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Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive GWL08 Use & Care Manual

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  • Page 1 MODEL GWLO8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Important Safety Instructions 5. Changing Pre-set Options • Safety Information • Option Adjustment Mode • Rinse Options • Volume of Water Used in 2. Operating Instructions Water Saver Option • Introducing Your Smart Drive® • End of Cycle Beeps •...
  • Page 3 READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home. WARNING: For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or lossof life. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
  • Page 4 READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING , WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,or injury to personswhen using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: Safety Precautions: • Read all instructions before using the appliance. • Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this USE & CARE book. •...
  • Page 5 • Donottamper w iththecontrols. • Keep the area around/undemeath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials, such as llnt, paper, rags, chemicals, etc. • Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibillty of slipping. •...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. INTRODUCING YOUR SMART DRIVE Your Smart Drive has a unique control and drive system developed by Fisher & Paykel for use in washers.

  • Page 7: Using Your Smart Drive

    USING YOUR SMART DRIVE POWER AND WATER Turn on the power and water supplies. LOADING )< Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading pages 18-19.) DETERGENT 3° • Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of the clothes, as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use.
  • Page 8 FABRIC SOFTENER • If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator. • If you want to use fabric softener you will need to select the Softener Rinse Option. (Refer to Fabric Softener page 21 .) WASH CYCLE Close the lid and press your chosen wash cycle.

  • Page 9: The Wash Cycles

    WOOL PERMANENT DELICATE REGULAR HEAVY PRESS DUTY Wash Time Delicate Wash Action Delicate Resular Heavy Duty Rel_ular Warm/cold Warm/cold Warm Warm Warm Wash Temp Rinse spray + Cold Double Cold Double Water Saver Water Saver w/cold deep rinse Deep Deep Spin Speed Slow Medium...

  • Page 10: Changing The Wash Options

    CHANGING THE WASH OPTIONS When you press POWER to turn on your Smart Drive, it will automatically select a: • REGULAR wash cycle, • WARM wash temperature, • AUTO water level • FAST spin speed. Each of these wash options can be altered to suit your wash needs.

  • Page 11: Advancing The Wash Cycle Lo

    ADVANCING THE WASH CYCLE The Wash Progress lights show all the tasks your Smart Drive will do during the wash cycle. As each task is completed a light goes out, so you can tell at a glance how far the cycle has to go. ,e I , •...

  • Page 12: Water Levels

    WATER LEVELS AUTO WATER LEVEL -_I O _AutO _ I ,* -_O, F ast O Med Your Smart Drive can automatically select the O HOl O High appropriate water level for the load. OMed OSlow OLow o.o,a 1. Place your clothes in the machine. 2.

  • Page 13: Water Saver

    WATER SAVER Use the WATER SAVER option when you want to minimize the amount of water used during a Regular or Heavy Duty wash cycle. When you have selected Water Saver, your Smart Drive will alter the rinse phase to a give a shower rinse.

  • Page 14: Delay Start

    DELAY START Delay Start will delay the wash cycle for one, six or nine hours. TO USE DELAY START _llJ- m I - 1. Select wash cycle and wash options. DELAY 2. Press DELAY START. A delayed start of 1 hour will appear first. Press again for 6 hours, a third time for 9 hours and again to return to normal Your Smart Drive is now programmed...

  • Page 15: Soak

    SOAK Use the Soak option to soak clothes at the end of the wash phase or when you wish to reuse the wash water. When you select Soak your Smart Drive will soak for Time 0 Saver OHot a period of 2 hours before completing rinse and spin.

  • Page 16: Favorite Cycle

    FAVORITE CYCLE Favorite cycle lets you design a wash cycle to suit your needs. Favorite cycle can be any wash cycle with any of its wash options and it can start from any point along the wash progress lights. For instance, your Favorite cycle may be set up to wash your gym gear or it may be a rinse and spin to finish washing diapers.

  • Page 17: Customizing The Wash Cycle

    CUSTOMIZING THE WASH CYCLES All the wash cycles can be partially customized. can program your Smart Drive to automatically the wash options and agitation time you want, when you select each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the Regular cycle to cold wash or set Heavy Duty to include a soak.

  • Page 18: Washing Woollens

    WASHING WOOLLENS The Wool Cycle is for washing MACHINE WASHABLE WOOLLENS. The fibers of these woollens have been specifically modified to prevent felting when they are machine washed. Most handknitted garments are not made of machine washable wool and we recommend that you hand wash them.

  • Page 19: Sorting

    SORTING Some fabrics are "scavengers". They absorb soil, color and lint given off by other garments. So it is important to sort clothes carefully before washing. Hand Wash CARE LABELS bleach Look for a care label on your clothes. This will tumble tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed.

  • Page 20: Loading

    LOADING BEFOREWASHING A MAXIMUM WASH LOAD • CHECK POCKETS Things such as nails, hairclips, 15.4 Ib (7kg) matches and pens can damage both your For example washer and your clothes. 2 queen sheets • CLOSE ZIPPERS, HOOKS AND EYES This is to 4 standard pillow cases make sure that these items do not snag on other 2 medium tablecloths...

  • Page 21: Detergent

    DETERGENT CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT We recommend the use of domestic detergents, (powder, liquid or concentrated). Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in your Smart Drive. When washing woollens remember to use a detergent suitable for woollens. HOW MUCH DETERGENT? For liquid and concentrated detergents, follow the recommendations of the detergent manufacturer.

  • Page 22: Fabric Softener

    FABRIC SOFTENER HOW THE FABRIC SOFTENER IS DISPENSED The fabric softener goes into the dispenser on the top of the agitator. During rinse the machine spins to release the fabric softener, delivering it down the agitator stem as the machine fills for the final deep rinse. Note: The Water Saver option is not designed to be used with fabric softener.

  • Page 23: How To Remove Stains

    TO REMOVE STAINS • Treat stains AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The longer they are left the harder they are to remove. • Always consider the type of fabric you are treating to make sure you do not use a water temperature that is too hot or a treatment that will alter the color of the fabric.

  • Page 24: Option Adjustment Mode

    OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE After using your Smart Drive you may want to change some of the pre-set options to suit your wash needs. You can change the following pre-set options: • the rinse option on Heavy Duty, Regular and Wool cycles •...
  • Page 25 1. Press START / PAUSE and hold down. Press POWER. DELAY START 2. This diagram below shows how the lights relate to the options you can change in the Option Adjustment Mode. It also shows what lights will be on when you first enter the Option Adjustment Mode.

  • Page 26: Rinse Options

    RINSE OPTIONS On the Heavy Duty, Regular and Wool cycles you can change the pre-set rinse option. The pre-set rinse option on these cycles is a spray rinse followed by a deep rinse. The spray rinse may be replaced with a short spin or a deep rinse. If you have a problem with impurities in your water supply you may get a better wash if you change the...

  • Page 27: End Of Cycle Beeps

    END OF CYCLE BEEPS The beeps signaling the end of the cycle can be increased or decreased. BEED 1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained on pages 23 and 24. 2. Use the Wash Option button to select the number of beeps you prefer.

  • Page 28: Auto Water Fill Level

    AUTO WATER FILL LEVEL If you are not satisfied with the level that your Smart Drive fills to on Auto water level, you can increase or decrease the fill level that Auto will select. Note: if you feel there is not enough water for the load, we recommend you check by pausing the machine...

  • Page 29: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED • Turn off the faucets to prevent any chance of flooding should a hose burst• • Unplug the machine from the wall socket. COLD WATER WASHING If you always use cold water, we recommend that a warm or hot wash be used at regular intervals eg every fifth wash should be at least a warm wash.

  • Page 30: Products That Might

    PRODUCTS THAT MIGHT DAMAGE YOUR SMART DRIVE • Concentrated bleaches and diaper sanitizers will cause damage to the paintwork and components your washer. • Hydrocarbon solvents ie gasoline, paint thinners and lacquer thinners, etc. can dissolve plastic and blister paint. (Do not wash or dry garments stained with these solvents as they are flammable.) •...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Cold Inlet water pressure Max 1SO psi (1MPa) 3 psi (20kPa) DIMENSIONS MODEL DEPTH 25Y_" (650mm) WIDTH 25Y/' (650mm) HEIGHT 35_,_ " (900mm)-36Y/' (930ram) TO TOP OF CONSOLE 39Y_" (1000mm)-40't/' (1030mm) LID CLEARANCE 18" (460mm) WATER CONSUMPTION (RINSE OPTIONS) CYCLE (L08) Gallons - Litres (Please note these are...

  • Page 32: Saving Water

    SAVING WATER • FULL LOADS Full loads use water more efficiently than part loads. • WATER SAVER The Water Saver option minimizes the amount of water used in the rinse. (Refer to Water Saver page 12.) • SINGLE DEEP RINSE You can adjustthe rinse option on Regular, Heavy Duty and Wool cycles...
  • Page 33 MANUAL SUDS SAVE W ITHSIPHON BACK If you have a large tub near your washing machine and a separate drain outlet you can set up another method of reusing the water. (The tub should hold a minimum of 27 gallons (100 litres) or have an overflow.) 1.

  • Page 34: Wash Problems

    WASH PROBLEMS PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES and SOLUTIONS Creasing • Overloading the washer or dryer. • Choose a Permanent Press or Delicate cycle as these cycles have been designed to minimize creasing. • Try selecting a slower spin speed. • Do not leave wet clothes to sit in the washer or laundry basket. Poor soil •...

  • Page 35: Operating Problems

    OPERATING PROBLEMS If your Smart Drive is not operating properly use the checklists on the following pages to find the possible solution. If the problem persists contact your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorized Service Agent. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Pressing POWER does not turn 1.

  • Page 36: If Your Smart Drive Beeps For Help

    IF YOUR SMART DRIVE BEEPS FOR HELP Your Smart Drive is capable of diagnosing its own troubles. If your Smart Drive gives a short burst of beeps every 5 seconds it is telling you that it has a problem which YOU can solve using the checklist below.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY For two years from the date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washerthat fails because of a manufacturing defect. toBuoooeooooooouuootoouomoouoooooooeoooooooomooooooooouooeoooooo This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington.

  • Page 38: Warranty

    WASHER WARRANTY (continued) PROOF OF PURCHASE Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under warranty. Attach your sales receipt or cancelled check here. Write down the model, serial number and purchase information below. Model Number Serial No. Purchaser Date of Purchase Dealer...

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