Fisher & Paykel DH9060P, Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION OPTIONS LEVELLING THE DRYER
Freestanding
The dryer stands on the floor and can easily be
moved into position.
Installation location
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Do not install your dryer in such a way that the dryer door cannot be opened fully.
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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.
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Do not place your machine on top of its power cable.
Your dryer can be installed one of two ways, either freestanding, or stacked on top of a Fisher
& Paykel front loading washer.
A stacking kit MUST BE USED between the products and
fitted correctly to the washing machine and dryer, as per
the stacking kit instructions.
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Ensure you use the compatible stacking kit for your
washer and dryer combination.
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Stacking kit is available from your Fisher & Paykel dealer,
online or from a Fisher & Paykel service technician.
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The power plug must be accessible.
The following stacking configurations are not safe and
MUST NOT be used:
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A washer stacked on top of a dryer
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A washer on top of a washer
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Stacking on top of a washer not listed below
Refer to your stacking compatibility document provided
with your dryer for details of safe stacking options.
For detailed information on install combination and options
please refer to fisherpaykel.com.
Stacked
It is IMPORTANT to level the dryer 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 rock in any direction.
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Level the dryer side to side:
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Place the level at the centre back of the dryer.
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Adjust the rear feet until the dryer is level
side to side.
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Never unscrew the feet completely from
their housings.
Level the dryer front to back:
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Place the level on the left side.
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Adjust the front left foot (wind down).
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Repeat the above for the right foot.
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There should be equal weight on both
front feet.
Re-check the dryer is level:
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Place the level at the centre front of the dryer.
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Ensure dryer does not rock in any direction.
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If dryer is not level repeat the above steps.
After levelling, the corners of the dryer cabinet should be clear of the floor and the dryer
must not rock in any direction.