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This appliance shall be installed in accordance with:

• Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

• Current AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 3500 & AS 5601

• Local Regulations and Municipal Building Codes

This appliance must be installed, serviced and removed by an Authorised Person.

All Rinnai gas products

are A.G.A. certified.

Distributed and serviced in Australia under a Quality
System certified as complying with ISO 9001 by
SAI Global

GAS DRYER

Dry-Soft

4 & 6

Operation / Installation Manual

Models: RD-400AU & RD-600AU

Summary of Contents for Dry-Soft 4

Page 1: ...ations and Municipal Building Codes This appliance must be installed serviced and removed by an Authorised Person All Rinnai gas products are A G A certified Distributed and serviced in Australia under a Quality System certified as complying with ISO 9001 by SAI Global GAS DRYER Dry Soft 4 6 Operation Installation Manual Models RD 400AU RD 600AU ...

Page 2: ...ranty work 2 The gas dryer and components must be installed in accordance with the Manufacturer s Installation Instructions current AS 3000 AS 3500 and AS 5601 local regulations and municipal building codes Gas dryers and components must only be installed commissioned and removed by persons authorised by local regulations to do so and serviced and repaired by Rinnai approved technicians 3 The warr...

Page 3: ...LE FOR TUMBLE DRYING 5 CHOICE OF OPERATING MODES AND CYCLES 5 DRYING PROGRAMMES 5 OPERATIONAL TIME 5 OPERATION IN AUTOMATIC MODE 6 OPERATION IN TIMER MODE 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7 CLEANING THE LINT FILTER 7 CLEANING THE BACK FILTER 7 CLEANING THE AIR INLET FILTER 8 CLEANING THE HEATER BODY 8 SAFETY DEVICES 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST 9 GENERAL DRYER CHARACTERISTICS 9 ERROR COD...

Page 4: ... the Thick drying mode has been selected EXTRA SOFT INDICATOR Illuminates green when the Extra Soft drying mode has been selected DELICATE INDICATOR Illuminates green when the Delicate drying mode has been selected OPERATION INDICATOR Illuminates green when drying function has started but the gas burner is not ignited Illuminates red when the gas burner is ignited FINISH INDICATOR Illuminates gree...

Page 5: ...Rinnai 2 Dry Soft RD 400 600AU Operation Manual OVERVIEW OF APPLIANCE ABOUT YOUR DRY SOFT GAS DRYER ...

Page 6: ...h air ventilation openings shall not be blocked and or sealed This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this appliance DO NOT cover or place any articles on or against this appliance DO NOT store chemicals or flammable materials or spray aerosols near this appliance DO NOT unplu...

Page 7: ...the gas clothes dryer Wet clothes may damage the dryer and will take excessively long to dry Ensure washing detergents bleaches and fabric softeners have been fully rinsed from clothes before placing them into the gas clothes dryer These substances may damage internal dryer components It is preferable that the space in which the gas clothes dryer is installed is well ventilated This can be achieve...

Page 8: ...esults in fabric that feels softer DELICATE During the Delicate mode the gas dryer operates at approximately half the drying capacity DRYING PROGRAMMES Five drying programmes are available as follows GENERAL EXTRA SOFT Combines the GENERAL and EXTRA SOFT Programme modes GENERAL THICK EXTRA SOFT Combines the THICK and EXTRA SOFT Programme modes THICK DELICATE OPERATIONAL TIME In automatic mode the ...

Page 9: ...tons The drying times that can be selected are 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 50 60 70 and 80 minutes Dry Soft 6 model only 5 Press the Start Pause button the TIMER indicator will begin to flash to signify that a Timer operation has begun The Operating Combustion indicator will show green and will change to red after burner ignition which may take up to 10 seconds 6 Drying will now commence The approximate r...

Page 10: ... filter by using your hands a soft cloth or a soft brush as shown If removal of the lint proves difficult the lint filter may also be cleaned with the assistance of COLD water and a soft cloth or brush If water is used to clean the lint filter then it MUST BE thoroughly dried before it can be re installed Place the lint filter back into the lint pocket before attempting to push lint pocket and lin...

Page 11: ... the electrical cord before cleaning All external parts of the appliance can be cleaned using a soft damp cloth and mild detergent DO NOT USE SOLVENTS FOR CLEANING THIS APPLIANCE SAFETY DEVICES For your safety and peace of mind the Dry Soft range of gas clothes dryers are fitted with following safety devices Flame failure sensing Appliances shuts down in case of flame failure Drying drum overheat ...

Page 12: ... for drying are not added during operation Ensure the THICK drying programme has been selected if thick garments are being dried GENERAL DRYER CHARACTERISTICS The following symptoms are part of the normal operation of the appliance and do not indicate a fault SYMPTOMS REASON The drum is turning even after the finishing tone has sounded Dryer is operating under the Extra Soft programme Opening the ...

Page 13: ...liances If your appliance needs servicing ring the Helpline contact numbers on the back of this manual Code s Displayed Possible Cause Remedy 05 32 90 Filter Blockage s Check and clean lint filter back filter and air inlet filter 11 Ignition Failure Check the gas supply is turned on Turn appliance off then on again Arrange for service if the above does not remedy the fault 12 Flame Failure Check t...

Page 14: ...ACKET ASSEMBLY 15 WALL MOUNTING BRACKET AND DRYER INSTALLATION 15 SWAPPING DOOR FROM LEFT TO RIGHT OPENING 16 EXHAUST DUCT 17 HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL TERMINAL CLEARANCES 17 VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS 17 EXHAUST DUCT SYSTEM COMPONENTS 18 ATTACHING THE APPLIANCE ADAPTER SPIGOT 18 ATTACHING EXHAUST DUCT LENGTHS 18 ATTACHING EXHAUST DUCT VERTICAL ROOF TERMINAL 18 ATTACHING EXHAUST DUCT HORIZONTAL WALL T...

Page 15: ...ying Time 60 minutes 60 minutes Gas Connection female flared fitting female flared fitting Power Supply 240V 50 Hz 240V 50 Hz Electric Consumption 260 Watts 280 Watts Power Cord Length 1 5 metres 1 5 metres Safety Devices Flame failure sensing Drying drum overheat switch Electric motor overheat switch Drum Belt safety switch Door Switch Blocked filter warning Electric Fuses Flame failure sensing D...

Page 16: ...0mm minimum clearance between the exhaust duct and any combustible materials Ensuring that a 100mm gap is provided for the opening swing of the dryer door The dryer door can be hinged from the left or right hand sides and therefore a gap must be provided appropriately The access door of an enclosed installation must be vented with a minimum open area of 250cm See item on page 17 A Rinnai VENT is s...

Page 17: ...es are Dry Soft 4 35kg and Dry Soft 6 45kg Stability of the appliance The bench or shelf dimension must have at least the same width and depth as that of the appliance to provide sufficient area to support the four rubberised feet at the base of the appliance and allow for slight movement that may occur during operation WALL MOUNTING Position the appliance in accordance with the requirements that ...

Page 18: ... hex head bolts and washers provided and securely attach the support frame to the wall frame WALL MOUNTING BRACKET AND DRYER INSTALLATION Attache the wall mounting bracket to a suitable wall with appropriate fixings Lift the dryer onto the installed wall mounting bracket taking care to locate the four securing holes of the support frame with the four inner most holes of the appliances moulded feet...

Page 19: ...on to disengage the T shaped slots of the left handed hinge attachment points After removing the door the from the appliance the upper hinge will be locked into position However care must be taken as the lower hinge is only held in place by gravity Rotate the door by 180 ensuring that the lower hinge is held in place and re attach the door to the right hand attachment points by engaging the T shap...

Page 20: ...ed into existing natural draft flue systems associated with other gas appliances The exhaust duct s from multiple Rinnai gas dryers must not be combined into a common discharge and must not be combined with flue or exhaust duct systems from other appliances The gas dryer is classified as a fan assisted flue appliance in AS 5601 Gas Installations It must be located so that the exhaust duct terminal...

Page 21: ...e DSFSPIGOT to the discharge duct using the two mounting screws removed earlier so that the flange of the spigot is seated flush with the top panel of the dryer ATTACHING EXHAUST DUCT LENGTHS The exhaust duct components DSFPIPE1000 and DSFBEND may be connected directly to the appliance adapter spigot With the female socket end facing down slide the selected exhaust duct component over the DSFSPIGO...

Page 22: ...ktite or other non lead based flashing to be provided by installer e The weight of the exhaust duct MUST BE supported by the stand off supplied and NOT by the dryer f DSFPIPE1000 can be cut to length as is required provided that a clean square edge is maintained and that a minimum penetration of 50mm remains to join other exhaust duct components g A constant 2 fall to the terminal MUST BE maintain...

Page 23: ..._______________________________________ Name ______________________________________________ Installation Address ______________________________________________ Telephone No ______________________________________________ Date of Purchase ________ ________ _______________________ Gas Dryer Model RD ________________ AU Serial Number ______________________________________________ ...

Page 24: ...0123 4 Rinnai has a Service and Spare Parts network with personnel who are fully trained and equipped to give the best service on your Rinnai appliance If your appliance requires a service please call our National Help Service Line Rinnai recommends that this appliance be serviced every 2 years National Help Lines Sales Service Tel 1300 555 545 Fax 1300 555 655 Spare Parts Technical Info Tel 1300 ...

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