Fault Tracing - Asko T700 Series Service Manual

The machine won't start. The machine won't start.
The machine won't start. The machine won't start. The machine won't start.
1. Make sure the power is turned on. (The indicator
light should glow red.)
2. Check that you set the program or time correctly.
3. Make sure the door is closed securely.
4. On Models T720/T780, make sure the
condenser tank is empty.
5. Check that the electric plug is securely in the
socket.
6. Check the house breaker/fuses.
7. If all of the above options are eliminated, the
overheat protection has probably been activated.
(See page 12.)
The machine starts but it stops when I The machine starts but it stops when I The machine starts but it stops when I
The machine starts but it stops when I The machine starts but it stops when I
release the Start button. release the Start button. release the Start button.
release the Start button. release the Start button.
1. The overheat protection has probably tripped.
Clean the lint filter and let the machine cool
down before trying again. (See page 12.)
The machine tak The machine tak es too long to dry. . . . . es too long to dry es too long to dry
The machine tak The machine tak The machine takes too long to dry es too long to dry
1. Make sure the dryer is installed according to the
instructions on pages 4–10.
2. Check that the lint filter is clean.
3. If dryer sheets are being used (not
recommended), the lint filter may need to be
washed with warm water and a soft brush to
clean any blocked holes.
4. The dryer may be overloaded, not allowing
sufficient room for the warm air to circulate
properly or the clothes to tumble freely.
5. The laundry should only be damp when it comes
out of the washer. If it seems too wet, it should
be spun in the washer at a faster or longer spin
cycle.
6. Make sure the outside vent exhaust is not
blocked.
7. On models T720/T780, make sure the
condenser is not blocked with dust or lint.
The clothes are coming out wrinkled. The clothes are coming out wrinkled. The clothes are coming out wrinkled.
The clothes are coming out wrinkled. The clothes are coming out wrinkled.
1. The clothes should be removed as soon as the
dryer signals the end of the cycle. If it isn't
possible to remove the clothes right away, use
the Anti-crease option.
2. Heavy fabrics and light fabrics should be dried
separately.
3. Dry only permanent press items together.
4. Dry in smaller loads.
5. Use slower spin speeds.
6. Use fabric softener in the rinse program.
7. Try using a lower wash temperature, especially
for permanent press and delicate items.
8. Make sure the customer is using the correct
temperature for the type(s) of fabric being dried.
The motor is running but the drum isn't The motor is running but the drum isn't
The motor is running but the drum isn't The motor is running but the drum isn't The motor is running but the drum isn't
t u r n i n g . t u r n i n g . t u r n i n g .
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1. The drive belt could be broken.
2. The drive belt may be dislodged from the motor
pulley.
3. The drive belt may be off the idler pulley.
4. Be sure nothing is preventing the drum from
turning.
The machine makes a funny noise. The machine makes a funny noise. The machine makes a funny noise.
The machine makes a funny noise. The machine makes a funny noise.
1. A slight rumbling may be heard when you first
turn on the dryer. This is normal and it should
only last a few seconds.
2. Make sure the customer wasn't drying tennis
shoes or something heavy when the noise was
heard.
3. Snaps, zippers and buttons can hit the side of
the drum and cause some noise.
ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES
ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES
On Models T760 and T780, the LED window
displays an error message if a fault occurs during the
time the program is running. These error messages
are listed on page 18.

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