Asko TDC111VACS User manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this quality product from ASKO.
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 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
Save these instructions for future reference
ASKO TDC111 VACS

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Before using your machine for
the first time
3Do not tumble dry
4Important safety instructions
5Grounding instructions
5Interrupting a program
5Packing material
5Disposal
6Child safety
6General
6
Activating/deactivating Child-safe
Start
7Description of the tumble dryer
8Front panel
9
Advice and tips before you
tumble dry
9Have the clothes been spun?
9Materials that can be tumble dried
9
Materials that should not be
tumble dried
10Operating instructions
10Sort your fabrics
10Turn on the main power switch.
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Open the door, load the items, and
then close the door
10Select the program
11Press the Start button
11Drying program finished
11Once drying has finished
12Settings
12How to choose the settings:
12Language
12Child-safe Start
12Buzzer Volume
12Element 2
13
Care and maintenance
instructions
13Cleaning the lint filter
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Cleaning the outside of the
machine
14Troubleshooting
14The machine will not start
14Overheating cut-off
14Drying takes too long
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The garment does not dry, or is
too dry
14Error messages
15Technical information
15Technical data
16Service and guarantee
16Warranty
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How to contact the ASKO
Appliances Inc.
17Installation instructions
17Positioning the tumble dryer
19Adjusting the feet
20Air exhaust
23Electrical installation
26Reversing the door
27Follow these instructions:
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Contents

Do not tumble dry
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 hear
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

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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 clean 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 wool
unless the label specifies “washable”.
•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!
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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Important safety instructions

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.
Interrupting a program
You can stop a drying program by:
•Opening the door. The drum will then stop
automatically.
•Pressing the main power switch.
•Press the Stop button for three seconds.
When you want to resume tumble drying, simply
close the door and press the Start button.
Packing material
Please sort waste materials in accordance with
local guidelines.
Disposal
This machine is manufactured and labeled for
recycling. In order to prevent injuries, the machine
must be made unusable once the decision has
been made to dispose of it. Contact your
municipality for information about where and how
your machine can be recycled correctly.
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Important safety instructions

General
WARNING!
The tumble dryer does not start automatically
when the door is closed (if a child pulls the door
shut from the inside, for example). In order to
prevent children from starting a program or
changing one that has already started, you can
activate the Child-safe Start option.
Activating/deactivating Child-safe
Start
Do as follows to open the settings menu:
1. Turn off the machine using the main power
switch.
2. Press the Stop button and switch on the
machine with the main power switch. Then
press the Stop button 5 times within 10
seconds.
3. Select the setting you want to change by
turning the program selector.
4. Press the Stop button once.
5. Change and save the setting as described
below.
6. Press Start to return to the program menu.
You can activate the Child-safe Start option to
prevent children from starting the machine.
1. Turn the program selector and choose
"Child-safe Start On" or "Child-safe Start Off".
2. Press the Stop button once to save the setting.
You can temporarily deactivate Child-safe Start
by pressing Start and Stop at the same time.
Child-safe Start will be deactivated for 3 minutes.
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Child safety

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Outer door5.Main power switch1.
Fan (behind hatch)6.Panel2.
Lint filter7.Serial number tag and rating plate3.
Lint filter holder4.
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Description of the tumble dryer

1 2 3 4 5
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.
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
fibers. 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 trapped in the lint filter
consists of dust and fiber residues which gather
when the items are used.
Materials that should 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 labeled "Do not dry near heat".
•garments that have been dry-cleaned at home.
•plastic foam.
•fiberglass material.
•wool must not be tumble dried due to the risk
of piling.
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

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.
1Sort your fabrics
You will achieve the most uniform drying
results if the items are made of the same
type of material. Close zippers and fasten buttons
or belts; sort the items and adjust load and
temperature.
2Turn on the main power switch.
3Open the door, load the items,
and then close the door
4Select the program
Guidelines as to what specific
programs can be used for.
You select a program by turning the program
selector. The name of the selected program is
shown on the display.
The Auto Heavy program have two temperature
settings. Normal temperature, but also low
temperature for more delicate items.
Auto Heavy
Auto Normal
Auto Delicate
Auto Heavy
Auto Iron Dry
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5Press the Start button
Stopping or changing a program
Press and hold the 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 the garment.
You can stop the tumble dryer after starting a
program by opening the door. Load more garment
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 a
few minutes.
6Drying program finished
The text "END" appears on the display
when the program is finished.
NOTE!
•Clean the lint filter after each load.
WARNING!
If the lint filter becomes clogged, the machine’s
automatic overheating cut-off 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 toward 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 insert it into its holder.
The filter may need to be cleaned if it has
limescale deposits. See the "Care and cleaning"
chapter.
To install the automatic drain hose, please see
the section titled Installation
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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How to choose the settings:
•Language
•Child-safe Start
•Buzzer Volume
•Element 2
Do as follows to open the settings menu:
1. Turn off the machine using the main power switch.
2. Press the Stop button and switch on the machine with the main power switch. Then press the Stop
button 5 times within 10 seconds.
3. Select the setting you want to change by turning the program selector.
4. Press the Stop button once.
5. Change and save the setting as described below.
6. Press Start to return to the program menu.
Language
1. Turn the program selector to choose from: US English, English, svenska, dansk, norsk, Suomea,
Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Русский, Nederlands.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the setting.
Child-safe Start
You can activate the Child-safe Start option to prevent children from starting the machine.
1. Turn the program selector and choose "Child-safe Start On" or "Child-safe Start Off".
2. Press the Stop button once to save the setting.
You can temporarily deactivate Child-safe Start by pressing Start and Stop at the same time. Child-safe
Start will be deactivated for 3 minutes.
Buzzer Volume
1. Turn the program selector and choose "Buzzer On" or "Buzzer Off" to set whether the tumble dryer
should audibly indicate that the program is finished or that an error has occurred.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the setting.
Element 2
1. Turn the program selector and choose "Element 2 On" (3000 W/16 A) or "Element 2 Off" (2000 W/10
A) to increase or decrease the heat output.
2. Press the Stop button once to save the setting.
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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.
Additionally, the filter should be cleaned with hot
water, detergent, and a soft brush quarterly.
1. Grasp the filter handle and pull it toward 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 remove any limescale
deposits. Use a sponge and a little dishwashing
detergent if necessary. 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.
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 maintenance instructions

The machine will not start
Check
•that the door is properly closed.
•that the main power switch is on.
•that any plug is connected.
•that the fuses (circuit breakers) in your house
are intact. Flip the dryer breaker off and then
back on to make sure. You can not always tell
from the outside if the circuit breaker has
tripped.
•that the overheating cut-off has not been
triggered (see below).
•that the lint filter is in place.
Overheating cut-off
The overheating cut-off shuts off the tumble dryer
if the temperature is too high, caused by lint
clogging the lint filter, for instance.
•Clean the filter.
•The overheating cut-off will reset automatically
once the machine has cooled down.
Drying takes too long
•Check that the lint filter is not clogged (see the
"Care and maintenance" chapter).
The garment does not dry, or is too
dry
•The door has been opened while the program
is running, which disrupts the moisture
monitoring function.
Error messages
•If "Max Program Time" appears on the display,
the maximum program time has been reached.
Read "Drying takes too long" in the
"Troubleshooting" chapter to find out what to
do.
•If "Clean lint filter" appears on the display,
clean the lint filter.
•Press the Stop button to close error messages.
•The tumble dryer cannot start if the lint filter is
not in place. The error message "Insert Filter"
appears on the display.
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Troubleshooting

Technical data
33 1/2'' (850mm)Height:
23 1/2'' (597mm)Width:
23,0" (585mm)Depth:
104lb (47kg)Weight:
29,3gal (111l)Cylinder volume:
13lb (6kg)Max. drying capacity:
52 rpmSpeed:
See serial number tag and rating plate.Rated power:
Stainless steelDrum material:
Powder-coated and hot-galvanized sheet steel or
stainless steel.
Outer casing material:
Stacking or freestandingSetup
67" (1.7m) polypropylene hoseDrain:
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Warranty
ASKO Appliances Inc. will pay for:For residential installations only
ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct defect in
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an autho-
rized ASKO service agent.
One-year Full Warranty
From date of purchase.
ASKO Appliances Inc. will not pay for:
Service calls to:
1. Repair damage due to shipment, delivery, installation, misuse or abuse.
2. Clean or service air device in drain line.
•Damage resulting from accident, fire, floods, acts of God, alteration, misuse, abuse, improper
installation, or installation not in accordance with local electrical or plumbing codes.
•Pickup and delivery. ASKO cleaning machines are designed to be repaired at place of business.
In no event shall ASKO Appliances Inc. be responsible for any incidental or consequential
damages.
Some states will not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this
exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
How to contact the ASKO
Appliances Inc.
Write to us at:
ASKO Appliances Inc.
P.O. Box 940609
Plano, TX 75094-0609
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Or contact our
Customer Care Center at
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Service and guarantee

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 as suitable 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.
CAUTION!
For proper ventilation, the machine should not
be installed behind a door.
WARNING!
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 should
be louvered. To improve ventilation, the door
where the tumble dryer is located should be left
open when the dryer is in use.
CAUTION!
Clothes dryer installation must be performed by
a qualified installer.
A. Freestanding
The tumble dryer can be positioned beside the
cleaning machine.
B. Stacked
The tumble dryer can be placed on top of a ASKO
cleaning machine. To stack the dryer, you need
the stacking attachments (foot cups and anti-tip
devices) that come with the machine: You will find
2 foot cups in a bag in the drum and 2 anti-tip
devices attached to the bottom left corner at the
back of the machine. Extension plates can be
ordered from your local retailer.
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C. Built-in
ASKO dryers can be installed beneath a cabinet
or worktop with a minimum height of 34” (864
mm). There must be a gap of about 1/2” (12 mm)
all around the machine, including between the
rear edge of the machine top panel and the back
wall. The opening width must be at least 24-1/2”
(622 mm). The condensing models work best
when they have good air circulation. Install the
dryer so the condensed water will continuously
flow into a drain or sink, you will need a drain
outlet behind the unit. The maximum drain height
is 40” (1016 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.
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How to assemble the stacking kit:
1. Undo the anti-tip device.
2. Remove the two screws indicated on the back
of the cleaning machine.
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 cleaning 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 dryer is correctly
positioned on the cleaning machine.
Break off tab 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
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 off the remaining tabs.
6. Push out the knock-out hole on the back of the
dryer (you don't have to completely remove
the knockout, just fold it up far enough for the
stacking bracket to fit inside the slot) using a
hammer and screwdriver.
7. Push the tumble dryer in under the metal
brackets. At the same time, keep the front edge
raised by 0,4" (10mm) to 0,8" (20mm).
8. Lower the tumble dryer’s front feet into the
plastic cups and adjust the dryer to ensure that
it is balanced.
Adjusting the feet
Screw the feet in or out so that the tumble dryer
is steady and balanced on the floor or on the
cleaning machine. Then tighten the lock nuts.
Lock nut
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Air exhaust
Connecting the exhaust duct to the dryer
NOTE!
You will need to purchase a UL-CSA-approved
4-inch ridged metal exhaust duct. The dryer is
delivered with the stub pipeattached to the rear
exhaust outlet, but the exhaust duct can be
attached to either the right or left exhaust outlet.
Vent
T- t ube
Rear Exhaust Outlet
Side Exhaust Outlet Stub Clamp
(not supplied)
Duct
Asko dryers have a
“T-stile” exhaust vent that
allows you to connect the
duct on the rear or on the
left or right side.
The duct must not be assembled with screws or
other fastenings that extend into the duct and
trap 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 off any 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 and 4 elbows is
allowed. Subtract 4 feet of duct for each 90°
elbow.
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