how to clean a Fisher & Paykel DH dryer door filter and check a filter warning
clean the door lint filter on a Fisher & Paykel DH8060C or DH9060C dryer, and check whether a separate warning names the condenser filter below the door. the steps explain door-filter care; use the exact model instructions or get help for the separate four-lever filter, with sharp evaporator fins behind it.
- repair type
- owner care
- difficulty
- moderate
- hands-on time
- ~ 15 min
scope: Fisher & Paykel DH8060C and DH9060C heat-pump dryers.
when to get help
- do not run with a missing or damaged lint filter. stop for overheating or burning smells; do not touch sharp fins or open the refrigerant system.
steps
- attend to a mid-cycle warning
if the warning appears mid-cycle, stop drying. if you end a hot cycle before cool-down, remove and spread out all the clothes promptly so heat can escape. let the dryer cool, then switch off and unplug. pull the door filter up from the bottom of the opening, open it, clear the lint by hand and refit it correctly.
- check which filter the prompt names
a condenser-filter prompt concerns the separate filter below the door on the left. use the model guide for its four locking levers; do not treat it as the door filter or dismantle the heat-pump system.
- protect the evaporator behind it
the metal fins behind the condenser filter are sharp and easily bent. leave that area alone if you cannot follow the specific care instructions safely. arrange help if warnings or poor drying persist.
diy warning
working on appliances can involve mains electricity, water and moving parts. always disconnect power and water before you start. in Australia, gas work must be done by a licensed gasfitter, and fixed (hard-wired) electrical work by a licensed electrician. everything on this site is guidance only, and any repair you carry out is at your own risk. we are not responsible for any damage or injury caused by attempting a repair. if you are not confident, please use a qualified technician.
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