Fisher & Paykel AeroXL Mounting instructions

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AeroXL™
Condenser clothes dryer
Installation instructions
and User guide

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Important!
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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 visit our local website listed on the back cover
or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.
Introduction 2
Safety and warnings 3
Installation instructions 6
Machine information 11
Getting started quickly 12
AeroXL™ controls 14
Sorting and loading 15
Drying rack 17
Drying cycles 18
Drying cycle options 19
Customising dryer cycles 21
Caring for your dryer 22
Before you call for service
User warnings 24
Fault codes 25
Solving operating problems 26
Manufacturer’s Warranty 30
Customer Care 32
Contents
Caution, risk of fire – this is a safety symbol.
Failure to follow the warnings outlined in these user instructions can cause
a fire hazard.

2Introduction
Welcome to AeroXL™
Thank you for purchasing a Fisher & Paykel AeroXL™ condenser dryer. Your new dryer gives you
the convenience of tumble drying and your clothes the advantage of not being subjected to the
harsh overdrying effects of the sun. Your clothes will feel softer, retain their shape better and
require less ironing.
Your AeroXL™ dryer has the benefit of not needing to be vented outside, instead it condenses the
moisture from the clothes and collects this in a water tank, or can pump it directly into a drain.
This dryer has been specifically designed to complement our front loading Fisher & Paykel
WashSmart™ and QuickSmart™ washers. We are proud of this dryer and trust it will serve you well
for many years.
At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic,
energy efficient and kind to the environment. Thousands of tonnes of laundry and 75 years of
laundry experience have been programmed into your dryer to help give you the best possible
performance.
Your condensing dryer has numerous cycles and options so you can perform every drying task
(including flat drying) with ease, allowing you to spend less time in the laundry. With the ability
to automatically sense when your clothes are dry, your dryer is more efficient, making it kinder
on your wallet and the environment.
Please take the time to read these instructions carefully before you begin using your dryer.
Following the advice in this user guide will ensure you get the performance you expect from
your dryer and that you get the best possible results. Keep these instructions for future reference
and pass them on with your dryer, if it changes hands.
We hope you enjoy your new dryer. We have certainly enjoyed designing it for you.
Fig.1 AeroXL™ condenser dryer

Safety and warnings 3
WARNING!
Fire Hazard
Only dry fabrics that have been washed with water.
Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or similarly textured
rubber–like materials, dry on AIR DRY.
Do not stop a tumble clothes dryer before the end of the drying cycle unless
all items are removed and spread out in order to dissipate the heat.
A clothes dryer produces combustible lint; the lint filter must be cleaned
before each drying cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or personal injury.
Dryer use
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The tumble dryer is intended only for drying textile material washed in water.
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The dryer should not be used to dry unwashed items.
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Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed in the dryer. Damage to
the dryer can result if the metal reinforcements come loose during drying. If you wish to dry these
items use a drying rack.
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Check and remove all objects from pockets, eg lighters and matches.
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The maximum mass of dry textile material is eight kilograms. Do not overload your dryer.
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Never dry rubber articles, fibreglass, or any plastic items or film, eg plastic lined tablecloths and
baby bibs.
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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 they will not be damaged. If for any reason 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.
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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 flammable materials
in the atmosphere or load.
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Do not operate this product without the lint filter in place or allow lint to accumulate in or around
the dryer.
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This dryer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the dryer by a person responsible for their safety.
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Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the dryer.
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Unplug the machine from the power supply when it is not in use.
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Do not swing or put weight on the door.

Safety and warnings
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Your dryer is designed to stop operating in the event of power outage. When power is resumed,
the machine will remain off until the POWER button is pressed. To restart the dryer, press POWER,
select your drying cycle and touch START/PAUSE.
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Never attempt to repair the dryer yourself.
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The only user-removable parts of the dryer are the drain hose, lint filter, drying rack, condenser
and the water tank. No other parts are designed to be removed by anyone other than a Fisher &
Paykel Authorised Repairer.
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For problems that cannot be solved from information in this User Guide, turn off and unplug your
dryer and contact a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.
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When disposing of the dryer, it is recommended that the door is removed to avoid children getting
trapped inside, and that the electrical cable is cut off close to the dryer.
Important!
If you are using an extension cord or portable electrical outlet device (eg multi-socket outlet box)
ensure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact with water or moisture.
Lint
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Accumulated lint in the dryer can become a fire hazard; it also reduces the efficiency of the dryer
by causing longer drying times and increased power consumption.
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Clean the lint filter before every load.
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Ensure the area around the dryer is clear of lint.
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At regular intervals have the interior of the dryer cleaned of any accumulated lint. This must be
done by a qualified person for electrical safety.
Spontaneous combustion
Important!
To reduce the risk of fire in a tumble dryer the following should be observed:
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Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil are a fire hazard and
should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
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Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as a
tumble 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. Piling,
stacking or storing oil-affected items can prevent heat from escaping creating a fire hazard.
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If it is unavoidable that fabrics that contain vegetable oil, cooking oil or have been contaminated
by hair care products be placed in a tumble dryer, they should first be washed in hot water with
extra detergent – this will reduce, but not eliminate the fire hazard. The cool down cycle of the
dryer should be used to reduce the temperature of these items. They should not be removed from
the tumble dryer and piled or stacked while hot.
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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 substances should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
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Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.

Safety and warnings 5
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The dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
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Fabric Softeners or similar products should not be used in a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects
of static electricity, unless this practice is specifically recommended by the manufacturer of the
fabric softener product.
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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.

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Accessories
Please check you received the following accessories with your Fisher & Paykel dryer. You will find
them inside the drum:
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1x Drying rack
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1x Drain hose
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1x Installation instructions and user guide
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new dryer please follow the instructions below.
Removing the packaging
1 Remove the outer packaging (including the polystyrene packer and plastic wrapping).
All packaging must be removed prior to use.
2 Tilt the machine 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.
Important!
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Ensure packaging materials are kept out of reach of children.
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Please help protect the environment and dispose of the packaging from around the dryer in an
environmentally friendly manner.
Location
Important!
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The dryer must be installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free
environment.
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The dryer must not be installed on any textured floor coverings
(eg carpet, rugs) to ensure that openings at the base of the
machine are not obstructed.
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Do not install the dryer behind a lockable door, sliding door, or
behind a door where the hinge is on the opposite side to that
of the dryer in such a way that the full opening of the door is
inhibited. Ensure the dryer door can always be opened fully.
Note: this dryer CANNOT BE INVERTED AND MOUNTED ON
THE WALL.
Fig.2 Free standing
Installation instructions

Installation instructions 7
1 Free standing
The dryer stands on the floor and can easily be moved into position.
2 Stacking
Your dryer has been designed to be able to be stacked on top of a Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™
or QuickSmart™ front loading washer. A stacking kit MUST BE USED between the products
and fitted correctly to the washing machine.
Stacking Kit White: Part No. 427976.
Please read and follow the installation and safety instructions carefully before using
your dryer!
1 Move the machine into the desired position. Do not lift the dryer by the top panel.
2 Have a minimum clearance on all sides of at least 20 mm.
3 Install the machine on a stable and level floor.
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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.
Levelling the machine
It is IMPORTANT to level the machine 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.
The AeroXL™ dryer comes with four adjustable feet, wind all
four feet up or down until the dryer is correctly level. A spirit
level can assist with this process. The machine is considered
level when the bubble sits in the centre (ie within the two
lines or the circle), when the spirit level is placed flat on top
of your dryer, in the directions from 1. left to right, 2. back
to front and 3. corner to corner.
Never unscrew the feet completely from their housings.
Note: after levelling, the corners of the dryer cabinet should be clear of the floor and the
machine must not rock in any direction.
Fig.3 Levelling the feet

Installation instructions
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Draining
The dryer is equipped with a condenser unit which accumulates water
during the drying cycle. This water is collected in the removable water
tank located at the top left of the dryer. The accumulated water must
be emptied after each drying cycle. However you can also set up your
dryer to drain automatically using the drain hose provided.
Connecting the drain hose:
1 Remove the black drain hose from the connection at the back of the
dryer (
A ) and place it on the other connection to the left ( B ). Uncoil
the white drain hose and connect it to the back of the dryer where the
black drain hose was previously connected (
C ).
2 Place the other end of the white drain hose into a tub or standpipe.
The connection between the dryer and the white drain hose (
C ) must
be secured to avoid a potential flood.
Important!
If you connect the white drain hose onto your dryer and you do not secure the other end in a
drain, your dryer will drain water onto your floor. Ensure the drain hose is securely fixed in place
to an appropriate drain and is leak-free at the connection to the machine.
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Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint and other obstructions, which may
affect drainage and cause flooding.
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The drain hose should be checked from time to time and replaced if any damage (eg wear, cuts,
bulges, kinks, leaks, etc) are found. Do not bend the drain hose sharply, as this may cause it to split.
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The extended length of the provided drain hose is 1.3 m.
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In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a floor
equipped with a drain.
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Draining must comply with local by-laws.
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 suitable capacity.
Check the power cord for damage and make sure it is not squashed or twisted when
installing the dryer.
 Always remove the power cord from the power socket by the plug, not by the cord.
A
B
C
Fig.4 Installing the
drain hose