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and User guide |
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Intelligence working for you
75 years of laundry experience has led to the development of one of the world’s most advanced wash systems, the Smart Drive™.
Unlike conventional machines, Smart Drive™ clothes washers 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 1000 rpm, 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 a traditional rinse.
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Contents |
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Installation Instructions |
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Getting started |
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Before you do your first wash |
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Using your EXCELLENCE washer |
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Using your PRIDE washer |
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Lid lock |
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Wash cycles and options |
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Wash cycles and options |
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Wash options and advancing the cycle |
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Water levels |
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Saving water & time – ECO & QUICK WASH options |
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SOAK, SPIN HOLD, DELAY START |
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Washing bulky items, Washing woollens |
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FAVOURITE cycle |
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Customising the wash cycles |
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Before you wash |
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Sorting, Loading |
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Detergent |
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Fabric softener, Scrud |
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Changing pre-set options |
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Option adjustment mode |
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Wash temperatures, Rinse options |
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CONTROLLED COLD, End of cycle beeps, AUTO water level |
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Out of balance recovery routine |
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Machine information |
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Specifications |
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Cleaning your Smart Drive™ |
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Products that might damage your Smart Drive™ |
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Smart Drive™ sounds and beeps, Automatic lint system |
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Saving water |
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Problem solving |
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If your Smart Drive™ beeps for help |
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Operating problems |
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Wash problems |
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Manufacturer’s Warranty |
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Customer Care |
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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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2 Installation instructions
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new
Smart Drive™ please follow the instructions below.
Removing the packaging
1Remove the outer packaging.
2Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom packer one foot at a time.
3Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by pulling it out the front.
4Lift the lid and remove the bowl packer from the bowl.
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Fig.1 Tilt washer backwards to remove packer |
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.
In your clothes washer you will find:
4 rubber inserts for the levelling feet (joined together). 1 hose guide.
2 inlet hoses.
Drain hose
1Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of the machine by pulling the exposed part of the hose downward and outward.
2To 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 20 mm from the end of the guide.
The height of the standpipe or tub should be between 850 – 1200 mm.
The drain hose can be trimmed to length.
3 Place the drain hose in the tub or standpipe.
Pull hose 
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Flex hose |
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Fig.2 Fitting the drain hose guide |
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Inlet hoses
1Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps. There are washers fitted in both ends.
2Connect 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
3 Ensure you have correctly connected hot to hot, and cold to cold.
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Machine end |
Fig.3 Inlet hose ends
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. 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.
1Separate the four rubber foot inserts from the moulding and fit into the feet on the base of the machine.
2Move the machine to its final position (we suggest a minimum clearance of 20 mm each side).
3Adjust the feet (wind down) so the machine is level and cannot rock.
Corner cabinets
Adjustable feet
Rubber insert
Fig.4 Adjusting levelling feet
To check if your machine is level:
Look down on the wash bowl and make sure it sits slightly forward of centre. Close the lid. Visually check that the lid fits evenly on both sides (see Fig.5). If not, adjust one of the front feet slightly until it matches. The diagram on the top and bottom are not correct.
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Wind left foot down |
Lid |
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Wind right foot down |
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To check levelling look |
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4Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses.
5Uncoil power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover and plug into wall socket.
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4 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.1 MPa (150 psi) Min. 34 Pa (5 psi)
Inlet water flow rate: Min. 3 litres/min
Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150 mm.
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.
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. Your Smart Drive™ can be opened while it is filling and agitating. 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 Authorised Repairer.
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Inlet Valve Cap |
Part No. 388491 |
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Hose Inlet Long (2m) |
Part No. 422680 |
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Hose Inlet Large Bore |
Part No. 426123 |
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Drain Hose Extension |
Part No. 425627p |
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Power Cord |
If the power cord of your clothes washer is damaged it must be replaced |
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by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer, as it is not a standard power cord. |
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Getting started |
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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 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.
Before you do your first wash
You owe it to yourself and your Smart Drive™ to have it installed correctly by a technician from a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.
Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:
1Has the basepacker been removed?
2Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’? Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked ‘C’?
3Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend‘ (with no more than 20 mm extended) and on to your standpipe?
4Are the rubber inserts secured into the feet on the base of your machine and is the machine levelled? Refer to ‘Installation instructions’, page 3.
If you have bought a PRIDE model it is a good idea to check the warm fill temperature. (Refer to page 24).
Fig.6 EXCELLENCE washer |
Fig.7 PRIDE washer |
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6 Using your EXCELLENCE 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 20). 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).
EXCELLENCE – WA75T65GW1, WA65T60GW1, WA55T56GW1
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B. Fabric softener
If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator.
Important!
Fabric softener must not be used if you have selected the ECO or QUICK WASH option.
(Refer to ‘Fabric softener’, page 21).
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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 and other wash options (refer to pages 12 – 16).
F. Advance
Use to advance through to the desired part of the wash cycle (refer to page 12).
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G. Start
Press START/PAUSE to start the machine.
If you wish to stop your EXCELLENCE washer
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.
Important!
For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.
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8 Using your PRIDE 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 20). 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).
PRIDE – WA55T56MW1 (MW512)
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B. Fabric softener
If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator.
Important!
Fabric softener must not be used if you have selected the ECO option.
(Refer to ‘Fabric softener’, page 21).
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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. Wash options
Select the WASH TEMPERATURE and other wash options (refer to pages 12 – 16).
F. Advance
Use to advance through to the desired part of the wash cycle (refer to page 12).
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G. Start
Press START/PAUSE to start the machine.
If you wish to stop your PRIDE washer
Press START/PAUSE.
If it is during spray rinse or spin there is a slight delay while the bowl coasts to a stop and the lid is unlocked.
Important!
For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.
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10 Lid lock
Your Smart Drive™ 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 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 LID LOCK light is on, the lid is locked. When the LID LOCK light is off, the lid is not locked and the lid can be opened.
If the LID LOCK light is flashing the lid lock is in 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.
EXCELLENCE
PRIDE
Fig.8 LID LOCK light
Important!
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 LID LOCK light will flash until the lid is closed and START/PAUSE is pressed.
The lid lock 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.
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Spray Rinse |
Locked |
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Deep Rinse |
Unlocked |
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Locked |
Fig.9 Lid lock |
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Important!
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 lid lock.
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