Fisher & Paykel WH8060F Installation Instructions & User Manual
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- Page 1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER GUIDE Front loading clothes washer WH8560F, WH8060F, WH8560P, WH8060P, WH7560P, WH8560J and WH7560J models NZ AU...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions Before you do your first wash 11 Getting started quickly Washer controls Safety features Sorting and loading Detergent and fabric softener Wash cycles Wash cycle options Customising wash cycles Caring for your washer Before you call for service Fault codes Troubleshooting... -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Welcome Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel 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 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 Accessories Please check you received the following accessories with your Fisher & Paykel washer. You will find them inside the drum: 2 x Inlet hoses ● ● 1 x Drain hose guide ● ● 1 x Installation instructions and user guide ●... - Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product dimensions FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW Wall WH8560F WH8560P WH8060F WH7560P WH8560J WH8060P WH7560J PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Overall height of product Overall width of product Overall depth of product (including dial and door when closed) Depth of door open 1065...
- Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Location IMPORTANT! Install the machine on a solid and level floor surface ensuring it has at least 20 mm clearance on each side. The washer must not be installed on any textured floor coverings (eg carpet, rugs). Note: this machine must not be installed and operated on a plinth. Levelling the machine It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin performance, and to minimise noise, vibrations and wear...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS If you have an uncontrolled water heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating system) you should fit a Hot ‘N’ Safe Valve. This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within safe limits. Hot ‘N’ Safe Valves available are: RMC TVA 50HF RMC TVA 75HFS Adjustable between 35°C –...
- Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Draining Drain hose placement in a stand pipe or tub To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe the hose guide must be fitted to Pull hose the drain hose. The height of the standpipe through or tub should be between 800 – 1200 mm.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection This appliance must be connected to a 220 V – 240 V, 50 Hz, sinusoidal, minimum 10 A electrical supply. Uncoil the power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover and plug into a wall socket. Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity. Check the power cord for damage and make sure it is not squashed or twisted when ●...
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Page 13: Before You Do Your First Wash
BEFORE YOU DO YOUR FIRST WASH Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist: Have the packaging and transit bolts been removed? Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’ (with no more than 20 mm extended) and hooked into your standpipe or tub, or attached to a spigot? Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve (colour-coded orange)? Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve (colour-coded white)? Have the taps been turned on? -
Page 14: Getting Started Quickly
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY WH8560F and WH8060F models only PUSH Sort your washing carefully. Separate white/light ● ● colours from dark colours. Wash new, highly coloured and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer. Refer to the ‘Sorting and loading’ section. - Page 15 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY Press ‘POWER’ to activate your washer. Select your wash cycle by turning the SmartTouch™ Control Dial. Choose your wash options, if you wish to select options different from the default options for the cycle. Touch to start the cycle. If you make an invalid selection the washer will beep to alert you.
- Page 16 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY WH8560P, WH8060P and WH7560P models only PUSH Sort your washing carefully. Separate white/light ● ● colours from dark colours. Wash new, highly coloured and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer. Refer to the ‘Sorting and loading’ section. Load your clothes individually into the wash drum.
- Page 17 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY Press ‘POWER’ to activate your washer. Select your wash cycle by turning the SmartTouch™ Control Dial. Choose your wash options, if you wish to select options different from the default options for the cycle. Touch to start the cycle. If you make an invalid selection the washer will beep to alert you.
- Page 18 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY WH8560J and WH7560J models only PUSH Sort your washing carefully. Separate white/light ● ● colours from dark colours. Wash new, highly coloured and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer. Refer to the ‘Sorting and loading’ section. Load your clothes individually into the wash drum.
- Page 19 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY Press ‘POWER’ to activate your washer. Select your wash cycle by turning the SmartTouch™ Control Dial. Choose your wash options, if you wish to select options different from the default options for the cycle. Touch to start the cycle. If you make an invalid selection the washer will beep at you.
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Page 20: Washer Controls
Keylock can be used to lock the buttons on your washer. This will avoid accidental button pushes. For more detail please refer to the ‘Wash cycle options’ section. Drum light (WH8560F, WH8060F models only) Your machine has a drum light to help assist you when loading and unloading your washing machine. -
Page 21: Safety Features
Add a Garment (WH8560F, WH8060F, WH8560P, WH8060P and WH7560P models only) The ‘Add a Garment’ function can be used to interrupt the cycle to add or remove a garment at any time during the wash part of the cycle (as long as the wash temperature selected is lower than 60°C). -
Page 22: Sorting And Loading
SORTING AND LOADING When preparing your wash load there are some important things to consider: Sorting Sort items according to colour, fabric type, and soil type. Wash fine, delicate fabrics separately from thick, heavy fabrics. Always separate coloured items from whites, especially when they are new. - Page 23 SORTING AND LOADING Before you load Check pockets for items that could damage your clothes or get caught in the washer. ● ● Close zippers, hooks and eyes, and other fastenings (ie fasten the opening of duvet/ ● ● doona covers), and remove loose bra wires. All these can damage both your washer and your clothes.
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Page 24: Detergent And Fabric Softener
Where do I put my detergent? WH8560F, WH8060F, WH8560P, WH8060P and WH7560P models only Liquid detergent Is added to the main wash compartment on the left side of the dispenser drawer marked with a (A). - Page 25 DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER WH8560J and WH7560J models only Powdered or liquid detergent Is added to the main wash detergent compartment on the left side of the dispensing drawer marked with a . As the machine fills, water is flushed through this compartment to deliver a detergent solution into the drum.
- Page 26 DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER IMPORTANT! Make sure the detergent dispenser drawer is completely closed before starting ● ● the cycle. WH8560J and WH7560J models: If using ‘Delay Start’ we recommend you use ● ● powdered detergent for the main wash. How much detergent? The correct detergent dosage varies depending on the amount of soil in your load, the size of the load and the water quality, so getting the correct dose takes some trial and error.
- Page 27 DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER Fabric softener Add fabric softener to the middle compartment of the dispenser marked with a . The washer will automatically flush the fabric softener during the rinse part of the cycle. If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend to: Use it sparingly.
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Page 28: Wash Cycles
M1528. Only the WH8560F and WH8060F models comply with Woolmark Apparel Care requirements. - Page 29 WASH CYCLES WH8560P, WH8060P and WH7560P models Your 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 wash result. MAX. DEFAULT MAX.
- Page 30 WASH CYCLES WH8560J and WH7560J models Your 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 wash result. MAX. DEFAULT MAX.
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Page 31: Wash Cycle Options
Please be aware that a number of factors can influence the amount of time saved on a cycle, including the load size, cycle chosen, water flow rate and load distribution during spin. Spin Speed Your WH8560F, WH8060F, WH8560P, WH8060P or WH7560P model of washer ● ●... - Page 32 . When you select ‘Pre Wash’, the compartment is flushed at the start of the cycle. WH8560F, WH8060F, WH8560P, WH8060P and WH7560P models only The detergent for the main wash can either be a powder or a liquid. Place this in the compartment marked .
- Page 33 ● cycles. Add a Garment (WH8560F, WH8060F, WH8560P, WH8060P and WH7560P models only) The ‘Add a Garment’ option enables you to add or remove items during the wash stage of the cycle, under certain conditions. Once the ‘Add a Garment’ button is touched, the button and time to go will flash.
- Page 34 WASH CYCLE OPTIONS Keylock This option enables you to deactivate the buttons on the display panel, except for the ‘Power’ and ‘Keylock’ buttons. This prevents accidental button presses. To turn Keylock mode ON or OFF when the washer is powered on: Touch and hold the button for 2 seconds.
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Page 35: Customising Wash Cycles
CUSTOMISING WASH CYCLES After using your washer a few times you may discover there are some wash options you prefer for some cycles. You can programme your washer to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the ‘Easy Iron’ cycle to cold wash temperature or set the ‘Everyday’... -
Page 36: Caring For Your Washer
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER When you have finished using your washer Unplug the machine from the power socket. ● ● Wipe around the door and in the rubber gasket to remove any remaining water and ● ● foreign matter. Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst. ●... - Page 37 ● ● Do not leave any metal objects in the drum as these may rust and cause staining. WH8560F and WH8060F models also have a self cleaning door flush that directs a ● ● portion of the rinse water over the door during various stages of the cycle to help to clean hair and insolubles from the inside of the door and surrounding parts.
- Page 38 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Cleaning the hoses Each hose has a filter in it, preventing any solid contaminants in the water entering your washing machine. Occasionally you should disconnect the water inlet hoses where they connect to the taps, check these for any build up of dirt and wash this out. Nappy sanitisers/bleach Nappy sanitisers and bleach are very corrosive to metal surfaces.
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Page 39: Before You Call For Service
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE User warnings Your washer is capable of diagnosing a number of its own problems. It will sound a continuous series of beeps and display a code when it has a problem that you can correct yourself. All control panel lights will turn off and the code will be displayed to inform you what the problem is. - Page 40 Use the ‘Add a Garment’ button if you wish to add or remove items (WH8560F, WH8060F WH8560P, WH8060P and WH7560P models only). If the drum is still moving, wait for it to stop before attempting to open the door.
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Page 41: 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 followed by a number on the digital display. -
Page 42: 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 service technician. Solving operating problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO... - Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving operating problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Washer drains Drain hose too low. Ensure the height of the drain hose is while filling. at least 800 mm from the floor level (refer to page 9). Drain hose sitting in water. Clear the drain.
- Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving operating problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Cycle time Wash time is approximate. Wash time may be influenced by a longer than number of factors (refer to page 18). usual/Inaccurate Low water pressure or Ensure that inlet hose filters are not time reading/ flow rate.
- Page 45 If not removing clothes from washer immediately at end of cycle, select the ‘Wrinkle Free’ option (WH8560F, WH8060F, WH8560P, WH8060P and WH7560P models only). Do not leave wet washing sitting in a washing basket.
- Page 46 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving wash problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Dye transfer. Coloured items not washed Remember to separate whites and separately from white/light colours. coloured items. New or non-colourfast items Wash non-colourfast items separately not washed separately. and select ‘Cold’ wash temperature. Wet items have been left Remove items from washer as soon sitting for too long.
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Page 47: Manufacturer's Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY For New Zealand and Australia only. 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 48 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY 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 & Paykel Authorised Repairer’s normal service area. Nothing in this Manufacturer’s Warranty is intended to, or does limit, any rights you may have under law to recover the costs of inspecting or returning the goods to us.
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Page 49: 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 50: Registration
CUSTOMER CARE Registration Register your product with us so we can provide you with the best service possible. To register your product visit our website: www.fisherpaykel.com Complete and keep for safe reference: Model Serial No. Purchase Date Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country... -
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