Caring For Your Washer - Fisher & Paykel FABRICSMART WA8560P Installation Manual/User Manual

When you have finished using your washer
Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst.
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Turn off the power at the wall.
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Cleaning your FabricSmart™ washer
Before you start cleaning your FabricSmart™ washer, ensure that it is disconnected from the
power (ie unplug the washer from the power point).
Clean the surfaces of your washer with a soft damp cloth only and wipe dry. Do not use
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scouring or spray cleaners as they can damage the paint, plastic and panel surfaces.
Clean the fabric softener dispenser after each cycle using warm soapy water.
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To remove the agitator for cleaning, unscrew the nut down the centre of the agitator by
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turning anti-clockwise.
The SmartTouch™ Control Dial and soft close lid are not designed to be removable for
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cleaning. Do not attempt to remove the dial or lid.
The agitator must be fully pushed onto the shaft when refitting. Tighten the nut firmly by
hand. Ensure the agitator is not loose.
Cleaning the inside of your washer
It is important that you occasionally clean the inside of your washer. Your FabricSmart™
washer has a
BOWL CLEAN
100 cycles to run this cycle (the
recommend completing this cycle 5 – 6 times a year. We recommend the use of commercial
washing machine cleaners only. Ensure the cleaner used is compatible with your waste water
system, i.e. safe for use if you have a septic tank. Follow the manufacturers instructions. We
suggest not having any items in the washer during this cycle.
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CARING FOR YOUR WASHER

Cleaning the dispenser
When using fabric softener, rinse your dispenser at the end of
each wash.
1 Separate the cup from the dispenser body by pushing
downward on the base of the cup.
2 Rinse both parts of the dispenser using warm soapy water.
cycle specifically for this purpose and will remind you every
BOWL CLEAN
cycle icon will flash to alert you), or we
Add the washing machine cleaner directly
down the centre of the agitator, follow the
manufacturers instructions.
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