Fisher & Paykel SmartLoad DE62T27G, Installation Instructions And User Manual

Page 1: ...US CA EN Smartload clothes dryer Installation instructions and User guide ...

Page 2: ...ined according to the manufacturers instructions WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or death Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS UÊ Ê ÌÊÌÀÞÊÌ Ê ÌÊ ÞÊ Vi UÊ Ê ÌÊÌ ÕV Ê ÞÊ...

Page 3: ... Final Installation Checklist 32 Features 33 Operating Instructions 34 Using Your Dryer 37 Drying Progress Lights 43 Lid Lock 44 Care Labels 45 Drying Special Items 46 Cleaning 48 If Your Dryer Beeps for Help 49 Trouble Shooting 50 Limited Warranty 52 Important SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time For cu...

Page 4: ...ill look better for longer We know you ll enjoy the benefits of its easy loading drum reverse tumbling and lint removal system Please take the time to read this User Guide carefully It will help you to operate and maintain your new Smartload dryer Your safety and the safety of others is very important Located on your dryer and throughout this guide are safety messages and instructions it is import...

Page 5: ...ANGER This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others The safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING will precede all safety messages These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will ident...

Page 6: ...ng codes and ordinances Follow details in Installation Instructions Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to water or exposed to the weather Connect to a properly protected rated and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in the published user repair ins...

Page 7: ...ng oil Do not leave hot oil affected items in a pile or stack This can prevent heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard Oil affected items can ignite spontaneously especially when exposed to heat sources such as a tumble dryer The items become warm causing an oxidation reaction in the oil This oxidation creates heat If the heat cannot escape the items can become hot enough to catch fire Do ...

Page 8: ... be placed directly in the dryer Damage to the dryer can result if the metal reinforcements come loose during drying The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded remove the lid and the drum door to the drying compartment SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warranty Your dryer has been made...

Page 9: ...y to correctly install this appliance Tools Required nut driver or socket wrench Phillips screwdriver Flat blade screwdriver Adjustable wrench 8 or 10 20cm or 25cm for gas connections Pipe joint compound pipe dope or tape for gas pipe connections that is resistant to LP Propane Butane and Natural Gas Gas models only Level Caulking gun and compound for installing new exhaust vent Gloves Safety glas...

Page 10: ...al codes and ordinances See page 6 Location Requirements WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from the dryer Place dryer at least 18 inches 46 cm above the floor for a garage installation Failure to do so can result in death explosion fire or burns The dryer must be installed or stored in an area which is not exposed to water or weather It is extremely...

Page 11: ...talling a dryer in a closet alcove it must be exhausted to the outdoors No other fuel burning appliance can be installed in the same closet or alcove The top opening area in the door must be a minimum of 48 square inches 310cm2 and the bottom opening area must have a minimum of 24 square inches 155cm2 These openings must never be obstructed a louvred door with the minimum air opening is acceptable...

Page 12: ...t there is enough clearance for the lid to fully open 56 1422mm 39 3 4 41 5 16 1010 1050mm 27 9 16 700mm 37 37 5 8 925 955mm 27 685mm Exhaust Outlet Location Exhaust outlet Does not include foot height 13 1 8 333mm 13 7 8 352mm 4 3 8 111mm ...

Page 13: ...le with instructions see Accessories page 9 Locate in an area that has adequate outside make up air a minimum of 72 square inches of unobstructed opening is required Mobile home installations must be exhausted to the outdoors with the exhaust duct termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure using materials that will not support combustion The exhaust duct must not terminate beneath ...

Page 14: ...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 Use duct tape to secure joints Do not use screws or any other fastening device which will extend into the duct as they will collect lint Keep ducting as short and straight as possible Do not exceed the maximum exhaust duct lengths stated later in these install...

Page 15: ...nt Static pressure in the exhaust ducting does not exceed 1 inch of water column 250Pa or is not less than 0 inches of water column ie negative pressure when measured with a manometer in the 6 inches of the duct nearest the dryer with the empty dryer running on Air Dry no heat setting The exhaust duct system meets all relevant local state and national codes All ducting should be inspected and clea...

Page 16: ...metal The number of elbows or bends used 1 Refer to the exhaust duct length chart that matches your hood type 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 Exhaust duct systems longer than specified will Accumulate lint creating a potential fire hazard Shorten the life of the dryer Reduce performance resulti...

Page 17: ...2 Hood When you have a 2 6cm Hood Maximum length of 4 diameter metal duct Number of 90 elbows bends Rigid Thick Wall Flexible Metal fully extended 0 58ft 17 6m 8ft 2 4m 1 48ft 14 6m 8ft 2 4m 2 38ft 11 5m 8ft 2 4m 3 29ft 8 8m 8ft 2 4m 4 21ft 6 4m 8ft 2 4m For exhaust systems not covered by the exhaust duct length charts such as multiple unit hook ups plenums and power assist fans call our Customer ...

Page 18: ...ctions separate fittings can face same or opposite swivel collar Extra long band clamp for dryer connection swivel collar wall connection telescoping sections beveled edges allow corner installations The maximum length using a 2 x 6 5cm x 15cm rectangular duct with two elbows and a 2 6 3cm exhaust hood is 8ft 2 4m Refer to the venting system kit manufacturers instructions ...

Page 19: ...l screws when assembling ducting Always use suitable duct tape Never use plastic or thin metal foil flexible exhaust material 2 The exhaust outlet is located close to the center of the rear of the dryer Make sure you join the exhaust duct to the dryer with duct tape only This will prevent lint and dust from escaping from the dryer and exhaust system Exhaust outlet Does not include foot height 13 1...

Page 20: ...ure dryer 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 1 Remove straps 2 Unfold the bottom flaps on the carton 3 Unfold the top flaps on the carton remove top packer 1 2 3 4 Remove the carton by lifting it off the product do not ...

Page 21: ...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 the left hand and right hand sides as shown 4 Screw both feet in so they protrude 12mm below the bottom of the wall on the foot retainers ...

Page 22: ...ent of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current When this appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug the plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances or in their...

Page 23: ...ervice requirements can be found on the data label that is located on the splash back A 30 ampere fuse or circuit breaker is required on each of the lines If a power cord is used the cord must be plugged into a 30 ampere receptacle The power cord is NOT provided with U S electric model dryers This dryer is supplied with the cabinet grounded through the neutral on the terminal block If the dryer is...

Page 24: ...y cord Connecting by Direct Wire Power supply cable must match power supply 4 wire or 3 wire and be Flexible armoured or non metallic sheathed copper cable with ground wire All current carrying wires must be insulated 10 gauge AWG solid copper wire do not use aluminium wire Suitable length for the installation A UL approved strain relief must be used Grounding for a Direct Wired Appliance This app...

Page 25: ...upply Cord and covers requirements for direct wiring For 3 Wire Connections by Power Cords 3 wire power supply cord must have three 10 AWG copper wires and match a 3 wire receptacle of NMEA Type10 30R For 3 Wire Connections by Direct Wiring 10 gauge 3 wire or 10 gauge 3 wire with ground wire Romex to disconnect box UL listed strain relief Three wire with ground wire Bare wire cut short Wire not us...

Page 26: ...screw until wiring connections are complete Note a strain relief must be used 2 strain relief clamp sections strain relief screws 3 Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw Connect the neutral wire center of the power supply cord to the center terminal screw of the terminal block Tighten screw 4 Connect the other wires to the upper and lower terminal block screws marked with the letter L T...

Page 27: ...und connector screw Green screw 5 Connect a separate copper ground wire green with yellow stripe using the ground connector screw Green screw Make sure a ring terminal is used when connecting the ground wire and that the wire is firmly secured to an adequate grounding path 3 4 7 6 5 7 Note If the appliance is moved back to a 3 wire installation the ground link must be refitted Remove link 6 Connec...

Page 28: ...iance ground link by removing the ground connector screw green screw 3 4 Note If the appliance is moved back to a 3 wire installation the ground link must be refitted Remove link 5 Connect ground wire green of the power supply cord to the ground conductor green screw Tighten screw 6 Connect the neutral wire white of the power supply cord to the center terminal screw of the terminal block Tighten s...

Page 29: ...our dryer must have the correct burner for the type of gas in your home Burner information is located on the rating plate located on the rear of the console If this information does not agree with the type of gas available in your home contact your local Fisher Paykel supplier or service center Natural Gas This dryer is supplied ready for use with Natural Gas It is design certified by UL Internati...

Page 30: ...Ignition This dryer has an automatic ignition system to ignite the burner There is no pilot flame burning in this dryer Connecting to the Gas Supply 1 The gas supply line should be inch 2 An individual manual shut off valve must be installed on the gas supply line within 6ft 1 8m of the dryer in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 for the United States or in accordance w...

Page 31: ...ing should not be used for Natural Gas and if used for LP Gas it must be LP Gas compatible 7 Disconnect and discard old flexible tubing 8 The gas pipe that comes out of the rear of your dryer has on it a 3 8 NPT male thread Remove the protective cap and apply sealing compound or tape to the thread Thread sealant should be appropriate for the type of gas to be used Apply thread sealant Remove cap 3...

Page 32: ...s Only Check Dryer is plugged into an approved fitting and is properly grounded All fittings in the gas line are tested for leaks Exhaust temperature increases to confirm ignition has occurred If ignition does not occur initially it may be due to air in the gas line or low voltage power supply The gas regulator valve may fail to open if the power supply falls below 105 Volts If the gas fails to fl...

Page 33: ...y 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 restricted by a blocked filter Perfect with the Fisher Paykel Smart Drive Washer The dryer combined with the Smart Drive washer s ...

Page 34: ...the top of the transparent section refer to Lint Bucket page 38 D Press Power E Wrinkle Free This option reduces the likelihood of wrinkles forming in garments when the drying cycle has finished by periodically tumbling the clothes without heat This feature can be used in conjunction with any cycle Refer to page 40 F Smart Touch Cycles Choose the Smart Touch cycle that most represents the items in...

Page 35: ...a damp state DRY Dries clothes to a level where they are considered dry so garments can be worn immediately DAMP Dries the clothes to a level where they are considered moist It is designed for delicate light weight fabrics and articles of clothing which you want to iron dry H Drying Progress These lights show the drying progress so you can see at a glance where the dryer is at I Time Dry SmartLoad...

Page 36: ...pening and in the surrounding area Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or personal injury WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer No washer can completely remove oil Do not dry anything that has ever had gasoline oil or anything flammable on it including cooking oils Failure to follow these instructions can result in death ...

Page 37: ... clothing 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 2 Loading Garments need to be loaded properly to reduce the likelihood of them wrinkling and to ensure the load is dri...

Page 38: ...enefit 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 does not need to be cleaned as regularly as other dryer s lint fil...

Page 39: ...at Perfect for airing clothes or to freshen up garments that have been packed in a suitcase or drawer DELICATE For heat sensitive items this cycle uses a low heat Use this setting when care labels recommend low heat settings or for garments with a synthetic fiber content where overheating could cause damage to fibers PERMANENT PRESS For drying lightweight fabrics A medium heat is used to reduce wr...

Page 40: ...lothes WRINKLE FREE can be selected on any cycle and can be turned ON or OFF at any time during the cycle This option is automatically selected on the Permanent Press cycle While WRINKLE FREE is in motion only the WRINKLE FREE light the CYCLE light and the LID LOCKED light will be lit 6 Selecting the Dryness Level The desired dryness level can be altered There are five dryness levels to choose bet...

Page 41: ... the 80 minute and 40 minute cycle The 20 minute cycle has a 5 minute COOL DOWN period To select a timed cycle press the down arrow on the TIME DRY selection The AUTO SENSING light will switch off Now select the time you want your dryer to run for Throughout the cycle the progress lights above the SMART TOUCH CYCLE buttons signal your load s progress This is an indication of how dry your load is T...

Page 42: ...ays follow the instructions on the packaging Do not place them in a dryer with warm clothes as there is a chance the fabric softener may stain clothes Only use a softener sheet once then discard it 12 Beeps At the end of the cycle the dryer will beep to let you know that the load is finished The drum will automatically come to rest in the open position allowing you to open the lid and remove your ...

Page 43: ...dicate that delicate light weight fabrics and garments can be removed from the dryer When the dryer senses that load is DAMP DRY both the DAMP and DRY lights will be on The DAMP light will be extinguished when the load is dry leaving only the DRY light on If you have chosen the DRY setting the dryer will progress to COOL DOWN f you have selected a drier setting other than the default setting ie DR...

Page 44: ...t 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 SmartLoad to open correctly with the lid unlocked If it is absolutely necessary to remove some items before power is restored follow the ...

Page 45: ...re that your clothes will retain their appearance over time Tumble Dry Symbols Normal Permanent Press Delicate Do not Tumble Dry Cycle We Recommend DENIM or REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS DELICATE AIR DRY with Drying Rack Tumble Dry Symbols Any Heat High Medium Low No Heat Cycle We Recommend Any Cycle DENIM or REGULAR PERMANENT PRESS DELICATE AIR DRY Additional Drying Instructions Hang to Dry Drip Dry Dr...

Page 46: ...event mildew from forming Blankets Check the care label can the blanket be dried in the dryer Include 4 5 medium sized towels along with the blanket for cushioning This will help stop shrinkage from over tumbling If you are drying more than one blanket ensure they do not sit higher than the top of the lint bucket otherwise there will not be enough space for them to tumble Choose the DELICATE cycle...

Page 47: ... of the lint bucket before starting the cycle In Dryer Dry Cleaning Products Ensure the dry cleaning product is recommended for use in a domestic dryer Follow the manufacturers instructions for how to prepare the load Set the dryer to the PERMANENT PRESS cycle this cycle uses a medium heat Select TIME DRY for 40 minutes At the end of the cycle remove the dry cleaning product from the machine and c...

Page 48: ...pear 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 40 minutes on the AIR DRY setting to remove all traces of the cleaner Lint Bucket The lint bucket will need to be emptied before the lint reaches the top of the transparent section A lint bucket that is not full ensures y...

Page 49: ... be restricted squashed or blocked Is the piping bent kinked or clogged Does it need to be cleaned Machine is beeping and LID LOCKED light is flashing 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 reco...

Page 50: ... similar weight 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 panel Refer to page 42 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 Ha...

Page 51: ... 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 Loads are wrinkled Does the load sit higher than the lint bucket Your dryer is over loaded decrease the load size Did you remove your clothes as soon as the dryer was finished Use the WRINKLE FREE opti...

Page 52: ... your home If the product is installed in a motor vehicle boat or similar mobile facility you must bring it to the service shop at your expense or pay for the service technician s travel to the location of the product If we are unable to repair a defective part of the product after a reasonable number of attempts at our option we may replace the part or the product or we may provide you a full ref...

Page 53: ... the product s user guide C Defects to the product caused by accident neglect misuse fire flood or Act of God D The cost of repairs carried out by non authorized repairers or the cost of correcting such unauthorized repairs E Travel fees and associated charges incurred when the product is installed in a location with limited or restricted access eg airplane flights ferry charges isolated geographi...

Page 54: ... the product Our liability for these repairs expires ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase At our option we may replace the part or the product or we may provide you a full refund of the purchase price of the product not including installation or other charges All service under this limited warranty shall be provided by Fisher Paykel or its Authorized Service Agent during normal business hou...

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Page 56: ...r our policy of continuous product improvement these specifications may change at any time You should therefore check with our Customer Care Center to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available www usa fisherpaykel com www fisherpaykel ca US CA Smartload clothes dryer Installation instructions and user guide Published 02 2009 Part No 395776 ...