Asko T794C User manual

Operating Instructions
Tumble dryer
ASKO T794C
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
We hope it will meet your expectations and fulll 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.
WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.

Before using your machine for the
rst time 3
Language selection 3
Safety instructions 4
Safety 4
Installation 4
Transport/Winter storage 4
Packing material 4
Recycling 4
Child safety 5
General 5
Do not allow children to play with the tumble
dryer. 5
Child-safe start 5
To deactivate child-safe start temporarily: 5
Description of the tumble dryer 6
Advice and tips before you tumble-dry 7
Materials that can be tumble-dried 7
Materials that must not be tumble-dried 7
Static electricity 7
Tumble drying 8
Sort your fabrics 8
Press the main power switch until
the display lights. 8
Open the door, load the items and then
close the door 8
Select the programme 9
Selecting Options 12
Press the Start button. 12
Drying programme nished 13
Settings 14
You can carry out the following settings 14
How to choose the settings: 14
Clock 14
Audible Volume 14
Language 14
Child-safe 14
Return 14
Care and cleaning 15
Cleaning the lint lter 15
Emptying the condensed water container 16
Cleaning the condenser 17
Cleaning the outside of the machine 18
Troubleshooting 19
The machine will not start 19
The machine loses all power during a
programme 19
Drying takes too long 19
Error messages 19
Technical information 20
Technical data 20
Standard tests 20
Information on energy labelling 21
Service 22
Before contacting the service division 22
Installation 23
Electrical installation 23
Switch-over 23
Door hanging 24
Follow these instructions: 25
Quick guide 28
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Contents
Original Instructions

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Before using your machine for the rst time
Language selection
You will be prompted to select the display
language when you have connected your
machine and start it for the rst time. Do as
follows:
1. Turn the programme selector to choose from:
US English, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk,
Suomi, 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 nd more
information in the Advice and tips before you
tumble-dry chapter.
NOTE!
When starting the tumble dryer for the rst 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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Read the operating instructions and
keep them in a safe place!
• Electrical installation, if required, should be
carried out by a qualied electrician.
• The machine should only be used for tumble-
drying as described in these instructions.
• Repairs and maintenance relating to safety
or performance must be carried out by a
qualied professional.
• Damaged mains cables must only be
replaced by a qualied electrician.
• Sucient ventilation is required to prevent
smoke from open res 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 lled 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
ammable liquids.
• The tumble dryer is not to be used if
industrial chemicals have been used for
cleaning.
• The tumble dryer is protected by an
overheating cut-out. This shuts o the
machine if the temperature gets too high.
• A oat shuts o the machine in the event
of a blockage in the condensed water hose
or if there is a risk of the condensed water
container overowing.
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 separate installation instructions.
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
Please 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.
Safety instructions

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General
WARNING!
Do not allow children to play with the
tumble dryer.
• If the door is opened when a programme 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-safe start
By activating the child-safe start function you
can prevent children from starting the tumble
dryer or changing the current programme.
1. Turn the programme selector until Settings is
highlighted in the display window.
2. Press the middle of the programme selector
once.
3. Turn the programme selector until Child-safe
is highlighted in the display window.
4. Press the programme selector once to
access the options menu on the right of the
display.
5. Turn the programme selector to choose
between On and O.
6. Press the programme selector to activate.
To deactivate child-safe start
temporarily:
Simultaneously press the programme selector
and the Start button to deactivate child-safe
start for three minutes.
Child safety

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Description of the tumble dryer
1. Main power switch
2. Condensed water container
3. Panel
4. Type plate
5. Lint lter
6. Outer door
7. Condenser
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Advice and tips before you tumble-dry
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 bres. Garments will be softer and
lighter when tumbled than when hung out to dry.
NOTE!
The tumble dryer does not cause any signicant
wear on fabrics.The lint that collects in the lint
lter consists of dust and bre 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 re 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.
• breglass material.
• wool must not be tumble-dried 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 ve 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 programme is stopped
and starts from the beginning if restarted.
If you do not want to restart the programme then
immediately remove all laundry and spread it
out to allow the heat to dissipate.

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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.
Do not overload the drum!
Overloading the dryer will result in poor drying
results and wrinkling.
2Press the main power switch
until the display lights.
3Open the door, load the items
and then close the door
Make sure that objects e.g. detergent
dispensing balls, have been removed from the
laundry. They could melt and cause damage to
the dryer or the laundry.
To save energy, always observe the maximum
load for each programme (see Program chart).
Tumble drying

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4Select the programme
Tumble drying
Guidelines as to what specic
programmes can be used for:
Auto extra dry
This programme is for items that are particularly
dicult to dry.
NOTE!
Knitted fabrics in particular are prone to
shrinkage. Use the Auto dry, Auto normal dry
or Auto Iron dry programmes for these items.
Stretch clothes back into shape immediately
after drying.
Auto dry and Auto normal dry
These programmes end automatically when
the load is dry. The Auto dry programme gives
slightly drier laundry than Auto normal dry .
Auto Iron dry
This programme shuts o the heat once the
load is just damp enough for ironing or pressing.
Jeans
Programme for jeans and clothing with very
thick seams.
Synthetics
Gentle programme for synthetics.
Terry towels
Programme intended for large and small
loads of thick terry cloth, such as towels and
bathrobes.
Down
Gentle programme that dries down items
completely. Can be used to dry up to three
pillows or one quilt.
Timed dry
The most suitable programme time depends
on what you intend to do with the items after
tumble-drying them. Use trial and error to nd
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 programme. Select the
programme time by pressing the programme
selector until the symbol is highlighted.Turn
the programme selector to set the desired
programme time.
NOTE!
When using the Timed dry programme with a
programme 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.
Select a programme by turning the programme selector. The name of the selected programme and the
programme time are shown in the display window. Press the button in the middle of the programme
selector if you want to select any options.
Programme selector Display window
Main power switch Start Stop

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Tumble drying
Revitalise
Use the Air u programme when you just want
to refresh, air or soften up items.
Select the programme time by pressing the
programme selector until the symbol is
highlighted. Turn the programme selector to set
the desired programme time.
Depending on whether you have set the
clock to 12h display, 24h display or remaining
programme 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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Tumble drying
Programme chart
Here we present the energy and time consumption of a few dierent programmes. The table shows
the eect of using dierent 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:
Temperature of intake air: 23 °C
Moisture content of intake air: 55 %
Drying temperature: Normal
Program Material Load Spin speed (rpm) Energy consumption,
approx. (kWh)
Programme time, approx. (min)
1950W/10A 2500W/16A
Auto extra dry Cotton, linen 1/1 800 4,8 158 133
1000 4,5 147 122
1400 4,0 131 111
1600 3,7 125 105
Auto dry Cotton, linen 1/1 800 4,6 147 122
1000 4,2 137 117
1400 3,6 120 100
1600 3,4 114 94
Easy care,
polyester/cotton
1/2 1000 2,1 77 67
Auto normal dry Cotton, linen 1/1 800 4,5 142 122
1000* 4,19 131 111
1400 3,5 114 94
1600 3,0 98 83
Cotton, linen 1/2 1000* 2,30 76 64
Easy care,
polyester/cotton
1/2 1000 1,5 49 44
Auto Iron dry Cotton, linen 1/1 800 4,4 139 139
1000 3,7 117 117
1400 3,0 100 100
1600 2,4 78 78
* Test program according to EN61121. The machine shall be tested at 16A.

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Tumble drying
5Selecting Options
By selecting options, you can tailor
a drying programme to suit your
requirements. The available options depend on
the selected programme. Once you have started
the programme, the options you selected
are saved for the next time you use the same
programme. The exception is Delayed Start,
which is not saved for the next time.
Energy Save
1. Select Energy Save by pressing the
programme selector until Energy Save is
highlighted.
2. Turn the programme selector until Energy
Save is displayed.
3. Press the Start button to start the programme
or press the programme selector to choose
more options.
Time saver
You can select Time saver with all programmes
except Revitalise. The programme is shortened
by about 12 minutes.
1. Press the programme selector until Time
saver is highlighted.
2. Turn the programme selector until Time
saver is displayed.
3.Press the Start button to start the programme
or press the programme 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
nished. 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
programme has nished
1. Select Anti crease by pressing the
programme selector until Anti crease is
highlighted.
2. Turn the programme selector to select On or
O.
3. Press the Start button to start the programme
or press the programme selector to choose
more options.
Delayed Start
Choose the time you want the programme to
start. This option cannot be selected with the
Timed dry or Revitalise programme.
1. Press the programme selector until Delayed
Start is displayed.
2. Turn the programme selector to set the start
time for the programme.
3. Press the Start button to activate the
programme or press the programme selector
to select more options.
Depending on whether you have set the
clock to 12h display, 24h display or remaining
programme 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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Tumble drying
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 programme starts. 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 for three
seconds per minute for two hours after the
programme is nished.
You can stop the tumble dryer by pressing the
Stop button or by opening the door. In both
cases the programme is stopped and starts
from the beginning if restarted.
NOTE!
The programme will not be aected if you
change the programme selector after the
programme has started.

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7Drying programme nished
The text "Done" is shown on the display.
If the Anti crease option has been
selected the drum will rotate for three seconds
per minute for two hours after the programme is
nished.
Backlighting
Two minutes after the drying programme
nishes the backlighting on the display and
options buttons enters energy saving mode.
Turn the programme selector if you want to
activate the machine.
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 overowing,
the programme is interrupted and Over Flow
appears on the display. Empty the container and
press the Start button to start a new programme.
TIP!
The condensed water is decalcied and can
be used in steam irons. Pour it through a coee
lter.
NOTE!
• Clean the lint lter 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 lter becomes clogged, the machine’s
automatic overheating cut-out may be triggered.
Clean the lter, wait until the machine has
cooled then try starting it. If it still does not start:
Call the service division.
Once drying has nished
Turn o the main power switch. Remove the
clothes and close the door to prevent small
children from climbing into the machine.
Tumble drying

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Settings
You can carry out the following
settings
• Clock
• Audible Volume
• Language
• Child-safe
• Return
How to choose the settings:
1. Turn the programme selector until Settings is
highlighted in the display window.
2. Press the middle of the programme selector
once.
3. Turn the programme 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
nish times will be shown as actual times.
1. Press the programme selector again to
access the options menu on the right of the
display.
2. Turn the program selector to choose whether
12h, 24h, or remaining programme time is
displayed.
3. Press the program selector 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. Turn the programme selector until the right
hour gure is shown.
6. Press the program selector to save your
setting.
7. Turn the programme selector until the right
minute gure is shown.
8. Press the program selector to save your
setting.
9. 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 programme is nished or when a fault
has occurred.
1. Press the programme selector again to
access the options menu on the right of the
display.
2. By turning the programme selector you can
select the setting for the Audible Volume: O,
Low, Normal, High.
3. Press the program selector to save your
setting.
Language
You can choose the language that you prefer.
1. Press the programme selector again to
access the options menu on the right of the
display.
2. Turn the programme selector to choose from:
US English, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk,
Suomi, Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol,
Русский, Nederlands.
3. Press the program selector to save your
setting.
Child-safe
You can activate the Child-safe option to
prevent children from starting the machine. By
pressing the programme selector 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 programme selector again to
access the options menu on the right of the
display.
2. Turn the programme selector until On or O
is displayed.
3. Press the programme selector to activate.
Return
Press the programme selector or Start again to
return to the programme menu.

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Care and cleaning
Cleaning the lint lter
The lint lter must be cleaned after each load.
1. Lift the lter from the holder in the door.
2. Open the lint lter. Push against the edge
with your thumb as shown in the gure.
3. Open the inner lter as shown in the gure.
4. Use your hand or a soft cloth to remove the
lint from all sides of the lter. If necessary,
use a damp sponge and a small amount of
washing-up liquid to remove any deposits.
Dry the lter thoroughly with a towel.
NOTE!
Clean the surface of the lint (uf) lter after each
drying program.
5. To close the lint lter, follow the reverse order
of steps used for opening. Then, replace the
lter by sliding it back into the door. Close the
lint lter before closing the door.

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Care and cleaning
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
condensed water container, empty out the water
and replace the container.
If the condensed water container becomes full
to overowing, the programme is interrupted
and "Over Flow" appears on the display. Empty
the container and press the Start button to
restart the programme.
For connection to a separate drain, see the
installation instructions in the set of documents.
NOTE!
The dryer must not be used without the
condenser unit in place.

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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 o 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.
7. Reattach the plinth.

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Care and cleaning
NOTE!
Clean the lters after each drying.
Do not replace the lters if they are damp or
wet. Damp or wet lters could cause operational
faults.
NOTE!
The dryer should never be operated without
the lters in place, or with damaged lters as
excessive amount of accumulated bres from
the fabric could cause malfunction or failure of
the dryer.
Cleaning the outside of the machine
Clean the outside of the machine and the
programme 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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Troubleshooting
The machine will not start
Check
• that the door is properly closed.
• that the main power switch is on.
• that the Delayed Start option has not been
selected. To cancel Delayed Start, press the
Stop button for three seconds.
• that the plug is connected.
• that the main fuses have not blown.
• that the overheating cut-out has not been
triggered.
The machine loses all power during a
programme
The overheating cut-out shuts o the tumble
dryer if the temperature is too high, e.g. because
dust is clogging the lint lter.
• Clean the lint lter.
• Check also that the condensed water
container is not full and, if necessary, clean
the condenser.
See the Care and cleaning chapter.
• Wait until the machine has cooled then try
starting it. If it still does not start: Call the
service division.
Drying takes too long
• Check that the lint lter is not blocked. See
the Care and cleaning chapter.
• Empty the condensed water container and
check that the condenser is not blocked. See
the Care and cleaning chapter.
• Overly long drying times may also be due to
the tumble dryer being located in a conned
area or in a room that is too small, causing
the air to become too hot.
• Make sure that the tumble dryer has access
to more cold air, open doors and/or windows,
for example.
Error messages
• If Over Flow appears on the display, the
condensed water container is full. Empty the
container and restart the machine.
• Read Drying takes too long in this chapter if
Max program time appears on the display.
• If Clean Lint Filter appears on the display,
clean the lint lter.
• If Clean condenser appears on the display,
clean the condenser. See the Care and
cleaning chapter.
• Call the service division if Thermistor fault
appears on the display.
• Press the Stop button to close any error
messages.