Fisher & Paykel smartLoad, User Manual

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Page 2: ...Do not try to light or start any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any telephone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s telephone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department A qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier must perf...

Page 3: ...s 24 Cleaning 25 If Your Dryer Beeps For Help 26 Trouble shooting 27 Manufacturers Warranty 29 Important It is important that the User Guide should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner always ensure that the User Guide is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can familiarise themselves with the appliance and ...

Page 4: ...tly so they will 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 operate and maintain your new 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: ...r Guide 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 ide...

Page 6: ... with all governing 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 publishe...

Page 7: ...eat 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 not use heat to dry items containing rubber foam rubber plastic or similar mater...

Page 8: ...ded remove the lid and the drum door to the drying compartment SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act This Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm It also requires companies to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Gas appliances ca...

Page 9: ...e drying cycle and the lint is deposited into the lint bucket No touching or scraping lint anymore 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 s superior spin performance and quick cycle times will cut washing turn around time by up to one third reducing the time you spend doing la...

Page 10: ...acked 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 wrinkles Ideal for lightweight cottons casuals and items labelled tumble d...

Page 11: ... 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 D Lid Lock A lock has been installed in your dryer for your safety This lock prevents the lid from being opened while the dr...

Page 12: ...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 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 ste...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...ned 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 Use a drying rack to dry wool garments available as an optional accessory 2 Loading Garments need to be loaded properly to reduce the likelihood of them wri...

Page 15: ...fit 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 filter...

Page 16: ...out heat 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 red...

Page 17: ...he lid so you can remove your clothes WRINKLE FREE can be selected on any cycle and can be turned ON or OFF at any time during the 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 between EXTRA DRY DRY EXTRA DRY DRY DAM...

Page 18: ... 80 minutes A COOL DOWN period of 10 minutes is included in 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...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...icate 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 If you have selected a drier setting other than the default setting ie DR...

Page 21: ...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 Dry in Sha...

Page 22: ... to turn the pillow at regular intervals to ensure even drying Note It is important to completely dry the pillow to prevent 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...

Page 23: ...inutes select the DELICATE cycle CHECK THE SHOES AT REGULAR INTERVALS At the end of the cycle check if the shoes are dry If they are still damp set the dryer for a further 20 minutes 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 th...

Page 24: ...t use the AUTO SENSING option as the machine is unable to sense articles placed on the drying rack and cannot determine when articles are dry When placing items on the drying rack make sure they do not hang over the edge of the drying rack It is important to check articles throughout the cycle to avoid over drying You must not tumble other clothes while you are drying items on the drying rack Othe...

Page 25: ... of its plastic parts Damage to 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 cycle to remove all traces of the cleaner Lint Bucket The lint ...

Page 26: ...aust system The ducting could be restricted squashed or blocked Is the piping bent kinked or clogged Does it need to be cleaned LID LOCKED light is flashing 1 Close the lid and press START PAUSE 2 If the lid is already closed open the lid and close it again then press START PAUSE 3 Disconnect from the power either by unplugging the dryer or turning off the circuit breaker that supplies it Wait 10 ...

Page 27: ...empty 5 Try drying similar weight clothes together 6 If the problem persists call for service Pressing START PAUSE does not start the dryer 1 Is the lid open Shut the lid and press START PAUSE 2 Is there a fault displayed on the panel Refer to page 26 If Your Dryer Beeps For Help Dryer is taking a long time to dry 1 Is the lint bucket full If so empty it to improve performance 2 Is the airflow sys...

Page 28: ... dried Reduce the dryness setting 2 Have you used fabric softener Place fabric softener sheets in the dryer Items shrinking 1 Has the load been over dried Choose a lower dryness setting 2 Is tumble drying recommended Check care labels inside garments 3 If you selected TIME DRY did you set it to dry for too long 4 Has the correct temperature been used to dry the garment Check the care label Loads a...

Page 29: ... to 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 ...

Page 30: ...is installed in a location with limited or restricted access i e airplane flights ferry charges isolated geographic areas F Normal recommended maintenance as set forth in the Product s User Guide If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connection facilities We are not responsible for consequenti...

Page 31: ...her Paykel or its Authorized Service Agent during normal business hours No other Warranties This Limited Warranty is the complete and exclusive agreement between you and us regarding any defect in the Product None of our employees or our Authorized Service Agents are authorized to make any addition or modification to this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights you m...

Page 32: ...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 our Customer Care Center to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available www fisherpaykel com US User Guide Published 01 2004 Part No 395216 ...