Fisher & Paykel Smartload DEGX1 Mounting instructions

DEGX1, DGGX1, DEGX2, DGGX2
Secadora de ropa Smartload™
Instructivo de instalación
y guía del usuario US CA (ES)
Installation instructions
and user guide US CA (EN)
Smartload™ clothes dryer

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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.
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.
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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.
—Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
—Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.

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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
Exhausting 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
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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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 9 367 872)) rather than attempting to fix
it yourself.

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Installation 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.
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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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Location Requirements
The area in which the dryer is located must be
kept clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
A dryer produces combustible lint so the area
around the dryer must be cleaned regularly to
keep it free of lint.
This dryer can only be vented from the rear and
must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Alcove or Closet Installation
WARNING
When installing a dryer in a closet/alcove it must be
exhausted to the outdoors. No other fuel burning
appliance can be installed in the same closet or alcove.
The top opening area in the door must be a minimum of 48 square inches (310cm) and the
bottom opening area must have a minimum of 24 square inches (155cm). These openings must
never be obstructed (a louvred door with the minimum air opening is acceptable). Minimum
installation clearances are required but more clearance is recommended.
1” (25mm) 1” (25mm) 1” (25mm) min 2” (50mm) min 3” (76mm)
min 56 /”
(1430mm)
total ventation area
72 sq” (465cm2)
48 sq” (310cm2)
24 sq” (155cm2)
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Dimensions
Lid Clearance
Check that there is enough clearance for the lid to fully open.
56” (1422mm)
39 /” – 41 ⁄” (1010 – 1050mm)
27 ⁄” (700mm)
37” – 37 ⁄” (925 – 955mm)
27” (685mm)
Exhaust Outlet Location
Exhaust outlet
Does not include
foot height
13 ⁄” (333mm)
13 ⁄” (352mm)
4 ⁄” (111mm)

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Dimensions
Mobile Home Installation
The installation of the dryer in a mobile home must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 {formerly the Federal Standard for
Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24 HUD (Part 280), 1975} for the United States or
Standard CAN/CSA – Z240MH for Canada.
When installing a dryer in a mobile home, provisions for anchoring the dryer to the floor must
be made.
A Mobile Home anchoring installation kit is available with instructions (see Accessories
page 9). Locate in an area that has adequate outside make up air (a minimum of 72 square
inches of unobstructed opening is required).
Mobile home installations must be exhausted to the outdoors with the exhaust duct
termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure, using materials that will not
support combustion.
The exhaust duct must not terminate beneath the mobile home. See the section on exhausting
for more information.
outside
wall
The dryer must be
exhausted outside
floor enclosed area
skirting
The exhaust vent must be securely
fastened to a non-combustible
portion of the mobile home
structure and must not terminate
beneath the mobile home.
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Exhausting
WARNING
Fire Hazard
The dryer must be vented to the outdoors.
Use rigid or thick wall flexible metal exhaust duct.
Do not use a plastic exhaust duct.
Do not use a metal foil exhaust duct.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
The dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. This will prevent the build up of lint and moisture
in the room in which it is located and reduce the risk of fire.
This appliance must always be vented to the outdoors.
Exhaust ducting products can be purchased from your local Appliance store or Hardware store.
Plastic or metal foil flexible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times
and affect dryer operation.
A minimum of 4 inch (100mm) thick wall flexible metal or rigid galvanised metal duct must be
used. Using ducts larger than 4 inches (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. Do not use plastic ducting or thin wall flexible metal ducting.
Use duct tape to secure joints. Do not use screws as they collect lint.
Keep ducting as short and straight as possible. Do not exceed the maximum exhaust duct
lengths stated later in these installation instructions.
Do not exhaust the dryer into any other duct, chimney or gas vent, a wall, a ceiling or any
concealed space in a building. Do not exhaust the dryer under a house or mobile home or a
porch, or into a window well or other area that will accumulate lint.
The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a
swing out damper to prevent back drafts and entry of wild life.
Never use exhaust hoods with a magnetic damper. The hood
should have at least 12 inches (305mm) clearance between the
bottom of the hood and the ground or other obstruction. The
hood opening should point down. Never install a screen over
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Exhausting
To reduce condensation, insulate any ducting which passes through unheated areas.
Slope the duct gently downwards to the hood, to drain condensation and reduce lint build up.
Avoid sag or loops in the duct as they may collect and store water and accumulate lint.
Before using an existing exhaust duct system for a dryer ensure that:
No plastic or other potentially combustible duct or flexible metal foil ducting has been used.
The duct is not pierced, kinked or crushed.
The duct does not exceed the maximum recommended length for the new dryer.
The exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely and with sufficient movement.
Static pressure in the exhaust ducting does not exceed 1 inch (250Pa), or is not less than 0 inches
of water column (ie. negative pressure), when measured with a manometer in the first 6 inches
of the duct, with the dryer running on Air Dry (no heat) setting.
The exhaust duct system meets all relevant local, state and national codes.
All ducting should be inspected and cleaned at least once a year to remove accumulated lint.
Frequently check that the damper on the exhaust hood moves sufficiently and opens and
shuts freely.
Mobile Home Installations
A Mobile Home Installation Kit is available (see Accessories page 9 and notes page 13).
Determine Vent Duct Length
This dryer can only be vented from the rear and must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Different types of vent arrangements are shown below.
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Exhausting
Choose a route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the
installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
When using elbows (rigid duct) or making turns (thick wall flexible metal duct), allow as much
room as possible. With thick wall flexible metal 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 thick walled flexible metal).
The number of elbows or bends used.
1 Refer to the exhaust duct length chart that matches your hood type 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).
Exhaust duct systems longer than specified 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 metal duct you are using (rigid or thick wall flexible metal), find
the maximum length of metal duct on the same line as the number of elbows/bends to be used
(refer to next page).

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Preferred 4” Hoods
When you have a 4” (10cm) Hood
Maximum length of 4” diameter metal duct.
Number of 90˚
elbows/bends Rigid Thick Wall Flexible Metal
(fully extended)
0 64ft 19.5m 36ft 10.9m
1 54ft 16.5m 31ft 9.4m
2 44ft 13.4m 27ft 8.2m
3 35ft 10.6m 25ft 7.6m
4 27ft 8.2m 23ft 7.0m
Acceptable 2 ½”Hood
When you have a 2 ½” (6cm) Hood
Maximum length of 4” diameter metal duct.
Number of 90˚
elbows/bends Rigid Thick Wall Flexible Metal
(fully extended)
0 58ft 17.6m 28ft 8.5m
1 48ft 14.6m 23ft 7.0m
2 38ft 11.5m 19ft 5.7m
3 29ft 8.8m 17ft 5.1m
4 21ft 6.4m 15ft 4.5m
For exhaust systems not covered by the exhaust duct length charts (such as multiple unit hook-ups,
plenums, and power-assist fans), call our Customer Care Center:
TOLL FREE 1 888 9 FNP USA (1 888 9 367 872).
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Alternative Installation for Close Clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for your installation.
A close-clearance installation is shown.
sections separate,
fittings can face
same or opposite
swivel collar
Extra long
band–clamp
for dryer
connection
swivel collar
wall connection
telescoping
sections
beveled edges
allow corner
installations
The maximum length using a 2” x 6” (5cm x 15cm) rectangular duct with two elbows and a
2 ½”(6.3cm) exhaust hood is 8ft (2.4m).
Refer to the venting system kit manufacturers instructions.

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Exhaust Venting
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use heavy metal exhaust duct.
Do not use a plastic exhaust duct.
Do not use thin metal foil exhaust duct.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
1 Read the exhaust section (page 14 – 18) before installing the exhaust system to determine the
maximum allowable exhaust duct length.
Do not use sheet metal screws when assembling ducting. Always use suitable duct tape.
Never use plastic or thin metal foil flexible exhaust material.
2 The exhaust outlet is located close to the center of the rear of the dryer. Make sure you join the
exhaust duct to the dryer with duct tape only. This will prevent lint and dust from escaping from
the dryer and exhaust system.
Exhaust outlet
Does not include
foot height
13 ⁄” (333mm)
13 ⁄” (352mm)
4 ⁄” (111mm)
3 The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right or straight out the back of the dryer.
Refer to diagram.
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Installation
Parts and literature are packaged inside the dryer drum.
WARNING
Excess Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install the dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
Only remove the packaging at the customer’s premises.
This will ensure the appliance arrives in pristine condition and reduces the risk of damage when
transporting to the customer’s home.
Unpacking
Make sure 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
1. Remove straps. 2. Unfold the bottom flaps
on the carton.
3. Unfold the top flaps on
the carton, remove top
packer.
1. 2. 3.
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.
6. Remove the drum packer
and the tape from the
lint collector bucket in
the drum.
Tilt Walk
off
Slide out
4. 5. 6.