Fisher & Paykel WD8560F1 Installation Instructions And User Manual page 48

Solving washer problems
PROBLEM
Washer dryer
drains while
filling.
Washer dryer is
not draining.
Filling
continuously.
Poor rinsing.
Cycle time
longer than
usual/Inaccurate
time reading/
Adjustment of
time remaining
during cycle.
Dye transfer.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Drain hose too low.
Drain hose sitting in water.
Drain hose blocked.
Pump filter blocked.
Drain hose higher than
1200mm above floor level.
Drain hose not connected
to standpipe or tub.
Machine siphoning.
Incorrect detergent used.
Too much detergent used.
The wash and drying time
is approximate.
Low water pressure or
flow rate.
Out of balance or
oversudsing.
Washing a large load.
Selecting various options.
Coloured items not
washed separately from
white/light coloured items.
New or non-colourfast items
not washed separately.
Wet items have been left
sitting for too long.
Wash temperature.
WHAT TO DO
Ensure the height of the drain hose is
at least 800mm from the floor level
(refer to page 14).
Clear the drain.
Clear the drain hose.
Clear the pump filter (refer to page 38).
Lower the level of the drain hose (refer
to page 14).
Connect drain hose correctly (refer to
page 14).
Ensure standpipe or tub is at least
800mm from the floor level.
Use low sudsing, front loader
detergent only (refer to page 27).
Ensure the correct dose of detergent
is used for the load size and soil level
(refer to page 28).
Wash and drying time may be
influenced by a number of factors
(refer to page 21).
Ensure that the inlet hose filter is not
blocked.
Recovery from out of balance or
oversudsing will extend cycle time
(refer to page 40).
Be aware that it will take longer for the
machine to fill.
Be aware that some options will
extend cycle time.
Remember to separate whites and
colours.
Wash non-colourfast items separately
and select 'Cold' wash temperature.
Remove items from washer dryer as
soon as the cycle is finished, or if items
are not to be removed from the washer
dryer immediately, select 'Wrinkle Free'.
Consider the wash temperature you
select for your coloured items. Lower
the temperature if you are concerned.