Does the Asko plug look like the one on this page: http://internationalconfig.com/prod_shot/5466-x.jpg

Not sure...here is a photo of it...

And here is receptacle on the dryer.

The Asko washer has a NEMA 6-20P plug. That's 240V, 20 amps, ground prong, no neutral prong. From what I can find online, the Bosch dryer will have a NEMA 6-15R receptacle. 240V, 15 amps, also ground prong and no neutral prong. Someone sells an adapter to let you plug a 6-20P plug into a 6-15R receptacle. It should be ok as long as the Asko washer doesn't actually draw more than 15 amps.

Here's the adapter cord. The 6-15/20R choice, the one you'd want, actually looks backwards, but presumably it's the right thing in real life.

http://www.customavrack.com/products/990-nema-6-15p-plug-adapters.aspx

Using an adapter to plug a 20 amp into a 15 amp? Probably you can do it and it may work but not quite as well but you probably shouldn't because of the possibility of fire. I think there is an electrical forum and you should ask there. To my knowledge no big draw appliance should be attached on a separate cord. Have you looked on craigslist for a used Asko dryer that's really the easiest/safest/ most cost effective.

The Asko washer may not be a 20 amp appliance even though it has a 20 amp plug. 20 amps at 240V allows 4800 watts, and 15 amps allows 3600 watts. How big is the heater on that Asko? The current ones have 2000W heaters, and the motor and electronics will be nowhere near 1600 watts. The receptacle on the Bosch dryer ought to be protected by a fuse anyway.

Thank you all for your help. Surburbanmd...per washer manual: .the heater rating is 3265w, the rated load of the machine is 3465w, electrical cord is 220v 20a, fuse is 15a. The manual states that if an asko dryer is not to be used then the washer requires a dedicated 220v 20a single phase receptacle.

Practigal...I will post on the electrical forum..good idea. I have searched the net for the past 6 mos for a used model or parts to fix mine with no luck. My set was bought in 1997..the washer still works great but the dryer may need a new motor. I know it is just a matter of time...but I am willing to nurse them along until then.

That's maybe too close for comfort, especially if a blown fuse in the dryer will require a service call. I don't know exactly how they rate the heater wattage...if it's based on 220V, and you have 240V in your house, the heater alone will consume 3885 watts, or just over 16 amps. So I'd say forget it :-( This would work with the current Asko washers, which also have a 20 amp plug, but only a 2000 watt heater.

thanks suburbanmd for taking the time to respond......I thought it would be worth asking. Despite others opinion about the "pain in the a**ko's", I have really liked mine. The worst part is the lack of repairman available to work on them.

I actually got the dryer working yesterday - problem was simply the switch inside the door wasn't making contact with the pin on the door. However last night it shut off and was glowing orange inside. It starts back up but with a grinding noise and the drum is very hard to turn when the machine is off. After much research into the wee hours, it could be the rolling components such as the drum roller or bearing. I do hope it is one of these as these are still available...the belt is no longer available. Any thoughts of what it could be? Do you know if a non-asko belt could be found to match the OEM belt?

Good news...found that the felt seal on the front of the drum had worn/torn so the metal clips holding the drum was rubbing on the plastic housing making the grinding noise and difficult to rotate. Also found a new belt. Now just need to create a felt seal for the front..will post a new inquiry on this one.

Help, me too. If you still are checking this. Asko washer plugs into Asko dryer, dryer has died. Had to send Samsung replacement dryer back (it arrived damaged anyway). Washer plug has one slanted and one straight prong. is there a solution. love the washer.

Ended up donating the .set to salvation army. Bought a new Asko stacking .set. Has been good but I do like the old set better.

Thx rosesr4me. That's what i did Saturday. sigh.

Spent a long time researching and decided it wasn't worth the risk

I have a Asko T712 Dryer that is dead and I have a Asko W6222 washer that plugs into the back of the T712 Dryer. As you know the plug is a funky swedish plug that will not go into a us wall outlet. Also my washer is only plugged up to cold water in the wall? Is there and adapter that I can use to plug my washer into the wall and get a us brand dryer or is my washer only work with an Asko dryer?

Does anyone know if Asko washer and dryer have to stack with the dryer on top? can the dryer go on bottom? i figure its usually on top because it is lighter

X2. The asko washer spins at such a high speed it needs to be placed on the floor. I have had many items vibrate off the top of the dryer when a wash cycle was done