Asko T761, T731, T781 User Manual

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USE AND CARE GUIDE

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2
SAFETY FEATURES	2
ASKO DRYER FEATURES	3
ENERGY SAVING TIPS	3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS	4
PREPARING THE LAUNDRY	10
T701 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	12
T721 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	13
T731 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	14
T761 AND T781 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS	17
CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS	22
TROUBLESHOOTING	24
PRODUCT WARRANTY	25
INDEX	26

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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

CHILD-SAFE DOOR CATCH

ASKO dryers have a child-safe magnetic door catch that allows the door to be easily opened from the inside.

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.

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.

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.

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ASKO DRYER FEATURES

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.

Below is an illustration of the parts and features of your ASKO dryer.

	Condensed Water	Power
	Container
	(T721 & T781 only)	Button
	Type Plate	Control
		Panel
	(Type and Serial Number)
	Lint Filter

Lint Filter	Cleanable Fan
Holder		Condenser Unit
	(behind panel)
		(behind panel)
		(T721 & T781 only)

DRYING SYSTEMS

ASKO dryers come with three different drying systems:

Sensidry™

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.

Thermostat-Control

Model T701 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-Control

Model T701 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.

then if the load isn’t dry, you can set the timer for a few		ENGLISH
Model T731 has timer-controlled drying in addition to
the four automatic programs.
When using a timed drying program, be careful not to
dry the clothes too long. It’s best to use a shorter time;
more minutes.
OVERHEAT PROTECTION
ASKO dryers are designed with an overheat protection
switch that automatically turns off the machine if the
temperature is too high. The machine will not start until
it has cooled sufficiently.
The dryer could overheat if the lint filter or exhaust hose
becomes clogged with dust. It’s a good idea to make
sure the lint filter, exhaust hose and vent duct are clean
before you call for service. If you use dryer sheets (not
recommended), you may need to wash the lint filter with
warm water and a soft brush to clean any blocked holes.
If you have a condenser dryer (T721 or T781), first make
sure the condensation water container is empty (see
page 22).
If the overheat protection switch is activated, you have
to reset it before the machine will run. To do this, press
the reset button (rubber disk) on the back of the machine,
as illustrated below. You should hear a click when it
engages. The machine cannot be reset until it has cooled
sufficiently.

Press the reset button to start the machine.

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.

COOL-DOWN

Every program on an ASKO dryer ends with a cooldown cycle to reduce wrinkling. Unlike with other dryers, the laundry will feel cool when you remove them from an ASKO dryer. No more scorched fingertips.

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.

♦Do not put extremely wet clothes into the dryer.

♦Dry like fabrics together (i.e., heavy fabrics together, light fabrics together).

♦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.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions carefully and completely before	NOTE: Cosmetic damage must be reported to your
you install the machine. The installation should be	dealer within five days from the date of pur-
carried out by a qualified person who is familiar with all	chase. After unpacking the dryer, thoroughly
local codes and ordinances for electrical and plumbing	check the unit for cosmetic damage.

connections.

SPECIFICATIONS

	Height	33-1/2”–34-1/2 (850–876 mm)	Outer casing	Stove-enamelled hot-dipped
	Width	23-7/16” (595 mm)		galvanized steel
		Plus exhaust hose connection	Power requirement	2800 watts
	Depth	T761/T781: 23-7/16" (595 mm)	For connection	Single-phase, 230 V, 30 Amp
		T701/T721/T731: 24-7/16” (620 mm)	Internal fuse	15 amp.
	Weight	86 lbs (39 kg)
			Heating element	2500 watts
	Drum material	Stainless Steel

CONNECTING THE EXHAUST DUCT TO THE DRYER (T701/T731/T761)

NOTE: You will need to purchase a UL-CSA-approved 4-inch ridged metal exhaust duct.

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.

Rear Exhaust Outlet

	Stub
	Clamp Duct
Side Exhaust Outlet	(not supplied)

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.

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NOTE: Maximum duct length of 22 feet is allowed. Subtract 4 feet of duct for each 90° elbow.

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 (T701/T731/T761)

You will need a UL-CSA-approved, 4-inch ridged metal exhaust duct.

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.

NOTE: Maximum duct length of 22 feet is allowed. Subtract 4 feet of duct for each 90° elbow.

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.

Installation Examples

Subtract 4 feet (122 cm) for every 90° elbow.

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.

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.

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.

Ventilation grill

Make sure nothing is blocking the ventilation grill.

If there is only one vent duct from the room, a vent spacer must be fitted.

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CONDENSATION DRAIN CONNECTION (T721 AND T781)

If possible, you should install the dryer so the condensed water will continuously flow into a drain or sink. To 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 rubber hose supplied with the dryer to the blue nipple (2).

3.Run the hose to a drain or sink, as illustrated.

NOTE: The drain hose must not be more than 40” above the floor.

2

3

1

3

Back of dryer

LEVELING THE MACHINE

It is important that the machine is level. Each foot on the dryer is adjustable, so you can level the unit on any surface. Once it is level, securely tighten the lock nuts on the feet.

Be sure to tighten the lock nuts securely when you level the machine.

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FREESTANDING INSTALLATION

The dryer can be placed next to the washing machine.

It is essential that the machine is leveled and the locknuts are tight to eliminate vibration noise.

There should be at least 1/2” (12 mm) of space between the washer and dryer.

BUILT-IN INSTALLATION

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).

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. Note that the hole measurements are to the center of the hole.

CONDENSING DRYERS (T721/T781)

The condensing models work best when they have good air circulation. Therefore, we don’t recommend they be installed beneath a cabinet. If it is necessary, however, be sure to leave a gap of at least 1/2” (12 mm) on all sides.

If you 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). (See page 4.)

NOTES: 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”.

Hole measurements are from center of hole.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

WARNING!

This appliance must be properly grounded. Refer to the “Important Safety Instructions” on page 2 for grounding instructions.

Remove cover to access terminal box. (Requires a

The power supply cord must be grounded. If the machine 20-Torx screwdriver.) 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, 230 V, 60 Hz,
	2500 Watt heater rating	NOTE: In Canada, the dryer is delivered ready-fitted
	30 A fuse required
		with a four-prong plug intended for connection
WARNING:		to a single-phase supply.
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. The supply connection
must be 208–240 V, 20 A.
ASKO washers rated 208–240 V have two internal
fuses of 15 A each.

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CONNECTING A 3-WIRE POWER CORD

WARNING!

Before starting this procedure, be sure the power is turned off at the breaker/fuse box.

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 below correlate to the step numbers.

1.Turn the power off at the breaker/fuse box.

2.Remove terminal block cover.

3.Use the strain relief attached below the terminal block opening.

4. Loosen or remove	4
center terminal
block screw.

5.Connect neutral (white ) wire of power supply cord

to the center, silver-		5
colored	terminal	6
screw.	Tighten
screw.		7

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 off at the breaker/fuse box.

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 green cover and the neutral conductor by a white cover.

To connect a 3-wire power cord to the dryer, follow the steps below.

NOTE: The numbers in the illustration below correlate to the step numbers.

1.Turn the power off at 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.		5	4
5.	Remove ground wire		6
	(green with yellow
	stripes) from external
	ground	connector
	screw. Fasten under
	center, silver-colored		7
	terminal block screw.
6.	Connect	ground	8	9
	(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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STACKED INSTALLATION

ASKO dryers can be mounted on top of any matching ASKO washer. Mounts are supplied with the machine. The metal brackets are attached to the lower back of the unit. The plastic cups are packed inside the dryer.

	Two metal brackets for	Two plastic cups to
	securing the dryer to the
		secure the dryer legs.
	washer

To install the dryer on top of the washer, follow the steps below:

1.Remove the two outside screws (A) (20 torx) from the back of the washer and use them to secure the metal brackets (B), as illustrated below.

A

		B
Washer	back	back
		Washer

2.To ensure the dryer is correctly positioned on top of the washer, you will need to align the plastic cups with the front top edge of the washer. To position the plastic cups, break off the left tab on the cup to be placed on the right side of the washer and break off the right tab on the cup to be placed on the left side of the washer.

Plastic cups

3.Remove the protective paper from the self-adhesive surface beneath the cups. Being careful not to press the adhesive surface against the top of the washing machine, use the tabs to position the cups (as illustrated below) then press them firmly into place.

Washer front

4. Once the cups are correctly in place, break off the remaining plastic tabs.

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.

Stacked Installation

Tumble dryer

Washer

Total height 67”.

Adjustable to 69”.

WARNING!

Never stack a washer on top of a dryer!

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