Asko T793 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
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 ensure that you get the most from 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
AskoT793C

4
Before using your machine for
the first time
4Do not tumble-dry
5Safety instructions
5General
5Installation
5Safety
5Interrupting a program
5Transport/Winter storage
5Packing material
6Recycling
7Child safety
7General
7Activating the Child-safe start
7
To deactivate the Child-safe start
temporarily:
8Description of the tumble dryer
9Front panel
10
Advice and tips before you
tumble-dry
10Have the clothes been spun?
10Laundry labels
10And do not tumble-dry...
11Tumble drying
11Sort your fabrics
11Turn on the main power switch.
11
Open the door, load the items and
then close the door
11Select the program
12Press the Start button
14Drying program finished
14Once drying has finished
15Selecting Options
15Temperature
15Cooling
15Anti-crease function
15Delayed Start
16
Setting the time for the Timed dry
and Air fluff programs
17Settings
17
You can carry out the following
settings
17How to choose the settings:
17Clock
17Audible Volume
18Language
18Child safe start
19Care and cleaning
19Cleaning the lint filter
19
Emptying the condensed water
container
19
Cleaning the outside of the
machine
20Cleaning the condenser
21Troubleshooting
21The machine will not start
21Overheating cut-out
21Drying takes too long
21
The washing does not dry, or is
too dry
21Error messages
22Technical information
22Technical data
22Standard tests
23Service
23
Before contacting the service
division
24Installation
24Positioning the tumble dryer
25Adjusting the feet
26Condensed water
26Electrical installation
27Door hanging
28Follow 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 button
32Drying program finished
32Once tumble-drying has finished
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Contents

Do not tumble-dry
Certain materials are sensitive to tumble-
drying. Always check and follow the
instructions on each item's laundry label. You
can find more information in the chapter
"Advice and tips before you tumble-dry".
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.
See the Quick guide on the last page.
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Before using your machine for the first time

General
• 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 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.
•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 foam),
shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber-
coated items and clothes or latex foam-
filled cushions may not be dried in the
tumbler dryer.
• Fabric softener or similar products should
be used as per the recommendations of
the detergent manufacturer.
•The last phase of the drying cycle is carried
out without any heat (cool down cycle).
Caution!
Never stop a tumble dryer before the program
is completed unless you immediately remove
all the laundry and spread it out so that the
heat can disperse.
Installation
See the “Installation” chapter.
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 protected by an
overheating cut-out. This shuts off the
machine if the temperature gets too high.
• The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
• The machine automatically cuts off if the
condenser water tank is full or outlet hose
is blocked.
Caution!
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.
Interrupting a program
You can stop a drying program by:
• Open the door. The drum will then then
stop automatically.
• Press the main power switch.
• You can also stop a program by pressing
the Start/Stopp button for three seconds.
• When you want to resume tumble-drying,
simply close the door and press the
Start/Stopp button.
Transport/Winter storage
If you need to move your machine or store it
over the winter in unheated premises, make
sure that you drain the condensed water
container beforehand.
Packing material
Sort waste materials in accordance with local
guidelines.
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Safety instructions

Recycling
This machine is manufactured and labelled
for recycling. to prevent injuries, the machine
must be made unusable before disposing of
it.. Contact your local authority for information
about where and how your machine can be
recycled correctly.
• Items that have been spotted or soaked
with vegetable or cooking oil constitute a
fire hazard and should not be placed in a
tumble dryer. Oil-affected items can ignite
spontaneously, especially when exposed
to heat sources such as in a tumble dryer.
The items become warm, causing an
oxidation reaction in the oil. Oxidation
creates heat. If the heat cannot escape,
the items can become hot enough to catch
fire. Piling, stacking or storing oil-affected
items can prevent heat from escaping and
so create a fire hazard. If it is unavoidable
that fabrics that contain vegetable or
cooking oil or have been contaminated by
hair care products be placed in a tumble
dryer they should first be washed in hot
water with extra detergent - this will reduce,
but not eliminate, the hazard. The ’cool
down’ cycle of tumble dryers should be
used to reduce the temperature of the
items. They should not be removed from
the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while
hot.
• Items that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
petrol/gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents or
other flammable or explosive substances
should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Highly flammable substances commonly
used in domestic environments include
acetone, denatured alcohol,
petrol/gasoline, kerosene, spot removers
(some brands), turpentine, waxes and wax
removers.
• Items containing foam rubber (also known
as latex foam) or similarly textured
rubberlike materials should not be dried in
a tumble dryer on a heat setting. Foam
rubber materials can, when heated,
produce fire by spontaneous combustion.
•Fabric softeners or similar products should
not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate
the effects of static electricity unless this
practice is specifically recommended by
the manufacturer of the fabric softener or
product.
• Undergarments that contain metal
reinforcements should not be placed in a
tumbledryer. Damage to the tumble dryer
can result if metal reinforcements come
loose during drying. When available a
drying rack could be used for such items.
• Plastic articles such as shower caps or
babies’ waterproof napkin covers should
not be placed in a tumble dryer. Rubber-
backed articles, clothes fitted with foam
rubber pads, pillows, galoshes and rubber-
coated tennis shoes should not be placed
in a tumble dryer.
Vented dryers
• There has to be adequate ventilation to
avoid the back flow of gases into the room
from appliances burning other fuels,
including open fires, when operating the
tumble dryer
• The exhaust air must not be discharged
into a flue which is used for exhausting
fumes from appliances burning gas or other
fuels
Caution!
Air from the tumble dryer must not be fed
through ducts used for equipment that burns
gas or other fuels.
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Safety instructions

General
Do not allow children to play with the
tumble dryer.
The tumble dryer does not start automatically
when the door closes (e.g. if a child closes
the door from inside). In order to prevent
children from starting a program or changing
one that has already started, you can activate
a Child-safe start.
Activating the Child-safe start
You can activate a Child-safe start to prevent
children from starting the machine.
1. Press the program selector until the Child-
safe start is highlighted.
2. Turn the program selector until On or Off
is displayed.
3. Press the program selector to activate
To deactivate the Child-safe start
temporarily:
By pressing the program selector and the
Stop button at the same time for three
seconds, you can temporarily disable the
safety catch for three minutes.
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Child safety

Condenser6.Main power switch1.
Fan (behind hatch)7.Panel2.
Serial Number8.Condensed water
container
3.
Lint filter9.Lint filter holder4.
Outer door5
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Description of the tumble dryer

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Start4Main power switch1
Stop5Program selector2
Display 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 energy and drying time.
Laundry labels
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 to fabrics. The lint that is
trapped in the lint filter consists of dust and
fibre residues that form 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 because of the risk of felting.
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.
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Advice and tips before you tumble-dry

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.
2Turn on the main power switch.
3Open the door, load the items
and then close the door
4Select the program
Select a program by turning the program
selector. The name of the selected
program is highlighted and the finish time of
the program also appears on the display. Start
the program by pressing the Start button, or
press the button in the centre of the program
selector to go on and select Options.
Guidelines as to what specific programs can
be used for.
Auto extra dry
This program is for items that are particularly
difficult to dry, e.g. jeans with very thick
seams.
Note!
Knitted fabrics in particular are prone to
shrinkage. Use the Auto dry, Auto normal dry
or Auto Iron dry programs for these items.
Stretch clothes back into shape immediately
after drying.
Auto dry and Auto normal dry
These programs shut off the heat once the
load is dry but before it is "bone-dry". The
Auto dry program shuts off the heat slightly
later than Auto normal dry. 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 further 30 minutes
or so using the Timed dry program.
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 crease and become rough.
Synthetic materials can also become charged
with static electricity.
Setting the time for the Revitalise or
Timed dry program
For the Revitalise program and the Timed dry
program, you set the number of minutes
incrementally. The selected time is shown on
the display. You can try out different drying
times.
Revitalise program
Use the Revitalise program when you just
want to refresh, air or soften up items.
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Tumble drying

Menu overview
Temperature normal Energy Save Quick cooling Normal cooling
Note!
The illustration shows an example of a program.
5Press the Start button
Remaining drying time
An estimate of the remaining drying time
will be shown on the display within 2 minutes
of the drying program starting. For example,
1:35 means that it will take approximately 1
hour and 35 minutes for the load to dry. If the
Anti-crease option has been selected, the
drum will rotate every minute for 2 hours after
cooling.
Stopping or changing a program
Press and hold the Start/Stop button for three
seconds.
Note!
The program will not be affected if you change
the program selector after the program has
started.
Loading or removing washing
If you want to load or remove washing once
you have started the machine, open the door
and the program will stop. Load more washing
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 about 2 minutes.
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Tumble drying

Program chart
For the consumption values given below, the requirements
are as follows:
20 °CTemperature of intake air:
65 %Moisture content of intake air:
Normal or lowDrying temperature:
1950WHeater output:
Before tumble-drying, cotton fabrics should be spun at 800 and 1600 rpm (long spin).
Before tumble-drying, other fabrics (crease-resistant and acrylic) should be spun at 800 rpm (short spin).
Program time (approx. min)Energy consumption ( approx.
kWh)
Max. load (kg)TemperatureMaterialProgram
1600 rpm800 rpm1600 rpm800 rpm
1291624,35,47NormalCotton, linenAuto extra dry
1091393,64,67NormalCotton, linenAuto dry
-64-2,13,5NormalCrease-resistant,
polyester/cotton
Auto dry
1001303,34,37NormalCotton, linenAuto normal dry
-59-1,93,5NormalCrease-resistant,
polyester/cotton
Auto normal dry
-90-2,03,5LowAcrylic, rayon,
acetate
Auto normal dry
781042,63,57NormalCotton, linenAuto Iron dry
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Tumble drying

6Drying program finished
The text “END” appears in the display
when the program has finished. If the
Anti crease option has been selected, the
drum will rotate every minute for 2 hours after
cooling.
Important!
• Clean the lint filter after each load.
• Empty the condensed water
container after each load.
Caution!
If the lint filter becomes clogged, the
machine’s automatic overheating cut-out 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 towards
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 re-insert it into its
holder. The filter may need to be cleaned if it
has limescale deposits. See the "Care and
cleaning" chapter.
Emptying the condensed water container
The condensed water container must be
drained after each load. Remove the
condensed water container, empty out the
water and replace the container. If the
condensed water container becomes too full,
the program is interrupted and "Over Flow
fault" appears on the display. Empty the
container and press the Start button to restart
the program. See also the "Troubleshooting"
chapter.
Note!
Do not remove the condensed water
container while the machine is running.
Tip!
As the condensed water is decalcified, it can
be used in steam irons. Pour it through a
coffee filter.
Automatic emptying
If you want the water to empty automatically,
see the "Installation" chapter.
7Once 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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Tumble drying

By selecting options, you can tailor drying programs to suit your own laundry requirements. The
machine remembers the option you have chosen and uses it the next time you select the program
in question. You can, of course, change this if you want.
Temperature
1. Choose the temperature by pressing the program selector until Temperature is highlighted.
2. Turn the program selector clockwise for Normal Temperature or anticlockwise for Low
Temperature.
3. Press the Start button to start the program or press the program selector to choose more
options.
Cooling
If you choose Normal Cooling, the machine cools the load in 15 minutes. If you choose Quick
cool-down, the load cools in 3 minutes. Cooling cannot be selected for the Revitalise program.
1. Choose Cool-down by pressing the program selector until Cool-down is highlighted.
2. Turn the program selector clockwise until Short Cooling is displayed or anticlockwise until
Normal Cooling appears.
3. Press the Start button to start the program or press the program selector to choose more
options.
Anti-crease function
This is a useful feature if you cannot take the washing out as soon as the tumble dryer has
finished. The function prevents the clothes from remaining in the same position and becoming
creased. The drum will rotate for three seconds per minute for two hours once the drying program
has finished
1. Choose Anti crease by pressing the program selector until Anti crease is highlighted.
2. Turn the program selector clockwise to select On or anticlockwise to select Off.
3. Press the Start button to start the program or press the program selector to choose more
options.
Delayed Start
Choose the number of hours that you want to delay the start by.
1. This option cannot be used in the Air fluff or Timed dry program.
2. Select Delayed Start by pressing the program selector until Delayed Start is displayed.
3. Turn the program selector to the number of hours that you want to delay the start by.
4. Press the Start button to start the program or press the program selector to choose more
options.
Note!
Remember to press the Start. button.
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Selecting Options

Setting the time for the Timed dry and Air fluff programs
You can set the time so that it appears on the display as Start, Done or as the number of minutes.
This will depend on how you have chosen to display times.
1. Press the program selector until the Time setting is highlighted.
2. Turn the program selector to select the time at 15 minute intervals.
3. Press the Start button to start the program or press the program selector to choose more
options.
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Selecting Options

You can carry out the following settings
• Clock
• Audible Volume
• Language
• Child safe start
• Back
How to choose the settings:
1. Press the program selector until the program selection menu on the left is highlighted.
2. Turn the program selector until Settings is highlighted.
3. Press the program selector.
Clock
Set to 12/24 hour or to display the remaining program time.
1. Press the program selector until Clock appears in the middle of the display.
2. Press the program selector again to access the options menu on the right of the display.
3. Turn the program selector and you can now choose the 12h or 24h time format or display the
remaining program time.
4. Press the program selector to save your setting.
5. When you have selected 12 or 24 hour, you will automatically gain access to the Clock-setting
menu.
Setting the clock
6. Turn the program selector until the right hour figure is shown.
7. Press the program selector to save your setting.
8. Turn the program selector until the right minute figure is shown.
9. Press the program selector to save your setting.
10. If you do not want to select any more settings, turn the program selector anticlockwise to the
program you want.
Audible Volume
You can choose to have the machine notify you when a program is finished or when a fault has
occurred.
1. Select Audible Volume by turning the program selector until Audible Volume is highlighted.
2. Press the program selector again to access the options menu on the right of the display.
3. By turning the program selector you can select the setting for the Audible Volume: Off, Low,
Normal, High.
4. Press the program selector to save your setting.
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Settings

Language
You can choose the language that you prefer.
1. Select Language by turning the program selector until Language is highlighted.
2. Press the program selector again to access the options menu on the right of the display.
3. Turn the program selector to choose from: AU english, US english, svenska, dansk, norsk,
suomea, Francais, Deutsch, Italiano, espanol, Русский, nederlands.
4. Press the program selector to save your setting.
Child safe start
You can activate a Child-safe start to prevent children from starting the machine. By pressing
the program selector and the Stop button at the same time for three seconds, you can temporarily
disable the safety catch for three minutes.
1. Choose the Child-safe start by turning the program selector until Child-safe start is highlighted.
2. Press the program selector again to access the options menu on the right of the display.
3. Turn the program selector clockwise to choose "On" or anticlockwise to choose "Off".
4. Press the program selector to activate
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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.
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 of it by hand. Use a soft, dry cloth to
remove any deposits.
4. Replace the filter in its holder.
Note!
If you have hard water, the filter should be
washed with water to get rid of any limescale
deposits. 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.
Emptying the condensed water
container
The condensed water container must be
drained after each load. Remove the
condensed water container, empty out the
water and replace the container. If the
condensed water container becomes too full,
the program is interrupted and "Over Flow
fault" appears on the display. Empty the
container and press the Start button to restart
the program. See also the "Troubleshooting"
chapter.
Note!
Do not remove the condensed water
container while the machine is running.
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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Care and cleaning

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. Remove the lower plinth.
.
3. Open the condenser panel by turning the
two knobs anticlockwise.
.
4. Remove the condenser and rinse the
lamellas 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
labelled "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 cleaning