Asko T884XL User manual

Operating Instructions
Tumble dryer
T884XL
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 get the most out of your new machine, we recommend that you read
the operating instructions before using the machine. The operating
instructions also include information on how you can help protect the
environment.
WARNING: Read the instructions before using the machine.

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CONTENTS
BEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE
FOR THE FIRST TIME 3
Language selection 3
Laundry labels 3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4
Grounding instructions 5
Installation 5
Packing material 5
Disposal 5
KidSafe™ Child-safe 5
KidSafe™ child-safe start 5
Activating/deactivating KidSafe™ child-safe 5
To deactivate KidSafe™ child-safe start
temporarily 5
DESCRIPTION OF THE TUMBLE DRYER 6
ADVICE AND TIPS BEFORE YOU
TUMBLE-DRY 7
Have the clothes been spun? 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
Select the programme 8
Selecting Options 9
Press the start button 10
Drying programme finished 10
Programme chart 11
SETTINGS 12
You can alter the following settings: 12
Language 12
KidSafe™ Child-safe 12
CARE AND CLEANING 13
Cleaning the lint filter 13
Cleaning the outside of the machine 13
TROUBLESHOOTING 14
The machine will not start 14
The machine loses all power during a program 14
Drying takes too long 14
Error messages 14
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 15
SERVICE AND GUARANTEE 16
Limited Warranty – Residential Appliances 16
INSTALLATION 18
Positioning the tumble dryer 18
Built-in 20
Air exhaust 21
Electrical installation 23
Connection on delivery 25
Switch-over 25
REVERSING THE DOOR 26
QUICK GUIDE 28

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descárguesela.
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. Turn the program selector to choose from: US
English, English, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, Suomi,
Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Русский,
Nederlands.
2. Press Start once to save the setting.
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.
BEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
WARNING!
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons when using your appliance, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• 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 appliance.
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 assurance 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 the label
• Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
• Keep the area around the exhaust opening
and adjacent surrounding areas free from the
accumulation 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 recycling.
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 replaced 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! HOT SURFACE!
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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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
accordance 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 representative
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 electrician.
To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance must be
exhausted outdoors or the equivalent. Do not exhaust
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 condition
and situation that may occur. Use common sense and
caution when installing, operating, and maintaining
any appliance.
WARNING!
This product may contain chemicals known to the
state of california to cause cancer or reproductive
harm.
INSTALLATION
See the section Installation instructions.
PACKING MATERIAL
Please sort waste materials in accordance with local
guidelines.
DISPOSAL
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.
KIDSAFE™ CHILD-SAFE
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).
KIDSAFE™ CHILD-SAFE START
By activating the child-safe start function you can
prevent children from starting the tumble dryer or
changing the current programme.
ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING KIDSAFE™
CHILD-SAFE
1. Turn offthe 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 programme selector and choose ”Child-safe
start off” or ”Child-safe start on”.
4. Press the Start button to save.
TO DEACTIVATE KIDSAFE™ CHILD-
SAFE START TEMPORARILY
You can temporarily deactivate Child-safe start for three
minutes by pressing the temperature button and the
minus button under Delayed Start at the same time.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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DESCRIPTION OF THE TUMBLE DRYER
1. Main power switch
2. Panel
3. Serial number tag and rating plate
4. Lint filter
5. Outer door
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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 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 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 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 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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TUMBLE DRYING
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.
SORT 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.
NOTE!
Do not overload the drum!
Overloading the dryer will result in poor drying results
and wrinkling.
Press the main power switch until the display lights.
Open the door, load the items and then close the door.
NOTE!
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.
NOTE!
To save energy, always observe the maximum load for
each programme (see Program chart)
Guidelines as to what specific programmes can be used
for:
Auto Heavy
Program with the maximum temperature. This program
is for items that are particularly difficult to dry.
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 end automatically when the load is dry.
The Auto Normal program leaves the laundry slightly
more dry than Auto Delicate.
Auto Iron Dry
This program shuts offthe heat once the load is just
damp enough for ironing or pressing.
Jeans
Program for jeans and clothing with very thick seams.
Synthetic
Gentle program for synthetics.
Terry cloth
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
Select a programme by turning the programme selector. The selected programme is shown in the display window. Use
the option buttons to select any options.
SELECT THE PROGRAMME
Programme selector Display window
Main power switch Start StopOptions buttons

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TUMBLE DRYING
Dry program. Select the program time by pressing the +
and - buttons. A program time between 30 minutes and
3 hours can be selected and each button press changes
the time by 15 minutes.
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 wrinkle and
feel rough to the touch. Synthetic materials can also
become charged with static electricity.
Air Fluff
Use the Air Fluffprogram when you just want to refresh,
air out, or soften up items.
Select the program time by pressing the + and - buttons.
A program time between 15 minutes and 3 hours can be
selected and each button press changes the time by 15
minutes.
SELECTING 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.
Temperature Low
You can select Temperature Low with all programs
except Air Fluffand Timed Dry.
• Select Temperature Low by pressing the button under
the symbol.
• The symbol lights when Temperature Low is selected.
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 symbol lights when Buzzer Volume is selected.
Time saver
You can select Time saver with all programs except Air
Fluff. The program is shortened by about 12 minutes.
• Press the button under the symbol.
• The symbol lights when Time Saver is selected.
Anti Wrinkle
This option means that the drum will rotate for three
seconds every minute for two hours after the drying
program has finished. If you are unable to remove
the items immediately after the program has finished,
this option prevents the garments from remaining in
the same position and becoming wrinkled. Cannot be
selected with the Air Fluffprogram. If the Buzzer Volume
option has also been activated, an audible signal will
sound each time the drum rotates as a reminder that the
drying program has finished.
• Select Anti Wrinkle by pressing the button under the
symbol.
• 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 next to the number of
hours. Press the Start button and the machine will count
down 1 hour at a time and start after the selected delay.
This option cannot be used with Timed Dry or Air Fluff.

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PRESS 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. 1:35 means that it will take approximately 1 hour
and 35 minutes for the load to dry. If the Anti Wrinkle
option has been selected, the drum will rotate for three
seconds every minute for two hours after the program is
finished.
The actual remaining time may be longer than the
estimated time shown on the display. The remaining 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.
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.
DRYING PROGRAMME 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 three seconds every 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 enters
energy saving mode.
NOTE!
Clean the lint filter in the outer door after each load.
See the Care and maintenance instructions chapter.
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 Customer
Care Center.
Once drying has finished
Turn offthe main power switch. Remove the clothes and
close the door to prevent small children from climbing
into the machine.
TUMBLE DRYING