Rinnai DRYSOFT4L User Manual

GAS DRYER

Dry-Soft

4 & 6

Operation / Installation Manual

Models: RD-400AU & RD-600AU

This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:

• Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

• Current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500 & AS 5601

• Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes

This appliance must be installed, serviced and removed by an Authorised Person.

All Rinnai gas products

are A.G.A. certified.

Distributed and serviced in Australia under a Quality System certified as complying with ISO 9001 by SAI Global

REGULATORY INFORMATION

This appliance must be installed, commissioned and serviced by an Authorised person in accordance with local gas, electrical and plumbing regulations.

The installation must also comply with these instructions. The appliances referred to in this manual have been certified by the Australian Gas Association (AGA).

The AGA Certification number is shown on the appliance dataplate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future referenc e.

WARRANTY

WARRANTY TERMS

The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in respect of the product which you have under the Trade Practices Act and similar State or Territory Laws. Give n instal lation and a ppl ication is in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and instructions, Rinnai gas d ryers are warranted by Rinnai for the cost of labour and components in the event of defects arising from faulty materials and/or workmanship in accordance with the Terms in Table 1 and Warranty Conditions and Exclusions stated in this document and any additional conditions and exclusions stated in the Operating and/or Installation Instructions for the appliance.

Free Labour Period Free Parts Period

Domestic Use 2 Years 2 Years

Commercial Use 1 Year 1 Year

Table 1 Warranty Terms

Definition of Domestic Use

The warranty periods that are allocated under "Domestic Use" are based on the gas clothes dryer usage of a typical family and apply only to gas dryers installed in domestic dwellings.

Definition of Commercial Use

The warranty periods that are allocated under "Commercial Use" are for gas clothes dryers installed at premises such as commercial and industrial buildings, hotels, motels, caravan parks and sporting complexes.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

1. Dated proof of purchase is required to be shown to the attending service person prior to the commencement of any warranty work.

2. The gas dryer and components must be installed in accordance with the Manufacturer's Installation Instructions, current AS 3000, AS 3500 and AS 5601, local regulations and municipal building cod es. Gas dryers and components must only be installed, commissioned and removed by persons authorised by local regulations to do so and serviced and repaired by Rinnai approved technicians.

3. The warranty applies only to the components supplied by Rinnai. It does not apply to compo nents supplied by others, such as isolating valves, electrical switches, pipework, electrical cables and fuses.

4. Where the gas dryer or it's components have not been sited in accordance with the Installation Instructions or are installed such that normal service access is difficult, a service charge may apply. At the discretion of the attending service person, if access is deemed dangerous service will be refused. Any work required to gain reasonable access to gas dryer components may also be chargeable at the discretion of th e attending service person (for example, removal of cupboards, doors or walls, or the use of special equipment to move components to floor level).

5. Where a failed component is replaced under warranty, the balance of the original appliance warranty will remain effective. The replacement part or appliance does not carry a new warranty.

6. Rinnai reserve the right to transfer functional components from defective appliances if they are suitable.

7. Rinnai reserve the right to have the installed product returned to the factory for inspection.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS:

1. Accidental damage, acts of God, failure due to misuse, incorrect or unauthorized installations, attempts to repair the appliance other than by a Rinnai approved service technician.

2. Where it is found that there is no fault with the appliance and the issue is rela ted to the in stallation or is d ue to the failure of electric or gas supplies or a corrosive atmosphere.

RINNAI DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR ANY

INCIDENTAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY.

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OPERATION MANUAL

REGULATORY INFORMATION...................................................................................i

WARRANTY .................................................................................................................i

ABOUT YOUR DRY-SOFT GAS DRYER ...................................................................1

CONTROL PANEL NAVIGATION ................................................................................................1

OVERVIEW OF APPLIANCE ................................................................................................. .... .. 2

SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................3

FEATURES AND BENEFITS ......................................................................................4

OPERATION................................................................................................................4

GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ............... 4

FABRIC CARE AND DRYING HINTS ........................................................... ... ... ... ...................... 4

ITEMS UNSUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING............................................................................ 5

CHOICE OF OPERATING MODES AND CYCLES ..................................................................... 5

DRYING PROGRAMMES ............................... .... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ......... 5

OPERATIONAL TIME ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ......................................... ...... 5

OPERATION IN AUTOMATIC MODE.......................................................................................... 6

OPERATION IN TIMER MODE.................................................................................................... 6

CARE AND MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................7

CLEANING THE LINT FILTER..................................................................................................... 7

CLEANING THE BACK FILTER.................................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...................... 7

CLEANING THE AIR INLET FILTER................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ............................... 8

CLEANING THE HEATER BODY ................................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...................................... 8

SAFETY DEVICES ......................................................................................................8

TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................................................................9

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST .......................................................................................... 9

GENERAL DRYER CHARACTERISTICS..................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ......................... 9

ERROR CODES......................................................................................................................... 10

SERVICE.................................................................................................................................... 10

INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................12

APPLIANCE DETAILS..............................................................................................20

CONTACT INFORMATION .......................................................................................21

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ABOUT YOUR DRY-SOFT GAS DRYER

CONTROL PANEL NAVIGATION

ON / OFF BUTTON

CLEAN FILTER

OPERATING

FINISH

TIMER

Turn ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’ the electric power supply to the appliance.

START/PAUSE BUTTON

Start and pause the drying function.

PROGRAM BUTTON

Select the drying programme.

TIMER BUTTON

Select operation in Timer mode.

’UP’ BUTTON

Increase the drying time (operation in Timer mode only).

GENERAL

EXTRA SOFT

THICK

DELICATE

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‘DOWN’ BUTTON

Decrease the drying time (operation in Timer mode only).

GENERAL INDICATOR

Illuminates green when the ‘General’ drying mode has been selected.

THICK INDICATOR

Illuminates green when the ‘Thick’ drying mode has been selected.

EXTRA SOFT INDICATOR

Illuminates green when the ‘Extra Soft’ drying mode has been selected.

DELICATE INDICATOR

Illuminates green when the ‘Delicate’ drying mode has been selected.

OPERATION INDICATOR

Illuminates green when drying function has started but the gas burner is not ignited. Illuminates red when the gas burner is ignited.

FINISH INDICATOR

Illuminates green when drying is completed.

TIMER INDICATOR

Illuminates green during operation in Timer mode.

CLEAN FILTER INDICATOR

Illuminates red when the filter requires cleaning.

DIGITAL DISPLAY

Indicates remaining drying time and error codes.

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ABOUT YOUR DRY-SOFT GAS DRYER

OVERVIEW OF APPLIANCE

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

DO NOT

DO NOT DO NOT

DO NOT

OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE BEFORE READING THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET. PLACE ARTICLES ON OR AGAINST THIS APPLIANCE. STORE CHEMICALS OR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS, OR SPRAY AEROSOLS NEAR THIS APPLIANCE. OPERATE WITH PANELS, COVERS OR GUARDS REMOVED FROM THIS APPLIANCE.

LOAD MATERIALS CONTAINING FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS INTO THIS APPLIANCE

• Ensure all articles are removed from pockets. These include flammable items such as matches and cigarette lighters.

• DO NOT dry clothes or materials containing foam, glue or other flammable substances or materials.

• DO NOT use this appliance to dry off solvents, dry-cleaning fluids or other flammable substances.

• DO NOT dry articles that have come into contact with cooking oils, petrol, dry cleaning solvents or other flammable or explosive substances. These substances may emit vapours or cause a chemical reaction resulting in fire or explosion.

• DO NOT operate the dryer whilst the CLEAN FILTER light is on. Any lint must be regularly removed in accordance with these instructions.

• DO NOT open the dryer door whilst the dryer is in operation. The dryer door should only be opened after the FINISH light illuminates.

• When the dryer cycle is finished, take care when removing laundry items. They may still be warm or HOT.

• DO NOT use the gas clothes dryer for any purpose other than the drying of clothes.

• Fresh air ventilation openings shall not be blocked and/or sealed.

• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons with out supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this appliance.

• DO NOT cover or place any articles on or against this appliance.

• DO NOT store chemicals or flammable materials or spray aerosols near this appliance.

• DO NOT unplug the electric power cord whilst in operation.

• Ensure clothes DO NOT get stuck between the dryer door and drum. Appliance and clothing damage may occur and an unsafe situation could result.

• DO NOT operate these appliances without the exhaust duct. These appliances must be operated with the exhaust duct connected and terminated in accordance with these instructions.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufact ure r, its service agent or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Quick Drying - The range of Rinnai gas clothes dryers utilise gas as the drying medium rather

than electricity. This results in a considerable reduction in drying time when compared to most electric clothes dryers.

Economical - The range of Rinnai gas clothes dryers are highly efficient. In addition, they utilise

gas rather than electricity as the drying medium. Depending on the gas type used considerable running costs savings are possible when compared to electric clothes dryers.

Soft Clothes - Using gas as the drying medium result s in clothes tha t feel sof t er wh en compared

3. to electric clothes dryers.

Automatic Operation - Dryer stops automatically when drying is completed. Th is eliminates the

4. need by the user to guess how long drying might take.

Time remaining indicator - Indicates the remaining time for completion of drying.

Exhaust Duct - The exhaust duct vents to outside. This prevents the discharge of moist air, dust

and lint into the room containing the clothes dryer.

OPERATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Do not exceed the maximum drying load:

- The Maximum load for the Dry-Soft® 4 (Model RD-400AU) is 4 kg.

- The Maximum load for the Dry-Soft® 6 (Model RD-600AU) is 6 kg. Exceeding the maximum drying load may result in uneven drying or appliance malfunction.

• Ensure clothes have been spin dried by a washing machine before placing into the gas clothes dryer. Wet clothes may damage the dryer and will take excessively long to dry.

• Ensure washing detergents, bleaches and fabric softeners have been fully rinsed from clothes before placing them into the gas clothes dryer. These substances may damage internal dryer components.

• It is preferable that the space in which the gas clothes dryer is installed is well ventilated. This can be achieved by opening a window during use.

FABRIC CARE AND DRYING HINTS

Read the fabric care label attached to most clothes to confirm if they are suitable for tumble drying and, if so, select the drying cycle recommended by the manufacturer. In the ab sence of man ufacturer recommendations Rinnai suggests the following:

• Use the 'GENERAL' cycle for items such as towels, shirts and underwear.

• Use the 'DELICATE' drying cycle for frayed or synthetic items (such as nylon stockings) or thin

fabrics. It is recommended that these items are placed in a laundry bag for protection during drying.

• Use the 'THICK’ drying cycle for items such as jeans, sweatshirts or heavier winter clothes.

• If thick items are mixed with thin items, select the 'THICK' drying cycle.

• The volume of clothes in the dryer should be limited to approximately 70% of the actual drum

volume to maintain drying efficiency. If the volume of clothes exceeds 70% drying efficiency will be reduced.

• Lint producing items (such as towels) should be dried separately to prevent the lint catching onto

other items during drying.

• For items with zippers, close the zippers and dry inside out to prevent damage to the dryer

components. The same applies to items with metallic buttons.

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OPERATION

ITEMS UNSUITABLE FOR TUMBLE DRYING

• Do not tumble dry fabrics if the care label states that tumble drying is not suitable. These may include items made from silk, wool, wool blends, leather, lace or hemp. These fabrics may shrink, deform or fade. The same applies to items with printing or glued emblems which may fade or separate.

• Non breathable fabrics, materials or items such as rain coats, leather, glued clothes, quilts, mats, carpet, stuffed cushions and toys ar e unsuitable for tumble drying.

CHOICE OF OPERATING MODES AND CYCLES

Four operating modes are available as follows:

GENERAL: During the 'General' mode the gas dryer operates at full drying capacity.

THICK: During the 'Thick' mode the gas dryer operates for longer th an in the gen eral or delicate

modes.

EXTRA SOFT: This mode applies in conjunction with GENERAL or THICK modes.

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When selected, the drying function stops intermittently. The drum sto ps rotating an d cool air is bl own into the drying drum momentarily for 12 seconds every 4 minutes for a total cycle time of up to 120 minutes. This results in fabric that feels softer.

DELICATE: During the 'Delicate' mode the gas dryer operates at approximately half the drying

capacity.

NOTE

If the dryer door is opened during an operation cycle, the ‘Extra Soft’ function is cancelled. There is no gas consumption during ‘Extra Soft’ operation.

CLEAN FILTER

OPERATING

FINISH

TIMER

32164

GENERAL

EXTRA SOFT

THICK

DELICATE

DRYING PROGRAMMES

Five drying programmes are available as follows:

GENERAL + EXTRA SOFT (Combines the GENERAL and EXTRA SOFT Programme modes) GENERAL THICK + EXTRA SOFT (Combines the THICK and EXTRA SOFT Program me mode s) THICK DELICATE

OPERATIONAL TIME

In automatic mode, the dryer senses the clothes volume, moisture content and drying progress continuously. It will operate the drying function for the required amount of time for the clothes to be dried sufficiently.The approximate remaining drying time is indicated on the digital display .

The remaining drying time indicated is approximate only and will be less accurate

NOTE

if the 'CLEAN FILTER' indicator is illuminated.

In timer mode, the user selects the duration for drying and the dryer will operate for the selected period regardless of whether clothes are dry or not. The remaining drying time is indicated on the digital display .

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