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Fisher & Paykel ecosmart 420182 Use & Care Manual

Fisher & Paykel ecosmart 420182 Use & Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Use Care...
  • Page 2 PLEASE NOTE: To obtain maximum efficiency, the ecosmart machine has the ability to learn and adapt to the local environment.This may take several wash cycles, therefore maximum energy efficiency may not be achieved until a number of wash cycles have been completed.This usually takes about 5 cycles.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance, pages 23 to 30. LIRE TOUTES LES INFORMATIONS RELATIVES À LA SÉCUTITÉ AVANT UTILISATION Afin de réduire tout risque de feu, de choc électrique ou de blessure, veuillez lire attentivement ces IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ...

  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO GET STARTED POWER BLEACH LOADING DETERGENT Turn your ecosmart on by pressing the POWER button. Remove the fabric softener dispenser. • Use half the recommended dose of bleach. • Dilute bleach and pour carefully down the inner surface of the agitator stem, in-line with the fins.
  • Page 5 FABRIC SOFTENER WASH CYCLE washables washables WASH OPTIONS START OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator. • Select the Softener Rinse option so that softener will be dispensed correctly. (Refer to fabric softener page 7 and 13) •...

  • Page 6: About Your Ecosmart

    Using a combination of front loader and top loader wash systems, the ecosmart gives exceptional wash results while using up to 50% less hot water*, and, at the same time, taking better care of your clothes than a conventional top loading washer. Spin Shower...

  • Page 7: Wash Cycles And Options

    WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS THE WASH PROGRESS LIGHTS The wash progress lights show all the tasks your ecosmart will complete 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. ADVANCING THE WASH CYCLE To shorten the wash time, to rinse and spin only, or to spin only:...

  • Page 8: The Wash Cycles

    WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS Heavy Duty Initial Wash 3 min Agitate Time 12 min Wash Action Heavy Duty Wash Temp warm Rinse cold shower rinse Spin Speed Fast Spin Time 6 min HEAVY DUTY REGULAR DELICATE WOOL PERMANENT PRESS WASH OPTIONS Note: Two lights are used to show warm/hot and warm/cold wash temperatures.

  • Page 9: Softener Rinse

    2 hours before completing the rinse and spin. During soak your washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute. TIME SAVER allows you to shorten the wash cycle for lightly soiled clothes. Selecting this option reduces the wash and spin times.

  • Page 10: Water Levels

    WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS WATER LEVELS High Med/High Medium Med/Low ACTUAL LEVEL OF WATER AUTO WATER LEVEL Your ecosmart can automatically select the appropriate water level for the load. 1. Place your clothes in the machine, and press Power. 2. Select wash cycle (select Auto if not automatically selected) 3.

  • Page 11: Spin Hold

    SPIN HOLD DELAY START CLOTHES CARE SAFEGUARDS WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS Use the spin HOLD option to: • Remove drip dry garments from a mixed load before the wash goes into spin. • Minimize creasing that is caused when clothes are left sitting in the machine at the end of the cycle.

  • Page 12: Customizing The Wash Cycle

    WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS CUSTOMIZING THE WASH CYCLES washables washables FAVORITE CYCLE You can program your ecosmart to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the Regular cycle to cold wash or set Heavy Duty to include a soak. TO CUSTOMIZE A CYCLE 1.

  • Page 13: Washing Bulky Items

    WASHING BULKY ITEMS Bulky items should sit below the medium high water level mark. WASHING WOOLENS COLD WATER WASHING WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS Make sure there is enough room in the machine for items to move when being washed. Forcing large items into the machine may result in them being damaged during washing.

  • Page 14: Before You Wash

    BEFORE YOU WASH SORTING Hand Wash Do not bleach Do not tumble Medium iron Dryclean LOADING To get the best wash results sort your clothes before washing. • COLOR Sort white fabrics from colored fabrics. • CARE LABELS The care label will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed.

  • Page 15: Detergent/Bleach

    If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer. If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend: - Using fabric softener sparingly.

  • Page 16: Changing Pre-Set Options

    CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE After using your ecosmart you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. You can change the following pre-set options: • the default rinse option • the amount of water used in the Shower Rinse •...
  • Page 17 CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS 1. Press START / PAUSE and hold down. Press POWER. 2. This diagram below shows how the lights relate to the options you can change. It also shows what lights will be on when you first enter the Option Adjustment Mode.

  • Page 18: Out Of Balance Recovery Routine

    CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS OUT OF BALANCE RECOVERY ROUTINE OUT OF BALANCE RECOVERY OPTIONS HEAVY DUTY light on = automatic recovery HEAVY DUTY light off = machine stops AUTO WATER FILL LEVEL AUTO WATER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Light on FAVORITE = less water PERM.

  • Page 19: End Of Cycle Beeps

    END OF CYCLE BEEPS NUMBER OF BEEPS Light on TIME SAVER = 15 beeps SOAK 5 beeps SOFTENER RINSE = no beeps DEFAULT RINSE OPTION RINSE OPTIONS Light on rinse rinse MED spin deep deep rinse rinse SLOW spin short deep spin rinse HOLD...

  • Page 20: Machine Information

    MACHINE INFORMATION CARE AND CLEANING TO REMOVE FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER CUP Push cup through dispenser with thumb 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. CLEANING YOUR ECOSMART •...

  • Page 21: Ecosmart Sounds And Beeps

    PRODUCTS THAT MIGHT DAMAGE YOUR ECOSMART ECOSMART SOUNDS AND BEEPS AUTOMATIC LINT SYSTEM MACHINE INFORMATION The ecosmart will then fill with hot water and do a hot wash. It’s a good idea to clean the machine using this cycle without clothes and a couple of cups of powered detergent, every few weeks.

  • Page 22: Problem Solving

    • Choose a Permanent Press or Delicate cycle as these cycles have • Try selecting a slower spin speed. • Do not leave wet clothes to sit in the washer or laundry basket. Poor soil • Not enough detergent for load size or amount of soil.

  • Page 23: Operating Problems

    OPERATING PROBLEMS SYMPTOMS Pressing POWER does not turn the machine on. Pressing START / PAUSE does not start the fill. Filling continuously. Not agitating properly. Not spinning properly. Spin speed sounds slower than it should. Machine is continually going out of balance.

  • Page 24: If Your Ecosmart Beeps For Help

    5 seconds it is telling you that it has a problem which YOU can solve using the checklist below. MUSICAL SERIES OF BEEPS* EVERY 5 SECONDS AND... * The beeps are the same sound your washer makes when you plug your machine in. HOT water temperature light is flashing. COLD water temperature light is flashing.

  • Page 25: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 loss of life.
  • Page 26 • Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. • Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakages if a hose or valve should break or rupture.

  • Page 27: Save These Instructions

    • Do not leave washer lid up during the cycle. This will stop the fill and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle. To restart, close lid and press START/PAUSE.

  • Page 28: Instrucciones Importantes De Seguridad

    INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD LEER TODA LA INFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE USAR Muchas lavadoras están cerca a una secadora de gas o la calefacción del agua en casa. ADVERTENCIA Para su seguridad personal hay que seguir la información en este manual para minimizar el riesgo de incendio o explosión o para prevenir daño a la propiedad, daño personal o muerte.
  • Page 29 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD LEER TODA LA INFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE USAR ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, choque eléctrico, o daño personal en el uso del aparato, hay que seguir las precauciones básicas, lo que incluye lo siguiente: Precauciones de Seguridad: •...
  • Page 30 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD • No manosear los controles. • Mantener libre de artículos inflamables, como hilas, papel, trapos, químicas etc., la área cerca y debajo el aparato. • Mantener limpio y seco el suelo cerca del aparato para reducir la posibilidad de resbalarse.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANTES DIRECTIVES DE SECURITE LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES DE SECURITE AVANT L’ UTILISATION DU LAVE LINGE Dans la plupart des foyers le lave linge est situé près d’un chauffe-eau (gaz ou électrique) ou d’un sèche linge. ATTENTION Pour votre sécurité et afin d’éviter une explosion, des dommages immobiliers et un risque de blessures ou de mort suivez attentivement les instructions de ce manuel.
  • Page 32 IMPORTANTES DIRECTIVES DE SECURITE LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES DE SECURITE AVANT L’UTILISATION DU LAVE LINGE ATTENTION Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie, d’électrocution ou de blessure lors de l’utilisation de votre lave linge, suivez attentivement les recommandations suivantes : RECOMMANDATIONS DE SECURITE •...
  • Page 33 IMPORTANTES DIRECTIVES DE SECURITE • Ne pas jouer avec les boutons de contrôle. • Evitez l’accumulation de papiers, de chiffons, de produits chimiques, de poussières de vêtements, etc.. autour et sous votre lave linge. • Pour réduire les possibilités de déraper, garder la surface du sol autour de votre lave linge, propre et sèche.

  • Page 34: 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 washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect.
  • Page 36 En Canadá llame directamente al 877 744 7400 o contactarnos através de nuestro sitio en el web: Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2001 SERVICE or contact us through our web site: www.fisherpaykel.com SERVICE APRES VENTE www.fisherpaykel.com SERVICIO www.fisherpaykel.com Printed In New Zealand Part No. 420182...

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