Fisher & Paykel Intuitive DEIX1, User Manual

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Page 3: ...play Screen 21 All About the Option Button 21 Progress Screen 22 The Options Creasables Time Dry 23 End of Cycle Beeps Reminders Cycle Tips Troubleshooting 24 Lifecycles Family Allergy Towels Shirts Lingerie 25 Special Freshen Up Warm Up Pillows 25 Bulky Blankets Jeans Duvet Doona 26 Using Your Dryer Sorting Loading 27 Lint Bucket 28 Lidlock Power failure 29 Cleaning 30 If your Intuitive Dryer Bee...

Page 4: ...ghout this guide are safety messages and instructions it is important that you understand and follow them Warranty Years of development and rigorous testing ensure that you have bought a world class product In the unlikely event that a problem should occur refer to the warranty section at the back of this Guide refer to Manufacturers Warranty page 34 If you have a problem with your dryer refer to ...

Page 5: ...lose to the dryer Do not plug the dryer into an extension cord Make sure the supply cable is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subject to stress or damage Use WARNING To reduce the risk of electrocution or injury Do not allow children to play inside around or with this dryer or any other appliance Never climb on climb into or stand on the dryer top lid or drum Do ...

Page 6: ...r items that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with flammable liquids or solids e g petrol kerosene dry cleaning solvents vegetable or cooking oil waxes or other flammable or explosive substances Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone denatured alcohol petrol kerosene some brands of spot removers turpentine waxes and wax removers Do not...

Page 7: ...ecloths or babies bibs or waterproof nappy covers If these items must be dried use only the Air Dry cycle Never use heat to dry in the dryer rubber items also known as latex foam such as rubber backed articles clothes fitted with foam rubber pads pillows or shoes containing rubber Only dry using the Air Dry cycle Foam rubber material can when heated produce fire by spontaneous combustion WARNING T...

Page 8: ...It must exhaust air outside Before installing the dryer ensure that there is sufficient height to fully open the lid Allow sufficient room behind the dryer for the exhaust The air intake is at the rear of the dryer Ensure that there is a sufficient air passage on each side of the dryer for intake air Exhaust Outlet Location 352mm 333mm Exhaust outlet 111mm Does not include foot height Note These a...

Page 9: ...uel burning appliance can be installed in the same alcove or cupboard The top opening area in the door must be a minimum of 300cm2 and the bottom opening area must have a minimum of 160cm2 Louvered doors with at least the minimum air openings are acceptable These openings must never be obstructed Minimum installation clearances are required but more clearance is recommended ...

Page 10: ...or rigid galvanized metal duct is recommended Using ducts larger than 100mm diameter may result in more lint accumulating Using straight rigid metal ducting will minimize lint accumulation Thick wall flexible metal ducting may be used but care must be exercised to avoid sharp bends which may squash the duct and cause blockages Plastic or metal foil flexible duct can kink sag be punctured reduce ai...

Page 11: ...of the exhaust duct system depends upon The type of ducts rigid or flexible The number of elbows or bends used 1 Refer to the exhaust duct length chart for the maximum duct lengths you can use Do not use duct runs longer than specified in the exhaust duct length charts refer to next page Longer duct systems will Accumulate lint creating a potential fire hazard Shorten the life of the dryer Reduce ...

Page 12: ...stomer Care Centre as on page 35 Alternative Installation for Close Clearances Venting systems come in many varieties Select the type best for your installation A typical close clearance installation is shown Extra long band clamp for dryer connection sections separate fittings can face same or opposite swivel collar swivel collar wall connection telescoping sections beveled edges allow corner ins...

Page 13: ... result in death fire or electrical shock Dryer Connection A suitably qualified person must do the electrical part of the dryer installation 1 Ensure the supply cable is isolated from the supply 2 Remove the terminal block cover plate and retain the screw for step 7 3 Fit the cable clamp supplied in the top packer under the dryer 4 Thread the power supply cable thought the cable clamp 5 Connect th...

Page 14: ...er is in a suitable location for installation Consider installing the dryer before the washing machine in a side by side installation this will allow better access to electrical and exhaust connections Remove Packaging 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...

Page 15: ...ticles while still efficiently drying more robust regular and denim loads Reverse Action Tumbling The drum reverses regularly so your clothes dry more evenly without roping or tangling Lint Bucket The lint filter is automatically scraped clean during the drying cycle and the lint is deposited into the lint bucket No touching or scraping lint any more Airflow is more efficient as it is never restri...

Page 16: ... reaches the top of the transparent section refer to Lint Bucket page 28 D Press Power E Fabric Type Choose the fabric type that most represents the items in your load Your dryer defaults to a MIXED fabric type to change it press either the UP or DOWN arrow A description of each cycle will pop up on the display screen as you scroll through the lights For more information on the cycles refer to pag...

Page 17: ...he progress of the load as well as displaying messages to help you with the overall running of your machine I Options Menu Choose any options you want by scrolling through the OPTIONS MENU Press the OPTIONS button Scroll through the options by using the UP and DOWN arrows To select an OPTION press ADJUST Once a selection has been made press HOME to return to the main screen Refer to page 23 J Life...

Page 18: ... or CASUAL setting instead of the MIXED setting There are five FABRIC TYPES programmed into your Intuitive dryer as well as an AIR DRY option HEAVY The HEAVY setting has been designed to provide a long high heat cycle for heavy fabrics and denims that tend to have thick and bulky seams This setting dries for longer intervals to ensure heavy items are fully dry MIXED The MIXED setting has a High he...

Page 19: ...uld cause damage to fibres AIR DRY The AIR DRY option is for items requiring drying without heat Perfect for airing clothes or to freshen up garments that have been packed in a suitcase or drawer Press the FABRIC TYPE button DOWN until the AIR DRY light is glowing A second screen will automatically pop up to show AIR DRY time options Use the ADJUST button to choose the length of time you wish to d...

Page 20: ... defaults to the DRY Setting To change this press the HOW DRY button until the dryness setting you want is highlighted If you choose the DAMP DRY or DRY EXTRA DRY setting two lights will be displayed At the end of the cycle if the clothes are still damp or are too dry next time adjust the dryness level on the touch pad to meet your personal preferences Dryness Level Descriptions EXTRA DRY This is ...

Page 21: ... drying options you can use The buttons and the display screen on the right hand side of the panel are used to select and display the different options To Select a Drying Option 1 Push either the Options UP or Options DOWN arrow The Options menu will then be displayed 2 Scroll through the options by using either the UP or DOWN arrows To select an option use the ADJUST button The option will be hig...

Page 22: ...he word DRYING until it senses that your load is becoming damp The word DAMP will appear when the dryer senses that the load is becoming dry This is the stage that you can remove delicate garments you wish to hang dry The word DAMP DRY appears when the dryer senses that the clothes are almost dry It will continue drying until it reaches the HOW DRY level you have selected Once it reaches the dryne...

Page 23: ...ach tumble Intuitive dryer will give an end of cycle beep to remind you that the load is dry and can be removed To stop the dryer press either POWER or START PAUSE Intuitive dryer will open the drum door and unlock the lid so you can remove your clothes CREASABLES can be selected on any cycle 2 TIME DRY There are three timed cycles You can choose between 20 40 and 80 minutes A COOLING period of 10...

Page 24: ...ADJUST button to select OFF then press HOME to save your setting also refer to page 28 6 REMINDER ADD SOFTENER SHEETS If you add fabric softener sheets to your dryer you can select this option to remind you to add them at the beginning of each cycle To activate the reminder scroll to Options screen 6 press the ADJUST button to select ON then press HOME to save your setting 7 CYCLE TIPS Cycle tips ...

Page 25: ...business and dress shirts It uses a medium heat Autosensing selected Dry dryness level with the Creasables option selected to reduce creasing LINGERIE This is an extra gentle cycle for delicate fabrics It has been designed for garments that you previously may have been reluctant to put into the dryer e g lingerie and synthetics This cycle dries using the Light Fabric Type setting Autosensing the D...

Page 26: ...vent mildew from forming JEANS This cycle has been designed for drying denims or similar heavyweight items like jeans and thick towels which are bulky or have thick seams The Jeans lifecycle has been tailored to dry these items This cycle uses High Heat the Heavy Fabric Type and has the CREASABLES option selected DUVET DOONA Duvets Doonas are very bulky items and can be difficult to dry It is impo...

Page 27: ... with screen printing are turned inside out to ensure the screen printing does not stick to the drum Garments with hooks or zippers need to be fastened and where possible turned inside out Place undergarments in a net bag to provide protection from other items in the load Loading Garments need to be loaded properly to reduce the likelihood of them creasing and to ensure the load is dried evenly Ma...

Page 28: ...formed every time lint builds up on the filter Apart from the benefit of not having to scrape the lint after every cycle it also means the drying efficiency is not affected by lint build up during the drying cycle The lint bucket is located inside the dryer on the left hand side You can remove it by gently pulling the handle and lifting outwards It slots easily back into place This lint bucket doe...

Page 29: ... not be automatically opened If this occurs it is best if the dryer is not interfered with When the power is restored the dryer will automatically resume operating However if it does not automatically open first close the lid and start the dryer in the usual manner after 5 seconds press START PAUSE This will cause Intuitive to open correctly with the lid unlocked If it is absolutely necessary to r...

Page 30: ...your dryer caused by pre treatment products will not be covered by your warranty Stains If stains appear inside the drum of your machine mix a detergent and water paste or use a non flammable liquid cleaner and wipe over the stain with a soft cloth Then tumble old towels for 20 30 minutes on the AIR DRY setting to remove all traces of the cleaner Lint Bucket The lint bucket will need to be emptied...

Page 31: ...ted squashed or blocked Is the piping bent kinked or clogged Does it need to be cleaned Machine is beeping and I can t LOCK THE LID Close the lid and press START PAUSE If the lid is already closed open the lid and close it again then press START PAUSE Disconnect from the power either by unplugging the dryer or turning off the circuit breaker that supplies it Wait 10 seconds reconnect and try turni...

Page 32: ...t clothes together If the problem persists call for service Pressing START PAUSE does not start the dryer Is the lid open Shut the lid and press START PAUSE Is there a fault displayed on the display screen Refer to page 31 If Your Dryer Beeps For Help Dryer is taking a long time to dry Is the lint bucket full If so empty it to improve performance Is the airflow system free from obstruction Has the...

Page 33: ... your clothes been over dried Choose a lower dryness setting Items shrinking Has the load been over dried Choose a lower dryness setting Is tumble drying recommended Check care labels inside garments If you selected TIME DRY did you set it to dry for too long Has the correct temperature been used to dry the garment Check the care label Clothes are creased Does the load sit higher than the lint buc...

Page 34: ...rying performance due to incorrect loading e g overloading or underloading 3 Damage from articles in the drum e g bra wires pens crayons or dye transfer 4 Damage caused by incorrect electrical installation B Defects caused by factors other than 1 Normal domestic use or 2 Use in accordance with the Product s User Guide C Defects to the Product caused by accident neglect misuse or Act of God D Corre...

Page 35: ...ealer or our Customer Care Centre can recommend an Authorised Service Centre in your area In Australia If You Need Assistance Call the Fisher Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer Care Consultants Toll Free 1300 650 590 Fax 07 3826 9298 Email customer care fp com au Postal Address PO Box 798 Cleveland QLD 4163 If you need service Fisher Paykel Australia Pty Ltd has a network ...

Page 36: ...l co nz NZ AU Clothes Washer Installation Instructions and User Guide Published 08 2004 Part No A Copyright Fisher Paykel 2005 All rights reserved The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue Under our policy of continuous product improvement these specifications may change at any time You should therefore check with your Custo...