What does a capacitor do in a dryer?
The motor on a tumble dryer is an induction motor and does not usually have brushes, requiring a capacitor to supply current to one of its windings. As the capacitor ages over time, its performance can deteriorate progressively, before eventually failing altogether.
Why is my Fisher and Paykel dryer not working?
If you still have problems, please contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician. Pressing does not turn on the dryer. Unplug the dryer from the power socket. Wait 60 seconds, plug it back in, turn it on and try again.
Do dryer motors have capacitors?
Many tumble dryer motors use a capacitor start and if the tumble dryer capacitor goes faulty it may not produce the big kick of electricity which is needed to jump start the motor.
Do tumble dryer capacitors have polarity?
This capacitor is used to couple AC from the supply across one winding to the other. It is not polarised and can be fitted safely in either direction.
Where is the reset button on a Fisher Paykel dryer?
You can reset your dryer to the default settings it left the factory with:
- Press and hold the ‘Keylock’ and ‘Delicate’ buttons together for three seconds.
- Your dryer will now be reset to the default settings.
How do you clean the lint filter on a Fisher and Paykel dryer?
To clean the filter:
- Open the dryer door.
- Remove the lint filter by pulling it up and out of the filter slot. Open it out and wipe the surface clean with your hand.
- Close the lint filter and place it back in the opening. Ensure the filter is fitted correctly back in place before operating the dryer.
How do you wire a start capacitor?
How to Wire Up a Start Capacitor
- Turn off the electricity to the unit the motor operates.
- Inspect the start capacitor’s wiring diagram.
- Push the wire terminal on the start capacitor relay’s “Common” wire, usually the black wire, to the common terminal on the load side of the unit’s contactor.
