Page 3 - Contents; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Caution, risk of fire – this is a safety symbol.
1 Introduction 2 Safety and warnings 3 Installation instructions Installation options 5 Installation – Electronic auto-sense and Rear-vented auto-timer dryers 6 Installation – Door-vented auto-timer dryer 8 Specifications 8 Dryer wall mounting instructions 9 Before you dry Sorting and loading 11 Cle...
Page 4 - Introduction
2 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 ...
Page 5 - Safety and warnings; Fire Hazard; Dryer use
3 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.Do not stop a tumble clothes dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless all items are re...
Page 6 - Lint; Spontaneous combustion
4 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 re...
Page 7 - Installation options; All models
5 Installation options Fig. 1 Free standing 115 mm Fig. 2 Plinth height Fig. 3 Upright wall mounting Minimum lid clearance M in. clear anc e for dr yer = 860 mm Fig. 4 Inverted wall mounting Washer** Compact = 435 mm Medium = 475 mm Large = 525 mm Important! The dryer must be installed in a suitable...
Page 8 - External venting; DO NOT
6 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...
Page 9 - Internal venting; Installation – Electronic auto-sense
7 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.Kit Vent External 400 mm Hose Part No. 460754 Movable venting The dryer is vented using a flexible hose...
Page 10 - Electronic auto-sense and; Installation – Door-vented auto-timer dryer
8 Dryer position The Door-vented auto-timer dryer is front venting, whereby the air is taken in through the grill at the rear of the dryer and vented out through the grill in the door at the front. The dryer should be positioned so that the air intake at the rear is unrestricted. The minimum clearan...
Page 11 - Weight Hazard; Dryer wall mounting instructions
9 Tools and parts required: 1 x drill and 3 mm bit1 x Phillips screw driver2 x wood screws (14 x 50 timbertite screws)1 x screw driver1 x helper to lift dryer onto bracket Extra tools and parts for mounting onto a concrete wall: 1 x 6 mm bit2 x expanding bolts (M6 x 50)1 x adjustable spanner Note: r...
Page 13 - Capacity; Model; Sorting and loading; Lint Givers; To reduce creasing; Before you dry
11 Capacity The maximum capacity of your dryer (when the load is dry) is as follows: Model NZ/AU SG Electronic auto-sense dryer 5.0 kg 6.0 kg Rear-vented auto-timer dryer 5.0 kg 6.0 kg Door-vented auto-timer dryer 4.0 kg N/A Note: capacity ratings vary due to the qualifying criteria of different mar...
Page 14 - Cleaning the lint filter
12 Electronic auto-sense and Rear-vented auto-timer dryers It is important to clean the lint filter after every load, 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. 1 Remove t...
Page 15 - Using your dryer; Dryness levels; Light to Medium Settings
13 Your Electronic auto-sense 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 1 Clean the lint filter ...
Page 16 - Pausing the dryer
14 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. Note: it is impo...
Page 17 - Temperature settings; Delay start; Wrinkle free
15 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 outputs half the amount of heat compared to the regular setting, so the temperatures are lower fo...
Page 18 - Drying cycles
16 Your 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 1 Clean the lint filter before every load. 2 Load the clothes into the dryer and close the door. 3 Turning the dial clockwise o...
Page 19 - Drying times; Load comparison; Drying rack; How to use the drying rack
17 Rear and Door-vented auto-timer dryers Airing / Cool down When the dryer has finished drying it will automatically go into a 12 minute airing or cool down cycle. During airing the drum tumbles and cool air is blown through the clothes. This reduces creasing if the clothes are left in the dryer. T...
Page 20 - Operating problems
18 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 ...
Page 21 - Manufacturer’s Warranty; Note; This Warranty DOES NOT cover; For Australian Customers
19 Manufacturer’s Warranty You automatically receive 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 ma...
Page 22 - Before you call for service or assistance...; Customer Care
20 Before you call for service or assistance… Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: 1 Your appliance is correctly installed. 2 You are familiar with its normal operation. 3 You have read the problem solving at the back of the book. If after checking these points y...
Page 23 - Product details
21 Customer Care Product details Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Ltd. Model/Serial No. Date of Purchase Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country