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USER MANUAL Drying cabinet DC7784V.W.U Read the user manual before using the machine.
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Congratulations on the choice you have made, and welcome to the ASKO family, a global family with its roots in Sweden. We at ASKO thank you for your trust and hope that you will enjoy using your new drying cabinet.
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY OPERATION INFORMATION Arranging laundry for drying Important safety instructions Cabinet equipped with coat hanger rack and shoe rack Installation and connection FOR A GOOD ENVIRONMENT User advice Air fl ow Packaging materials Drying programs Management of end-of-life drying cabinet Child lock COMPONENTS...
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THIS USER MANUAL The contents of this user manual describe the function and operation of the drying cabinet, as well as instructions for installation and maintenance. The following symbols are used throughout the manual and they have the following meanings: Information, advice, tip, or Warning –...
If the power cord is damaged, it must be immediately re- placed, and this must be done only by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to prevent danger. Follow ASKO instructions in repair and replacement of parts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – To reduce the risk of fi re, 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 dry articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry- cleaning solvents, or other fl...
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Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt. 10 The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically.
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For a grounded, cord-connected appliance: GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. 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.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION WARNING! WARNING! Install the drying cabinet according to the • The appliance shall not be exhausted into manufacturer’s instructions and local codes. a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, a crawl space, or a concealed space of a building; •...
FOR A GOOD ENVIRONMENT PACKAGING MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OF END-OF-LIFE DRYING CABINET The packaging that protects the drying cabinet against damage in transit has been When the drying cabinet has reached the chosen with concern for the environment in end of its useful life, it must be taken to a mind and is therefore recyclable.
COMPONENTS Power Cord Air inlet Moist air outlet Heating and fan components are combined in the top of the cabinet in a Fan Unit. Clothes hanger rack Door hangers Three extendible hanging sections (The illustration shows extended sections) Glove hangers Door "handle", right or left-hand version Shoe rack...
CONTROL PANEL The drying cabinet is equipped with four automatic and four manual drying programs suited to diff erent types of clothing. The programs are set using the buttons on the menu panel. Four languages can be chosen. BUTTONS ON/OFF START Starts and STOP...
LANGUAGE The following languages can be chosen: English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch. SETTING Press START/STOP to confirm. Make sure that the ON/OFF switch on the The row for current language now flashes. drying cabinet is off . The display is unlit. The languages have a numerical symbol as Hold down the UP ARROW and DOWN shown in the list below.
UNPACKING CAUTION! After unpacking, check that the product is in- tact. Damage, defects and any missing parts must be reported to the dealer immediately. The drying cabinet must be handled carefully if it is standing unsupported on its pallet. RISK OF TIPPING OVER Check that all transport securing devices have been removed before connecting the drying cabinet.
DOOR REVERSING The pictures below illustrate reversing the door from right to left hinge. Door Reversing kit (Product code: 721529) For reversing, a door reversing kit must be ordered from the supplier of the cabinet. The kit consists of a new upper hinge, as the left and right hinges are not interchangeable. The kit also includes a control cable for fi...
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Unscrew the lower hinge pin (5). Raise the door slightly from the bottom edge and detach it from the upper hinge, to the extent that the hinge pin is visible. The pin has a recess for the control cable. Carefully pull the control cable (6) out of the recess in the hinge pin.
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Detach the upper hinge (7) with hinge washer (8). Discard the hinge. Install the new replacement hinge on the opposite side and move the hinge washer across. The hinge forms part of the door reversing kit, which can be ordered from the dealer of the drying cabinet.
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Re-attachment in the door Lay the door down with the inside facing up on a non-damaging surface. 10 Detach the inner plate (9) with magnetic strip, door hangers and glove hangers. Screws are beneath the magnetic strips. Remove the insulation (10). 11 Detach and transfer the reinforcement panel and lower hinge bushing (11) in the door to...
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Lay the door in position 14 Introduce the operating cable through the recess in the new up- per hinge and slide the door up on the hinge pin. 15 Install the lower hinge pin. Make sure that the hinge pin is tightened fi...
INSTALLATION LOCATION REQUIREMENTS If the drying cabinet is to be installed connected to air exhaust ventilation, this 3 15/16" must be available in the room. (100 mm) There must be an grounded outlet socket within a distance of 78¾" (2 m) from the upper part of the drying cabinet.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION – LAUNDRY CARE CONCEPT Instruction for installing the drying cabinet next to ASKO washing machines, hidden-helpers and tumble dryers. If your washing machine is slightly less deep than the drying cabinet you only have to fi x the drying cabinet to the wall and place the other appliances next to it.
MOUNTING INTO CUSTOM CABINETRY Keep the door taped closed until the cabinet is in place. Slide the drying cabinet in so that it is fl ush and centered with the cabinet face. Plug in the power cord to the electrical outlet, making sure that the cord is not crimped and that the plug can be easily unplugged without moving the unit.
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Push the drying cabinet back into its fi nal location. Remove the tape that holds the door closed and check that the shims are aligned with the back of the drying cabinet. Also check that the drying cabinet’s front section fi ts properly into the custom cabinetry.
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_______________________________ ______________________________________ CAUTION! The drying cabinet is intended only for use in- doors in a dry place. The drying cabinet must not be used without ______________________________________ being attached to a wall to avoid the risk of Do not place the drying cabinet in an area where tipping over forward.
VENTILATION CONNECTION If the drying cabinet is installed in a custom The exhaust collar is designed to be screwed in cabinetry, fi t the exhaust collar through the vent place with two screws to the drying cabinet’s top opening in the upper part of the cabinetry when plate.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS Moist air can be discharged in two ways: Ventilation out into the room where the drying cabinet is located Connection to a vent duct (exhaust air ventilation) VENTILATION OUT INTO THE ROOM WHERE THE DRYING CABINET IS LOCATED ...
EVACUATION / AIR SUPPLY When the cabinet is on, 15895⁄32 ft (45 m ) moist air per hour is evacuated. It must therefore be ensured that air can enter the room to replace the moist air that is vented out. CONNECTION TO EVACUATION The drying cabinet can be connected to the evacuation duct in two ways, either with a draft stabilizer or permanently fitted to a mechanical exhaust ventilation unit.
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WITH DRAFT STABILIZER Fit the supplied hose onto the spigot. Connect the other end of the hose to the draft stabilizer and then secure this on the exhaust vent in the room. ________________________________ The drying cabinet must not be connected Moist air out to a fl...
______________________________________ replaced with a special connecting cable of Do not connect the drying cabinet to the the same type (can be ordered from ASKO's power supply with an extension cord as the spare parts department). For safety reasons, necessary safety cannot be guaranteed (risk of the replacement may be carried out only by a overheating).
BEFORE USING THE DRYING CABINET ______________________________________ CAUTION! Read this User Manual before starting the drying cabinet. Read the safety instructions (see the chapter ______________________________________ "IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION") before using the drying cabinet. Make sure that the cabinet is fi rmly attached to the wall.
OPERATION Avoid drying heavy items of clothing together WARNING! with lighter items as they have very diff erent drying times. To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury Do not hang knitted items. These will stretch to persons, read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY unnecessarily as they are heavy when wet.
AIR FLOW The illustration shows the air fl ow in the drying cabinet. Keep the area around the evacuation duct clear of dust and dirt. Make sure that the air intake and exhaust duct are not blocked. NOTE When the cabinet is cold it may happen that the sealing strip of the door does not close completely.
DRYING PROGRAMS This drying cabinet is equipped with automatic programs and manual drying programs for effi cient drying of fabrics of diff erent kinds. The automatic programs automatically switch off the drying process when the fabrics are dry. During the last 10 minutes, the heat is switched off while the fan cools down the fabrics (cool-down period). The manually time-controlled programs stop after a set time has been counted down.
CHILD LOCK To make sure that the drying process is not interrupted or started by mistake, a child lock function can be activated. FUNCTION OF THE CHILD LOCK Activation buttons must be held down for a least 3 seconds (delay time). ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION OF CHILD LOCK The child lock is activated and deactivated via a setting parameter (see the chapter "SETTING DRYING PROGRAMS/Parameter list").
START AUTOMATIC PROGRAM Start the cabinet by pressing ON/OFF. The display lights up and shows the last program used. AUT 104° NormaL DRY E.g. The text flashes. If this is OK - press OK and the process will then start. –...
USER ADVICE If you have made a mistake or are unsure where you are, you can always press ON/OFF and start selecting drying program again. If the door is open when a drying program is started and the OK button is activated, the display will show “close door”.
SETTING DRYING PROGRAMS Setting to optimise the drying cabinet's automatic program is done using the buttons on the control panel when the drying cabinet is in programming mode. Adjustments must be made if it is found that the laundry does not dry sufficiently. ...
PARAMETER LIST P105 Language Swedish For setting, see the chapter "COMPONENTS/Language". P106 Temperature Signifi es: 1 = Fahrenheit, 0 = Celsius system P115 Child lock On/Off Off . Value 1 = Child lock ON P2011 Min drying time 35 min 10 min 45 min Regardless of moisture level, the Aut 104°F (40°C)
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P2024 Outlet temp. 107°F 104°F 163°F For Normal programs the drying process fi nished process ends with cooling. (42°C) (40°C) (73°C) Aut 140°F (60°C) For Extra programs the extra drying time starts, followed by cooling. P2025 Extra drying time 30 min 10 min 45 min Extra program drying time after Aut 140°F (60°C)
ADJUSTMENT The program Aut 104°F (40°C) Normal is controlled via temp sensor exhaust air. The program Aut 104°F (40°C) Extra is controlled via temp sensor exhaust air and a time factor. The program Aut 140°F (60°C) Normal is controlled via temp sensor exhaust air. The program Aut 140°F (60°C) Extra is controlled via temp sensor exhaust air and a time factor.
PROCEDURE The setting parameters according to the list (see the chapter "SETTING DRYING PROGRAMS/ Parameter list") are shown on the display as follows: on the top row of the display the relevant parameter is shown, for example P 2014, ...
CARE CLEANING REPLACEMENT PART If the power cord for any reason is damaged, it must NOTE be replaced. A genuine spare part can be obtained from the dealer who supplied the cabinet. Do not use high-pressure cleaning. NOTE Clean the walls of the cabinet with a mild soap solution on a damp cloth.
OVERHEAT CUT-OUT The cabinet is equipped with an overheat cut- Toggle switch behind inner panel. out. This trips when the temperature in the fan unit press the press the exceeds 248°F (120°C). switch in the switch in the rear hole When the overheat cut-out triggers, the display front hole dims down and pauses the ongoing program.
TROUBLESHOOTING DEAL WITH MINOR FAULTS YOURSELF Problem What you can do The drying cabinet is not 1. Check that the power cord is connected to a outlet. working 2. Check that no breaker has tripped. 3. Have you pressed the start button? 4.
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. This Limited Warranty is valid only when the ASKO Product is used in the country in which it was pur- chased. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.
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OTHER THAN ACTUAL DAMAGES AND IN NO EVENT FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE ASKO PRODUCT AS TO WHICH A CLAIM IS MADE. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential or other damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.
For information about obtaining parts and labor after expiration of this Limited Warranty after or Identifi cation plate (inside) outside of expiration of this Limited Warranty, please contact ASKO Customer Care. DC 7784V Name of the drying cabinet Article number Serial number (12 digits) Identifi...
TECHNICAL DATA MANUFACTURING STANDARD Capacity: 8.82 lbs (4 kg) of laundry (cotton) See cabinet rating plate. Dewatering capacity: 0.59 oz/min (17 g/min) Electrical supply: Single phase 120 V, 60 Hz WIRING DIAGRAM Wiring diagram can be ordered Fuse: 13 A from the manu- facturer.
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