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- Page 1 & autowasher use & care...
- Page 2 PRODUCT (For you to record). INFORMATION It is important to keep this manual in a safe place. Date of Purchase: ________________________________ Purchaser: ______________________________________ Dealer/Retailer: __________________________________ Branch/Location: __________________________ Country: __________________________________ Model Number: __________________________________ Serial Number: __________________________________ N.B. To find information on model numbers and serial numbers, look on the back of the machine in the top right hand corner.
- Page 3 INTELLIGENCE WORKING FOR YOU INTELLIGENCE Over 65 years of laundry experience has led to the development of the world’s most advanced wash WORKING FOR YOU systems, The Smart Drive. Unlike conventional machines, Smart Drive autowashers use intelligence to adapt the wash action and water levels to save on water and electricity use;...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. GETTING STARTED • Detergent • Fabric Softener • Before you do your first wash • Scrud • Model Variations • Using Your Smart Drive 6. MACHINE INFORMATION 2. LIDLOCK • Specifications • Caring for Your Smart Drive • Products That Might Damage Your Smart Drive 3. -
Page 5: Before You Do Your First Wash
BEFORE YOU DO YOUR FIRST WASH Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive BEFORE YOU DO washing machine. We are very proud of this washer YOUR FIRST WASH and trust it will serve you well for many years. You owe it to yourself and your Smart Drive to have it installed correctly by an authorised service agent. -
Page 6: Model Variations
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Page 7: Using Your Smart Drive
USING YOUR SMART DRIVE POWER AND WATER Turn on the power and water supplies. LOADING • Remove fabric softener dispenser. • Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading pages 21). DETERGENT • Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of the clothes, as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use. - Page 8 USING YOUR SMART DRIVE Press POWER to turn the machine on. POWER BUTTON SELECT WASH CYCLE Models Select the cycle you want by pressing the Cycle Button located below the Regular option. Scroll through the cycles until the one you want is lit.
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Page 9: Lidlock
LIDLOCK LIDLOCK Your Smart Drive has a lidlock, which locks when your machine is spinning. This ensures the lid cannot be opened during hazardous parts of the cycle, providing If the lid is left open, added safety for you and your family. the machine will be The lidlock light (above the START/PAUSE button) unable to lock and the... -
Page 10: The Wash Cycle And Options
THE WASH CYCLES & OPTIONS DEFAULT SETTINGS REGULAR HEAVY DELICATE PERMANENT WOOL DUTY PRESS Wash Time 12 min 15 min 6 min 9 min 6 min Wash Action Regular Heavy Duty Delicate Regular Delicate Wash Temp Warm-cold Warm Warm-cold Warm-cold Warm-cold Rinse Spray rinse... -
Page 11: Selecting The Wash Options And Advancing The Cycle
SELECTING THE WASH OPTIONS & ADVANCING THE CYCLE TO SELECT THE WASH 1. Select the wash cycle, temperature, water level and spin speed (Refer to Page 6). OPTIONS 2. Press the OPTIONS button if you want to choose Timer Saver, Soak or Water Saver. models only 3. -
Page 12: Water Levels
WATER LEVELS MANUAL WATER LEVEL The agitator has 5 levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water level. SELECTION Select the correct water level by using the mark nearest to the top of the load. •... -
Page 13: Spin Hold
WASH OPTIONS Use the Spin Hold option to: SPIN HOLD • Remove drip dry garments from a mixed load before the wash goes into spin. • Minimise the clothes creasing when they are left to sit in the bottom of the bowl at the end of the cycle. -
Page 14: Soak
WASH OPTIONS SOAK Use the Soak option to soak clothes at the end of the wash phase or when you wish to re-use the wash water. models only When you select Soak your Smart Drive will soak for a period of 2 hours before completing rinse and spin. During soak your Smart Drive will agitate for a few seconds every minute. -
Page 15: Washing Bulky Items
WASH OPTIONS WASHING BULKY ITEMS Forcing large items into the machine may result in them being damaged during washing. Make sure there is enough room in the machine for items to move when being washed. Some items float up during the wash, (eg duvets/doonas and pillows). -
Page 16: Favourite Cycle
FAVOURITE CYCLE Our Favourite cycle lets you design the wash cycle. FAVOURITE CYCLE It can be any wash cycle with any of its wash options and it can start from any point in the cycle. For models only instance, it may be a cycle to wash your gym gear or it may be a rinse and spin to finish washing the nappies. -
Page 17: Customising The Wash Cycle
CUSTOMISING THE WASH CYCLES You can program your Smart Drive to remember the TO CUSTOMISE A CYCLE wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the Regular cycle to models only a cold wash or set Heavy Duty to include a soak. 1. -
Page 18: Changing Pre-Set Options
CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS After using your Smart Drive you may want to fine OPTION ADJUSTMENT tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. MODE There are a number of preset options, which can be altered. In the EXCELLENCE Model the following pre-set options can be changed: •... - Page 19 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS 1. Press START/PAUSE and hold down. Press POWER. 2. The diagram below shows how the lights relate to the options you can change. It also shows what lights will be on when you first enter the Option Adjustment Mode. Use this diagram to help you adjust the options on the model.
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Page 20: Wash Temperatures
CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS WASH TEMPERATURES On the PRIDE models the warm temperature can be adjusted if you think it is too hot or too cold. (Note: On these models the hot temperature will be the same as the hot water supply temperature). On the EXCELLENCE models all wash temperatures can be individually adjusted. -
Page 21: Controlled Cold
CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS If your cold water temperature is very low you will not CONTROLLED COLD get a very effective wash. The controlled cold option solves this problem by adding a small amount of hot models only water to raise the temperature of the wash. We have called this ‘Controlled Cold’. -
Page 22: Out Of Balance Recovery Routine
(Use this option if you wish =machine to conserve water). stops MACHINE INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Model Capacity Depth Width Height* Height (Lid Open) GW711 7.5kg 650mm 650mm 1020-1050mm 1410-1440mm GW611 6.5kg 600mm 600mm 1020-1050mm 1360-1390mm GW511 5.5kg... -
Page 23: Before You Wash
BEFORE YOU WASH SORTING To get the best wash results it pays to sort your clothes before washing. • CARE LABELS Machine The care label will tell you about the fabric of the Washable Warm garment and how it should be washed. 40 C max •... -
Page 24: Detergent
DETERGENT PERSIL/OMO CONCENTRATE CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT Model 5.5kg 6.5kg 7.5kg We recommend using domestic water level Number of scoops detergents, [powder, liquid or high 1 rounded ⁄ ⁄ tablets]. med high 1 scant 1 heaped ⁄ Soap flakes or granulated soap medium ⁄... -
Page 25: Fabric Softener
FABRIC SOFTENER HOW THE FABRIC The fabric softener goes into the dispenser on the top of the agitator. During the rinse the machine spins to SOFTENER IS DISPENSED release the fabric softener, delivering it down the agitator stem as the machine fills for the final deep rinse. Note: The Water Saver option is not designed to be used with fabric softener. -
Page 26: Caring For Your Smart Drive
MACHINE INFORMATION WHEN YOU HAVE • Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst. FINISHED • Turn off the power at the wall. If you always use cold water, we recommend that a COLD WATER warm or hot wash be used at regular intervals, eg WASHING every 5th wash should be at least a warm one. -
Page 27: Machine Information
MACHINE INFORMATION PRODUCTS THAT • Concentrated bleaches, nappy sanitisers and hydrocarbon solvents (eg petrol and paint MIGHT DAMAGE YOUR thinners) can cause damage to the paintwork and SMART DRIVE components of your autowasher. (Be careful when washing garments stained with solvents as they are flammable. -
Page 28: Saving Water
Model Litres per Water Saver Spray & 1 Deep 2 Deep Fill (Excellence Deep Rinse Rinse Rinses Models) GW711 90 l 150 l 175 l 165 l 215 l GW611 75 l 130 l 150 l 140 l 190 l... - Page 29 SAVING WATER MANUAL SUDS SAVE If you have a large tub near your washing machine and a separate drain outlet you can set up another WITH SYPHON BACK method of reusing the water. (The tub should hold a minimum of 100 litres or have an overflow).
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Page 30: Wash Problems
WASH PROBLEMS PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES and SOLUTIONS Creasing • Overloading the washer or dryer. • Choose a Permanent Press or Delicate cycle as these cycles have been designed to minimise creasing. • Try selecting a slower spin speed. • Do not leave wet clothes to sit in the washer or laundry basket. Poor Soil •... -
Page 31: Operating Problems
OPERATING PROBLEMS SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Pressing POWER does not 1. Is the power switched on at the wall? turn the machine on. 2. Switch the power off at the wall and wait 60 seconds before turning the power on again. 3. -
Page 32: If Your Smart Drive Beeps For Help
IF YOUR SMART DRIVE BEEPS FOR HELP Your Smart Drive is capable of diagnosing its own troubles. If your Smart Drive gives a musical series of beeps every 5 seconds it is telling you that it has a problem which YOU can solve using the checklist below. - Page 33 IF YOUR SMART DRIVES BEEPS FOR HELP LIDLOCK light is flashing. 1. Make sure the lid is closed. 2. Press START/PAUSE (refer to page 7). 3. If the symptom persists call your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre. First RINSE or SPIN light is 1.
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Page 34: Before You Call For Service Or Assistance
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE… Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your Use & Care book and check: • your appliance is correctly installed • you are familiar with its normal operation • you have read the problem solving page at the back of the book If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to the following. -
Page 35: Manufacturers Warranty
MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY FISHER & PAYKEL UNDERTAKES TO. Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of the Product, the serial number of which appears below, which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS of the date of purchase. -
Page 36: Levelling 2A
INSTALLATION 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 TAP END H=Hot... -
Page 37: Installation Environment 3A
INSTALLATION ENVIRONMENT • For best operating conditions your hot water should WATER SUPPLY be approximately 65ºC. Your cold water should not exceed 35ºC or your hot water exceed 75ºC. HOT ‘N’ SAFE VALVES Temperatures above these may cause the machine AVAILABLE ARE: to fault or cause damage to the machine. - Page 38 WHEN YOU BUY A NEW FISHER & PAYKEL PRODUCT you automatically receive a 24 month warranty covering parts and labour within Australia and New Zealand. Your Fisher & Paykel retailer is able to provide information on your appliance. If we can be of any further help, please contact us.
- Page 39 UNPACKING/INSTALLATION UNPACKING To ensure the best performance from your new Smart Drive please follow the instructions below. REMOVING THE PACKAGING Please ensure that the bottom packer 1. Remove the outer packaging. has been removed 2. Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the before operating bottom packer one foot at a time.
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Page 40: Installation Instructions
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