Fisher & Paykel DE4060M, Installation Instructions & User Manual

Page 1: ...Vented clothes dryer DE5060M and DE4060M models NZ AU SG ROW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER GUIDE ...

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Page 3: ...ustomer Care 35 IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time For current details about model and specification availability in your country please go to our website www fisherpaykel com or contact your local Fisher Paykel dealer Registration Register your product with us so we can provide you with th...

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Page 5: ... require less ironing This dryer has been specifically designed to complement our front loading and top loading Fisher Paykel washers Your vented dryer has numerous cycles and options so you can perform many drying tasks with ease allowing you to spend less time in the laundry All of our dryers have the ability to automatically sense when your clothes are dry meaning your dryer is more efficient m...

Page 6: ...s come loose during drying If you wish to dry these items use a drying rack or place in a garment bag Check and remove all objects from pockets eg lighters and matches Never dry rubber articles or any plastic items or film eg plastic lined tablecloths and baby bibs Clothes should go through the cool down airing phase in the final part of the cycle This ensures items are left at a temperature where...

Page 7: ...ervice technician This must be done when the dryer installation is changed from free standing or inverted or vice versa The dryer exhaust ducting should be inspected and cleaned periodically to remove accumulated lint Spontaneous combustion IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of fire in a tumble dryer the following should be observed Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oi...

Page 8: ...cturer of the fabric softener product Rubber backed articles foam rubber latex foam clothes or pillows fitted with foam rubber pads fibreglass shoes containing rubber shower caps babies waterproof napkin covers and waterproof textiles should not be dried in the dryer These materials can when heated produce fire by spontaneous combustion The maximum mass of dry textiles depends on your model DE5060...

Page 9: ... the packaging from around the dryer in an environmentally friendly manner 2 Tilt the dryer backwards and walk it off the base one foot at a time Not doing so may cause damage to your floor and dryer 3 Remove all packaging and accessories from inside the drum and ensure you remove protective covers from the door and console Location IMPORTANT The dryer must be installed in a well ventilated dust f...

Page 10: ...to the dryer Prevents lint and other fine particles being blown into the room All external venting systems must be Made from 100 mm diameter flexible foil sleeved with a galvanised metal pipe where the vent system goes through the wall or 100 mm diameter galvanised metal piping Exhausted outside and not into another confined space eg the roof cavity of a house Fitted with a vent cap outside to sto...

Page 11: ... with a kit that can be positioned to remove the air to the side Kit part number PD DK4W Movable venting The dryer is vented through a window using kit part number PD F0408 in combination with the duct adaptor supplied with the dryer This requires the dryer to be a minimum distance of 140 mm from the wall to ensure the ducting is not restricted with tight bends or can be crushed Before a rear vent...

Page 12: ...wall mounting kit must be used Inverting allows access to the dryer control panel Tools and parts required Drill and 3 mm bit Phillips head screwdriver Wall mounting kit includes 2 x Plastic spacers 2 x Wall hanging brackets 2 x Hanging hook 4 x Wood screws 6 x Screws for hanging hooks and plastic spacers INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 13: ...11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Inverted wall mounting Min 50 mm clearance Max lid open height 880 mm min clearance to ceiling Min 50 mm clearance ...

Page 14: ... into the stud If the studs are too far apart fit a timber slat to the studs and then mount the brackets onto the slat Add the same slat under the two spacers The distance between the centre of each bracket is 555 mm A 3 To install the hooks onto the dryer remove one screw from each side B reuse these with two more each side from the kit to fasten the hooks in place 4 Remove plastic plugs from the...

Page 15: ...all efforts should be made to vent the dryer externally if possible to avoid moisture build up in the area around the dryer Electrical connection 1 This appliance must be connected to a 220 V 240 V 50 Hz sinusoidal 10 A electrical supply 2 Uncoil the power cord remove and discard the plastic pin cover and plug into a power socket 3 Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of ...

Page 16: ...r any problems The dryer will beep and display any faults on the screen if there are any problems Refer to page 28 4 At the completion of the cycle open the door and check that there is warmth inside the dryer This indicates the dryer is operating normally IMPORTANT If there are any problems you must address these before proceeding with normal use The dryer will automatically turn off at the end o...

Page 17: ...85 495 Height 830 830 ELECTRICAL Volts 220 240 220 240 Hz 50 50 Amps maximum 10 10 Rated Power W 1750 1750 Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the dryer can dry at any one time Note some cycles have a lower maximum capacity see the Drying cycles section Maximum capacity is according to AS NZS 2442 1 1996 ...

Page 18: ... items are in the way of the door Close the door 1 Press POWER to activate your dryer 2 Your dryer will default to the Everyday cycle Select your desired drying cycle by pressing the cycle button of your choice 3 DE5060M only Select your preferred drying options using the SmartTouch buttons on the right hand side of the panel if you wish to select options different from the default options for the...

Page 19: ...t the dryer with the new cycle This may affect drying performance IMPORTANT If you wish to stop the dryer before the cycle has finished you MUST remove the clothes IMMEDIATELY and spread them out to cool DO NOT leave the clothes in the dryer or bunched up in a clothes basket Take extreme care as the drum and the load items may be extremely hot Failure to follow the advice in this guide may result ...

Page 20: ...on the screen for automatic cycles Please be aware that a number of factors can influence the overall cycle time eg the fabric type and construction of garment load size how wet the load is etc Progress lights The progress lights indicate what stage of the cycle the dryer is currently at Damp Dry or Cooling All three lights are on at the beginning of the cycle The light for the current stage of th...

Page 21: ...the fabric type and how the garment should be dried Always follow the advice on the garment labels Only dry items in this dryer that have a care label stating tumble drying is suitable Separate coloured items from white light items where possible especially when new Colour run may be an issue especially if you intend to delay the start of the drying cycle SPECIFIC ITEM DRYING REQUIREMENTS SUGGESTE...

Page 22: ... not overload your dryer as this may damage your dryer and clothes To reduce tangling Load items individually Ensure duvet doona covers are fastened before placing in the dryer To reduce creasing Shake clothes out and load individually to help items dry evenly Launder permanent press garments separately eg business shirts Allow enough room in the dryer for clothes to tumble freely Hang garments as...

Page 23: ...Drying bulky items It is important that you check the care label of any item carefully to ensure it is suitable for tumble drying before placing it into the dryer Check bulky items during the cycle to ensure even drying pause the dryer and reposition the item if necessary Do not overload the dryer Ensure there is enough space for the dry item to tumble Lint Some items are lint givers while others ...

Page 24: ...ents eg work sweatshirts jerseys rugby shorts jeans tea towels Longer high heat cycle for heavier fabrics and denim 5 Dry Extra Dry High Delicate Delicate clothing items eg synthetics and fine fabrics Cooler cycle for carefully drying delicate and heat sensitive fabrics 4 Dry Medium Time Dry Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period User selectable 30 150 minute drying time 5 N A Hig...

Page 25: ...irts trousers High heat cycle for rapid drying of everyday clothing 4 Air Dry Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period without heat 40 minute timed cycle with no heat 4 Delicate Delicate clothing items eg synthetics and fine fabrics Cooler cycle for carefully drying delicate and heat sensitive fabrics 3 Time Dry Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period User selectable...

Page 26: ...g Note some options may not be available for selection under certain conditions and after particular stages of the drying cycle have passed Dryness Level DE5060M only Your 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 finish the cycle T...

Page 27: ...e lint filter before each cycle The light turns off once has been pressed Keylock This option enables you to deactivate the buttons on the display panel except for the POWER and buttons This option helps prevent accidental button presses To turn Keylock mode ON or OFF at any time when the dryer is powered on Press and hold the button for 2 seconds Note when activated the light above the button is ...

Page 28: ...rt for damp non colourfast items as this may cause dye run to occur Customising dryer cycles DE5060M only After using your dryer a few times you may discover there are some drying options you prefer for some cycles You can programme your dryer to remember the drying options you prefer for each drying cycle For instance you may want to set the Everyday cycle to a lower drying temperature To customi...

Page 29: ... released from the clothes during the drying cycle are collected in the lint filter 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 at the bottom There is a warning light that will flash at the beginning of every cycle t...

Page 30: ...Paykel Authorised Repairer Fault codes When a continuous series of beeps is sounded all the lights turn off on the control panel and a number appears on the display a fault has occurred The dryer will automatically enter this mode if a fault occurs The fault code will be displayed as followed by a number on the digital display To stop the beeps press any button then perform the following steps 1 T...

Page 31: ...ryer is taking too long results were not satisfactory Drying cycle selected not appropriate for the load Select an appropriate cycle for the load Refer to pages 19 22 and 23 Dryness level selected not appropriate for the load Select a higher dryness level Refer to page 24 Selected drying temp not appropriate for the load Select a higher drying temp Refer to page 25 Dryer overloaded for the cycle S...

Page 32: ... Remove some items from the dryer Creasing Dryer is overloaded Remove some items from the dryer Dry Temp and or Dryness Level selected too hot too long for load type DE5060M only Try selecting a lower Dry Temp and Dryness Level Dye transfer White light and coloured items not separated before drying Remember to separate white light and coloured items before placing them in the dryer Wet items left ...

Page 33: ...equent loads Clean the lint filter and use Air Dry or Time Dry No Heat cycle to clear any remaining lint from the dryer Fabric damage Catching on a metal part on items in the load Fasten zips and other clasps before placing items in the dryer Items not separated or dried on an appropriate cycle for the fabric type Dry similar items together Ensure an appropriate cycle is selected Refer to pages 19...

Page 34: ...ad size too large Try drying smaller load sizes Some cycles have a lower maximum load size Refer to pages 22 and 23 Sheets and duvet covers due to their size are prone to tangling Dry sheets and duvet doona covers separately from other laundry Ensure duvet doona covers are buttoned or fastened closed before drying Try adding a knotted towel to sheets loads if you are experiencing a lot of tangling...

Page 35: ...rmance due to incorrect installation and maintenance eg blocked lint filter 8 Poor drying performance due to incorrect loading eg overloading or underloading 9 Damage from articles in the drum eg bra wires pens crayons dye transfer or flammable material 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 ...

Page 36: ...stralian Customers This Manufacturer s Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the ...

Page 37: ...ny Auckland 2163 If you need service Fisher Paykel has a network of independent Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairers whose fully trained technicians can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Your dealer or our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer in your area In Australia if you need assistance Call the Fisher Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one ...

Page 38: ...ter respond to your request for assistance Product details can be found on the rear of the dryer and or on the inside of the door below the glass when the door is open Registration Register your product with us so we can provide you with the best service possible To register your product visit our website www fisherpaykel com Complete and keep for safe reference Model Serial No Purchase Date Purch...

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Page 40: ...ations 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 dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available NZ AU SG ROW ...