Asko T760 User manual Use & Care Guide T760-T780 (Use & Care Guide - E - Page 3

ENGLISH ASKO DRYER FEATURES Your new energy-efficient ASKO dryer is designed to give you maximum drying performance using less energy. To make the most of the dryer's functions and features, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before using your machine for the first time. For operating instructions specific to your model, refer to the Quick Start Guide enclosed with this manual. Below is an illustration of the parts and features of your ASKO dryer. Condensed Water Container (Models T720 & T780) Power Button Control Panel Lint Filter Lint Filter Cover Front Panel Cleanable Fan (behind panel) Condenser Unit (behind panel) ASKO dryers come with three different drying systems: Sensidry™ Models T760 and T780 have our state-of-the-art Sensidry system. These machines are equipped with a humidity sensor that ensures different fabrics always dry thoroughly. This sensor turns off the heat when the laundry has reached the appropriate dryness. Thermostat-Control Model T700 has a thermostat that controls the temperature by turning the heating element on and off to maintain the selected drying temperature (Normal or Low) within +/- 5° F. Timer-Control Model T720 offers only timed drying. You can set the dryer to run from 30 minutes to 190 minutes. Model T700 has timer-controlled drying in addition to the two automatic (thermostat-controlled) programs. When using a timed drying program, be careful not to leave the clothes in too long. It's best to use a shorter time; then if the load isn't dry, you can set the timer for a few more minutes. CARE LABEL INSTRUCTIONS Read all permanent care labels carefully. If the label says "Drip dry," "Line dry" or Dry flat," do not dry that item in the dryer. Certain fabrics will melt or become dangerously flammable if heated, while others may lose their shape. NOTE: Refer to "Important Safety Instructions" on the previous page for a list of specific materials that should never be put in a tumble dryer. SORTING THE LAUNDRY For best drying results, clothes should be sorted properly. Below are some suggestions on how to sort your laundry for drying. ♦ Permanent press items should be dried together. For the most wrinkle-free results when drying permanent press items, you should fill the machine only half full. These items also should be removed promptly from the dryer and hung up or folded right away. ♦ Dry heavy fabrics together and lightweight fabrics together. ♦ Dry fabrics that shed lint (chenille, terry cloth, etc.) separately from fabrics that collect lint (synthetics, velveteen, corduroy, etc.). ♦ Separate non-colorfast fabrics from light-colored items. ♦ If the care label says "Wash Separately," the fabric is likely to lose color (excess dye) for the first few washings. To minimize the possibility of the dye transferring to white or lighter colored items, dry new colored garments with items of similar color or alone. Bright reds and oranges on cottons are the dyes most likely to transfer colors. FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS We recommend that you do not use fabric softener sheets in the dryer. Over time, the chemicals on these sheets can build up inside the lint filter and clog the holes that circulate the air. DRYING PROGRAMS Refer to the Quick Start Guide that came with your dryer for specific instructions and programs available with the model you purchased. Models T760 and T780: Refer to the "Customizing the Preset Programs" on page 7 of this guide for instructions on how to change the preset programs. DRYING TIMES Drying times will vary due to the amount of laundry in the machine, moisture content, type of fabric, air temperature and humidity. The length of the vent hose can also affect drying times. (See "Connecting to a Ventilation Duct (T700/T760)" on page 11 for the recommended installation.) Page 3