Asko T783 User manual

Dear ASKO Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from Scandinavia,
which was made in Sweden.
We want you to feel assured that the inside of your new ma-
chine 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 re-
ceive from it. We hope that this product will give you many
years of pleasure.
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
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ASKO T783

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Before using your machine for
the first time
3Do not tumble dry
4Important safety instructions
4Installation
5Grounding instructions
5Interrupting a program
5Packing material
5Disposal
6Child safety
6General
6Child-safe Start
6
Activating/deactivating Child-safe
Start
7Description of the tumble dryer
8Front panel
9
Advice and tips before you
tumble dry
9Have the clothes been spun?
9Materials that can be tumble dried
9
Materials that should not be
tumble dried
9Static electricity
9Backlighting
10Operating instructions
10Sort your fabrics
10Turn on the main power switch.
10
Open the door, load the items, and
then close the door
10Select the program
12Selecting Options
13Press the Start button
13Drying program finished
14Once drying has finished
15Settings
15
You can alter the following
settings:
15Buzzer Volume
15Select language
15Child-safe Start
16
Care and maintenance
instructions
16Cleaning the lint filter
16
Cleaning the outside of the
machine
17Troubleshooting
17The machine will not start
17Overheating cut-off
17Drying takes too long
17
The laundry does not dry, or is too
dry
17Error messages
18Technical information
18Technical data
19Service and guarantee
20Warranty
20
How to contact the ASKO
Appliances Inc.
21Installation instructions
21Positioning the tumble dryer
24Adjusting the feet
24Air exhaust
26Electrical installation
29Reversing the door
30Follow these instructions:
32Quick guide
32Fabrics
32Turn on the main power switch
32Load the laundry
32Select a program and any options
32Press the Start button
32Drying program finished
32Once tumble drying has finished
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Contents

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Do not tumble dry
Certain materials are not suitable for tumble dry-
ing. Always check and follow the instructions on
each item's laundry label. You can find more infor-
mation 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.
See the Quick guide on the last page.
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Installation
See the "Installation" chapter.
Warning!
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons when using your appli-
ance, follow basic precautions, including the fol-
lowing:
•Read all instructions before using the appli-
ance.
•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 appli-
ance. 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 assur-
ance 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 wool un-
less 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 accu-
mulation 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 re-
cycling. 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 re-
placed 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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Important safety instructions

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 accor-
dance 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 repre-
sentative 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 elec-
trician.
To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance must be
exhausted outdoors or the equivalent. Do not ex-
haust 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 condi-
tion and situation that may occur. Use common
sense and caution when installing, operating, and
maintaining any appliance.
Interrupting a program
You can stop a drying program by:
•Opening the door. The drum will then stop au-
tomatically.
•Pressing the main power switch.
•Press the Stop button for three seconds.
When you want to resume tumble drying, simply
close the door and press the Start button.
Packing material
Please sort waste materials in accordance with
local guidelines.
Disposal
This machine is manufactured and labeled for
recycling. In order to prevent injuries, the machine
must be made unusable once the decision has
been made to dispose of it. Contact your munici-
pality for information about where and how your
machine can be recycled correctly.
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Important safety instructions

General
Do not allow
children to play
with the tumble
dryer.
The tumble dryer does not start automatically
when the door closes (for example, if a child
closes the door from inside the dryer). In order to
prevent children from starting a program or
changing one that has already started, you can
activate the Child-safe Start option.
Child-safe Start
By activating Child-safe Start, you can prevent
children from starting the machine.
Activating/deactivating Child-safe
Start
Activating/deactivating Child-safe Start
1. Turn off the machine using the main power
switch.
2. Press and hold the + button and the tempera-
ture selection button and turn on the main
power switch.
3. Turn the program selector and choose "Child-
safe Start Off" or "Child-safe Start On".
4. Press the Start button to save.
You can deactivate Child-safe Start by pressing
the temperature and Start buttons at the same
time:
The Child-safe Start option will be temporarily
deactivated for three minutes.
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Child safety

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Outer door5.Main power switch1.
Fan (behind hatch)6.Panel2.
Lint filter7.Serial number tag and rating plate3.
Lint filter holder4.
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Description of the tumble dryer

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Options buttons4Main power switch1
Start5Program selector2
Stop6Display window3
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Front panel

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 both ener-
gy and 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 to fabrics. The lint trapped in the lint filter
consists of dust and fiber residues which gather
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!
If the door is opened during the program, the
program will be interrupted and will return to the
start. The clothes may be too damp or too dry as
a result.
Backlighting
Two minutes after the drying program finishes the
backlighting on the display and option buttons
enters energy saving mode.
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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 tem-
perature.
2Turn on the main power switch.
3Open the door, load the items,
and then close the door
4Select the program
You select a program by turning the pro-
gram selector. The name of the selected
program is shown on the display. Select the de-
sired options and press the Start button to start
the tumble dryer.
Guidelines as to what specific programs
can be used for.
Auto Heavy
This program is for items that are particularly diffi-
cult to dry, such as jeans with very thick seams.
Note!
Knitted fabrics in particular are prone to shrinkage.
Use the Auto Normal, 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 shut off the heat once the load
is dry but before it is "bone-dry". The Auto Normal
program shuts off the heat slightly later than Auto
Delicate. Use trial and error to find out what works
best. Use these programs when you want items
to be completely dry.
Auto Iron Dry
This program shuts off the heat once the load is
just damp enough for ironing or pressing.
Timed Dry
The program length you choose depends on what
you intend to do with the items after drying them.
Use trial and error to find out what works best.
When you use Timed Dry to tumble dry a load of
mixed fabrics, some of the garments may remain
damp. Tumble dry any damp garments for a fur-
ther 30 minutes or so using the Timed Dry pro-
gram.
Specify the program time by pressing the + button.
You can choose a program time between 30
minutes and 3 hours. Press the - button to reduce
the program time in 15-minute intervals. The
symbol for time lights beside the selected time.
Note!
When using the Timed Dry program, garments
can become "over-dry" if you have selected too
long a drying time. This can cause the items to
shrink or wrinkle and become rough. Synthetic
materials can also become charged with static
electricity.
Air Fluff
Use the Air Fluff program when you just want to
refresh, air out,, or soften up items.
Specify the program time by pressing the + button.
You can choose a program time between 30
minutes and 3 hours. Press the - button to reduce
the program time in 15-minute intervals. The
symbol for time lights beside the selected time.
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