Asko T760 Use And Care Manual page 2

IMPOR IMPORT T ANT SAFETY INSTR ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
Electrical installation, if required, must be done by
a licensed electrician.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.
Close supervision of children is necessary when
the appliance is used near children.
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 use fabric softeners or products to eliminate
static unless the manufacturer gives written assurance
that the product will not damage a tumble dryer.
Do not heat dry items containing:
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vinyl, plastic, foam rubber or similarly textured
rubberlike materials
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fiberglass
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wool unless the label specifies "washable"
Do not heat dry items that have been dry-cleaned
at home.
Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
Keep the area around the exhaust opening and
adjacent areas free from the accumulation of lint,
dust, and dirt.
The interior of the machine and exhaust duct
should be cleaned periodically by an authorized
ASKO service agent.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of the
appliance or perform any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this guide.
SAFETY FEA SAFETY FEATURES
Magnetic Door Lock
ASKO dryers have a magnetic door lock that allows the
door to be opened from the inside.
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.
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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.
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman
if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
The plug must be plugged into an appliance 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!
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.
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.
Overheat Protection
ASKO dryers have an overheat protection switch that
automatically turns off the machine if the temperature
gets too high. Refer to page 6 for more information.
Child-Safe Start Feature
You can program Models T760 and T780 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 page 9 for instructions on how to
program this safety feature.