Fisher & Paykel DEGX1US - Manuals

The area in which the dryer is located must be kept clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapours and liquids. A dryer produces combustible lint so the area around the dryer must be cleaned regularly to keep it free of lint. This dryer can only be vented from the re...

Dimensions Lid clearance Check that there is enough clearance for the lid to fully open. �� �� �� �� � �� �� � � � �� � � � �� �� � � �� � �� �� � �� �� � � �� � � �� � ������� �� � � � �� �� � � �� � �� �� � � �� �� � � � ��� ������� Exhaust outlet location 13 7 / 8 " (352mm) 13 1 / 8 " (33...

Mobile home installation The installation of the dryer in a mobile home must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 {formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24 HUD (Part 280), 1975} for the United States. When i...

Exhausting The dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. This will prevent the build up of lint and moisture in the room in which it is located and reduce the risk of fire. WA R N I N G Fire Hazard The dryer must be vented to the outdoors.Use rigid or thick wall flexible metal exhaust duct.Do not use...

To reduce condensation, insulate any ducting which passes through unheated areas. Slope the duct gently downwards to the hood, to drain condensation and reduce lint build up. Avoid sag or loops in the duct as they may collect and store water and accumulate lint. Before using an existing exhaust duct...

Choose a route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. When using elbows (rigid duct) or making turns (thick wall flexible metal duct), allow as much room as possible. With thick wall flexible metal duct ben...

Alternative installation for close clearances Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation. A close-clearance installation is shown. swivel collar sections separate, fittings can face same or opposite beveled edges allow corner installations swivel collar wall c...

Exhaust venting WA R N I N G Fire Hazard Use heavy metal exhaust duct.Do not use a plastic exhaust duct.Do not use thin metal foil exhaust duct.Failure to do so can result in death or fire. 1. Read the exhaust section (page 8–12) before installing the exhaust system to determine the maximum allowabl...

Installation Parts and literature are packaged inside the dryer drum. WA R N I N G Excess Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install the dryer.Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. Only remove the packaging at the customer’s premises. This will ensure the appliance arriv...

Fitting the front feet Note: Dryer is usually supplied with feet fitted and protruding the correct distance. 1. Tilt the dryer back using a hand trolley and making sure the trolley and dryer are secure.2. Fit a rubber insert to each plastic foot as shown. 3. Screw the feet into the foot retainers on...

Electrical requirements WA R N I N G Electric Shock Hazard Use a new UL approved 30-ampere power cord or direct wire cable.Use a UL approved strain relief.Disconnect power before making electrical connections.Connect neutral wire (white or center wire) to center terminal.On all four wire installatio...

WA R N I N G Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure appliance is wired or plugged into a grounded outlet.Do not use an adaptor.Do not use an extension cord.Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Grounding instructions WA R N I N G Electrical Shock Hazard Chec...

Power supply cord requirements for U.S.A  Only a UL listed power-supply cord kit at least 6ft (1.8m) long and rated 120/240 V min, 30 A and marked with use for clothes dryers shall be used.  This shall have ring terminals to connect to the dryer.  The UL-rated strain relief included with it shall...

Electrical connections Please read Electrical requirements and grounding instructions on pages 16–18 first. The DEGX1 electric model of the SmartLoad™ dryer is manufactured for a 3-wire connection system. The dryer frame is grounded by a link to the neutral conductor on the dryer terminal block. If ...

3-wire connections plus separate grounding connector For use where local codes do not permit grounding through the Neutral wire. Use approved 3-wire Power Supply Cord or a 3-wire Cable for Direct Wiring as described on page 18. A separate 10AWG copper grounding wire is required. 1. Remove the termin...

Level machine Check the dryer is level, and make necessary adjustments to the front levelling feet.The rear levelling feet are self adjusting. Final installation check list Check that:  No plastic or flexible metal foil is used in the exhaust ducting.  Exhaust is rigid ducting or thick wall flexib...