Fisher & Paykel WA70T60FW1, WA80T65FW1 Installation and Operating Instructions

FabricSmart™ clothes washer

Installation instructions

and User guide

NZ AU SG

Intelligence working for you

The FabricSmart™ washer is born from 75 years of Fisher and Paykel laundry innovation. With sophisticated electronics and a revolutionary direct drive motor, it cleans and cares for your clothes as never before.

Unlike conventional machines, FabricSmart™ clothes washers use intelligence to continually 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

Two powerful microprocessors control every aspect of the FabricSmart™ washer, allowing it to continually monitor and respond to each wash. This intelligence is the result of many years of testing and fine-tuning, giving you the best possible performance.

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.

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

FabricSmart™ has no mechanical brake, pulleys or gears, which means fewer moving parts and greater reliability.

Eco Active™ wash system

The FabricSmart™ washing method uses a combination of front loader and top loader washing technologies – boosting dirt and soil removal while conserving energy.

Agitator

Flexible fins on the agitator work in conjunction with the motor to understand your wash. Delicate fabrics will slither around the fins, whereas heavy fabrics will move with more resistance. Sensors in the motor measure this resistance to effectively “feel” the load, sensing the type of fabric in the load.

The Eco (Save Water++) option

Designed to make every drop count, using up to 25% less water than the traditional Water Saver rinse, without compromising on wash performance.

Contents

Installation instructions 2 Before you do your first wash 5 Getting started quickly 6 Wash options

How Dirty, Washer feedback 8

Eco Active™ wash 9 Lid lock 10 Water consumption 11 The Lifestyles/Options button

Selecting, Customising 12

Options

Temperature, Water Level 13 Wash Advance, Spin, How Dirty, Delay Start, Drip Dry, Soak, Save Time 14 Save Water, Traditional Wash, Settings 15

Adjusting the wash settings

Wash Temp, Auto Water Level 16 Default Rinse, Easy Iron Spin Speed, Out Of Balance Recovery 17 End of Cycle Beeps, Re-set Defaults, Display 18

Lifestyles cycles 19 Wash Advance and Temperature 22

Sorting and loading 23 Washing difficult items 24 Detergent 25 Fabric softener 27 Caring for your clothes washer 28 Machine information 29 If your FabricSmart™ beeps for help 30 Operating problems 32 All about wash problems 33 Manufacturer’s Warranty 34 Customer Care 36

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.

Installation instructions

Unpacking

To ensure the best performance from your new FabricSmart™ 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.

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!

Fig.1 Tilt washer backwards to remove bottom packer

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

Installation

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:

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1 hose guide.

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2 inlet hoses.

Drain hose

Carefully pull the grey drain hose out from the

back of the machine by pulling the exposed part of the hose downwards and outwards.

To guide the drain hose over the tub or

standpipe the hose guide MUST be fitted to the drain hose.

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 – 1200 mm.

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

Fig.2 Fitting the drain hose guide

(20 mm) maximum

Standpipe 850 – 1200 mm

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). Connect the red connector hose to hot, and blue connector hose to cold (if your hoses are colour-coded).

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

inlet valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back of the machine. H = Hot

C = Cold

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

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 or kinks are identified, or leaks are found.

Levelling your machine

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

Move the machine to its final position (we suggest

a minimum clearance of 20 mm each side).

Adjust the feet (by winding down or up to suit)

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

Diagram 1

Wind left foot down (out) to correct

Lid alignment

Fig.4 Adjusting the levelling feet

If it does not look like the

Lid

Tap end

Fig.3 Inlet hose ends

Corner cabinets

Adjustable feet

Rubber insert

Diagram 2

Machine end

Correct

Wind right foot down

Incorrect

To check levelling look down on the wash bowl

Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Check for leaks again after 24 hours.

(out) to correct

Fig.5 To assess levelling, check lid alignment

Topdeck

Lid

Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses.

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

Installation instructions

Water supply

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For best operating conditions your hot water should be approximately 65°C. Your hot water should not exceed 75°C or your cold water exceed 35°C. Temperatures above these may cause the machine to fault or cause damage to the machine.

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If you have an uncontrolled water-heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating) you should have a tempering device fitted. This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within safe limits. For the most suitable type of tempering device we recommend you contact a local plumber or plumbing supply merchant.

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

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Inlet water flow rate: Min. 3 litres/min

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

Draining

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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.

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

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Draining must comply with local by-laws.

Clothes washer safety

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This clothes washer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or those lacking experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction about use of the washer by a person responsible for their safety.

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Your FabricSmart™ can be opened while it is filling and agitating. Once agitation is complete, the lid will be locked. Please supervise young children around the washer.

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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.

Inlet Valve Cap Part No. 388491p

Hose Inlet Long (2 m) 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 first wash

Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart™ 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 FabricSmart™ 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:

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 20 mm extended) and onto

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 3.

Washer capacities

Machine Size Capacity (dry weight)

Large 8 kg

Medium 7 kg

Note: WA10T65F/WA85T60F models have different capacity specifications based on country standards. Refer to the serial plate on back of the product.

To check what size your washer is look on the back of the topdeck. The word “Large” or “Medium” will be embossed.

Fig.6 FabricSmart™ washer

Getting started quickly

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Place load evenly around the agitator (refer to Sorting and Loading, page 23).

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Remove the fabric softener dispenser.

Detergent

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Follow the instructions on the detergent package.

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Use the mark on the agitator nearest to the top of the clothes as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use.

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Pour the detergent down the centre of the agitator stem.

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Replace the fabric softener dispenser (this stops small articles falling down the centre of the agitator). Refer to Detergent, page 25.

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Touch to activate your FabricSmart™ washer.

The screen in the middle of the panel will display the wash cycles and options available, your

wash selections, wash progress during the cycle, and how long the wash has to go.

The first screen to appear after the Welcome screen is “How Dirty?”

Use the scroll ( ) buttons to select the soil level that best suits your load.

Note: these buttons are also used to navigate through the wash cycle and option menus.

Touch and let FabricSmart™ do the rest for you.

To choose a cycle other than the default, and/or any wash options, use the button.

Use the button to confirm your selection.

Use the button to go back to the previous step.

Getting started quickly

Wash progress

As the washer progresses through the cycle the following symbols will be shown on the display screen to indicate progression

Filling Eco

Active

Wash

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Sensing

Water

Level

Fig.7 FabricSmart™ clothes washer control panel

Sensing

Fabric

Type

Wash Spray

Rinse

Deep Rinse

Spin Delay

Start

Wash cycles

There are four Fabric Care cycles and 13 specially designed Lifestyles cycles to make washing simpler and easier.

Fabric Care Lifestyles

Favourite Family Sports Stains Extras

Auto Sensing Save your

Easy Iron Duvet/Doona Muddy Tomato Max Wash

Wool Allergy Sports Shoes Blood/Grass

Handwash Beach Gear Fruit/Wine

Refer to pages 19 – 22 for more information about these cycles.

favourite wash settings to create your ideal cycle

Nappy Rinse Sweaty Chocolate Bowl Clean

Wash options

How Dirty?

Your FabricSmart™ washer will automatically choose the medium soil level (three HOW DIRTY bars). This setting has been designed for your average, everyday load. However, some loads may need more or less washing depending on the amount of soil on the clothes. For example, a load of dirty jeans will need the soil level increased while a bath towel used only once will only need a low soil level.

Stained

This is a special wash action that alternates washing with four short soaks to help remove stains from your garments (eg three minutes agitation, four minutes soak, three minutes agitation, etc). STAINED will use a medium soil level agitation.

Note: this cycle is for general stains, if you have a specific stain (ie blood, grass, fruit, wine, chocolate or tomato) use one of the STAINS cycles (refer to pages 21 and 22).

Fig.8 Choosing the soil level

Once you have selected the soil level all you need to do is touch machine will automatically sense the correct water level and wash action for your load (the default cycle is AUTO SENSING). We recommend letting the machine do the thinking for you! However, if you wish to customise some wash options, please refer to pages 12 – 15.

to begin the wash. The

Washer feedback

Your FabricSmart™ washer will display which stage of the cycle the machine is at and how many minutes the wash cycle has to go, so you can tell at a glance when your washing will be finished.

The number of minutes to go is displayed from the beginning of the agitation wash, as the load

size and fabric type have to be determined before the cycle time can be calculated.

A series of symbols are also displayed on the screen to indicate where in the cycle the washer is

up to (refer to page 7).

Eco Active™ wash

The Eco Active™ wash, is a unique washing method that uses a combination of front loader and top loader washing technologies. This dual action wash gives excellent wash performance and means you retain the convenience and capacity of a top loading machine while introducing the gentle cascade wash action and energy efficiency of a front loader.

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

The FabricSmart™ 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 through the clothes, 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, boosting soil removal and accelerating the wash process.

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

Fig.9 Eco Active™ wash

After recirculating the sudsy water through the clothes for 2 – 5 minutes, your FabricSmart™ washer will fill with just enough cool water to suspend the clothes in solution. Your washer will then sense the average fabric type of the load and begin the agitation wash. Agitating massages the soil off the fibres and away from the clothes. Due to its concentrated headstart the clothes require less agitation than a conventional top loader washer.

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 are wanting hot water in the agitation wash, you will need to choose a TRADITIONAL WASH in the OPTIONS menu (refer to page 15).

Fig.10 Agitation wash

Lid lock

Your FabricSmart™ 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.

A Lid lock symbol (

) appears in the corner of the screen when locked (it disappears when

Fig.11 Lid lock in use

unlocked), letting you know at a glance if you can open the lid or not.

In short, it means you can open the lid while your FabricSmart™ is filling, agitating and draining, but not while it is spinning, allowing you to add or remove clothes, dissolve detergent or add fabric softener (that is if you do not want to use the Automatic Fabric Softener Dispenser).

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

Eco Active™ Unlocked

Fill Unlocked

Agitate Unlocked

Spray Rinse Locked

Deep Rinse Unlocked

Spin Locked

Fig.12 Lid lock mechanism

Important!

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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 a message will appear in the display screen saying “Help! I can’t LOCK THE LID. Close lid and press START”.

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Do not put anything down the slot in the top deck.

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Do not try to disable the lid lock.

Keep children away from the machine especially when you are using hot water as the lid can be opened during fill and agitate.

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