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- Page 1 Installation instructions QuickSmart™ and WashSmart™ Clothes washer User guide NZ AU PAC SG...
- Page 2 Intelligence working for you Your washer is born from 75 years of Fisher & Paykel laundry innovation. Unlike conventional machines, Fisher & Paykel clothes washers, through Smart Drive™ technology adapt the wash action and water levels to save on water and electricity use; making it kinder on your wallet and the environment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Installation Instructions Getting started Before you do your first wash Using your WashSmart™ washer Using your QuickSmart™ washer Lid lock Wash cycles and options Wash cycles Selecting wash options and advancing the cycle Water levels Saving water & time – Eco & Quick Wash options Wash options - Soak, Spin Hold, Delay Start options Washing bulky items, Washing woollens Favourite cycle... -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new washer please follow the instructions below. Removing the packaging Remove the outer packaging. Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom packer one foot at a time. Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by pulling it out the front. - Page 5 Installation instructions Inlet hoses Note: new hose sets provided with the machine are to be used to connect the washer to the water mains. Old hose sets should not be re-used. Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps (there are washers fitted in both ends).
- Page 6 Installation instructions Water supply Hot ‘N’ Safe Valves available are: Your cold water should not exceed 35°C and your RMC TVA 50HF hot water should not exceed 65°C. Temperatures RMC TVA 75HFS above these may cause the machine to fault or Adjustable between 35°C –...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel washing machine. We are very proud of this washer and trust it will serve you well for many years. At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic and energy efficient. -
Page 8: Using Your Washsmart™ Washer
Using your WashSmart™ washer Place the load evenly around the agitator (refer to ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’ , page 19). Remove fabric softener dispenser. A. Detergent Follow the instructions on the detergent package. Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of the clothes, as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use (refer to ‘Detergent’... - Page 9 Using your WashSmart™ washer C. Power Press POWER to turn the machine on. D. Wash cycles Select the desired wash cycle by pressing the button. E. Wash options Select the WASH TEMPERATURE, WATER LEVEL, SPIN SPEED and other wash options (refer to pages 12 –...
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Page 10: Using Your Quicksmart™ Washer
Using your QuickSmart™ washer Place the load evenly around the agitator (refer to ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’ , page 19). Remove fabric softener dispenser. A. Detergent Follow the instructions on the detergent package. Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of the clothes, as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use (refer to ‘Detergent’... - Page 11 Using your QuickSmart™ washer C. Power Press POWER to turn the machine on. D. Wash cycles Select the cycle you want by pressing the SMART TOUCH CYCLES button located below the REGULAR option. Scroll through the cycles until the light for the one you want is lit. E.
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Page 12: Lid Lock
Lid lock Your washer has a lid lock, which locks when your machine is spinning. This ensures the lid cannot be opened during hazardous parts of the cycle, providing added safety for you and your family. The LID LOCK light (above the START/PAUSE button) comes on when the lid is locked to tell WashSmart™... -
Page 13: Wash Cycles And Options
Wash cycles and options Default settings WashSmart™ model REGULAR HEAVY DUTY HAND WASH ALLERGY EASY IRON Wash time 12 min 15 min 6 min 12 min 9 min Wash action REGULAR HEAVY DUTY HAND WASH REGULAR REGULAR Wash temp* WARM/COLD WARM WARM/COLD WARM/COLD... -
Page 14: Selecting Wash Options And Advancing The Cycle
Wash options and advancing the cycle To select the wash options WashSmart™ model Select the wash cycle, temperature, water level and spin speed (refer to page 7). Press the OPTIONS button if you want to choose ECO, SOAK or QUICK WASH (refer to pages 14 and 15). -
Page 15: Water Levels
Water levels Manual water level selection The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water level. Select the correct water level by using the mark nearest to the top of the load. The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond exactly to the level of the water. -
Page 16: Saving Water & Time - Eco & Quick Wash Options
Wash options – saving water and time WashSmart™ and QuickSmart™ models Use the ECO option to save water. The ECO option uses an Eco Spray rinse which has been specially designed to use at least 25% less water than a traditional rinse. Use this option when you want to use less detergent and less water. -
Page 17: Wash Options - Soak, Spin Hold, Delay Start Options
Wash options Soak WashSmart™ model only Use the SOAK option to soak clothes at the end of the wash phase or when you wish to re-use the wash water. When you select SOAK your washer will soak for a period of 2 hours before completing RINSE and SPIN. -
Page 18: Washing Bulky Items, Washing Woollens
Wash options Washing bulky items Forcing large items into the machine may result in them being damaged during washing. Make sure there is enough room in the machine for items to move when being washed. Some items float up during the wash (eg duvets/ doonas and pillows). -
Page 19: Favourite Cycle
Favourite cycle FAVOURITE cycle WashSmart™ model only The FAVOURITE cycle lets you programme your ideal wash cycle. It can be any wash cycle with any of its wash options and it can start from any point in the cycle. For instance, it may be a cycle to wash your gym gear or it may be a rinse and spin to finish washing the nappies. -
Page 20: Customising The Wash Cycles
Customising the wash cycles To customise a cycle WashSmart™ model only You can program your washer to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the REGULAR cycle to a COLD wash or set HEAVY DUTY to include a SOAK. -
Page 21: Before You Wash
Before you wash Sorting To get the best wash results it pays to sort your Machine Washable clothes before washing. Warm 40°C max Care labels Warm Rinse Well The care label will tell you about the fabric of the Normal Spin garment and how it should be washed. -
Page 22: Detergent
Detergent Choosing the right detergent Concentrate Machine Compact Medium Large We recommend using domestic detergent. Water level Number of scoops You can use powder or liquid. Soap flakes or granulated soap powders high 1 rounded 11⁄3 11⁄2 should not be used in your washer. med high 1 scant 1 heaped... -
Page 23: Fabric Softener, Scrud
Fabric softener How the fabric softener is dispensed The fabric softener goes into the dispenser on the top of the agitator. During the rinse the machine spins to release the fabric softener, delivering it down the agitator stem as the machine fills for the final deep rinse. -
Page 24: Changing Pre-Set Options
Changing pre-set options Option adjustment mode After using your washer a number of times you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. There are a number of pre-set options, which can be altered. In the WashSmart™... - Page 25 Changing pre-set options Enter the option adjustment mode (refer to page 22). The diagram below shows how the lights relate to the options you can change. It also shows what lights will be on when you first enter the option adjustment mode. Use this diagram to help you adjust the options on the WashSmart™...
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Page 26: Wash Temperatures, Rinse Options
Changing pre-set options Wash temperatures On the QuickSmart™ model the WARM temperature can be adjusted if you think it is too hot or too cold. Note: the hot temperature will be the same as the hot water supply temperature. On the WashSmart™ model all wash temperatures can be individually adjusted. Select the WASH TEMPERATURE you want to adjust. -
Page 27: Controlled Cold, End Of Cycle Beeps, Auto Water Fill Level
Changing pre-set options Controlled cold WashSmart™ model only If your cold water temperature is very low you will not get a very effective wash. The CONTROLLED COLD option solves this problem by adding a small amount of hot water to raise the temperature of the wash to approximately 20°C. -
Page 28: Out Of Balance Recovery Routine
Changing pre-set options Out of balance recovery routine When your washer is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out of balance. If an out of balance load is detected, the machine will stop and re-try spinning up to three times. If it still senses an unbalanced load there are two options the machine can take. -
Page 29: Caring For Your Washer
Machine information Caring for your washer When you have finished Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst. Turn off the power at the wall. Cold water washing If you always use cold water, we recommend that a WARM or HOT wash be used at regular intervals, eg every 5th wash should be at least a warm one. -
Page 30: Additional Information
Machine information Additional information Products that might damage your washer Concentrated bleaches, nappy sanitisers and hydrocarbon solvents (eg petrol and paint thinners) can cause damage to the paintwork and components of your washer. Be careful when washing garments stained with solvents as they are flammable. DO NOT put them in your dryer. Do not use pre-treatment sprays or liquids on or near your washer as they can damage your machine’s control panel and plastic surfaces. -
Page 31: Saving Water
Saving water Water saving tips Full loads are more efficient than part loads. Use the ECO option (refer to page 14). Adjust the RINSE option on REGULAR and HEAVY DUTY cycles (WashSmart™ model), and REGULAR, HEAVY DUTY and WOOL cycles (QuickSmart™... - Page 32 Saving water Manual suds save with syphon back If you have a large tub near your washing machine and a separate drain outlet, you can set up another method of reusing the water. The tub should hold a minimum of 100 litres or have an overflow. Select SOAK on the first wash cycle.
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
If your washer beeps for help Your washer is capable of diagnosing its own problems. If your washer gives a musical series of beeps every 5 seconds it is telling you that it has a problem which you can solve using the checklist below. - Page 34 If your washer beeps for help LID LOCK light is flashing. Make sure the lid is closed. Press START/PAUSE (refer to page 10). If the symptom persists call your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Repairer. First RINSE or SPIN progress light is flashing as well as the SPIN SPEED light. Wash load is out of balance.
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Page 35: Operating Problems
Operating problems Pressing POWER does not turn the machine on. Is the power switched on at the wall? Switch the power off at the wall and wait 60 seconds before turning the power on again. Could your household power supply be at fault? Try plugging in another electrical appliance. Pressing START/PAUSE does not start the fill. -
Page 36: Wash Problems
Wash problems Listed below are possible causes and solutions to some common wash problems. Creasing. Overloading the washer or dryer. Choose an EASY IRON or HAND WASH cycle (WashSmart™ model), or a DELICATE cycle (QuickSmart™ model) as these cycles have been designed to minimise creasing. Try selecting a slower spin speed. - Page 37 Wash problems Dye transfer. Wash and dry non-colourfast clothes separately. Non-colourfast clothes left sitting in a washer or laundry basket can transfer dye to other clothes. Tangling. Washing with too much water (ie underloading) can cause the clothes to tangle around one another.
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Page 38: Manufacturer's Warranty
Manufacturer’s Warranty You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Product covering parts and labour for servicing within the country of purchase. Fisher & Paykel undertakes to: Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of the product, the serial number of which appears on the product, which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS of the date of purchase. - Page 39 Manufacturer’s Warranty Normal recommended maintenance as set out in the product’s user guide. Repairs when the appliance has been dismantled, repaired or serviced by other than a Fisher & Paykel authorised repairer or the selling dealer. Pick-up and delivery. Transportation or travelling costs involved in the repair when the product is installed outside the Fisher &...
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Page 40: Customer Care
Customer Care Before you call for service or assistance… Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: Your appliance is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. You have read the problem solving at the back of the book. If after checking these points you still need assistance, please refer to your nearest Fisher &... - Page 41 Customer Care Product details Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Ltd. Model/Serial No. Date of Purchase Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country...
- Page 44 www.fisherpaykel.co.nz www.fisherpaykel.com.au www.fisherpaykel.com.sg Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2011. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time. You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available.
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