Fisher & Paykel GW712, MW512, GW612, GW512, MW612 User Manual

GW712, GW612, GW512, MW612, MW512

Clothes Washer

Installation instructions and

User guide

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NZ, AU & PAC

Intelligence Working For You

70 years of laundry experience has led to the development of the world’s most advanced wash system, the Smart Drive®.

Unlike conventional machines, Smart Drive® autowashers use intelligence to adapt the wash action and water levels to save on water and electricity use; making it kinder on your wallet and the environment.

Intelligent Electronics

A powerful microprocessor controls every aspect of the Smart Drive®, allowing it to continually monitor and respond to each wash. It contains over 10,000 lines of instructions in its brain’ – the result of many years of testing and fine-tuning, to give you the best possible performance.

Direct Drive Motor

Our revolutionary direct drive motor is capable of infinite wash actions, continuously adjusting its speed to the movement of your clothes, removing dirt while caring for the fabric, delivering the ultimate wash.

Reliability

The Smart Drive® has no mechanical brake, pulleys or gears, which means fewer moving parts and greater reliability.

Saves Time

With a top spin speed of 1000rpm, Smart Drive® reduces clothes drying time by up to 30%.

Energy Conservation

The unique wash action means a typical load uses only the same amount of electricity as a 100-watt light bulb left on for an hour.

Eco

Designed to make every drop count, using up to 25% less water than the traditional Water Saver rinse.

Contents

Installation Instructions

Getting Started

Before You do Your First Wash 7 Using Your Excellence Washer 8 Using Your Pride Washer 10

Lidlock

Wash Cycles and Options

Wash Cycles and Options 13 Wash Options and Advancing the Cycle 14 Water Levels 15 Saving Water – Eco, Water Saver 16 Soak, Spin Hold, Delay Start 17 Washing Bulky Items, Washing Woollens 18 Favourite Cycle 19 Customising the Wash Cycle 20

Before You Wash

Sorting, Loading 21 Detergent 22 Fabric Softener, Scrud 23

Changing Pre-set Options

Option Adjustment Mode 24 Wash Temperatures, Rinse Options 26 Controlled Cold, End of Cycle Beeps, Water Saver 27 Auto Water Fill Level 27 Out of Balance Recovery Routine 28

Machine Information

Specifications 28 Cleaning Your Smart Drive® 29 Products That Might Damage Your Smart Drive® 30

Smart Drive® Sounds and Beeps, Automatic Lint System

Water Consumption 30 Saving Water 31

Problem Solving

If Your Smart Drive® Beeps for Help 33 Operating Problems 35 Wash Problems 36

Customer Care

Manufacturers Warranty

Please Note:

All diagrams feature the EXCELLENCE button shape unless otherwise stated. The use of the button is the same for all Smart Drive® models.

Installation Instructions

Unpacking

To ensure the best performance from your new

Smart Drive® 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.

Lift the lid and remove the bowl packer from the bowl.

Remove the hoses and accessories.

Keep the bottom packer and bowl packer in case they

are required for future transit.

Please ensure that the bottom packer has been removed before operating your machine.

In your autowasher you will find:

4 rubber inserts for the levelling feet (joined together).

1 hose guide.

2 inlet hoses.

Drain Hose

Carefully pull the drain hose out from the

back of the machine by pulling the exposed

part of the hose downward and outward.

To guide the drain hose over the tub or

standpipe the hose guide MUST be fitted to

the drain hose.

To prevent syphoning:

The drain hose should not extend more than

20mm from the end of the guide.

The height of the standpipe or tub should

be between 850–1200mm.

The drain hose can be trimmed to length.

Place the drain hose in the tub or standpipe.

Pull hose through guide

Flex hose guide apart

(20mm) maximum

Standpipe 850 – 1200mm

Installation Instructions

Inlet Hoses

Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps. There are washers fitted in both ends.

Connect the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the machine inlet

valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back of the machine

H=Hot C=Cold.

Cold supply only:

If you only have a cold water supply, an inlet valve cap (blanking cap) MUST be connected to the hot inlet valve. The cap prevents water leaking out of the hot valve. The cap is available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre, Part No. 388491. This appliance incorporates backflow protection complying with AS3500.1. No further backflow protection is required for connection to the water supply.

Levelling

It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure even spin performance.

Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the moulding and

fit into the feet on the base of the machine.

Move the machine to its final position. (We suggest a

minimum clearance of 20mm each side).

Adjust the feet so the machine is level and cannot rock.

To check if your machine is level:

Look down on the wash bowl and make sure it sits slightly forward of centre (see Diagram 1).

Close the lid. Visually check that the lid fits evenly on both sides. If it does not look like the

diagram in the middle, adjust one of the front feet slightly until it matches. The diagram on the top and bottom are not correct (see Diagram 2).

Tap end

Machine end

Adjustable feet

Rubber insert

Lid Alignment

Wind left foot down (out) to correct

Correct

Wind right foot down

Incorrect

To check levelling look down on the wash bowl

Diagram 1

Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses.

Uncoil power cord and plug into wall socket.

(out) to correct

Top deck

Lid

Diagram 2

Installation Instructions

Water Supply

For best operating conditions your hot water

should be approximately 65˚C. Your cold water

should not exceed 35˚C or your hot water exceed

75˚C. Temperatures above these may cause the

machine to fault or cause damage to the machine.

If you have an uncontrolled water heating source

(eg a wet back or solar heating system) you should

fit a Safe Valve. This will ensure the hot water

temperature remains within safe limits.

Inlet water pressure: Max.1MPa (150 psi) Min. 34Pa (5 psi)

Inlet water flow rate: Min. 3 litres/min

Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150mm.

Draining

Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions, which may

affect how your machine works or may cause flooding.

In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a drained floor.

Draining must comply with local by-laws.

Autowasher Safety

This autowasher is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

Your Smart Drive® can now be opened while it is filling and agitating, supervise young children

to ensure they do not play with it.

Hot ‘N’ Safe Valves Available Are:

RMC TVA 50HF

RMC TVA 75HFS

Adjustable between 35˚C – 55˚C

RMC TVA 50HP

For instantaneous gas hot water supply

CAUTION!

If you are using an extension cord or a portable electrical outlet device (eg multi-socket outlet

box), ensure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact with water or moisture.

Accessories and Spare Parts

Available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.

Inlet Valve Cap Part No. 388491

Hose Inlet Long (2m) Part No. 422680

Hose Inlet Large Bore Part No. 426123

Drain Hose Extension Part No. 425627p

Power Cord If the Power Cord of your autowasher is damaged it must be

replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Centre, as it is not a standard power cord.

Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive® 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. Thousands of tonnes of washing and 70 years of laundry experience have been programmed into your washing machine to help give you the best possible performance.

We hope you enjoy your new washing machine, we have certainly enjoyed designing it.

Before You Do Your First Wash

You owe it to yourself and your Smart Drive® to have it installed correctly by an authorised service agent.

Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:

Has the basepacker been removed?

Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’? Is the cold hose connected to the cold

valve marked ‘C’?

Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend‘ (with no more than 20mm extended) and on to

your standpipe?

Are the rubber inserts secured into the feet on the base of your machine and is the machine

levelled?

Refer to Installation Instructions, page 4.

If you have bought a Pride model it is a good idea to check the warm fill temperature. (Refer to

page 26).

Using Your Excellence Washer

Remove fabric softener dispenser.

Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading pages 21).

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.

Pour the detergent down the centre of the agitator stem.

Replace the fabric softener dispenser (this stops small articles falling down the centre of the agitator). (Refer to Detergent page 22).

GW712, GW612, GW512

B. Fabric Softener

If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator.

Fabric Softener must not be used if you have selected the Water Saver or Eco option.

(Refer to Fabric Softener page 23).

C. Power

Press POWER to turn the machine on.

D. Wash Cycle

Press the desired wash cycle button.

E. Wash Options

Select the WASH TEMPERATURE and other wash options. (Refer to pages 13– 17).

F. Start

Press START/PAUSE to start the machine.

If you wish to stop your

Press START/PAUSE.

If it is during spray rinse or spin there is a slight delay while the bowl is coasted to a stop and the lid is unlocked.

For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.

Using Your Pride Washer

Remove fabric softener dispenser.

Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading pages 21).

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.

Pour the detergent down the centre of the agitator stem.

Replace the fabric softener dispenser (this stops small articles falling down the centre of the agitator). (Refer to Detergent page 22).

MW612, MW512

B. Fabric Softener

If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator.

Fabric Softener must not be used if you have selected the Eco option.

(Refer to Fabric Softener page 23).

C. Power

Press POWER to turn the machine on.

D. Wash Cycle

Select the cycle you want by pressing the Cycle Button located below the Regular option. Scroll through the cycles until the one you want is lit.

E. Wash Options

Select the WASH TEMPERATURE and other wash options. (Refer to pages 13– 17).

F. Start

Press START/PAUSE to start the machine.

If you wish to stop your

Press START/PAUSE.

If it is during spray rinse or spin there is a slight delay while the bowl is coasted to a stop and the lid is unlocked.

For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.

Lidlock

Your Smart Drive® has a lidlock, 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 lidlock light (above the START/PAUSE button) comes

on when the lid is locked to tell you when you cannot

open the lid. In short it means you can open the lid

while your Smart Drive® is filling, agitating, and draining,

but not while it is spinning.

When the Lidlock light is on, the lid is locked.

When the Lidlock light is off, the lid is not locked and the lid can be opened.

If the Lidlock light is flashing the Lidlock is in process of locking or unlocking, (i.e. while the

machine coasts down or START/PAUSE has been pressed). During this stage the lid still cannot

be lifted.

If the lid is left open, the machine will be unable to lock and the cycle will be halted. The machine will play a tune and the lidlock light will flash until the lid is closed and START/PAUSE is pressed.

The lidlock remains unlocked for the majority of the cycle allowing you to add clothes, dissolve

detergent or to add fabric softener (if you do not want to use the Automatic Fabric Softener

Dispenser).

The chart below shows the stages when the lid is locked.

Fill Unlocked

Agitate Unlocked

Spray Rinse Locked

Deep Rinse Unlocked

Spin Locked

Keep children away from the machine, especially when you are using hot water, as the lid can be

opened during fill and agitate.

DO NOT put anything down the slot in the top deck of your machine. DO NOT try to disable the lidlock.

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