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16. The interior of the machine should be cleaned periodically by an authorized ASKO service agent. 17. 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 fi...
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the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. 18. Electrical installation, if required, must be done by a licensed electrician. 19. Do not operate appliance while away from the home. 20.
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To reduce the risk of fi re, this appliance must be exhausted outdoors or the equivalent. Do not exhaust into a chimney, wall, ceiling or concealed space in a building. b) For a grounded, permanently connected appliance: GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system, or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
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 dryer door) QR and AUID code (on the inside of the dryer door) Dryer door Door net fi...
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.
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Remove the condensate tank. Slowly add distilled water to the steam generator tank filter. By pouring the water slowly, you will prevent the water from fl owing down the front wall of the appliance. Steam generator tank is not visible as it is located in the dryer interior; only the steam generator tank fi lter is visible.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION After installation, wait for 24 hours without moving Freestanding appliance the appliance before using it for the fi rst time. If the The dryer may be placed adjacent to a washing dryer has to be laid down on one of the sides during machine.
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(A+B), supplied in the cardboard box in the dryer drum. Tipping guard part B is designed to fi t on ASKO 100 mm (4") washing machines and it may be hard or impossible to mount on appliances of other brands.
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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.
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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 the screwdriver to remove the door lock cover and undo the screw on the door lock. Push the door lock upwards and remove it.
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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 the screwdriver to remove the plastic part more easily.
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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"). Interruption of the drying cycle due to full condensate tank can be avoided by running the condensate discharge hose found at the back of the appliance directly into a drain (see chapter "SYSTEM SETTINGS/ Condensed water").
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ASKO washers rated 208–240 V have two internal fuses of 15 A each. The Any repair and maintenance pertaining to safety machine should only be connected to a grounded or performance should be done by trained experts.
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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.
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*AVAILABILITY DEPENDING ON MARKET DENOMINATION ART. No. IRONING BOARD HI1153 White 576552 IRONING BOARD HI1153 Titanium 576553 LAUNDRY CARE DOUBLE HDB1153 White 576554 LAUNDRY CARE DOUBLE HDB1153 Titanium 576555 LAUNDRY CARE SINGLE HSS1053 White 576730 LAUNDRY CARE SINGLE HSS1053 Titanium 576732 LAUNDRY CARE HB1153 White 576733...
TIPS BEFORE DRYING This chapter includes several tips on how to prepare the laundry for drying. LAUNDRY SORTING Sort the laundry according to: • type, • fabric thickness. For the most even drying, make sure the laundry is made of a similar material. CLOTHING 1.
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LAUNDRY SYMBOLS Observe the laundry symbols: Wash cycle Tumble dry cycle Normal wash cycle Machine dry Permanent Press or Wrinkle Normal setting Resistant setting Permanent Press or Wrinkle Gentle/Delicate setting Resistant setting Hand wash only Gentle or Delicate setting Do not wash Do not tumble dry Do not wring.
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MATERIALS (FABRICS) SUITABLE FOR Static electricity DRYING IN A TUMBLE DRYER To reduce the risk of static electricity in the Material is suitable for tumble drying. laundry after tumble drying, you can: Clothes dried in a tumble dryer will be softer and •...
DRYING PROCESS WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury to persons, read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" section, before operating this appliance. STEP 1: SORT THE FABRICS. See chapter "TIPS BEFORE DRYING" STEP 2: TURN ON THE MAIN SWITCH. Turning on Press the on/off button.
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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. Anticipated program duration is indicated on the display.
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Program Max. kg* Description (lbs) 10. SILK AND WOOL This short program is intended for softening or fluffing of clothes (4.4) made of wool and silk, which have to be dried thoroughly according to manufacturer's instructions. 11. SHIRTS Use this program to dry shirts and blouses. Adjusted drum rotation (4.4) prevents the laundry from creasing.
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STEP 5: CHOOSING THE PROGRAM SETTINGS Using the program settings, the drying programs can be further adjusted to your preferences. 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).
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5. Timed drying First, use the program selector knob to select the Timed Dry program. Press the button 5 to select a drying time from 30 minutes to 4 hours, in 15-minute increments. Use the button 6 (OK) to confi rm the Time program 2:15 selected drying time.
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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...
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STEP 7: END OF PROGRAM After the end of the drying program, the Start Cycle completed successfully display will indicate that the program has been successfully completed ("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...
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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.
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. •...
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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...
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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"...
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...
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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...
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CLEANING THE HEAT PUMP FILTER Do not touch the inner metal parts of the heat exchanger with bare hands. Danger of injury on sharp parts. Use appropriate protection gloves when cleaning the heat exchanger. Incorrect cleaning of the metal fi ns of the heat exchanger can permanently damage the tumble dryer. Do not press on the metal fi...
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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 should 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...
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CLEANING THE STEAM GENERATOR TANK FILTER Each time you empty the condensate tank, clean the steam generator tank fi lter as well. The fi lter is located in the tank housing (visible when the condensate tank is removed). Remove the condensate tank. Remove the fi...
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EMPTYING THE STEAM GENERATOR TANK Before transporting a dryer that has been previously used, the steam generator tank must also be emptied. Otherwise, water from the tank may spill into the dryer interior. Move the dryer approximately 40 cm (15.75") away from the wall and tilt it backwards.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CLEANING If you have inadvertently removed the entire net fi lter housing in the dryer door, replace 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...
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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.
ERRORS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 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. •...
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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;...
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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.
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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.
ASKO Products must 7. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from be fi led with ASKO within two (2) years from date of unauthorized modifi cations made to the ASKO purchase. Service will be provided during normal Product.
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DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT FOR DAMAGES Art.No.: XXXXXX/XX Ser.No.: XXXXXXXX X kg IN EXCESS OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE ASKO XXXX W XXX V ~ PRODUCT AS TO WHICH A CLAIM IS MADE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or...
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Limited Warranty, please contact ASKO Customer Care at 1-800-898-1879. After your purchase and prior to fi rst use of the ASKO Product, register your ASKO Product with ASKO by utilizing the address information below. Should you need...
TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION Height 850 mm (33 15/32") Width 595 mm (23 27/64") Depth 769 mm (30 9/32") Weight (net) 61 kg (134.5 lbs) / 65.6 kg (144.6 lbs) Drum volume 145 l (5.12 cu.ft.) Maximum drying load See rating plate Speed 50–55 rpm Rated power...
PROGRAM TABLE The table indicates the power consumption and time values for drying of a test batch of laundry with various loads and after spinning at various rates, consistent with the EN61121. The following requirements apply to the consumption values specifi ed below. Inlet air temperature room temperature Inlet air humidity...
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.
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NOTES Customer Care Center, 1-800-898-1879, www.askona.com...
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.
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