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Summary of Contents for Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart WL70T60D
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Page 1: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions and user guide AquaSmart™ clothes washer WL80T65D & WL70T60D NZ AU... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Wash temperatures/Controlled cold Aqua rinse/End of cycle beeps Out-of-balance recovery routine/Reset back to factory settings Control panel lighting Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer ABC washing guide Before you call for service If your AquaSmart™ beeps for help Solving operating problems Solving wash problems Manufacturer’s warranty... - 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 water hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’? Is the cold water 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 Low Sudsing, ‘HE’ or ‘Front Loader’ type detergent. For example Fab® Front Loader concentrate, or Persil®/Omo® low suds concentrate. - Page 9 PRESS POWER to activate your AquaSmart™ washer. Select the desired WASH CYCLE that most closely matches your wash load. 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: The Unique Aquasmart™ Wash
Some cycles can be used in both modes, whilst others work in only one. Regular Heavy Delicate Sheets Colours Bulky Easy Iron These two wash modes mean that your AquaSmart™ washer gives you the best of both worlds, to suit any laundry situation. High Efficiency – – – – Fig.7 Detergent Activating wash Fig.8 High Efficiency wash... -
Page 11: Sorting And Loading
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 12 Sorting and loading Sorting Care labels Care labels will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed. Soil Sort clothes according to the type and amount of soil. Some soils suit warmer washes, eg. oily soils, while others are best washed in cold water, eg.
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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: Changing The Wash Cycle Options
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 16 Changing the wash cycle options Wash cycles explained Sheets – High Efficiency Mode Unavailable. Sheets – High Efficiency Mode Off Recommended cycle for sheets, tablecloths, doonas/duvet covers. Sheets High Efficiency Activated Wash Time Wash action Wash temp Rinse sequence Spin Colours –...
- Page 17 To minimise the chance of this happening, ensure that bulky items are pushed as far down into the bowl as possible, prior to spin. 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 18: Wash Cycle Options Explained
Simply increase or decrease your spin speed by pressing the SPIN button to scroll through the options available. When Spin Hold is selected the washer will drain at the end of the rinse but stop the cycle before the spin. This option is ideal for items that require drip drying. - Page 19 The Soak option adds a hour soak into the middle of the wash phase of the cycle. During the soak, the washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute. At the completion of the soak period the AquaSmart™ will then complete the rest of the wash cycle.
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Page 20: Auto Drain
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 the Lid Lock symbol will flash to alert you. If this occurs, ensure that the lid is closed and press START/PAUSE. -
Page 21: Customising The Wash Cycles
To customise a cycle You can program your AquaSmart™ to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the Regular cycle to a cold wash. Press POWER. Press the wash cycle button. Select your wash options, (eg. -
Page 22: Changing Pre-Set Options
The number of beeps at the end of the cycle. The Out of Balance recovery routine. Resetting the washer back to the settings it left the factory with. To enter Option Adjustment mode Turn the washer on at the wall but do not press POWER. -
Page 23: Wash Temperatures/Controlled Cold
Wash temperatures All wash temperatures can be individually adjusted. Enter Option Adjustment mode (refer to page 0). Select the WASH TEMPERATURE you want to adjust. The wash cycle buttons show the temperature adjustment possible for that temperature. For example the Regular cycle button will be the coldest available setting for that temperature and the Easy Iron button will be the warmest. -
Page 24: Aqua Rinse/End Of Cycle Beeps
Changing pre-set options Aqua Rinse On the High Efficiency cycles you can change the pre-set rinse option. The pre-set rinse option on these cycles is a water efficient Aqua shower rinse. This rinse can be altered to provide a more intensive rinse for people with sensitive skin. -
Page 25: Out-Of-Balance Recovery Routine/Reset Back To Factory Settings
(Use this option if you wish to conserve water). Your washer arrived with the ‘Machine Stops’ option set. Enter Options Adjustment mode (refer to page 0). Select SOAK to program your AquaSmart™ to automatically recover. -
Page 26: Control Panel Lighting
Changing pre-set options Control Panel Lighting The panel lighting of your AquaSmart™ washer can be adjusted to suit the environment that it is located in. For a low lighting situation you may need more lighting contrast and for installations where there is a lot of ambient light, you may need less. -
Page 27: Cleaning Aquasmart
Use a soft damp cloth to wipe all surfaces, and wipe dry. Avoid using chemical or scouring cleaners, as these will damage the paint and plastic surfaces of your washer. You can also remove the lid for cleaning. Open the lid fully, grasp the lid on both sides. - Page 28 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 an AUTO CLEAN cycle to remove any residual bleach (refer to page 5).
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Page 29: Abc Washing Guide
Shirts We suggest selecting the EASY IRON cycle to minimise creasing. Curtains We do not recommend you wash curtains in your washer as the sun makes curtains very brittle, and they can disintegrate when washed. Creasables For items that crease or wrinkle easily, choose the EASY IRON cycle. - Page 30 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 For muddy or grassy sports gear, select HEAVY cycle and turn HIGH EFFICIENCY OFF to give a generous wash to dilute and remove mud.
- Page 31 Choose DELICATE cycle. Nappies After soaking, wring out and place into the washer and select BULKY cycle. Using the ADVANCE button, advance the cycle to RINSE and press START. After the cycle is complete, wash nappies as normal.
- Page 32 Choose REGULAR cycle with HIGH EFFICIENCY OFF. Whites Whites can require some extra care to stay at their whitest. We recommend washing your white garments separately, using the WARM/HOT, REGULAR, HIGH EFFICIENCY OFF cycle.
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Page 33: 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. The SPIN SPEED and the RINSE or SPIN light is flashing. - Page 34 Before you call for service The COLD water temperature light is flashing. 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 hose is not kinked or squashed.
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Page 35: 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 36 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.
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Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40 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. 45B...