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Introduction 3
Safety and warnings

Installation instructions

Control panel

Drying cycles

Sorting and loading

Getting started quickly

Customising drying cycle

Customising dryer settings

Caring for your dryer

Before you call for service

Fault codes

Troubleshooting 28
Manufacturer’s Warranty

Customer care

Summary of Contents for DH8060C

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE USER GUIDE NZ AU HEAT PUMP CLOTHES DRYER DH8060C DH9060C models ...

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Page 3: ...l 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 12 Drying cycles 14 Sorting and loading 16 Getting started quickly 19 Customising drying cycle 20 Customising dryer settings 22 Caring for your dryer 23 Bef...

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Page 5: ...ves you the convenience of tumble drying and your clothes the advantage of not being subjected to the harsh over drying effects of the sun Your clothes will feel softer retain their shape and require less ironing This dryer has been specifically designed to complement our front loading Fisher Paykel washers Your heat pump dryer has numerous cycles and options so you can perform every drying task i...

Page 6: ...the dryer is stopped before the cycle has finished dry clothes should be removed immediately and not left in the dryer Clothes should be quickly spread out flat to cool so heat can dissipate not left bunched up eg in a clothes basket This dryer has been designed for domestic use only not for commercial applications such as massage beauty clinics where there may be increased lint accumulation or fl...

Page 7: ...arts are designed to be removed by anyone other than a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician For problems that cannot be solved from information in this User guide turn off and unplug your dryer and contact a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician When disposing of the dryer it is recommended that the door is removed to avoid children getting trapped inside and tha...

Page 8: ...ese items They should not be removed from the tumble dryer and piled or stacked while hot Items that have previously been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with flammable liquids or solids eg petrol gasoline kerosene dry cleaning solvents vegetable or cooking oil acetone denatured alcohol some brands of spot removers turpentine waxes and wax removers or other flammable or explosive substan...

Page 9: ...e 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 door and console 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 envi...

Page 10: ...y that the dryer door cannot be opened fully Do not install the dryer 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 ...

Page 11: ...in hose onto your dryer the other end must be secured in a drain to prevent water draining onto the floor Ensure the drain hose is securely fixed in place to an appropriate drain and is leak free at the connection to the machine Check the connection and drain hose regularly Maximum standpipe height is 1m from ground level Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint and other obstr...

Page 12: ... IMPORTANT Ensure the installation test cycle is completed before you dry any items in your dryer This is to check that your dryer is installed correctly and that it is functioning properly prior to use 1 Turn your dryer on by pressing the POWER button 2 Select the Time Dry cycle for 30 minutes Ensure the drum is empty and the door is closed you will hear it click shut 3 Touch the button The drum ...

Page 13: ...s section The exact height of your dryer is dependent on how far the feet are extended from the base of the machine Machine specifications DH9060C Capacity kg 9 DIMENSIONS mm Width 595 Depth 665 Height 850 Length of drain hose 1300 ELECTRICAL Volts 220 240 Hz 50 Amps maximum 10 Power consumption W 550 Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the machine can dry at any one time Note some ...

Page 14: ...Notifications if an error is detected or a warning is necessary 5 Adjust Touch to navigate through the drying cycle options and settings and to increase or decrease the delay start time 6 Options Touch to access drying cycle options and dryer settings 7 Select Touch to accept the selected option or any changes made to a cycle and return to the main screen 8 Back Touch to exit current display and r...

Page 15: ...ls the load to reduce creasing if the items are left in the dryer Dry progress For all cycles the display will show the phase of the cycle that is currently underway For timed cycles the display will also show approximately how many minutes the cycle has remaining For automatic cycles the word Auto will appear on the screen until the cycle reaches the cool down phase at which time the dryer will d...

Page 16: ...ns from 30 to 150 minutes for washable woollen items that cannot be tumbled 3 Freshen Items that have been in storage or have not been worn used for some time A timed short burst of heat followed by cool air to freshen fabrics 2 Towels Towels Auto sensing cycle for thick absorbent items 6 Dry Rack Dry Items that cannot be tumbled eg shoes hats delicate garments Timed cycle for use with the drying ...

Page 17: ...the clothes until they are warm to the touch Ideal to warm up pyjamas before bed or towels before a shower 2 Jeans Denim clothing Auto sensing cycle designed to dry jeans that deserve special care 2 Dry Outdoor Outdoor jackets Auto sensing cycle ideal for drying high performance fabrics and outdoor jackets 2 Dry Note Options cannot be changed for Extra Care cycles Dryness level is only an option o...

Page 18: ...ying cycle We recommend that articles of clothing with screen printing are turned inside out to prevent damage to the print Garments with hooks or zippers should be fastened and where possible turned inside out SPECIFIC ITEM DRYING REQUIREMENTS SUGGESTED CYCLE AND OPTIONS COMMENTS Towels Towels Towels produce a lot of lint and are best dried on their own Sheets pillowcases Sheets Ensure openings a...

Page 19: ...dually to help items dry evenly and reduce tangling Only dry a sheet load up to a maximum of 4kg in the dryer at one time Dry permanent press garments business shirts together on the Easy Iron cycle with the Wrinkle Free option on This will help reduce wrinkling and the need for ironing Hang garments as soon as the drying cycle is complete to reduce the need for ironing IMPORTANT Never put drippin...

Page 20: ...e fabrics delicate embroidered fabrics should be dried separately using the Delicate or Ultra Delicate cycle or if you do not want them tumbled use the Wool or Rack Dry cycle Sleeping bags and other down items should be dried on the Bulky cycle Drying rack There are many items that would benefit from being dried on a drying rack For example items such as sport shoes soft toys hats and woollen item...

Page 21: ...ll beep and then turn off automatically If the Wrinkle Free option has been selected the machine will rotate the drum periodically blowing cool air into the drum to help minimise wrinkling and creasing of your load Remove the items from the dryer at the earliest opportunity If you wish to change a cycle or select a different option once a drying cycle has started touch to pause the cycle then sele...

Page 22: ...amme your dryer to remember the drying options you prefer for each drying cycle There are two options for making a drying cycle a favourite At the end of a cycle 1 The display will show the cycle used and the status as complete with a question Save as favourite 2 To accept touch the button 3 The display will show the setting has been saved 4 The cycle will now show with a indicating the cycle has ...

Page 23: ...l automatically finish the cycle Note Two lights are used to show some dryness levels eg to achieve the Damp Dry setting both the Dry and the Damp dry lights will be illuminated Five dryness levels from Damp through to Extra Dry If you wish to change from the default dryness you can choose the dryness level to suit your load depending on how dry you wish for your items to be Damp Dry Signal ON Opt...

Page 24: ... sound at the end of a cycle to alert you that the dryer has finished ON default OFF Drum Light Allows you to turn on off the drum light AUTO default OFF Screen Brightness The brightness of the control panel screen can be adjusted to your preference LOW MEDIUM default HIGH User Prompts Your dryer will display prompts for actions you need to undertake eg Reset defaults ON default OFF Reset Defaults...

Page 25: ...mportant to clean the door 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 A warning light will flash at the start of every cycle to remind you to clean the door lint filter then turns off once you touch to start your cycle The warning light will flash on and off during the cycle if the door lin...

Page 26: ...isher Paykel stacking kit slide the stacking kit tray out prior to opening the condenser filter cover To clean the evaporator grid With the condenser filter removed you will be able to see the evaporator grid If the surface of the evaporator grid is dirty clean it carefully with a vacuum cleaner using a dusting brush or a narrow crevice nozzle Be gentle and do not bend the fine metal fins WARNING ...

Page 27: ...evel when it is being removed to prevent the water collected from spilling 2 Pour the water down the sink or into a bucket and then put the tank back in place IMPORTANT Do not use the water collected in the water tank for drinking or food processing Never run the dryer without the water tank in place unless the drain hose has been installed Cleaning the sensors There are sensors in your dryer that...

Page 28: ...ctly in place in your dryer WATER TANK 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 squashed DOOR OPEN Close the door fully and touch Try opening and closing the door again Reposition the load make sure the load is correctly in...

Page 29: ... 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 Customer care section Record the fault code number displayed and the serial number of your dryer located on the rear of ...

Page 30: ...r tank full or not properly in place Refer to Emptying the water collection tank Ensure the water tank is properly in place 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 touch and hold button for three second...

Page 31: ...nt Do not operate this dryer behind closed doors ie inside a cupboard Load overly wet at the start of cycle Remove more water from the load before placing it in the dryer eg select a faster spin speed on your washer if appropriate for your load Load was damp dry at the start of cycle If the load had been partially air dried eg has been washed and placed on the line use a Time Dry cycle and monitor...

Page 32: ...n tank Water tank may be damaged Check the water tank for any signs of damage Drain hose may not be attached properly at the machine end Ensure the drain hose is attached properly Refer to Draining in the installation section of this guide Drain hose could be damaged Check the drain hose for damage Drain hose has slipped out of the drain Ensure the drain hose is securely fixed in place Sometimes d...

Page 33: ...s on This is normal Vibration Dryer is not installed on a stable surface Ensure the dryer is installed on a flat stable surface Refer to Levelling the machine in the installation section of this guide Dryer is not level Ensure the dryer is correctly levelled Refer to Levelling the machine in the installation section of this guide Dryer is overloaded Remove some items from the dryer Creasing Cycle ...

Page 34: ...dryer which may be picked up by subsequent loads Fabric damage Instructions on care label not followed Follow the instructions on the care label of the items Dryness Level selected not appropriate for the fabric type Ensure the Dryness Level selected is appropriate for the fabric type Refer to the items care label Refer to pages Drying cycles Metal parts on the items or in the load Fasten zips and...

Page 35: ...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 Drying cycles Load size too large Try drying smaller load sizes Some cycles have a lower maximum load size Refer to Drying cycles Delicate items not dried on Rack dry Dry pantyhose bras stockings and any other delicate items prone to tangling on the Rack...

Page 36: ... or correcting house wiring or plumbing 4 Correcting fault s caused by the user 5 Noise or vibration that is considered normal eg drain fan sounds machine noises or user warning 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 blocked condenser or full water tank 8 Poor drying performanc...

Page 37: ...facturer 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 goods fail to be of acceptab...

Page 38: ...ed 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 Fax 07 3826 9298 Website fisherpaykel com Postal address ...

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: ...tions in this document 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 document correctly describes the product currently available ...

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