Fisher & Paykel WASHSMART ECO Installation Manual/User Manual
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- Page 1 WASHSMART™ ECO, WASHSMART™ AND QUICKSMART™ WASHERS WA1060E, WA8560E, WA7560E, WA1060G, WA9060G, WA8560G, WA7060G & WA7060M models INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER GUIDE NZ AU SG ROW...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety and warnings Installation instructions Before your first wash Washer safety features Control panel Wash cycles Eco Active™ wash — WashSmart™ Eco washer only Wash preparation Getting started quickly Wash options Customising a wash cycle Changing pre-set options Caring for your washer Before you call for service Fault codes Troubleshooting... -
Page 4: Safety And Warnings
SAFETY AND WARNINGS WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard Failure to follow this advice may result in electrical shock or death. • 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. - Page 5 SAFETY AND WARNINGS MODEL CODE MAX CAPACITY* (KG) WA7060M WA7060G WA7560E WA8560E WA8560G WA9060G WA1060G WA1060E *Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the washer can wash at any one time. The WA1060E, WA1060G and WA9060G models have a different capacity based on country standards.
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Page 6: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Accessories Check if you received the following accessories with your Fisher & Paykel washer. You will find them inside the drum or attached to the packaging. 1 x hose guide 2 x inlet hoses Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new washer please follow the instructions below. Removing the packaging 1 Remove the outer packaging. - Page 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Product and minimum clearance dimensions FRONT VIEW PROFILE VIEW WA**60* PRODUCT DIMENSIONS A Overall height of product † (to highest point on console) 1045 – 1075 B Overall width of product C Overall depth of product D Height of product lid closed 950 ...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Levelling instructions It is IMPORTANT to level the washer to ensure good spin performance. A level is provided with your washer. 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 9 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Water supply Inlet hoses 1 Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps (there are washers fitted in both ends). Connect the red connector hose to Hot, and the white connector hose to Cold. 2 Connect the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the corresponding washer inlet valves.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Draining Placing the drain hose in a standpipe or tub: 1 Carefully pull the drain hose out from the Pull hose back of the washer by pulling the exposed through (20 mm) part of the hose downward and outward. guide maximum 2 To guide the drain hose over the tub or...
- Page 11 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. Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity.
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Page 12: Before Your First Wash
BEFORE YOUR FIRST WASH Check you have done everything you need to before you start your first wash: … Has the basepacker been removed? … Is the drain hose threaded through the hose guide ‘U bend’ (with no more than 20 mm extended) and hooked into your standpipe or tub, or attached to a spigot? …... -
Page 13: Washer Safety Features
WASHER SAFETY FEATURES Lid lock The lid of your washer is locked for some parts of the wash cycle, ensuring safety for you and your family while it is operating. light (above the button) is illuminated when the lid lock is activated, LID LOCKED letting you know at a glance if you can open the lid or not. -
Page 14: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL Washsmart™ Eco Washer 1 POWER Touch to turn the washer ON/OFF. 2 Keylock Touch and hold to disable all buttons on the display panel, except . This prevents accidental button presses. 3 Wash cycles Touch to select the desired cycle for your load. 4 Digital display Shows the following: screen... - Page 15 CONTROL PANEL Washsmart™ Washer 1 POWER Touch to turn the washer ON/OFF. 2 Keylock Touch and hold to disable all buttons on the display panel, except . This prevents accidental button presses. 3 Wash cycles Touch to select the desired cycle for your load. 4 Digital display Shows the following: screen...
- Page 16 CONTROL PANEL Quicksmart™ Washer 1 POWER Touch to turn the washer ON/OFF. 2 Keylock Touch and hold to disable all buttons on the display panel, except . This prevents accidental button presses. 3 Wash cycles Touch to select the desired cycle for your load. 4 Digital display Shows the following: screen...
- Page 17 CONTROL PANEL Keylock Keylock can be used to lock the buttons on your washer when not in use. This will avoid accidental button pushes from items left on the lid of the washer and also from any little fingers. To turn Keylock Touch and hold the button for two seconds.
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Page 18: Wash Cycles
WASH CYCLES Wash cycle guide - Washsmart™ Eco Washer 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. WASH SPIN SPIN... - Page 19 WASH CYCLES Wash cycle guide - Washsmart™ Washer 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. WASH SPIN SPIN...
- Page 20 WASH CYCLES Wash cycle guide - Quicksmart™ Washer 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. WASH SPIN SPIN...
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Page 21: Eco Active™ Wash - Washsmart™ Eco Washer Only
ECO ACTIVE™ WASH — WASHSMART™ ECO WASHER ONLY Your FabricSmart™ uses a dual-action wash to give excellent wash performance while 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™... -
Page 22: Wash Preparation
WASH PREPARATION Sorting your load 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. Colour run could be an issue if you wash items at higher temperatures. Some soils, like mud and blood are best washed in cold water. - Page 23 WASH PREPARATION Selecting 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. Pods — Detergent pods are a ‘no mess’...
- Page 24 WASH PREPARATION 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.
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Page 25: Getting Started Quickly
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY WashSmart™ Eco washer, WashSmart™ washer and QuickSmart™ washer Touch to activate your WashSmart™ washer. Select your desired wash cycle by touching the wash cycle button of your choice (refer to ‘Wash cycles’ section). Choose your wash options, eg you may want wash temperature and a spin WARM... - Page 26 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY mode to lock the buttons on the display, which prevents them from being activated accidently by a washing basket or little fingers (refer to the ‘Washer controls’ section). allows you to delay the start of DELAY START your wash by 5 mins up to 18 hours (refer to the ‘Wash options’...
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Page 27: Wash Options
WASH OPTIONS Water Level Auto water level (not available on QuickSmart™ washer) Place your clothes in the machine and select the wash cycle. Press water level if not AUTO automatically selected. Touch . The machine will automatically fill to the correct water level for the load, for both phases of the wash. - Page 28 WASH OPTIONS Wash temp WashSmart™ Eco washer and WashSmart™ washer offer 5 wash temperatures, and an additional setting, CONTROLLED COLD CONTROLLED WARM/ WARM/ COLD WARM COLD COLD Incoming Incoming 20°C 35°C 40°C 50°C from tap from tap Note: These temperatures are approximate. The wash temperature selected is used in the detergent activating part of the wash.
- Page 29 WASH OPTIONS Options Soak (WashSmart™ Eco washer and WashSmart™ washer only) Use the option to soak clothes during the agitation wash phase. Ensure items are SOAK colourfast before using SOAK When you select your washer will soak for a period of two hours before completing SOAK .
- Page 30 WASH OPTIONS Delay Start (not available on QuickSmart™ washer) option can delay the start of the wash cycle between 5 minutes and DELAY START 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.
- Page 31 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. Some items float up during the wash (e.g. duvets/ doonas, water-proof and water-resistant items and pillows).
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Page 32: Customising A Wash Cycle
CUSTOMISING A WASH CYCLE To customise a cycle You can program your CleanSmart™ washer to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the cycle to default to a REGULAR wash or set cycle to include a WARM HEAVY... - Page 33 CUSTOMISING A WASH CYCLE Touch the cycle button to store your settings. You will hear a long beep to confirm the changes have been saved. Power off your washer. To change your customised wash cycle simply repeat these steps.
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Page 34: Changing Pre-Set Options
CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Option Adjustment mode CUSTOMISED ICON DEFAULT FUNCTION After using your washer a number of times you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. Regular Wash Temp Wash Temp Recovery There are a number of pre-set options, which can be altered: Heavy Recovery... - Page 35 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Adjusting your options It displays when you first enter Option Adjustment Mode. Options you can change are accessible using the cycle Adjust the options, ie HEAVY DELICATE WOOL REGULAR select the cycle button to modify the wash temperature and cycle button REGULAR HEAVY...
- Page 36 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Wash temperatures All wash temperatures can be individually adjusted if you think they are too hot or too cold. The hot temperature will be the same as the hot water supply temperature. To modify the wash temperature: Enter the Option Adjustment mode, refer to ‘Option Adjustment mode’...
- Page 37 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Controlled Cold (not available on QuickSmart™ washer) If your incoming cold water temperature is very low you will get a less effective wash. The option solves this problem by adding a small amount of hot water to CONTROLLED COLD raise the temperature of the wash to approximately 20°C.
- Page 38 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS If you always use water, we recommend that a COLD CONTROLLED COLD WARM wash be used regularly, eg every 5th wash should be at least a warm one to maintain the cleanliness of your washer. Out of balance recovery routine When your washer is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out of balance.
- Page 39 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS QuickSmart™ washer Touch the button to turn WATER LEVEL automatic recovery End of cycle beeps The beeps signalling the end of the cycle can be increased or decreased. The default setting is five beeps. Enter Option Adjustment mode. Select the cycle.
- Page 40 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS QuickSmart™ washer Touch the button to turn WATER LEVEL automatic recovery Factory reset You can reset your washer to the settings it left the factory with: Enter Option Adjustment mode, refer to the ‘Option Adjustment mode’ for instructions Select the cycle.
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Page 41: 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 wash be used at WARM regular intervals, e.g. - Page 42 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Select water level, spin speed and HIGH option. SOAK (WashSmart™ Eco washer displayed.) Add the washing machine cleaner directly down the centre of the agitator, follow the manufacturers instructions. Touch Let the washer complete the cycle. Select and run a cycle on water...
- Page 43 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER QuickSmart™ washer Fill your washer with hot water. Touch , select the cycle. REGULAR Select water level, water HIGH temperature and spin speed. Check that is not selected. ECO RINSE Add the washing machine cleaner directly down the centre of the agitator, follow the manufacturers instructions.
- Page 44 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Select and run a cycle on water REGULAR HIGH level to remove any remaining detergent and scrud. 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.
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Page 45: Before You Call For Service
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE User warnings Your washer is capable of self diagnosis and may sound a series of beeps and display a notification or warning to inform you when there is a problem. In most cases you will be able to address the problem the washer is alerting you to. Check this chart before you call for service. - Page 46 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE PROBLEM DISPLAYED AS WHAT TO DO The washer is Wash load is out of balance. Ensure the washer is stationary. out of balance. Manually redistribute the load. Check the washer is level. Refer to ‘Levelling instructions’’ for more information.
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Page 47: 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 48: 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 or our Customer Care Centre. Solving operating problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES... - Page 49 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving operating problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Spin speed sounds Clothes are unevenly distributed Washer has compensated by lowering the slower than normal. in the bowl. spin speed. The outer wash bowl may still The washer has slowed the spin speed as a be hot from being filled with hot protective measure.
- Page 50 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving wash problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Creasing. Overloading of the washer. Try reducing load size. Inappropriate cycle selection. Choose cycle as this cycle has DELICATE been designed to minimise creasing. Spin speed too high. Try selecting a lower spin speed. Do not leave wet clothes to sit in the washer or laundry basket.
- Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving wash problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Linting. Some items in load more likely to Wash lint givers (eg towels, flannelette release or pick up lint. sheets) separately from lint collectors (eg synthetic fabrics). Overloading the washer. Try reducing your load size.
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Page 52: Manufacturer's Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY For New Zealand and Australia only. You automatically receive a two-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 53 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY H 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, nor limits, any rights you may have under law to recover the costs of inspecting or returning the goods to us.
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Page 54: Customer Care
CUSTOMER CARE Before you call for service or assistance: Check our website, fisherpaykel.com, for ‘Product Help’ to see the latest updates, hints and tips, and information about your product. We recommend that you also refer to your user guide to ensure: 1 Your product is correctly installed. - Page 55 CUSTOMER CARE Fisher & Paykel has a network of Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technicians who can carry out any service necessary on your appliance. Visit our website and book a service with a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician in your area. If you call, write to 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.
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