ASKO 7003 User Manual

How to use

7003

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Contents Page

Instructions for use................................ 2

¡Instructions for use

Follow the figures in the strip
through these instructions for a
brief summary of how to use the

I machine. Further details and

hints are given below the strip.

Parts of the tumble dryer

Parts of the tumble dryer

Sorting fabrics........................................ 3

Which program to use

If the machine will not work
Cleaning the lint filter

How the dryer works.............................. 6

Safety....................................................... 6

Accessories............................................ 7

Service and warranty............................. 7

Specifications......................................... 7

Drying times
and energy consumption

Installation

Positioning the tumble dryer. . . . 8-9

Changing the door hingeing
Electrical installation

Instructions summary

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5

Main electric
supply cable
(see Page 11

Hole for exhaust
air. Connect the
flexible exhaust
hose supplied with

the dryer here

7

10

(see Pages 10-11).

Pull off removable front cover
for access to the resetting
switch for the overheating

protection located behind it

(see page 5)

Control panel

Indicator light

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NOTE!

Items to be tumble-dried must first
have been spin-dried, and preferably
at 800 r/min or more.

Main On/Off
switch

Start Pushbutton for selecting
pushbutton, drying temperature,
spring return »button pressed in = Low temperature

•button released = Normal Temperature

Program knob
(see Page 4)

Sorting fabrics

Materials suitable for tumble drying

For the best drying results, clothes should be sorted properly. Separate
the lint shedders (cheniile and terry cloth) from the lint collectors
(synthetics, flannei and fabrics with a nap, such as veiveteen and
corduroy). Separate non-colorfast from light colored items, heavy fabrics
from iight weight fabrics and permanent press from heavy, buiky items.

Do not tumble dry

Read ail permanent care labels carefully. If a garment's care label
says "Drip Dry", "Line Dry" or "Dry Fiat", do not dry in the dryer.
Certain materials will melt or become dangerously flammable if heated,
while others may lose their shape. Other items that should not be tumble
dried are:

• Items that have been dry-cleaned at home

• Wool (unless the garment's manufacturer recommends it)

• Fiberglass

• Laminated or rubber coated items

• Vinyl and plastic

Type of washing Recommended size of load

White wash,
colored wash
(cotton, linen)

Synthetics
Permanent press
(Polyester, cotton)

Delicate wash.
Mild delicate wash.
Temperature-sensitive
materials such as acry
lics, rayon and acetate

Use the T button to set the machine for tumbling at low temperatura Otherwise the

temperature will automatically go up to normal temperature (ie. the T button is released).

Corresponds to the wash
from a FULL drum in an Asko
washing machine

Corresponds to the wash
from a HALF-FULL drum in an
Asko washing machine

Corresponds to the wash
from a HALF-FULL drum in an
Asko washing machine.

Temperature

Normal

Normal

Low

Set the required program
using the program knob

Which program to use

The program to be used depends on what is to be
done with the washing after tumble-drying. Two
automatic programs are provided: ‘Extra Dry' and

‘Dry', if washing is not to be dried completely,
i.e. because it is to be ironed, it is a good idea to
use the time program instead. Either of the
operating temperatures (Low or Normal) is available

with either of the automatic programs or with the

time program.

4 Press the main On/Off switch

and the Start pushbutton

(The indicating lamp will light)

The Start pushbutton springs out
again after use.

Turn the program
knob clockwise to
the required pro
gram. A program
can be stopped at
any time by turn
ing the knob to
the 0 position

When you want
dry fabrics:

2) Dry

This program turns off the heat
when the washing is dry but not
absolutely bone-dry. It Is then
cooled for about 15 minutes. This
Is the program to use when you
want dry fabrics.

1) Extra dry

This automatic program Is Intended
for use with washing that Is ex
tremely difficult to dry, I.e. jeans
with very thick seams. The heat
Is turned off when the washing Is
completely dry, and Is followed
by a cooling period of about

15 minutes.

If washing is not dry

after tumble-drying

When using the automatic pro

grams, it can happen that not all of

the washing is properly dry. This

may be due to such reasons as
very heavy fabrics or thick seams.
To dry these items, give them a
further period of drying in the
timed program for about 10
minutes. Also, do not overload the
dryer. If a dryer is overloaded, its
efficiency is lessened and clothes
may not dry evenly.

When you want
to iron:

3) Timed program

The timed program can be set for

any desired heating time up to one
hour. At the end of the preset time,

the washing Is cooled for

about a further 15 minutes.

Permanent press hints

For the most wrinkle free perma
nent press drying, only dry one
half load at a time to assure

enough room for Items to tumble
freely. Do not combine perma
nent press Items with other very
heavy clothes In the dryer.
Remove clothes Immediately
after the drying cycle Is complete
and either hang them up or lay
them flat.

Do not over-dry

When using the timed program, it

is possible to over-dry fabrics, if

too long a time has been set. This

can cause the fabrics to wrinkle,

shrink, or feel harsh. Synthetic

materials can also become charged

with static electricity.

When you want
to air fabrics:

4) Airing program, cold

This program cannot be combined
with heating. It Is used to shake
the dust out of garments, air them
or soften them up.

Dryer added fabric softeners

Because some dryer added fabric
softeners may cause damage to
automatic dryers, use only one
that the manufactures give a
written assurance that their
softener can safely be used In
your dryer.

Single items

Use the timed program when there
is only one item to be dried. This
is because the automatic program
may turn off the heating too early,
so that the item is not properly
dried.

If you want to check how
dry washing is:
Open the door.

The drum stops automatically
and will not restart until you
close the door and press
the Start pushbutton.

When the dryer has stopped:

• Remove the washing

• Clean the lint filter

• Turn off the power at the main On/Off pushbutton switch

If the machine
does not work

The machine will not start

Check that:

•The front door is properly closed.

•The main On/Off pushbutton is
pressed in.

•The electric plug is firmly inserted in
its socket (if the machine is not
permanently wired in).

•Aii fuses are intact.

NOTEi
If the machine still fails to start, it is
probable that the overheating cutout
has operated. It switches off the

tumbler if the temperature is too high.

For example if dust has blocked the
lint filter. Clean the filter and reset the
overheating protection switch by
pressing the rubber disc on the back
of the machine.

Cleaning
the lint filter

The lint filter must be cleaned after
each time the machine has been
used. If this is not done, drying
performance will suffer, as insuffi
cient air will pass through the drum.
The machine may also overheat: this
will cause it to stop automatically.

Clean the filter as follows:
© Grasp the filter holder by the two

holes near the center and pull it
off the peg on which it is
supported in the front door.
Take the filter out of the holder
and brush away the lint in it by
hand.

NOTE: Wear and tear of 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 used.

Replace the filter in the holder

and refit the holder in position on
the peg in the door.

The machine starts, but

will not continue to run

If the machine starts when the Start
button is pressed, but stops as soon

as the button is released, it indicates
that the overheating cutout has
operated. Clean the lint filter and
allow the machine to cool down.

Excessive drying times

Check that the lint filter is not block
ed. Do not overload the dryer. Items
to be tumble-dried must first have
been spin-dried, preferably at 800
r/min or more

Note!

Clean lint collecting near the
tumble dryer as it can be sucked
into the air intake.

Other user service

About once a year, remove the
flexible exhaust air hose and clean it
and the outlet from the machina

How the dryer works

® Air is drawn in from the

room through the bottom of
the machine.

@ An electric heater heats the

air passing into the drum.

(D Warm air enters the drum

through holes in the back
and dries the washing. The
drum rotates, and the two
paddles prevent garments
from becoming tangled.

@ The air passes through the

lint filter at the front of the
drum and enters the fan.

Air is forced out through the
outlet you have selected
through a fixed duct (see
page 11).

The temperature remains at
approximately 40°C (104°F) as
long as the clothes are moist.
When the clothes dry, the
temperature rises and the heater
element is automatically switch

ed off at the preset temperature.
The air that is not heated is
then drawn through the drum
and cools the clothes for about

15 minutes.
The thermostats which switch

off the heating at normal and
low temperature (60°C (140°F)

Safety

The dryer must not be used to
dry fabrics which may contain
residues of flammable liquids.

The dryer door has a magnetic
lock, which means that it can
be opened from the inside. A
door switch automatically stops
the dryer if the door is opened.
The machine does not start
automatically if the door is

45°C (113°F)) are fitted next to
the fan. There are also two
thermostats next to the heater
element. One switches off the
heater element if the tempera
ture becomes too high and the
other switches off the complete
tumble dryer if a fault occurs.

closed, i.e. if a child should get
into the drum and close the
door from the inside. In order to
restart the machine, the Start
pushbutton must be pressed.

The machine is protected by a
thermostat fitted by the heating
element, which turns the
machine off if the temperature is

too high.

This overheating protection,

which is fitted at the rear of the
machine, can be reset when the
temperature has fallen. Refer to
the section entitled "If the
machine does not work" (pg. 5).

Energy saving hints

• Dry consecutive loads to avoid

reheating the dryer.

• Do not overload the dryer.

• Do not put unspun, very wet items in

the dryer.

• Clean the lint filter after each load.

• Do not over dry clothes when using

the timed program.

• If you plan on ironing items, remove

them while still slightly damp

• Leave the door closed while the dryer

is in operation.

Accessories

Service and warranty

The following items are supplied with

the tumble dryer:

• Instructions

•Plug for blocking the exhaust air duct
hole if the discharge is changed from
one side to the other.

•Mounting brackets for standing the
machine on top of a washing machine

• Hose ties for the exhaust air hose

• Jointing piece

•Stacking knob conversion

Specifications

Height
Width

Depth

Weight 84 lbs.
Drum volume
Speed
Power

requirement
For connection

as supplied
Heater power Single-phase,

Air flow 196-222 cubic yds./hi
Drum material
Outer casting Galvanised steel

Installation

32 V4"

23 1/2" plus

exhaust connection

23 1/2", including
control panel and
programm knob

29.3 gallons

52 r/min

3100 W
Single-phasa 13A

2850 w

Stainless steel

sheet

Free-standing, built-in

or on top of a
washing machine

Guarantee

For guarantee detaiis, see the
guarantee card.

Part A of the card should be sent to
ASKO Appliances and the other
retained as proof of purchase for
under-warranty repairs.

Service

If you do require service, telephone
your local ASKO retailer or ASKO on
01-568-4666. To avoid needless
service calls, please carry out the
checks as listed on page 5.

Please note: A trip charge will have to
be made even under the following

circumstances:

1. If the fault is not with the machina

2. If a demonstration is required.

3. if the instructions in this handbook

have not been complied with re
sulting in the following: an un
cleared blockage, incorrect installa
tion, poor loading and useaga
cosmetic damage, excessive water
present in drum.

Drying times

and energy consumption

Drying times

Drying time depends on many
factors, such as the amount of
washing, moisture content, type of
fabric, incoming air temperature
and humidity. Performance can aiso
be affected by how the machine
has been instailed.

Drying time is aiso naturaliy affected
by how dry the washing is to be
when removed from the machine.

Drying times and energy consumption

The tabie on the right shows drying
times and energy consumption in
accordance with the foiiowing
conditons:

• Program 2 has been used (the

normai, 'Dry' automatic program).

• Drying temperature: Normal.

• Fabrics dried are of cotton,

previously spun at 800 r/min.

• The dryer is in a room with a

temperature of 20“C (68®F), and

the exhaust hose supplied with
the machine is in use.

Drying times and energy
consumption for single
phase connection

Weight of
washing

10 lb.* 4.0 kWh

g lbs. 3.6 kWh

6.5 lbs.

4.5 lbs.

* Equivalent to a Full load from

an Asko washer

Energy
consumption

2.8 kWh

2.0 kWh

Drying

time

130 min
120 min

95 min
70 min

Installation

Positioning the tumble dryer

(It is essential that the machine is leveled

and the locknuts are tight.)

A Free-standing

B Built in

The dryer can be built in beneath a
countertop with a height of 33 1/2

- 35 1/2”. At least 23 5/8" width
is needed. Space must also be
available for the exhaust hose on
the left, right or rear of the
machine. See the diagram for hole
sizes and positions.

How much air does the dryer need?

The dryer needs about 196 cubic yds.
of fresh air per hour. The room in
which it is installed must therefore
have a sufficient air change rate to
ensure that the machine receives
enough fresh air.

5 5/16"

_ 4 23/32"

^Diameter of holft

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5 1/2"

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^ Stacked installation

The dryer can be mounted on top of
any ASKO matching washing machine.
Use the mounts supplied with the
machine.

How to install the tumble dryer
on top o f a washing machine

CD Remove the screws shown

from the back of the washing
machine, and use them to
secure the two brackets.

Fix the plastic cups which
locate the front feet of the
tumble dryer on top of the
washing machine. This is

important, as they ensure that
the machine is safely poshioned
on top of the washing
machine

These parts are supplied with the tumble dryer:

Two metal brackets for
securing the tumble dryer Two plastic cups

Break off tab A on the plastic
cup to be fitted on the right-

hand side of the machine, and
tab B from the cup to be fit
ted on the left-hand side of
the machine. Remove the pro
tective paper from the self­adhesive surface beneath the
cups. Taking care not to press
the exposed adhesive surface
against the top of the washing
machine, so that the cups

fasten before being properly
located, position the cups so

Program knob and plastic scaU
for reading off programmer
positions from below

Front edge of the
detergent compartment

that the tabs indicated by the
arrows (see right-hand drawing)
locate the cup exactly with
respect to the front and sides
of the machine When the cups
are properly positioned as
shown, press them firmly down
on to the top of the washing
machine. Finish by breaking off

the plastic tabs, which have

now served their purpose.

Side of the
top panel

It can be difficult to see the
marks on the program knob
when the tumble dryer is
mounted on top of a washing
machine. Replace the knob with

l^a^different knob and scale

supplied with the tumble dryer,
and intended for reading from
below.

Lift the tumble dryer into posi-

^ tion, raise the front edge and

push the machine backwards
until it engages with the
brackets.

a) Pull off the

programm knob

Lower the front of the dryer,
making sure that its feet drop
into the_glastic cups.

b) Press the scale ring into

position so that the lugs

/ on the back of it locate

/ in the holes in the panel

c) Press the new program

knob into position

Tumble dryer

Washing machine

Changing the door hingeing

Switch off the main power supply first!
Tools: Phillip screwdriver, 10 mm wrench.

1. Remove the lower panel A.

2. Unscrew the upper screw B + C.

3. The upper hinge is now loose. Raise the door a little so that it comes away from the bottom hinge.

Remove the top hinge.

4. Move the hinge pin J to the other hole in the hinge using 10 mm wrench.

5. Push out the hinge bearings from the old holes in the door.

6. Take the door apart by removing all screws which are around the edge of the door.

7. Undo magnet cap D.

8. Remove the cover washer from the magnet position E on the other side.

9. Screw the magnet tight at E (spring plus washer plus screw) and insert cover washer in the hole at D.

10. Screw the door together.

11. Remove the plug from the new hole for the hinge at the upper edge of the door at H. Insert this plug in

the old hinge hole

12. Knock out the hole at the lower hinge hole K using a screwdriver. Insert the plug supplied in the old

hinge hole.

13. Fit the hinge bearings in the new hinge hole.

14. Unscrew the lower hinge and move the hinge pin as shown in Item 5 above.

15. Remove the plastic protection at F and G and place this where the hinge was previously fitted.

16. Tighten the top hinge.

17. Screw in screw B for the bottom hinge a few turns.

18. Insert the lower hinge pin in the door hole. Place the door's top hinge hole on the upper hinge pin. Place

the door and the lower hinge in position in screw B that has already been fitted. Screw in screw C.

19. Adjust the lower hinge so that the door hangs straight. Tighten screws B and C.

20. Refit the lower panel.

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Air venting

There are three positions where the air
evacuation can be connected: at the rear,

on the right hand side and on the left

hand side. When the machine is supplied,
one hole at the rear is open. The other
two are covered.

The tumble dryer is supplied with a stub
pipe and a plastic band. (A flexible hose

must be supplied by consumer.)

Fit the air evacuation as follows:

• Push the hose onto the stub pipe and

fasten with the plastic band.

• Remove the cover as necessary.

• Insert the stub pipe with the hose into

the hole.

• Fit the cover to the open hole.

If you want to change the outlet;

• Remove the cover from the hole
where you wish to fit the hose.

• Fit the stub pipe with the hose
connected to it.

• Insert the stub pipe into the new
opening

• Fit the cover to the hole where the
hose was previously fitted.

Connection to a ventilation duct

Connect the exhaust hose from
the tumble dryer to a ventilation
exhaust fitting or to a discharge
through the wall.

Secure the hose joint to the outlet
stub on the machine.

Run the hose with as few bends
as possible to the point of dis

charge. If necessary, it can be
extended to a maximum of 8.75
yards of 4" diameter hose.

Make any bends as gentle as
possible. A maximum of four 90°
bends may be fitted in the hose.
The more bends and the longer
the hose, the less will be the
amount of air passing through the
machine.

If more than 8.75 yards of hose is
needed, diameter must be in
creased.

Fit the
ventilation
grille to
the inside

or outside
of the wall

Electrical

installation

Electrical installation must be
carried out by a skilled electrician.
As supplied, the machine is
arranged for single-phase.

Connection as

delivered:

1-phase, 240 V,
heater power
2850 W, 13 A
fuse required.

If the hose is taken to a wall
outlet, a ventilation grille
should be fitted to prevent

reverse flow of cold air.

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I Set the required program

using the program knob.

Program key:

® Press the main On/Off switch

and the Start pushbutton.

1 Extra Dry (automatic program).
2 Dry (automatic program).
3 Timed program. Set the

required time (up to one hour)
and the required temperature.

4 Airing program (no heat).

Normal programme
when dry washing

is wanteid.

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Do not tumble dry hems
labeled"Drip Dry". "Une Dry"
or "Dry Flat".

Art.nr 80 557 88

Clean the lint fiber each time
the machine has been used.