Fisher & Paykel DG60FA27AW2-96979, DG60FA2-96979, DG08, DG06-96992, DG06 Owner’s Manual

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Safety instructions ...................3, 4

installation instructions

Exhaust .........................................................6, 7

Electric Dryer ...................................................8

Gas Dryer .....................................................8, 9

Reversible Door Instructions .......................5

Operating instructions, Tips

Automatic Drying ........................................ 13

Drying Selection Guide .......................12, 13

Electronic Sensor Control ..........................13

Knits Drying Tips ..................................1 1, 12

Extra Care Program ..............................10, 12

Lint Filter ........................................................1 1

Operating the Dryer ..............10, 1 1, 12, 13

Permanent Press

Drying Tips ......................................... 1 1, 15

Sorting Clothes ..................................... 11, 12

Special Instructions .....................................12

Loading................................................... 1 1 , 1 5

Timed Drying ......................................... 12, 13

.....................................End Cycle Signal .......................................... 10

Read this book carefully.

It is intended to help you operate and
maintain your new dryer properly.

Keep it handy t_r answers to your

questions.
If you don't understand something or

need more help, write dnc]ude your
phone number)

Consumer Relations Manager

Camco Inc.
1 Factory Lane, Suite 310

Moncton, N.B. EIC 9M3

Save time and money.

Before you request service...
check the Problem Solver section, it

lists causes of minor operating
problems that you can correct

yourself.

If you received a
damaged dryer...

hnmediately contact the dealer (o1

builder) that sold you the dryer.

Consumer Services

Model and Serial Numbers ..........................2

Repair Service .................................................2

Warranty ........................................................ 16

Write down the model
and serial numbers.

You'll find them on a label on the
front of the dryer behind the door.

These numbers are also on the
Consumer Product Ownership

Registration Card that came with
your dryer. BelBre sending in this

card, please write these numbers
here:

Model Number

SerialNumber

Use these numbers in any
correspondence or service calls

concerning your dryer.

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 vidnity

of this or any other appliance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

- Do not try to light any appliance.
* Do not touch any electrical switch:

do not use any phone in your building.

, Clear the room. building or area of all

occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.

- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.

- Installation and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or the

gas supplier.

2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance

following instructions. Failure to do so could cause bodily injuries

_ Warning - It is extremely important that you read and adhere to the

and / or property damage due to fire.

• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose

as described in this Use and Care Book.

and located in accordance with the
This dryer must be properly installed

Installation Instructions before it is used.

- Properly ground to conform with Local Codes.
Follow details in Installation Instructions.

- Locate where the temperature is above 50°E
(10°C.) for satisfactory operation of the dryer
control system. Do not install or store the dryer

where it will be exposed to the weather.

- Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized
power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

- Exhausting to the outside is STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED to prevent large amounts of

moisture and lint from being blown into the room.
Carethlly follow the Exhausting Details in the

Installation Instructions.

appliance or attempt any servicing

Do not repair or replace any part of the
unless specifically recommended in this

Use and Care Book or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.

_ When disconnecting this appliance

is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

pull by the plug rather than the cord
to avoid damage to the cord or junction

of cord and plug. Make sure that the cord

To Minimize the Possibility of a

Fire Hazard

Exhaust Duct - See Installation Instructions. Use
only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter

ductwork for exhausting to the outside. USE OF
PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE

DUCTWORK CAN CAUSE A FIRE. FOIL OR
OTHER EASILY PUNCTURED DUCTWORK

CAN CAUSE A FIRE IF IT COLLAPSES OR
BECOMES OTHERWISE RESTRICTED IN USE

OR DURING INSTALLATION.

. Do not use heat to dry articles containing rubber,

plastic, or similar materials (such as padded bras,
tennis shoes, galoshes, bath mats, rugs, bibs, pillows,

baby pants, plastic bags, etc.) as these materials may
melt or burn. Also, some rubber materials, when

heated, can under certain circumstances produce fire
by spontaneous combustion.

. Do not store items that may burn or melt (such as

clothing, paper material, plastics or plastic
containers, etc.) on top of the dryer during the

operation.

• Garments labeled "Dry Away from Heat" (such
as life jackets containing Kapok or foam) must

not be put in your dryer.

• Do not wash or dry articles that

_ have been cleaned in, washed in,

soaked in, or spotted with combustible

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cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite
or explode. Do not add these substances to the

wash water. Do not use these substances around

your washer and/or dryer during operation.

• Any article on which you have used a cleaning
solvent, or which contains flammable materials (such

as cleaning cloths, mops, towels used in beauty
salons, restaurants or barber shops, etc.) must not be

placed in or near the dryer until all traces of these
flammable liquids or solids and their fumes have

been removed. There are many highly flammable
items used in homes such as: acetone, denatured

alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some household
cleaners, some spot removers, tuq_entines, waxes,
wax removers and products containing petroleum

distillates.

or explosive substances (such as wax,
paint, gasoline degreasers, dry-

(co/Iti_lued oilile.vt page)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

_- • Clean tile lint filter before each load

to prevent lint accumulation inside
the dryer or in the room.

DO NOT OPERATE THE DRYER

WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER IN

PLACE.

• Keep the area around and underneath your

appliances free from the accumulation of
combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags,

chemicals, etc.

+ Regularly inspect the exhaust duct to be sure it

has not been crushed or otherwise restricted.

• The interior of the dryer cabinet and the exhaust

duct connection inside the dryer should be cleaned
every 2 to 3 years, or more often if needed, by a
qualified service person. (see Care & Cleaning
section)

To Minimize the Possibility of Injury

• Never reach into the dryer while the drum is
moving. Before loading, unloading or adding clothes,

wait until the drum has completely stopped.

• Do not dry fiberglass articles in your dryer. Skin
irritation could result from the remaining glass

particles that may be picked up by clothing during
subsequent dryer uses.

• The laundry process can reduce the
flame retardance of fabrics. To avoid

such a result, the garment manufacturer's
care instructions should be followed very

carefully.

• Close supervision is necessary if this
appliance is used by or near children.

Do not allow children to play inside,
on, or with this appliance or any

discarded appliance. Dispose of
discarded appliances and shipping or

packing materials properly. Before discarding a
dryer, or removing from service, remove the door

of the dryer compartment.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep all laundry aids (such as
detergents, bleaches, fabric softeners,

etc.) out of the reach of children,
preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe

all warnings on container labels to avoid

personal injury'.

Keep the floor around your appliances clean and

dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

. To minimize the possibility of electric shock,

supply before attempting any maintenance

unplug this appliance from the power

or cleaning (except the removal and
cleaning of the lint filter).

. NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector

knob to an OFF position does NOT

disconnect the appliance from the power
supply.

. Do not tamper with tile controls.

• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged,

malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has
missing or broken parts, including a damaged

cord or plug.

• Never climb on or stand on the dryer top.
. DO NOT place items exposed to cooking oils in

your dryer. Items contaminated with cooking oils

may contribute to a chemical reaction that could
cause a clothes load to catch fire.

• If yours is a gas dryer, it is equipped with an
automatic electric ignition and does not have a
pilot light. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIGHT WITH A

MATCH. Burns may result from having your hand in
the vicinity of the burner when the automatic ignition

may turn on.

Dryer-applied Fabric Softeners or

Anti-static Conditioners

You may wish to soften your laundered fabrics or
reduce the static electricity in them. We recommend

you use either a fabric softener in the wash cycle,
according to the manufacturer s instructions for those

products, or try a dryer-added product for which the
manufacturer gives written assurance on the package

that their product can be safely used in your dryer.
Service or performance problems caused by the use of

these products are the responsibility of the
manufacturers of those products and are not covered

under the warranty of this appliance.

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4

REVERSIBLE DOOR INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions are for changing the hinges from the
right side to the left side.

Tools Needed
Standard #2 Phillips screwdriver

DRYER DOOR

1. Open the door and remove the filler plugs opposite the
hinges.

(A tape-tipped putty knife

or a needle-nosed plier
will help to remove the

plugs. Be careful not to
damage the paint.)

2. With the door completely
open, remove the bottom

screw attaching each hinge
to the dryer front. (Do not

remove the screws located
on the door itself).

If you need to change the hinges from the left side to
the right side, follow these same instructions (merely

reverse all references to the left and right).

6. Rotate the door 180 °.
Insert it on the opposite "_

door frame by moving the
door IN and DOWN until

the top hinge and the
bottom hinge are resting on

the top screws inserted in
step 3.

7. With the other screws, secure
each hinge at the bottom.

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8. Tighten the top screws of each
hinge.

3. Insert these screws about half way into the top holes,
for each hinge, on the opposite side (where you

removed the filler plugs).

4. Loosen the remaining top screw
from each hinge on the dryer front,

half way.

5. With one hand holding
the top of the door, and

the other hand holding
the bottom, remove the

door from the dryer
front by lifting it UP

and OUT.

9. Reinsert the plastic plugs on the side from which the
door was removed.

5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EXHAUST

l_l nstallation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

IMPORTANT: Have your dryer installed properly.

NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution, and

carefulness are factors that CANNOT be built into the dryer. These factors MUST BE supplied by the person(s)
installing, maintaining, or operating the dryer.

Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to the manufacturer's instructions may result in
conditions which can produce bodily injury and/or property" damage.

This dryer comes ready for rear exhausting (see Fig. l).
WARNINGS

. DO NOT USE NON METALLIC FLEXIBLE DUCT.
. Never use flexible duct inside the dryer.

. Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, range hood,

gas vent, floor or attic. The combination of lint and
grease could create a fire hazard or damages.

. Provide an access for inspection and cleaning the

exhaust system at least once a year. (See Care and
Cleaning Section.)

EXHAUST LENGTH
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust

system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns,
the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions
noted below. The maximum allowable length for both

rigid and flexible metal duct is shown in the table 1
(next page). More than four 90 ° turns is not

recommended.

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD or WALL CAP

. Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry

of birds or other wildlife.

. Termination should present minimal resistance to the

exhaust air flow and should require little or no
maintenance to prevent clogging.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 300 mm (12")
above ground level or any other obstruction with the

opening pointed down.

• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must
be equivalent to a 100 mm (4") dampered wall cap in

regard to resistance to air flow, prevention of back
drafts and maintenance required to prevent clogging.

SEPARATION OF TURNS
Separate all turns by at least 1 m (3 ft.) of straight duct,

including distance between last turn and dampered wall
cap. If two turns must be closer than I m (3 ft.) deduct

3 m (10 ft.) from the maximum lengths shown in the
table for each occurrence.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90 °
. One turn of 45 ° or less may be ignored.

. Two 45 ° turns should be treated as one 90 °.

• Each turn over 45 ° should be treated as one 90 °.
SEALING OF JOINTS

. All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male

end of each section of duct must point away from the
dryer.

. Do not assemble the duct work with fasteners that

extend into the duct. They will serve as a collection
point for lint.

. Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by

wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.

INSULATION

. Duct work which runs through an unheated area or is

near an air conditioning duct, should be insulated to
reduce condensation and lint build up and be sloped

down toward outdoors.

NOTE: Never install screen inside exhaust duct.

CAUTION: THE DRYER MUST EXHAUST TO
THE OUTDOORS.

298mm

-- (11 3/4") --

NOTE: ADD TO

91mm (31/2")

THE DISTANCE

BETWEEN

CAB INET BOTTOM

TO FLOOR SURFACE

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REAR OF DRYER

FIG. 1

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EXHAUST

Table 1: RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH

ELECTRIC DRYERS

Weather Hood Type Weather Hood Type

Recommended Use only tk)r short Recommended Use only tk)r short

run installations

GAS DRYERS

run installations

No. of 90 °

elbows

0

1

2
3

4

'{ _ 4,,

(10 16 cm)

Rigid Metallic

Flexible*

27.4 m (90 ft.) 16.8m (55ft.)

18.3m (60 ft.) 12.2m (40ft.)

13.7m (45 ft.) 9.1 m(30 ft.)

10.7m (35 ft.) 16.1 m(20 ft.)

7.6 m (25 it.) 4.6 m(15it.)

_2_ ,,

(635 cm)

Rigid Metallic

Flexible*

18.3m (60 ft.) 13.7m (45 It.)

13.7m (45 ft.) 9.1 m(30 ft.)

10.7m ( 35 ft.) 6.1 m (20ft.)

7.6 m (25 ft.) 4.6 m (15 ft.)

4.6 m (15 ft.) 3.(1m(10 ft.)

_ _ 4" 2_"

{10 16 cm) (635 cm)

Rigid Rigid Metallic

13.7m (45 It.)

10.7m (35 It.)

7.6 m (25 ft.)

Metallic

Flexible*

9.1 m (30 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

9.1 m (30 ft.)

6.1 m (20 ft.)

3.0 m (10 ft.)

4.6 m (15 It.)

3.0 m(10 It.)

4.6 m (15 ft.)

Flexible*

* Do not use non metallic flexible duct.

ALTERNATE EXHAUST DIRECTIONS

This dryer comes ready for rear exhausting. If space is limited, use the tk)llowing instructions to exhaust

directly from the side or bottom of the cabinet.

GAS DRYER CAN NOT BE EXHAUSTED DIRECTLY THROUGH THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CABINET.

_ WARNING: Protect your hands and arms when working inside the cabinet.

• Never use flexible duct inside dryer.

, Detach and remove the desired knockout.

,, Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct end.

Pull on the duct to remove it. Keep the screw fl)r

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Screw

inside duct

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• Cut the duct as shown, 229 mm (9 inches).
Keep portion A.

,, Reconnect and secure the cut portion (A) of the duct

to the blower housing. Make sure that the fixing
hole is aligned with the tab in the base. Use the
reserved screw to secure the duct in place through
the tab on the appliance base.

BLOWER

HOUSING , / _ Only metal duct

229

turn CUT

PORTION A cabh_e_

216 rnm , 285mm ,

8 1/2 " 11 1/4 " BACK OF

[

121 mm 121 mm

4 3/4" 4 3/4"

BASE may bc usd
TAB LOCATION iBsidelhedtyl

SIDE PANEL

. Through the rear

opening, locate the
tab in the middle of

the appliance base.
Lift the tab to about

45 ° using a flat
screwdriver.

JJ ii...........

/ _ <=:==¸i

/ - 1

Fixing hole

• BLOWER

9 "

HOUSING

TAB AND

/

Use a standard and ajustable metal elbow and a

metal straight duct to exhaust the dryer through the

knockout choosen. Insert standard elbow and ducts
through rear and side or bottom openings.

o

Use only 100 mm (4 inch) diameter rigid metallic
duct.

Cover the opening at the back with the plate (Kit
WE1M454) available from your Local Service

Provider.

WARNING: Never leave the opening at the back

without the plate. 7

INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES

Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor.

SPECIAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
, The dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoor. See

EXHAUST INFORMATION section.

• Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and
adjacent walls or other surfaces are:

0 mm (0") either side

76 mm (3") front and rear

• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead
cabinets, ceilings, etc. is 132 cm (52").

NOTE: CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO
INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.

• Closet door must be louvered or otherwise ventilated
and must contain a minimum of 387 cm _(60 in2) of

open area equally distributed. If this closet contains
both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a

minimum of 774 cm 2 (120 in2) of open area equally
distributed.

• If yours is a gas dryer, the closet should be vented to
the outdoors to prevent gas pocketing in case of a gas

leak in the supply line.

, No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in

the same closet with the dryer.

MINIMUM CLEARANCES OTHER THAN
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATIONS.

. Minimum clearances to combustible surfaces and for

air opening:
0 clearance both sides and 25 mm (l") rear.

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

• The dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors with the
termination securely fastened to the mobile home
structure. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION section.)

• The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated beneath the
mobile home.

, The exhaust MUST NOT be connected to any other

duct, vent and chimney.

, Provisions must be made for the introduction of

outside air into the dryer room. The free air opening
shall not be less than 160 cm 2(25 inS).

, The exhaust duct material MUST BE METAL.

• Do not connect the exhaust duct with sheet metal
screws or other fastening devices which extend to the

interior of the duct.

• The dryer must be attached to the floor following
instructions available from the dealer.

• Installation must comply with the current CAN/CSA

SZ240 MH series Mobile Home Installation Code_.

NOTE: CONSIDERATION MUST BE GIVEN TO

INSTALLING AND SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.

LEVELING THE DRYER

Adjust all 4 leveling legs to match washer height. Dryer
MUST BE LEVEL and rest firmly on all 4 leveling

legs.

SIDE

VIEW

4 LEVELING /_ //_

LEGS

DUCT LENGTH

For maximum performance, refer to table for maximum allowable length of exhaust system (Exhaust section).

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY

CAUTION: NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD WITH THIS APPLIANCE°

Note: If the electrical power supply provided does not meet the specifications listed below, call a licensed electrician.

FOR ELECTRIC DRYERS, POWER SUPPLY...

1. Must be of 120/240 volts or 120/208 volts, 60 Hz

circuit with wall receptacle as

shown beside.

2. Must be protected with 30A
FUSES OR BREAKERS.

3. Must be WELL GROUNDED.

4. Must CONFORM TO LOCAL
CODES.

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TYPICAL 30 AMP

REC£PTAC[ E FOR DRYER

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FOR GAS DRYERS, POWER SUPPLY...

1. Must be of 120 volts, 60 Hz [_-'_-_

circuit with wall receptacle as

shown beside.

2. Must be protected with 15 or /'_"

20A FUSES OR BREAKER. RECEPTACLE

3. Must be WELL GROUNDED.

4. Installation must be in accordance
with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical code

part 1 and/or local codes.

fYPICAL 120 VOL[S

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INSTALLATION - GAS DRYER

IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES

_APPRO¥10

FOR YOUR SAFETY

What to do if you smell gas

• Do not try to light appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch ; do not use

any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.

• If you can not reach your gas supplier, call fire

department.

• Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas

supplier.

Dryer must be levelled and rest firmly on the floor.

Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or

any other appliance.

GAS CONNECTION INFORMATION

Installation must conform with local Gas Codes and
with CAN/CGA-B 149, Natural Gas Installation Code.

Some local codes restrict installation of gas appliances
in garages. They must be 45 crn (18") off the ground

and protected by a barrier from vehicules.
GAS BURNER ORIFICE

This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner
Assembly for use ONLY WITH ONE TYPE OF GAS.

Using the appropriate kit, your local service
organization can convert this dryer for use with the

alternate fuel.
Use kit WE25M35 to convert from Natural Gas to LP

Gases (Propane).
Use kit WE25M36 to convert from LP Gases to Natural

Gas.
WARNING: CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED

OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROVINCIAL

AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND/OR
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF

THE CAN/CGA B149.1 AND B149.2
INSTALLATION CODE.

GAS SUPPLY

• Supply line is to be 12.7 mm (112 in) rigid pipe.
(9.53 mm (318 in) copper tubing may be used if the

dryer is operated on propane gas) and equipped with

an accessible shutoff within 6 feet (2 m) from, and in

the same room with the dryer. Increase pipe size for
runs longer than 20 feet (7 m).

• During pressure test:

- When test pressure is in excess of 112PSIG
(3.45kPa), disconnect dryer and its individual

shutoff valve from gas supply line prior to test.

-When test pressure is equal to or less than 112 PSIG
(3.45kPa), close the dryer shutoff valve prior to test.

• A 3.18 mm (118 in) National Pipe Taper thread
plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection,

must be installed immediately upstream of the gas
supply connection to the dryer. Contact your local gas

utility should you have questions on the installation of
the plugged tapping.

. Pipe dope must be resistant to the action of propane

and applied sparingly to all male threads.

. If local codes permit, it is recommended the dryer be

connected to the gas supply with approved semi-rigid

metal tubing or listed connectors.

66 mm

(2 5/8")

REAR VIEW

LEAK TEST
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or

equivalent. Leak test solutions must not contain ammonia

which could cause damage to brass fittings or pipe.

CAUTION: NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.

9

OPERATING YOUR DRYER

WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons

when using your appliance read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Fisher&Paykel

Fca{urcs a_ld a[)poar(lrlc_s fllaj val_ _

before operating this appliance.

@ Q 0 Q 0

0 Drying Selections. Select the proper heat on the Fabric

Care selector for your load.
NOTE: Drying times will vary according to the type of I

heat used (Electric, Natural gas or LP gas), size of load, I
types of fabrics, wetness of clothes, and condition of

exhaust ducts.

Should be used with cycles indicated •

Drying Automatic Automatic
Selections Cottons Perm. Press Thned

Cottons
High Heat • •

Penn. Press
Medium Heat • O

Knits/Delicates
Low-Heat @ @

Fluff
No Heat* @

*Flull-No Heat option can be used wilb all automatic cycle, but lot best
perlormance it isrecommended to be used with a limedcycle.

O Cycle Selector. Turn the Cycle Selector to the desired

cycle setting. The selector may be turned in either
direction.

I_ Press Guard Cycle. (Available on some models.)

The Press Guard cycle operates only with the
Automatic Permanent Press and Automatic Cottons

cycles. Turn the Press Guard knob to SET or press the
pad to selecL and turn the Cycle Selector Dial to the

desired amount of heated drying time.

To minimize the wrinkle setting in clothes, the Press

i

Guard cycle provides from l 5 to 20 minutes of no-heat
tumbling after the clothes are dry.

Used the End Cycle Signal to remind you to remove
the dried laundry.

0 End Cycle Signal. (Available on some models.)

Set End Cycle Signal, if desired. This signal operates
with any cycle on some models. The control can be set

anywhere between OFF and LOUD, depending on the
desired sound level. The signal will start to sound just

before the end of the cycle to remind you to remove the
clothes. To stop the signal while sounding, turn the

signal control to OFF or advance the Cycle Selector to
OFE

This signal should always be used when drying
polyester knits or permanent press items which should

be removed as soon as the dryer stops to help prevent
setting of wrinkles.

If the signal is on and you choose the Press Guard
cycle, you will hear the signal sound on and oft

throughout the cycle. This reminds you that the clothes

O are dry.

Start. Turn the Start knob or press the Push to Start
button to start the dryer. (Opening the door during
operation stops the dryer. To restart, close the door and

tk)llow above directions.)

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OPERATING YOUR DRYER

Polyester Knits & Permanent Press Drying Tips

•DO NOT OVERLOAD-

Garments being dried or
dewrinkled should tumble

freely.

•REMOVE CLOTHES
PROMPTLY-

To help prevent wrinkling,
remove clothes from the dryer

promptly at the end of the
drying cycles.

HOW TO LOAD THE CLOTHES

Don't overload your dryer. Crowded
loads don't dry efficiently and clothes

may be unnecessarily wrinkled. Loads
should look like this:

\ j--'"

•PLACE ON HANGERS-
Permanent press and polyester

knit garments look best if
placed on hangers after drying.

HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

As a general rule, sort clothes by surface texture, fabric, colour and weight, as you would for your washer.

CARE AND CLEANING

Dryer Exterior

Wipe off any spills or washing
compounds. Wipe or dust with a

damp cloth. Try not to strike the
surface with sharp objects.

Lint filter

Before every
dryer use, clean the
lint filter. Put your
moistened fingers at

one side of the filter
and wipe in a sideways

motion all the way
across to the other side.

Duet control panel and finishes

may be damaged by some laundry

pro-treatment soil and stain
remover products if such products

am sprayed on or have direct
contact with the duel:

CARE AND CLEANING

To keep your dryer
operating at peak
performance.
periodically, remove

the lint filter and
insert the suction hose

from your vacuum
cleaner into the

opening.

Apply these pro-treatment products
away from the dryer. The fabric

may then be washed and dried
normally. Damage to your dryer

caused by pre-treatment products is
not covered by your warranty.

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SUGGESTED FABRIC

AND DRYING SELECTIONS

Cycle Suggested For Clothes Load/Fabrics such as: Drying Selection
Automatic Cottons , Cottons and linens High

Automatic Permanent Press Medium

, Permanent press fabrics with cotton
, Down-filled garments, if machine washing and

drying is recommended

, Synthetics

Automatic Permanent Press
with Extra Care (Automatic

Delicates if available)

Timed

, Silks and wools

• Rayon and acetate

• Pillows*

Low

Medium or Low

, Blankets**

Cotton

Synthetics or Down

, Extra large items***

Cottons/Reg Heat
Medium or Low

Medium Heat

The terms High, Medium and Low Heat are those usually found on fabric care labels.
For best results, follow your fabric care labels.

DRIED IN A DRIED IN A
TUMBLE TUMBLE

DRYER AT DRYER AT

MAY BE _ MAY BE

MEDIUM TO LOW
REGULAR SETTING.

(green) (yellow)

SETTING.

(green) (green) (yellow)

SHOULD BE SHOULD BE SHOULD BE
HUNG TO HUNG DRIED ON A

DRY. SOAKING FLAT

WET TO SURFACE.

DRIP DRY.

*Pillows

Check ticking for holes or weak seams where feathers or filling could escape. DRY ONLY ONE
PILLOW AT A TIME. Set dryer for maximum time. Stop dryer occasionally and shake pillow to

redistribute filling for more even drying. Check pillow at end of drying time - if not completely dry,
return pillow to dryer and reset for more drying time. Feather pillows dry very slowly and must be

dried completely to prevent mildew. DO NOT tumble dry pillows containing kapok.

*_"Blankets Add 2 or 4 dry towels to the blanket in the dryer. Set timer for 20-25 minutes. DO NOT set control

for more than 25 minutes. DRY ONLY ONE BLANKET AT A TIME. Remove blanket at the end of
the cycle and block the blanket back to its original shape. Allow to dry thoroughly before storing.

***Extra Large Items-

Queen or King size
sheets; Blankets or

Spreads: Mattress
Covers/Pads:

Snowsuits.

First setting - 20 minutes; check and redistribute load. Then set timer for 15 minutes; check load

again. Reset timer at 5 minute intervals, checking after each 5 minutes to make sure that the articles

do not fill the dryer drum; many large items, when wet, have ample room in the dryer, but as they
dry and fluff up, they may not have room to tumble. CAUTION: If large items do not have room to

tumble, the air flow may be blocked, which could result in scorching your valuable items. NOTE:
Mattress cover/pads should be dried alone.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR DRYER

The Difference Between Automatic and Timed Drying

Automatic Drying (Electronic)
(on some models)

When using the Automatic Cycles,
the Electronic Sensor Control

system continually senses the
moisture in the tumbling clothes,
determines when they are dried to
your pre-selected setting, and
terminates the cycle automatically.
The Cycle Selector will not

advance until clothes have reached
a certain degree of dryness.

Automatic Drying

When using the Automatic Cycles,

the Automatic Dry Control system
continually senses the temperature
of the air in the dryer drum. Wet
laundry keeps this air cool. When
laundry is dry enough (and the
drum air warms enough) the heat

turns off. When the air cools, the
heat turns back on. This oft and on

cycling may happen a number of
times (depending on the fabric,
load size and Cycle Selector
setting). The Cycle Selector
advances (when the heat is off)
until it automatically turns off the
dryer.

Drying Selections Guide for the Automatic Cycles

F Auto _Y,_ IA%+°°Y,0,0AutoPe_

=:

.......;'/Ad N_7"

S Auto ..... _J°L+_ + ....... autoPe,

Cottons - • ** o,%, &Knits

/ .......

, 'Kk\\/;')1

Timed Drying
When using the Timed Cycles, you

select the number of minutes you
wish the dryer to run and it turns
oft at the end of this time period.

Auto ....... _ j°L + ....... Auto Pet

Cottons , _ m,i, &Knits

| OOlO.__ ! _?°:=,:o

L......................../ { Tx,,_-, '. _, ...............

....... /: //,.A" \X._-

I t'

As a general guideline...
Set near the midway position

• For most normal loads.

Accessories

.DRYING RACK (available on

some models)
A handy door rack is provided for
drying solid articles such as

stuffed toys and washable running
shoes without tumbling. This rack

is easy to install, ,just hook on the
bottom of the front opening.

The drying rack must be used
with a timed cycle.

Note: When rack is used

make sure there are
no loose articles in
the drum.

Set toward Less Dry
.For light-weight fabric loads

.If you desire to remove less

moisture

.For very small loads

• DRUM LAMP
(available on some
models)

BEFORE
REPLACING LIGHT
BULB, BE SURE TO

UNPLUG THE
DRYER POWER

CORD. Simply reach

above loading

opening from inside
drum. Remove bulb

and replace with the
same type and rating

bulb.

Set toward More Dry
.For loads that include heavy-

weight fabrics.

• If you desire to remove more
moisture.

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MAXIMIZE YOUR DRYER EFFICIENCY

BY KEEPING THE EXHAUST DUCT CLEAN.

1. Disconnect the plug from the wall socket
or turn off the circuit breaker to cut the

electrical supply to the dryer.

2. Disconnect duct from dryer.

3. Clean exhaust duct from end where dryer is
connected to the exhaust hood using:

, the hose attachment of your vacuum cleaner:
, a dust rag attached to a pole (for straight stretches)

or to a drain cleaning wire (for less accessible
turns).

4. Inspect exhaust hood. To minimize resistance to the
exhaust air flow:

CONNECTED TO

EXHAUST HOOD

DRYER

Check turns in the exhaust
duct for any collected lint.

, flap must move freely (you may check with a

mirror);

, flap should be fully open when dryer is on;
, ensure that no wildlife (birds, insects,...) have

nested inside the duct.

MIRROR

FLAPS MOVE FREELY

CLEANING LINT FROM YOUR DRYER

Combustible lint may collect on the inside of the dryer cabinet. CLEAN EVERY 2 TO 3 YEARS OR

MORE OFTEN DEPENDING ON USAGE. Cleaning should be done by a qualified service person.

[ ALWAYS VERIFY PROPER OPERATION AFTER SERVICING ]

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QUESTIONS?

USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
DRYER WON'T START

CLOTHES TAKE TOO
LONG TO DRY

SHRINKAGE

WRINKLING

TO REMOVE WRINKLES

, Dryer unplugged. Make sure power cord is plugged in.
, No power to dryer. Check fuses and circuit breakers to make sure dryer is getting

current. Most electric dryers use two.

, Controls improperly set. Make sure controls are set and that the Start button is

pressed or turned. Opening the door during operation stops the dryer. To restart,
close the door and push the Start button.

• Controls improperly set. Check all controls to make sure they are correctly set for
the load you want to dry. See the How to Operate Your Dryer section.

, Clogged lint filter. Clean filter before every load. Periodically remove lint filter

and clean area under it with vacuum cleaner. See the Care and Cleaning section.

• Improper ducting. Make sure dryer is ducted in accordance with the Installation
Instructions.

• Obstruction in exhaust ducting. Make sure ducting is clean and free of
obstruction; make sure damper in outside wall cap operates easily. If flexible
ducting is used, be sure it is not kinked and is properly installed according to the

Installation Instructions.

, Blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. Check household fuses or circuit

breakers. Most electric dryers use two. It is possible for one to be blown or
tripped and the dryer still tumble without heat.

, Improper sorting. Do not mix heavy, hard-to-dry items with lightweight articles.

• Too many items in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine
loads.

• Too few items in dryer. If drying only one article, add two more similar articles,
even if dry, to ensure proper tumbling.

• Some fabrics will shrink whether machine washed and tumble dried or washed
by hand and drip dried; others may be safely washed but will shrink in a dryer.

Follow Garment Manufacturers' Care Labels exactly. If in doubt, do not machine
wash or tumble dry.

• Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove clothes promptly and
hang them immediately.

, Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work

clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items, such as shirts or blouses. Do not
wash or dry Permanent Press with regular laundry.

, Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use of fabric softener will minimize

wrinkling.

Try one or more of these suggestions
, Retumble on Perma Press setting.
, Rerinse and dry on Perma Press setting.

• If unsuccessful, remmble on high heat for 10 - 12 minutes and hang immediately

• Iron carefully

• Send to dry cleaners for pressing

• Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.*

• NOTE: If you follow good laundry procedures and Permanent Press clothes still
come out wrinkled, the finish may not be good quality. Also, in permanent press
synthetic/cotton blends, the cotton portion of the fabric can eventually wear
away leaving only the synthetic. Since it • the cotton portion which is treated for
Permanent Press, a loss or decrease of Permanent Press performance will result.
"Easy Care" fabrics may eventually lose their finish and wrinkle even with
proper care.

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IF DRYER STILL DOES NOT OPERATE, call for Service, GIVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS AND
DESCRIBE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE DRYER.

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YOUR AUTOMATIC CLOTHES DRYER

WARRANTY

Save proof of original purchase date such as your sales slip or copy of the check

cashed to establish warranty period.

FULL TWO=YEAR WARRANTY

For two years from the date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts

and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the dryer that fails
because of a manufacturing defect.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for
products purchased for ordinary home use in Canada.

All warranty will be provided by a Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent during
normal working hours. Should your appliance need service, during the warranty period or

beyond:
in Canada call DIRECT 1 877 744 7400

- Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.
Read your USE & CARE book. If you then have any questions about operating the

product, please contact your dealer or
in Canada call DIRECT 1 877 744 7400

- Improper installation.
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You care

responsible for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connection

facilities.

- Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breaker.

- Failure of the product if it is misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or

used commercially.

- Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or Acts of God.

- Correction of unauthorized repairs.

- Normal recommended maintenance as set out in the products USE & CARE book.

I WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES I

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