Fisher & Paykel Intuitive DEIX1 User manual

New Zealand Australia USA Canada Europe Asia Pacific
Installation instructions and
User guide
NZ & AU
Dryer
DEIX1
TM

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Contents
Safety Instructions 5
Installation Instructions 8
Location Requirements 8
Exhausting 10
Electrical 13
Installation 14
Features 15
Getting Started Quickly 16
Fabric Type
Heavy, Mixed, Casual, Dry and Wear 18
Light, Air Dry 19
How Dry?
Autosensing 20
Dryness Levels 20
Display Screen 21
All About the Option Button 21
Progress Screen 22
The Options
Creasables, Time Dry 23
End of Cycle Beeps, Reminders, Cycle Tips, Troubleshooting 24
Lifecycles®
Family Allergy, Towels, Shirts, Lingerie 25
Special Freshen Up, Warm Up, Pillows 25
Bulky Blankets, Jeans, Duvet/Doona 26
Using Your Dryer
Sorting, Loading 27
Lint Bucket 28
Lidlock
Power failure 29
Cleaning 30
If your Intuitive™ Dryer Beeps for Help 31
Trouble Shooting 32
Manufacturers Warranty 34
Customer Care 35

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Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel Intuitive™ dryer.
We hope you enjoy using the Intuitive™ dryer as much as we have enjoyed designing it. We’ve
developed this dryer to treat your clothes with the utmost care, drying them gently so they
will look better for longer. We know you’ll enjoy the benefits of its easy loading drum, reverse
tumbling and lint removal system.
Please take the time to read this User Guide carefully. It will help you to operate and maintain
your new Intuitive™ 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.
Warranty
Years of development and rigorous testing ensure that you have bought a world-class product.
In the unlikely event that a problem should occur, refer to the warranty section at the back of this
Guide (refer to Manufacturers Warranty page 34).
If you have a problem with your dryer refer to our Trouble Shooting section (refer to
Trouble Shooting pages 32 – 33, or If Your Intuitive™ Dryer Beeps For Help, page 31). If your
problem is not referenced, please always contact your Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Agent
or our Customer Care Centre, in New Zealand – Toll Free 0800 FP CARE (0800 37 2273), in Australia
– Toll Free 1300 650 590, rather than attempting to fix it yourself.

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Important Safety Instructions
Installation
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electrocution, injury or fire:
■Read all instructions carefully before using this dryer.
■If you are replacing an old dryer, make sure that children cannot get trapped inside it by (for
example) removing the lid.
■Do not store or install the dryer where it will be exposed to water or the weather.
■Before you use this dryer, it must be properly installed and located as described in these instructions.
■Follow carefully the venting details in the installation section. This dryer must be exhausted
outside.
■Have electrical installation and service performed by a suitably qualified person. Connection by an
unqualified person could cause a safety hazard.
■Ensure the dryer is correctly connected to a properly earthed, protected and rated power supply
circuit. This circuit must be provided with a means of isolation close to the dryer.
■Do not plug the dryer into an extension cord.
■Make sure the supply cable is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise
subject to stress or damage.
Use
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of electrocution or injury:
■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.
■Do not tamper with the controls or the lid lock.
■If your dryer is running and you want to unload or add clothes, press START/PAUSE and wait until
the machine has unlocked the lid. Do not force it open.
■Do not put undergarments that contain metal reinforcements in the dryer. Damage to the dryer
can result if the metal reinforcements come loose during drying.
■Do not let young children or incapacitated people use this dryer without supervision.
■Do not operate this dryer if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled or has missing or
broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
■Disconnect this dryer from the power supply before attempting any user maintenance or cleaning.

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Important Safety Instructions
Note:
Pressing the POWER button does NOT disconnect the dryer from the power supply, even though
the lights are out.
■When disconnecting a dryer that is plugged in, to avoid damage to the cord or junction of the
cord plug, pull by the plug rather than the cord or junction of the cord plug.
■Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded remove the lid and the drum door to
the drying compartment.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire generally:
■Do not use this dryer in a commercial installation. It has been designed for domestic use only.
In commercial applications there may be increased lint accumulation or flammable materials in
the atmosphere or load.
■Use this dryer only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
■Only dry materials washed in water or a detergent and water solution. The dryer is intended for
this only.
■Do not put in the dryer items that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in or spotted with
flammable liquids or solids e.g. petrol, kerosene, dry cleaning solvents, vegetable or cooking oil,
waxes or other flammable or explosive substances.
Highly flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone,
denatured alcohol, petrol, kerosene, some brands of spot removers, turpentine, waxes and wax
removers.
■Do not use if industrial chemicals have been used for cleaning.
■Do not dry a total textile load (dry weight) of more than 8 kilograms in this dryer.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire from spontaneous combustion:
■Do not put items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable oil or cooking oil in the dryer.
They are a fire hazard.
Oil-affected items can ignite spontaneously, especially when exposed to heat sources such as in
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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Important Safety Instructions
■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, wash them first in hot water with extra
detergent – this will reduce, but not eliminate the fire hazard. Use the Air Dry cycle of the dryer
to reduce the temperature of these items. Do not remove them from the tumble dryer or pile or
stack them while they are still hot. Indeed all 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, remove
dry clothes immediately. Do not leave them in the dryer. Spread them out to cool. Do not leave
them bunched up, e.g. in a clothes basket.
■Do not use fabric softeners or similar products in a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of static
electricity, unless this practice is specifically recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric
softener or product.
■Never dry in the dryer any plastic items such as shower caps, or plastic lined tablecloths or
babies’ bibs or waterproof nappy covers. If these items must be dried, use only the Air Dry cycle.
■Never use heat to dry in the dryer rubber items (also known as latex foam) such as rubber-
backed articles, clothes fitted with foam rubber pads, pillows, or shoes containing rubber.
Only dry using the Air Dry cycle. Foam rubber material can when heated produce fire by
spontaneous combustion.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire from lint build-up:
■Empty the lint bucket before the lint reaches the top of the transparent section, (usually once a
week if the dryer is used every day).
■Keep the area around and underneath your dryer free from the accumulation of combustible
materials such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals etc.
■Do not store any items that may burn or melt (such as paper, materials, plastics or plastic
containers etc.) next to the dryer.
■At regular intervals have the interior of the dryer and exhaust duct cleaned of any accumulated
lint. This must be done by a qualified person for electrical safety.
Note:
Besides being a fire hazard, accumulated lint in the dryer also reduces the efficiency of the dryer
by causing longer drying times and increased power consumption. Ensure the Lint bucket is not
overflowing.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation Instructions
Read the Important Safety Instructions on pages 5 – 7 before you start installing the dryer.
Location Requirements
■The dryer must not be stored or installed in an area that is exposed to water or the weather.
■It must be installed in a well-ventilated location. Do not install it in any room or cupboard which
does not permit the free flow of replacement air.
■It must exhaust air outside.
■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.
Exhaust Outlet Location
352mm 333mm
Exhaust outlet
111mm
Does not include
foot height
Note:
These are dimensions looking at the back of the dryer. When looking at the wall to cut the duct
hole, dimensions will be the mirror image of these.
1412 – 1428mm
925 – 955mm
700mm
1010 – 1050mm
685mm

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25mm 25mm 25mm min 50mm min 76mm
minimum
clearance
1430mm
160cm2minimum
300cm2minimum
total ventation area
460cm2minimum
Alcove or Cupboard Installation Requirements
■No fuel burning appliance can be installed in the same alcove or cupboard.
■The top opening area in the door must be a minimum of 300cm
2
and the bottom opening area
must have a minimum of 160cm
2
. (Louvered doors with at least the minimum air openings are
acceptable.)
■These openings must never be obstructed.
■Minimum installation clearances are required but more clearance is recommended.

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Exhausting
Designing and Installing a New Exhaust Duct System
■The dryer must be exhausted outside. This will reduce drying time, prevent the build up of lint
and moisture in the room in which it is located and reduce the risk of fire.
■Do not exhaust the dryer into a chimney or gas vent, a wall, a ceiling or any concealed space in
a building. Do not exhaust the dryer under a building or porch, or into a light well or other area
that will accumulate lint.
■Keep ducting as short and straight as possible and do not exceed the maximum lengths as
stated later in these installation instructions.
■It is strongly recommended to end the exhaust duct with an exhaust hood with a self-closing
damper to prevent back drafts and entry of wildlife.
■Do not use an exhaust outlet with an internal screen and never install a screen over it.
■Ensure the hood has at least 300mm clearance between the bottom of the hood and the ground
or other obstruction.
■Exhaust ducting products can be purchased from your local appliance store or hardware store.
■100mm thick wall flexible metal or rigid galvanized metal duct is recommended. Using ducts
larger than 100mm diameter may result in more lint accumulating.
■Using straight rigid metal ducting will minimize lint accumulation. Thick wall flexible metal
ducting may be used but care must be exercised to avoid sharp bends which may squash the
duct and cause blockages.
■Plastic or metal foil flexible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times
and affect dryer operation. It should not be used.
■Avoid sag or loops in the duct as they may collect and store water and accumulate lint.
■At joints, point the male section away from the dryer.
■Use duct tape to secure joints. Do not use screws as they collect lint.
Re-using an Existing Duct System
Before using an existing exhaust duct system ensure that:
■The duct is not pierced, kinked or crushed.
■It does not exceed the maximum recommended length (page 12).
■The exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely and with sufficient movement.
■There is not an excessive pressure drop in the duct. (Static pressure in the exhaust ducting
should not exceed 250Pa (25mm water gauge), or be less than 0 inches of water column (i.e.
negative pressure), when measured with a manometer in the first 150mm of the duct, with the
dryer running on Air Dry (no heat) setting).

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Exhausting
Determine Vent Duct Length and Route
This dryer can only be vented from the rear.
Choose a route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outside. Plan the
installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
When using elbows (rigid duct) or making turns (thick wall flexible duct), allow as much room as
possible. With flexible duct bend duct gradually to avoid kinking and avoid 90˚ turns.
recommended acceptable
Maximum Length of Exhaust Duct
The maximum length of the exhaust duct system depends upon:
■The type of ducts (rigid or flexible).
■The number of elbows or bends used.
1 Refer to the exhaust duct length chart for the maximum duct lengths you can use. Do not use
duct runs longer than specified in the exhaust duct length charts (refer to next page).
Longer duct systems will:
■Accumulate lint creating a potential fire hazard.
■Shorten the life of the dryer.
■Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and an increased energy usage.
2 Determine the number of elbows/bends you will need.
3 In the column listing the type of duct you are using (rigid or flexible), find the maximum length
of duct on the same line as the number of elbows/bends to be used

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Maximum Length of Exhaust Duct
Maximum length of 100mm diameter duct with 100mm hood.
Number of 90˚
elbows/bends Rigid Thick Wall Flexible Metal (fully extended)
019.5m 10.9m
116.5m 9.4m
213.4m 8.2m
310.6m 7.6m
48.2m 7.0m
For exhaust systems not covered by the exhaust duct length charts (such as multiple unit hook-
ups, plenums, and power-assist fans), contact our Customer Care Centre as on page 35.
Alternative Installation for Close Clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation.
A typical close-clearance installation is shown.
Extra long
band–clamp
for dryer
connection
sections separate,
fittings can face
same or opposite
swivel collar
swivel collar
wall connection
telescoping
sections
beveled edges
allow corner
installations
The Maximum length using a 50mm x 150mm duct with two elbows and a 65mm exhaust hood
is 2.4 metres.
Refer to the venting system kit manufacturers instructions.

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Electrical
Supply Requirements
The dryer requires a 230 – 240 V single phase 50 Hz sinusoidal AC supply.
It must be connected to an individual branch circuit rated for at least 30 amps and protected by
its own fuse or circuit breaker.
Either an isolating switch or a plug and socket (or both) rated for at least 30 Amps is required in
the circuit in a position close to the dryer and accessible after it is installed.
WARNING!
Electric Shock Hazard
■ Use a cable clamp.
■ Disconnect power before making electrical connections.
■ Securely tighten all electrical connections.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ Do not plug the dryer into a standard 3 pin outlet.
■ Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
Dryer Connection
A suitably qualified person must do the electrical part of the dryer installation
1 Ensure the supply cable is isolated from the supply.
2 Remove the terminal block cover plate and retain the screw for step 7.
3 Fit the cable clamp (supplied in the top packer under the dryer).
4 Thread the power supply cable thought the cable clamp.
5 Connect the neutral wire to the bottom screw terminal, the earth wire to the centre screw
terminal and the phase (line or active) wire to the top screw terminal.
6 Ensure there is some slack in the cable inside the terminal box and tighten the cable clamp onto
the cable.
7 Refit the terminal block cover the opposite way round from how it was supplied by inserting the
two tabs first on the rear panel of the dryer and secure cover with securing screw.
PP
Phase
Earth
Neutral

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4. 6.
5.
Tilt
Walk
Slide out
4. Remove the carton
by lifting it off the
product (do not cut
the carton off).
5. Remove the basepacker
by tilting the product
back and walking the
product off it.
6. Remove the drum
packer being careful to
rescue the cable clamp
from it. Remove the tape
from the lint collector
bucket.
off
2.
1. 3.
1. Remove straps. 2. Unfold the bottom flaps
on the carton.
3. Unfold the top flaps on
the carton, remove top
packer.
Installation
Unpacking
■Only remove the packaging at the customer’s premises.
■This will ensure the appliance arrives in pristine condition and reduces the risk of transport damage.
■Make sure the dryer is in a suitable location for installation.
■Consider installing the dryer before the washing machine in a side by side installation, this will
allow better access to electrical and exhaust connections.
Remove Packaging
Level Machine
■Check the dryer is level, and make necessary adjustments to the front levelling feet.
■The rear levelling feet are self adjusting.
Final Installation Check List
Check that:
■All joints in the ducting are made with duct tape – no screws are used.
■Ducting is clean and is connected to the dryer.
■Dryer is level side to side and front to back
■Customer has been shown how to use the dryer.
Note:
This dryer has a drum reversal feature to reduce clothes tangle. Throughout the drying cycle the
motor will run for four minutes, then stop and run in the opposite direction for forty seconds
before reversing again.

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Features
Smart Loading
The new ergonomic design of this dryer means less bending.
Simply move clothes from the washer to the dryer with
minimal effort.
Superior Clothes Care
Superior clothes care is accomplished by an efficient high airflow
fan and careful heat control. The Intuitive™ dryer provides the
right heat for temperature sensitive delicate articles while still
efficiently drying more robust regular and denim loads.
Reverse Action Tumbling
The drum reverses regularly, so your clothes dry more evenly
without roping or tangling.
Lint Bucket
The lint filter is automatically scraped clean during the drying
cycle and the lint is deposited into the lint bucket. No touching
or scraping lint any more. Airflow is more efficient as it is never
restricted by a blocked filter.
Perfect with the Fisher & Paykel Intuitive® Washer
The dryer combined with the Intuitive® washer’s superior spin
performance and quick cycle times will cut laundry turn around
time by up to one third, reducing the time you spend doing
laundry.
Stainless Steel Drum
Being stainless steel, this drum is not only more hygienic, it’s also
more resilient and easier to keep looking good.

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Getting Started Quickly
A. Sorting
■Sort clothes of similar types and loads that take similar times to dry.
(Refer to Sorting page 27).
B. Loading
■Load clothes no higher than the transparent section of the lint
bucket. (Refer to Loading page 27).
C. Lint Bucket
■Check to see if the lint bucket needs emptying. Empty before
the lint reaches the top of the transparent section (refer to Lint
Bucket page 28).
D. Press Power
E. Fabric Type
■Choose the fabric type that most represents the items in your load. Your dryer defaults to a MIXED
fabric type, to change it press either the UP or DOWN arrow. A description of each cycle will pop
up on the display screen as you scroll through the lights. (For more information on the cycles refer
to page 18).
■If you want to use AIR DRY, press the DOWN arrow until AIR DRY light is lit.
Empty before this
level is reached
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Getting Started Quickly
F. How Dry?
■Choose how dry you want to dry your clothes, There are 5 dryness settings you can choose
between, EXTRA DRY,EXTRA DRY/DRY,DRY,DAMP/DRY, or DAMP. (Refer to page 20 for
descriptions). Press the HOW DRY button until the setting you want is lit.
G. Start
■Press START/PAUSE to start your machine.
H. Display screen
■Shows you what options you have selected and/or any Lifecycles® you may have chosen. The
display screen also shows you the progress of the load as well as displaying messages to help you
with the overall running of your machine.
I. Options Menu
■Choose any options you want by scrolling through the OPTIONS MENU. Press the OPTIONS button.
Scroll through the options by using the UP and DOWN arrows. To select an OPTION, press ADJUST.
■Once a selection has been made press HOME to return to the main screen (Refer to page 23).
J. Lifecycles®
■There are 10 unique Lifecycles® that have been specifically designed to make drying simpler and
easier.
Family Specials Bulky Items
Allergy Freshen Up Blankets
Towels Warm Up Jeans
Shirts Pillows Duvet/Doona
Lingerie
(Refer to Lifecycles® page 25).
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Fabric Type
The Intuitive™ dryer is capable of drying many
different fabric types. On the display screen the
FABRIC TYPE button is located next to the POWER
button. Use the UP and DOWN arrows to alter the
fabric type you wish to dry with.
When you turn your Intuitive™ dryer on it will
automatically select the MIXED fabric type. This
setting is suitable for drying your everyday garments,
e.g. t-shirts, trackpants, sweatshirts etc.
To change the FABRIC TYPE, press either the UP or DOWN Arrow.
Select a fabric type that matches the type of load you are drying. Different fabrics have different
drying requirements, so it is important to choose the cycle that best describes the load. For
example if your load contains mainly delicate items it is best you select the LIGHT Fabric Type.
Always follow manufacturer’s care label instructions when drying.
If you are unsure of the temperature to select for a load, it’s best to select a lower heat rather
than a higher heat, e.g. the LIGHT or CASUAL setting instead of the MIXED setting.
There are five FABRIC TYPES programmed into your Intuitive™ dryer as well as an AIR DRY option.
HEAVY
The HEAVY setting has been designed to provide a long, high heat cycle for heavy fabrics and
denims that tend to have thick and bulky seams. This setting dries for longer intervals to ensure
heavy items are fully dry.
MIXED
The MIXED setting has a High heat for drying everyday clothing and linen. This cycle is suitable
for most garments labelled “Tumble Dry”.
CASUAL
The CASUAL setting uses a medium heat for lightweight fabrics. It is ideal for lightweight cottons
and items labelled “ tumble with a medium heat”
DRY AND WEAR
The DRY AND WEAR setting uses a medium heat combined with the selection of the
CREASABLES option. Ideal for any types of garments where you want to wear them straight
away. The Creasables option is automatically selected so there is no need to iron clothes when
you remove them from your dryer. Once drying is completed, clothes are automatically turned
every 5 minutes, without heat, to reduce the likelihood of creases and wrinkles developing. This
will continue for up to 24 hours or until you stop the dryer.

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Fabric Type
LIGHT
The LIGHT setting is ideal for delicate or heat sensitive items. Use this setting when care-labels
recommend low heat settings or for garments with a synthetic fibre content, where overheating
could cause damage to fibres.
AIR DRY
The AIR DRY option is for items requiring drying without heat. Perfect for airing clothes or to
freshen up garments that have been packed in a suitcase or drawer.
Press the FABRIC TYPE button DOWN until the AIR DRY light is glowing. A second screen will
automatically pop up, to show AIR DRY time options. Use the ADJUST button to choose the
length of time you wish to dry your load for.

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How Dry?
AUTO SENSING
Autosensing is automatically selected when your
Intuitive™ dryer is turned on. When selected, your
dryer automatically senses the dryness level of the
load and turns off when the clothes are dry. Intuitive’s
internal computer measures the moisture content of
the load using metal sensor bars and together with a
temperature sensor determine when the clothes have
reached the selected dryness level.
For optimum clothes care match the cycle to the load. AUTO SENSING often provides the best
results and leads to lower energy costs than TIME DRY.
There are five different dryness levels to choose from:
■
EXTRA DRY
■
DRY/EXTRA DRY
■
DRY
■
DAMP/DRY
■
DAMP
The dryer defaults to the DRY Setting. To change this
press the HOW DRY button until the dryness setting
you want is highlighted. If you choose the DAMP/DRY
or DRY/EXTRA DRY setting two lights will be displayed.
At the end of the cycle if the clothes are still damp or
are too dry next time adjust the dryness level on the
touch pad to meet your personal preferences.
Dryness Level Descriptions
EXTRA DRY
This is mainly for items that you want to store (i.e. place in a drawer, cupboard or wardrobe). By
using this setting you eliminate the possibility of ‘musty smells’ that commonly occur when items
are stored in a damp state.
DRY
Dries clothes to a level where they are considered ‘dry’, so garments can be worn immediately.
DAMP
Dries the clothes to a level where they are considered ‘moist’. It is designed for delicate, light-
weight fabrics and articles of clothing which you want to iron-dry.