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Introduction
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.
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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.