow these instructions:
32Quick guide
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Contents

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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 hear
a slight thumping noise. This noise is completely
normal and will disappear after a few loads.
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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.
• 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 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 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, or 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 contribute 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.
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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.
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 (Canadian market only). If it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.
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.
B) Grounding instructions for a
permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded
metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding conductor must be run with
the circuit conductors and connected to the
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.
Installation
See the "Installation instructions" chapter.
Packing material
Please sort waste materials in accordance with
local guidelines.
Disposal
This machine is manufactured and labeled for
recycling. In order to prevent personal injury, the
machine must be made inoperable after deciding
to take it out of service. Contact your municipality
for information about where and how your
machine can be recycled correctly.
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Important safety instructions

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).
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12 3 4 5
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Lint filter4.Main power switch1.
Outer door5.Panel2.
Condenser6.Serial number tag and rating plate3.
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Description of the tumble dryer

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
fibers. 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 trapped in the lint filter
consists of dust and fiber residues 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 can 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.
• plastic foam.
• fiberglass material.
• wool must not be tumble dried due to the risk
of piling.
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 program is stopped and
starts from the beginning if restarted.
If you do not want to restart the program,
immediately remove all laundry and spread it out
to allow the heat to dissipate.
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Advice and tips before you tumble dry

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.
1Sort 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.
2Press the main power switch
until the display lights.
3Open the door, load the items,
and then close the door
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4Select the program
Main power switch
Program selector
Start Stop
Options buttons
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.
NOTE!
Knitted fabrics in particular are prone to
shrinkage. Use the Auto Heavy, Auto Delicate,
or Auto Iron Dry programs for these items.
Stretch clothes back into shape immediately
after drying.
Auto Normal and Auto Delicate
These programs end automatically when the load
is dry. The Auto Normal program gives slightly
drier laundry than Auto Delicate.
Auto Iron Dry
This program shuts off the heat once the load is
just damp enough for ironing or pressing.
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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.
For the consumption values given below, the requirements are as follows:
73 °F (23 °C)Temperature of intake air:
55 %Moisture content of intake air:
NormalDrying temperature:
2500W, 15AHeater output:
Program time, approx. (min)Energy consumption, approx.
(kWh)
Spin speed (rpm)LoadMaterialProgram
2:004.5800 rpm1/1Cotton, linenAuto Heavy
1:504.21000 rpm
1:403.71400 rpm
1:353.51600 rpm
1:504.3800 rpm1/1Cotton, linenAuto Normal
1:453.91000 rpm
1:303.41400 rpm
1:253.21600 rpm
1:002.01000 rpm1/2Wrinkle-resistant,
polyester/cotton
1:504.2800 rpm1/1Cotton, linenAuto Delicate
1:403.921000 rpm1)
1:253.31400 rpm
1:152.81600 rpm
0:401.411000 rpm1) 1/2Wrinkle-resistant,
polyester/cotton
2:054.1800 rpm1/1Cotton, linenAuto Iron Dry
1:453.501000 rpm1)
1:302.81400 rpm
1:102.21600 rpm
1) Test program in accordance with EN61121:2005. During testing, the tumble dryer must be set to 16A and Time Saver must be activated. After washing, the load must
be spun at 1000 rpm.
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5Selecting Options
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.
• The lamp next to the button lights when
Temperature Low is selected.
Anti Wrinkle
This option means that the drum will rotate for
three seconds per minute for two hours after the
drying program has finished. If you are unable to
remove the items immediately after the program
has finished, this option prevents the garments
from remaining in the same position and
becoming wrinkled. Cannot be selected with the
Air Fluff program.
•Select Anti Wrinkle by pressing the button next
to the symbol.
• The lamp next to the button lights when Anti
Wrinkle is selected.
6Press the Start button
You can stop the tumble dryer by pressing
the Stop button or by opening the door. In
both cases the program is stopped and starts from
the beginning if restarted.
NOTE!
The program will not be affected if you change
the program selector after the program has
started.
7Drying program finished
The six lights around the Start and Stop
buttons light when the program is finished.
NOTE!
•Clean the lint filter in the outer door after each
load. See the "Care and maintenance
instructions" chapter.
To install the automatic drain hose, please see
the section titled Installation
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 Customer Care Center.
Once drying has finished
Turn 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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Cleaning the lint filter
The lint filter must be cleaned after each load.
1. Lift the filter from the holder in the door.
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.
4. Close the lint filter and put it back in the
door.Close the lint filter before closing the door.
Cleaning the outside of the machine
Clean the outside of the machine and the program
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.
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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.
3. Open the condenser panel by turning the two
knobs.
4. Remove the condenser and rinse the ribs
clean, such as with a with a sink spray nozzle
or a garden hose with attached spray nozzle.
Do not poke around in the rib gaps as you may
damage the condenser. Do not use pointed
metal objects when cleaning.
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. Use a cotton bud or rag to
remove any lint from the drain hole at the front
edge of the compartment.
NOTE!
It is quite normal for water to collect in the
channel in front of the condenser.
6. Replace the condenser with the handle facing
down as illustrated.
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UPP
UP
OBEN
7. Reattach the toe kick.
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The machine will not start
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.
The machine loses all power during
a program
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 lint filter.
• Check that the condenser is clean. Clean it if
necessary. See the "Care and maintenance
instructions" chapter.
• Wait until the machine has cooled, then try
starting it. If it still does not start: Call the
Customer Care Center.
Drying takes too long
• 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.
• Prolonged drying times may also be due to the
tumble dryer being located in a confined area
or in a room that is too small, causing the air
to become too hot.
• Make sure that the tumble dryer has access
to more cold air, open doors and/or windows,
for example.
Error messages
L1 flashes
The maximum program time has been reached.
Read "Drying takes too long" in this chapter to
find out what to do.
Start
L1
L3
L2 Stop
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Technical data
33 1/2'' (850 mm)Height:
23 1/2'' (597 mm)Width:
23 7/8" (606mm)Depth:
104 lb (47 kg)Weight:
29.6 gal (112 l)Cylinder volume:
15 lb (7 kg)Max. drying capacity:
50-55 rpmSpeed:
See serial number tag and rating plate.Rated power:
Stainless steelDrum material:
Powder-coated and hot-galvanized sheet steel or
stainless steel.
Outer casing material:
Stacking or freestandingSetup
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It is important to register your product warranty by logging onto "http://www.askousa.com/customer-
care/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. If you do not have access to the internet, complete the warranty card included with the product
and mail it to the address on the warranty card within 90 days from the date of purchase. Cosmetic
damage must be reported to your dealer within five days from the date of purchase. After unpacking
the washer, thoroughly check the unit for cosmetic damage.
ASKO Appliances Inc. will pay for:For residential installations only
ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct
defect in materials or workmanship. Service must be
provided by an authorized ASKO service agent.
Length of warranty Two-Year Full
From date of purchase.
ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct
defect in materials or workmanship. Service must be
performed by an authorized ASKO service agent.
Third Year Full
Complete your product warranty registration
online at "http://www.askousa.com/customer-
care/register-my-appliance/" within 90 days from
the date of purchase to extend the original war-
ranty one additional year. If you do not have
access to the internet, complete the warranty
card included with the product and mail it to the
address on the warranty card within 90 days
from the date of purchase.
ASKO replacement parts (labor cost not included) for
the stainless steel tank if it exhibits a manufacturing
defect such as cracking or rusting through. Service
must be provided by an authorized ASKO service
agent.
Lifetime
ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct
defect in materials or workmanship. Service must be
provided by an authorized ASKO service agent.
For non-residential installations One-year Full
Warranty
From date of purchase.
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Warranty
ASKO Appliances Inc. will not pay for:
• 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.
• Repair and/or replacement parts for failure of
product if appliance is used for other than
home/residential use.
• Damage resulting from accident, fire, floods,
acts of God, alteration, misuse, abuse,
improper installation, or installation not in
accordance with local electrical or plumbing
codes.
• Any shipping costs for parts during the limited
warranty period.
• Replacement parts or repair labor costs for
units operated outside the continental United
States.
• Pickup and delivery. ASKO products are
designed to be repaired in the home.
In no event shall ASKO Appliances Inc.
be responsible for any incidental or
consequential damages.
Some states will not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
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 ASKO
Appliances Inc. regarding a warranty issue, make
a note of the model, type name, and serial
number.
How to contact ASKO Appliances Inc.
Write to us at:
ASKO Appliances Inc.
P.O. Box 940609
Plano, TX 75094-0609
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Or contact our
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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. These conditions will obstruct clothes
dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
To reduce the risk of of severe injury or death,
follow all installation instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Positioning the tumble dryer
The tumble dryer can be freestanding 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.
WARNING!
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed
by a qualified installer.
•For proper ventilation, the machine should not
be installed behind a door.
• The tumble dryer's toe kick ventilation must
not be blocked by a rug or the like.
NOTE!
If the unit must be installed behind a door should
be louvered. To improve ventilation, the door
where the tumble dryer is located should be left
open when the dryer is in use.
Freestanding
The tumble dryer can be positioned beside the
washing machine.
Stacking
The tumble dryer can be placed on top of a ASKO
washing machine. Use the two foot cups found in
the document bag included with the machine and
the two tip guards attached to the bottom left
corner of the back of the machine.
How to assemble the stacking kit:
1. Undo the anti-tip device.
2. Remove the two screws indicated on the back
of the washing machine.
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