Fisher & Paykel WH1260F1 Installation Manual page 12

Draining
Placing the drain hose in a standpipe or tub
To guide the drain hose over the tub or
1
standpipe, the hose guide must be fitted to
the drain hose. The height of the standpipe
or tub should be between 600 – 1000mm.
Secure the hose guide so it cannot be
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dislodged from the standpipe or tub.
IMPORTANT!
If the drain hose is placed on the ground or
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if the standpipe or tub is less than 600mm
high, the washing machine will continuously
drain while being filled (siphon).
Regularly check that your standpipe or tub
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is free from lint or other obstructions, which
may affect how your washer works or may
cause flooding.
Attaching drain hose to spigot
Guide the drain hose through the hose guide.
1
Secure the hose guide to the back wall of
2
cupboard using a screw. The height of the
drain hose should be between 600 – 1000mm
from ground level.
Attach the drain hose to the spigot and
3
secure using a hose clamp to ensure the
blanking insert is cleared from the spigot.
Check for leaks.
4
The drain hose should be checked from time
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to time and replaced if any damage (eg wear,
cuts, bulges, kinks, leaks, etc) is found.
Do not bend the drain hose sharply, as this
may cause it to split.
In multi-storey apartments or any upper
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floor, the washer should be installed on a
floor equipped with a drain.
Draining must comply with local by-laws.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Pull hose
through
guide
Fitting the drain hose guide
Attaching drain hose to spigot
(20mm)
maximum
Height 600 – 1000mm
from ground