Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart WA8560P Installation Instructions & User Manual
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER GUIDE FabricSmart™ Washer WA8560P and WA8060P models 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 FabricSmart™ washer controls FabricSmart™ washer safety features Eco-Active™ wash Sorting Loading Detergent Fabric softener Wash cycles Wash options Customising wash cycles Changing pre-set options Caring for your washer Before you call for service Fault codes... -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Welcome to your FabricSmart™ washer Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart™ 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**60P PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Overall height of product † 1045 – 1075 (to highest point on console) Overall width of product Overall depth of product Height of product to top of lid † 950 ... - 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 – 240 V, 50 Hz, sinusoidal, 10 A 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. A spirit level is provided with your washer. Use this to level your washer, always placing it on a clean, flat surface. The washer is level when the bubble sits in the centre, within the two lines. Your washer is equipped with self-locking feet at the front to ensure they do not move once you have levelled your washer.
- 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 space packer been removed? Refer to page 6. Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’... -
Page 14: Getting Started Quickly
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY 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 Using your washer The buttons require only a gentle touch to activate. Touch ‘POWER’ to activate your FabricSmart™ washer. Select your desired wash cycle by turning the SmartTouch™ Control Dial. The wash cycle icons will illuminate as you turn the dial showing which cycle is selected (refer to the ‘Wash cycles’...
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Page 16: Fabricsmart™ Washer Controls
FABRICSMART™ WASHER CONTROLS SmartTouch™ Control Dial The SmartTouch™ Control Dial provides easy and efficient cycle selection. As you rotate the dial, the cycle selected will be illuminated, along with the default settings for that cycle on the right of the control panel. SmartTouch™... -
Page 17: Fabricsmart™ Washer Safety Features
FABRICSMART™ WASHER SAFETY FEATURES Lid lock The lid of your FabricSmart™ 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 18: Eco-Active™ Wash
ECO-ACTIVE™ WASH Your FabricSmart™ washer uses a dual-action wash to give excellent wash performance whilst taking great care of your clothes. We call this the Eco-Active™ wash. The two parts to the Eco-Active™ wash are explained below: Detergent activating wash (front-loader type wash) For both ‘Eco-Active™, On’... -
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
WASH CYCLES WASH WASH WASH SPIN SPIN CYCLE DESIGNED FOR RINSE TIME * ACTION TEMP SPEED TIME ** Regular *** For normally soiled Spray/ everyday cotton loads, Regular Warm/Cold 1100 rpm minutes Deep rinse minutes eg t-shirts, shorts, shirts. Heavy Recommended cycle for heavily soiled durable Spray/ Heavy... -
Page 24: 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 washer. Select the wash cycle (and select ‘Auto’ water level if not automatically selected). Touch . - Page 25 WASH OPTIONS Wash Temp FabricSmart™ washer offers 5 wash temperatures, and an additional setting, ‘Controlled Cold’. The wash temperature selected is used in the detergent activating wash (except for the ‘Sports’ cycle – refer to the ‘Eco-Active™ wash’ section). If Eco-Active™ is ‘On’ the temperature will be colder for the second part of the wash.
- Page 26 WASH OPTIONS Options Note: in some instances it is possible to select multiple options on one cycle. Stain Treatment If you have stains in your wash load you can add a number of short soaks to the wash to help remove these by selecting the ‘Stain Treatment’...
- Page 27 WASH OPTIONS Delay Start The ‘Delay Start’ option can delay the start of the wash cycle by 5 minutes up to 18 hours. This can be useful to time your washing to finish when you arrive home from work, or to start once you have finished in the shower. Simply touch the ‘More’ button to scroll through to your desired delayed start time, or to turn delay start off.
- Page 28 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. Use the specially designed ‘Bulky’ cycle. ●...
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Page 29: Customising Wash Cycles
CUSTOMISING WASH CYCLES To customise a cycle You can program your FabricSmart™ 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’ wash or set ‘Heavy’ cycle to include a ‘Soak’. Touch ‘POWER’... -
Page 30: 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: The wash temperatures, including changing the ‘Cold’... - Page 31 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Adjusting your options Enter Option Adjustment mode (refer to page 28). The diagram below shows how the wash cycle icons relate to the options you can change. It also shows what will be displayed when you first enter Option Adjustment mode.
- Page 32 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Wash temperatures All wash temperatures can be individually adjusted if you think they are too hot or too cold. Note: the hot temperature will be the same as the hot water supply temperature. Enter Option Adjustment mode (refer to page 28). Select the ‘Heavy’...
- Page 33 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 one more time. If it still senses an unbalanced load there are two options the washer can take.
- Page 34 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 28). Select the ‘Easy Iron’ cycle. The display will show . Touch and hold for 3 seconds to reset your washer to its factory settings.
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Page 35: 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 36 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 37: 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 5 seconds it is telling you that it has a problem which you can solve using the checklist below. - Page 38 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE PROBLEM DISPLAYED AS WHAT TO DO The washer Wash load is out of balance. Ensure the washer is is out of stationary. Manually redistribute the load. balance. Check the washer is level (refer to ‘Installation instructions –...
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Page 39: Fault Codes
FAULT CODES When a continuous series of beeps is sounded, all the lights turn off on the control panel and a number appears on the display, a fault has occurred. The washer will automatically enter this mode if a fault occurs. The fault code will be displayed as a number on the digital display. -
Page 40: 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. Solving operating problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES... - Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving operating problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Washer is Washer may not be level. Check the washer is level and does continually going not rock in any direction. Refer to out of balance. page 9. Too much water for the load Ensure an appropriate water level is selected for the load size (or select ‘Auto’...
- Page 42 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 these cycle have been designed to minimise creasing. Spin speed too high. Try selecting a lower spin speed.
- Page 43 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 44: 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 45 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 46: 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 47: Registration
CUSTOMER CARE In Singapore if you need assistance…* Please call our Fisher & Paykel Service line. Phone: 6741 0777 Fax: 6547 0123 Website: www.fisherpaykel.com Postal address: 150 Ubi Avenue 4, Sunlight Building #03-01A, Singapore 408825 *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. -
Page 48: Www.fisherpaykel.com
www.fisherpaykel.com © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2016. 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.