Fisher & Paykel DC8060P Installation Manual/User Manual Download

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Safety and warnings

Installation

instructions

Getting started quickly

Dryer controls

Sorting and loading

Drying

cycles

Drying cycle options

Caring for your dryer

Before you call for service

Fault

codes

Troubleshooting 27
Manufacturer’s

Warranty

Customer

Care

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Page 1: ...CONDENSER CLOTHES DRYER DC8060P Model INSTALLATION GUIDE USER GUIDE NZ AU SG ROW ...

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Page 3: ...anty 33 Customer Care 35 IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time For current details about model and specification availability in your country please go to our website www fisherpaykel com or contact your local Fisher Paykel dealer Registration Register your product with us so we can provide yo...

Page 4: ...at are 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...

Page 5: ...that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in the dryer Damage to the dryer can result if the metal reinforcements come loose during drying If you wish to dry these items use a drying rack Check and remove all objects from pockets eg lighters and matches The maximum mass of dry textile material is eight kilograms Do not overload your dryer Never dry rubber articles fibreglass or any pl...

Page 6: ...evice eg multi socket outlet box ensure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact with water or moisture Lint Accumulated lint in the dryer can become a fire hazard it also reduces the efficiency of the dryer by causing longer drying times and increased power consumption Clean the lint filter before every load Ensure the area around the dryer is clear of lint At regular intervals...

Page 7: ...mble dryer The dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning Fabric Softeners or similar products should not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of static 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...

Page 8: ...e Not doing so may cause damage to your floor and dryer 3 Remove all packaging and accessories 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 environmen...

Page 9: ...ryer outside in a damp place where there is a risk of freezing 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 balanc...

Page 10: ...nection between the dryer and the white drain hose C must be secured to avoid a potential flood IMPORTANT If you connect the white drain hose onto your dryer and you do not secure the other end in a drain your dryer will drain water onto your 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 st...

Page 11: ...nsure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact with water or moisture FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK Do not touch or operate the machine with wet hands or with bare feet A damaged power cord must be replaced by a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard The applian...

Page 12: ...e 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 the pa...

Page 13: ...1300 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 the Drying cycles section The exact height of your dryer is dependent on how far the feet are extended from the base of the machine ...

Page 14: ... door Close the door you will hear it click shut 1 Press 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 butto...

Page 15: ...open the door If you wish to cancel a cycle or select a different option once a drying cycle has started touch the button then select the new cycle or option Touch 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 in the dryer or b...

Page 16: ...minutes the 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 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 ...

Page 17: ...ers 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 Sheets High Ensure duvet doona cover openings are buttoned domed before placing in the dryer Bulky items doonas duvets sleeping...

Page 18: ... will help reduce wrinkling and the need for ironing To reduce tangling Load items individually Dry sheets and duvet doona covers on the Sheets cycle Ensure duvet doona covers are fastened before placing in the dryer Only dry bedding loads up to a maximum of 4kg in the dryer If you are experiencing a lot of tangling try adding a dry knotted towel to the load To reduce creasing Shake clothes out an...

Page 19: ... items 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...

Page 20: ...rgy Not recommended for garments prone to shrinkage or susceptible to heat damage A high heat cycle to eliminate dust mites and bacteria 6 High Extra Dry Sheets Sheets pillowcases and duvet doona covers High heat cycle with reversing to improve the movement of large items such as sheets and duvet doona covers and help reducing tangling 4 Dry High Freshen Items that have been in storage or have not...

Page 21: ...p 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 setting both the Dry and the Damp...

Page 22: ...amp dry and wish your dryer to 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 t...

Page 23: ...tely 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 the Easy Iron cy...

Page 24: ... drying cycle are collected 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 The ...

Page 25: ... water collected in the water tank for drinking or food processing Never run the dryer without the water tank in place If the water tank becomes full the tumble dryer will pause drying and will sound an alarm You must empty the water tank before the dryer can continue drying Empty the tank replace it back in the housing then touch to resume the cycle Cleaning the condenser If the Condenser indicat...

Page 26: ...e cleaned periodically we recommend approximately four times a year To clean the sensors 1 Open the door of your machine 2 Allow the machine to cool if drying has been carried out 3 Locate the metal sensors just behind the lint filter 4 Wipe the sensors with a soft cloth dampened with vinegar Dry the sensors with a dry cloth Location of the humidity sensors ...

Page 27: ...heck there is nothing 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 ...

Page 28: ...ctly refer to the Installation instructions section 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 trained and supported service technician to arrange service refer to the Customer Care section Record the fault code number displayed and the s...

Page 29: ... not heat Dryer set to Air Dry cycle Check what cycle the dryer is set to refer to page 18 Change to preferred cycle Full water tank Empty the water tank refer to page 23 The dryer has progressed to Cool Check the progress lights are the Cool and End lights illuminated Refer to page 19 Touching does not start the drying cycle not touched firmly enough Touch again Dryer is paused light will be flas...

Page 30: ...ower max load size Refer to page 18 Try dividing the load in half and dry half at a time Lint filter is blocked Clean the lint filter Condenser is blocked Clean the condenser Refer to page 23 Water tank is full Empty the water tank Refer to page 23 Environmental conditions may be affecting dryer operation In hot humid conditions the dryer will take longer to dry a load and be less efficient Load o...

Page 31: ...nd or a message on the digital display Dryer is experiencing a fault Try turning the dryer off and waiting 30 seconds before turning it back on Refer to pages 25 and 26 Small puddle of water coming from under the machine Water tank not correctly in place Ensure the water tank is correctly in place Water tank may need to be emptied Empty the water tank Water tank may be damaged Check the water tank...

Page 32: ...ous beeping or a musical series of beeps with a message displayed on digital display Refer to pages 25 and 26 Beeps signalling the end of a drying cycle End of cycle beeps can be turned off refer to page 20 Vibration Dryer is not installed on a stable surface Ensure the dryer is installed on a flat stable surface Refer page 6 Dryer is not level Ensure the dryer is correctly levelled Refer page 7 D...

Page 33: ...s not dried on an appropriate cycle Dry delicate items on Delicate or Rack Dry cycles Refer pages 15 and 18 Metal parts on the items or in the load Fasten zips and other clasps before placing items in the dryer Items not separated or dried on an appropriate cycle for the fabric type Dry similar items together Ensure an appropriate cycle is selected Refer to pages 15 and 18 Items fell off the rack ...

Page 34: ... from smaller items Items loaded into the dryer incorrectly Load items individually into the dryer Do not place folded items in the dryer Incorrect cycle selection Try using the Easy Iron cycle to dry shirts and the Sheets cycle to dry sheets Refer to pages 15 and 18 Load size too large Try drying smaller load sizes Some cycles have a lower maximum load size Refer to page 18 Delicate items not dri...

Page 35: ...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 domestic use or 2 Use in accordance with the product s user guide C Defects to the product caused by accident negl...

Page 36: ...claim For Australian Customers This Manufacturer s 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 compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced...

Page 37: ...aykel has a network of Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technicians that can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician 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 F...

Page 38: ...er respond to your request for assistance Product details can be found on the rear of the machine and or on the inside of the door below the glass when the door is open Registration Register your product with us so we can provide you with the best service possible To register your product visit our website www fisherpaykel com Complete and keep for safe reference Model Serial No Purchase Date Purc...

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Page 40: ...ifications 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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