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Summary of Contents for Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart WL70T60C
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions and user guide AquaSmart™ clothes washer WL80T65C & WL70T60C NZ AU... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Temperature Adjust / Aqua Plus Balance Recovery / Alarm Level / Screen Brightness Key Lock Mode / Hints / Service Contacts Trouble Shooting / Reset Defaults / Replay Intro Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer ABC washing guide Lid lock Before you call for service If your AquaSmart™... - Page 3 Welcome to AquaSmart™ Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart™ clothes washer. We are very 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.
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Page 4: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart™ clothes washer please follow the instructions below. Removing the packaging Remove the outer packaging. Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom packer one foot at a time. -
Page 5: Water Supply
Water supply This clothes washer should be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply otherwise some cycles may not function correctly. For best operating conditions your hot water should be approximately 65˚C. Your hot water should not exceed 75˚C or your cold water exceed 5˚C. Temperatures above these may cause a fault or cause damage to the machine. - Page 6 Hose Inlet Large Bore - Part No. 426123, Power Cord - If the Power Cord of your clothes washer is damaged it must be replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Centre, as it is not a standard power cord.
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Page 7: Before You Do Your First Wash
You owe it to yourself and your AquaSmart™ to have it installed correctly by an authorised service agent. Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist: Has the basepacker been removed? Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’? Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked ‘C’? Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’... -
Page 8: Getting Started Quickly
Place your clothes evenly around the wash bowl. Detergent Although your AquaSmart™ is a Top Loader, this High Efficiency washer has been designed for use with liquid Low Sudsing, ‘HE’ or ‘Front Loader’ type detergent. For example Fab® Front Loader concentrate, or Persil®/Omo® low suds concentrate. - Page 9 Easy touch buttons and LCD screen These buttons require only a gentle touch to activate. Touch POWER to activate your AquaSmart™ washer. HIGH EFFICIENCY – this light tells you when ‘High Efficiency’ mode is recommended, and the button allows you to switch between High Efficiency and Conventional modes (refer to pages 8 –...
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Page 10: Aquasmart™ Controls
The display screen allows you to view the available wash cycles and modify options. It provides feedback on what your AquaSmart™ washer is doing and how long the wash has to go, to keep you informed throughout the cycle. The screen will also display messages to help you with the overall running of your machine. -
Page 11: The Unique Aquasmart™ Wash
Heavy Duty Sheets Delicate Easy Iron Colours Whites Bulky These two wash modes mean that your AquaSmart™ washer gives you the best of both worlds, to suit any laundry situation. The unique AquaSmart™ wash High Efficiency – – – –... -
Page 12: Fully Automatic Water Level
Your AquaSmart™, like all High Efficiency washers, has a fully automatic water level. This means that, like Front Loaders, the selection of the water level is left entirely up to the washer. This ensures optimum wash performance and water savings. -
Page 13: Detergent
You will notice that most of the detergent placed in the dispenser will fall into the machine. It will remain in an area separated from your clothes until the machine begins to fill. As the washer fills, the dispenser will be flushed of any residue. The detergent is then mixed with water, and specially designed ribs at the bottom of the bowl help to rapidly dissolve the detergent to ensure optimum wash performance. -
Page 14: Fabric Softener
Scrud Scrud is the name of the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when fabric softener comes into contact with detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault in the machine. -
Page 15: Choosing Your Wash Cycle
When you turn your AquaSmart™ washer on, the main wash cycles will be displayed. CHOOSE WASH Regular To view all 0 wash cycles, the Lifestyle cycles and menu options, use the arrow buttons to scroll to the right. CHOOSE WASH... -
Page 16: Changing The Wash Cycle Options
Changing the wash cycle options Select the wash option you wish to modify, highlight it by touching the SELECT button. Regular wash START? WARM Scroll to the appropriate setting and press SELECT. This will highlight your choice to show you that it has been selected. -
Page 17: Wash Cycle Options
Fabric Softener If you wish to use fabric softener in your AquaSmart™ clothes washer, please select the Fabric Softener option from the Wash Options. Scroll to select Fabric Softener ON, and then press SELECT/TICK to confirm your selection. This will adjust the rinse to dispense the fabric softener correctly. -
Page 18: Wash Cycle Progress
Wash cycle options continued Drip Dry Selecting Drip Dry will pause the washer at the end of the rinse, allowing you to remove drip-dry garments before the washer goes into final spin. Your AquaSmart™ will beep and display a message to remind you to remove items. Once the items have been removed press START/PAUSE to begin the spin. -
Page 19: Wash Cycles Explained
Wash cycles explained Regular – High Efficiency Mode For normally soiled everyday cotton loads, eg. towels, t-shirts, shorts, shirts. Regular – High Efficiency Mode Off For everyday loads where extra water is an advantage. For example when Regular the load is linty, sandy, or dye run is possible. High Efficiency Activated Wash Time Wash action... - Page 20 Changing the wash cycle options Wash cycles explained Delicate – High Efficiency Mode For delicate or valuable lightly soiled clothes. Delicate – High Efficiency Mode Off Delicate For when you want to wash your delicates in more water. High Efficiency Activated Wash Time Wash action Wash temp...
- Page 21 The washer will alert you when it is time to do this. To continue the cycle simply press START/PAUSE.
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Page 22: Bulky Wash Options
None Spin Fast (000 rpm), or as selected. Please Note: we recommend that you do not wash woollen duvet/doona inners, or any other item marked “dryclean only” in your AquaSmart™ washer. None None None Aqua Rinse (Shower) Fast (000 rmp) -
Page 23: Lifestyle Cycles
We have incorporated 70 years of washing knowledge into 9 easy to use, preprogrammed wash cycles. This allows you to let the washer deal with some of the more tricky washing situations you may encounter, ensuring that you get the same results as a washing expert, without having to be one. -
Page 24: Special Care Handwash / Wool / Jeans
Machine washable woollen garments have been specially treated so that they can be washed in a clothes washer. The WOOL cycle has been designed to cater for these types of items. It treats your woollens to a gentle wash and moderate spin, to keep them looking their best. -
Page 25: Stains Chocolate / Tomato / Blood / Grass / Fruit / Wine
Stains We recommend that you treat a stain as soon as you can. There are a number of stains that need special treatment due to their unique composition. Some water temperatures can actually set stains rather than remove them. This is why we have carefully designed our preprogrammed STAINS cycles for you. -
Page 26: Family Duvet/Doona / Allergy / Hygiene / Nappy Rinse / Soft Toys
Lifestyle cycles Family Some common household washing situations may require extra washing knowledge. We have created five unique FAMILY cycles to help you with those tricky situations. Duvet/Doona Duvets and doonas can be difficult items to wash as they are bulky and often float out of the water. -
Page 27: Sports Sweaty / Muddy / Sports Shoes / Beach Gear
If you regularly use fabric softener, or only wash in cold water we recommend that you use the CLEAN ME cycle to clean your AquaSmart™ washer 5 – 6 times a year. This will reduce the risk of Scrud (see page ) forming on your wash bowl. -
Page 28: Settings Menu
Settings menu After using your AquaSmart™ washer you may wish to fine-tune some of the options to suit your individual needs. Any options changed in this menu is a permanent change, unless ‘Reset Defaults’ is selected (refer to page 9). -
Page 29: Balance Recovery / Alarm Level / Screen Brightness
Your machine is automatically set to the Machine Stops option. When this option is on, your washer will give a short burst of beeps every five seconds to alert you. It will then ask you to redistribute the load before continuing the cycle. -
Page 30: Key Lock Mode / Hints / Service Contacts
Press SELECT to confirm your selection and return to the Settings Menu. If Key Lock mode is switched ON: To turn your washer on, push and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds. This will activate the display panel. You will then be able to select your wash options and press START. -
Page 31: Trouble Shooting / Reset Defaults / Replay Intro
Replay Intro This option allows you to replay the introduction explanation for your washer. This is great for a new user who may not be sure how to use their washer or what features the washer has to offer. Access the Settings Menu (refer page 6). -
Page 32: Caring For Your Aquasmart™ Washer
Unplug the machine from the wall socket. Cleaning your AquaSmart™ Before you start cleaning your AquaSmart™ washer, ensure that it is turned off at the wall or that the Key Lock mode has been activated (refer to page 8). - Page 33 Be careful to avoid metal surfaces of your machine. Leave it to soak in for 0 minutes and repeat. Then put your AquaSmart™ washer through the CLEAN ME cycle to remove any residual bleach (refer to page 0).
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Page 34: Abc Washing Guide
Shirts suggest selecting the EASY IRON cycle to minimise creasing. Choose EASY IRON. Curtains We do not recommend you wash curtains in your washer as the sun makes curtains very brittle, so when they are washed they disintegrate. Creasables Items that crease easily can be washed on the Easy Iron cycle. Choose EASY IRON. - Page 35 Duvet/Doona Covers Choose the SHEETS cycle. Electric Blanket Please do not, under any circumstances, attempt to wash an electric blanket in your AquaSmart™ washer. Footy Gear Your AquaSmart™ has a MUDDY cycle especially designed for Footy gear. Choose LIFESTYLE, SPORTS, then MUDDY. This gives a generous cold wash to dilute and remove mud.
- Page 36 ABC washing guide Jackets To care for bulky jackets choose BULKY, then JACKET. Jeans Choose LIFESTYLE, SPECIAL CARE, then JEANS. Lingerie To take special care of your lingerie, do up any hooks and eyes and place small delicate items in a lingerie wash bag. Choose LIFESTYLE, SPECIAL CARE, then HANDWASH.
- Page 37 Select a Conventional cycle (refer to page 9). Whites Whites can require some extra care to stay at their whitest. We recommend washing your white garments separately, using the WHITES cycle.
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Page 38: Lid Lock
If the lid is left open, your AquaSmart™ washer will be unable to lock the lid, and the cycle will be halted. The machine will beep and display a message to alert you. If this occurs, ensure that the lid is closed and press START/PAUSE. -
Page 39: Before You Call For Service
If your AquaSmart™ beeps for help A musical series of beeps every 5 seconds and… The musical series of beeps is the same sound that your washer makes when you turn it on at the wall. “My load is OUT OF BALANCE”... -
Page 40: Before You Call For Service
Before you call for service “I am not getting any COLD WATER”. Check that the cold water supply has been turned on. Your cold water temperature may exceed the recommended limits (refer to Installation instructions pages – 4). Check that the inlet hose filter is not blocked. Check that the inlet hoses are not kinked or squashed. -
Page 41: Solving Operating Problems
WATER LEVEL low. Your machine is designed to automatically sense load size and minimise water use, therefore the water level may look different to your previous washer, this is normal. WASH WATER temperature is not warm. This unique wash system uses two wash phases. The second phase can be cooler than the first to minimise energy use. -
Page 42: Solving Operating Problems
Solving operating problems Wash CYCLE TIME longer than usual. If water pressure is low, cycle time will increase due to longer fill times. Ensure that inlet hose filters are not blocked. Your machine may have initiated Wash Recovery Mode where it has sensed your load is washing unevenly. -
Page 43: Solving Wash Problems
CREASING. Was the washer or dryer overloaded? Selecting the EASY IRON cycle will minimise creasing. Try not to leave wet clothes sitting in the washer or laundry basket. LINTING. Was the washer overloaded? Wash lint givers, eg. towels, separately from lint receivers, eg. synthetics. -
Page 44: Manufacturer's Warranty
Manufacturer’s warranty When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel whiteware Product you automatically receive a two year Manufacturer’s warranty covering parts and labour for servicing. 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 45: Customer Care
This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance. Product details can be found on the top left hand side of the console or back panel of the washer cabinet. Product details Fisher & Paykel Appliances Ltd Model/Serial No. - Page 48 You should therefore check with our Customer Care Centre to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available. www.fisherpaykel.com NZ AU AquaSmart™ clothes washer Installation instructions and user guide Published 07/2007 Part No. 4099 B...
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