Fisher & Paykel AeroSmart DG27C Mounting instructions

WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or
or to
damage, personal injury or death.
--Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
--WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
*Do not try to light any appliance.
*Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building°
* Clear the room, building or area of all
* Immediately call your gas supplier from
a s the gas
instructions.
+If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
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The Governor of Ca[+forn+a+srequ+red to publish a [[s't of substances known to the
state of Ca[+forn+ato cause cancer or reproductive harm and requires bus+hess to
warn customers of potential exposures to such substances_
Gas app[iances contain or produce substances, which can cause death, or serious
illness and which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm° To reduce the risk from substances in fuel or from
fuel combustion, make sure th+s app[+ance +s+nsta[[ed, operated, and maintained
accord+ng to the manufacturers +nstruct+ons_

Contents
Introduction
_mportant safety instructions
_nstaHation instructions
The first time you turn your dryer on
Getting started quickly
Operating instructions
AeroSmart controB
Easytouch controls, The d splay screen
Using your dryer
Sort ng and oadng
Lint bucket
Choosing your drying cycle
Changing the drying cycle options
Drying cyce opt ons
Dryng cycle progress
Drying cycles expla ned
Special Care
Care labels
Lid Lock
Power fa lure
Settings Menu
Handwash /Jeans /Freshen Up/Warm Up /Dryclean
Comforter/Pi !ows /Altergy /Shrts/[owes /Soft Toys
Sportswear Lght /Sportswear Heavy /Outdoor Wear /
Protection Equ pment
Alarm Level /Screen Brightness /Key Lock Mode
Bern nders /Hints /Language
Service Contacts/Trouble Shoot ng /Beset Defaults /Replay Intro
Caring for your AeroSmart dryer
Before you call for service
If your AeroSmart dryer beeps for help
Solving ope_at ng problems
So ving dryng problems
Limited warranty
Irnportand
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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.

Welcome to AeroSmart
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel AeroSmart clothes dryer. We are very proud of this dryer
and trust it will serve you well for many years.
At Fisher& Paykelwe aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use,ergonomic and
kind to the environment.
We have developed this dryer to treat your clothes with the utmost care, drying them gently,
so they will look better for longer. We trust you'll enjoy the benefits of its easy loading drum,
reverse tumbling and unique lint removal system.
Pleasetake the time to read this UserGuide carefully. It will help you to operate and maintain
your new AeroSmart dryer.
Your safety, and the safety of others is very important. Located on your dryer and throughout this
guide are safety messages and instructions; it is important that you understand and follow them.
We hope you enjoy your new dryer, we have certainly enjoyed designing it for you.
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Importand
It is important that this User Guide should be retained with your AeroSmart clothes dryer for
future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, please ensure
that the User Guide is left with the @pliance. This will ensure that the new owner can familiarise
themselves with the information and warnings contained within the Guide.

mportant safety instructions
Symbols
Symbols will be used in this Guide to highlight when extra care is required. Abide by these at all
times to ensure you and your family are not harmed while operating your dryer.
It is important to always act with caution and use common sense when operating your dryer.
Use only as instructed by the User Guide.
Thisis the safetyalert symbol.This symbol alerts you to hazardsthat can kill
or hurt you and others.
Thesafetyalert symbol and the word DANGERor WARNINGwill precede all
safety messages.Thesewords mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediateJ_z follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

mportant safety instructions
E_ectri¢ Shock Hazard
Follow the safety precautions outlined in this User Guide.
Failure to do so can resuR in death or e_ect_ic shock.
Important safety precaudons
Read aft instructions carefully before using this dryer.
Use this dryer only for its in tended purpose as described in this User Guide.
Tominimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this dryer from the power supply or disconnect
the dryer at the household distribution panel (by removing the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker) before attempting any user maintenance or cleaning.
Installations must be performed by aqualified or licensed contractor, plumber or gasfitter qualified
or licensed by the state, province, or region where this appliance is being installed.
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
This dryer must be pr_per_y gr_unded t_ c_nf_rm with a_ g_verning c_des and _rdinances. F_w
details in Installation Instructions.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to water or exposed to the weather.
Connect to aproperly protected, rated and sized power supply ckcuit to avoid electrical overload.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing, unless specificaf/y
recommended in the pubfished user repak instructions that you understand and have the skills to
carry out.
When disconnecting the dryer, pull by the plug rather than the cord or junction of the cord plug, to
avoid damage to the cord or junction of the cord plug.
Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subject to
stress or damage.
Do not tamper with the controls or the lid lock.
Note: Pressing the POWER button does NOT disconnect the dryer from the power supply, even
though the lights are out.
Do not operate this dryer if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled or has missing or
broken parts, including adamaged cord or plug.
This dryer must be directly connected to an approved fixed electrical outlet. It cannot beplugged into
an extension cord.

mportant safety instructions
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Fire Hazard
Only dry fabrics that have been washed with water°
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured
rubber4ike materia[so Dry on the Air Dry cydeo
A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted
outdoorsoTake care to prevent the accumulation of Hnt around the exhaust
opening and in the surrounding area°
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless
recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product°
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or personal injury°
To reduce the risk of fire in a tumble dryer the following should be observed:
Do not pJace items in a tumbJe dryer that have prevJousJy been cJeaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spot cJeaned with f[ammabJe [iquids or soJids. They are a fire or expJosJon hazard.
HJghJy fJammabJe substances commonly used in domestic environments [ncJude acetone,
denatured a[coho[, gasoJine, kerosene, some brands of spot removers and dry cJeanJng soJvents,
turpentine, waxes, wax removers, vegetabJe oil, fish oi[, massage oi[, and cooking oil
Do not leave hot oi[-affected items in a pJJeor stack. This can prevent heat from escaping and
can create a fire hazard. Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed
to heat sources such as a tumbJe dryer. The items become warm causing an oxidation reaction
in the oil This oxidation creates heat. If the heat cannot escape the items can become hot
enough to catch fire.
Do not use heat to dry items containing rubber, foam rubber, pJastJcor similar materJaJs, (such
as padded bras, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, pJastJcbags, pJ[Jows etc), as these materials
might meJt or burn. Some rubber materiaJs when heated can under certain circumstances
produce fire by spontaneous combustion. Dry onJy on the AiR DRY cycJe.
UnJess specJficaJ[y recommended by their manufacturer, do not use fabric softeners or similar
products in a tumbJe dryer.
Do not store or use gasoJine or other flammabJe gases and liquids near this or any other
appJiance.
Keep the area around and underneath your dryer free from the accumuJatJon of combustJbJe
materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemJcaJs etc.
Do not store any items that may burn or meJt (such as paper materials, pJastJcs or pJastJc
containers etc) next to the dryer.
Empty the lint bucket before the lint reaches the top of the transparent section (usually once a
week).
The dryer must be exhausted to the outside. CarefuJ[y foJ[ow the venting details in the
[nstaJJat[on instructions.
Keep the floor around your dryer dean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
if your dryer is running and you want to unload or add clothes, press START/PAUSEand wait
until the machine has unlocked the lid. Do not force it open.

mportant safety instructions
Do not reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
Close supervision is necessary if this dryer is used by or near children. Do not allow children to
play inside, around or with this dryer or any other appliance.
Never climb on, climb into, or stand on the dryer top, lid or drum.
Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed directly in the dryer.
Damage to the dryer can result if the metal reinforcements come loose during drying.
The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded remove the lid and the drum door to
the drying compartment.
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Read the important safety instructions on pages ] - 6 before you start installing the dryer,
Checktomakesureyouhaveallthetoolsandpartsnecessarytocorrectly_nstallthisapp,ance.
roo_oqo_od
=W' nut driver or socket wrench
= Phillips screwdriver ):
Fiat-blade screwdriver
= Adiustab[e wrench 8" or 10" (200 mm or 250 ram)for gas connections
Pipejoint compound (pipe dope or tape) for gas pipe connections that is resistant to _!i[
LP Propane, Butane and Natural Gas (Gas models only)
Level
Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)
= Gloves
Safety glasses
= Knife
pied su_p
2 feet inserts for front feet.
A power supply cord is supplied already connected to the gas dryer (Gas models only)
Check to make sure a[[ parts have been suppled.
Accessories ::i:
Mobile Home Installation Kit Part No 395488
Natural Gas to LP Conversion Kit Part No 395489 (Gas models on[),) ]1
= LPtoNaturalGasConversionKitPartNoSgS490{Gasmodelsonlyt
= KitElement208VPartNoSgSS00{Hectricmodelsonlyt
if you need to purchase a power supply cord kit or power supply cable, they must meet the
requirements outlned on page 21 (power supply). Check with local codes and read electrical, gas
and venting requirements before purchasing parts.

nsta ation instructions
To the installer
The correct installation of the dryer is your responsibility.
Be sure you read the following instructions carefully before you start to install the dryer. These
instructions should be left with the home owner for future reference.
It is your responsibility to:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in
garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Adhere to these installation instructions.
Allow for spacing requirements with side by side installations (refer page 9).
Make sure you have all items necessary for correct installation.
Properly install the dryer.
Contact a qualified installer to ensure that the electrical and gas installation meets all national
and local codes and ordinances. (See page 4).
Location requirements
£×D[os[on Hazard
Keep flammaMe materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from the dryer°
Place dryer at [east 18 inches (460 ram} above the floor for a garage
instaHat[ono
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
The dryer must be installed or stored in an area which is not exposed to water or weather.
it is extremely important that the dryer is installed in a well ventilated location. This dryer must
exhaust air outdoors. Do not install the dryer in any room or closet which does not permit the
free flow of replacement air.
The free area of any opening for the introduction of outside air shall not be less than twice the
area of the dryer exhaust outlet.
Before installing the dryer ensure that there is sufficient height to fully open the lid. Allow
sufficient room behind the dryer for the exhaust. The air intake is at the rear of the dryer. Ensure
that there is a sufficient air passage on each side of the dryer for intake air.