Fisher & Paykel DE4560M1 - User Manual

5 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. ● ● Your dryer is designed to stop operating in the event of power outage. When power ...

6 SAFETY AND WARNINGS ● ● Items that have previously been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with flammable liquids or solids, eg petrol/gasoline, kerosene, dry cleaning solvents, vegetable or cooking oil, acetone, denatured alcohol, some brands of spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax r...

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: ● ● 1 x In...

8 TITLE TO GO HERE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 in...

9 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. 1 Move the dryer into the desired position. Do not lift the dryer by t...

10 Inverted wall mounting installation Your dryer has been designed to be inverted and mounted on the wall above a washer or tub. A wall mounting kit must be used. Inverting allows access to the dryer control panel. Tools and parts required: ● ● Drill and 3mm bit ● ● Phillips head screwdriver Wall m...

11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Inverted wall mounting Min. 50mm clearance Max. lid open height 880mm min. clear anc e t o c eiling Min. 50mm clearance DE7060M = 612mm DE6060M = 612mmDE5060M = 612mm DE4560M = 521mm

12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting dryer on wall 1 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 t...

13 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 sid...

14 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. 1 Turn your dr...

15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product specifications DE4560M DE5060M DE6060M DE7060M Capacity (kg)* 4.5 5 6 7 DIMENSIONS (mm) Width 600 600 600 600 Depth 481 571 571 571 Height 825 825 825 825 ELECTRICAL Volts 220 – 240 220 – 240 220 – 240 220 – 240 Hz 50 50 50 50 Amps (maximum) 10 10 10 10 Rated Pow...

16 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY IMPORTANT! ● ● Check the lint filter is clean before every load. Ensure it is replaced correctly before using your dryer. ● ● The lint filter indicator light will flash at the beginning of every cycle when the machine is switched on, as a reminder to check the lint filter....

17 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 you wish to change a cycle once drying has started, press the button then select the new cycle. Press to restart...

18 DRYER CONTROLS Digital display screen The digital display screen provides feedback on how long the drying cycle has to go. If you have programmed a ‘Delay Start’ (DE7060M, DE6060M and DE5060M models only), the screen will display the time remaining before the cycle starts, along with any messages...

19 SORTING AND LOADING When preparing your load there are some important things to consider: Sorting ● ● 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 and flannelett...

20 SORTING AND LOADING Before you load ● ● Check pockets for items that could damage your clothes or get caught in the dryer. ● ● 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 cl...

21 SORTING AND LOADING Drying times ● ● Drying very small loads is inefficient. Try to dry medium to large loads. ● ● Heavier items (towels and flannelette sheets) will take longer to dry than light items (synthetics and polyester cotton sheets and shirts). ● ● Drying times can be reduced by spinnin...

22 DRYING CYCLES DE7060M 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 to ensure you get the best result. CYCLE DESIGNED FOR DESCRIPTION MAX. LOAD SIZE (kg) DEFAULT DRYNESS LEVEL* DEFAULT DRYING TEMP...

24 DRYING CYCLES DE4560M 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 to ensure you get the best result. CYCLE DESIGNED FOR DESCRIPTION MAX. LOAD SIZE (kg) Everyday* Everyday clothing, eg t-shirts, ...

25 Timed programmes (Time 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. To select the length of time for the cycle press ‘Delay Start ’ (DE7060M, DE6060M and D...

26 DRYING CYCLE OPTIONS Dry Temp (DE7060M, DE6060M and DE5060M only) There are four drying temperatures you can choose from: ● ● High: Clothes temperatures reach up to 80°C. ● ● Medium: Clothes temperatures reach up to 70°C. ● ● Low: Clothes temperatures reach up to 45°C. ● ● No heat: Cool air is bl...

27 Delay Start (DE7060M, DE6060M and DE5060M only) 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 whe...

28 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 disco...

29 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. To stop the b...

30 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 ...

31 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Dryer is beeping, displaying unfamiliar light patterns and/ or a message on the digital display. Dryer has a fault. Refer to page 29. Noises. Dryer is overloaded. Remove some items from the dryer. Dryer has a fault. Continuous beeping or a musica...

32 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 28. Loads not sorted correctly. Dry lint givers separately from lint receivers. Dry similar colours together e...

34 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 ...

35 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...

36 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...

37 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...