Fisher & Paykel WA1068G1 Operating Instructions

WashSmart™ Clothes washer

Installation instructions

and User guide

NZ AU

Contents

Introduction 2 Installation instructions 3

Water supply 4 Levelling 5 Accessories and spare parts 6

Before you do your first wash 7 Getting started quickly 8

WashSmart™ controls 10 WashSmart™ safety features 11 Eco Active™ wash 12

Sorting and loading 13 Detergent 14 Fabric softener 15 Wash cycles 16 Wash options 17

Water level 17 Wash temp, Spin speed, Wash advance 18 Options 19

Customising wash cycles 21 Changing pre-set options 22 Machine information 27 Caring for your washer 28 Saving water 30 Before you call for service 31 Solving operating problems 33 Solving wash problems 34 Manufacturer’s Warranty 36 Customer Care 38

Important!

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The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country, please visit our local website listed on the back cover or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

Introduction

Welcome to WashSmart™

Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™ clothes washer. We are 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 kind to the environment. Thousands of tonnes of washing and over 75 years of laundry experience have been programmed into your clothes washer to help give you the best possible performance.

Your WashSmart™ washer has an extra large capacity, and numerous wash cycles and options so you can perform every wash task with ease and spend less time in the laundry. With the ability to select the most efficient water level for each load, your WashSmart™ makes it kinder on your wallet and the environment.

Please take the time to read these instructions carefully before you begin using your machine. Following the advice in this user guide will ensure you get the performance you expect from your machine and that you get the best possible wash results.

We hope you enjoy your new washer. We have certainly enjoyed designing it for you.

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 (ensure lid is still taped down).

Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by tilting the machine backwards and pulling the packer out the front.

Remove the tape, 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.

Important!

Please ensure that the bottom packer has been removed BEFORE OPERATING your machine.

Location

Your washer must be installed on a level surface and not on any textured floor coverings (egcarpet, rugs) to ensure that the opening at the bottom of the machine is not obstructed.

Fig.1 Tilt washer backwards to remove packer

In your clothes washer you will find: 1 hose guide. 2 inlet hoses. 4 rubber foot inserts.

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.

Important!

To prevent siphoning the drain hose should not extend more than 20 mm from the end of the guide. The height of the standpipe or tub should be between 850 – 2400 mm. The drain hose can be trimmed to length.

Place the drain hose in the tub or standpipe. Do not fit the hose to a drain spigot. Drainage must not be airtight in order to prevent siphoning.

Pull hose through guide

Flex hose guide apart

Standpipe 850 – 2400 mm

Fig.2 Fitting the drain hose guide

(20 mm) maximum

Installation instructions

Water supply

Your cold water should not exceed 35°C and your hot water should not exceed 65°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 static pressure: Max.1 MPa (150 psi) Min. 34 KPa (5 psi) Inlet water flow rate at tap: Min. 6 litres / min

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

Inlet hoses

Important!

New hose sets provided with the washer shall 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). Connect the red connector hose to Hot, and the white connector hose to Cold.

Connect the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the corresponding machine inlet valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back of the machine. Ensure the Hot valve is connected to the hot tap and the Cold valve is connected to the cold tap.

H = Hot C = Cold

Tap end

Fig.3 Inlet hose ends

Machine end

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 Repairer, Part No. 388491P. This appliance incorporates backflow protection complying with AS3500.1. No further backflow protection is required for connection to the water supply. Note: your washer does not have an internal heater to heat water.

Inlet hose replacement

We recommend replacing the inlet hoses every 5 years. Hoses should be checked from time to time and replaced if any wear, cuts, bulges, kinks or leaks are found.

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 floor equipped with a drain. Draining must comply with local by-laws.

Levelling instructions

It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin performance and effective detergent and fabric softener dispensing.

A spirit level is provided with your machine. Use this to level your machine, always placing it on a clean, flat surface. The machine is level when the bubble sits in the centre, within the two lines.

Your washer is equipped with self-locking feet to ensure they do not move once you have levelled your machine. To adjust the feet, pull down then twist to move them up or down. Note: after levelling, the corners of the washer should be clear of the floor and the machine must not rock in any direction.

If not already installed, fit the rubber inserts into all 4 feet on the base of the machine.

Move the machine to its final position using the top corners to manoeuvre the product into place (do not push on the centre front of the machine). We recommend a minimum clearance of 20 mm each side and 50 mm at the rear of the machine.

With the lid closed, place the spirit level at the centre back of the lid (near the control panel). Pull the machine out and adjust the rear feet (wind down) until the machine is level side to side when in position.

Open the lid. Place spirit level on the flat surface on the left side, inline with the centre of the bowl. Adjust the front left foot (wind down) until the machine is level.

Move the spirit level to the right side, in line with the centre of the bowl. Adjust the front right foot (wind down) until the machine is level, and does not rock. There should be equal weight on both front feet so that neither can be turned by hand when the machine is in position.

Place the spirit level at the centre front of the topdeck, forward of the lid lock slot. Check the machine is level. Move the spirit level around to all positions once more, checking the machine is level in all areas. Check the machine does not rock side to side, front to back, or corner to corner.

Installation instructions

Adjustable feet

Rubber insert

Fig.4 Levelling – Step 1

Spirit level

Fig.5 Levelling – Step 3

Spirit level

Fig.6 Levelling – Step 4

Spirit level

Fig.7 Levelling – Step 5

Important!

Keep your spirit level for the next time you move or reposition your washer. If moving or transporting your washer in the future, ensure you tape the lid down beforehand.

Spirit level

Fig.8 Levelling – Step 6

Installation instructions

Completing your installation

Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses. Check the hose connections for leaks again after 24 hours. Uncoil power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover, and plug into wall socket.

Installation test cycle

Your washer must be correctly installed before use. Check the installation and operation of the machine using the following procedure:

Touch POWER to activate your washer.

Touch both the KEYLOCK and OPTIONS buttons at the same time, and hold for two seconds.

Touch START / PAUSE to start the installation test cycle.

The machine will beep to signal the end of the installation test cycle. Any faults will be displayed on the screen (refer to the back of this user guide to help identify faults). If you need further assistance, please contact a Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Representative. Refer to page 38 for contact details.

Note: if there are no faults found, the washer will automatically turn off at the end of the installation test cycle.

Clothes washer safety

This clothes washer is not intended for use by children and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Supervise children at all times to ensure they do not play with the washer.

WARNING!

Electrical Shock Hazard

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.

Failure to do so may result in death or electrical shock.

Accessories and spare parts

Available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.

Inlet Valve Cap Part No. 388491P

Hose Inlet Long (2m) Part No. 422680P

Hose Inlet Large Bore Part No. 426123P

Drain Hose Extension Part No. 425627P

Power Cord If the power cord of your clothes washer is damaged it must be

replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer in order to avoid a hazard, as it is not a standard power cord.

Before you do your rst wash

You owe it to yourself and your washer to have your machine installed correctly.

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

Has the basepacker been removed? Refer to page 3.

Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend‘ (with no more than 20mm extended) and hooked into your standpipe? Refer to page 3.

Is the hot hose connected to the Hot valve marked ‘H’? Is the cold hose connected to the Cold valve marked ‘C’? Refer to page 4.

Is the machine correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are clear of the floor? Refer to page 5.

Have you performed the installation test cycle? Refer to page 6.

Fig.9 WashSmart™ washer

Getting started quickly

Place the load evenly around the agitator (refer to ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’, page 13). Remove fabric softener dispenser cup.

Detergent

Follow the manufacturer’s 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 14). Pour the detergent down the centre of the agitator stem. Replace the fabric softener dispenser cup (this stops small articles falling down the centre of the agitator when you load the machine).

Fig.10 WashSmart™ control panel

Fabric softener

If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the fabric softener dispenser cup on the top of the agitator (refer to page 15).

Important!

Fabric softener must not be used if you have selected the QUICK cycle or the ECO option (refer to page 19).

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Getting started quickly

Using your washer

The buttons require only a gentle touch to activate.

Touch POWER to activate your WashSmart™ washer.

Select your desired wash cycle by touching the corresponding button (refer to page 16).

Choose your wash options, eg you may want a WARM wash temperature and a SLOW spin speed (refer to pages 17 – 19).

Touch START / PAUSE to start the cycle. The washer will start to fill with water and select the correct wash action for your load.

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

Use KEYLOCK mode to lock the buttons on the display, which prevents them from being activated accidently by a washing basket or little fingers (refer to page 10).

DELAY START allows you to delay the start of your wash by 5 mins up to 18 hours (refer to page 19).

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If you wish to stop your WashSmart™ washer

Press START / PAUSE.

During a spray rinse or spin, there will be a slight delay while the bowl slows to a stop and the lid is unlocked.

Important!

Failure to follow the advice in this guide may result in damage to your garments, and your expectations of wash performance may not be met.

WashSmart™ controls

Easy touch buttons

The smooth easy clean buttons require only a gentle touch to activate.

Digital display screen

The digital display screen provides feedback on how long the wash cycle has to go, to keep you informed throughout the cycle. The screen also displays your DELAY START selection, should you choose one. The delayed time remaining will show on the screen until the machine starts. The screen will also display messages to help you with the overall running of your machine.

Time to go

Your WashSmart™ washer will display how many minutes a wash cycle has remaining, so that you can tell at a glance when your washing will be finished. Once you have selected your wash cycle and options, the time the wash cycle will take to complete will be displayed. Please be aware that actual cycle times may vary as they are influenced by a number of factors, eg the flow rate of your water supply, the load size and cycle selection.

Keylock mode

Keylock can be used to lock the buttons on your WashSmart™ when not in use. This will avoid accidental button pushes from items left on the lid of the washer and also from any little fingers.

To turn Keylock mode ON or OFF:

Touch and hold the KEYLOCK button for 2 seconds. Note: when activated, the light above the KEYLOCK button is illuminated.

If Keylock mode is activated:

To turn your washer on, touch and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds. This will activate the control panel. Keylock mode will remain activated. To PAUSE your washer at any time during the cycle, touch and hold the START / PAUSE button

for 2seconds, or touch the START / PAUSE button twice in quick succession. To STOP your washer or power off at any time, touch and hold the POWER button for 2seconds or touch the POWER button twice in quick succession.

WashSmart™ safety features

Lid lock

The lid of your WashSmart™ washer is locked during the wash cycle, ensuring safety for you and your family while it is operating.

The “Lid locked” light (above the START / PAUSE button) is illuminated when the lid lock is activated, letting you know at a glance if you can open the lid or not.

To unlock the lid at any time press START / PAUSE.

The lid will be locked from the start of the cycle, through to the end, unless START / PAUSE is touched.

If the lid is left open, your WashSmart™ washer will be unable to lock the lid, and the cycle will be halted. The machine will beep to alert you and display a warning message on the screen. If this occurs, close the lid and touch START / PAUSE.

Fig.11 Lid lock

Important!

Do not put anything down the lid lock slot in the top deck of your machine. Do not try to disable the lid lock.

Ensure that children or infirmed persons are well supervised when around your WashSmart™ washer.

Auto drain

Unsupervised clothes washers filled with water can present a drowning hazard to small children. In order to minimise any risk of this type of accident, your WashSmart™ has been pre-programmed to know when this potential hazard is created and drains the wash water to a safe level. If you pause your WashSmart™ at any time during the wash cycle when there is water in the bowl, the machine will activate the AUTO DRAIN function after 3 minutes. This will drain the water in the wash bowl to an acceptable level, minimising any potential hazard. A warning message (“Adr”) will be displayed on the digital display while AUTO DRAIN is in operation. The cycle can be restarted at anytime by touching START / PAUSE.

Eco Active™ wash

Your WashSmart™ uses a dual-action wash to give excellent wash performance while taking great care of your clothes. We call this the Eco Active™ wash. The two parts to the Eco Active™ wash are explained below:

Wash 1 – Detergent activating wash (front-loader type wash)

Your WashSmart™ washer fills the bowl at the selected temperature with just enough water so that your clothes are 100% saturated. This small amount of sudsy water flows down through the clothes, into the bowl base then up a specially designed portal and back onto the clothes in a cascade effect. This wash action thoroughly dissolves and activates the detergent.

The concentrated solution of detergent and water rapidly targets stains and soils at the fibre-level of fabrics, boosting soil removal and accelerating the washprocess.

Fig.12 Eco Active™ wash

Wash 2 – Agitation wash (top-loader type wash)

After recirculating the sudsy water through your clothes for 4 minutes, your WashSmart™ washer will fill with just enough cold water to suspend the clothes in solution. Agitation will then begin, moving soil away from the clothes.

Note: the detergent activating wash is the only time during the cycle that hot water is used (when the machine is completely full the water will be lukewarm). If you need hot water during the agitation part of the wash, select the ALLERGY cycle.

Fig.13 Agitation wash

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