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NZ AU SG ROW

AeroXL™  

Condenser clothes dryer

Installation instructions 

and

 User guide

Summary of Contents for AeroXL

Page 1: ...NZ AU SG ROW AeroXL Condenser clothes dryer Installation instructions and User guide ...

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Page 3: ...on 2 Safety and warnings 3 Installation instructions 6 Machine information 11 Getting started quickly 12 AeroXL controls 14 Sorting and loading 15 Drying rack 17 Drying cycles 18 Drying cycle options 19 Customising dryer cycles 21 Caring for your dryer 22 Before you call for service User warnings 24 Fault codes 25 Solving operating problems 26 Manufacturer s Warranty 30 Customer Care 32 Contents C...

Page 4: ...re simple to use ergonomic energy efficient and kind to the environment Thousands of tonnes of laundry and 75 years of laundry experience have been programmed into your dryer to help give you the best possible performance Your condensing dryer has numerous cycles and options so you can perform every drying task including flat drying with ease allowing you to spend less time in the laundry With the...

Page 5: ...s fibreglass 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 they will not be damaged If for any reason the dryer is stopped before the cycle has finished dry clothes should be removed immediately and not left in the dryer Clothes should be ...

Page 6: ...er cleaned of any accumulated lint This must be done by a qualified person for electrical safety 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 whe...

Page 7: ...electricity unless this practice is specifically recommended by the manufacturer 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 spontaneou...

Page 8: ...ries from inside the drum Important Ensure packaging materials are kept out of reach of children Please help protect the environment and dispose of the packaging from around the dryer in an environmentally friendly manner Location Important The dryer must be installed in a well ventilated dust free environment The dryer must not be installed on any textured floor coverings eg carpet rugs to ensure...

Page 9: ...eezing where it may be rained on in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat Do not place your machine on top of its power cable Levelling the machine It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure the machine runs efficiently with minimal noise The dryer should be levelled in as close to its final position as possible so it stands balanced evenly on all four feet Ensure the dryer does not roc...

Page 10: ...floor Ensure the drain hose is securely fixed in place to an appropriate drain and is leak free at the connection to the machine Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint and other obstructions which may affect drainage and cause flooding The drain hose should be checked from time to time and replaced if any damage eg wear cuts bulges kinks leaks etc are found Do not bend the dr...

Page 11: ...ch or operate the machine with wet hands or with bare feet A damaged power cord must be replaced by a Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard The appliance must not be operated until it is repaired as there is risk of electric shock Do not operate this machine if it has been damaged during transport Contact your Fisher Paykel De...

Page 12: ... 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 of the cycle if there are no problems Before you start it is a good idea to go through the following checklist 1 Has ...

Page 13: ... Electrical Volts 220 240 HZ 50 Amps maximum 10 Heating Power W 1800 Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the machine can dry at any one time Note some cycles have a lower maximum capacity see page 18 for details The exact height of your dryer is dependent on how far the feet are extended from the base of the machine ...

Page 14: ...he door you will hear it click shut 1 Press POWER to activate your dryer 2 Your dryer will default to the EVERYDAY cycle Select your desired drying cycle by turning the SmartTouch Control Dial 3 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 cycle 4 Touch the START PAUSE ...

Page 15: ...he door If you wish to cancel a cycle or select a different 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 cycle and or settings 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...

Page 16: ...he cycle you are running has remaining if you have chosen one of the Time Dry cycles If you have chosen an automatic cycle ie not TIME DRY the word AUTO will appear on the screen until it reaches the cool down phase at which time the dryer will display how long the cycle has left to go Please be aware that a number of factors can influence the overall cycle time eg the fabric type of garments load...

Page 17: ...should be fastened and where possible turned inside out Specific item drying requirements Suggested cycle and options Suggested temperature Comments Towels Everyday High Towels produce a lot of lint and are best dried on their own Sheets pillowcases duvet doona covers Everyday or Heavy High Ensure duvet doona cover openings are buttoned domed before placing in the dryer Bulky items doonas duvets s...

Page 18: ... there is plenty of room for the garments to tumble freely while drying Hint load the dryer in terms of the space the garments take up when dry rather than when they are wet The general rule is that one wash load equals one dryer load Do not overload your dryer as it may damage your dryer and clothes It is a good idea to dry permanent press type garments eg business shirts together on a separate c...

Page 19: ...are lint givers while others are lint collectors Always dry lint givers and collectors separately Lint givers Lint collectors Towels Synthetics eg polar fleece Flannelette sheets Corduroy Nappies Polyester cottons Delicate or easily damaged items eg woollen or silk garments nylon stockings fine fabrics delicate embroidered fabrics garments with metal accessories sleeping bags and other down items ...

Page 20: ...re of bulky items 4 Dry Medium Rack Dry Items that cannot be tumbled eg shoes delicate jerseys Specifically for using the drying rack so you can dry items flat without them tumbling 1 2 items n a Low Time Dry 30 Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period 30 minute timed cycle 8 n a High Time Dry 60 Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period 60 minute timed cycle 8 n a Hig...

Page 21: ...s five dryness levels from Damp through to Extra Dry Choose the dryness level to suit your load depending on how dry you wish for your clothes to be If you find the load is not dry enough select the next dryness level up The higher the level the longer the drying time and the drier your clothes will become Note two lights are used to show some dryness levels For example to achieve the Damp Dry set...

Page 22: ... alert you to remove items once your load reaches the damp dry stage touch the SIGNAL button once to select Damp Dry Ensure On is also selected When your load reaches the damp dry stage the dryer will beep to alert you to remove your items then continue drying until the remaining load reaches the dryness level you selected Indicators There are a number of indicators to alert you when you need to a...

Page 23: ...he cycle immediately Important We suggest that you avoid using DELAY START for damp non colourfast items as this may cause dye run to occur Customising dryer cycles 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 ...

Page 24: ...ollected 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 to remind you to clean the filter and will stop once the ...

Page 25: ...tank replace it back in the housing then touch START PAUSE to resume the cycle Cleaning the condenser If the CONDENSER indicator light starts to flash this indicates that the condenser needs to be cleaned The condenser should be cleaned after every 100 drying hours The light illuminates when you first turn the machine on then turns off once the START PAUSE button has been touched To clean the cond...

Page 26: ...ing else stuck in the lint filter holder which may be blocking the air flow Check the lint filter is in place correctly in your dryer The water tank is full and needs to be emptied Check if the water tank is full Empty the water tank If using the drain hose check whether the water tank or drain hose is blocked Check the drain hose is still attached at the back of the machine and is not kinked or s...

Page 27: ...heck your machine is installed correctly refer to pages 6 to 9 4 Remove your dryer load and retry 5 Perform a TIME DRY cycle eg Time Dry 30 6 If the fault re occurs repeat steps 1 and 2 7 If the machine still will not work you will be required to call a Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer to arrange service refer to page 32 Record the fault code number displayed and the serial number of your dryer l...

Page 28: ... power cord damaged Dryer does not heat Is the dryer set to the AIR DRY cycle Is the water tank full Has the dryer cycle progressed to COOL Check the Progress lights are the COOL and END lights illuminated If the problem persists call for service Pressing START PAUSE does not start the drying cycle Did you touch START PAUSE firmly enough Is the dryer paused the START PAUSE light will be flashing I...

Page 29: ...ying eg select a faster spin speed on your washer if appropriate for your load Is the dryer draining water out properly Did items get wrapped up inside other items Separate items and dry similar items together Open items out when you place them in the dryer Do not fold them up Untangle items eg pull long sleeves out so they are not stuck trapped on the inside of the garment Dryer is not draining H...

Page 30: ...ons selected sensing while drying and any interruptions during the cycle Refer to page 14 Small amount of water in the drum at end of cycle Does the water tank require emptying What environmental conditions are present If conditions are particularly hot and humid it is possible vaporised water may re condense in the drum or on the inside of the door Noises Have you overloaded the machine Continuou...

Page 31: ...appropriate DRY TEMP and DRYNESS LEVEL selected for the fabric type Did you monitor the dryness of clothes on a cycle for a set period of time Did you follow the instructions for tumble drying on the care label Dye transfer Remember to separate whites and colours Do not leave wet items sitting in the dryer for long periods of time before drying if they are prone to colour run If you do intend to l...

Page 32: ...ed by pests eg rats cockroaches etc 7 Poor drying performance due to incorrect installation and maintenance eg blocked lint filter blocked condenser or full water tank 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 domest...

Page 33: ...stralian Customers This 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 goods fail to b...

Page 34: ...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 of our Customer Care Consultants Toll Free 1300 650 590 Fax 07 3826 9298 Email aus customercare fisherpaykel com Postal Address PO Box 798 Clevelan...

Page 35: ...the inside of the door below the glass when the door is open Product details Fisher Paykel Appliances Model Serial No Date of Purchase Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country Feel free to contact us at our website on www fisherpaykel co nz www fisherpaykel com au www fisherpaykel com sg ...

Page 36: ...ights reserved The product specifications 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 ...

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