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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Tumble dryer
T408HD.W.AU
TD75.13XX
Carefully read the instructions for use before using the dryer.

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Tumble dryer T408HD.W.AU TD75.13XX Carefully read the instructions for use before using the dryer.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dear Customer, We thank you for purchasing this quality ASKO product. We hope it meets all your expectations. Scandinavian design combines pure lines, everyday functionality, and high quality. These are the key characteristics of all our products, and the reason why they are highly appreciated across the globe.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • Failure to observe the instructions for use or inappropriate use of the tumble dryer may result in damage to the laundry or appliance, or injury to the user. • Instructions for use are available on our website at www.asko.com. • Your dryer is intended solely for household use.
  • Page 4 • Do not dry unwashed laundry in the dryer. • Laundry stained with oil, acetone, alcohol, oil derivatives, stain removers, turpentine, wax, and wax removers should be washed in a washing machine with hot water and detergent before it is dried in the dryer. •...
  • Page 5 SAFETY • Only use the dryer to dry laundry that was washed with water. Do not dry any laundry that was washed or cleaned with fl ammable cleaners or substances (such as gasoline, trichloroethylene etc.) as this may result in an explosion.
  • Page 6 • Do not let children younger than three years to come near the dryer, unless they are under constant supervision. • The dryer is made in compliance with all relevant safety standards. This dryer may be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, but only if they are supervised during the use of the appliance, if they have been provided relevant instructions regarding safe use of the...
  • Page 7: Dryer Description

    DRYER DESCRIPTION Main switch (ON/OFF) 2 3 4 5 Program selector knob Display unit Program selector buttons Button (start/pause) Rating plate with information about the dryer (on the inside of the drying machine door) QR and AUID code (on the inside of the drying machine door) Dryer door Door net fi...
  • Page 8: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME PACKAGING Remove all packaging. Please sort the materials in compliance with local recommendations (see chapter "DISPOSAL"). CLEANING Disconnect the dryer from the power mains and open the door towards you. Clean the dryer drum with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
  • Page 9: Installation And Connection

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION After installation, wait for 24 hours without Free-standing appliance moving the appliance before using it for the fi rst time. The dryer may be placed adjacent to a washing If the dryer has to be laid down on one of the sides machine.
  • Page 10 (A+B), supplied in the cardboard box in the dryer drum. Tipping guard part B is designed to fi t on ASKO 100 mm washing machines and it may be hard or impossible to mount on appliances of other brands.
  • Page 11 How to stack a dryer onto the washing machine (ASKO): There is a cardboard box in the dryer drum, containing the vacuum feet and the tipping guard. The tipping guard consists of two metal parts (A + Use two screws to attach the A part to the back of the dryer.
  • Page 12 CHANGING THE DOOR OPENING DIRECTION To change the direction of door opening, proceed as follows. Open the door fully. Undo the screws and remove the door. Use a screwdriver to remove the door lock cover and undo the screw on the door lock. Push the door lock upwards and remove it.
  • Page 13 Undo the door hinge assembly (left) and the door latch assembly (right), switch their positions, and replace the screws (door hinge assembly to the right- hand side, door latch assembly to the left-hand side). Use a screwdriver to remove the plastic part more easily.
  • Page 14 DRAINING THE CONDENSATE The moisture from the laundry is extracted in the condenser unit and accumulated in the condensate tank. Condensate tank has to be emptied regularly (see chapter "CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE"). To simplifi ed and avoid emptying and interruption of the drying cycle due to full condensate tank, run the condensate discharge tube located at the back of the appliance directly into a drain (see chapter "SYSTEM SETTINGS/ Condensed water").
  • Page 15 CONNECTING TO THE POWER MAINS After installation, the dryer should stand still for two hours before it is connected to the power mains. Connect the appliance to an earthed power outlet. After installation, the wall outlet should be freely accessible. The outlet should be fi tted with an earth contact (in compliance with the relevant regulations).
  • Page 16 ASKO LAUNDRY CARE - HIDDEN HELPERS* Laundry care ironing board The ironing board is a clever solution. It is always handy when you need to iron your clothes, and it can be easily, safely and invisibly stored away when not in use.
  • Page 17 Laundry care plinth Thanks to the stainless steel plinth, your appliance will be raised by 30 cm, which makes loading and unloading of laundry easier. *AVAILABILITY DEPENDING ON MARKET DENOMINATION ART. No. IRONING BOARD HI1153 White 576552 IRONING BOARD HI1153 Stainless steel 732756 IRONING BOARD HI1153 Titanium 576553...
  • Page 18: Advices Before Drying

    ADVICES BEFORE DRYING LAUNDRY SYMBOLS This chapter includes several advices on how to prepare the laundry from drying. Observe the laundry symbols. LAUNDRY SORTING Textile maintenance symbols: Sort the laundry according to: Washing • type, • fabric thickness. Normal Delicate For the most even drying, make sure the laundry is Max.
  • Page 19 MATERIALS (FABRICS) SUITABLE FOR DRYING IN A TUMBLE DRYER Material is suitable for tumble drying. Clothes dried in a tumble dryer will be softer and lighter than air-dried clothes. The dryer does not cause any considerable wear of the fabric. The lint collected in the lint fi lter consists of dust and fabric fragments collected during the use of the laundry.
  • Page 20: Drying Process, Step By Step (1 - 7)

    DRYING PROCESS, STEP BY STEP (1 – 7) STEP 1: SORT THE FABRICS See chapter "ADVICES BEFORE DRYING" STEP 2: TURN ON THE MAIN SWITCH. Turning on Press the on/off button. Turning off Press the on/off button. STEP 3: OPEN THE DRYER DOOR AND INSERT THE LAUNDRY. Open the dryer door towards you.
  • Page 21 STEP 4: CHOOSE THE DRYING PROGRAM. Choose the program by rotating the program selector knob in either direction. The program selector knob can be used when arrows appear on the display. Select the program based on the type and remaining moisture of the laundry you wish to dry. Anticipated program duration is indicated on the display.
  • Page 22 Program Max. kg* Description 11. SHIRTS Use this program to dry shirts and blouses. Adjusted drum rotation prevents the laundry from creasing. 12. QUICK PRO Use this program for non-sensitive laundry washed with a quick program. 13. TIME PROGRAM Use this program for non-sensitive laundry that is still slightly moist and has to be thoroughly dried.
  • Page 23 STEP 5: CHOOSING THE PROGRAM SETTINGS Using the program settings, the drying programs can be further adjusted to your wishes. Some program settings may not be available for your selected program. Selected program settings will remain stored after the end of the drying cycle and may be changed subsequently (except for delayed start which is not stored after the drying is complete).
  • Page 24 5. Timed drying First, use the program selector knob to select the Timed program. Press the button 5 to select a drying time from 30 minutes to 4 hours, in 15-minute steps. Use the button 6 (OK) to confi rm the Time program 2:15 selected drying time.
  • Page 25 STEP 6: CLOSE THE DOOR AND START THE DRYING PROCESS. Close the dryer door and press the Start/Pause button. Start (pressed briefl y – start/resume) Pause (pressed briefl y – drying temporarily suspended) Cancel (press and hold the button for 3 seconds) Info 2:20 Starting...
  • Page 26 STEP 7: END OF PROGRAM After the end of the drying program, Start Cycle completed successfully the display will indicate that the drying has been fi nished ("Cycle completed successfully"). Anti If you have selected the "Anti-crease" creasing Cycle completed successfully option, the dryer will continue to operate after the end of the drying cycle for the amount of time specifi...
  • Page 27 Favourite programs/Add to fav? After the end of the drying program, Start Cycle completed successfully you can use the button 6 to store the program, including all extra settings, as your favourite program. Up to 4 favourite programs can be Create your own list of favourite programs.
  • Page 28: System Settings

    SYSTEM SETTINGS In the main menu, use the program Enter System settings selector knob to select "System Settings". Confi rm the selection by pressing the button 2. Then, use the program selector knob to scroll the list of settings that can be changed. •...
  • Page 29 PROGRAMS The main menu includes the entire set of programs that you can choose using the program selector knob. This setting allows only displaying the selected program in the main menu. Press the button 1 for to appear. Use Programs Sports wear Info Back...
  • Page 30 CONDENSED WATER You can choose between draining condensed water into a condensate tank or directly into the drain. Press the button 1 for to appear. Condensed water Tank Use the program selector knob or the button 1 to choose between following: "Tank"...
  • Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before cleaning, make sure to switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the power mains (unplug the power cord from the outlet). CLEANING THE DOOR NET FILTER IN THE DOOR Open the fi lter housing. Pull out the net fi lter. Gently scrape the fi...
  • Page 32 EMPTYING THE CONDENSATE TANK After each drying cycle, empty the condensate tank. If the condensate tank is overfl owing the drying program will be paused automatically. A warning will appear on the display unit that the condensate tank has to be emptied. (Disregard this warning if you fed the condensate discharge hose into a drain, siphon, or a sink.) Pull out the condensate tank from the dryer, then turn it upside down over a washbasin, sink, or any...
  • Page 33 CLEANING THE HEAT PUMP FILTER During cleaning, some water may be spilled. It is therefore recommended to place an absorbent cloth on the fl oor. Open the outer cover. Hold the levers on the inside cover and rotate them upwards. Remove the inside cover.
  • Page 34 Use a soft dry cloth to also clean the heat pump fi lter housing and net. Lower part of the hosing contains a strainer which shall be cleaned thoroughly. Clean the heat pump fi lter housing and net after every 10 drying cycles or if necessary. With automatic heat pump net fi...
  • Page 35 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CLEANING If you have inadvertently removed the entire net fi lter housing in the dryer door, reinstall it in the same position. Opening on the lower side of the door should occasionally be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. If necessary, clean the fi...
  • Page 36 CLEANING THE APPLIANCE EXTERIOR Clean the appliance exterior and the display unit using a soft damp cotton cloth and water. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners that could damage the appliance (please observe the recommendations and warnings provided by the manufacturers of the cleaning agents). Wipe all parts of the dryer with a soft cloth until dry.
  • Page 37: Errors - What To Do

    ERRORS – WHAT TO DO? Disturbances from the environment (e.g. the power grid) may result in various error reports (see Troubleshooting table). In such case: • Switch off the appliance, wait for 1 minute, switch the appliance back on, and repeat the drying program. •...
  • Page 38 Problem/error Cause What to do? Laundry not dried • Filters are not clean. • Clean the filters (see chapter "CLEANING AND or drying takes too MAINTENANCE"). long. • Dryer is placed in a closed • Make sure there is adequate supply of fresh air room;...
  • Page 39 FAILURE DISPLAY In case of a failure while a program is in progress, the relevant Error X is indicated on the display unit. Press and hold the INFO button to Error 3 Info Exit display the error description. Press the 6 EXIT button to return to Main Menu.
  • Page 40 INFORMATION before, during, and after the program (depending on the model) Error indication on the display What to do? EN: Steam tank is empty. Please fill water. Fill the steam tank with distilled water or condensate. Pour the water through the steam tank filter located in the condensate tank housing.
  • Page 41: Servicing

    SERVICING BEFORE CALLING A SERVICE TECHNICIAN 1, 2, 3 See the chapters "TROUBLESHOOTING and "CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE" and see if you can resolve the problem yourself. When you contact a service centre, please state the model (1), type (2), and serial number (3) of your dryer.
  • Page 42 STANDARD TESTS For the standard test the machine’s condensed water hose must be connected to a drain. Australia Drying performance AS/NZS 2442.1:1996. Auto normal dry, 8 kg cotton, temperature Normal. Energy declaration AS/NZS 2442.2:2000. Auto normal dry, 8 kg cotton, temperature Normal.
  • Page 43: Program Table

    PROGRAM TABLE The following table lists the power consumption and duration for several programs. The table shows the eff ect on drying parameters at varying spinning speeds during the washing cycle. Actual consumption can vary depending on the room temperature, humidity, load, changes in power supply, and selected options. The following requirements apply to the consumption values specifi...
  • Page 44: Disposal

    DISPOSAL Disposal / recycling of packaging Our product packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials that can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed without any hazard to the environment. To this end, packaging materials are labelled appropriately. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that the product should not be treated as normal household waste.
  • Page 45 NOTES...
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  • Page 47: Quick Guide

    QUICK GUIDE SORT THE FABRICS Sort the fabric by type and by how heavily soiled the laundry is. Observe the drying symbols on the laundry labels. Close the zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners and buttons. SWITCH ON THE MAIN ON/OFF SWITCH (ON/OFF) OPEN THE DRYER DOOR AND INSERT THE LAUNDRY.
  • Page 48 TD75.13 SPHP AU/NZ en (04-19)

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