Fisher & Paykel ED56 Series Mounting instructions

Front loading dryers
NZ AU GB IE
ED56, AD55, AD39 models
Installation instructions
and user guide

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Introduction 2
Safety and warnings 3
Installation instructions
Installation options 5
Installation – Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg dryers 6
Installation – Manual 3.5 kg dryers 8
Specifications 8
Dryer wall mounting instructions 9
Before you dry
Sorting and loading 11
Cleaning the lint filter 12
Electronic dryer
Using your dryer 13
Dryness levels 13
1 hour settings 14
Key Lock 14
Temperature settings 15
Delay start 15
Wrinkle guard 15
Manual dryers
Using your dryer 16
Drying times 17
Drying rack 18
Operating problems 19
Manufacturers warranty 20
Customer care 21
Contents
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 go to our website www.fisherpaykel.com or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

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Congratulations on purchasing a Fisher & Paykel dryer. Your new dryer will give 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 will
require less ironing.
At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide products that are simple to use, ergonomic and energy
efficient. Thousands of tonnes of washing and 70 years of laundry experience have been
programmed into you dryer to help give you the best possible performance.
We hope you enjoy your new dryer. We have certainly enjoyed designing it.
Cost to dry
Many people are reluctant to use a dryer because
they believe they are expensive to run. True enough,
sunshine is free, but we don’t always have sunshine
and the benefits to you and your clothes can make
machine drying worthwhile.
The following example of a 2.5 kg load is used to
demonstrate the cost of drying.
4 T-shirts
1 Sweat Shirt
5 Pair Underpants
5 Pairs Socks
1 Pair Trousers
2 Pair Shorts
3 Handkerchiefs
This load was spun at a high spin speed (1000 rpm) and dried in an Electronic dryer on dryness
level 4 (Medium dry and Extra dry lights on). The load took 60 minutes to dry.
For example if power costs 10 cents / unit, the load will cost approximately 15 cents to dry (1.48
units x 10c). Check with your local Electricity Supply Authority for your domestic tariff.
Before using your dryer
Ensure the correct installation has been used for the dryer type. The Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg
dryers are rear venting dryers while the Manual 3.5 kg dryer is a front venting dryer.
Read the Safety and Installation Instructions.
Introduction

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Safety and warnings
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 Airing.
A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted outdoors.
Take care to prevent the accumulation of lint around the exhaust opening
and surrounding area.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or personal injury.
Dryer use
The tumble dryer is intended only for drying textile material washed in water.
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.
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 of the cycle. 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 spread out to cool and 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.
This dryer 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 the dryer.
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.
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.
If you change the mounting of the dryer from upright to inverted or vice versa, the dryer must
be cleaned internally by a serviceman.

4Safety and warnings
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 or piled or stacked while hot.
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,
waxes or other flammable or explosive substances should not be placed in a tumble dryer.
Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone,
denatured alcohol, petrol/gasoline, kerosene, some brands of spot removers, turpentine, waxes
and wax removers.
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, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, fibreglass, shoes
containing rubber, plastic items such as shower caps, and babies waterproof napkin covers
should not be placed in the dryer.
Items containing rubber (also known as latex foam) or similarly textured rubber like materials
should not be dried on any heat setting. Dry these garments on Airing. Foam rubber material can
when heated produce fire by spontaneous combustion.

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There are several different ways you can install your dryer.
1. Free standing
The dryer stands on the floor and can easily be moved into position.
2. Plinth*
Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg only
A plinth, with adjustable feet, allows the dryer to be:
– matched in height to your washer.
– installed under a bench.
Plinths can be purchased from your dealer.
115 mm Plinth Part No. 94832
60 mm Plinth Part No. 94852
3. Upright wall mounting*
All models
The wall mounting kit allows the dryer to be installed at any desired
height minimising the amount of bending and stretching.
Wall Mounting Kit Part No. 502067
4. Inverted wall mounting*
All models
A wall mounting kit and inverted panel allows you to
install the dryer above the washer or tub.
AD39 Inverted Panel Part No. 427560P
AD55 Inverted Panel Part No. 427560
ED56 Inverted Panel Part No. 427562
Wall Mounting Kit Part No. 502067
*Contact your dealer for assistance with plinths,
inversion kits and wall mounting kits
115 mm
925 mm
Washer
5 series = 415 mm
6 series = 455 mm
7 series = 505 mm
Minimum
lid clearance
Min. clearance
for dryer = 840 mm
Installation options
Fig. 1 Free standing
Fig. 2 Plinth height
Fig. 3 Upright wall
mounting
Fig. 4 Inverted wall mounting

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Correct installation is very important for all dryers to ensure maximum efficiency and safety.
Important!
Never run the dryer unless the airflow system is free from obstruction.
There must be adequate ventilation to avoid the backflow of gases into the room from
appliances burning fuels, including open fires, when operating the dryer.
Exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from
appliances burning gas or other fuels.
External venting
The dryer has been designed to be externally vented to provide the following advantages:
Ensures optimum efficiency by preventing recirculation of moist air.
Eliminates condensation on walls and ceilings.
Reduces the chance of lint being sucked into the dryer.
Prevents lint and other fine particles being blown into the
room.
All external venting systems should be:
Made from galvanised metal pipe or be sleeved with
a galvanised metal pipe where the vent system goes
through a wall or ceiling.
Exhausted outside and not into another confined space.
Fitted with a vent cap outside to stop rain water entering
the dryer exhaust system.
Angled to avoid condensation running back into the dryer.
Less than 2 m long. Special installation is required for ducting over 2 m. Contact your Authorised
Service Centre.
DO NOT use the internal vent deflector as an external weather cap as this will cause restriction of
the airflow and a loss in performance.
Installation – Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg dryers
Fig. 5 External venting

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Flush venting
The dryer is vented through a hole in the wall, using a
galvanised metal pipe or flexible hose. This is suitable for floor
and wall mounted dryers installed against an outside wall.
Flexible Hose 400 mm Part No. 460754
Movable venting
The dryer is vented using a flexible hose through a hole in the
wall. This allows the dryer to be moved from the wall slightly.
Suitable for floor mounted dryers only.
Flexible Hose 2 m Part No. 503858
Window venting
A flexible hose is used to vent the dryer through a window.
Maximum hose length is 2 metres.
Flexible Hose 2 m Part No. 503858
Venting duct
The dryer is vented using an extendible duct that allows
venting to a window or through an existing wall vent. The
duct can be used with a flexible hose. Specially suitable for
inverted dryers.
Venting Duct Kit Part No. 460886
Flexible Hose 2 m Part No. 503858
Internal venting
Included with the dryer is a vent deflector. This screws on
to the back of the dryer over the exhaust outlet. If external
venting is not possible the deflector must be fitted. The
outlet of the vent deflector must be clear of any obstructions
to ensure normal and safe operation.
Fig. 9 Internal venting
Installation – Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg dryers
Fig. 6 Flush venting
Fig. 7 Movable venting
Fig. 8 Venting duct

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Dryer position
The Manual 3.5 kg dryer is front venting. The air
is taken in through the grill at the rear of the dryer
and vented out through the grill in the door.
The dryer should be positioned so that the air
intake at the rear is unrestricted. The minimum
clearance needed from the wall is 50 mm.
Included with this dryer are two plastic spacers.
Fitting these on the rear of the dryer will ensure
the dryer is correctly positioned away from the wall.
Use screws provided to fit the spacers. (As shown
in the diagram.)
Directional outlet grill
The outlet grill can be rotated to direct the exhaust
air. It should be adjusted so that it points towards
an external window or door.
Specifications
Electronic and
Manual dryers Manual dryers
Capacity (Dry) 4.5 kg (Dry) 3.5 kg (Dry)
Dimensions
Width 565 mm 565 mm
Depth 560 mm 440 mm
Height 790 mm 790 mm
Electrical NZ/AUS NZ/AUS
Volts 230/240 230/240
Hz 50 50
Amps 8.0 8.0
Note: if the electrical supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Installation – Manual 3.5 kg dryer
Fig. 10 Spacers
Fig. 11 Directional outlet grill

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Tools and parts required:
1 drill and 3 mm bit
1 Phillips screw driver
2 wood screws 14 x 50 timbertite screws
1 screw driver
1 helper to lift dryer onto bracket
Extra tools and parts for mounting onto a concrete wall:
1 6 mm bit
2 M6 x 50 expanding bolts
1 adjustable spanner
Note: read these instructions in conjunction with venting instructions.
1
Determine the position of the dryer on the wall and mark the bracket position.
A minimum of 70 mm is needed between the top of the bracket and the ceiling for ease
of installation.
If mounting over a washer allow sufficient room to open the lid of the washer or use a lid
catch retainer – Part no. 479273.
If the dryer is vented through the mounting wall ensure the venting hole clears any studs.
2
Fit the bracket to the wall. Ensure the bracket is securely fastened at both ends (eg into the stud).
Fit a timber slat between the studs to mount the bracket onto if the stud position is too wide.
3
Fit the spacers using screws provided. If timber slat has been used with wall mounting bracket,
pack spacers away from wall by same amount.
4
Mount the dryer on the bracket. Tilt the dryer out from below, engage the bracket in the back
panel slots then lower the dryer and rest against the wall.
WARNING!
Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install the dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
5
Fit inverted control panel over the existing panel if necessary.
Dryer wall mounting instructions

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Note: if you change mounting from upright to inverted or vice versa the dryer must be cleaned
internally by a serviceman.
For the average
person the
recommended
height for the
bracket is 2070 mm
from the floor
Floor
Bracket holes
Ceiling
Ensure bracket is securely
fastened at both ends
(eg into the stud). Fit
timber slats if necessary
519 mm
114.5 mm
95 mm
Dryer Bracket
127 mm
D = 100 mm
125 mm
Fit inverted control
panel over the existing
panel if necessary
Fit spacers
as shown
70 mm
Dryer wall mounting instructions
Fig. 12 Wall mounting instructions

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To get the most efficient use of your dryer we recommend you sort your loads.
Before drying
Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tell you if they can be safely tumble dried.
Close zippers, hooks and eyes, etc to reduce snagging and tangling.
Drying times
Drying very small loads is inefficient. Try to dry medium to large loads.
Sort your clothes into loads that take a similar time to dry eg heavier items (towels, T-shirts,
flannelette sheets) from light items (synthetics and polycotton sheets and shirts). This will
prevent some garments becoming overdried while others are still damp.
Spin clothes at the highest spin speed suitable for the load type. The more water you remove in
the wash, the less time it will need to dry. (NEVER put dripping wet clothes in or on top of the
dryer as excessive water could cause an electrical hazard.)
Lint
Dry lint givers and lint collectors separately.
Lint Givers Lint Collectors
Towels Synthetics
Chenille Corduroy
Nappies Poly Cotton
Socks
To reduce creasing
Shake clothes out and load individually to help clothes dry evenly.
Launder permanent press garments separately eg business shirts.
Allow enough room for clothes to tumble freely when loading.
Hang garments as soon as the dryer cycle is completed to reduce the need for ironing.
Sorting and loading

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Electronic and Manual 4.5 kg dryers
It is important to clean the lint filter regularly,
as the lint produced in the drying process
can become a fire hazard if it is allowed to
accumulate in or around your dryer.
The lint filter is located in the door opening.
1
Remove the lint filter, open it out and wipe
clean with your hand.
2
Close the lint filter and place it back in the
opening.
Manual 3.5 kg dryers
The lint filter is located on the door of the dryer
behind the directional outlet grill.
1
To remove the outlet grill grasp the hub in the
centre of the grill and pull. Wipe the filter clean
with your hand.
2
To replace the grill, locate the hub over the boss
in the centre of the door and push firmly.
Note: do not clean your lint filter by vacuuming
or wetting it, as this may block the fine pores
essential for maximum airflow.
Cleaning the lint lter
Fig. 13 Lint filter – 4.5 kg dryers
Fig. 14 Lint filter – Manual 3.5 kg dryer

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Your Electronic dryer takes the guess work out of choosing drying times by sensing the dryness
of the load. When your dryer senses that the clothes have dried to the dryness level you have
selected, the dryer will automatically turn itself off.
Using your dryer
1
Clean the lint filter before every load.
2
Load the clothes into the dryer.
3
Press POWER.
4
Select the dryness level.
5
Select the temperature setting and other drying options.
6
Press START/PAUSE.
The dryer will beep 5 times at the end of the cycle.
Dryness levels
The Electronic dryer has 5 dryness
levels from Light Dry through to Extra
Dry. Choose the dryness level to suit
your load using the guide opposite.
If you find the load is not dry enough,
select the next dryness level up. The
higher the level, the longer the drying
time and the drier your clothes will be.
Two lights are sometimes used to show
the dryness level. For example the
Light-Medium Dry and Medium-Extra
Dry settings.
Airing / Cool down
When the dryer has sensed that the load is dry it will automatically go into a 10 minute airing or
cool down cycle. During airing the drum tumbles and cool air is blown through the clothes. This
reduces creasing if the clothes are left in the dryer.
Light to Medium Settings
Delicate fabrics eg synthetics
Fabrics prone to shrinking eg sweatshirts
Or if you want the clothes slightly damp for ironing
Medium to Extra Dry Settings
Heavier fabrics eg towels
Durable fabrics eg denim
Electronic dryer
Fig. 15 Control panel – Electronic dryer

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1 hour setting
The 1 hour setting is a manual cycle which dries continuously for
60 minutes. The manual cycle does not sense when your clothes
are dry.
You can use the 1 hour setting when using a drying rack to dry
shoes, hats and other items that are best dried without tumbling.
Note: it is important to check the clothes throughout the manual
cycle to avoid overdrying.
Key Lock
Setting Key Lock prevents the dryer from being accidentally
switched off, or the programme being altered when the dryer
is running.
1
Select drying cycle and press START/PAUSE.
2
Press KEY LOCK (the lock shaped button) and hold for 2 seconds.
3
The Key Lock light will flash and the dryer will give 2 quick beeps.
4
The Key Lock light will remain on and all other keys will now
be locked.
To remove the key lock repeat steps 2 and 3.
Pausing the dryer
Opening the door or pressing START/PAUSE will stop the dryer tumbling. To start again close the
door and press START/PAUSE.
Note: if the door is opened when the dryer is running, and left open for more than 8 minutes, or
the door is opened during airing the dryer will automatically switch off.
Drum reversal
To minimise tangling and to ensure your clothes dry efficiently, the dryer reverses the tumbling
during the cycle.
Electronic dryer

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Temperature settings
This dryer has 3 temperature settings; regular, low
and airing.
The REGULAR setting is for drying most fabrics.
The LOW setting is for drying delicates and
synthetics. It is half heat so the temperatures are
lower for maximum care of the fabrics.
The AIRING setting is a cycle designed to freshen
up garments. The airing setting operates only on
the 1 hour manual cycle.
The regular and low settings will operate on both
the manual and the auto–sensing cycles.
Delay start
DELAY START will delay the start of the drying
cycle by 3, 6 or 9 hours.
1
Select drying cycle.
2
Press DELAY START once for a delay of 3 hours.
Press again for 6 hours, a third time for 9 hours and
again to return to normal.
Selecting DELAY START will cancel the ‘beeping’ at
the end of the cycle.
Note: the DELAY START will not operate when the
1 hour manual cycle is selected.
Important!
Do not leave non-colourfast materials to sit wet in
the dryer as the dye may run.
Wrinkle guard
Use WRINKLE GUARD to minimise the creasing that
occurs when the clothes are left to sit in the dryer.
At the end of the cycle the drum will rotate briefly
every 5 minutes while cool air is blown through
the clothes. WRINKLE GUARD will continue for 12
hours or until the dryer is turned off. The dryer will
beep to remind you that the cycle is finished.
WRINKLE GUARD can be turned on or off at any
time during the cycle.
Electronic dryer

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The Manual dryers have been designed so you can select how long you want the clothes to dry
for. So you know exactly when your clothes will be ready.
Using your dryer
1
Clean the lint filter before every load.
2
Load the clothes into the dryer.
3
Turning the knob clockwise only, select the desired cycle and drying time.
4
Try to remove the clothes from the dryer as soon as the cycle is completed to help prevent
creasing.
Note: the 3.5 kg dryer will stop every 5 – 6 minutes, to allow clothes to redistribute.
Drying cycles
The Manual dryers have two drying cycles designed to take care of all your drying needs.
The REGULAR cycle is for drying more durable fabric or garment types eg cotton, denim.
Here the heater remains on until the airing phase of the cycle.
The DELICATE cycle is for drying delicates and synthetics.
Here the heater pulses on and off, so garments are dried at lower temperatures.
Note: the dryers will not dry if the knob is turned anti–clockwise.
Airing / Cool down
When the Manual dryer has finished drying it will automatically go into a 13 – 15 minute airing
or cool down cycle. During airing the drum tumbles and cool air is blown through the clothes.
This reduces creasing if the clothes are left in the dryer.
This phase of the drying cycle can be used to air clothes.
Manual dryers
Fig. 16 Control panel – Manual dryer

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Drying times
With your new dryer it may take a few trials before you can accurately predict the correct drying
time for each individual load.
As a guide we have included some examples of loads and drying times. These times are
approximate only, based on the garments being spun at the maximum spin speed suitable for
the wash load.
Load comparison Approximate drying times
7 Towels 60 – 80 mins
10 Shirts (cotton/polyester) 20 – 40 mins
4 T-shirts plus 5 Towels 60 – 80 mins
9 Small Delicates 20 – 30 mins
Manual dryers

18 Drying rack
4.5 kg dryers only
A drying rack is available to dry shoes, hats and other items that are best dried without tumbling.
How to use the drying rack
1
Place the locating pin at the end of the drying rack into the hole in the centre of the rear of the
dryer drum.
2
Adjust the rack so that it is flat.
3
For the Electronic dryer we recommend using the 1 hour manual cycle, and the low temperature
setting (fully featured models).
For the Manual dryer we recommend using the Delicate cycle.
Important!
Check the articles throughout the cycle to avoid overdrying.
The dryer rack is an optional extra. (Part No. 427228). In New Zealand, contact your
Fisher & Paykel Dealer. In Australia, contact Fisher & Paykel on 1300 650 590.