Installation instructions and user guide Front loading dryers ED56, AD55, AD39 models NZ AU GB IE
Contents 1 Introduction 2 Safety and warnings 3 Installation instructions Installation options Installation – Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg dryers Installation – Manual 3.
2 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing a Fisher & Paykel dryer. Your new dryer will give you the convenience of tumble drying and your clothes the advantage of not being subjected to the harsh overdrying effects of the sun. Your clothes will feel softer, retain their shape better and will require less ironing. At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide products that are simple to use, ergonomic and energy efficient.
Safety and warnings 3 WARNING! Fire Hazard Only dry fabrics that have been washed with water. Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured rubber-like materials. Dry on Airing. A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted outdoors. Take care to prevent the accumulation of lint around the exhaust opening and surrounding area. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or personal injury.
4 Safety and warnings 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 oil are a fire hazard and should not be placed in a tumble dryer. 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.
Installation options 5 There are several different ways you can install your dryer. 1. Free standing The dryer stands on the floor and can easily be moved into position. Fig. 1 Free standing 2. Plinth* 115 mm 925 mm Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg only A plinth, with adjustable feet, allows the dryer to be: – matched in height to your washer. – installed under a bench. Plinths can be purchased from your dealer. 115 mm Plinth Part No. 94832 60 mm Plinth Part No. 94852 Fig. 2 Plinth height 3.
6 Installation – Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg dryers 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 open fires, when operating the dryer.
Installation – Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg dryers 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. Flexible Hose 400 mm Part No. 460754 Fig. 6 Flush venting Movable venting The dryer is vented using a flexible hose through a hole in the wall. This allows the dryer to be moved from the wall slightly. Suitable for floor mounted dryers only.
8 Installation – Manual 3.5 kg dryer Dryer position The Manual 3.5 kg dryer is front venting. The air is taken in through the grill at the rear of the dryer and vented out through the grill in the door. The dryer should be positioned so that the air intake at the rear is unrestricted. The minimum clearance needed from the wall is 50 mm. Included with this dryer are two plastic spacers. Fitting these on the rear of the dryer will ensure the dryer is correctly positioned away from the wall. Fig.
Dryer wall mounting instructions 9 Tools and parts required: 1 drill and 3 mm bit 1 Phillips screw driver 2 wood screws 14 x 50 timbertite screws 1 screw driver 1 helper to lift dryer onto bracket Extra tools and parts for mounting onto a concrete wall: 1 6 mm bit 2 M6 x 50 expanding bolts 1 adjustable spanner Note: read these instructions in conjunction with venting instructions. 1 2 3 4 Determine the position of the dryer on the wall and mark the bracket position.
10 Dryer wall mounting instructions Dryer Bracket 519 mm = 127 mm 10 0 m m 114.5 mm Ensure bracket is securely fastened at both ends (eg into the stud). Fit timber slats if necessary D 125 mm 95 mm Ceiling 70 mm Bracket holes Fit spacers as shown For the average person the recommended height for the bracket is 2070 mm from the floor Fit inverted control panel over the existing panel if necessary Flo or Fig.
Sorting and loading 11 To get the most efficient use of your dryer we recommend you sort your loads. Before drying Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tell you if they can be safely tumble dried. Close zippers, hooks and eyes, etc to reduce snagging and tangling. Drying times Drying very small loads is inefficient. Try to dry medium to large loads.
12 Cleaning the lint filter Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg dryers It is important to clean the lint filter regularly, 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 2 Remove the lint filter, open it out and wipe clean with your hand. Close the lint filter and place it back in the opening. Fig. 13 Lint filter – 4.5 kg dryers Manual 3.
Electronic dryer 13 Your Electronic 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 2 3 4 5 6 Clean the lint filter before every load. Load the clothes into the dryer. Press POWER. Select the dryness level. Select the temperature setting and other drying options. Press START/PAUSE.
14 Electronic dryer 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 important to check the clothes throughout the manual cycle to avoid overdrying.
Electronic dryer 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 is half heat so the temperatures are lower for maximum care of the fabrics. The AIRING setting is a cycle designed to freshen up garments. The airing setting operates only on the 1 hour manual cycle. The regular and low settings will operate on both the manual and the auto–sensing cycles.
16 Manual dryers The Manual dryers have 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 2 3 4 Clean the lint filter before every load. Load the clothes into the dryer. Turning the knob clockwise only, select the desired cycle and drying time. Try to remove the clothes from the dryer as soon as the cycle is completed to help prevent creasing. Note: the 3.
Manual dryers 17 Drying times With your new dryer it may take a few trials before you can accurately predict the correct drying time for each individual load. As a guide we have included some examples of loads and drying times. These times are approximate only, based on the garments being spun at the maximum spin speed suitable for the wash load.
18 Drying rack 4.5 kg dryers only A drying rack is available to dry shoes, hats and other items that are best dried without tumbling. How to use the drying rack 1 2 3 Place the locating pin at the end of the drying rack into the hole in the centre of the rear of the dryer drum. Adjust the rack so that it is flat. For the Electronic dryer we recommend using the 1 hour manual cycle, and the low temperature setting (fully featured models). For the Manual dryer we recommend using the Delicate cycle.
Operating problems 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 at fault. Try plugging in another electrical appliance. Make sure the timer is not in the OFF position. Clothes are still damp.
20 Manufacturers warranty The purchaser automatically receives 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 material or labour any part of the Product, the serial number of which appears on the Product, which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS of the date of purchase.
Customer care 21 Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: 1 2 3 Your appliance is correctly installed You are familiar with its normal operation You have read the Trouble Shooting section If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to the following: In New Zealand if you need assistance...
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