Asko T794C FI User manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and fulfil 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
ASKO T794C FI

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Before using your machine for
the first time
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Language selection
4Safety instructions
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Safety
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Transport/Winter storage
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Packing material
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Recycling
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To minimize the risk of fire in a
tumble dryer, the following should
be observed:
6Child safety
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General
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Child safety catch
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To deactivate child-safe start
temporarily:
7Description of the tumble dryer
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Advice and tips before you
tumble-dry
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Materials that can be tumble-dried
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Materials that must not be
tumble-dried
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Static electricity
9Tumble drying
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Sort your fabrics
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Select the program
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Selecting Options
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Press the Start button
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Drying program finished
16Settings
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You can carry out the following
settings
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How to choose the settings:
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Clock
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Audible Volume
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Language
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Child-safe
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Return
18Care and cleaning
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Cleaning the lint filter
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Emptying the condensed water
container
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Cleaning the outside of the
machine
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Cleaning the condenser
22Troubleshooting
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The machine will not start
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The machine loses all power
during a program
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Drying takes too long
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Error messages
23Technical information
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Technical data
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Standard tests
24Service
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Before contacting the service
division
25Installation
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Positioning the tumble dryer
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Adjusting the feet
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Condensed water
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Electrical installation
27Door hanging
30Fitting the wooden door
32Quick guide
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Contents

Language selection
You will be prompted to select the display
language when you have connected your machine
and start it for the first time. Do as follows:
1. Press the up or down arrow buttons and
choose from: US english, English, Svenska,
Dansk, Norsk, Suomea, Français, Deutsch,
Italiano, Espanol, Русский, Nederlands.
2. Press Start or Stop to save and to move on to
the clock and time display settings.
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 notice
a slight thumping noise. This noise is completely
normal and will disappear after a few loads.
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Before using your machine for the first time

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 when the tumble dryer is running.
• 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, plastic,
waterproof textiles, rubber-coated items and
clothes and foam-rubber filled cushions must
not be dried in the tumbler dryer.
• Fabric softener or similar products should be
used as per the recommendations of the
detergent manufacturer.
• The machine is not designed to be used by
persons (even children) that are physically or
mentally handicapped or lack experience and
knowledge. Such persons must receive
instruction in how to use the machine from the
person responsible for their safety.
• Children must be watched to ensure they do
not play with the machine.
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.
WARNING!
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.
Installation
See the "Installation" chapter.
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.
Recycling
This machine is manufactured and labelled for
recycling. In order to prevent personal injury, the
machine must be made inoperable after deciding
to take it out of service. Contact your local
authority for information about where and how
your machine should be correctly recycled.
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Safety instructions

To minimize the risk of fire in a
tumble dryer, the following should
be observed:
• 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
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).
Child safety catch
By activating the child-safe start function you can
prevent children from starting the tumble dryer or
changing the current program.
1. Press the up or down arrow button in the
program selector until Settings is highlighted
in the display window.
2. Press the program selector (the big arrow in
the middle).
3. Press the up or down arrow button in the
program selector until Child-safe is highlighted
in the display window.
4. Press the program selector again (the big
arrow) to access the options menu on the right
of the display.
5. Press the up or down arrow button to select
On or Off.
6. Press the program selector (the big arrow) to
activate
To deactivate child-safe start
temporarily:
Simultaneously press the program selector and
the Start button to deactivate child-safe start for
three minutes.
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Child safety

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Lint filter5.Main power switch1.
Outer door6.Condensed water container2.
Condenser7.Panel3.
Serial Number4.
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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 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 on fabrics. The lint that collects in the lint
filter consists of dust and fibre residues formed
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.
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 then
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

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.
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 Display window
Start Stop
Select a program by pressing the up or down arrow button. The name of the selected program and the
program time are shown in the display window. Press the button in the middle of the program selector if
you want to select any 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.
NOTE!
Knitted fabrics in particular are prone to
shrinkage. Use the Auto extra 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 end automatically when the load
is dry. The Auto dry program gives slightly drier
laundry than Auto normal dry.
Auto Iron dry
This program shuts off the heat once the load is
just damp enough for ironing or pressing.
Jeans
Program for jeans and clothing with very thick
seams. Delayed Start can be selected as an
option.
Synthetics
Gentle program for synthetics. Delayed Start can
be selected as an option.
Terry towels
Program intended for large and small loads of
thick terry cloth, such as towels and bathrobes.
Down
Gentle program that dries down items completely.
Can be used to dry up to three pillows or one quilt.
Timed dry
The most suitable program time depends on what
you intend to do with the items after tumble-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.
Select the program time by pressing the program
selector until the symbol is highlighted. Press
the up or down arrow button to set the desired
program time.
NOTE!
When using the Timed dry program with a
program time that is too long, the garments can
become “over-dry”. This can cause items to
shrink or crease and feel rough to the touch.
Synthetic materials can also become charged
with static electricity.
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Revitalise
Use the Air fluff program when you just want to
refresh, air or soften up items.
Select the program time by pressing the program
selector until the symbol is highlighted. Press
the up or down arrow button to set the desired
program time.
Depending on whether you have set the clock to
12h display, 24h display or remaining program
time display, the start time will be displayed as
the actual time or the remaining time. To change
the setting, see the “Settings” chapter.
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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:
23 °CTemperature of intake air:
55 %Moisture content of intake air:
NormalDrying temperature:
1950W, 10AHeater output:
Program time, approx. (min)Energy consumption, approx.
(kWh)
Spin speed (rpm)LoadMaterialProgram
2:254,5800 rpm1/1Cotton, linenAuto extra dry
2:154,21000 rpm
2:003,71400 rpm
1:553,51600 rpm
2:154,3800 rpm1/1Cotton, linenAuto dry
2:053,91000 rpm
1:503,41400 rpm
1:453,21600 rpm
1:102,01000 rpm1/2Crease-resistant,
polyester/cotton
2:104,2800 rpm1/1Cotton, linenAuto normal
dry 2:003,921000 rpm1)
1:453,31400 rpm
1:302,81600 rpm
0:451,411000 rpm1) 1/2Crease-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. The exception is
Delayed Start, which is not saved for the next
time.
Energy Save
1. Select Energy Save by pressing the program
selector (the big arrow) until Energy Save is
highlighted.
2. Press the up or down arrow button until Energy
Save is displayed.
3. Press the Start button to start the program or
press the program selector to choose more
options.
Time saver
You can select Time saver with all programs
except Revitalise. The program is shortened by
about 12 minutes.
1. Press the program selector (the big arrow) until
Time saver is highlighted.
2. Press the up or down arrow button until Time
saver is displayed.
3. Press the Start button to start the program or
press the program selector to choose more
options.
Anti crease
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. Select Anti crease by pressing the program
selector (the big arrow) until Anti crease is
highlighted.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons until Off
or On is displayed.
3. Press the Start button to start the program or
press the program selector to choose more
options.
Delayed Start
Choose the time you want the program to start.
This option cannot be selected with the Timed dry
or Revitalise program.
1. Press the program selector (the big arrow) until
Delayed Start is displayed.
2. Press the up or down arrow button to set the
start time for the program.
3. Press the Start button to activate the program
or press the program selector to select more
options.
Depending on whether you have set the clock to
12h display, 24h display or remaining program
time display, the start time will be displayed as
the actual time or the remaining time. To change
the setting, see the “Settings” chapter.
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6Press the Start button
Close the outer door to start the tumble
dryer.
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.
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7Drying program finished
The text “Done” appears on the display
when the program is finished. If the Anti
crease option has been selected, the drum will
rotate for three seconds per minute for two hours
after the program is finished.
Backlighting
Two minutes after the drying program finishes the
backlighting on the display and option buttons
enter energy saving mode.
Condensed water
The condensed water container must be emptied
after each load. Remove the condensed water
container, empty out the water and replace the
container. If the condensed water container
becomes full to overflowing, the program is
interrupted and “Over Flow” appears on the
display. Empty the container and press the Start
button to start a new program.
TIP!
The condensed water is decalcified and can be
used in steam irons. Pour it through a coffee
filter.
NOTE!
•Clean the lint filter in the outer door after each
load. See the “Care and cleaning” chapter.
• Empty the condensed water container after
each load.
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 service division.
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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You can carry out the following settings
• Clock
• Audible Volume
• Language
• Child-safe
• Return
How to choose the settings:
1. Press the up or down arrow button in the program selector until Settings is highlighted in the display
window.
2. Press the program selector (the big arrow in the middle).
3. Press the up or down arrow button in the program selector until the setting you want to change is
highlighted in the display window.
Clock
Set to 12h display, 24h display or remaining time display. If you select 12h or 24h, the start and finish
times will be shown as actual times.
1. Press the program selector again (the big arrow) to access the options menu on the right of the display.
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to choose whether 12h, 24h, or remaining program time is
displayed.
3. Press the program selector (the big arrow) to save your setting.
4. When you have selected 12 or 24 hour, you will automatically gain access to the Clock-setting menu.
Setting the clock
5. Press the up arrow button until the correct hour figure is shown.
6. Press the program selector (the big arrow) to save your setting.
7. Press the up arrow button until the correct minute figure is shown.
8. Press the program selector (the big arrow) to save your setting.
9. If you do not want to select any more settings, press the arrow button down until you reach 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. Press the program selector again (the big arrow) to access the options menu on the right of the display.
2. By pressing the up or down arrow buttons you can select the setting for the Audible Volume: Off, Low,
Normal, High.
3. Press the program selector (the big arrow) to save your setting.
Language
You can choose the language that you prefer.
1. Press the program selector again (the big arrow) to access the options menu on the right of the display.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons and choose from: US english, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk,
Suomea, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Русский, Nederlands.
3. Press the program selector (the big arrow) to save your setting.
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Settings

Child-safe
You can activate the Child-safe option to prevent children from starting the machine. By pressing the
program selector (the big arrow) and the Start button at the same time for three seconds, you can
temporarily disable the Child-safe option for three minutes.
1. Press the program selector again (the big arrow) to access the options menu on the right of the display.
2. Press the up or down arrow buttons until Off or On is displayed.
3. Press the program selector (the big arrow) to activate
Return
Press the program selector or Start again to return to the program menu.
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Settings

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.
Emptying the condensed water
container
If you have not connected the machine to a
separate drain the condensed water container
must be emptied after each load. Remove the
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Care and cleaning

condensed water container, empty out the water
and replace the container.
If the condensed water container becomes full to
overflowing, the program is interrupted and “Over
Flow” appears on the display. Empty the container
and press the Start button to restart the program.
For connection to a separate drain, see the
installation instructions in the set of documents.
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 plinth.
3. Open the condenser panel by turning the two
knobs.
4. Remove the condenser and rinse the ribs
clean, such as with a hand-held shower. 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 similar item
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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