Fisher & Paykel WL80T65D, WL70T60D User Manual

Installation instructions

and user guide

AquaSmart™ clothes washer

WL80T65D & WL70T60D

NZ AU

Contents

Installation instructions 2
Before you do your first wash

Checklist, Water consumption, Capacity

Getting started quickly
The unique AquaSmart™ wash

Sorting and loading
Detergent
Fabric softener
Changing the wash cycle options

Wash cycles explained 13
Wash cycle options explained
Auto drain
Lid lock

Customising the wash cycles
Changing pre-set options 20

Wash temperatures/Controlled cold
Aqua rinse/End of cycle beeps
Out-of-balance recovery routine/Reset back to factory settings
Control panel lighting

Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer
ABC washing guide
Before you call for service

If your AquaSmart™ beeps for help 31
Solving operating problems
Solving wash problems

Manufacturer’s warranty
Customer care

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Introduction

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 significantly less water and take
great care of your clothes.

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 ‘smarts’ choosing
the appropriate water volume for you. This means that there is no option to select your
water level.

It is 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 and
choose your cycle and detergent will ensure that you get the best possible wash result.

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

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.

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Installation instructions

Unpacking

To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart™
clothes washer please follow the instructions below.

Removing the packaging

1

Remove the outer packaging.

2

Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom

packer one foot at a time.

3

Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by

pulling it out the front.

4

Lift the lid and remove the bowl packer from the bowl.

5

Remove the hoses and accessories.

6

Keep the bottom packer and bowl packer in case they are

required for future transit.

Fig.1 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

Drain hose

1

Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of

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

2

To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe

the hose guide MUST be fitted to the drain hose.

Flex hose
guide apart

Standpipe 850 – 2400 mm

To prevent siphoning:

The drain hose should not extend more than

Fig.2 Fitting the drain hose guide

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.

3

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.

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 recommended.

(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

1

Connect the straight ends of the white inlet hoses to the

taps (there are washers fitted in both ends).

2

Connect the elbow ends of the white inlet hoses to the

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

H=Hot C=Cold

Tap end

Fig.3 Inlet hose ends

Machine end

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Electrical

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

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Installation instructions

Levelling your machine

It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin

performance and effective detergent and fabric softener
dispensing.

1

Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the moulding and

fit into the feet on the base of the machine.

2

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

minimum clearance of 20 mm each side).

3

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

4

Turn on the water and check all hose connections for

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

5

Uncoil power cord and plug into wall socket.

Adjustable feet

Rubber insert

Fig.4 Adjusting levelling feet

Lid

Lid

Lid

Fig.5 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.

Inlet Valve Cap - Part No. 388491,
Hose Inlet Large Bore - Part No. 426123,
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 Long (2 m) ­Drain Hose Extension - Part No. 425627p

Part No. 422680

Before you do your rst 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:

1

Has the basepacker been removed?

2

Is the hot water hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’?

Is the cold water hose connected to the cold valve marked ‘C’?

3

Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’ hose guide (with no

more than 20 mm extended) and onto your standpipe?

4

Are the rubber inserts secured into the feet on the base of your

machine and is the machine levelled?

Refer to Installation instructions, pages 2 – 4.

AquaSmart™ water consumption

Model WL80T65D Model WL70T60D

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

1 kg

Efficiency*

60 L 123 L 60 L 117 L

54 L 88 L 52 L 77 L

Regular

Conventional

Regular High

Efficiency*

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Regular

Conventional

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

AquaSmart™ capacity

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

7kg Load 8kg Load

2 Sheets (double)

6 Bath towels 7 Shorts 4 Bath towels 5 Shorts

2 Tablecloths

3 Shirts

4 T-shirts 5 T-shirts

We recommend for everyday use that you separate out your sheets and wash them on the
specially designed SHEETS cycle.

4 Pillowcases 3 Sheets (double) 5 Pillowcases

6 Wash cloths 3 Tablecloths 8 Wash cloths

4 Handkerchiefs 5 Shirts 6 Handkerchiefs

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Getting started quickly

It is important to sort your clothes, particularly by colour, as well as separating out sheets and
washing them on the SHEETS cycle (refer to page 9 for more details on sorting and loading).
Close bra clasps, do up zippers and check pockets.
Place your clothes evenly around the wash bowl.

Detergent

Although your AquaSmart™ is a Top Loader, this High Efficiency washer has been designed for
use with Low Sudsing, ‘HE’ or ‘Front Loader’ type detergent. For example Fab® Front Loader
concentrate, or Persil®/Omo® low suds concentrate.
AquaSmart™ offers a detergent dispenser for your convenience, located on the front, left hand
side of the top deck.
For detergent dose, please follow the manufacturer’s directions, outlined on the detergent
package.
Pour the detergent down the detergent dispenser.
For more information on detergent and fabric softener please refer to pages 11 – 12.

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Fig.6 AquaSmart™ control panel

Getting started quickly

1

PRESS POWER to activate your AquaSmart™ washer.

2

Select the desired WASH CYCLE that most closely matches your wash load.

3

HIGH EFFICIENCY – this light tells you when ‘High Efficiency’ mode is recommended, and the

button allows you to switch between High Efficiency and Conventional modes (refer to pages
8 – 9).

4

Select any additional WASH OPTIONS that you may require.

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If you wish to use fabric softener, place into the softener dispenser and select SOFTENER to turn

the fabric softener option ON.

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PRESS START – your AquaSmart™ will start to fill with water, and will automatically select the

correct water level and wash action for your load. To pause your AquaSmart™ at any time, simply
touch START/PAUSE.

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

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The unique AquaSmart™ wash

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
uses similar quantities of water to most Front Loaders. Not only
do you get the benefits of water savings but the higher detergent
concentrations give you optimum soil removal.

Conventional mode

The Conventional mode is the immersion wash all Top Loader users
are familiar with. 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, or when washing sandy
towels. The SHEETS cycle uses the Conventional mode.

Fig.7 Detergent Activating wash

Fig.8 High Efficiency wash

Fig.9 Conventional wash

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

High Efficiency Conventional

Regular

Heavy

Delicate

Sheets –

Colours –

Bulky –

Easy Iron –

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

Sorting and loading

Fully automatic water level

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 8).

Sorting and loading

It is important to sort your wash load to ensure optimum wash performance.

SHEETS – Separate out sheets and duvet/doona 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 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.

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BULKY ITEMS – Duvet/doona inners, 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™ offers a BULKY cycle 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 16).

JEANS – These items can quickly lose their colour. For best results we recommend that
you wash jeans using the COLOURS cycle to minimise any potential colour loss.

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.

DELICATES – To take extra special care of delicate items, we suggest using the DELICATE
cycle.

For more information on washing tricky items washing please refer to page 27.

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Sorting and loading

Sorting

Care labels

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

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 fabrics from coloured fabrics.

Lint

Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately.
Where possible, turn lint collectors inside out.

Loading

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

For a balanced load

Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around

the low profile agitator.

Do not wrap large items, such as sheets, around

the low profile agitator.

A mixture of small and large items will wash

the best (remember to separate out sheets and
select the SHEETS cycle).

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

Examples of care label symbols.

Lint Givers Lint Collectors

Towels Synthetics

Chenille Corduroy

Nappies Poly cotton

Socks