Fisher & Paykel WL70T60DW1 User Guide

Installation instructions

and user guide

AquaSmart™ clothes washer

NZ AU

Contents

Installation instructions 3 Before you do your first wash 6 The unique AquaSmart™ wash 7 Sorting and loading 8 Detergent 10 Fabric Softener 11 AquaSmart™ Safety features 12 Wash cycles 14 LCD MODELS

Getting started quickly 18 LCD AquaSmart™ controls 20 Choosing your wash cycle 22 Changing the wash cycle options 23 Lifestyle cycles (LCD models only) 27

Setting menu (LCD models only) 32

LED MODELS

Getting started quickly 36 Changing the wash cycle options 38

Customising the wash cycles 40 Changing the preset options 41

Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer 46 Before you call for service 48

Solving operating problems 50 Solving wash problems 52 Manufacturer’s warranty 53 Customer Care 54

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Introduction Installation instructions

Welcome to AquaSmart™

Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart™ clothes washer. 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 kind to the environment. Thousands of tonnes of washing and 70 years of laundry experience have been programmed into your clothes washer to help give you the best possible performance.

Your AquaSmart™ clothes washer works differently from a conventional washer. It is a “High Efficiency” machine utilising innovative technology to wash in less water and take great care of your clothes. Similarly, taking extra care in the way you use your high efficiency washer will help ensure you make the most of its capabilities.

The revolutionary, super water efficient wash action of your AquaSmart™ washer means that it is no longer necessary to wash using a full bowl of water. This innovative wash action relies on maintaining a small volume of water for the wash load to ensure the best wash results. Please be aware that the water level for this washer is fully automatic, with the machine’s “smarts” choosing the appropriate water volume for you. This means that there is no option to select your water level.

It is especially important that you take the time to read these instructions carefully before you begin using your machine. Like all High Efficiency washers, a little extra care in how you sort your clothes (particularly in terms of their fabric type, colour and how soiled they are) and in choosing your cycle and detergent, will ensure that you get the best possible wash result.

Unpacking

To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart™ clothes 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.

Fig.2 Tilt washer backwards to remove packer

Important!

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

Installation

In your clothes washer you will find:

4 rubber inserts for the levelling feet (joined together). 1 hose guide. 2 white inlet hoses.

Pull hose through guide

(20 mm) maximum

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

Fig.1a LCD model Fig.1b LED model

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 go to our website www.fisherpaykel.com or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

Drain hose

Carefully pull the 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.

Flex hose guide apart

Fig.3 Fitting the drain hose guide

Standpipe 850 – 2400 mm

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.

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.

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Installation instructions Installation instructions

Water supply

This clothes washer should be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply otherwise some

cycles may not function correctly. 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 a fault or cause damage to the machine. 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. Inlet Water Static Pressure of between 3psi (20kPa) and 150psi (1MPa) is required.

(If using a header tank then the top of the header tank must be at least 2 metres above the top of

your clothes washer). Minimum flow rate from the tap supplying the clothes washer should be greater than 6 litres/min (assumes 12.7mm (1/2 inch) diameter pipes). Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150 mm.

Inlet hoses

Note: 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 white inlet hoses to the

taps (there are washers fitted in both ends).

Connect the elbow ends of the white inlet hoses to the

machine inlet valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back of the machine.

Tap end

Fig.4 Inlet hose ends

Machine end

H=Hot C=Cold

Electrical

This appliance must be supplied with a 230V - 240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, 450W electrical supply.

Levelling your machine

It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin

performance and effective detergent and fabric softener dispensing.

Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the moulding and

fit into the feet on the base of the machine.

Move the machine to its final position. (We suggest a

minimum clearance of 20 mm each side).

Adjust the feet so the machine is level and cannot rock.

Turn on the water and check all hose connections for

Adjustable feet

Rubber insert

Fig.5 Adjusting levelling feet

leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses.

Uncoil power cord and plug into wall socket.

Lid

Fig.6 To assess levelling check lid alignment

Correct

Incorrect

To check levelling look down on the wash bowl

Wind left foot down (out) to correct

Topdeck

Topdeck Wind right foot down (out) to correct

Topdeck

Clothes washer safety

This clothes washer is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Your AquaSmart™ can only be opened during the initial fill stage. Once the fill is complete, the lid will be locked for safety reasons. Please supervise young children to ensure they do not play with this clothes washer.

Important!

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.

Accessories and spare parts

Available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.

Hose Inlet Long (2 m) - Part No. 422680 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 Service Centre, as it is not a standard power cord.

Hose Inlet Large Bore - Part No. 426123,

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Before you do your ﬁrst wash The unique AquaSmart™ wash

You owe it to yourself and your AquaSmart™ to have it installed correctly by an authorised service agent.

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’ hose guide (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, pages 3-5.

AquaSmart™ water consumption

Models

8kg capacity LCD &LED

Regular High

Load Size

8 kg capacity 82 L 165 L – –

7 kg capacity – – 72 L 159 L

5 kg 69 L 147 L 66 L 141 L

3 kg 60 L 123 L 60 L 117 L

1 kg 54 L 88 L 52 L 77 L

*Regular High Efficiency is the default wash cycle for AquaSmart™.

Efficiency*

Regular

Conventional

7kg capacity LCD & LED

Regular High

Efficiency*

Models

Regular

Conventional

The AquaSmart™ washer has two modes of washing, High Efficiency and Conventional. Both modes start the same way, with a Detergent Activating wash.

Detergent Activating wash

AquaSmart™ fills the bowl at the selected water temperature, with just enough water so the clothes are saturated. This small amount of sudsy water flows through the clothes, up a specially designed portal and back onto the clothes in a waterfall effect. This thoroughly dissolves and activates the detergent.

High Efficiency mode

In the High Efficiency mode the AquaSmart™ then fills with just enough cool water to lift the clothes off the low profile agitator so when it rotates, the clothes gently roll over each other. This wash gives you the benefit of water savings, using similar quantities of water to most front loaders.

Conventional mode

The Conventional mode is the immersion wash all Top Loader users are familiar with. However, this mode still uses less water than that of other top loaders which utilise the immersion wash. After the Detergent Activating wash the AquaSmart™ fills with cold water until the clothes are submerged, and gently turns the clothes over. We recommend this mode when the dilution effect of water can solve or prevent common wash problems. For example, when dye or colour run can be a problem (ie. new, dark-coloured garments), or when washing sandy towels. The SHEETS cycle uses the Conventional mode.

Some cycles can be used in both modes, whilst others work in only one.

Fig.7 Detergent Activating wash

Fig.8 High Efficiency wash

Fig.9 Conventional wash

AquaSmart™ capacity

AquaSmart™ offers a generous 7 kg or 8 kg capacity. The list below outlines what is included in a 7 kg or 8kg wash load (in accordance with AS/NZS 2040.1:2005).

8kg Load 7kg Load

3 Sheets (double) 5 Pillowcases 2 Sheets (double) 4 Pillowcases

4 Bath towels 5 Shorts 6 Bath towels 7 Shorts

3 Tablecloths 8 Wash cloths 2 Tablecloths 6 Wash cloths

5 Shirts 6 Handkerchiefs 3 Shirts 4 Handkerchiefs

5 T-shirts 4 T-shirts

Note: The above load compositions are indicative only, we recommend for everyday use that you separate out your sheets and wash them on the specially designed SHEETS cycle.

High Efficiency Conventional

Regular

Heavy Duty

Sheets –

Delicate

Easy Iron –

Colours –

Whites (LCD models only)

Bulky –

These two wash modes mean that your AquaSmart™ washer gives you the best of both worlds, to suit any laundry situation.

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Sorting and loading Sorting and loading

Sorting

Care labels

Care labels will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed. Please read them carefully.

Soil

Sort clothes according to the type and amount of soil. Some soils suit warmer washes, eg. oily soils, while others are best washed in cold water, eg. mud, blood.

Colour

Sort white/light-coloured fabrics from coloured fabrics.

Lint

ALWAYS wash lint givers and lint collectors separately (especially if intending to wash a number of colours). Where possible, turn lint collectors inside out.

Before you load

Check pockets

Loose items can damage both your AquaSmart™ and your clothes.

Close zippers, hooks and eyes

This is to make sure that these items do not snag on other clothes.

Mend any torn garments or loose buttons

Tears or holes may become larger during washing. Remove any loose bra wires as they can damage your washing machine and/or dryer.

Pretreat any stains

Make sure you use an appropriate surface to apply treatments. Do not use the lid of the machine, as damage may occur.

For a balanced load

Place items directly into the wash bowl. Do not wrap large items, such as sheets, around the low profile agitator.

Place them around the edge of the bowl.

A mixture of small and large items will wash the best (remember to separate out

sheets and select the SHEETS cycle for these).

Examples of care label symbols.

Lint Givers Lint Collectors

Towels Synthetics

Chenille Corduroy

Nappies Polyester cottons

Machine Washable

Warm 40°C max

Warm Rinse Well

Normal Spin

Do not bleach

Do not tumble dry

Dry in shade

Warm iron

Dry Cleanable

Important!

Please do not, under any circumstances, attempt to wash an electric blanket in your AquaSmart™ washer. It is not recommended that you wash curtains in your AquaSmart™. Sunlight makes them brittle and they may disintegrate during washing.

You may notice that your AquaSmart™ clothes washer behaves differently from your previous washer. Your AquaSmart™, like all High Efficiency washers, has a fully automatic water level. This means that, like front loaders, the selection of the water level is left entirely up to the washer. This ensures optimum wash performance and water savings. Should you wish to use more water, simply select a Conventional cycle (refer to Conventional mode, page 7).

Sorting and loading explained

Like front loading machines your AquaSmart™ uses much less water and energy than traditional top loading clothes washers. It is important that you sort your wash load to ensure optimum wash performance.

SHEETS – Separate out sheets and duvet covers and use the SHEETS cycle which has been especially designed for these items. Ensure that duvet/doona covers are buttoned or zipped up. To get the best possible wash for sheets, load these items around the edge of the bowl rather than directly across the low profile agitator.

COLOURED ITEMS – Dye or colour run can be a problem with High Efficiency washers, so separate highly coloured garments especially when they are new and have not been washed many times. Choose the COLOURS cycle. Most dye transfer occurs when clothes are left too long in the machine at the completion of the cycle so try not to leave your coloured clothes lingering in the machine.

BULKY ITEMS – Duvet/doona, sleeping bags, ski jackets/blankets and throws are all items which tend to behave unusually in a clothes washer. The lighter ones tend to float, while a large blanket can get very heavy and make spinning difficult. Your AquaSmart™ has a specific BULKY cycle option designed to take care of these washing challenges.

CREASABLES – When you are concerned about creasing or wrinkling we recommend you use the EASY IRON cycle. Alternatively, select one of the Conventional cycles. The extra water used by these cycles will help to reduce creasing. Reducing the spin speed of the wash may also help (refer to page 25 (LCD) or 38 (LED)).

JEANS – These heavy items can be responsible for damaging other items in the wash and require special attention when it comes to washing them. We feel that they should be washed separately using the COLOURS cycle or the JEANS cycle (LCD models only, see page 28). Hint: turn your jeans inside-out before washing to help maintain their appearance.

SOIL – Very dirty, sandy, or linty loads are best washed separately to prevent transfer onto other garments. It may be that you have new towels that create lots of lint or very sandy beach gear. We suggest using a Conventional cycle in this circumstance or selecting the fabric softener rinse as this will give an extra deep rinse. (ie. turn SOFTENER ON. Note: there is no need to add fabric softener to the dispenser in this instance. Refer to pages 25 (LCD) or 38 (LED)).

DELICATES – To take extra special care of delicate items, we suggest using the DELICATE cycle. A HANDWASH cycle is also available (LCD models only, see page 28).

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Detergent

Fabric softener

Choosing the right detergent

Your AquaSmart™ is a High Efficiency clothes washer and needs a Low Sudsing Detergent to prevent oversudsing problems. This is the same type of detergent Front Loaders use and are labelled, “Lows Suds”, “Matic” or “High Efficiency”.

We recommend the use of liquid detergents for best results. This is particularly important when washing dark garments.

When washing woollens use a wool detergent but use it sparingly as these are usually very high foaming. Do not use soap flakes or soap powders.

How much detergent?

Use the instructions stated on the detergent label as a guide to the correct amount to use. The correct amount of detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes and the size of your load. Jeans and work clothes may need more and towels less.

If you have over-foaming problems reduce your dosage. If your clothes are not clean enough, try using a bit more.

Where do I put my detergent?

Pour your detergent into the detergent dispenser, located on the left side of the washer. We recommend that you measure your detergent first.

Choosing the right cycle

If you wish to use fabric softener you will need to select the SOFTENER option which will give you a deep rinse. If SOFTENER is not selected, the softener will not be dispensed.

For instructions on selecting the SOFTENER option please refer to pages 19 and 25 (LCD models) or pages 37 and 38 (LED models).

Adding the fabric softener

Measure the softener out into the cap and pour into the fabric softener dispenser. The softener will remain in the top of the dispenser until the deep rinse where water flushes it into the bowl. Note: If you fill beyond the MAX mark, the overflow will pour fabric softener into the bowl prematurely and contribute to scrud (described below).

Fig.11 Adding softener into the fabric softener dispenser

Cleaning the dispenser

The funnel of the fabric softener dispenser (the top) clicks off easily. Simply place a finger down the centre and lift. The remaining siphon tube and fabric softener well is not removable and needs to be wiped clean with hot water and an old toothbrush periodically. If the siphon tube looks partially blocked use a cotton bud to clean.

You will notice that most of the detergent placed in the dispenser will fall into the machine. It will remain in an area separated from your clothes until the machine begins to fill. As the washer fills, the dispenser will be flushed of any residue. The detergent is then mixed with water, and specially designed ribs at the bottom of the bowl help to rapidly dissolve the detergent to ensure optimum wash performance.

Fig.10 Adding detergent to the detergent dispenser

Fig.12 Removing the fabric softener funnel

Scrud

Scrud is the name of the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when fabric softener comes into contact with detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault in the machine. If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on the clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer.

If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend:

Use it sparingly. Measure it carefully to ensure you do not fill above the MAX level. Clean the dispenser as soon as the cycle has finished. Clean your machine regularly using the CLEAN ME cycle (see page 46). Cold water washing increases the chance of this build-up occurring. We recommend a warm or hot wash at regular intervals, eg. every 5

wash.

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AquaSmart™ safety featuresAquaSmart™ safety features

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 AquaSmart™ has been pre-programmed to know when this hazard is created, and drain the wash water to a safe level. If you pause your AquaSmart™ 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, removing any potential hazard. A warning message will be displayed (LCD models), or the machine will beep (LED models) to warn you prior to AUTO DRAIN being activated.

Lid lock

Your AquaSmart™ washer is able to lock its lid during hazardous parts of the wash cycle, to provide extra safety for you and your family while it is operating.

The Lid Lock symbol (padlock) appears in the top right hand corner of the screen (LCD models), and on the left hand side of the control panel (LED models), 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 unlocked during the initial phase of the wash. This will enable you to pre-dissolve detergent and add or remove clothing before the wash begins.

If the lid is left open, your AquaSmart™ washer will be unable to lock the lid, and the cycle will be halted. The machine will beep to alert you, LCD models will display a message on the screen or the Lid Lock symbol will flash to alert you if you have an LED model. If this occurs, ensure that the lid is closed and press START/PAUSE.

Important!

Do not put anything down the Lid Lock slot in the top deck. Do not try to disable the Lid Lock.

Ensure that children or infirmed persons are well supervised when around your AquaSmart™ washer, especially when you are using hot water, as the lid can be opened during the fill portion of the cycle.

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Wash cycles

Your AquaSmart™ washer has a number of wash cycles to suit your laundering needs. Selecting the most appropriate cycle for each particular wash load will help ensure you get the best possible wash result.

Wash cycles explained

Regular – High Efficiency Mode

For normally soiled everyday cotton loads, eg. towels, t-shirts, shorts, shirts.

Regular – High Efficiency Mode Off

For everyday loads where extra water is an advantage. For example when

Regular

Wash Time 12 – 15 mins 12 – 15 mins

Wash action Regular High Efficiency Regular Conventional

Wash temp Warm/Cold Warm/Cold

Rinse sequence Aqua Rinse (shower) Spray/Deep

Spin Fast (1000 rpm) Fast (1000 rpm)

Heavy

Wash Time 15 mins 15 mins

Wash action Heavy High Efficiency Heavy Conventional

Wash temp Warm Warm

Rinse sequence Aqua Rinse (shower) Spray/Deep

Spin Fast (1000 rpm) Fast (1000 rpm)

Sheets

Wash Time n/a 15 – 17 mins

Wash action Sheets Conventional

Wash temp Warm

Rinse sequence Spray/Deep

Spin Fast (1000 rpm)

the load is linty, sandy, or dye run is possible.

High Efficiency Activated

(Default Mode)

Heavy – High Efficiency Mode

Recommended cycle for heavily soiled durable garments, eg. tea towels, rugby shorts, children’s clothes.

Heavy – High Efficiency Mode Off

For heavily soiled durable garments when you want to use more water.

High Efficiency Activated

(Default Mode)

Sheets – High Efficiency Mode

Unavailable.

Sheets – High Efficiency Mode Off

Recommended cycle for sheets, tablecloths, doonas/duvet covers.

High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF

High Efficiency OFF

(Default Mode)

Wash cycles explained

Delicate – High Efficiency Mode

For delicate or valuable lightly soiled clothes.

Delicate – High Efficiency Mode Off

Delicate

Wash Time 6 mins 6 mins

Wash action Delicate High Efficiency Delicate Conventional

Wash temp Warm/Cold Warm/Cold

Rinse sequence Aqua Rinse (shower) Spray/Deep

Spin Slow (300 rpm) Slow (300 rpm)

Easy Iron

Wash Time n/a 12 mins

Wash action Regular Conventional

Wash temp Warm/Cold

Rinse sequence Spray/Deep

Spin Slow (300 rpm)

Colours

Wash Time n/a 12 – 15 mins

Wash action Regular Conventional

Wash temp Cold

Rinse sequence Spray/Deep

Spin Fast (1000 rpm)

For when you want to wash your delicates in more water.

High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF

(Default Mode)

Easy Iron – High Efficiency Mode

Unavailable.

Easy Iron – High Efficiency Mode Off

Recommended cycle for minimising creasing.

High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF

(Default Mode)

Colours – High Efficiency Mode

Unavailable.

Colours – High Efficiency Mode Off

Recommended cycle for washing coloured items that may release dye during the wash.

High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF

(Default Mode)

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