If your Asko dryer starts on its own, the most likely culprit is a faulty motor relay, especially when the touchpad and buttons still respond; the relay can send power to the motor without a user command. If the relay checks out, the next suspects are the timer and then the main control board or control board components, which can short or stick and complete the circuit unexpectedly. Less commonly, intermittent start/cancel behavior points to a failing touchpad, user control or display board that is sending false start signals. You can test a relay or timer with a multimeter and the wiring diagram, and you can often spot a bad control board by burned components or obvious shorts, but control boards are not easy to bench-test. If you prefer to replace the part rather than troubleshoot further, enter your model number on RepairClinic.com to find the exact replacement part for your dryer and get the correct motor relay, timer, control board, or touchpad for your machine.
01 - Asko Dryer Motor Relay
If the dryer touchpad is working appropriately, it's possible the motor relay is defective. However, this is not that common of a problem. Before replacing the motor relay, check all the more commonly defective parts. If you determine that all of the other components are working properly, you can test the motor relay by using a multimeter and consulting the wiring diagram to help determine if it is malfunctioning.
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If the dryer touchpad is working appropriately, it's possible the timer is defective. However, this is not that common of a problem. Before replacing the timer, check all the more commonly defective parts. If you determine that all of the other components are working properly, test the timer by using a multimeter and consulting the wiring diagram. If the timer is defective, replace it.
If the dryer touchpad is working appropriately, it's possible the main control board is defective. However, this is not that common of a problem. Before replacing the board, check all of the more commonly defective parts. If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, replace the main control board. (The control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component.)
If the dryer touchpad is working appropriately, it's possible the main control board is defective. However, this is not that common of a problem. Before replacing the board, check all of the more commonly defective parts. If you have determined that all of the other components are working properly, replace the main control board. (The control board cannot be easily tested, but you can try to inspect it for signs of burning or a shorted-out component.)
If the dryer's start/cancel button is only working intermittently, it's likely the user control and display board is malfunctioning and causing the dryer to start running. A new board will need to be installed to resolve the problem.
If the dryer's start/cancel button is only working intermittently, it's likely the user control and display board is malfunctioning and causing the dryer to start running. A new board will need to be installed to resolve the problem.