Fisher & Paykel SmartLoad DE62T27GW1 Mounting instructions

US CA (EN)
Smartload™ clothes dryer
Installation instructions
and User guide

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The Governor of California is required to publish a list of substances known to the
state of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm and requires business to
warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.
WARNING!: Gas appliances contain or produce substances, which can cause death,
or serious illness and which are known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk from substances in
fuel or from fuel combustion, make sure this appliance is installed, operated, and
maintained according to the manufacturers instructions.
WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.
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Contents
Dryer Safety 5
Important Safety Instructions 6
Warranty 8
Installation Instructions 9
Installer Responsibilities, Location Requirements 10
Dimensions 12
Mobile Home Installation 13
Venting 14
Alternative Installation for Close Clearances 18
Exhaust Venting 19
Installation 20
Grounding Instructions 22
Electrical Requirements 23
Gas Requirements 29
Level Machine, Final Installation Checklist 32
Features 33
Operating Instructions 34
Using Your Dryer 37
Drying Progress Lights 43
Lid Lock 44
Care Labels 45
Drying Special Items 46
Cleaning 48
If Your Dryer Beeps for Help 49
Trouble Shooting 50
Limited Warranty 52
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.
EN

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Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel Smartload™ dryer.
We hope you enjoy using the Smartload™ 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 Smartload™ 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.

Dryer Safety
Symbols
Symbols will be used in this Guide to highlight when extra care is required. Abide by these at
all times to ensure you and your family are not harmed while operating your dryer.
It is important to always act with caution and use common sense when operating your dryer.
Use only as per instructed by the User Guide.
DANGER
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others.
The safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING will precede all
safety messages. These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
Follow the safety precautions outlined in this User Guide.
Failure to do so can result in death or electric shock.
Safety Precautions
Read all instructions carefully before using this dryer.
Use this dryer only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this dryer from the power supply or
disconnect the dryer at the household distribution panel (by removing the fuse or switching off
the circuit breaker) before attempting any user maintenance or cleaning.
Installations and service must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber or
gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state, province, or region where this appliance is being
installed.
This dryer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions
before it is used.
This dryer must be properly grounded to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.
Follow details in Installation Instructions.
Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to water or exposed to the weather.
Connect to a properly protected, rated and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing, unless specifically
recommended in the published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills
to carry out.
When disconnecting the dryer, pull by the plug rather than the cord or junction of the cord plug,
to avoid damage to the cord or junction of the cord plug.
Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subject
to stress or damage.
Do not tamper with the controls or the lid lock.
Note: Pressing the POWER button does NOT disconnect the dryer from the power supply, even
though the lights are out.
Do not operate this dryer if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled or has missing
or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
This dryer must be directly connected to an approved fixed electrical outlet. It cannot be
plugged into an extension cord.

Important Safety 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 the Air Dry cycle.
A clothes dryer produces combustible lint and must be
exhausted outdoors. Take care to prevent the accumulation of
lint around the exhaust opening and in the surrounding area.
Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener
or product.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
personal injury.
To Reduce the Risk of Fire in a Tumble Dryer the Following Should
be Observed:
Do not place items in a tumble dryer that have previously been cleaned in, washed in, soaked
in, or spot cleaned with flammable liquids or solids. They are a fire or explosion hazard. Highly
flammable substances commonly used in domestic environments include acetone, denatured
alcohol, gasoline, kerosene, some brands of spot removers and dry cleaning solvents, turpentine,
waxes, wax removers, vegetable oil, fish oil, massage oil, and cooking oil.
Do not leave hot oil-affected items in a pile or stack. This can prevent heat from escaping and
can create a fire hazard. 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.
Do not use heat to dry items containing rubber, foam rubber, plastic or similar materials, (such as
padded bras, bath mats, rugs, bibs, baby pants, plastic bags, pillows etc), as these materials might
melt or burn. Some rubber materials when heated can under certain circumstances produce fire
by spontaneous combustion. Dry only on the AIR DRY cycle.
Unless specifically recommended by their manufacturer, do not use fabric softeners or similar
products in a tumble dryer.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable gases and liquids near this or any other appliance.
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.
Empty the lint bucket before the lint reaches the top of the transparent section (usually once
a week).
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Important Safety Instructions/Warranty
The dryer must be exhausted to the outside. Carefully follow the venting details in the
Installation Instructions.
Keep the floor around your dryer clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
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 reach into the appliance if the drum is moving.
Close supervision is necessary if this dryer is used by or near children. 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.
Undergarments that contain metal reinforcements should not be placed directly in the dryer.
Damage to the dryer can result if the metal reinforcements come loose during drying.
The interior of the appliance and exhaust duct should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded remove the lid and the drum door to
the drying compartment.
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Warranty
Your dryer has been made to the highest standards. 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 page 52).
If you have a problem with your dryer refer to our troubleshooting section. If your problem is not
referenced, please always contact your Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent or our Customer
Care Center (Toll Free 1.888.9.FNP.USA (1.888.936.7872)) rather than attempting to fix
it yourself.

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Installation Instructions
WARNING! – Risk of fire
Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer’s instructions and local codes.
Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal
(foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the appliance
manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known
to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer
airflow and increase the risk of fire.
To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read the Important Safety Instructions on pages 6 – 8 before you start
installing the dryer.
Check to make sure you have all the tools and parts necessary to correctly install this appliance.
Tools Required
¼’’ nut driver or socket wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
Adjustable wrench 8” or 10” (20cm or 25cm) for gas connections
Pipe joint compound (pipe dope or tape) for gas pipe connections that is resistant to LP Propane,
Butane and Natural Gas (Gas models only)
Level
Caulking gun and compound (for installing new exhaust vent)
Gloves
Safety glasses
Knife
Duct tape
Parts Supplied
2 feet inserts for front feet.
A power supply cord is supplied already connected to the gas dryer (Gas models only)
Check to make sure all parts have been supplied.
Accessories
Mobile Home Installation Kit Part No 395488
Natural Gas to LP Conversion Kit Part No 395489 (Gas models only)
LP to Natural Gas Conversion Kit Part No 395490 (Gas models only)
Kit Element 208V Part No 395500 (Electric models only)
Parts Needed
Check with local codes and read electrical, gas and venting requirements before purchasing parts.
If you need to purchase a power supply cord kit or power supply cable, they must meet the
requirements on page 24.

To the Installer
The correct installation of the dryer is your responsibility.
Be sure you read the following instructions carefully before you start to install the dryer. These
instructions should be left with the home owner for future reference.
It is Your Responsibility to:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit or do not permit installation of clothes dryers in
garages, closets, mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Adhere to these installation instructions.
Allow for spacing requirements with side by side installations (refer page 11).
Make sure you have all items necessary for correct installation.
Properly install the dryer.
Contact a qualified installer to ensure that the electrical and gas installation meets all national
and local codes and ordinances. (See page 6).
Location Requirements
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away
from the dryer.
Place dryer at least 18 inches (46 cm) above the floor for a
garage installation.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
The dryer must be installed or stored in an area which is not exposed to water or weather.
It is extremely important that the dryer is installed in a well ventilated location. This dryer must
exhaust air outdoors. Do not install the dryer in any room or closet which does not permit the
free flow of replacement air.
The free area of any opening for the introduction of outside air shall not be less than twice the
area of the dryer exhaust outlet.
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.
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