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Use & Care Guide Drying cabinet Save these instructions for future reference ASKO DC 7171...
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Good appliances should include all of these. And this is what we try to give you. When you buy an ASKO product, we want you to feel assured that the inside is as good as the outside, and that the ethics and morals on which we built this machine are just as high as the quality and performance you get from it.
Important safety information The following advice and warnings are in- Follow Asko’s instructions when making cluded to help you avoid incorrect operation repairs or replacing parts. and unnecessary risks for accidents.You must ...
Description of the drying cabinet Exhaust collar Air intake Drying cabinet model 10. Control panel Hanger hooks 11. Door Rating plate (inside) 12. Door hanger for lighter articles Upper hanger section 13. Glove hanger Middle hanger section Lower hanger section Shoe rack (optional) Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
Location requirements If the drying cabinet is to be installed with Installation dimensions a connection to exhaust air ventilation, this must be available on the premises. A grounded electrical outlet must be within 79 in. (2 meters) of the drying cabinet’s upper section.
Electrical requirements User liability Warning! Risk for electrocution It is the responsibility of the user to contact an authorized electrician if an electrical outlet in Connect to grounded wall outlet compliance with this manual is unavailable. Do not remove ground connection Do not use an adapter Do not extend the cord Failure to observe the above entails...
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 ...
Connection to a vent duct When the cabinet is on, 45 (1590 cubic m³ ft) of moist air is discharged per hour. Because of this, make sure that air can enter the room to replace the moist air that has been removed. The drying cabinet can be connected to a vent duct in two ways: By means of a draft stabilizer The drying cabinet may not be...
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Permanently connected to vent duct When the cabinet is connected to the vent duct, the entire room is ventilated through the drying cabinet.The vent duct valve is replaced with an adapter (not supplied). See also the section “Ventilation connection”, on page 18. Do not assemble the valve which may This connection provides best drying already exist in the building in the...
Installation instructions Unpacking drying cabinet Warning! Warning! Suffocation risk Risk for tipping Packaging material such as plastic and The cabinet is top-heavy and tips easily Styrofoam shall be kept out of reach of when not secured. children. Do not move the cabinet alone. Be aware of the suffocation hazards to Doing so entails risk for serious injury small children caused by playing with...
Reverse door swing Warning! Excessive Weight Hazard You can change your door swing from a right-side opening to a left-side opening, if Use two or more people to handle the desired. drying cabinet. 1. Place the drying cabinet on its back. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Level drying cabinet 1. Check to make sure the unit is level front to back and side to side. 2. Use the supplied Allen wrench and adjust all four adjustment pads through the holes in the drying cabinet’s bottom plate (use pliers if necessary).
Mounting into custom cabinetry Keep the door taped closed until the cabinet is in place. Slide the drying cabinet in so that it is flush and centered with the cabinetry facing. 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 10. Pull out the upper hanger section and final location. Remove the tape that drill assembly holes in the wood shims holds the door closed and check that for the attachment screws through the the shims are aligned with the back predrilled holes in the back of the drying of the drying cabinet.
Ventilation connection If the drying cabinet is installed in a The exhaust collar is designed to be custom cabinetry, fit the exhaust collar screwed in place with two screws to through the vent opening in the upper the drying cabinet’s top plate.There are part of the cabinetry when the drying predrilled holes in the exhaust collar cabinet is moved to its final location.
Final inspection 1. Check that all parts are correctly fitted. If If the cabinet is not producing heat, not, go through the steps again. even though the heat control is acti- 2. Ensure that all packaging materials have vated and the fan is running, turn the been disposed of.
Operation instructions Warning! Pausing or restarting To reduce the risk of electric shock or Pause: Open the door. injury to persons, read the ‘Important Safety Instructions’ on page 4 before Restart: Close the door and press the operating this appliance. “START”...
Avoid drying heavy clothing with lighter items; their drying times vary too much. Do not hang knit articles. They stretch because of their weight when wet. When the cabinet is cold, the door seal may not seal completely. However, when the cabinet is operated with heat, the seal expands for a tight fit.
Cycles ����������� ����� ����� � � Do not use heat when drying ��� foam-rubber lined clothing or ��� similar articles ��� ������ ��� ����� ��� ��� The cycle control regulates the ��� temperature on a stepless scale, ��� ��� ��� from no heat to the normal position with full temperature.
Care Cleaning the drying cabinet Do not clean with high-pressure equip- ment The cabinet walls are cleaned with a mild detergent solution and a damp cloth. Dust often collects around the air intake at the top of the cabinet. This can cause problems that can lead to shutdown.
Troubleshooting Before calling for help, first try to correct the problem using the following guide: Problem Cause Corrective action Garments The house breaker for drying Check. are not being cabinet has tripped. dried as Cycle control and/or time expected.
FOR RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS ONLY LENGTH OF WARRANTY AM APPLIANCE GROUP WILL PAY FOR: Three-Year Full Warranty ASKO replacement parts and/or repair labor to correct defect in materials or workmanship. From date of purchase. Service must be provided by an authorized ASKO service agent.
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Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the continental United States. Pickup and delivery. ASKO drying cabinets are designed to be repaired in the home. IN NO EVENT SHALL AM APPLIANCE GROUP BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Technical data Technical characteristics Capacity: About 7 1/2 lbs (3.5 kg) of laundry (cotton) Dewatering capacity: 0.56 ounce/min (16 gram/min) Electrical connection: Single-phase, 120 V, 60 Hz Motor: 43 W Heating element output: 1200 W Overheating protection: Time switch: Adjustable up to 4 hours Hanging length: 630 in.
Personal notes Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
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Art. no. 427000377 Rev. 03 Rights reserved to make changes. Printed on environmentally friendly paper that fulfills the requi- rements of the Swedish Environmental Agency. Customer Care Center 1-800-898-1879 www.askousa.com...
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