Fisher & Paykel Front loading dryers Installation Instructions And User Manual
Fisher & Paykel Front loading dryers Installation Instructions And User Manual

Fisher & Paykel Front loading dryers Installation Instructions And User Manual

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Front loading dryers
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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions and user guide Front loading dryers NZ AU...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions Installation options Installation – Electronic and Auto-timer 4.5 kg dryers Installation – Auto-timer 3.5 kg dryer Specifications Dryer wall mounting instructions Before you dry Sorting and loading Cleaning the lint filter Electronic dryer Using your dryer Dryness levels 1 hour settings...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Fisher & Paykel dryer. Your new dryer will give you the convenience of tumble drying and your clothes the advantage of not being subjected to the harsh overdrying effects of the sun. Your clothes will feel softer, retain their shape better and will require less ironing.
  • Page 5: Safety And Warnings

    Safety and warnings WARNING! Fire Hazard Only dry fabrics that have been washed with water. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. Dry on Airing. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted outdoors. Take care to prevent the accumulation of lint around the exhaust opening and surrounding area.
  • Page 6 Safety and warnings Lint Accumulated lint in the dryer can become a fire hazard, it also reduces the efficiency of the dryer by causing longer drying times and increased power consumption. Clean the lint filter before every load. Ensure the area around the dryer is clear of lint. At regular intervals have the interior of the dryer cleaned of any accumulated lint.
  • Page 7: Installation Options

    Installation options Important! The dryer must be installed in a suitable location. Do not install the dryer behind a lockable door, sliding door, or behind a door where the hinge is on the opposite side to that of the dryer door. Ensure the dryer door can always be opened fully. There are several different ways you can install your dryer.
  • Page 8: Installation - Electronic And Auto-Timer 4.5 Kg Dryers

    Installation – Electronic and Auto-timer 4.5 kg dryers 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 backflow of gases into the room from appliances burning fuels, including open fires, when operating the dryer.
  • Page 9 Installation – Electronic and Auto-timer 4.5 kg dryers Flush venting The dryer is vented through a hole in the wall, using a galvanised metal pipe or flexible hose. This is suitable for floor and wall mounted dryers installed against an outside wall. Flexible Hose 400 mm Part No.
  • Page 10: Installation - Auto-Timer 3.5 Kg Dryer

    Installation – Auto-timer 3.5 kg dryer Dryer position The Auto-timer 3.5 kg dryer is front venting. The air is taken in through the grill at the rear of the dryer and vented out through the grill in the door. The dryer should be positioned so that the air intake at the rear is unrestricted.
  • Page 11: Dryer Wall Mounting Instructions

    Dryer wall mounting instructions Tools and parts required: 1 x drill and 3 mm bit 1 x Phillips screw driver 2 x wood screws (14 x 50 timbertite screws) 1 x screw driver 1 x helper to lift dryer onto bracket Extra tools and parts for mounting onto a concrete wall: 1 x 6 mm bit 2 x expanding bolts (M6 x 50)
  • Page 12 Dryer wall mounting instructions Ensure bracket is securely fastened at both ends (eg. into the stud). Fit 0 100 WALL VENT HOLE timber slats if necessary. Ceiling 70 mm Bracket holes For the average Fit spacers person the as shown recommended height for the bracket is...
  • Page 13: Before You Dry

    Before you dry Sorting and loading To get the most efficient use of your dryer we recommend you sort your loads. Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tell you if they can be safely tumble dried. Close zippers, hooks and eyes, etc to reduce snagging and tangling.
  • Page 14: Cleaning The Lint Filter

    Cleaning the lint filter Electronic and Auto-timer 4.5 kg dryers It is important to clean the lint filter regularly, as the lint produced in the drying process can become a fire hazard if it is allowed to accumulate in or around your dryer. The lint filter is located in the door opening.
  • Page 15: Electronic Dryer

    Electronic dryer Your Electronic dryer takes the guess work out of choosing drying times by sensing the dryness of the load. When your dryer senses that the clothes have dried to the dryness level you have selected, the dryer will automatically turn itself off. Using your dryer Clean the lint filter before every load.
  • Page 16: Hour Settings

    Electronic dryer 1 hour setting The 1 hour setting is a manual cycle which dries continuously for 60 minutes. The manual cycle does not sense when your clothes are dry. You can use the 1 hour setting when using a drying rack to dry shoes, hats and other items that are best dried without tumbling.
  • Page 17: Temperature Settings

    Electronic dryer Temperature settings This dryer has 3 temperature settings; Regular, Low and Airing. The Regular setting is for drying most fabrics. The Low setting is for drying delicates and synthetics. It is half heat so the temperatures are lower for maximum care of the fabrics. The Airing setting is a cycle designed to freshen up garments.
  • Page 18: Auto-Timer Dryer

    Auto-timer dryer The Auto-timer dryer has been designed so you can select how long you want the clothes to dry for. So you know exactly when your clothes will be ready. Using your dryer Clean the lint filter before every load. Load the clothes into the dryer.
  • Page 19: Drying Times

    Auto-timer dryer Airing / Cool down When the Auto-timer dryer has finished drying it will automatically go into a 13 – 15 minute airing or cool down cycle. During airing the drum tumbles and cool air is blown through the clothes.
  • Page 20: Drying Rack

    Drying rack 4.5 kg dryers only A drying rack is available to dry shoes, hats and other items that are best dried without tumbling. How to use the drying rack Place the locating pin at the end of the drying rack into the hole in the centre of the rear of the dryer drum.
  • Page 21: Operating Problems

    Operating problems If your dryer is not operating properly use the checklist below to find the possible solution. Pressing POWER or setting the timer does not turn the machine on. Is the electrical cord plugged in? Is the power switched on at the wall? Is the door securely closed? Could your household power supply be at fault? Try plugging in another electrical appliance.
  • Page 22: Manufacturers Warranty

    Manufacturers warranty The purchaser automatically receives a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Product 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.
  • Page 23: Customer Care

    Customer care Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: Your appliance is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. You have read the Trouble Shooting section. If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to the following: In New Zealand if you need assistance...* Call your Fisher &...
  • Page 24 Header Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2007. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time.

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