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AeroCare clothes dryer

Installation instructions

and

User guide

Summary of Contents for AeroCare

Page 1: ...US AeroCare clothes dryer Installation instructions and User guide...

Page 2: ...of this appliance must be performed by a contractor plumber or gasfitter who is qualified or licensed by the state WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize t...

Page 3: ...70 Changing pre set options 71 Caring for your dryer 73 Before you call for service User warnings 76 Fault codes 76 Solving operating problems 77 Solving drying problems 80 Limited warranty 82 How to...

Page 4: ...drying cycles and options its extra large capacity and reverse tumbling Please take the time to read this User Guide carefully It will help you to operate and maintain your new AeroCare dryer Your sa...

Page 5: ...as instructed by the User Guide This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can present risk of losing life or hurt you and others The safety alert symbol and the word WARN...

Page 6: ...operly 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 pu...

Page 7: ...l affected items in a pile or stack This can prevent heat from escaping and can create a fire hazard Oil affected items can ignite spontaneously especially when exposed to heat sources such as a tumbl...

Page 8: ...to reduce the possibility of slipping If your dryer is running and you want to unload or add clothes touch START PAUSE then open the dryer door Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving Un...

Page 9: ...outdoors Use only rigid metal 4 102 mm diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet and use only UL listed transition ducting between the dryer and the home duct Do not install or store this appliance i...

Page 10: ...nd carefully These instructions must be left with the home owner for future reference Correct installation is the responsibility of the installer Installation of this appliance must be performed by a...

Page 11: ...transportation to the customer s home 1 Remove packaging Remove all of the outer packaging Dispose of unwanted packaging thoughtfully 2 Discard packing material from around dryer feet Tilt the dryer s...

Page 12: ...ot install the dryer in any room or closet which does not permit the free flow of replacement air The free area of any opening for the introduction of outside air shall not be less than twice the area...

Page 13: ...he dryer for intake air The minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air openings are 1 25 mm clearance both sides 2 51 mm clearance at the front and 1 25 mm clearance at the rear or 5 127 mm...

Page 14: ...inimum of 60 sq in 387 cm2 of open area equally distributed If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq in 774 cm2 of open area equally distributed The open...

Page 15: ...y fastened to a non combustible portion of the mobile home structure The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or manufactured home The exhaust duct material MUST BE METAL The exhaust duct M...

Page 16: ...nector this must not exceed a length of 3 feet in total WARNING Explosion Hazard Installations must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor plumber or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the...

Page 17: ...yer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at a pressure greater than 0 5 psi 3 5 kPa The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping sy...

Page 18: ...rate of four percent per 1000 feet 305 m elevation above sea level Installation must conform to all local codes and ordinances In the absence of local codes and or ordinances installation shall confor...

Page 19: ...essure Shut off valve Pipe size at least 1 2 12 7 mm Connecting to dryer Install a female 3 8 NPT elbow at the gas inlet end of the dryer Attach a 3 8 flare union adapter to the female NPT elbow Using...

Page 20: ...Test for gas leaks WARNING NEVER use an open flame to test for gas leaks Turn on the gas open the gas shut off valve All connections should be checked for leaks with a soapy or equivalent solution Ap...

Page 21: ...ng Hazard Gas leaks cannot always be detected by the sense of smell Use of an approved UL or CSA gas detector is recommended If a gas leak is detected follow the What to do if you smell gas instructio...

Page 22: ...National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA NO 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 Electrical requirements for gas dryers The power supply must be 120V 60Hz and connected to a properly grounded branch...

Page 23: ...an extension cord or adapter plug with the dryer Use only new ducting materials Remove and discard old duct material WARNING Electric Shock Hazard Use a new UL CSA listed 30 ampere power cord Use a UL...

Page 24: ...trician if the electricity supply does not meet the required specifications Grounding instructions This dryer MUST be connected to a grounded metal permanent wiring system Alternatively an equipment g...

Page 25: ...ons 1 Turn off the circuit breaker s 30 amp or remove the dryer s circuit fuse at the electrical box 2 Ensure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall outlet 3 Locate and remove the power cord cover...

Page 26: ...re connections Hot wire Green ground screw 1 Turn off the circuit breaker s 30 amp or remove the dryer s circuit fuse at the electrical box 2 Ensure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall outlet 3...

Page 27: ...ircuit breakers The power supply must be a 4 wire single phase 120 240 V 60Hz 30 amp circuit This dryer is supplied with a CSA approved power cord 5 feet 1 52 m in length intended for plugging into a...

Page 28: ...ttic under an enclosed floor or into any concealed space of a building Never vent the dryer into a common duct with an exhaust system originating from a kitchen The combination of grease and lint crea...

Page 29: ...98 mm 3 1 2 89 mm Exhaust outlet Before you start If required remove and discard of all existing plastic or metal foil duct Replace this with UL listed duct material Check for and remove any lint from...

Page 30: ...ght ducting including the distance between the last turn and the wall cap to ensure the best performance of the dryer Turns other than 90 One turn of 45 or less may be ignored Two 45 turns are to be c...

Page 31: ...tion and lint build up Connecting the dryer to the house vent Rigid metal duct The use of a rigid metal ducting is recommended for best drying performance The risk of crushing and kinking of the duct...

Page 32: ...ll be used in the United States and Canada Do not install flexible metal duct in walls ceilings floors or other enclosed spaces Flexible metal duct shall not exceed 8 feet 2 4 m in total Do not rest t...

Page 33: ...end or collapse ducting Use elbows if turns are necessary DO NOT use excessive exhaust length Cut duct as short as possible DO NOT crush duct against the wall DO NOT set dryer on duct Fig 20 Correct v...

Page 34: ...ten the life of the dryer Reduce the performance resulting in longer drying times and an increased energy usage 2 Determine the number of elbows bends you will need 3 In the column listing the type of...

Page 35: ...2 4 m 1 60 ft 18 3 m 8 ft 2 4 m 2 45 ft 13 7 m 8 ft 2 4 m 3 35 ft 10 7 m 8 ft 2 4 m 4 25 ft 7 6 m 8 ft 2 4 m Acceptable 2 64 mm Hood for short length installations 4 Dia 102 mm 21 2 64 mm When you hav...

Page 36: ...llow you easier access for connecting the exhaust Place the end of the exhaust duct on the outlet at the rear of the dryer Secure with duct tape or a hosed clamp For a straight installation connect th...

Page 37: ...s preferred for the direction of ducting Tape around the knockout and exhaust opening to provide protection from sharp edges during installation Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and slid...

Page 38: ...he original length of duct to the blower housing ensuring the shortened duct is aligned with the tab in the base Use the screw saved previously to secure the duct in place through the tab on the dryer...

Page 39: ...rtingtheduct Internal duct joints must be secured with tape otherwise they may separate and cause a safety hazard Duct tape Exhaust can be added to the left gas or electric models or right side electr...

Page 40: ...ct tape as shown in Figure 28 page 37 Fig 30 Exhaust elbow Complete the exhaust system by connecting the required standard metal elbows and ducts Cover the original duct opening at the back with a pla...

Page 41: ...n be used so that the washer which also requires a cold water supply and dryer can be connected to the cold supply at the same faucet Important Use the new inlet hoses provided with your dryer Never r...

Page 42: ...connector 6 Insert a flat rubber washer into the other female connector and couple the hose to the inlet valve on the rear of the dryer Fig 32 Attaching the inlet hose to the dryer 7 Check that all co...

Page 43: ...ach hinge on the dryer face Insert these screws about half way into the top holes for each hinge on the opposite side where you removed the plastic plugs Apply firm pressure to get the screw started i...

Page 44: ...from the hinges 6 Separate the door panel from the inside of the door by removing the six screws as shown in Figure 36 Fig 36 Separating door panel from inside of door Important Remove only the six sc...

Page 45: ...he cover plate and the strike plate the strike plate being the plate with the metal part protruding Reinstall one plate in place of the other Fig 39 Exchanging cover plate and strike plate location 10...

Page 46: ...n 2 To ensure the dryer is correctly level from side to side place a spirit level on the top center of the machine If level the air bubble will sit between the two lines 3 To check whether the dryer i...

Page 47: ...d ordinances 5 Installation Please ensure No plastic or non UL listed flexible metal foil material has been used for the exhaust ducting Exhaust material used is either rigid ducting or thick wall fle...

Page 48: ...To turn the dryer on simply touch the POWER button Note if the dryer has been exposed to temperatures below freezing for an extended period of time allow it to warm up before touching POWER Otherwise...

Page 49: ...rmation refer to the How to get service section in the back of this book refer to page 84 Drum light replacement Before replacing the light bulb be sure to unplug the dryer power cord or disconnect th...

Page 50: ...heat control Your AeroCare dryer provides the right heat for temperature sensitive delicate garments while still efficiently drying more robust regular and denim loads Reverse action tumbling selecte...

Page 51: ...convenient light located inside the dryer helps make unloading easier The light switches on automatically when the door is opened For drum light replacement please refer to page 47 Drying rack The dry...

Page 52: ...do not overload your dryer Load in terms of the space clothes take up when dry rather than when they are wet 1 Press POWER to activate your dryer 2 Your dryer will default to the REGULAR cycle Select...

Page 53: ...erent option once a drying cycle has started touch the START PAUSE button then select the new cycle or option Touch START PAUSE to restart the dryer with the new settings Important If you wish to stop...

Page 54: ...here along with any messages to help you with the overall running of your dryer eg user warnings Time to go Your AeroCare dryer displays approximately how many minutes the cycle has remaining so that...

Page 55: ...hold the KEYLOCK button for two seconds Note when activated the light above the KEYLOCK button is illuminated If Keylock is activated To turn your dryer on touch and hold the POWER button for two seco...

Page 56: ...s shoes toys Before you load Check pockets for items that could damage your clothes or get caught in the dryer Close zippers hooks and eyes and other fastenings ie fasten the openings of comforter cov...

Page 57: ...e 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 colored items from whites where possible especiall...

Page 58: ...ction under certain conditions and after particular stages of the cycle have passed Always follow manufacturer s care label instructions when drying your garments If you are unsure of the temperature...

Page 59: ...mp Low Wrinkle Free Off Drum Reverse On Energy Saver Energy Saver selected models only An extended cycle with periods of no heating reducing overall energy consumption Dryness Level Dry Drying Temp Lo...

Page 60: ...yer Check bulky items during the cycle to ensure even drying Reposition if necessary For items containing down or feathers place a damp towel tied in a knot in the dryer along with the item to help fl...

Page 61: ...We recommend that you dry your clothes for a slightly shorter time than you think they need or check on them regularly to avoid over drying Rack Dry Rack Dry Specifically for use with the drying rack...

Page 62: ...ve been stored Not intended for use with towels heat sensitive delicate or bulky items Dryness Level n a Drying Temp High followed by no heat Wrinkle Free Off Drum Reverse On Dryness level is an optio...

Page 63: ...e 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 on...

Page 64: ...efore starting the cycle In Dryer dry cleaning products Ensure the dry cleaning product is recommended for use in a domestic dryer Follow the manufacturer s instructions for how to prepare the load Se...

Page 65: ...ideal setting for lightweight cotton items that you want less dry Designed to provide items dry enough to be worn immediately Useful for drying items that you wish to store cupboard dry If items are s...

Page 66: ...ve minutes and 18 hours Time delays you can select are 5 mins 15 mins 30 mins 1 hour and then hourly up to 10 hours then for either 12 hours 15 hours or 18 hours This can be useful to time your drying...

Page 67: ...ur load reaches the dryness level you selected This reminds you to remove some items in your load before they become dry so is ideal for items that tend to crease easily and require ironing or may shr...

Page 68: ...nto COOLING the clothes and parts of the drum may be extremely hot Take extreme care when removing the clothes load Finishing your cycle early AeroCare will advance through the progress lights as it d...

Page 69: ...bient environmental conditions Venting method Heat used electric natural gas or LP gas Condition of exhaust ducts Fabric softener sheets If you want to use fabric softener sheets you must ensure that...

Page 70: ...r clothes will retain their appearance over time Tumble dry symbols Normal Permanent Press Delicate Do not tumble dry Drying cycle we recommend REGULAR HEAVY ENERGY SAVER EASY IRON DELICATE Do not pla...

Page 71: ...n place Lower the rack so the longer legs slide down and sit against the front inner of the drum Ensure the rack sits horizontally in place Do not use the AUTOMATIC CYCLES ie REGULAR HEAVY DELICATE EN...

Page 72: ...ct your preferred setting for this option and any other options you wish to customize for the cycle ie you can customize other options at this point also Note some options may not be selectable for cl...

Page 73: ...the drying cycle icons relate to the options you can change Page 72 explains the options in more detail 2 Use the dial and buttons on the control panel to make your changes to the pre set options 3 T...

Page 74: ...eps Factory reset You can reset your dryer to the default settings it left the factory with To reset your dryer to its factory settings 1 Enter Option Adjustment mode refer to page 71 2 Select the DEL...

Page 75: ...th Do not strike the surface with sharp objects Pre treatment products may damage parts of your dryer Please treat soiled or stained items where the pre treatment will not come in contact with dryer s...

Page 76: ...efficiency Be sure to replace the lint filter before using the dryer Important If the lint filter becomes damaged contact Fisher Paykel refer to page 84 to arrange getting a new filter Do not operate...

Page 77: ...ng to the outside The shortest length possible has been used The exhaust duct is not crushed or collapsed The duct is not resting on sharp objects Plastic or other combustible ductwork has NOT BEEN US...

Page 78: ...ersists call your Fisher Paykel Authorized Service Agent refer to page 84 Fault codes When a continuous series of beeps is sounded all the lights turn off on the control panel and a number appears on...

Page 79: ...t Is the dryer set to the AIR DRY cycle Is the gas turned on gas dryers only Has the dryer progressed to COOLING Check the progress lights If the problem persists call for service Pressing START PAUSE...

Page 80: ...g the dryer in Hot humid conditions may cause the dryer to become less efficient and take longer to dry a load High altitude will also affect your dryers performance including making your drying cycle...

Page 81: ...on digital display refer to page 76 End of cycle beeps These can be turned off refer to page 72 Cannot see steam at start of cycle or an any time during the cycle The release of steam occurs at diffe...

Page 82: ...ting Is tumble drying recommended for the item Check the care labels inside garments Did you follow the instructions on the care label of clothing for tumble drying correctly Were delicate items dried...

Page 83: ...l minimize creasing Did you remove your clothes as soon as the dryer was finished Use the WRINKLE FREE option if you cannot return to the dryer in time Have your clothes been over dried Select a lower...

Page 84: ...our 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...

Page 85: ...dance with the product s user guide C Defects to the product caused by accident neglect misuse fire flood or Act of God D The cost of repairs carried out by non authorized repairers or the cost of cor...

Page 86: ...the product Our liability for these repairs expires ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase At our option we may replace the part or the product or we may provide you a full refund of the purchase...

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Page 88: ...ecifications 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...

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