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

Important!
If you are using an extension cord or a 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.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
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Do not touch or operate the machine with wet hands or with bare-feet.
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A damaged power cord must be replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. The appliance must not be
operated until it is repaired, as there is risk of electric shock.
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Do not operate this machine if it has been damaged during transport. Contact your
Fisher&Paykel Dealer or Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.
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Installation instructions

Installation instructions
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Completing the installation
Installation test cycle
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 30 cycle. Ensure the drum is empty and the door is closed (you will hear it
click shut).
3 Touch the START/PAUSE button. The drum will start rotating.
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Observe the machine for any problems.
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The dryer will beep and display any faults on the screen if there are any problems. Refer to
pages 24 and 25.
4 At the completion of the cycle open the door and check that there is warmth inside the dryer.
This indicates the dryer is operating normally.
Important!
If there are any problems, you must address these before proceeding with normal use. The dryer
will automatically turn off at the end of the cycle if there are no problems.
Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:
1 Has the packaging been removed?
2 Is the machine correctly levelled, and the cabinet corners clear of the floor and walls?
3 Are the water tank, condenser and lint filter correctly in place?
4 Has the power cord been connected to an appropriate power supply and the power turned on?
5 Have you performed the installation test cycle?
6 If external draining is preferred, is the white drain hose attached to the correct outlet and
hooked into a standpipe or tub?

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Machine information
Machine specifications
Capacity (kg)* 8
Dimensions (mm)
Width 600
Depth 645
Height** 850
Length of drain hose 1300
Electrical
Volts 220 – 240
HZ 50
Amps (maximum) 10
Heating Power (W) 1800
* Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the machine can dry at any one time.
Note: some cycles have a lower maximum capacity (see page 18 for details).
** The exact height of your dryer is dependent on how far the feet are extended from the base of
the machine.

Getting started quickly
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Check the lint filter is clean and the water tank is empty before every load. Ensure both are
replaced correctly before using your dryer.
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Sort and load items into the dryer drum, ensuring no items are in the way of the door. Close the
door (you will hear it click shut).
1 Press POWER to activate your dryer.
2 Your dryer will default to the EVERYDAY cycle. Select your desired drying cycle by turning the
SmartTouch Control Dial.
3 Select your preferred drying options, using the SmartTouch buttons on the right hand side of the
panel (if you wish to select options different from the default options for the cycle).
4 Touch the START/PAUSE button to start the cycle.
Fig.5 AeroXL™ control panel
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Getting started quickly 13
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If you make an invalid selection the dryer will beep to alert you.
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When the cycle finishes, your dryer will 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.
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If you wish to stop your dryer at any point during a cycle simply touch START/PAUSE to pause the
cycle, then open the door.
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If you wish to cancel a cycle or select a different option once a drying cycle has started, touch the
START/PAUSE button then select the new cycle or option. Touch START/PAUSE to restart the dryer
with the new cycle and/or settings.
Important!
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If you wish to stop the dryer before the cycle has finished you MUST remove the clothes
IMMEDIATELY and spread them out to cool. DO NOT leave the clothes in the dryer or bunched up
in a clothes basket. Take extreme care as the drum and the load items may be extremely hot.
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Failure to follow the advice in this guide may result in damage to your garments and your
expectations of drying performance may not be met.
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AeroXL™ controls
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SmartTouch Control Dial
The SmartTouch Control Dial provides easy and efficient drying
cycle selection. As you rotate the dial, the icon of the drying
cycle selected will be illuminated, along with the default
settings for that cycle on the right side of the control panel.
SmartTouch buttons
The smooth, easy clean buttons enable easy selection of options
with lights clearly showing the selections you are making.
Digital display screen
The digital display screen provides feedback on how long the
drying cycle has to go. If you have programmed a DELAY START,
the time remaining until the cycle will start will be displayed
here, along with any messages to help you with the overall
running of your dryer (eg user warnings).
Time to go
Your dryer displays approximately how many minutes the cycle
you are running has remaining if you have chosen one of the
TIME DRY cycles. If you have chosen an automatic cycle (ie
not TIME DRY) the word AUTO will appear on the screen until
it reaches the cool down phase, at which time the dryer will
display how long the cycle has left to go.
Please be aware that a number of factors can influence the
overall cycle time, eg the fabric type of garments, load size, the
wetness of the load, etc.
Progress lights
The progress lights indicate what part of the cycle the dryer is
currently on (DRY, COOL or END). All three lights are on at the
beginning of the cycle. The light for the current part of the cycle
flashes, and each one goes out when that part of the cycle is
complete.
Keylock
Keylock can be used to lock the buttons on your dryer.
This will avoid accidental button pushes. For more detail please
refer to page 20.
Fig.6 SmartTouch Control Dial
Fig.8 Digital display screen
Fig.11 Keylock mode
Fig.7 SmartTouch buttons
Fig.9 Time to go
Fig.10 Progress lights

Sorting and loading 15
When preparing your load there are some important things to consider:
Sorting
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It is best that you sort your garments before placing them into the dryer. Sort into loads of
similar items, and loads that will take similar times to dry. Heavier items (eg towels, t-shirts and
flannelette sheets) are best dried separately from lightweight items (eg synthetics, polyester-
cotton sheets and shirts). This prevents the possibility of some items becoming over-dried whilst
others are still damp. It will also help to extend the life of your clothing and linen.
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Look for a care label on your clothes as this will tell you if they can be safely tumble dried.
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Drying your clothes as soon as you remove them from the washer will decrease the chance of
wrinkles, and dye transfer from coloured items to white items from occurring.
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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
Suggested
temperature Comments
Towels Everyday High Towels produce a lot of lint and
are best dried on their own.
Sheets, pillowcases,
duvet/doona covers
Everyday or
Heavy
High Ensure duvet/doona cover
openings are buttoned/domed
before placing in the dryer.
Bulky items – doonas,
duvets, sleeping bags,
jackets
Bulky Low Only dry one bulky item at a time
and place a few knotted towels
into the machine at the same
time to ensure the bulky item
moves around evenly.
Shirts, pants, other
creasables
Easy Iron Medium WRINKLE FREE is automatically
selected to help minimise
creasing once the drying cycle
has finished.
Woollens, silks Rack Dry n/a For items that could be damaged
if they are tumbled, eg woollens.
Delicates, fine fabrics Delicate or Rack
Dry
Low You can further reduce the
dryness level to damp or use
RACK DRY for very delicate items.
Jeans Heavy High Turn jeans inside out to help
maintain their appearance. Dry
separately from other items.
Shoes, hats, soft toys or
other odd shaped items
Rack Dry n/a Check on the item regularly
throughout the drying cycle.

16 Sorting and loading
Before you load
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Check pockets for items that could damage your clothes or get caught in the dryer.
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Close zippers, hooks and eyes, and other fastenings (ie fasten the openings of duvet/doona
covers), and remove loose bra wires. These may damage both your dryer and your clothes.
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Check the lint filter is clean and the water tank is empty (if the dryer is not set up to
automatically drain).
To reduce creasing
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Shake clothes out and load individually to help items dry evenly.
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Launder permanent press garments separately, eg business shirts.
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Allow enough room in the dryer for clothes to tumble freely.
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Hang garments as soon as the dryer cycle is complete to reduce the need for ironing.
Loading
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Garments need to be loaded correctly to minimise creasing and wrinkling, and to ensure the load
is dried evenly. Make sure there is plenty of room for the garments to tumble freely while drying.
Hint: load the dryer in terms of the space the garments take up when dry, rather than when
they are wet. The general rule is that one wash load equals one dryer load. Do not overload your
dryer, as it may damage your dryer and clothes.
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It is a good idea to dry “permanent press” type garments (eg business shirts) together on a
separate cycle with the WRINKLE FREE option ON. This will help reduce wrinkling and the need
for ironing.
Important!
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Do not overload your dryer beyond its rated capacity (eight kilograms of dry clothes).
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Never put dripping wet clothes in or on top of the dryer as excess water may cause an electrical
hazard.
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Do not under any circumstances dry an electric blanket or any other electrical, plastic or rubber
items in your AeroXL™ dryer, unless the care label specifically states it is safe to do so. Never dry
these items at high temperatures.
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Do not dry curtains in your dryer. Sunlight makes them brittle and they may disintegrate during
drying.

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Sorting and loading
Drying times
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Drying very small loads is inefficient. Try to dry medium to large loads.
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Heavier items (towels, T-shirts, flannelette sheets) will take longer to dry than light items
(synthetics and polyester cotton sheets and shirts).
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Spin clothes at the highest spin speed suitable for the load type. The more water you remove in
the wash, the less drying time required.
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Care labels on garments provide valuable information about the fabric type and how the
garment should be dried. Always follow the advice on the garment labels. Only dry items in this
dryer that have a care label stating tumble drying is suitable.
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Separate coloured items from white/light items where possible, especially when new. Colour run
may be an issue, especially if you intend to delay the start of the drying cycle.
Lint
Some items are lint givers, while others are lint collectors. Always dry lint givers and collectors
separately.
Lint givers Lint collectors
Towels Synthetics, eg polar fleece
Flannelette sheets Corduroy
Nappies Polyester cottons
Delicate or easily damaged items (eg woollen or silk garments, nylon stockings, fine fabrics,
delicate embroidered fabrics, garments with metal accessories, sleeping bags and other down
items) should be dried separately, using the DELICATE cycle or the RACK DRY cycle (if you do not
want them tumbled).
Drying rack
There are many items that would benefit from being dried
on a drying rack. For example items like sport shoes, soft
toys, hats and woollen items that may be damaged if they
are tumbled.
A drying rack is installed in your dryer when it leaves the
factory. To remove it, tilt the top of the rack towards you to
detach the legs from the slots in the lint filter, and gently
remove from the drum.
When you are using the drying rack you must select the
RACK DRY cycle.
Fig.12 Drying rack
Fig.13 Drying rack cycle

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Your AeroXL™ dryer has a number of drying cycles to suit your laundry needs. Selecting the
most appropriate cycle for each particular load will help ensure you get the best result.
Cycle Designed for Description
Max. load
size (kg)*
Default
Dryness
Level
Default
Drying
Temp
Everyday** Everyday cotton clothing High heat cycle for rapid drying of
everyday clothing.
8Dry High
Heavy Heavy durable garments,
eg tea towels, jerseys, rugby
shorts, jeans.
Longer, high heat cycle for heavy
fabrics and denims.
8Dry High
Delicate Delicate clothing items, eg
silk and fine fabrics.
Short, cool cycle for carefully
drying delicate and heat sensitive
fabrics.
4Damp/Dry Low
Easy Iron Business shirts and clothing
that creases easily.
Short medium heat cycle with the
WRINKLE FREE option selected
for easily creasable items.
4Damp/Dry Medium
Bulky Bigger items like jackets and
duvet covers.
A medium heat cycle for special
care of bulky items.
4Dry Medium
Rack Dry Items that cannot be tumbled,
eg shoes, delicate jerseys.
Specifically for using the drying
rack so you can dry items flat
without them tumbling.
1 – 2
items
n/a* Low
Time Dry 30 Clothes that you wish to dry
for a specific time period.
30 minute timed cycle. 8n/a* High
Time Dry 60 Clothes that you wish to dry
for a specific time period.
60 minute timed cycle. 8n/a* High
Time Dry 90 Clothes that you wish to dry
for a specific time period.
90 minute timed cycle. 8n/a* High
Air Dry Clothes that you wish to dry
without heat for a specific
time period.
40 minute tumble with no heat. 8n/a* No Heat
* Dryness level is only an option on automatic sensing cycles. On TIME DRY and the RACK DRY cycle, dryness will vary
depending on the load and its initial moisture content.
** Everyday, Dry, High dry temp is the recommended cycle for everyday cotton items.
Timed programmes (Time Dry 30, 60, 90)
The machine dries for the selected time regardless of the level of moisture in your clothes. It is
important to check the clothes throughout the timed programmes to avoid over drying.
Drying cycles