ASKO DC7784HP.W.AU Drying Cabinet User Manual

ASKO DC7784HP.W.AU Drying Cabinet

Dear ASKO customer,
Congratulations on making an excellent choice, and welcome to the ASKO family, a global family with its roots in Scandinavia.
We at ASKO thank you for your trust and hope that you will enjoy using your new drying cabinet.
A good drying cabinet should be well designed, dry clothes well, have a low environmental impact, be user-friendly, save time and energy, have a long service life and be reliable. ASKO offers you all these features.
When you buy an ASKO product you can be sure that the inside is just as good as the outside and that the ethics and morality that go into building this product are just as high as the quality and function you are getting. That’s what Scandinavian quality is all about.
Before using the product for the first time, please read the user instructions and the advice on caring for the product. This will help you get the best possible results from your product and all its functions.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call us or to contact us through our website.
Best wishes from the ASKO team.

THIS USER MANUAL

The contents of this user manual describe function, operation and optimisation of drying programs, as well as instructions for installation and maintenance. Alongside the User Manual’ there is aService Manual’.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This drying cabinet meets applicable safety requirements. Incorrect use may, however, lead to injuries and damage to objects.
The advice and caution notices in this manual have been written to enable you to avoid incorrect use and unnecessary risks of accidents, and should be read before installing and using the drying cabinet.
CAUTION: This appliance is intended only to be used to dry textiles washed in water.

• Applicable to installation in the EU.
  The drying cabinet can be used by children over the age of 8 and persons (including children) with various disabilities or inadequate experience and knowledge, provided they are kept under supervision or are given instructions on how to use the appliance in a safe way and understand the risks that use entails.

• Children must not play with the appliance.
  Applicable to installation in countries outside the EU.
  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Applicable to all installation
  The drying cabinet must be installed and kept indoors.
  If the power cord is damaged, it must be immediately replaced, 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.

FOR A GOOD ENVIRONMENT

PACKAGING MATERIALS

The packaging that protects the drying cabinet against damage in transit has been chosen with concern for the environment in mind and is therefore recyclable.
Packaging that is returned to the material cycle means reduced consumption of raw materials and a smaller volume of waste.

MANAGEMENT OF END-OFLIFE DRYING CABINET

When the drying cabinet has reached the end of its useful life, it must be taken to a recycling centre for disposal. Many parts of the drying cabinet can be re-used, but it also contains other materials that must be handled correctly. You should therefore never leave the drying cabinet or parts of the cabinet for collection with household waste, as this may lead to risks to health and cause damage to the environment.
The end-of-life drying cabinet should instead be taken to a recycling centre. Check with your dealer if necessary.
All the plastic parts of the drying cabinet are marked with internationally standardised symbols. The parts of the drying cabinet can therefore be recycled in an environmentally sound manner by waste separation.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRYING CABINET

The ASKO DC7784HP drying cabinet operates according to the heat pump principle with a dehumidifier instead of a conventional hot-air unit. As a result, the washing is dried at lower heat and with substantially lower energy consumption.

The cabinet is a completely enclosed system. No exhaust-air connection is required. The moisture is condensed during the drying cycle. It is stored in the detachable water tank. There is an option to route the water externally to a drain (See Page 15)
In addition, the fan is so powerful that it causes the items of clothing to flutter, making the drying process even more efficient.

AIR FLOW IN THE CABINET

PLEASE NOTE
Make sure that shoes and similar items do not block the airflow.
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CONTROL PANEL

  ON / OFF
OK/START/STOP
UP ARROW
DOWN ARROW

DISPLAY

The display has two rows with 6 characters on each row. During the drying process the selected drying program and a rolling bar indicating that the process is in progress are shown.

BUTTON FUNCTION

ON-OFF

• The display is lit and shows the last program used.
  OK/START/STOP

• Confirms selection of program, functions and settings.

• If the setting flashes, it must be confirmed or changed using the ARROW keys and/or OK. The drying process starts.
  UP ARROW / DOWN ARROW

• These are navigation keys to step through lists and information texts.

• If UP and DOWN are pressed simultaneously when ON-OFF is turned off, PROGRAMMING MODE opens when ON-OFF is pressed.

• To return to operating mode, press DOWN ARROW and then OK.

LANGUAGE SETTING

The following languages can be handled: English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch.

1. Make sure that the main ON/OFF  switch on the drying cabinet is off .The display is unlit.

2. Hold down the UP arrow and down ARROW buttons and press the ON/ OFF switch to the ”ON” position. The display lights up and on the top row shows “P105” fl ashing, which is the parameter for language setting. If a diff erent value is shown, use the arrow up or down buttons to step through to the parameter P105.

3. Press START/STOP to confi rm.
   The row for current language now fl ashes. The languages have a numerical symbol as shown in the list below.

4. To save the set value, press START/STOP.

5. To return to operating mode, press DOWN ARROW and START/ STOP.

6. To return to operating mode, press DOWN ARROW and START/ STOP

PLACEMENT

• There must be an earthed socket within 2m from the lower part of the drying cabinet. The drying cabinet has a 2m long earthed lead with a plug connected at the bottom. The power socket should be located such that there is no need for an extension cable.
• When building the drying cabinet in please ensure that the power socket can be to disconnect the appliance from power.
• The floor where the cabinet is located must withstand a weight of 95kg.
• The floor must be level with a max drop of 2.5cm under the cabinet.
• The drying cabinet is intended only for installation indoors with a temperature above 15°C.
• The drying cabinet must not be placed in an environment in which high-pressure water is used for cleaning.

UNPACKING

NOTE: The drying cabinet must be handled carefully if it is only standing on its pallet. RISK OF TIPPING OVER.
Check to make sure that the product has not been damaged in transit. Any damage incurred in transit must be reported to the ASKO within 7 days.
After unpacking, check that the product is intact. Damage, defects and any missing parts must be reported to the dealer.

Complete delivery must include:

• Cabinet with pre-installed fan unit
• Installation kit
• User manual

ASSEMBLY KIT

• 2x Screw TRX 5×45 for wall mounting

• 4x Screw MRT 5×20 for the fixing brackets

• 2x Plastic plugs

• 2x Brackets for wall attachment

• 1.5 m Plastic hose 10 x 13

• 1x Nipple for water hose

• 2x Clothes hanger racks

• Hand brush for fi lter
  

CONDENSATION WATER

Condensation water may be removed in two ways:

• Collected in a detachable water tank or,
• Via a hose to the floor

DETACHABLE WATER TANK

PLEASE NOTE

The water tank is designed to be sufficiently large for a complete wash by a comfortable margin. But make a habit of always emptying the water tank before each drying operation.

CONNECTION TO FLOOR DRAIN

The drying cabinet is supplied from the factory with a hose to the detachable water
tank.
To change to removal of condensation water to the fl oor drain, proceed as follows:

1. Carefully pull the upper part of the hose out around 2-3cm.
2. Trim the hose in the middle of the opening.
3. Install the new drain hose with the nipple supplied in the assembly kit as illustrated. Push the hose on without hose clips.
4. Position the drain hose in one of the recesses in the sheet metal so that there is no risk of the hose being crushed.
5. Route the drain hose to the drain.
6. If the drain is higher than the outlet on the cabinet, make sure that the hose runs to the fl oor in an arc and forms a trap. There is otherwise a risk of the condensation water fl owing back to the tray when the pump is not working. This may cause the tray to be filled with water and the cabinet to stop working.

RECONNECTION TO WATER TANK

If you wish to reconnect the condensation water to the water tank, all you need to do is to connect the two hoses together again with the nipple.

PLEASE NOTE
Do not under any circumstances bend the hose so that water fl ow is prevented.

INSTALLATION

POSITIONING AND SECURING TO THE WALL

The drying cabinet is intended only for location indoors in a dry place.
The drying cabinet must not be placed in an environment in which high-pressure water is used for cleaning.

LEVELLING

The drying cabinet must be level on a flat surface, resting on all four feet. Adjust the adjustable feet from the outside.

Top of drying cabinet Fixing bracket

SECURING THE APPLIANCE TO THE WALL

The cabinet must be secured to a wall to prevent tipping over.
The assembly kit includes two angle brackets that are fitted on the top of the drying cabinet, as illustrated. Use the screws supplied. The brackets have slots for fitting to the wall.
Screws, washers and plastic plugs for securing the appliance are included in the assembly kit.
CAUTION!
Unless the drying cabinet is secured to the wall the appliance should not be used. As there is a risk that it may tip forward.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

The drying cabinet must be connected to a 230V single-phase 50Hz and protectively earthed wall socket. The drying cabinet is supplied ready for connection with a cable and an earthed plug.
The drying cabinet should be connected to an earthed wall socket using the connecting cable supplied and must not be permanently wired. The socket should be located so that the plug can be easily pulled out if necessary.
Check that the connection current agrees with the data on the identifi cation plate and that the power cord is earthed correctly in accordance with applicable standard. We recommend that the power cord be fi tted with a residual current device (RCD).
The drying cabinet should be connected to a dedicated circuit. Electrical connection of the appliance should comply with applicable electrical safety regulations.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable if the electrical connections are not carried out as prescribed in this manual.

If the power cord for any reason is damaged, it must be replaced. A genuine part can obtained from the cabinet dealer. A replacement cord may only be installed by a qualifi ed electrician.

START-UP

Read this User Manual before using the drying cabinet for the first time.

1. Make sure that the cabinet is firmly attached to the wall. See page 18.
2. Ensure that all packaging material has been removed from the inside and outside of the drying cabinet.
3. Use a mild detergent with hot water and wash the inside and outside of the drying cabinet. Dry carefully. See also the `Care’ section later in the manual.

CAUTION!
Read the safety instructions on page 5 before using the cabinet.

OPERATION

There are three sections with hangers in the cabinet. Each section has a number of rails for hanging items to dry.

• Hang the items in the drying cabinet according to how much space they require – not according to their weight.
• Fold up the two bottom hanger sections if long items are to be dried.
• Hang gloves, caps, scarves and similar items on the hanger strips on the inside of the door.
• Pull the hanger hooks in the upper hanger section forward so that the washing can be hung more easily. Push them back when not in use.
• Do not overload the drying cabinet. If you do, the washing will become creased and dry unevenly. Instead, leave a space between the items of clothing if possible.
• If there is a risk of particular items shedding colour, free space should be left around them.
• Do not place shoes or similar items on the shoe rack in such a way that they obstruct air fl ow.
• Avoid drying heavy items of clothing together with lighter items as they have very diff erent drying times.
• Do not hang knitted items. These will stretch unnecessarily as they are heavy when wet.
• Avoid hanging fabrics that are dripping wet in the drying cabinet as the drying cabinet is not intended to collect large quantities of water.
• This also leads to abnormally long drying times.

USER TIPS

■ Always following the washing instructions on the item of clothing if present.
■ If a fabric conditioner or anti-static agent is used, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use of this product.
■ Remove washing that it is already dry. This will reduce drying time for remaining washing.

CAUTION

Do not dry clothing or similar items that have been treated with petrol or other highly volatile and infl ammable substance. This may lead to the formation of an explosive gas mixture.

PLEASE NOTE

If the sealing strip does not close completely tightly or if the door has a tendency to open, this may be due to the cleaning fi lter not having been installed correctly. Make sure that the cleaning fi lter and the fi lter holder are pressed down fully so that no air leakage occurs.

PLEASE NOTE
When the cabinet is cold the door sealing strip may not seal completely. As the appliance heats up the seal will expand and seal completely..

DRYING PROGRAMS

The drying cabinet is equipped with two automatic programs for the drying process:

• NORMAL DRY
• EXTRA DRY
  The programs automatically close the drying process when the fabrics are dry.

SELECTION OF DRYING PROGRAM

• NORMAL DRY – Used for drying of items of normal thickness.
• EXTRA DRY – Used for drying of thicker items, deep drying.

CHILD LOCK

A child lock function can be activated to make sure that the drying process is not stopped or started by mistake
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 described on page 27. When this function is activated, a clock symbol appears on the display.

STARTING DRYING PROGRAM

• LAST USED DRYING PROGRAM
  Press the on/off switch to the “ON” position – Indicated by the display lighting up and showing the last run program. If you want this, press START/STOP.
  Or select another drying program by stepping through with the buttons ARROW UP or ARROW DOWN. Then start the drying program with the START/STOP button.

• DOOR OPEN
  If the door is open when a drying program is started and the START/STOP button is activated, the display will show “close door”. Close the door, and the selected drying program will start.

• IN OPERATION
  The animated symbol (bar) on the left side of the display indicates that the drying process is in progress.

• CONDENSATION WATER TANK
  If the condensation water tank becomes full, the drying process will be interrupted immediately and the display will show ”check water tank”. Empty the water tank and re-start the drying process.

• COOLING
  During the cool-down period the display shows the text ”cool” and a count-down of the remaining time (5 minutes).

• END OF PROGRAM
  When the cool-down period has ended, the drying process is fi nished, and the display shows the text “end” (fl ashing).
  When the START/STOP button is then pressed, the current program ends and the display shows the last used program.

PLEASE NOTE
In standby mode the display goes off after 10 minutes and lights up when any of the buttons on the control panel is activated or the door is opened.

PLEASE NOTE
Empty the condensation water tank after each drying process.

ENDING DRYING PROGRAM

To interrupt a drying process in progress, press START/STOP

DOOR OPENED

If the door is opened while the drying process is in progress, the drying process will continue for another 5 minutes. The display shows “close door” and counts down the 5 minute program pause period.
If the door is closed within this 5 minute period, the drying process will continue. If the door is left open, the drying process will stop after 5 minutes and must be restarted manually.
If you wish to stop the drying process immediately, without a 5 minute period, press START/STOP.

OPTIMISING THE DRYING PROGRAM

You can optimise the two automatic programs for the best possible result. The setting is adjusted on the control panel for the program concerned. Adjustments must be made if it is found that the:

• Washing does not dry suffi ciently.
• Washing is over-dried – long drying time.

INTRODUCTION

The drying cabinet’s two automatic program stop automatically when the laundry is dry. To decide when the washing is dry, a measured value is compared against a factory-set parameter.

• Parameter P 2072 for NORMAL DRY drying program and
• Parameter P 2071 for EXTRA DRY drying program. It is primarily these two parameters that are adjusted to optimise the drying process.
• The NORMAL DRY program is controlled by a moisture sensor.
• EXTRA DRY program is controlled by a moisture sensor and a time factor.
• If it is found that the washing does not dry suffi ciently in the: NORMAL DRY drying program, the parameter value for P 2072 is reduced. EXTRA DRY drying program, the parameter value for P 2071 is increased.
• If it is found that the washing is over-dried, long drying time in the: NORMAL DRY drying program, the parameter value for P 2072 is increased. EXTRA DRY drying program, the parameter value for P 2071 is reduced.

Drying processes must always be optimised in small steps; start by adjusting the parameter concerned 1-2 units up or down, then check the result after the next drying process and make a further adjustment if necessary.

PROCEDURE

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.

PROGRAMMING MODE

• Make sure that the main ON/OFF switch on the drying cabinet is turned off . The display is unlit.
• Hold down the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW buttons simultaneously and press the ON/OFF switch. The display lights up and shows the first setting parameter according to the list below.
  

1. Step through to the relevant parameter by pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key repeatedly. If you go too far, simply continue stepping through until the display shows the correct parameter.
2. When the display shows the correct parameter, for example “P 2072”, press OK to confirm parameter selection. The row now fl ashes with the set value of the parameter.
3. Increase or reduce the parameter value using the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW key.
4. To save the set value, press OK.

RETURN TO OPERATING MODE

To return to operating mode, press DOWN ARROW and then OK

PARAMETER LIST

Parameter| Name| Factory pre-set| **| Min value| Max value| Designates
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
P105**| Language| 1| | 0| 7| 1=Swedish

Setting see page 10

P115| Child lock On/Off| 0| | 0| 1| 0 = Child lock OFF 1 = Child lock ON
P2071| Extra dry| 30| | 0| 60| Control EXTRA DRY drying program
P2072| Normal dry| 27| | 20| 70| Control NORMAL DRY drying program
P2073| Max operating time| 240 (min)| | 60| 360| Control max permitted operating time

RESTORING TO FACTORY SETTING

1. Make sure that the main ON/OFF switch on the drying cabinet is turned off .
   The display is unlit.

2. Hold down the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW buttons simultaneously and press the ON/OFF switch.
   

3. Hold down the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys simultaneously and press OK.
   The factory settings are saved and the display shows the last run program.
   
   Last run program is shown

CARE

CLEANING

PLEASE NOTE
Do not use high-pressure cleaning.

PLEASE NOTE
Cleaning and maintenance must not be performed by children without supervision.

Clean the walls of the cabinet with a mild soap solution on a damp cloth.
Before each drying process the shoe rack must be removed and the cleaning filter, located below the rack, must be cleaned. See illustration.
Brush the cleaning filter clean with the brush supplied.

REPLACEMENT PART

If the mains lead for any reason is damaged, it must be replaced. A genuine spare part can be obtained from the dealer who supplied the cabinet.

PLEASE NOTE

A replacement lead may be installed only by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service agent or other qualified electrician.

SERVICE

Before contacting Service, you should fi nd out the name, article number and serial number of the drying cabinet

This information can be found on the drying cabinet located inside the cabinet.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Check that the mains lead is connected to a power socket.
2. Check that no fuse has tripped.
3. Have you pressed the start button?
4. Is the door closed?
5. Is the water tank in place and emptied?

The display shows Check water tank|

1. Empty the water tank
2. Check that the lid is fitted so that the float arm protrudes out of the opening in the lid and that the arm runs freely.
3. Check that the water tank is turned so that the float arm is inside the tray.
4. If none of the above work, the defective pump safety switch may have been activated. Contact Service.
   

The display shows

CLOSE DOOR

|

1. Check that the door closes tightly so that the door switch is activated. (Located at the bottom of the cabinet on the cover plate in front of the heat pump unit).
2. If necessary, try to tape the switch in position and check whether the warning on the display disappears.
3. If none of the above work contact Service.

The display shows an alarm/error code| This should normally not happen, but if an alarm or error code appears, first try to reset the alarm by holding the Start/Stop button down for 5 sec.

If the problem persists, consult the error code list on page 33 to try to locate the fault. Try to rectify the indicated fault, but if the fault persists the unit (the heat pump box) must be replaced. Contact Service.

Drying takes a long time.|

1. Clean the filter (this should preferably be done after each drying operation).
2. Check that the water tank is empty.
3. Make sure that the correct program has been selected for the type of washing.
4. Make sure that the washing is not soaking wet (poorly spun).
5. Make sure that too much washing has not been hung up.
6. Adjust parameters P2072 and P2071 as described in the chapter on OPTIMISING THE DRYING PROGRAM.

The washing does not become dry.|

1. Make sure that the correct program has been selected for the type of washing.
2. Make sure that too much washing has not been hung up.
3. Adjust parameters 2072 and 2071 as described in the chapter OPTIMISING THE DRYING PROGRAM.

The sealing strip does not seal tightly, the door is ajar.|

1. Check that the cabinet is level. Check with a spirit level, adjust if necessary with the adjusting feet.
2. Check that the cleaning filter and its holder are correctly fitted. The holder must be pressed down against the underlying heat pump unit and locked with the revolving mounting brackets to seal properly.
3. Check that no litter, gravel or similar has ended up beneath the holder of the cleaning filter, as the filter will not seal satisfactorily if this is the case.

LIST OF ERROR CODES

Describes relevant error codes for this product.

Contact Service.
ERROR 04| Max time process| Max time for drying process exceeded (pre-set value 240min can be changed with parameter P 2073).
ERROR 06| Check water pump| Water level in tray too high, has activated switch at float.
Contact Service.
ERROR 12| Timeout communication| The communication between user interface and electronics has been temporarily interrupted. Contact Service.

TECHNICAL DATA

1855mm incl. hinge Width     595mm
Depth     665mm
691mm, incl. door handle
Weight of DC7784HP:| 93kg
Sound level:| A-weighted emission sound pressure level is less than 70dB(A)
Leak tightness test:| 28bar
This product contains fluorinated greenhouse gases.|
Type of refrigerant:| R407C|
Quantity of refrigerant:| 0.30kg|
Total global warming potential factor:| 1774|
CO 2 equivalents:| 0.532t|
Hermetically sealed.|

ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND DRYING TIMES IN DRYING OF SPUN LAUNDRY *)

Program| Energy consumption kWh/kg laundry| Drying time| Temp. max
---|---|---|---
NORMAL DRY| 0,3| 90min| 55°C
EXTRA DRY| 0,4| 120min| 55°C

*) Values may vary depending on:

• spin speed
• temperature, air humidity in the room
• air circulation in the room (supply air, exhaust air)

MANUFACTURING STANDARDS

See cabinet identification plate.

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