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- Page 1 WASHSMART™ AND QUICKSMART™ CLOTHES WASHERS WA60T56G, WA55T56G, MW60, MW513, WA8056G & WA8056M models INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER GUIDE NZ AU SG ROW...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions Before you do your first wash Getting started quickly — WashSmart™ washer Getting started quickly — QuickSmart™ washer Washer safety features Sorting Loading Detergent Fabric softener Wash cycles — WashSmart™ washer Wash cycles — QuickSmart™ washer Wash options Favourite cycle Customising the wash cycles Changing pre-set options Caring for your washer Before you call for service... -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Welcome to your Fisher & Paykel clothes washer Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel washer. We are 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. -
Page 6: Safety And Warnings
SAFETY AND WARNINGS WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard 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. Failure to do so may result in death or electrical shock. -
Page 7: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product and minimum clearance dimensions FRONT VIEW PROFILE VIEW WA**56* OR MW* PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Overall height of product † 1020 – 1050 (to highest point of console) Overall width of product Depth of product Height of product to top of lid † 920 –... - Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new washer please follow the instructions below. Removing the packaging Remove the outer packaging. Tilt the washer backwards and walk it off the base packer one foot at a time (ensure the lid is still taped down).
- Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection This appliance must be supplied with a 220 – 240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, 10A electrical supply. ● ● Check the power cord for damage, making sure it is not squashed or twisted. ● ● A damaged power cord must be replaced by a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported ●...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Inlet hoses IMPORTANT! WARNING: Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in a flood and damage to property. New hose sets provided with the washer shall be used to ● ● connect the washer to the water supply. Old hose sets should not be used.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Levelling instructions It is IMPORTANT to level the washer to ensure good spin performance. Note: after levelling, the corners of the washer should be clear of the floor and the washer must not rock in any direction. Levelling your washer Move the washer to its final position (we suggest a Cabinet corners minimum clearance of 20mm each side).
- Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Completing your installation Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks ● ● in the hoses. Check the hose connections for leaks again after 24 hours. Uncoil power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover, and plug into wall socket. ●...
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Page 13: Before You Do Your First Wash
BEFORE YOU DO YOUR FIRST WASH You owe it to yourself and your washer to have your washer installed correctly. Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist: Has the base packer been removed? (refer to ‘Installation Instructions’ section). Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’... -
Page 14: Getting Started Quickly - Washsmart™ Washer
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY — WASHSMART™ WASHER Before you start It is important to sort your clothes, particularly separating white/light colours from ● ● dark colours, as well as separating out sheets and towels (refer to the ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’ sections). Wash new, highly coloured and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer ●... - Page 15 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY — WASHSMART™ WASHER Using your washer Press ‘Power’ to activate your WashSmart™ washer. Select your desired wash cycle by pressing the wash cycle button of your choice (refer to ‘Wash cycles’ section). Choose your wash options, eg you may want a ‘Warm’ wash temperature and a ‘Slow’ spin speed (refer to the ‘Wash options’...
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Page 16: Getting Started Quickly - Quicksmart™ Washer
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY — QUICKSMART™ WASHER Before you start It is important to sort your clothes, particularly separating white/light colours from ● ● dark colours, as well as separating out sheets and towels. (refer to the ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’ sections). Wash new, highly coloured and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer ●... - Page 17 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY — QUICKSMART™ WASHER Using your washer Press ‘Power’ to activate your QuickSmart™ washer. Select your desired wash cycle by pressing the wash cycle button of your choice (refer to ‘Wash cycles’ section). Choose your wash options, eg you may want a ‘Warm’ wash temperature and a ‘Slow’ spin speed (refer to the ‘Wash options’...
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Page 18: Washer Safety Features
WASHER SAFETY FEATURES Lid Lock The lid of your washer is locked for some parts of the wash cycle, ensuring safety for you and your family while it is operating. The ‘Lid Locked’ light (above the button) is illuminated when the lid lock is activated, letting you know at a glance if you can open the lid or not. -
Page 19: Sorting
SORTING Sorting To get the best wash results it pays to sort your clothes before washing. Care labels The care label will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed. Machine Washable Warm 40°C maximum Rinse Well Normal Spin Do not bleach... -
Page 20: Loading
LOADING Loading Check pockets Loose items can damage both your washer 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. -
Page 21: Detergent
DETERGENT Choosing the right detergent We recommend using domestic laundry detergent. Use powder or liquid detergent ● ● for ‘Top Loader’ washers. When washing wool items, remember to use a detergent specifically recommended ● ● for woollens. Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in your washer. ●... -
Page 22: Fabric Softener
FABRIC SOFTENER How the fabric softener is dispensed The fabric softener goes into the dispenser cup on the top of the agitator. During the rinse the washer spins to release the fabric softener, delivering it down the agitator stem as the washer fills for the final deep rinse. If fabric softener is not added to the washer correctly, it may contribute to ‘scrud’... -
Page 23: Wash Cycles - Washsmart™ Washer
WASH CYCLES — WASHSMART™ WASHER WASH WASH WASH SPIN SPIN CYCLE DESIGNED FOR RINSE TIME * ACTION TEMP SPEED TIME ** Regular*** For normally soiled everyday cotton Warm/ Spray/ 12 minutes Regular Fast 6 minutes loads, eg t-shirts, Cold Deep Rinse shorts, shirts. Heavy Recommended cycle Duty for heavily soiled... -
Page 24: Wash Cycles - Quicksmart™ Washer
WASH CYCLES — QUICKSMART™ WASHER WASH WASH WASH SPIN SPIN CYCLE DESIGNED FOR RINSE TIME * ACTION TEMP SPEED TIME ** Regular*** For normally soiled everyday cotton Spray/ 12 minutes Regular Warm Fast 6 minutes loads, eg t-shirts, Deep Rinse shorts, shirts. Heavy Recommended cycle Duty for heavily soiled Heavy... -
Page 25: Wash Options
WASH OPTIONS To select the wash options: WashSmart™ model (refer to ‘Getting started quickly — WashSmart™ washer’) Select the wash cycle, temperature, water level and spin speed. Press the ‘Options’ button if you want to choose ‘Eco’, ‘Soak’ or ‘Quick Wash’. Press WashSmart™... - Page 26 WASH OPTIONS Manual water level selection The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water level for your load. Select the correct water level by using the lowest visible mark on the agitator. The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond ●...
- Page 27 WASH OPTIONS WashSmart™ and QuickSmart™ models Use the ‘Eco’ option to save water. The ‘Eco’ option uses an Eco Spray rinse which has been specially designed to use at least 25% less water than a traditional rinse. Use this option when you want to use less detergent and less water.
- Page 28 WASH OPTIONS Soak WashSmart™ model only Use the ‘Soak’ option to soak clothes at the end of the wash phase or when you wish to re-use the wash water. When you select ‘Soak’ your washer will soak for a period of 2 hours before completing ‘Rinse’ and ‘Spin’.
- Page 29 WASH OPTIONS Washing bulky items Forcing large items into the washer may result in them being damaged during washing. Make sure there is enough room in the washer for items to move when being washed. Some items float up during the wash (eg duvets/ doonas, waterproof and water-resistant items and pillows).
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Page 30: Favourite Cycle
FAVOURITE CYCLE Favourite cycle WashSmart™ model only The ‘Favourite’ cycle lets you programme your ideal wash cycle. It can be any wash cycle with any of its wash options and it can start from any point in the cycle. For 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 31: Customising The Wash Cycles
CUSTOMISING THE WASH CYCLES To customise a cycle WashSmart™ model only You can program your washer to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the ‘Regular’ cycle to a ‘Cold’ wash or set ‘Heavy Duty’... -
Page 32: Changing Pre-Set Options
CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Option adjustment mode After using your washer a number of times you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. There are a number of pre-set options, which can be altered. In the WashSmart™... - Page 33 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Enter the option adjustment mode (refer to previous page). 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 WashSmart™...
- Page 34 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Wash temperatures On the QuickSmart™ model the ‘Warm’ temperature can be adjusted if you think it is too ● ● hot or too cold. On the WashSmart™ model all wash temperatures can be individually adjusted. ● ● Note: the hot and cold temperatures will be the same as the respective water supply temperatures.
- Page 35 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Controlled cold WashSmart™ model only If your cold water temperature is very low you will not get a very effective wash. The ‘Controlled Cold’ option solves this problem by adding a small amount of hot water to raise the temperature of the wash to approximately 20°C. We have called this ‘Controlled Cold’.
- Page 36 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Out of balance recovery routine When your washer is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out of balance. If an out of balance load is detected, the washer will stop and re-try spinning up to three times. If it still senses an unbalanced load there are two options the washer can take.
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Page 37: Caring For Your Washer
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER When you have finished using your washer Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst. ● ● Turn off the power at the wall. ● ● Cold water washing If you always wash with cold water, we recommend that a ‘Warm’ or ‘Hot’ wash be used at regular intervals, eg every 5th wash should be at least a warm one. - Page 38 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Products that might damage your washer Concentrated bleaches, laundry pre-soakers/sanitisers, stain removers and hydrocarbon ● ● solvents (eg petrol and paint thinners) can cause damage to the surfaces eg control panel, and components of your washer. Be careful when washing garments stained with solvents as they are flammable.
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Page 39: Before You Call For Service
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Please read the following pages before you call for service. Your washer is capable of diagnosing its own problems. If your washer gives a musical series of beeps every five seconds it is telling you that is has a problem which you can solve using the checklist below. - Page 40 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE PROBLEM DISPLAYED AS WHAT TO DO The washer is ‘High’ water The washer is overloaded and cannot agitate. Ensure overloaded. level light the washer is stationary. Remove items until the flashing. remaining ones can move freely. Select a higher water level.
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Page 41: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a list of problems you may encounter when using this appliance and some suggestions that may help to correct the problem. If you still have problems, please contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician or our Customer Care Centre. - Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving operating problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Spin speed Clothes are unevenly Washer has compensated by sounds slower distributed in the bowl. lowering the spin speed. than normal. The outer wash bowl may The washer has slowed the spin still be hot from being filled speed as a protective measure.
- Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving wash problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Creasing. Overloading of the washer. Try reducing load size. Inappropriate cycle Choose ‘Easy Iron or ‘Delicate’ cycle selection. as this cycle has been designed to minimise creasing. Spin speed too high. Try selecting a lower spin speed.
- Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving wash problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Linting. Some items in load more Wash lint givers (eg towels, likely to release or pick up flannelette sheets) separately from lint. lint collectors (eg synthetic fabrics). Overloading the washer. Try reducing your load size.
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Page 45: Manufacturer's Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this clothes washer covering parts and labour for servicing within the country of purchase. 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 on the product, which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS of the date of purchase. - Page 46 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY Repairs when the appliance has been dismantled, repaired or serviced by other than a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician or the selling dealer. Pick-up and delivery. Transportation or travelling costs involved in the repair when the product is installed outside the Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician’s normal service area.
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Page 47: Customer Care
CUSTOMER CARE Before you call for service or assistance... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your user guide and check: Your product is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. You have read the ‘Before you call for service’, ‘Fault codes’ and ‘Troubleshooting’ sections at the back of the book. -
Page 48: Registration
CUSTOMER CARE *If you call, write or contact us via our website please provide: your name and address, model number, serial number, date of purchase and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance. -
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