Fisher & Paykel WA42T26GW1 User Guide

Ecosmart™ Clothes washer	Installation instructions
	and User guide
Laveuse Ecosmart™	Instructions d’installation
	et Guide d’utilisation

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WARNING!

Electric Shock Hazard

Read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS outlined in this User Guide before operating this appliance, pages 9 – 11.

Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.

Please note: To obtain maximum efficiency, your Ecosmart™ washer has the ability to learn and adapt to the local environment. This may take several wash cycles, therefore maximum energy efficiency may not be achieved until a number of wash cycles have been completed.

This usually takes about 5 cycles.

English	Page 2 – 37
Français	Page 39 – 68

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner Fisher & Paykel Limited has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

Contents
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Installation instructions	3
Important safety instructions	9
How to get started	12
About your Ecosmart™	14
How Ecosmart™ works	14
Lid Lock	15
Wash cycles and options	16
The wash progress lights, The wash cycles	16
Wash options, Softener/Bleach rinse, Soak	17
Time saver, Water levels	18
Spin hold, Delay start, Clothes care safeguards	19
Customizing the wash cycles, Favorite cycle	20
Washing bulky items, Washing woollens	21
Cold water washing	21
Before you wash	22
Sorting and Loading	22
Bleach, Fabric softener, Scrud	23
Changing pre-set options	24
Option adjustment mode	24
Out of balance recovery routine	26
Auto water fill level	26
End of cycle beeps	27
Default rinse option	27
Volume of water used in the rinse (REGULAR cycle)	27
Controlled cold	27
Caring for your Ecosmart™	28
Care and cleaning	28
Products that might damage your Ecosmart™ clothes washer	29
Ecosmart™ sounds and beeps	29
Automatic lint system	29
If your Ecosmart™ beeps for help	30
Operating problems	32
Wash problems	34
Limited warranty	35

Important!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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CA	Congratulations on purchasing a new Fisher & Paykel washing machine. We are very proud of our
	washers and trust they 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 75 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.

Fig.1 Ecosmart™ clothes washer

Important!

It is important that the User Guide should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, always ensure that the User Guide is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can familiarize themselves with the appliance and the relevant warnings.

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	Before you begin – read these instructions completely and carefully.
		WARNING!
		Electric Shock Hazard
		Read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS outlined in this
		User Guide before operating this appliance, pages 9 – 11.
		Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.

Important!

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Installation requirements

Location

Your washer must be installed on firm flooring to minimize vibration during spin cycles. Concrete flooring is best, but wood base is sufficient providing the floor support meets FHA standards.

Your washer should not be installed on rugs or exposed to the weather.

Plumbing

Water temperature

Your cold water should not exceed 95˚F (35˚C) or your hot water exceed 150˚F (65˚C). Temperatures above this may damage your washer.

Shut off valves

Both hot and cold shut-off valves (faucets) should be available in the laundry area.

Drain

Water may be drained into a standpipe or set tub. The standpipe must be 1½” (38 mm) minimum interior diameter and must be open to the atmosphere.

Electrical

This appliance must be supplied with 110V – 120 V, 60 Hz electrical supply and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

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	Specifications	Washer end of hose
		Faucet end of hose

Lid clearance

Height

		Standpipe height
		33 ½” to 78”
		(850 – 1200 mm)
	Allow for
	adjustable
	feet	Width
	Depth	Inlet water pressure
		Max 150 psi (1MPa)
		Min 5 psi (34kPa )

		Fig.2 Washer dimensions and connections
	Dimensions
	Model		All models
	Depth		25½” (650 mm)
	Width		25½” (650 mm)
	Height to top of console		40” – 41¾” (1020 – 1060 mm)
	Height lid open		55” – 56¾” (1400 – 1440 mm)

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Removing the packaging

To ensure the best performance from your new washer, please follow the instructions below.

Removing the bottom packer

1Remove outer packaging.

2Tilt the machine backwards and walk the machine off the bottom packer one foot at a time. The bottom packer can

now be removed by pulling it out the front.

Caution!

Operating the washer when the tub packer is in place can result in damage to the washer.

Removing basket packer and accessories

3Lift the lid and remove cardboard tub packer from the top of the washer basket.

4Remove hoses, accessories and installation pack.

5Keep the bottom packer and tub packer in case they are required for future transit.

In your washer you will find:

■■4 rubber inserts for the leveling feet.

■■1 drain hose guide.

■■2 inlet hoses.

Fig.3 Tilt washer backwards to remove packer

Tub packer

Fig.4 Remove tub packer

Drain hose

1Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of the washer by pulling the exposed part of the hose downwards and then out.

2The hose guide is used to guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe. It MUST be fitted to the drain hose.

To prevent siphoning:

The drain hose should not extend more than ¾” (20 mm) from the end of the guide.

The height of the standpipe or set tub/sink should be between 33½” to 78” (850 – 1200 mm).

If necessary, the drain hose can be trimmed to length.

3Place the drain hose in the laundry tub or standpipe.

	Pull hose
	through	¾”
	guide
		(20 mm)
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Fig.5 Fitting the drain hose guide

Important!

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

■■Check that the tub or standpipe is free from lint or other obstructions before operating the washer.

■■In basement installation do not exceed a standpipe height of 96” (2438 mm).

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Inlet hoses

1Install hoses with the straight end (with filters) fitted to the faucets (Fig.6).

2Install elbow ends onto washing machine (Fig.6).

Inlet valves are marked on the back of the machine H=Hot        C=Cold

3Ensure the hot is connected to the hot, and the cold is connected to the cold.

Faucet end	Washer end
of hose	of hose

Fig.6 Inlet hose ends

Note: if there is a cold water supply only, an inlet valve cap (available from Fisher & Paykel) MUST be connected to the hot valve. The cap prevents water leaking from the hot valve. However, we recommend this product is connected to both hot and cold water.

Leveling the washer

1Unscrew the feet so the machine is NOT sitting on the corner cabinets, then fit the rubber leveling inserts (Fig.7).

2Move the washer into its final position. We suggest a minimum clearance of 1” (25 mm) on each side for ease of installation (Fig.8).

3It is IMPORTANT to level the washer to ensure proper performance during spin.

Adjust the feet by unscrewing/screwing to make sure the washer is level and cannot rock.

4Use the walls and adjacent counter tops as a sight guide to check to see if washer appears level. Readjust the feet if necessary.

5Open the lid and check the washer basket to see that it sits slightly forward of centre (Fig.9).

Corner cabinets Adjustable feet

Rubber insert

Fig.7 Adjusting leveling feet

1” (25 mm)    1” (25 mm)

Fig.8 Minimum clearance

Incorrect	Correct
adjustment	adjustment

Fig.9 To check leveling look down on the wash basket

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6Close the lid. Visually check that the lid and topdeck are aligned. If not aligned, adjust the feet again until the lid and topdeck match (Fig.10).

7Turn on water and check hose connections for leaks. Check that there are no kinks in the hoses.

Important!

Check all connections for leaks after turning faucets on, and again after 24 hours.

8 Uncoil the power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover and plug into wall socket.

Lid alignment

Lid

Wind left foot down (out) to correct

Topdeck

Lid

Topdeck Lid

Wind right foot down (out) to correct

Topdeck

Fig.10 To assess leveling check lid alignment

Operation

1Check for leaks, noise, vibration, correct water temperatures and proper operation in spin. Check that the lid locks during spin.

2Turn hot and cold water faucets off when washer is not in use.

Special instructions

The washer may give warning signals when low water pressure, or drain problems are encountered. See “If your Ecosmart™ beeps for help” (page 30).

If further help is needed concerning this appliance, refer to ‘Service’, page 37.

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8 Installation instructions

Special requirements for alcove or closet installation

The minimum ventilation clearance between the washer and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:

1” (25 mm) minimum either side and front. 3” (75 mm) minimum rear.

Consideration must be given to providing adequate clearance for installation and servicing.

The minimum vertical space required from floor to overhead shelves, cabinets, ceilings, etc is 59” (1500 mm).

Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and have at least 60 square inches open area for a washer only, or if the closet contains both a washer and dryer, doors must contain at least 120 square inches of open area equally distributed.

Caution!

Do not install this appliance in a closet with a solid door.

Mobile home installation

60 Sq. In

(388 Sq. cm)

60 Sq. In

(388 Sq. cm)

Louvered door Washer & Dryer

Fig.11 Minimum ventilation clearance

Installation must conform to the STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOMES, ANSI A119.1 and NATIONAL MOBILE HOME CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARDS ACT OF 1974 (PL93-383).

Grounding instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or break down, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING!

Improper connection of an equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Specification subject to change without notice.

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Read all Safety Information before using

Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home.

WARNING!

Fire Hazard

For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

What to do if you smell gas

■■DO NOT try to light any appliance.

■■DO NOT touch an electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

■■Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.

■■Immediately call your gas supplier from your neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

■■If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Water heater safety

■■Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more.

Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances.

■■If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process.

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WARNING!

Electric Shock Hazard

Follow the safety precautions outlined in this User Guide.

Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.

Safety precautions

■■Read all instructions before using the appliance.

■■Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.

■■This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.

■■Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in the Installation Instructions.

■■Do not install or store washer where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather.

■■Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload.

■■Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the Installation Instructions.

■■Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakages if a hose or valve should break or rupture.

■■Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this User Guide or in published user repair instructions that you understand, and have skills to carry out.

■■When disconnecting the appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord or junction of cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of the cord and plug.

■■Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subject to damage or stress.

■■Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleach, fabric softener, etc) out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury.

■■Do not tamper with the controls.

■■Keep the area around/underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.

■■Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.

■■Never reach into the washer if the tub or agitator is moving.

■■Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, press START/PAUSE and wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.

■■Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, or on, or with this appliance or any discarded appliance.

■■Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping/packing materials properly. Before discarding a washer, or removing from service, remove the washer lid.

■■Do not leave the washer lid up during the cycle. The machine will not function. To start, close lid and press START/PAUSE.

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■■Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with combustible or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer and/or dryer during operation, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

■■The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, the garment manufacturer’s care instructions should be followed very carefully.

■■Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acid such as vinegar and/or rust remover. Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.

■■Never climb on or stand on the washer top or lid.

■■Do not wash fiberglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.

■■To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

■■Note: Pressing the POWER button does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply, even though the lights are out.

■■Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.

■■Do not operate this appliance if the lid has been incorrectly fitted.

■■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.

■■Do not wash a total textile load (dry weight) of more than 17.6 lb (8 kg) in this washer.

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■■	Place load evenly around the agitator.
	Note: don’t wrap large items such as sheets around
	the agitator.
■■	Remove the 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.

■■Pour the detergent down the center of the agitator stem.

■■Replace the fabric softener dispenser, as this stops articles falling down the center of the agitator.

Fig.12 Control panel

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B. Bleach

If you wish to use bleach:

■■Use half the recommended dose of bleach.

■■Dilute bleach and pour carefully down the inner

surface of the agitator stem, in-line with the fins (refer to Bleach page 23).

■■ Select the SOFTENER/BLEACH RINSE option. This will ensure that any residual bleach is well cleared out of your washer.

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	C. Fabric softener
■■	If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the
	dispenser on the top of the agitator.
■■	Select the SOFTENER/BLEACH RINSE option so that the
	softener will be dispensed correctly into the final rinse
	(refer to ‘Fabric softener’ page 17 and 23).
	D. Power
■■	Turn your Ecosmart™			on by pressing the POWER button.
	E. Wash cycle
■■	Close the lid and press your chosen wash cycle.

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F.Wash options

■■Select the wash temperature and other wash options (refer to pages 16 – 21).

G.Start

■■Press START/PAUSE to start the machine.

If you wish to stop your Ecosmart™

■■Press START/PAUSE.

■■Wait until the machine has fully stopped, and the lid lock light is off, before opening the lid.

Important

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

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14 About your Ecosmart™

How Ecosmart™ works

The Fisher & Paykel Ecosmart’s ‘2 in 1’ wash system gives you the best of both worlds. Using a combination of front loader and top loader wash systems, the Ecosmart™ gives exceptional

wash results, and, at the same time, taking better care of your clothes than a conventional top load washer.

Phase 1 – Eco Active™ wash

Front loader type wash

The Ecosmart™ fills the bowl, at the selected temperature, with just enough water so that the clothes are 100% saturated.

This small amount of sudsy water is circulated through the clothes, up the specially designed portal and back onto the clothes in a waterfall effect.

The chemical action provided by a small amount of water, combined with detergent, rapidly targets soil and stains at fiber level, boosting soil removal and accelerating the wash process.

Phase 2 – Top loader type wash

After 4 minutes, your Ecosmart™ will fill with just enough cooler water to suspend the soil in solution. Agitation will then begin, moving soil away from the clothes. Because of its head-start, the wash requires less agitation than a conventional top loader wash.

Fig.13 Phase 1 of wash system

Fig.14 Phase 2 of wash system

Unique Fisher & Paykel spray rinse

Spray

Spin

Spray

Spin

Spray

Spin

Fig.15 Spray rinse

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Lid Lock

Your Ecosmart™ has a lid lock. This ensures the lid cannot be opened during 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 you when you cannot open
the lid.	Fig.16 LID LOCK activated

If the LID LOCK light is flashing the lid lock is in the process of locking or unlocking (ie 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 the lid and the cycle will be halted. The machine will beep and the LID LOCK light will flash until the lid is closed and the START/PAUSE button is pressed.

Important

Do not put anything down the slot in the top deck of your machine.

Do not try to disable the lid lock.

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The wash progress lights

The wash progress lights show all the tasks your Ecosmart™ will complete during the wash cycle. As each task is completed a light goes out, so you can tell at a glance how far the cycle has to go.

Advancing the wash cycle

To shorten the wash time, to rinse and spin only, or to spin only:

1 Select the wash cycle.

2 Press ADVANCE repeatedly until only the required number of lights remain on.

3 Press START/PAUSE.

Note: the wash consists of two parts. The first
amber light is essential for all washes except
PERMANENT PRESS, therefore, you can only				Fig.17 Wash progress lights
advance through the green lights, not the amber.
		HEAVY DUTY	REGULAR	DELICATE	ALLERGY	PERMANENT
						PRESS
Eco Active Wash*		4 min	4 min	4 min	4 min	–
Agitate time*		12 min	9 min	6 min	9 min	9 min
Wash action		HEAVY DUTY	REGULAR	DELICATE	REGULAR	REGULAR
Wash temp		WARM	WARM	WARM/COLD	HOT	WARM/COLD
Rinse		Spray rinse	Spray rinse	Spray rinse	2 cold	Spray rinse
		+ cold	+ cold	+ cold		+ cold
					deep rinses
		deep rinse	deep rinse	deep rinse		deep rinse
Spin speed		FAST	FAST	SLOW	FAST	SLOW
Spin time		6 min	6 min	4 min	6 min	2 min
* Does not include fill times.
The wash cycles
HEAVY DUTY		For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics.
REGULAR		For medium to lightly soiled cottons, linens, work and play clothes.
DELICATE		For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil.
ALLERGY		Specially designed for asthma sufferers and people with sensitive skin.
PERMANENT PRESS		A more traditional wash for synthetics, blends, and/or delicate fabrics with
		normal soil and clothes which wrinkle easily.

Note: condensation may form on the outside of the washer when using the ALLERGY cycle in cold weather. This is due to the hot water wash temperature and cold outside temperature, and is normal.

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	Wash options
	When you press POWER to turn on your Ecosmart™,
	it will automatically select a:
■■	REGULAR wash cycle
■■	WARM wash temperature

■■AUTO water level

■■	FAST spin speed
	Each of these wash options can be altered to suit
	your wash needs. The following pages explain each
	of the wash options and how to use them.	Note: two lights are used to indicate warm/hot
	In the following diagrams:	and warm/cold wash temperatures.
	( ) = light is on    ( ) = light is off	Fig.18 Selecting wash option

To select wash options

1Select wash cycle.

2Use the up or down arrows, or the options button, to select the wash options you want to use.

3Press START/PAUSE.

Softener/Bleach rinse

Use the SOFTENER/BLEACH RINSE option:

■■If you use liquid fabric softener.

■■If you use bleach.

This option changes the rinse to include a spray and deep rinse, so that the fabric softener/bleach will be dispensed correctly, and the machine sump will be thoroughly cleaned of bleach at the end of the cycle.

Note: we recommend the use of softener dryer sheets because liquid fabric softener has been known to cause an unpleasant build-up inside washing machines (refer to ‘Scrud’ page 23).

In addition, some wash loads are better washed using a cycle with a deep rinse. For instance, garments that have a lot of sand or sawdust in them, or garments where the color still runs. For these loads select the SOFTENER/BLEACH RINSE option, as this will change the rinse to include a deep rinse.

Soak

When you select SOAK your Ecosmart™ will stop at the end of wash and soak for 2 hours before completing the rinse and spin. During soak your washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute.

Fig.19 Selecting the SOFTENER/ BLEACH RINSE option

Fig.20 Selecting the SOAK option

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Time saver

TIME SAVER allows you to shorten the wash cycle for lightly soiled clothes. Selecting this option reduces the wash and spin times.

Time saver can be turned on or off at any time during the cycle.

Water levels

Auto water level

Your Ecosmart™ can automatically select the appropriate water level for the load.

1Place your clothes in the machine and press POWER.

2Select wash cycle (select AUTO water level if not automatically selected).

3Press START/PAUSE.

During fill the machine will pause occasionally to sense the water level. The machine will check if the water level is correct by using a series of two different agitate strokes (this may take over a minute). If it detects that the water level is not enough, it will fill with more water and re-check the level.

■■When washing an unusual load (eg large bulky garments, pillows), we recommend you manually select the water level and select the DELICATE cycle.

■■Manually select the water level if there is already water in the machine.

■■For a large bulky load or large single item (eg comforter) push the load down after the first fill.

Manual water level selection

The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water levels. Select the correct water level by using the mark nearest to the top of the clothes.

■■The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond exactly to the level of water. They indicate the level of dry clothes suitable for the water level.

■■Your Ecosmart™ may occasionally add water during agitation. This is to maintain the water level due to the release of air trapped in the garments.

■■Out of balance loads, tangling or splashover can be caused by selecting a water level that is too high.

Fig.21 Selecting the TIME SAVER option

Fig.22 Selecting the AUTO water level

Fig.23 Water level guide on agitator

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Spin hold

Use the SPIN HOLD option to:

■■ Remove drip dry garments from a mixed load before the wash goes into spin.

■■Minimize wrinkling that is caused when clothes are left sitting

in the machine at the end of the cycle.

When SPIN HOLD is selected, your Ecosmart™ will pause at the end of rinse, beep and the spin light will flash to tell you that it is waiting for another instruction. Press START/PAUSE to begin the spin.

Delay start	Fig.24 Selecting the
	SPIN HOLD option

DELAY START will delay the start of the wash cycle for 1, 3 or 9 hours.

Press DELAY START once for a delay of 1 hour. Press again for 3 hours, a third time for 9 hours (and again to return to normal).

■■Once you press DELAY START your Ecosmart™ will begin the delay period, you do not have to press START/PAUSE.

■■Be careful if using DELAY START for non-colorfast clothes as dyes may run if the clothes are damp.

■■Your Ecosmart™ will not beep at the end of the cycle if DELAY START is selected.

Fig.25 Selecting 1 hour DELAY START option

Clothes care safeguards

To avoid accidentally damaging your clothes, there are a few options that your Ecosmart™ will not accept. For example, you cannot select a hot wash on the DELICATE cycle.

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Customizing the wash cycles

You can program your Ecosmart™ to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the REGULAR cycle to cold wash or set HEAVY DUTY to include a soak.

To customize a cycle

1Press the POWER button.

2Press selected WASH CYCLE button. Hold down for 4 seconds. You will hear two quick beeps and the wash cycle light will flash.

3Select your wash options (eg cold wash, soak).

4Press the WASH CYCLE button again to store your customized cycle.

When you are customizing a wash cycle, you can shorten or lengthen the agitation time.

■■To shorten the agitation time, press ADVANCE to reduce the number of green lights.

■■To increase the agitation time keep pressing ADVANCE until all the green lights are on. (On HEAVY DUTY you can only decrease the wash time.)

Fig.26 Customizing a wash cycle

Fig.27 Customizing the wash progress

Note: unlike the FAVORITE cycle, you cannot customize a wash cycle to start at the rinse or spin stage.

Favorite cycle

FAVORITE cycle lets you design your own wash cycle. FAVORITE can be any wash cycle with any of its wash options, and it can start from any point in the cycle.

	To set your favorite cycle
1	Press the POWER button.
2	Press the FAVORITE cycle button. Hold down for
	4 seconds until you hear two quick beeps and the
	FAVORITE light flashes.
3	Select your favorite cycle (eg REGULAR or DELICATE).
4	Select the wash options (eg SOAK, TIME SAVER). Use	Fig.28 The FAVORITE cycle
	ADVANCE if you want part of a cycle (eg SPIN ONLY).

5Press FAVORITE again to store your favorite cycle.

Note: your Ecosmart™ will remember your FAVORITE cycle, or any other cycle that has been customized, even when unplugged from the wall. It is not possible to program a delayed start into the FAVORITE cycle.