Asko T781 manual

Page 1 ENGLISH ENGLISH USE AND CARE GUIDE IMPOR T ANT! T o g et the best perf or mance fr om y our dr y er , read all oper a ting instr uctions bef ore using it f or the first time . ASKO CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 SAFETY FEA TURES 2 ASKO DRYER FEA TURES 3 ENERGY SA VING TIPS 3 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS 4 PREP ARING THE LAUNDRY 10 [...]

Page 2 CHILD-SAFE DOOR CA T CH ASKO dryers have a child-safe magnetic door catch that allows the door to be easily opened from the inside. CHILD-SAFE ST ART FEA TURE Y ou 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. Re[...]

Page 3 ENGLISH ENGLISH Y our new energy-ef ficient ASKO dryer is designed to give you maximum drying performance using less energy . T o 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[...]

Page 4 Height 33-1/2”–34-1/2 (850–876 mm) Width 23-7/16” (595 mm) Plus exhaust hose connection Depth T761/T781: 23-7/16" (595 mm) T701/T721/T731: 24-7/16” (620 mm) Weight 86 lbs (39 kg) Drum material Stainless Steel Read these instructions carefully and completely before you install the machine. The installation should be carried out[...]

Page 5 ENGLISH ENGLISH 1 3 2 3 CONDENSA TION DRAIN CONNECTION (T721 AND T781) If possible, you should install the dryer so the condensed water will continuously flow into a drain or sink. T o do this, follow the instructions below: 1 . Disconnect the short hose (1) from the blue connection. (It’s okay to let the hose hang down.) 2. Connect the ru[...]

Page 6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS W ARNING! This appliance must be properly grounded. Refer to the “ Important Safety Instructions ” on page 2 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 su[...]

Page 7 ENGLISH ENGLISH CONNECTING A 4-WIRE POWER CORD W ARNING! Before starting this procedure, be sure the power is turned off at the breaker/fuse box. P o w er Supply Cor d Y ou will need a 4-wire power supply cord with four No. 10 copper wires and a matching 4-wire receptacle of NEMA T ype 14-30R, as illustrated below . The fourth wire must be i[...]

Page 8 Washer back Washer back ST A CKED INST ALLA TION 5 . Lift the dryer into position. Raising the front edge, push the dryer backwards until it engages with the brackets on the back of the washer . 6 . Carefully lower the front of the dryer , making sure the feet fit into the plastic cups. T umble dryer W asher Stac ked Installation W ARNING! N[...]

Page 9 ENGLISH ENGLISH The door hinges on ASKO dryers are reversible. The dryers are shipped left-hinged. T o reverse them, follow the steps below: REVERSING THE DOOR HINGES W ARNING! Switch off the main power supply before you start this procedure. 1 1. T ighten the screws on the sides of the doors to hold the magnetic catch and cover plate in pla[...]

Page 10 PREP ARING THE LA UNDR Y With proper attention to how you prepare your laundry items for washing and drying, your wardrobe and linens will look like new for years. SOR TING THE LA UNDR Y For best drying results, clothes should be sorted properly . Most importantly , you should follow the care label instructions (see next page). Below are so[...]

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Page 12 Start T emperature Programs Dry Normal dry 30 min 60 min 90 min Air fluff Timed dry Air fluff Normal Low PO WER BUTT ON The Power button turns the power to the machine on and off. When the power is on, the power indicator light glows red. The power must be on before you can start the machine. ST AR T BUTT ON This button starts the dryer . I[...]

Page 13 ENGLISH ENGLISH Start 180 min 150 min 120 min 90 min 60 min 30 min Programs T emperature Air fluff Air fluff Timed dry Normal Low T emperature/Air Fluff Control T urn to select Normal or Low drying temperatures or the Air Fluff program. Power Button T urns power to the machine off and on. Power Indicator Light Glows when the power is turned[...]

Page 14 Extra dry Dry Normal dry Iron dry Timed dry Air fluff Programs LED Window Displays program number , dry time selected, remaining program time, etc. Power Button T urns power to the machine on and off. Power Indicator Light Glows when the power is turned on. Start Button Press to start a program. POWER BUTT ON The Power button turns the powe[...]

Page 15 ENGLISH ENGLISH The option buttons allow you to select program time, normal or low temperature, anti-crease, delayed start, buzzer and quick cooling. Each of these options is defined in more detail in the following paragraphs. TIME If you set the program knob to T imed Dry or Air Fluff, you must select the length of drying time by pressing [...]

Page 16 T731 ERROR MESSA GES Error messages will display on the LED if a fault occurs while a program is in progress. The table below defines each possible error message. If the message still displays after you have checked the possible solutions, call a service technician. MESSA GE ERROR F1 Call a service technician. F2 There may have been a power[...]

Page 17 ENGLISH ENGLISH Start Stop P1 P2 P3 P4 P1 Extra Dry P2 Dr y P3 Normal Dr y P4 Iron Dr y Stop Button Press to stop a program. Preset Programs Press one of these buttons to select a program. LCD Window Displays the program, temperature settings, and program run time. Power Button Press to turn power to the machine on and off. Program Selectio[...]

Page 18 THE PRESET PROGRAMS ASKO dryers are delivered with the four most commonly used programs. The table below lists the preset programs and the settings for each. T o select a program, simply press one of the program buttons and press Start. For additional programming options, refer to “ Customizing the Preset Program Buttons ” below . With [...]

Page 19 ENGLISH ENGLISH PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS Below are the basic instructions for changing a preset program. The following paragraphs explain the menus and how to navigate through them. Y ou can m a ke temporary (one-time) program change s, or you can make permanent changes. 1. Press the button for the preset program you want to change ( P1P[...]

Page 20 T he Delay ed Star t Pr ogram This program lets you delay starting the dryer for up to 24 hours. This feature is useful in areas where utility companies offer discount rates during off-peak hours. When you select Delayed Start on the program menu, you must select a delay time (1 to 24 hours). 1. Press MENU until “ Select time for delayed [...]

Page 21 ENGLISH ENGLISH T761 AND T781 ERROR MESSA GES Error messages will display in the LCD window if a fault occurs while a program is in progress. The table below defines each possible error message. If the message still displays after you have checked the possible solutions, call a service technician. ERROR MESSA GE SOL UTION Maximum program ti[...]

Page 22 CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTR UCTIONS CLEANING THE LINT FIL TER The wear on fabrics in a tumble dryer is insignificant. The lint caught in the lint filter is dust and fiber residue that has been formed when the garments have been worn. The lint filter must be cleaned after each load. If this is not done, drying performance will suffer , as ins[...]

Page 23 ENGLISH ENGLISH CLEANING THE CONDENSER- T721 AND T781 The condenser should be cleaned on a regular basis, preferably monthly . If you have pets, you should probably clean it more often. T o clean the condenser , follow the steps below: 1. T urn off the main power to the machine. 2. Remove the two 20-torx screws on the bottom of the front pa[...]

Page 24 T he mac hine wo nt star t. ♦ Make sure the door is closed securely . ♦ Models T721/T781: Make sure the condensation tank is empty . (See page 22). ♦ Make sure the Power is turned on. ♦ Check that you set the program or time correctly . ♦ Check that the electric plug is securely in the socket. ♦ Check the house breaker/fuses [...]

Page 25 ENGLISH ENGLISH 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. For warranty service, contact the dealer from whom you purchased[...]

Page 26 INDEX A Air Fluff program T701 12 T721 13 T731 15 T761 & T781 1 9 Anti-crease option T701 12 T721 13 T731 15 T761-T781 18 Automatic door switch 2 B Built-in installation 6 Buzzer option T701 12 T721 13 T731 16 T761/T781 18 C Care and cleaning 22 Care label symbols 1 1 Changing the LED readouts (T761/T781) 20 Child-safe start 2 T731 16 T[...]