Asko TD70.1 SPO User manual

Installation instructions for vented tumble dryer
DOMESTIC
Dear Customer,
Read these instructions carefully and completely before you install the
machine. The installation should be carried out by a qualified person who
is familiar with all local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing
connections. See also the general Safety Instructions in the Use & Care
Guide.
Cosmetic damage must be reported to the ASKO dealer within five
days from the date of purchase. As soon as you unpack the machine,
thoroughly check it for cosmetic damage.

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WARNING!
WARNING - Risk of fire.
Install the clothes dryer according to the
manufacturer's instructions and local codes.
Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible
plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil
type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific
type identified by the applience manufacturer
that is UL approved for use with clothes
dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to
collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These
conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and
increase the risk of fire.
To reduce the risk of of severe injury or death,
follow all installation instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Positioning the tumble dryer
The tumble dryer can be freestanding or
stacked. Remember that the tumble dryer
produces heat and should therefore not be
located in a room that is too small. If the room
is very small, drying will take longer due to the
limited quantity of air.
NOTE!
• Do not install the machine in a room where
there is a risk of frost occurring.
At temperatures around freezing point the
machine may not be able to operate properly.
• The room in which the appliance is installed
should be adequately ventilated, with
temperature between 15°C and 25°C.
WARNING!
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed
by a qualified installer.
• For proper ventilation, the machine should
not be installed behind a door.
• The tumble dryer's toe kick ventilation must
not be blocked by a rug or the like.
NOTE!
If the unit must be installed behind a door, the
door should be louvered. (please see door
ventilation requirements in the Built-in chapter).
To improve ventilation, the door where the
tumble dryer is located should be left open
when the dryer is in use.
Freestanding
The tumble dryer can be positioned beside the
washing machine.
Stacking
The tumble dryer can be placed on top of an
ASKO washing machine. Use the two foot cups
found in the document bag included with the
machine and the two tip guards attached to the
bottom of the back of the machine.
How to assemble the stacking kit:
1. Remove the two tip guards from the back of
the tumble dryer. Replace the screws that
held the tip guards in place.
2. Remove the two screws indicated on the
back of the washing machine.

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3. Secure the anti-tip device using the screws
as shown in the picture.
4. Attach the plastic cups for mounting the
tumble dryer’s front feet to the washing
machine’s top cover. This is essential, as
only when the tumble dryer’s feet are resting
in the plastic cups can you be sure that the
tumble dryer is correctly positioned on the
washing machine. Break offtab A on the cup
fitted on the right side and tab B on the cup
fitted on the left side. Then remove the paper
from the self-adhesive surface under the
plastic cups.
A
B
5. Fit the plastic cups so that the "tags" marked
with arrows are against the front edge or side
edge of the cover and press them firmly onto
the cover. Then break offthe remaining tabs.
6. Push the tumble dryer in under the metal
brackets. At the same time keep the front
edge raised by 7/16" (10mm) to 7/8" (20mm) .
7. Lower the tumble dryer’s front feet into the
plastic cups and adjust the tumble dryer to
ensure it is level.
Adjusting the feet
Screw the feet in or out so that the tumble dryer
is both stable and level.

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Built-in
ASKO dryers can be installed beneath a
cabinet or worktop with a minimum height of
34” (864mm). There must be a gap of about
1/2” (12mm) all around the machine, including
between the rear edge of the machine and the
back wall. The opening width must be at least
24-1/2” (622 mm).
NOTE!
The height adjustment for the dryer is 33-
1/2” to 34-1/2” (850 mm to 876 mm). Do not
raise it higher than 34-1/2” (876 mm). Hole
measurements are from center of hole.
Install in a closet
ASKO's front panel controls make it possible to
install the washers and dryers in a closet. Make
sure there is a ½” (12mm) minimum clearance
between units and cabinet or wall. To ensure
proper ventilation, we recommend louvered
doors. Otherwise there must be ventilation
openings in the door. See illustration for
minimum ventilation openings:
NOTE!
Ensure the dryer door can be opened without
hindrance after installation.
NOTE!
The cool air intake panel at the front of the dryer
must not be blocked or covered. Doing so could
cause a fault.

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Air exhaust
NOTE!
The tumble dryer must only be operated when it
is correctly fitted with exhaust duct.
Connecting the exhaust duct to the dryer
NOTE!
You will need to purchase a UL-CSA-approved
4" ridged metal exhaust duct. The dryer is
delivered with the stub pipe attached to the rear
exhaust outlet, though the exhaust duct can be
attached to either the left or the right exhaust
outlet.
Vent
T-tube
Rear Exhaust
Outlet
Side Exhaust
Outlet Duct
Clamp
(not supplied)
Stub
Asko dryers have a "T-style"
exhaust vent that allows you to
connect the duct on the rear, on
the left, or on the right side
The duct must not be assembled with screws
or other fasteners that extend into the duct and
catch lint.
To connect the exhaust duct to the rear
outlet
To connect the exhaust duct to the rear outlet,
follow the steps below:
1. Push the duct onto the stub pipe and secure
it with a clamp
2. With the duct attached, insert the stub pipe
into the hole. It should snap into place.
3. After you push the dryer into place, check for
kinks in the duct.
NOTE!
Excessive duct length and too many bends can
impede drying performance. We recommend
that you cut offany excess exhaust duct and run
the duct with as few bends as possible. Make
any necessary bends as gentle as possible.
NOTE!
Maximum duct length of 60 feet. A maximum of
4 elbows may be used, but 4 feet of duct must
subtracted from the total vent length for every
90° elbow used.

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Connecting the exhaust duct to the
Left or Right Side Outlet
To connect the exhaust duct to the left or right
side outlet, follow the steps below:
1. Using a flathead screw-driver, turn the
exhaust outlet cover you plan to use to the
right or left to align the tabs holding the cover
in place.
2. Remove the exhaust outlet cover.
3. Remove the stub pipe from the rear exhaust
outlet and place it in the outlet you plan to
use.
4. Push the duct onto the stub pipe and secure
it with a clamp.
5. With the duct attached, insert the stub pipe
into the hole. It should snap into place.
6. After you push the dryer into place, check for
kinks in the duct.
7. Use the exhaust outlet cover you removed
from the to cover the rear exhaust outlet.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, this appliance must
be exhausted OUTDOORS or the equivalent.
Never cover the end of the dryer stub or exhaust
duct with anything to catch lint, except for UL
approved vent basket.
Connecting to a ventilation duct
You will need a UL-CSA-approved, 4-inch
ridged metal exhaust duct. If a flexible duct is
used, it must comply with the Outline for Clothes
Dryer Transition Duct. Subject 2158A and
maximum length of 2.4 m (8 feet).
NOTE!
The more bends and the longer the duct, the
less air will circulate through the machine,
which will impede drying performance. We
recommend that you cut offany excess exhaust
duct and run the duct with as few bends as
possible. And make any necessary bends as
gentle as possible.
NOTE!
Maximum duct length of 60 feet. A maximum of
4 elbows may be used, but 4 feet of duct must
subtracted from the total vent length for every
90° elbow used.
NOTE!
When installing in warm climates (77° F and
above) with high humidity levels, do not route
the air exhaust duct upwards.
subtract 4
feet for every
90° elbow
Examples of
installations

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To connect the exhaust duct to a
ventilation outlet, follow the steps
below:
1. Connect the exhaust duct to a ventilation
exhaust fitting or to a discharge through the
wall.
2. Secure the duct joint to the outlet stub on the
machine.
3. Run the duct with as few bends as possible
to the point of discharge.
Ventilation grill (not supplied with machine)
WARNING!
This appliance shall not be exhausted into
a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl
space or a concealed space of a building. Only
a rigid or flexible metal duct shall be used for
exhausting. Only a metal ventilation grill shall
be used. If the duct is taken to a wall outlet, a
ventilation grill shall be fitted to prevent reverse
flow of cold air. Fit the ventilation grill to the
outside of the wall.
NOTE!
Avoid:
• very long exhausting systems
• too many corners
• tight corners
These reduce efficiency and increase time and
energy consumption.

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Electrical installation
WARNING!
The receptacle on the rear of the machine is
designed to accommodate ASKO washers
ONLY (rated 208–240 V.) To use this receptacle,
you must use the ready-fitted plug supplied with
the washing machine or an equivalent.
ASKO washers rated 208–240 V have two
internal fuses of 15 A each.
The machine should only be connected to a
grounded wall socket.
WARNING!
This appliance must be properly grounded.
Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” for
grounding instructions.
The power supply cord must be grounded. If the
machine is to be used in a wet area, the supply
must be protected by a residual current device.
Connection to a permanently wired supply point
must be made only by a qualified electrician.
As supplied: Single-phase, 208–240 V, 60 Hz,
3000W heater rating 15 A circuit required.
NOTE!
Do not connect the machine to the mains
electricity supply by an extension lead.
Remove cover to
access terminal box.
(Requires a 20-Torx
screwdriver.)
Electrical Connections
WARNING!
Read the Electrical requirements and grounding
instructions before connecting the tumble dryer.
Electric models of the dryer are manufactured
for a 3-wire connection system. The dryer frame
is grounded by a link to the neutral conductor
on the dryer terminal block. If local codes do
not permit grounding through the neutral, the
grounding link from the terminal block must be
removed and a separate ground wire must be
used.
Only a 4-conductor cord shall be used when
the appliance is installed in a location where
grounding through the neutral conductor is
prohibited. Grounding through the neutral
conductor is prohibited for new branch-circuit
installations, mobile homes, recreational
vehicles, and areas where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conductors. The
grounding link on the dryer must be removed for
all 4-wire installations.
These Electrical Connection instructions
provide for installing the dryer in the following
situations:
3-wire connection where local codes permit
grounding through the neutral. 3-wire
connection plus separate grounding connector
where local codes do not permit grounding
through the neutral.
4-wire connection.
Each of the above connections can be made
with an approved power supply cord or by direct
wiring. Each connection instruction identifies
the appropriate Power Supply Cord and covers
requirements for direct wiring.
NOTE!
In Canada, the dryer is delivered ready-fitted
with a four-prong plug intended for connection
to a single-phase supply.

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Connecting a 3-wire Power Cord
WARNING!
Before starting this procedure, be sure the
power is turned offat the breaker/fuse box.
Ground
Ground
(center)
Power Supply Cord
You will need a 3-wire power supply cord with
three No. 10 copper wires and a matching
3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R, as
illustrated below:
To connect a 3-wire power cord to the dryer,
follow the steps below.
NOTE!
The numbers in the illustration correlate to the
step numbers.
1. Turn the power offat the breaker or fuse box.
2. Remove terminal block cover.
3. Use the strain relief attached below the
terminal block opening.
4. Loosen or remove center terminal block
screw.
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5
6
5. Connect ground (center) wire of power
supply cord to the center, silver-colored
terminal screw. Tighten screw.
6. Connect the other wires to outer screws.
7. Tighten the strain relief screws.
8. Replace terminal box cover on back of dryer.
9. Plug dryer into wall receptacle.
10.Turn power on at breaker/fuse box.
Connecting a 4-wire Power Cord
WARNING!
Before starting this procedure, be sure the
power is turned offat the breaker/fuse box.

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Power Supply Cord
You will need a 4-wire power supply cord with
four No. 10 copper wires and a matching 4-wire
receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R, as illustrated
below. The fourth wire must be identified with
a white cover and the ground conductor by a
green cover.
To connect a 4-wire power cord to the dryer,
follow the steps below.
NOTE!
The numbers in the illustration correlate to the
step numbers.
1. Turn the power offat the breaker/fuse box.
2. Remove terminal block cover.
3. Use the strain relief attached below the
terminal block opening.
4. Remove center terminal block screw.
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4
7
8
5. Remove ground wire (green with yellow
stripes) from external ground connector
screw and remove from center terminal
block.
6. Connect ground (green) wire of cord to
external ground conductor screw.
7. Connect neutral (white) wire of cord under
center screw of terminal block.
8. Connect the other wires to outer screws.
9. Tighten the strain relief screws.
10.Replace terminal box cover on back of dryer.
11.Plug dryer into wall receptacle.
12.Turn power on at breaker/fuse box.

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