Fisher & Paykel DE50F56E1 - User Manual

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

21 Customer Care Product details Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Ltd. Model/Serial No. Date of Purchase Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country