CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions Getting started quickly Dryer controls Sorting and loading Drying cycles Drying cycle options Cleaning your dryer Before you call for service Troubleshooting Manufacturer’s Warranty Customer Care IMPORTANT! Registration SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Register your product with us so we can The models shown in this user guide may provide you with the best service possible.
INTRODUCTION Welcome to your Fisher & Paykel vented dryer. Thank you for purchasing a Fisher & Paykel clothes dryer. We are proud of this dryer and trust it will serve you well for many years. At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic, energy efficient and kind to the environment.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS Meaning of symbols on the dryer Warning: Risk of fire/Flammable materials Read the instructions WARNING! Fire Hazard Only dry fabrics that have been washed with water. ● ● Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly ●...
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SAFETY AND WARNINGS Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the dryer. ● ● Unplug the machine from the power supply when it is not in use. ● ● Do not swing on or put weight on the door. ●...
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These materials can when heated produce fire by spontaneous combustion. The maximum mass of dry textiles depends on your model. DE7060P and DE7060G ● ●...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow the ‘Safety and warnings’ and ‘Installation instructions’ sections carefully before using your dryer! Accessories Please check you received the following accessories with your Fisher & Paykel dryer. You will find them inside the drum: 1 x Drying rack ●...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TITLE TO GO HERE Venting Correct installation is very important for all dryers to ensure maximum efficiency and safety. IMPORTANT! Never run the dryer unless the airflow system is free from obstruction. There must be adequate ventilation to avoid the back flow of gases into the room from appliances burning fuels, including open fires, when operating the dryer.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TITLE TO GO HERE Installation options There are two different ways your dryer can be positioned. Freestanding or inverted and mounted on a wall. Free standing The dryer stands on the floor and can easily be moved into position. Move the dryer into the desired position.
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● ● 2 x Hanging hook ● ● 4 x Wood screws ● ● 6 x Screws for hanging hooks and plastic spacers ● ● DE7060P = 618mm DE7060G = 612mm Min. 50mm clearance Min. 50mm clearance Inverted wall mounting...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TITLE TO GO HERE Inverting the panel Unplug your dryer from the wall. Invert the panel of the dryer by unscrewing the screws on the side of the console (A). Remove the console from the dryer. Unscrew six screws on the inside of the console (B). Rotate the grey panel 180˚...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting dryer on wall Determine the position of the dryer on the wall and mark the bracket position. A minimum of 50mm is needed between the top of the dryer and the ceiling for ease of installation. If mounting above a washing machine, allow sufficient room to open the lid of the...
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before a rear venting option is installed the dryer must be changed from the front venting factory setup. Remove the outlet grille from the front left-hand side and replace with the outlet cover from the rear left-hand side. These covers should be gently pried at the sides to prevent damage.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Completing the installation Installation test cycle IMPORTANT! Ensure the installation test cycle is completed before you dry any items in your dryer. This is to check that your dryer is installed correctly and that it is functioning properly prior to use.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product specifications DE7060G DE7060P Capacity (kg)* DIMENSIONS (mm) Width Depth Height ELECTRICAL Volts 220 – 240 220 – 240 Amps (maximum) Rated Power (W) 1770 1770 * Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the dryer can dry at any one time.
Press ‘Power’ to activate your dryer. Your dryer will default to the ‘Everyday’ cycle. Select your desired drying cycle by turning the SmartTouch™ Control Dial (DE7060P only) or gently touching the cycle button of your choice. Select your preferred drying options, using the SmartTouch™ buttons on the right hand side of the panel (if you wish to select options different from the default options for the cycle).
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GETTING STARTED QUICKLY If you make an invalid selection the dryer will beep to alert you. ● ● When the cycle finishes, your dryer will beep and then turn off automatically. If the ● ● ‘Wrinkle Free’ option has been selected the dryer will rotate the drum periodically blowing cool air into the drum to help minimise wrinkling and creasing of your load.
DRYER CONTROLS SmartTouch™ Control Dial The SmartTouch™ Control Dial (DE7060P only) provides easy and efficient drying cycle selection. As you rotate the dial, the icon of the drying cycle selected will be illuminated, along with the default settings for SmartTouch™ Control Dial that cycle on the right side of the control panel.
Bulky items – Small Bulky Medium Only dry one bulky item at a time and doona/duvet, sleeping (DE7060P only) place a few knotted towels into the bags and jackets dryer at the same time to ensure the bulky item moves around evenly.
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It is a good idea to dry ‘permanent press’ type garments (eg business shirts) together ● ● on the ‘Easy Iron’ cycle (DE7060P only) or a separate cycle with the ‘Wrinkle Free’ option on. This will help reduce wrinkling and the need for ironing. To reduce tangling Load items individually.
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A drying rack is installed in your dryer when it leaves the factory. When you are using the drying rack you must select the ‘Rack Dry’ cycle (DE7060P only) or the ‘Time Dry’ cycle with ‘Med’ or ‘Low’ Dry Temp selected, do not use ‘High’ Dry Temp.
DRYING CYCLES DE7060P model Your dryer has a number of drying cycles to suit your laundry needs. Selecting the most appropriate cycle for each particular load will help ensure you get the best result. DEFAULT DEFAULT MAX. LOAD CYCLE DESIGNED FOR...
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DRYING CYCLES DE7060G model Your dryer has a number of drying cycles to suit your laundry needs. Selecting the most appropriate cycle for each particular load will help ensure you get the best result. DEFAULT DEFAULT MAX. LOAD CYCLE DESIGNED FOR DESCRIPTION DRYNESS DRYING...
DRYING CYCLE OPTIONS Timed programmes (Time Dry, Rack Dry, Air Dry) The dryer dries for the selected time regardless of the level of moisture in your clothes. It is important to check the clothes throughout the timed programmes to avoid over drying. Drying cycles All drying cycles default to the recommended options for that cycle based on the average expected load to be dried using that cycle.
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DRYING CYCLE OPTIONS Wrinkle Free If you wish to minimise wrinkling, select one of the ‘Wrinkle Free’ options. At the end of the cycle, the drum will rotate periodically and cool air will be circulated through the load to minimise wrinkling and creasing. This is particularly useful if you cannot remove the items immediately after the cycle ends.
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DRYING CYCLE OPTIONS Delay Start The ‘Delay Start’ option enables you to delay the start of the drying cycle from between 5 minutes and 12 hours. Times you can select are 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, then hourly up to 12 hours. This can be useful to time your drying to finish when you arrive home from work, or to start when power rates are lower.
CLEANING YOUR DRYER When you have finished using your dryer Unplug the dryer from the power socket. ● ● Wipe around the door to remove any remaining condensation and/or foreign matter. ● ● Clear the lint filter. ● ● Cleaning your dryer Before you start cleaning your dryer, ensure that it is disconnected from the power (ie unplug the dryer from the power socket).
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Your dryer is capable of diagnosing a number of its own problems. It will sound a continuous series of beeps and display a code when it has a problem that you can correct yourself. All control panel lights will turn off and a code will be displayed to inform you what the problem is.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a list of problems you may encounter when using this appliance and some suggestions that may help to correct the problem. If you still have problems, please contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO...
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Remove some items from the dryer. Creasing. Cycle selection not Select the ‘Easy Iron’ cycle appropriate for the load. (DE7060P only), or ‘Wrinkle Free’ option to minimise creasing. Dryer is overloaded. Remove some items from the dryer. ‘Dry Temp’ and/or ‘Dryness Try selecting a lower ‘Dry Temp’...
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Linting. Lint filter not cleaned or Ensure the lint filter is cleaned after replaced. every cycle and replaced correctly. Refer to page 27. Loads not sorted correctly. Dry lint givers separately from lint receivers. Dry similar colours together eg light coloured items with light coloured items, dark items with dark items.
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Do not place folded items in the dryer. Incorrect cycle selection. Try using the ‘Easy Iron’ cycle (DE7060P only) or ‘Wrinkle free’ option selected to dry shirts. Refer to pages 22 and 23. Load size too large. Try drying smaller load sizes. Some cycles have a lower maximum load size.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this vented clothes dryer covering parts and labour for servicing within the country of purchase. Fisher & Paykel undertakes to: Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of the product, the serial number of which appears on the product, which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS of the date of purchase.
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MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY Service under this Manufacturer’s Warranty must be provided by a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician (refer to the ‘Customer Care’ section at the back of this book). Such service shall be provided during normal business hours. This Manufacturer’s Warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim. For Australian Customers This Manufacturer’s Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights.
CUSTOMER CARE Before you call for service or assistance... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your user guide and check: Your product is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. You have read the ‘Before you call for service’, ‘Fault codes’ and ‘Troubleshooting’ sections at the back of the book.
CUSTOMER CARE *If you call, write or contact us via our website please provide: your name and address, model number, serial number, date of purchase and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance.
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