ASKO USE AND CARE GUIDE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE rom T! e f ing t nc AN RT orma p e r a the PO erf o or IM p ll it f a g st be e a d usin re the , r et r y e r befo g To r d ions u t y o truc e. s tim in t firs DRYER CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY FEATURES ASKO DRYER FEATURES ENERGY SAVING TIPS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PREPARING THE LAUNDRY T711 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS T721 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS T731 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS T761 AND T781 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING PRODUCT WARRANTY INDEX 2 2 3 3 4 10 12 13 14 17 22 24 25 26 Page 1 ENGLISH IMPORT INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 · 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. WARNING! This appliance must be properly grounded. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS A) Grounding instructions for a grounded, cordconnected 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 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. 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. 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. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. B) Grounding instructions for a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an 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. SAFETY FEATURES FEATURES CAT CHILD-SAFE DOOR CATCH ASKO dryers have a child-safe magnetic door catch that allows the door to be easily opened from the inside. AUTOMA OMATIC SWITCH AUTOMATIC DOOR SWITCH A door switch automatically stops the dryer when the door is opened. The dryer will not start again until you close the door and press the Start button. STAR FEATURE ART CHILD-SAFE START FEATURE You can program Models T731, T761 and T781 not to start unless the Start button is held down for three seconds. This is to prevent children from inadvertently starting the machine. Refer to the operating instructions for these models to program this safety feature. OVERHEAT PRO OVERHEAT PROTECTION ASKO dryers have an overheat protection switch that automatically turns off the machine if the temperature gets too high. Refer to page 3 for more information. Page 2 ASKO DRYER FEATURES ASKO DRYER FEATURES When using a timed drying program, be careful not to dry the clothes too long. It's best to use a shorter time; then if the load isn't dry, you can set the timer for a few more minutes. Below is an illustration of the parts and features of your ASKO dryer. Power Button Type Plate (Type and Serial Number) VERHEAT PRO OVERHEAT PR OTECTION ASKO dryers are designed with an overheat protection switch that will automatically turn the machine off if the temperature gets too high. The machine will not start until it has cooled down sufficiently. If the unit shuts down because of overheating, check that the lint filter exhaust hose, vent duct, and the condenser unit are free of lint. These components need to be cleaned on a regular basis. Additionally, the lint filter may need to be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft brush a few times a year to ensure the filter screen is not blocked. Using dryer sheets (not recommended) can also cause this problem. Should the machine turn itself off because of overheating, it will not be possible to restart the unit until it has cooled down sufficiently. This could possibly take up to thirty minutes. Control Panel Lint Filter Lint Filter Holder Cleanable Fan (behind panel) Condenser Unit (behind panel) (T721 & T781 only) To restart the unit once it has cooled down, press the "Start" button. NOTE: If your dryer overheats frequently, it may not be vented properly or the room in which it is located may not have sufficient air circulation. Contact your installer to have these issues checked out. DRYING SYSTEMS DRYING SYSTEMS ASKO dryers come with three different drying systems: Sensidr yTM Models T731, T761 and T781 have our state-of-the-art Sensidry system. These machines are equipped with a humidity sensor that ensures different fabrics always dry thoroughly. This sensor turns off the heat when the laundry has reached the appropriate dryness. COOL-DOWN CO OL-DOWN Every program on an ASKO dryer ends with a cool-down cycle to reduce wrinkling. hermostat-Control mostat-Contr T hermostat-Control Model T711 has a thermostat that controls the temperature by turning the heating element on and off to maintain the selected drying temperature (Normal or Low) within +/- 5° F. Timer-Contr -Control Timer-Control Model T711 has timer-controlled drying in addition to the two automatic (thermostat-controlled) programs. Model T721 offers only timed drying. You can set the dryer to run from 30 minutes to 190 minutes. ENERGY SAVING ENERGY SAVING TIPS Dry consecutive loads to avoid reheating the dryer. Do not overload the dryer. Use the highest spin speeds allowed for the garments. Dry like fabrics together (i.e., heavy fabrics together, light fabrics together). Do not put extremely wet clothes into the dryer. Clean the lint filter after each load. Do not over-dry clothes when using the timed program. Spin the clothes at no less than 800 rpm. Page 3 ENGLISH Your new energy-efficient ASKO dryer is designed to give you maximum drying performance using less energy. To make the most of the dryer's functions and features, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before using your machine for the first time. For operating instructions, refer to the section in this guide for your specific model. Model T731 has timer-controlled drying in addition to the four automatic programs. INSTALLA ALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. NOTE: Cosmetic damage must be reported to your dealer within five days from the date of purchase. After unpacking the dryer, thoroughly check the unit for cosmetic damage. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Height Width Depth Weight Drum material 33-1/2"­34-1/2 (850­876 mm) 23-7/16" (595 mm) Plus exhaust hose connection T761/T781: 23-7/16" (595 mm) T711/T721/T731: 24-7/16" (620 mm) 86 lbs (39 kg) Stainless Steel Stove-enamelled hot-dipped galvanized steel Power requirement 2800 watts (T711: 3300 watts) For connection Single-phase, 230 V, 30 Amp Internal fuse 15 amp. (T711: no fuses) Heating element 2500 watts (T711: 3000 watts) Outer casing CONNECTING THE EXHAUST DUCT T O THE DRYER (T711/T731/T761) EXHAUST DRYER NOTE: You will need to purchase a UL-CSA-approved 4-inch ridged metal exhaust duct. NOTE: Maximum duct length of 22 feet is allowed. Subtract 4 feet of duct for each 90° elbow. The dryer is delivered with the stub pipe attached to the rear exhaust outlet, but the exhaust duct can be attached to either the right or left exhaust outlet. ASKO dryers have a "T-style" exhaust vent that allows you to connect the duct on the rear or on the left or right side. Vent 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. T-Tube 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. Rear Exhaust Outlet 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. Stub Side Exhaust Outlet Clamp Duct (not supplied) 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 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. Page 4 VENTILATION CONNECTING TO A VENTILATION DUCT (T711/T731/T761) 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 off any excess exhaust duct and run the duct with as few bends as possible. And make any necessary bends as gentle as possible. Maximum duct length of 22 feet is allowed. Subtract 4 feet of duct for each 90° elbow. 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. WARNING! This appliance should not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, or a concealed space of a building. Only a metal ventilation grill should be used. NOTE: If more than 20 feet of duct is needed, the diameter must be increased to 6" or 8" (152 mm or 203 mm). NOTE: When installing in warm climates (77° F and above) with high humidity levels, do not route the air exhaust duct upwards. If the duct is taken to a wall outlet, a ventilation grill should be fitted to prevent reverse flow of cold air. Fit the ventilation grill to the outside or inside of the wall. Installation Examples Ventilation grill Subtract 4 feet (122 cm) for every 90° elbo ...