New Asko washing machine installation (W2084CW)

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clockdoc

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#317489 21-Oct-2024 15:00

Hi. New user here. My question is a bit random but it's bugging me and I can't find an answer with Google. Have just read the installation guide for the new Asko and most of it is the usual stuff, but at the end it says 'Before connecting the washing machine to the power mains, wait for at least 2 hours until it reaches room temperature.' I did a double take after reading this and for the life of me I can't think of a reason for this. I understand with fridges / freezers / dryers with heat pumps etc. you need to let the compressor oil and refrigerant settle before use, but a washing machine?? Any thoughts?

nzkc

1572 posts

Uber Geek

#3299501 21-Oct-2024 15:16

Not a washer dryer combo is it? One with a heat pump built in or something?

Aside from that. The _only_ thing I can think of would be if it were left out in freezing temperatures and then you hooked it straight up to a hot water mains and did yourself a 60° wash potentially cracking some pipes or something!

wellygary

8328 posts

Uber Geek

#3299507 21-Oct-2024 15:24

Its to make sure that there is no condensation on any of the electrics/electronics, - but in NZ its not really a big issue

its in the IT sector too

https://docs.oracle.com/en/storage/storage-software/oracle-key-manager/3/okmag/acclimate-equipment-environment.html

https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/ts2900tapeautoloader?topic=planning-acclimation

"Server and storage equipment (racks and frames) must be gradually acclimated to the surrounding environment to prevent condensation.

When server and storage equipment (racks and frames) is shipped in a climate where the outside temperature is below the dew point of the destination (indoor location), there’s a possibility that water condensation can form on the cooler inside and outside surfaces of the equipment when the equipment is brought indoors.

Sufficient time must be allowed for the shipped equipment to gradually reach thermal equilibrium with the indoor environment before you remove the shipping bag and energize the equipment."

clockdoc

3 posts

Wannabe Geek

#3299722 21-Oct-2024 22:25

Thanks for both replies. I think you're both on to it. I was wondering about the bit that said 'reaches room temperature', but it didn't make a lot of sense. In the context of northern Europe or Nth America it would though and I suppose those are the main markets for these machines. I just wish they'd specify the actual reason so one doesn't stand around like a dork, unnecessarily waiting for two hours on a mild day...🙂

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