Fisher & Paykel DE8060P3 - Manuals

4 SAFETY AND WARNINGS When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following: Dryer use z This dryer has been designed for domestic use only, not for commercial applications, such as massage/beauty clinics where there may be increased lint accumulation or flammabl...

5 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Lint z 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. z Clean the lint filter before every load. z Ensure the area around the dryer is clear of lint. z At regula...

6 SAFETY AND WARNINGS Spontaneous combustion IMPORTANT! To reduce the risk of fire in a tumble dryer the following should be observed: z Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil are a fire hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer. z Oil-affected items can ign...

7 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: z 1 x Dryi...

8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation options Your dryer can be installed one of two ways, either freestanding, or stacked on top of a Fisher & Paykel front loading washer (specific models only). 1 Free standing The dryer stands on the floor and can easily be moved into position. 2 Stacking Y...

9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Draining The dryer is equipped with a condenser unit which accumulates water during the drying cycle. This water is collected in the removable water tank located at the top left of the dryer. The accumulated water must be emptied after each drying cycle. However you can a...

10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection 1 This appliance must be connected to a 220V – 240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, 10A electrical supply. 2 Uncoil the power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover and plug into a power socket. 3 Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet protected by a...

11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Machine specifications DE8060P Capacity (kg)* 8 DIMENSIONS (mm) Width 600 Depth 645 Height** 850 Length of drain hose 1300 ELECTRICAL Volts 220 – 240 HZ 50 Amps (maximum) 10 Heating Power (W) 1800 * Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the machine can dry a...

12 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY z Check the lint filter is clean and the water tank is empty before every load. Ensure both are replaced correctly before using your dryer. z Sort and load items into the dryer drum, ensuring no items are in the way of the door. Close the door (you will hear it click shut)...

13 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY z If you make an invalid selection the dryer will beep to alert you. z When the cycle finishes, your dryer will beep and then turn off automatically. If the ‘Wrinkle Free’ option has been selected the machine will rotate the drum periodically blowing cool air into the drum...

14 DRYER CONTROLS SmartTouch™ Control Dial The SmartTouch™ Control Dial 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 that cycle on the right side of the control panel. SmartT...

15 SORTING AND LOADING When preparing your load there are some important things to consider: Sorting z It is best that you sort your garments before placing them into the dryer. Sort into loads of similar items, and loads that will take similar times to dry. Heavier items (eg towels, t-shirts and fl...

16 SORTING AND LOADING Before you load z Check pockets for items that could damage your clothes or get caught in the dryer. z Close zippers, hooks and eyes, and other fastenings (ie fasten the openings of duvet/doona covers), and remove loose bra wires. These may damage both your dryer and your clot...

17 SORTING AND LOADING Drying times z Drying very small loads is inefficient. Try to dry medium to large loads. z Heavier items (towels, T-shirts, flannelette sheets) will take longer to dry than light items (synthetics and polyester cotton sheets and shirts). z Spin clothes at the highest spin spee...

18 DRYING CYCLES 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. CYCLE DESIGNED FOR DESCRIPTION MAX. LOAD SIZE (KG) DEFAULT DRYNESS LEVEL* DEFAULT DRYING TEMP Everyday** Every...

19 DRYING CYCLE OPTIONS All drying cycles default to the recommended options for that cycle based on the average expected load to be dried using that cycle. You can vary the options (eg ‘Dryness Level’, ‘Dry Temp’) to create your desired cycle. Note: some options are not available on some cycles, fo...

20 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 ...

21 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 ho...

22 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER When you have finished using your dryer z Unplug the machine from the power socket. z Wipe around the door to remove any remaining condensation and foreign matter. z Clear the lint filter and empty the water tank (if not set up to automatically drain). Cleaning your dryer Be...

23 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Emptying the water collection tank During the drying cycle steam condenses into water and is collected in the water tank, located at the top left of the dryer. It is important to empty the water tank after every load. There is an indicator light that will illuminate when the...

24 CARING FOR YOUR DRYER Cleaning the sensors There are humidity sensors in your machine that detect whether the laundry is dry or not. These sensors need to be cleaned periodically (we recommend approximately four times a year). To clean the sensors: 1 Open the door of your machine. 2 Allow the mac...

25 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE User warnings 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 inf...

26 FAULT CODES When a continuous series of beeps is sounded, all the lights turn off on the control panel and a number appears on the display, a fault has occurred. The dryer will automatically enter this mode if a fault occurs. The fault code will be displayed as followed by a number on the digital...

27 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 ...

29 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Dryer is not draining. Drain hose not connected to the water tank. Ensure the drain hose is connected correctly (refer to page 9). Water tank not in place correctly. Ensure water tank is properly in place. Drain hose or drain blocked or damaged. ...

31 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Linting. Lint filter not cleaned or replaced. Ensure the lint filter is cleaned after every cycle and replaced correctly. Refer to page 22. Dryer is overloaded. Remove some items from the dryer. Loads not sorted correctly. Dry lint givers separat...

32 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Dye transfer. White/ light and coloured items not separated before drying. Remember to separate white/light and coloured items before placing them in the dryer. Wet items left sitting in the dryer for long periods of time before drying. Do not le...

33 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Condenser 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 own...

34 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 W...

35 CUSTOMER CARE Before you call for service or assistance... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your user guide and check: 1 Your product is correctly installed. 2 You are familiar with its normal operation. 3 You have read the ‘Before you call for service’, ‘Fault codes’ and ‘Troublesh...

36 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. Product details can...