Troubleshooting - Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart WA8560P Installation Instructions & User Manual

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.
Solving operating problems
PROBLEM
Washer not
turning on.
Washer not filling
with water when
touched.
Washer is filling
continuously.
Washer is not
spinning properly.
Spin speed
sounds slower
than normal.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSES
Power not switched on at
the wall.
Household power supply
not working.
Keylock may be activated.
Inlet taps not turned on.
Blocked inlet hose filters.
'Delay Start' is set.
Drain hose is not installed
correctly.
Washer could be siphoning.
The load could be out of
balance.
Clothes are unevenly
distributed in the bowl.
The outer wash bowl may
still be hot from being filled
with hot water.
WHAT TO DO
Switch the power off at the wall
and wait 60 seconds before turning
power on again.
Try plugging in another electrical
appliance.
Try holding down the 'POWER'
button for 2 seconds. Refer to
page 14.
Check that both the hot and cold
taps are turned on.
Clear blockages from inlet hose
filters.
Refer to page 25 for information
about the 'Delay Start' function.
Ensure drain hose is located in
standpipe or tub.
Ensure standpipe is at least 850 mm
high but no more than 1200 mm
high.
To prevent siphoning ensure the
drain hose does not extend more
than 20 mm from the end of the
hose guide. Refer to page 6.
Pause washer and manually
redistribute the load.
Check the washer is level and does
not rock in any direction. Refer to
page 9.
Check the washer does not have
suds build up.
Washer has compensated by
lowering the spin speed.
The washer has slowed the spin
speed as a protective measure.