Asko T783C 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 T783C

4
Before using your machine for
the first time
4Do not tumble dry
5Important safety instructions
5Installation
6Grounding instructions
6Interrupting a program
6Transport/Winter storage
6Packing material
6Disposal
7Child safety
7General
7Child-safe Start
7
Activating/deactivating Child-safe
Start
8Description of the tumble dryer
9Front panel
10
Advice and tips before you
tumble dry
10Have the clothes been spun?
10Materials that can be tumble dried
10
Materials that should not be
tumble dried
10Static electricity
10Backlighting
11Operating instructions
11Sort your fabrics
11Turn on the main power switch.
11
Open the door, load the items, and
then close the door
11Select the program
13Selecting Options
14Press the Start button
14Drying program finished
15Once drying has finished
16Settings
16
You can alter the following
settings:
16Buzzer Volume
16Select language
16Child-safe Start
17
Care and maintenance
instructions
17Cleaning the lint filter
17
Cleaning the outside of the
machine
18Cleaning the condenser
19Troubleshooting
19The machine will not start
19Overheating cut-off
19Drying takes too long
19
The laundry does not dry, or is too
dry
19Error messages
20Technical information
20Technical data
21Service and guarantee
22Warranty
22
How to contact the ASKO
Appliances Inc.
23Installation instructions
23Positioning the tumble dryer
26Adjusting the feet
26Condensed water
26Electrical installation
29Reversing the door
30Follow these instructions:
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Contents

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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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.
Transport/Winter storage
If you need to move your machine or store it over
the winter in unheated premises, make sure you
drain the condensed water container beforehand.
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 door6.Main power switch1.
Fan (behind hatch)7.Condensed water container2.
Condenser8.Panel3.
Lint filter9.Serial number tag and rating plate4.
Lint filter holder5.
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Description of the tumble dryer

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123
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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Menu overview
1:45
1. Auto Heavy
2.Auto Normal
3. Auto Delicate
4. Auto Iron Dry
Stop
Start
Time remaining
5. Timed dry
6. Air fluff programme
Buzzer VolumeAnti Wrinkle functionTime SaverLow temperature
Note!
The illustration shows an example of a program.
Program chart
Here we present a few examples of the energy and time consumption of a few different program settings.
Consumption can vary due to room temperature, humidity, load, variations in the power supply, and se-
lected 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:
Normal or LowDrying temperature:
2500WHeater output:
Program chart
Program time
(approx. hrs and min.)
Energy consumption
(approx. kWh)
Max. load
(lb)
TemperatureMaterialProgram
1600 rpm800 rpm1600 rpm800 rpm
1:351:553.84.715NormalCotton, linenAuto Heavy
1:201:403.24.115NormalCotton, linenAuto Normal
-0:45-1.88NormalWrinkle-resistant,
polyester/cotton
Auto Normal
1:101:352.93.915NormalCotton, linen 1) Auto Delicate
-0:40-1.78NormalWrinkle-resistant,
polyester/cotton
Auto Delicate
-1:20-2.18LowAcrylic, rayon, acetateAuto Delicate
1:101:252.22.915NormalCotton, linenAuto Iron Dry
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Operating instructions

5Selecting Options
By selecting options, you can tailor a drying
program to suit your requirements. The
machine remembers which options you choose
for each program and uses them (with one excep-
tion – Delayed Start) the next time you select the
same program. You can, of course, change this
if you want.
Temperature
You can choose Temperature Low with all pro-
grams except Air Fluff.
•Select Temperature Low by pressing the button
under the symbol.
•The lamp above the symbol lights when Tem-
perature Low is selected.
Time Saver
You can choose Time Saver with all programs
except Air Fluff. The program is shortened by
about 12 minutes.
•Press the button under the symbol.
•The lamp above the symbol lights when Time
Saver 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. This option prevents
the clothes from lying in the same position and
getting wrinkled. This is a useful feature if you
cannot take the laundry out as soon as the tumble
dryer finishes. Cannot be selected with the Air
Fluff program.
•Select Anti Wrinkle by pressing the button un-
der the symbol.
•The lamp above the symbol lights when Anti
Wrinkle is selected.
Delayed Start
First select which program you want to use and
then select Delayed Start by pressing the + button.
The display shows Delayed Start in whole hours.
Press the + / - button to select a delayed start of
1 to 24 hours. The symbol for Delayed Start lights
beside the number of hours. Press the Start but-
ton. The machine counts down 1 hour at a time
and starts after the selected delay. This option
cannot be used with the Timed Dry and Air Fluff
programs.
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Operating instructions

6Press 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 program starts. For example, 1:35
means it will take approximately 1 hour and 35
minutes for the load to dry. If the Anti Wrinkle op-
tion has been selected, the drum will rotate for 3
seconds every minute for 2 hours after the pro-
gram is finished.
The actual remaining time may be longer than the
estimated time shown on the display. The remain-
ing time is then shown as "0:15" until the laundry
is sufficiently dry. If you selected Time Saver, the
display will show "0:05" instead.
Stopping or changing a program
Press and hold the Stop button for three seconds.
Note!
The program will not be affected if you change
the program selector after the program has start-
ed.
Loading or removing laundry
You can stop the tumble dryer after starting a
program by opening the door. Load more laundry
or take out the items you want, close the door,
and press the Start button. A new estimate of the
remaining program time will be displayed after a
few minutes.
7Drying program finished
The text "END" appears on the display
when the program is finished. If the Anti
Wrinkle option has been selected, the drum will
rotate for 3 seconds every minute for 2 hours after
the program is finished.
Important!
•Clean the lint filter after each load.
Caution!
If the lint filter becomes clogged, the machine’s
automatic overheating cut-off may be triggered.
In order to be able to restart the machine, you
must clean the filter and allow the machine to cool
down for around 30 minutes.
Cleaning the lint filter
1. Grasp the filter handle and pull it toward you.
2. Pull the filter out of its holder.
3. Open the filter and remove the lint by hand.
4. Fold the filter up and insert it into its holder. The
filter may need to be cleaned if it has limescale
deposits. See the "Care and cleaning" chapter.
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Operating instructions

To install the automatic drain hose, please see
the section titled Installation 8Once 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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You can alter the following settings:
•Buzzer Volume
•Language
•Child-safe Start
Buzzer Volume
You can choose to have the machine notify you when a program has finished or if an error has occurred.
•Select Buzzer Volume by pressing the button under the symbol.
•The lamp above the symbol lights when Buzzer Volume is selected.
Select language
Follow these instructions:
1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch.
2. Press the main power switch and the Start button.
3. Turn the program selector to choose from: US English, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, Suomi,
Francais, Nederlands, Italiano, Espanol, Русский, Deutsch.
4. Press the Start button to save.
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 temperature 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 temporarily deactivate Child-safe Start for three minutes by pressing the temperature and Start
buttons at the same time.
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Settings

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 the filter by hand. Addi-
tionally, the filter should be cleaned with hot water,
detergent, and a soft brush quarterly.
1. Grasp the filter handle and pull it toward you.
2. Pull the filter out of its holder.
3. Open the filter and remove the lint from all
sides of it by hand. Use a soft, dry cloth to re-
move any deposits.
4. Replace the filter in its holder.
Note!
If you have hard water, the filter should be washed
with water to remove any limescale deposits. Use
a sponge and a little dishwashing detergent if
necessary. Dry the filter carefully with a towel. If
you cannot remove the limescale, you can buy a
new filter from the retailer where you bought the
tumble dryer.
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 ma-
chine. Keep the area around the tumble dryer
clean and cool; dust, heat, and moisture prolong
drying times.
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Care and maintenance instructions

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 main power switch.
2. Replace the lower plinth.
3. Open the condenser panel by turning the two
knobs counterclockwise.
4. Remove the condenser and rinse the coils
clean, using a hand-held shower, for example.
Do not touch the lamella springs, as you may
damage the condenser. Do not use pointed
metal objects during cleaning.
Note!
Do not put the condenser in a dishwasher.
5. Replace the condenser. When refitting the
condenser, check that it is replaced correctly.
The top of the condenser is labeled "upp", "up",
and "oben".
UPP
UP
OBEN
6. Before you replace the plinth, clean the filter
from the plinth's air gaps with a soft cloth.
7. Replace the plinth.
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Care and maintenance instructions

The machine will not start
Check
•that the door is properly closed.
•that the main power switch is on.
•that the machine is not programmed to start at
a specific time (e.g., 13.30)
•that any plug is connected.
•that the fuses (circuit breakers) in your house
are intact. Flip the dryer breaker off and then
back on to make sure. You can not always tell
from the outside if the circuit breaker has
tripped.
•that the overheating cut-off has not been trig-
gered (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 that the condenser is clean. Clean it if
necessary. See the "Care and cleaning"
chapter.
•The overheating cut-off will reset automatically
once the machine has cooled down.
Drying takes too long
•Check that the lint filter and the condenser are
not blocked. See the "Care and maintenance"
chapter.
•Prolonged drying times may also be due to the
tumble dryer being located in a confined space
or room that is too small, causing the air to
become too hot.
•Make sure that the tumble dryer has access
to more cold air, by opening doors and/or win-
dows, for example.
The laundry does not dry, or is too
dry
•The door has been opened while the program
is running, which disrupts the moisture monitor-
ing function.
Error messages
•If "Max Program Time" appears on the display,
the maximum program time has been reached.
Read "Drying takes too long" in the "Trou-
bleshooting" chapter to find out what to do.
•If "Clean lint filter" appears on the display,
clean the lint filter.
•If "Clean condenser" appears on the display.
See the "Cleaning the condenser" section of
the "Care and cleaning" chapter for remedy
•If "Thermistor Fault" is shown on the display.
Call the Customer Care Center.
•Press the Stop button to close error messages.
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Troubleshooting

Technical data
33 1/2'' (850mm)Height:
23 7/16'' (595mm)Width:
23,0" (585mm)Depth:
104lb (47kg)Weight:
29,3gal (111l)Cylinder volume:
15lb (7kg)Max. drying capacity:
52 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
67" (1.7m) polypropylene hose
79" (2.0m) rubber hose
Drain:
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