
INSTALLATION GUIDE
FRONT LOADING CLOTHES WASHER
WH1260P, WH1260F & WH1060P models
NZ AU
IMPORTANT!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN
IMPORTANT!
INSTALL PRODUCT CORRECTLY
The washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the installation instructions before it is used.
Refer to the User guide for full details.
2 REMOVE PACKAGING
Remove the packaging, polystyrene packer and lift the product off the base.
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Remove the hose(s) and accessories.
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3 REMOVE TRANSIT SAFETY BOLTS
The clothes washer is fitted with transit safety bolts at the rear to avoid possible damage to the interior during transportation.
IMPORTANT!
The transit bolts MUST be removed prior to operation of the machine.
Failure to remove these will result in damage to the machine.
Note: the transit bolts MUST be removed in order to use the power cord.
To remove the bolts
Use a spanner or socket to unscrew and remove all
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4transit bolts at the back of the washer (A).
Pull the black rubber grommets to remove the bolt,
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grommet and white plastic spacers from the machine (B).
Retain these for future use.
A
Remove the transit safety bolts
Move the drain hose from the plastic clasp andclasps
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onthe side of the transit braces.
B
Remove the drain hose

3 REMOVE TRANSIT SAFETY BOLTS CONTD...
Remove the 10 transit brace screws from the left and
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right sides, and near the centre of the top brace (C).
Remove the braces (D). Keep the braces and screws
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for future use.
C
D
Remove the transit brace screws
Remove (pull out) the two transit rods located below
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the two lower transit bolt holes and retain for future
use (E).
Remove the transit rods
Remove the yellow safety clip from the power cord.
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Cover the transit bolt holes with the plastic plugs
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(provided). Push to clip into place (F).
Cover bolt holes with plastic plugs
4 LEVEL YOUR MACHINE
Before positioning the machine in its final position, check that the machine is level, front to back
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andside to side.
Manoeuvre the product into its final position (we suggest a minimum clearance of 20mm eachside).
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Use a spirit level to check that the machine is level. If needed, pull the machine out then loosen the
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lock nut using the spanner provided. Wind the feet up or down to correctly level themachine.
Use the spanner provided to tighten the lock nuts against the base of the machine and lock thefeet
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intoposition.
Remove the braces
E
F
5 CONNECT TO THE WATER SUPPLY
IMPORTANT!
The hot water temperature should not exceed 65°C. Temperatures above this may make the machine fault or cause damage
tothe machine.
The cold water should not exceed 35°C.
SPECIFICATIONS WH1260F WH1060P/WH1260P
Inlet water static pressure Max. 1MPa(150psi), Min. 50kPa(7.2psi) Max. 1MPa (150psi), Min. 30kPa (4.5psi)
Inlet water flow rate Min. 8litres/minute Min. 6 litres/minute
6 CONNECT INLET HOSES
Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps and the elbow ends to the
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corresponding machine inlet valves. The hot valve is colour coded orange to make this easier.
Tighten the inlet hose ends by hand until the hose seal makes contact with the tap sealing
face and then tighten a further half-turn. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses.
Turn the taps on and check for leaks. Check for leaks again after 24hours.
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Straight
(tap) end
(machine) end
Elbow

7 DRAIN HOSE
Drain hose placement in a stand pipe or tub
To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe the hose guide must be fitted to
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the drain hose. The height of the standpipe or tub should be between 600 – 1000mm.
Secure the hose guide so it cannot become dislodged from the standpipe or tub.
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IMPORTANT!
If the drain hose is placed on the ground or if the standpipe or tub is less than
600mm high, thewashing machine will continuously drain while being filled (siphon).
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.
Attaching drain hose to spigot
Guide the drain hose through the hose guide.
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Secure the hose guide to the back wall of cupboard using a screw.
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The height of the drain hose should be between 600 – 1000mm from ground level.
Attach the drain hose to the spigot and secure using a hose clamp to ensure the
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blanking insert is cleared from the spigot.
Check for leaks.
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8 TEST THE INSTALLATION
Pull hose
through
guide
Attaching drain
hose to spigot
(20mm)
maximum
Standpipe 600 – 1000mm
Fitting the drain hose guide
Height 600 – 1000mm
from ground
Check the operation of the machine using the following procedure:
Press ‘POWER’ and turn dial to ‘Quick’, then touch .
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Check that the hoses are not leaking at the machine and tap end, while waiting until you see water appear in the drum.
Touch then press ‘POWER’ to stop the cycle and turn the machine off.
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Press ‘POWER’ again, turn the dial to ‘Spin’ and touch .
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Check the outlet hose is firmly secured in a standpipe or tub, or to a spigot and the machine pumps out and spins.
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9 FINAL CHECKLIST
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INSTALLER
Have the transit bolts been removed?
Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’
(with no more than 20mm extended) and hooked
into your standpipe?
Is the hot hose connected to the Hot valve?
Is the cold hose connected to the Cold valve?
Is the machine correctly levelled and feet locked?
Have you performed the installation test cycle?
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troubleshooting tips. We recommend that you also refer to your User guide to ensure:
Your product is correctly installed, and that it is level
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You are familiar with its normal operation.
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