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  • Page 1 Installation instructions AquaSmart 2™ clothes washer User guide NZ AU...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AquaSmart 2™ controls Choosing your wash cycle Changing the wash cycle options Lifestyle cycles Clean Me cycle Settings menu Caring for your AquaSmart 2™ washer Before you call for service Solving operating problems Solving wash problems Manufacturer’s Warranty Customer Care...
  • Page 4 Introduction Welcome to AquaSmart 2™ Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart 2™ clothes washer. We are very 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 5: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart 2™ clothes washer please follow the instructions below. Removing the packaging Remove the outer packaging. Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom packer one foot at a time.

  • Page 6: Water Supply

    Installation instructions Water supply This clothes washer should be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply otherwise some cycles may not function correctly. Your hot water should not exceed 65˚C, and your cold water should not exceed 35˚C. Temperatures above these may cause a fault or cause damage to the machine.
  • Page 7 Installation instructions Levelling your machine It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin performance and effective detergent and fabric softener dispensing. Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the Corner cabinets moulding and fit into the feet on the base of the machine.
  • Page 8 Your AquaSmart 2™ can only be opened during the initial fill stage. Once the fill is complete, the lid will be locked for safety reasons.

  • Page 9: Before You Do Your First Wash

    Before you do your first wash You owe it to yourself and your AquaSmart 2™ to have it installed correctly by a technician from a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer. Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist: Has the basepacker been removed? Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’?

  • Page 10: The Unique Aquasmart 2™ Wash

    Some cycles can be used in both modes, whilst others work in only one. High Efficiency Conventional Regular Heavy Duty Sheets – Delicate Easy Iron – Colours – Whites Bulky – These two wash modes mean that your AquaSmart 2™ washer gives you the best of both worlds, to suit any laundry situation.

  • Page 11: Sorting And Loading

    These can damage the plastic surfaces. Loading AquaSmart 2™ is more efficient when washing larger loads. So try to wash larger loads – without packing clothes too tightly into the wash bowl. Wait till you have at least 4 or 5 items before you do a wash.
  • Page 12 The lighter ones tend to float, while a large blanket can get very heavy and make spinning difficult. Your AquaSmart 2™ has a specific BULKY cycle option designed to take care of these washing challenges.

  • Page 13: Detergent

    Detergent Choosing the right detergent Your AquaSmart 2™ is a High Efficiency clothes washer and needs a Low Sudsing Detergent to prevent oversudsing problems. This is the same type of detergent Front Loaders use and is labelled, “Low Suds”, “Matic”, “High Efficiency” or “HE”.

  • Page 14: Fabric Softener

    Fabric softener Choosing the right cycle If you wish to use fabric softener you will need to select the SOFTENER option which will give you a deep rinse. If the softener option is not selected, the softener will not be dispensed. For instructions on selecting the SOFTENER option please refer to pages 19 and 25.

  • Page 15: Aquasmart 2™ Safety Features

    If the lid is left open, your AquaSmart 2™ washer will be unable to lock the lid, and the cycle will be halted. The machine will beep to alert you, and will display a message on the screen. If this occurs, ensure that the lid is closed and press START/PAUSE.

  • Page 16: Wash Cycles

    Wash cycles Your AquaSmart 2™ washer has a number of wash cycles to suit your laundering needs. Selecting the most appropriate cycle for each particular wash load will help ensure you get the best possible wash result. Wash cycles explained Regular –...
  • Page 17 Wash cycles Wash cycles explained Delicate – High Efficiency mode For delicate or valuable lightly soiled clothes. Delicate – High Efficiency mode OFF Delicate For when you want to wash your delicates in more water. High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF (Default mode) Wash time 6 mins...
  • Page 18 Note: once you have selected the BULKY cycle, you will be asked for more information about the bulky item you wish to wash (refer to page 17). This will allow your AquaSmart 2™ to select the optimum wash action for your particular item.
  • Page 19 None Wash action None Wash temp None Rinse sequence None Spin Fast (1000 rpm) or as selected. If you wish to change any of the wash options while your AquaSmart 2™ is running, press START/PAUSE then select the required option.

  • Page 20: Getting Started Quickly

    Although your AquaSmart 2™ is a top-loading machine, this High Efficiency washer has been designed for use with liquid Low Sudsing, ‘HE’ or ‘Front Loader’ type detergent. AquaSmart 2™ offers a detergent dispenser for your convenience, located on the front, left hand side of the top deck.
  • Page 21 23 – 26. Touch START – Let AquaSmart 2™ do the rest for you. The washer will start to fill with water, and will automatically select the correct water level and wash action for your load. Constant interruptions to the cycle will increase the time taken to complete the cycle and may result in poorer wash performance.

  • Page 22: Aquasmart 2™ Controls

    AquaSmart 2™ controls Easy touch controls These smooth, easy clean buttons require only a gentle touch to activate. To scroll you need to remove your finger to break contact and touch it again. High Efficiency mode This button activates or deactivates the HIGH EFFICIENCY mode. The light will be on when High Efficiency is selected (please refer to ‘High Efficiency...
  • Page 23 The display screen allows you to view the available wash cycles and modify options. It provides feedback on what your AquaSmart 2™ washer is doing and how long the wash has to go, to keep you informed throughout the cycle. The screen will also display messages to help you with the overall running of your machine.

  • Page 24: Choosing Your Wash Cycle

    Choosing your wash cycle Using the soft touch display When you turn your AquaSmart 2™ washer on, the main wash cycles will be displayed on the screen. CHOOSE WASH Regular To view all 10 wash cycles, the Lifestyle cycles and menu options, use the right arrow button to scroll along the menu (use the left arrow button to scroll back along the menu).

  • Page 25: Changing The Wash Cycle Options

    Changing the wash cycle options Select the wash option you wish to modify, highlight it by touching the SELECT button. Regular wash START? WARM SOFTENER FAST SPIN Choose your preferred setting and press SELECT. eg wash temperature: WARM CHOOSE TEMP COLDER WARMER You will then be given the option whether to save the modification for future washes or to just...

  • Page 26: Wash Cycle Options Explained

    Wash cycle options explained To alter any of the wash options explained below, please refer to pages 22 – 23 for instructions on changing the wash cycle options. Temperature AquaSmart 2™ offers five wash temperatures. Controlled Cold Tap Warm/Cold Warm...
  • Page 27 Fabric softener If you wish to use fabric softener in your AquaSmart 2™ clothes washer, ensure SOFTENER ON is selected. If not, select the SOFTENER option from the Wash Options. Scroll to SOFTENER ON, and then press SELECT/TICK to confirm your selection.
  • Page 28 Selecting Drip Dry will pause the washer at the end of the rinse, allowing you to remove drip-dry garments before the washer goes into final spin. Your AquaSmart 2™ will beep and display a message to remind you to remove items. Once the items have been removed press START/PAUSE to begin the spin.

  • Page 29: Lifestyle Cycles

    Lifestyle cycles No experience necessary Your AquaSmart 2™ washer offers you a range of special Lifestyle cycles, to make washing even easier. These cycles have been specifically designed by our washing experts, with you in mind. We have incorporated 70 years of washing knowledge into 19 easy to use, pre-programmed wash cycles.
  • Page 30 Lifestyle cycles The Lifestyle cycles are presented in five distinct categories to help you to access them quickly and easily. The following pages explain the unique cycles that are located within these categories and how they might be of help. Special Care Some fabrics require extra special care.
  • Page 31 Lifestyle cycles Stains We recommend that you treat a stain as soon as you can. There are a number of stains that need special treatment due to their unique composition. Some water temperatures can actually set stains rather than remove them. This is why we have carefully designed our STAINS cycles for you. Chocolate Chocolate is a complex stain with a mix of fats, proteins and sugars.
  • Page 32 Lifestyle cycles Family Some common household washing situations may require extra washing knowledge. We have created five unique FAMILY cycles to help you with those tricky situations. Duvet/Doona Duvets and doonas can be difficult items to wash as they are bulky and often float out of the water.

  • Page 33: Sports

    Clean up Maintaining your AquaSmart 2™ in top condition will ensure that you receive the optimum wash each and every time. Clean Me We recommend that you use the CLEAN ME cycle to clean your AquaSmart 2™...

  • Page 34: Settings Menu

    Settings menu After using your AquaSmart 2™ washer you may wish to fine-tune some of the options available to suit your individual needs. Any options changed in this menu will be a permanent change, unless RESET DEFAULTS is selected (refer to page 35).
  • Page 35 Settings menu Balance Recovery When your washer is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out of balance. It will stop and try to spin up to three times. If the machine still senses an unbalanced load, there are two options the machine can take: 1.
  • Page 36 Settings menu Keylock mode Keylock automatically locks the buttons on your AquaSmart 2™ 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. To turn Keylock mode ON or OFF: Access the Settings menu (refer page 32).
  • Page 37 Reset Defaults If you would like to re-set all settings back to those that were set when your AquaSmart 2™ left the factory, select RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS. Access the Settings menu (refer page 32). Scroll to the RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS option, and press SELECT.

  • Page 38: Caring For Your Aquasmart 2™ Washer

    Cleaning the inside of your washer It is important that you occasionally clean the inside of your machine. Your AquaSmart 2™ has a bowl clean cycle specifically for this purpose. We recommend that you use the CLEAN ME cycle 5 – 6 times a year and suggest that you do not wash clothes during this cycle.
  • Page 39 (refer to page 36). Automatic lint disposal system With AquaSmart 2™ there is no need to remove messy lint filters. Your AquaSmart 2™ has a self cleaning lint disposal system. It automatically separates the lint from the wash water as it washes.

  • Page 40: Before You Call For Service

    You can correct many of your machine’s problems yourself, using the checklists on the following pages. Your AquaSmart 2™ 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 “I am not getting any COLD WATER” Check that the cold water supply has been turned on. Your cold water temperature may exceed the recommended limits (refer to ‘Installation instructions’ , page 4). Check that the inlet hose filter is not blocked. Check that the inlet hoses are not kinked or squashed.

  • Page 42: Solving Operating Problems

    Solving operating problems Pressing POWER does not turn on machine. Is the power switched on at the wall? Unplug from wall. Wait 60 seconds, plug back in, turn on and try again. Could household power supply be at fault? Try plugging in another appliance. Keylock mode may be activated.
  • Page 43 Solving operating problems Wash CYCLE TIME longer than usual. If water pressure is low, cycle time will increase due to longer fill times. Ensure that inlet hose filters are not blocked. Your machine may have initiated Wash Recovery mode where it has sensed your load is washing unevenly.

  • Page 44: Solving Wash Problems

    Solving wash problems CREASING. Was the washer or dryer overloaded? Selecting the EASY IRON cycle will minimise creasing. Try not to leave wet clothes sitting in the washer or laundry basket. LINTING. Was the washer overloaded? Wash lint givers, eg towels, separately from lint receivers, eg synthetics. Also wash similar colours together (eg lights with lights, darks with darks).

  • Page 45: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Warranty You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Product 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 Normal recommended maintenance as set out in the product’s user guide. Repairs when the appliance has been dismantled, repaired or serviced by other than a Fisher & Paykel authorised repairer or the selling dealer. Pick-up and delivery. Transportation or travelling costs involved in the repair when the product is installed outside the Fisher &...

  • 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 appliance is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. You have read the problem solving at the back of the book. If after checking these points you still need assistance, please refer to your nearest Fisher &...
  • Page 48 www.fisherpaykel.co.nz www.fisherpaykel.com.au Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2011. 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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