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DRYING CYCLES

DE6060G and DE5060G models

Your dryer has a number of drying cycles to suit your laundry needs. Selecting the most 
appropriate cycle for each particular load will help ensure you get the best result.

CYCLE

DESIGNED FOR

DESCRIPTION

MAX. LOAD 

SIZE (KG)*

DEFAULT 

DRYNESS 

LEVEL**

DEFAULT 

DRYING 

TEMP

Everyday***

Everyday clothing,  
eg t-shirts, trousers. 

High heat cycle for rapid 
drying of everyday clothing. 

5 or 6

Dry

High

Heavy 

Heavy durable garments, 
eg work sweatshirts/
jerseys, rugby shorts, 
jeans, tea towels. 

Longer, high heat cycle for 
heavier fabrics and denim.

5 or 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 

Freshen 

Items that have been 
in storage or have not 
been worn/used for 
some time. 

A short cycle with a burst 
of heat followed by cool 
air to help de-wrinkle and 
refresh items. 

1 – 3 

items

N/A

High

Air Dry

Clothes that you wish to 
dry for a specific time 
period, without heat.

40 minute timed cycle with 
no heat.

3

N/A

No heat

Time Dry

Clothes that you wish 
to dry for a specific 
time period. 

User selectable 30 – 150 
minute drying times.

5 or 6

N/A

High 

Depends on your model of dryer (5 or 6 kg capacity).

**   Dryness level is only an option on automatic sensing cycles. On ‘Time Dry’ cycle, dryness will vary depending 

on the load and its initial moisture content.

***   ‘Everyday’, Dry/Extra Dry’, ‘High’ dry temp is the recommended cycle for everyday cotton items using the 

DE6060G model. ‘Everyday’, Dry’, ‘High’ dry temp is the recommended cycle for everyday cotton items using 
the DE5060G model.

Summary of Contents for DE5060G

Page 1: ...Vented clothes dryer DE6060P DE6060G and DE5060G models NZ AU SG ROW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER GUIDE ...

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Page 3: ...ustomer 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 you with th...

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Page 5: ...ess ironing This dryer has been specifically designed to complement our front loading and top loading Fisher Paykel washers Your vented dryer has numerous cycles and options so you can perform many drying tasks including flat drying with ease allowing you to spend less time in the laundry All our dryers have the ability to automatically sense when your clothes are dry meaning your dryer is more ef...

Page 6: ...s 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 left at a temperature where...

Page 7: ...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 risk of fire in a tumble dryer the following should be observed Items that have been spotted ...

Page 8: ...ed 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 spontaneous combustion The maximum mass of dry textiles depends on y...

Page 9: ... dispose of the packaging from around the 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 ventil...

Page 10: ...nto the dryer Prevents lint and other fine particles being blown into the room All external venting systems should be Made from 100 mm diameter flexible foil sleeved with a galvanised metal pipe where the vent system goes through the wall or 100 mm 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 ...

Page 11: ...with a kit that can be positioned to remove the air to the side Kit part number PD DK4W Movable venting The dryer is vented through a window using kit part number PD F0408 in combination with the duct adaptor supplied with the dryer This requires the dryer to be a minimum distance of 140 mm from the wall to ensure the ducting is not restricted with tight bends or can be crushed Before a rear venti...

Page 12: ... the dryer control panel Tools and parts required Drill and 3 mm bit Phillips 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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Inverted wall mounting Min 50 mm clearance Max lid open height 880 mm min clearance to ceiling Min 50 mm clearance ...

Page 13: ... side of the console A 3 Remove the console from the dryer 4 Unscrew six screws on the inside of the console B 5 Rotate the grey panel 180 C 6 Re screw the six screws on the inside of the console 7 Align the console by placing the hooks into the spaces on the dryer 8 Ensure the wiring is firmly pressed into the clips D 9 Re screw the console to the dryer A B C D ...

Page 14: ...ts to the wall securely eg into the stud If the studs are too far apart fit a timber slat to the studs and then mount the brackets onto the slat Add the same slat under the two spacers The distance between the centre of each bracket is 555 mm A 3 To install the hooks onto the dryer remove one screw from each side B reuse these with two more each side from the kit to fasten the hooks in place 4 Rem...

Page 15: ...l efforts should be made to vent the dryer externally if possible to avoid moisture build up in the area around the dryer Electrical connection 1 This appliance must be connected to a 220 V 240 V 50 Hz sinusoidal 10 A 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 su...

Page 16: ...r any problems The dryer will beep and display any faults on the screen if there are any problems Refer to page 28 4 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 o...

Page 17: ...epth 585 585 Height 830 830 ELECTRICAL Volts 220 240 220 240 Hz 50 50 Amps maximum 10 10 Rated Power W 1750 1750 Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the dryer can dry at any one time Note some cycles have a lower maximum capacity see the Drying cycles section Maximum capacity according to AS NZS 2442 1 1996 ...

Page 18: ...door Close the door 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 DE6060P only or gently touching the cycle button of your choice 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 defaul...

Page 19: ... a drying cycle has started touch the button then select the new cycle Touch to restart the dryer with the new cycle This may affect drying performance 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 bunched up in a clothes basket Take extreme care as the drum and the ...

Page 20: ...nings Time to go Your dryer displays approximately how many 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 the word will appear on the screen Please be aware that a number of factors can influence the overall cycle time eg the fabric type and construction of garment load size how wet the load is etc Progress light...

Page 21: ...YCLE 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 High Ensure duvet doona cover openings are buttoned domed before placing in the dryer Bulky items Small doona duvet sleeping bags and jackets Bulky DE6060P only Medium Only dry one bulky item at a time and place a few knott...

Page 22: ...arments eg business shirts together on the Easy Iron cycle DE6060P only or a separate cycle with the Wrinkle Free option on This will help reduce wrinkling and the need for ironing To reduce tangling Load items individually Ensure duvet doona covers are fastened before placing in the dryer To reduce creasing Shake clothes out and load individually to help items dry evenly Launder permanent press g...

Page 23: ...eposition the item if necessary Do not overload the dryer ensure there is enough space for the dry item to tumble Lint Some 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 Polyester cottons Drying rack There are many items that would benefit from being d...

Page 24: ... or duvet doona A medium heat cycle for the special care of bulky items 2 Dry Medium Sports Sports items eg running gear A medium heat cycle designed for the special care of sports items 4 Dry Medium Freshen Items that have been in storage or have not been worn used for some time A short cycle with a burst of heat followed by cool air to help de wrinkle and refresh items 1 3 items N A High Rack Dr...

Page 25: ...and heat sensitive fabrics 4 Dry Medium Freshen Items that have been in storage or have not been worn used for some time A short cycle with a burst of heat followed by cool air to help de wrinkle and refresh items 1 3 items N A High Air Dry Clothes that you wish to dry for a specific time period without heat 40 minute timed cycle with no heat 3 N A No heat Time Dry Clothes that you wish to dry for...

Page 26: ...level you have selected the dryer will automatically finish the cycle The dryer has 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 l...

Page 27: ...n you select a dryness level above damp 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 Indicator...

Page 28: ...cles 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 cycle to a lower drying temperature or set the Everyday cycle so it automatically has the Wrinkle Free option selected To customise a cycle 1 Pres...

Page 29: ...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 There is a warning light that will flash at the beginning of every cyc...

Page 30: ...our Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer Fault codes When a continuous series of beeps is sounded all the lights turn off on the control panel and a number appears on the display a fault has occurred The dryer will automatically enter this mode if a fault occurs The fault code will be displayed as followed by a number on the digital display To stop the beeps touch any button then perform the followin...

Page 31: ...r is taking too long results were not satisfactory Drying cycle selected not appropriate for the load Select an appropriate cycle for the load Refer to pages 19 22 and 23 Dryness level selected not appropriate for the load Select a higher dryness level Refer to page 24 Selected drying temp not appropriate for the load Select a higher drying temp Refer to page 24 Dryer overloaded for the cycle Some...

Page 32: ...for the load Select the Easy Iron cycle DE6060P only or Wrinkle Free option to minimise creasing Dryer is overloaded Remove some items from the dryer Dry Temp and or Dryness Level selected too hot too long for load type Try selecting a lower Dry Temp and Dryness Level Wrinkle Free option not selected Select the Wrinkle Free option to rotate the load at the end of the drying cycle Refer to page 25 ...

Page 33: ...y remaining lint from the dryer Fabric damage Catching on metal part on items 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 19 22 and 23 Items fell off the rack when using Rack Dry Ensure the rack is installed correc...

Page 34: ...3 Load size too large Try drying smaller load sizes Some cycles have a lower maximum load size Refer to pages 22 and 23 Delicate items not dried on the drying rack Dry pantyhose bras and any other delicate items prone to tangling using the drying rack Sheets and duvet covers due to their size are prone to tangling Dry sheets and duvet doona covers separately from other laundry Ensure duvet doona c...

Page 35: ... beeps 6 Correcting damage caused by pests eg rats cockroaches etc 7 Poor drying performance due to incorrect installation and maintenance eg blocked lint filter 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...

Page 36: ...stralian 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 reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the ...

Page 37: ...ny Auckland 2163 If you need service Fisher Paykel has a network of independent Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairers whose fully trained technicians 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 ...

Page 38: ... respond to your request for assistance Product details can be found on the rear of the dryer 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 Purchase...

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Page 40: ...n 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 NZ AU SG ROW ...

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