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  • Page 1 WashSmart clothes washer Installation instructions User guide Laveuse WashSmart Instructions d’installation Guide d’utilisation US CA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Important safety instructions Installation instructions Water supply Leveling Before you do your first wash Getting started quickly WashSmart controls WashSmart safety features Eco Active™ wash Sorting and loading Detergent Before you wash Bleach Fabric softener Wash cycles Wash options...

  • Page 3: Us Ca

    Introduction Welcome to WashSmart Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel WashSmart clothes 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 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Read all safety information before using Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home. WARNING! Risk of Fire Hazard For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 5 Important safety instructions WARNING! Risk of Fire, Electric Shock and Injury to Persons Hazards Follow the safety precautions outlined in this User Guide. Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons. Important safety precautions Read all instructions before using the appliance.
  • Page 6 Important safety instructions Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not allow children to play inside, or on, or with this appliance or any discarded appliance. Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping/packing materials properly. Before discarding a washer, or removing from service, remove the washer lid.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Before you begin – read these instructions completely and carefully. WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY Instructions outlined in this User Guide before operating this appliance, pages 3 – 5. Improper connection of an equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 8: Water Supply

    Installation instructions Water supply This washer must be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply or it will not work correctly. Please ensure that both hot and cold water are connected to the washer. If you have an uncontrolled water-heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating) you should have a tempering device fitted.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Installation instructions Washer end of hose Specifications Faucet end of hose Standpipe height 33 ½” to 94 ½” (850 – 2400 mm) Allow for adjustable feet Inlet water pressure Max 150 psi (1MPa) Min 5 psi (34kPa ) Fig.2 Washer dimensions and connections Dimensions Product dimensions inches...
  • Page 10 Installation instructions Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new WashSmart clothes 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 remains taped down).

  • Page 11: Drain Hose

    Installation instructions Drain hose Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of the washer by pulling the exposed part of the hose downwards and outwards. Pull hose To guide the drain hose over the tub/sink or through guide standpipe the hose guide MUST be fitted to the ¾”...

  • Page 12: Leveling

    Installation instructions Leveling instructions It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin performance and effective detergent and fabric softener dispensing. A spirit level is provided with your machine. Use this to level your machine, placing it bottom side down in the locations specified below (ensure the surfaces are clean).
  • Page 13 Installation instructions Move the spirit level to the right side, in line with the center of the basket. If necessary, adjust the front right foot until the machine Spirit level is level, and does not rock. There should be equal weight on both front feet so that neither can be turned by hand when the machine is in position.
  • Page 14 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 the power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover, and plug into power outlet and turn the power on.

  • Page 15: Mobile Home Installation

    Installation instructions Special requirements for alcove or closet installation The minimum ventilation clearance between the washer and adjacent walls or other surfaces is: 1” (25 mm) minimum either side and front 3” (75 mm) minimum rear 60 Sq. In Consideration must be given to providing adequate (388 Sq.

  • Page 16: Before You Do Your First Wash

    Before you do your first wash You owe it to yourself and your Fisher & Paykel WashSmart to have it installed correctly by an Authorized Service Agent. Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist: Has the base packer been removed? Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’...

  • Page 17: Getting Started Quickly

    Replace the fabric softener dispenser cup (this stops small articles falling down the center of the agitator Fig.13 Adding detergent when you load the machine). Fig.14 WashSmart control panel Bleach If you wish to use bleach: Use half the recommended dose of bleach.

  • Page 18: Using Your Washer

    Using your washer The SmartTouch™ buttons require only a gentle touch to activate. Touch POWER to activate your Fisher & Paykel WashSmart washer. Select your desired wash cycle by touching the corresponding button (refer to page 25). Choose your wash options, eg you may want a WARM wash temperature and a SLOW spin speed (refer to pages 26 –...

  • Page 19: Washsmart Controls

    Keylock mode Keylock can be used to lock the buttons on your WashSmart when not in use. This will avoid accidental button pushes from items left on the lid of the washer and also from any little fingers.

  • Page 20: Washsmart Safety Features

    If the lid is left open, your WashSmart washer will be unable to lock the lid, and the cycle will be halted. The machine will beep to alert you and display a warning message on the screen. If this occurs, close the lid and touch START/PAUSE.

  • Page 21: Eco Active™ Wash

    Eco Active wash Your Fisher & Paykel WashSmart uses a dual-action wash to give excellent wash performance while taking great care of your clothes. We call this the Eco Active™ wash. The two parts to the Eco Active™ wash are explained below: Wash 1 –...

  • Page 22: Sorting And Loading

    Sorting and loading 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. 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.

  • Page 23: Detergent

    Replace the fabric softener dispenser cup (this prevents small articles falling down the center of the agitator). Fig.21 Adding your detergent Important! We do not recommend you use nappy sanitizer or bleach to soak items in your WashSmart washer. These products are very corrosive to metal surfaces and may seriously damage your machine.

  • Page 24: Before You Wash

    Before you wash Bleach Remember to check clothing labels before you begin to ensure that garments are bleach-compatible. Liquid bleach: Use half the recommended dose of bleach and dilute with water before adding to your washer. Remove the fabric softener dispenser cup and pour down the inside edge of the agitator stem, in line with the fins.
  • Page 25 Before you wash Scrud Scrud is the name given to the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when fabric softener comes into contact with detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault in the machine. If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer.

  • Page 26: Wash Cycles

    Wash cycles Your WashSmart has a number of wash cycles available. Selecting the most appropriate cycle for each wash load will help ensure you get the best possible wash result. The wash cycles REGULAR For medium to lightly soiled cottons, linens, work and play clothes.

  • Page 27: Wash Options

    Wash options Water level Auto water level Your washer has the ability to automatically select the most efficient water level for the load. Place your clothes in the machine. Select the wash cycle (and select AUTO water level if not automatically selected).
  • Page 28 Wash options Wash temp The water temperature is monitored by a sensor which controls hot and cold water inputs to deliver uniform wash temperatures. Touch the WASH TEMP button to increase or decrease the wash temperature selected. The wash temperature selected is used in the Eco Active™ part of the wash (refer to page 20);...

  • Page 29: Spin Speed

    Wash options Spin speed Your washer offers 3 spin speeds: FAST (maximum 1100 rpm), MEDIUM (670 rpm) and SLOW (330 rpm), plus an additional NO SPIN option. The default spin speed for each cycle can be changed. Simply increase or decrease your spin speed by touching the SPIN SPEED button.

  • Page 30: Clothes Care Safeguards

    Wash options Options Bleach If you wish to use bleach, ensure the BLEACH option is selected. Your washer will adjust the cycle so that the bleach is used correctly and safely (refer to page 23). Softener If you wish to use fabric softener, ensure the SOFTENER option is selected.

  • Page 31: 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 comforters, water-proof and water-resistant items and pillows).

  • Page 32: Customizing Wash Cycles

    Customizing wash cycles To customize a cycle You can program your WashSmart washer to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the REGULAR cycle to default to a WARM/COLD wash or set HEAVY cycle to include a SOAK.

  • Page 33: 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: Changing the COLD wash temperature to CONTROLLED COLD.
  • Page 34 HEAVY cycle button to change the out of balance (OOB) recovery process, and so on. Fig.33 WashSmart Option Adjustment mode Use the DELAY START MORE button on the panel to scroll through the available settings of your selected option, eg to change the number of beeps at the end of the cycle.

  • Page 35: Wash Temperature

    Changing pre-set options Wash temperature Controlled Cold If the temperature of your cold water supply is very low and you choose to do a COLD wash, you will not get an 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 68°F (20°C).

  • Page 36: Out Of Balance Recovery Routine

    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 machine will stop and re-try spinning one more time. If it still senses an unbalanced load there are two options the machine can take.
  • Page 37 Changing pre-set options Factory reset You can reset your washer to the settings it left the factory with: Enter Option Adjustment mode (refer to page 32). Select the ALLERGY cycle. The display will show “rSt”. Touch and hold START/PAUSE for 3 seconds to reset your washer to its factory settings.

  • Page 38: Caring For Your Washer

    Caring for your washer When you have finished using your washer Turn off the faucets 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 39: Automatic Lint System

    While draining, your machine may give several low thuds. Your machine is checking that the water has drained before spinning. Your WashSmart will beep at the end of the cycle. If your machine is beeping continuously or giving a musical series of beeps, refer to pages 39 and 40.

  • Page 40: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service Please read the following pages before you call for service. Your WashSmart is capable of diagnosing its own problems and if it has a problem it will beep and display a message telling you what is wrong.
  • Page 41 Before you call for service “out oF bAL” (out of balance) Wash load is out of balance. Ensure the machine is stationary and manually redistribute the load. Check your machine is correctly leveled (refer to pages 11 and 12). “Sud LOC” (suds lock – I have too many suds) The machine has a suds build-up (too much detergent may have been used for the amount of soil in the load).

  • Page 42: Solving Operating Problems

    Solving operating problems Pressing POWER does not turn the machine on Is the power switched on at the wall? Switch the power off at the wall and wait 60 seconds before turning the power on again. Could your household power supply be at fault? Try plugging in another electrical appliance in the same power outlet.
  • Page 43 Solving operating problems SMALL PUDDLE of water coming from under the machine The water level is too high for the amount of clothes. This has caused excessive splashing. Select a lower water level (refer to page 26). Large bulky, garments (eg pillows, comforters) can cause splashing. Wash using the DELICATE cycle (refer to pages 25 and 30).

  • Page 44: Solving Wash Problems

    Solving wash problems WRINKLING or CREASING Was the washer (or dryer) overloaded? Selecting the EASY IRON or DELICATE cycle, will help minimize wrinkling and creasing. Try selecting a slower spin speed. Do not leave wet clothes to sit in the washer or laundry basket. Select a lower wash temperature.
  • Page 45 Solving wash problems BLACK OR GREY marks on clothes A build up caused by the interaction of fabric softener and detergent can flake off and mark clothes (refer to ‘Scrud’ page 24). Insufficient detergent for the amount of soil on the clothes, can result in grey marks on clothes (refer to ‘Detergent’...

  • Page 46: Limited Warranty

    Limited warranty When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel WashSmart clothes washer product for personal or consumer use you automatically receive a two year limited warranty covering parts and labor for servicing within the 48 mainland United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Washington DC and Canada.
  • Page 47 Limited warranty Our liability under any implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability (an unwritten warranty that the product is fit for ordinary use) also expires two years (or such longer period as required by applicable law) from the date of purchase of the product by the first consumer.

  • Page 48: How To Get Service

    Limited warranty How to get service Please read your User Guide. If you then have any questions about operating the product, need the name of your local Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent, or believe the product is defective and wish service under this limited warranty, please contact your dealer or call us at: USA and Canada TOLL FREE 1.888.9.FNP.USA (1.888.936.7872) or use the link at: www.fisherpaykel.com/locator/servicer/...
  • Page 50 www. sherpaykel.com Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2013. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time. You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available.

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