Fisher & Paykel WM1490P Installation Manual/User Manual
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Summary of Contents for Fisher & Paykel WM1490P
- Page 1 FRONT LOADING CLOTHES WASHER WM1490F, WM1490P, WM1480P & WM1280J models INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER GUIDE GB IE SG...
- Page 3 CONTENTS Introduction Safety and warnings Installation instructions 6 Before you do your first wash 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 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following: • This clothes washer is not intended for use by persons (including children aged below 8 years) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or given instructions on how to use the washer by someone responsible for their safety and...
- Page 7 SAFETY AND WARNINGS • The only user-removable parts of the washer are the inlet hoses, detergent dispenser and the pump filter. No other parts are designed to be removed by anyone other than a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician. •...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Accessories Please check you received the following accessories with your Fisher & Paykel washer. You will find them inside the drum or attached to the packaging. 2 x Inlet hoses ● ● 1 x Drain hose guide ● ●...
- Page 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product dimensions FRONT VIEW TOP VIEW Wall WM1490F WM1480P WM1490P WM1280J PRODUCT DIMENSIONS Overall height of product Overall width of product Overall depth of product (excluding dial and door when closed) Depth of door open 1065 1010 Minimum door clearance to adjacent wall Standpipe height min.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Location IMPORTANT! Install the machine on a solid and level floor surface ensuring it has at least 20mm 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 11 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 12 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 – 1200mm.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection This appliance must be connected to a 220V – 240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, minimum 10A 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 ●...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Completing the installation Installation test cycle IMPORTANT! Do this before you wash any items in your washer. This is to check that your washer is installed correctly and that it is functioning correctly prior to use. Turn your washer on by pressing the ‘POWER’ button. Select the ‘Quick’...
- Page 15 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 20mm 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 16 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY WM1490F model 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 WM1490P and WM1480P 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 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 to alert you.
- Page 20 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY WM1280J model 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 21 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.
- Page 22 WASHER CONTROLS SmartTouch™ Control Dial The SmartTouch™ Control Dial provides easy and efficient wash cycle selection. As you rotate the dial, the icon of the wash cycle selected will be illuminated, along with the default settings for that cycle on the right side of the control panel. SmartTouch™...
- Page 23 Add a Garment (WM1490F, WM1490P and WM1480P 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 24 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 25 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.
- Page 26 Where do I put my detergent? WM1490F, WM1490P and WM1480P models only Liquid detergent Is added to the main wash compartment on the left side of the dispenser drawer marked with a (A).
- Page 27 DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER WM1280J model 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 28 DETERGENT AND FABRIC SOFTENER IMPORTANT! Make sure the detergent dispenser drawer is completely closed before starting ● ● the cycle. WM1280J model: 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 29 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.
- Page 30 WASH CYCLES WM1490F model 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. DEFAULT MAX.
- Page 31 WASH CYCLES WM1490P and WM1480P 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 32 WASH CYCLES WM1280J model 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. DEFAULT MAX.
- Page 33 Spin Speed Your WM1490F, WM1490P or WM1480P model of washer offers four spin speeds: ● ● 500 rpm, 800 rpm, 1100 rpm and 1400 rpm, plus an additional ‘No Spin’ option.
- Page 34 WASH CYCLE OPTIONS Soil Level (WM1490P and WM1480P models only) The ‘Soil Level’ option lets you adjust the wash to suit the amount of soil in your load. For example, select ‘Heavy’ for dirty clothes; for items that are only lightly soiled, select ‘Light’.
- Page 35 ● cycles. Add a Garment (WM1490F, WM1490P and WM1480P 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 36 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.
- Page 37 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 38 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 39 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Cleaning the drum and the door Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the door, cleaning any water marks or residue off it. ● ● Wipe the rubber seal around the door. Remove any items or lint accumulating in the ●...
- Page 40 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.
- Page 41 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE User warnings Your washer is capable of diagnosing a number of its own problems. In most cases, your washer 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 42 Use the ‘Add a Garment’ button if you wish to add or remove items (WM1490F, WM1490P and WM1480P models only). If the drum is still moving, wait for it to stop before attempting to open the door.
- Page 43 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 44 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 45 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 800mm from the floor level (refer to page 10). Drain hose sitting in water. Clear the drain.
- Page 46 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 20). usual/Inaccurate Low water pressure or Ensure that inlet hose filters are not time reading/ flow rate.
- Page 47 If not removing clothes from washer immediately at end of cycle, select the ‘Wrinkle Free’ option (WM1490F, WM1490P and WH1480P models only). Do not leave wet washing sitting in a washing basket. Wash temperature too Select a lower wash temperature.
- Page 48 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.
- Page 49 (kWh/CYCLE) (L/CYCLE) (min) WM1490F Cottons Eco* 0.67 Cottons 1.17 Everyday 0.81 Heavy 2.19 Synthetic 0.98 Delicate 0.70 Sports 0.55 WM1490P Cottons Eco* 0.67 Cottons 1.17 Everyday 0.81 Heavy 2.30 Synthetic 0.90 Delicate 0.70 Quick 0.57 WM1480P Cottons Eco* 0.79 Cottons 1.08...
- Page 50 PRODUCT FICHE (ACCORDING TO EU 1061/2010) Fisher & Paykel MODEL WM1490F WM1490P WM1480P WM1280J Rated capacity (kg) ENERGY EFFICIENCY A+++ (highest efficiency) to D (least efficient) A+++ A+++ A+++ A+++ ENERGY CONSUMPTION Annual energy consumption (kWh/year) Cotton full load at 60°C (kWh) 0.67...
- Page 51 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 52 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY 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. 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.
- Page 53 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 54 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...
- Page 55 EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate handling of this product.
- Page 56 FISHERPAYKEL.COM © Fisher & Paykel Appliances 2017. 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.