Fisher & Paykel DC8060P User manual

CONDENSER CLOTHES DRYER
DC8060P Model
INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER GUIDE
NZ AU SG ROW

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CONTENTS
Introduction 2
Safety and warnings 3
Installation instructions 6
Getting started quickly 12
Dryer controls 14
Sorting and loading 15
Drying cycles 18
Drying cycle options 19
Caring for your dryer 22
Before you call for service 25
Fault codes 26
Troubleshooting 27
Manufacturer’s Warranty 33
Customer Care 35
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your new condenser dryer
Thank you for purchasing a Fisher & Paykel clothes 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 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 FabricSmart™ 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.
Condenser clothes dryer

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
Meaning of symbols on the dryer
Warning: Risk of fire/Flammable materials
Read the instructions
!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 the warnings outlined in these user instructions can
cause a fire hazard.
 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions
including the following:
Dryer use
 The tumble dryer is intended only for drying textile material washed in water.
 The dryer should not be used to dry unwashed items.
 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.
 Check and remove all objects from pockets, eg lighters and matches.
 The maximum mass of dry textile material is eight kilograms. Do not overload your dryer.
 Never dry rubber articles, fibreglass, or any plastic items or film, eg plastic lined
tablecloths and baby bibs.
 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.
 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.
 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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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
 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.
 Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the dryer.
 Unplug the machine from the power supply when it is not in use.
 Do not swing or put weight on the door.
 Your dryer is designed to stop operating in the event of power outage. When power
is resumed, the machine will remain off until the button is pressed. To restart the
dryer, press , select your drying cycle and touch .
 Never attempt to repair the dryer yourself.
 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 trained and supported service technician.
 For problems that cannot be solved from information in this user guide, turn off
and unplug your dryer and contact a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service
technician.
 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
 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.
 Clean the lint filter before every load.
 Ensure the area around the dryer is clear of lint.
 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:
 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.
 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.
 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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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
 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.
 Do not dry unwashed items in the tumble dryer.
 The dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
 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.
 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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and follow the ‘Safety and warnings’ and ‘Installation instructions’
sections carefully before using your dryer!
Accessories
Please check you received the following accessories with your Fisher & Paykel dryer. You
will find them inside the drum:
 1 x Drying rack
 1 x Drain hose
 1 x Installation instructions and user guide
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new dryer please follow the instructions
below.
Removing the packaging
1Remove the outer packaging (including the polystyrene packer and plastic wrapping).
All packaging must be removed prior to use.
2Tilt 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.
3Remove all packaging and accessories from inside the drum.
IMPORTANT!
 Ensure packaging materials are kept out of reach of children.
 Please help protect the environment and dispose of the packaging from around the
dryer in an environmentally friendly manner.
Location
IMPORTANT!
 The dryer must be installed in a well-ventilated, dust-free
environment.
 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.
 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.
Free standing

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Installation options
Your dryer can be installed one of two ways, either freestanding, or stacked on top of a
Fisher & Paykel front loading washer (specific models only).
1Free standing
The dryer stands on the floor and can easily be moved into position.
2Stacking
Your dryer has been designed to be able to be stacked on top of a Fisher & Paykel
WashSmart™ or FabricSmart™ front loading washer (WH1260P and WH1260F models
only). A stacking kit MUST BE USED between the products and fitted correctly to the
washing machine.
 Stacking Kit White: Part No. 428159.
1Move the machine into the desired position. Do not lift the dryer by the top panel.
2Have a minimum clearance on all sides of at least 20 mm.
3Install the machine on a stable and level floor.
 Do not install your dryer in such a way that the dryer door cannot be opened fully.
 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.
 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 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:
1left to right,
2back to front and
3corner 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.
Levelling the feet

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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:
1Remove 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).
2Place 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.
 Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint and other obstructions,
which may affect drainage and cause flooding.
 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.
 The extended length of the provided drain hose is 1.3m.
 In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a
floor equipped with a drain.
 Draining must comply with local by-laws.
A
Installing the drain hose
B
C