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TROUBLESHOOTING

The following is a list of problems you may encounter when using this appliance and
some suggestions that may help to correct the problem. If you still have problems,
contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

WHAT TO DO

Pressing ‘POWER’

does not turn

on the dryer

Fault with household
power supply.

Try plugging in and turning on
another electrical device at the
same socket.

Dryer does

not heat

Dryer set to ‘Air Dry’ cycle
(DE4560M model only).

Check what cycle the dryer is set to
(refer ‘Drying cycles’). Change to
preferred cycle.

The dryer has progressed
to ‘Cooling’.

Check the progress lights — is the
‘Cooling’ light illuminated? Refer to
‘Progress lights’ .

Pressing

does not start

the drying cycle

Dryer door not closed
properly.

Open and close the door. Check that
the lint filter is correctly in place and
not obstructing the door.

Is the dryer displaying a
user warning or fault code?

Refer to ‘Before you call for service’.

Lint filter needs to be
emptied.

Empty the lint filter and ensure it is
correctly in place.

Dryer is overloaded.

Remove some items from the dryer.

‘Delay Start’ function is set.

Refer to ‘Delay Start’ for more
information.

Keylock is ON.

To disable press for two seconds.

Dryer stops

working

mid-cycle

Power failure.

Press ‘POWER’

and restart the

desired cycle.

Dryer has been paused.

Press

to restart the cycle.

Dryer door is open.

Ensure the door is firmly shut.

Clothes getting

too hot or

damaged

Cycle selected not
appropriate for the load.

Ensure the cycle selected is
appropriate for items in the load.
Refer to ‘Drying cycles’.

Items removed from dryer
before the end of cycle cool
down had finished.

Removing items before cool down
may damage clothing if it is not
spread out and exposed to air to
cool once removed from the dryer.

Dryer is beeping

and displaying

unfamiliar light

patterns and/or

message on the

digital display

Dryer has a fault.

Try turning the dryer off and waiting
30 seconds before turning it back on.
Refer to ‘Before you call for service’.

Summary of Contents for DE4560M

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE USER GUIDE NZ AU VENTED CLOTHES DRYER DE7060M DE6060M DE5060M DE5060MU DE4560M models ...

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Page 3: ...al Fisher Paykel dealer Registration Register your product with us so we can provide you with the best service possible To register your product visit our website fisherpaykel com Introduction 3 Safety and warnings 4 Installation instructions 7 Control panel 15 Drying cycles 19 Sorting and loading 23 Getting started quickly 25 Customising drying cycle 26 Caring for your dryer 28 Before you call fo...

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Page 5: ...s of the sun Your clothes will feel softer retain their shape better and require less ironing This dryer has been specifically designed to complement our front loading and top loading Fisher Paykel washers All of our dryers have the ability to automatically sense when your clothes are dry meaning your dryer is more efficient making it kinder on your wallet and the environment Please take the time ...

Page 6: ...if the metal reinforcements come loose during drying If you wish to dry these items use a drying rack or place in a garment bag Check and remove all objects from pockets eg lighters and matches Never dry rubber articles 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 l...

Page 7: ...ntervals have the interior of the dryer cleaned of any accumulated lint This must be done by a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician This must be done when the dryer installation is changed from free standing or inverted or vice versa The dryer exhaust ducting should be inspected and cleaned periodically to remove accumulated lint Spontaneous combustion IMPORTANT To reduce the ris...

Page 8: ... 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 pads fibreglass shoes containing rubber shower caps babies waterproof napkin covers and waterproof textiles should no...

Page 9: ... dryer in an environmentally friendly manner 2 Tilt the dryer backwards and walk it off the base one foot at a time Not doing so may cause damage to your floor and dryer 3 Remove all packaging and accessories from inside the drum and ensure you remove protective covers from the door and console Location IMPORTANT The dryer must be installed in a well ventilated dust free environment The dryer must...

Page 10: ...nts lint and other fine particles being blown into the room All external venting systems must be Made from 100mm diameter flexible foil sleeved with a galvanised metal pipe where the vent system goes through the wall or 100mm diameter galvanised metal piping Exhausted outside and not into another confined space eg the roof cavity of a house Fitted with a vent cap outside to stop rain water enterin...

Page 11: ...and replace with the outlet cover from the rear left hand side These covers should be gently pried at the sides to prevent damage External venting The dryer is vented with a kit that can be positioned to remove air to the side The dryer is vented directly through the wall using a ducting kit in combination with the duct adaptor supplied with the dryer The dryer is vented through a window using a d...

Page 12: ...all above a washer or tub A wall mounting kit must be used Inverting allows access to the dryer control panel Tools and parts required Drill and 3mm bit Cross head screwdriver Wall mounting kit includes 2 x Plastic spacers 2 x Wall hanging brackets 2 x Hanging hook 4 x Wood screws 6 x Screws for hanging hooks and plastic spacers ...

Page 13: ...LLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Inverted wall mounting Min 50mm clearance Max lid open height 880mm min clearance to ceiling Min 50mm clearance DE7060M 612mm DE6060M 612mm DE5060M 612mm DE5060MU 612mm DE4560M 521mm ...

Page 14: ...cond slat behind the spacers to ensure the dryer is horizontal The distance between the centre of each bracket is 555mm A 3 To install the hooks onto the dryer remove one screw from each side B reuse these screws with two more each side from the kit to fasten the hooks in place 4 Remove plastic plugs from the back of the dryer and screw the spacers provided in place C 5 With assistance mount the d...

Page 15: ...ce must be connected to a 220V 240V 50Hz sinusoidal 10A electrical supply 2 Uncoil the power cord remove and discard the plastic pin cover and plug into a power socket 3 Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity Check the power cord for damage and make sure it is not squashed or twisted when installing the dryer Always remove the power cord from the power ...

Page 16: ... 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 packaging been removed 2 Is the lint filter correctly in place 3 Has the power cord been connected to an appropriate power supply and the power turned on 4...

Page 17: ...tart is not available for time dry cycles 6 Progress lights The progress lights indicate what stage of the cycle the dryer is currently at Damp Dry or Cooling All three lights are on at the beginning of the cycle The light for the current stage of the cycle flashes and each one goes out when that stage of the cycle is complete 7 Dryness Level Allows you to select the level of dryness for your load...

Page 18: ...te Delay start is not available for time dry cycles 6 Progress lights The progress lights indicate what stage of the cycle the dryer is currently at Damp Dry or Cooling All three lights are on at the beginning of the cycle The light for the current stage of the cycle flashes and each one goes out when that stage of the cycle is complete 7 Dryness Level Allows you to select the level of dryness for...

Page 19: ...error is detected or a warning is necessary 5 Progress lights The progress lights indicate what stage of the cycle the dryer is currently at Damp Dry or Cooling All three lights are on at the beginning of the cycle The light for the current stage of the cycle flashes and each one goes out when that stage of the cycle is complete 6 START PAUSE Press to start or pause the selected drying cycle 7 Lin...

Page 20: ... for automatic cycles Airing Cool down Cooling When the dryer has sensed that the load is dry it will automatically go into an airing or cool down cycle During Cooling the drum tumbles and cool air is blown through the clothes This cools the load to reduce creasing if the clothes are left in the dryer Keylock This option enables you to deactivate the buttons on the display panel except for the POW...

Page 21: ...tshirts jerseys rugby shorts jeans tea towels Longer high heat cycle for heavier fabrics and denim 6 Dry Extra Dry High Delicate Delicate clothing items eg synthetics and fine fabrics Cooler cycle for carefully drying delicate and heat sensitive fabrics 4 Dry Medium Time Dry Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period User selectable 30 150 minute drying time 6 N A High Dryness level i...

Page 22: ... and denim 5 Dry Extra Dry High Delicate Delicate clothing items eg synthetics and fine fabrics Cooler cycle for carefully drying delicate and heat sensitive fabrics 4 Dry Medium Time Dry Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period User selectable 30 150 minute drying time 5 N A High Depends on your model of dryer 5 or 6kg capacity Dryness level is only an option on automatic sensing c...

Page 23: ... jerseys rugby shorts jeans tea towels Longer high heat cycle for heavier fabrics and denim 5 Dry Extra Dry High Delicate Delicate clothing items eg synthetics and fine fabrics Cooler cycle for carefully drying delicate and heat sensitive fabrics 4 Dry Medium Time Dry Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period User selectable 30 150 minute drying time 5 N A High Dryness level is only ...

Page 24: ...ng of everyday clothing 4 5 Air Dry Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period without heat 40 minute timed cycle with no heat 2 Delicate Delicate clothing items eg synthetics and fine fabrics Cooler cycle for carefully drying delicate and heat sensitive fabrics 3 Time Dry Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period User selectable 30 150 minute drying time 4 Everyday is t...

Page 25: ...ill decrease both wrinkles formation and dye transfer from coloured to white items Separate coloured items from white light items where possible especially when new Colour run may be an issue particularly if you intend to delay the start of the drying cycle We recommend that articles of clothing with screen printing are turned inside out to prevent damage to the print Hooks or zippers should be fa...

Page 26: ...dry curtains in your dryer Sunlight makes them brittle and they may disintegrate during drying Do not overload your dryer beyond its rated capacity eight kilograms of dry clothes Do not under any circumstances dry an electric blanket or any other electrical plastic or rubber items in your dryer Drying times Drying very small loads is inefficient Try to dry medium to large loads Heavier items towel...

Page 27: ...DE7060M DE6060M DE5060M and DE5060MU models only Select your preferred drying options using the buttons on the right hand side of the panel if you wish to select options different from the default options for the cycle 4 Press to start the cycle If you make an invalid selection the dryer will beep to alert you When the cycle finishes your dryer will beep and then turn off automatically If you wish...

Page 28: ...he average expected load to be dried You can vary the options Dryness Level Dry Temp to create your desired cycle To change the cycle or options you have selected after a cycle has started Press and select your new cycle or options then press again to resume drying Note Some options may not be available for selection under certain conditions and after particular stages of the drying cycle have pas...

Page 29: ... the dryer on 2 Select the cycle you wish to customise 3 Press any of the drying options buttons for three seconds The lights will flash on and off and the display will show to indicate that the dryer is in cycle adjustment mode 4 Select the drying options you prefer by pressing the relevant option button 5 Press for three seconds to save the selected settings The dryer will then beep to indicate ...

Page 30: ...ring wearing and washing Fibres ie lint released from the clothes during the 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 To clean the filter 1 Open the drye...

Page 31: ...u to Check the below table before you call for service PROBLEM DISPLAYED AS WHAT TO DO Keylock is activated Press for two seconds to deactivate the Keylock The door is not closed Close the door fully and press Try opening and closing the door again Reposition the load make sure the load is correctly in the drum and that protruding items are not stopping the door from closing Dryer has been paused ...

Page 32: ...ectly refer to Installation instructions section 4 Remove your load from the dryer and retry 5 Perform a Time Dry cycle eg Time Dry for 30 minutes 6 If the fault re occurs repeat steps 1 and 2 7 If the machine still will not work 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 serial ...

Page 33: ...g a user warning or fault code Refer to Before you call for service Lint filter needs to be emptied Empty the lint filter and ensure it is correctly in place Dryer is overloaded Remove some items from the dryer Delay Start function is set Refer to Delay Start for more information Keylock is ON To disable press for two seconds Dryer stops working mid cycle Power failure Press POWER and restart the ...

Page 34: ...n the line use a Time Dry cycle and monitor the dryness of your clothes Items got tangled Try separating items and drying similar items together Refer to Loading for further tips Noises Dryer is overloaded Remove some items from the dryer Dryer has a fault Dryer is beeping and displaying unfamiliar light patterns and or message on the digital display Refer to Before you call for service Vibration ...

Page 35: ... label Refer to Drying cycles 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 Drying cycles Used a Time Dry cycle and did not monitor the dryness of clothes during the cycle Ensure that clothes ar...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...business hours This Manufacturer s Warranty certificate should be shown when making any 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 for compensation for any other reason...

Page 38: ...d supported service technicians who can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Visit our website or call our Customer Care Centre for a list of Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technicians in your area In Australia if you need assistance Visit us online or call the Fisher Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer Care Consultants Toll Free 1300 650 590 Websi...

Page 39: ...r your product with us so we can provide you with the best service possible To register your product visit our website fisherpaykel com Complete and keep for safe reference Model Serial No Purchase Date Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country ...

Page 40: ...ations 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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