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- Page 1 & GW712, GW612, GW512, MW612, MW512 Clothes Washer Installation instructions and User guide NZ, AU & PAC N ew Ze a la n d Aus tralia Canada Europe Asia Paci fi c...
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Page 2: Direct Drive Motor
Intelligence Working For You 70 years of laundry experience has led to the development of the world’s most advanced wash system, the Smart Drive®. Unlike conventional machines, Smart Drive® autowashers use intelligence to adapt the wash action and water levels to save on water and electricity use; making it kinder on your wallet and the environment. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Installation Instructions Getting Started Before You do Your First Wash Using Your Excellence Washer Using Your Pride Washer Lidlock Wash Cycles and Options Wash Cycles and Options Wash Options and Advancing the Cycle Water Levels Saving Water – Eco, Water Saver... -
Page 4: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new Smart Drive® 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. Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by pulling it out the front. - Page 5 Installation Instructions Inlet Hoses Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps. There are washers fitted in both ends. Connect the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the machine inlet valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back of the machine H=Hot Cold supply only: If you only have a cold water supply, an inlet valve cap (blanking cap) MUST be connected to the...
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Page 6: Water Supply
Installation Instructions Water Supply For best operating conditions your hot water should be approximately 65˚C. Your cold water should not exceed 35˚C or your hot water exceed 75˚C. Temperatures above these may cause the machine to fault or cause damage to the machine. If you have an uncontrolled water heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating system) you should fit a Safe Valve. -
Page 7: Before You Do Your First Wash
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive® washing machine. 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 energy efficient. -
Page 8: Using Your Excellence Washer
Replace the fabric softener dispenser (this stops small articles falling down the centre of the agitator). (Refer to Detergent page 22). GW712, GW612, GW512 B. Fabric Softener If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator. - Page 9 C. Power Press POWER to turn the machine on. D. Wash Cycle Press the desired wash cycle button. E. Wash Options Select the WASH TEMPERATURE and other wash options. (Refer to pages 13 – 17). F. Start Press START/PAUSE to start the machine. If you wish to stop your Press START/PAUSE.
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Page 10: Using Your Pride Washer
Using Your Pride Washer Remove fabric softener dispenser. Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading pages 21). A. Detergent Follow the instructions on the detergent package. 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 11 C. Power Press POWER to turn the machine on. D. Wash Cycle Select the cycle you want by pressing the Cycle Button located below the Regular option. Scroll through the cycles until the one you want is lit. E. Wash Options Select the WASH TEMPERATURE and other wash options.
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Page 12: Lidlock
Lidlock Your Smart Drive® has a lidlock, which locks when your machine is spinning. This ensures the lid cannot be opened during hazardous parts of the cycle, providing added safety for you and your family. The lidlock light (above the START/PAUSE button) comes on when the lid is locked to tell you when you cannot open the lid. -
Page 13: Wash Cycles And Options
Wash Cycles and Options Default Settings Regular Wash Time 12 min Wash Action Regular † Wash Temp Warm-cold Spray rinse Rinse + cold deep rinse Spin Speed Fast Spin Time 6 min Cycle Times* Large Medium Compact *Approximate times (minutes) for a high water level load on EXCELLENCE models. Cycle times are dependent on your household water pressure. -
Page 14: Wash Options And Advancing The Cycle
Wash Options and Advancing the Cycle To Select the Wash Options Model Select the wash cycle, temperature, water level and spin speed. (Refer to Page 9). Press the OPTIONS button if you want to choose Eco, Soak or Water Saver. (Refer to pages 16 and 17). Press START/PAUSE. -
Page 15: Water Levels
Water Levels Manual Water Level Selection The agitator has 5 levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water level. Select the correct water level by using the mark nearest to the top of the load. The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond exactly to the level of the water. -
Page 16: Saving Water - Eco, Water Saver
Wash Options – Saving Water & Press the Eco option to save large amounts of water. The Eco option uses an Eco Spray rinse which has been specially designed to use 25% less water than the Water Saver option. Use this option when you want to use less detergent and less water. -
Page 17: Soak, Spin Hold, Delay Start
Wash Options Soak Model Only Use the Soak option to soak clothes at the end of the wash phase or when you wish to re-use the wash water. When you select Soak your Smart Drive® will soak for a period of 2 hours before completing rinse and spin. During soak your Smart Drive®... -
Page 18: Washing Bulky Items, Washing Woollens
Wash Options Washing Bulky Items Forcing large items into the machine may result in them being damaged during washing. Make sure there is enough room in the machine for items to move when being washed. Some items float up during the wash, (eg duvets/ doonas and pillows). -
Page 19: Favourite Cycle
Favourite Cycle Favourite Cycle Model Only Our Favourite cycle lets you design the wash cycle. It can be any wash cycle with any of its wash options and it can start from any point in the cycle. For instance, it may be a cycle to wash your gym gear or it may be a rinse and spin to finish washing the nappies. -
Page 20: Customising The Wash Cycle
Customising the Wash Cycles To Customise a Cycle Model Only You can program your Smart Drive® 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 or set Heavy Duty to include a soak. -
Page 21: Before You Wash
Before You Wash Sorting To get the best wash results it pays to sort your clothes before washing. Care Labels The care label 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. -
Page 22: Detergent
Detergent Choosing The Right Detergent We recommend using domestic detergents, (powder, liquid or tablets). Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in your Smart Drive® eg Lux Soap Flakes. When washing woollens remember to use a detergent recommended by the New Zealand Wool Board or Australian Wool Corporation. -
Page 23: Fabric Softener, Scrud
Rinse both parts of the dispenser using warm soapy water. Scrud Scrud is the name given to the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when the fabric softener comes into contact with detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault in the machine. -
Page 24: Changing Pre-Set Options
Changing Pre-set Options Option Adjustment Mode After using your Smart Drive® you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. There are a number of preset options, which can be altered. In the EXCELLENCE Model the following pre-set options can be changed: the wash temperatures. - Page 25 Changing Pre-set Options Press START/PAUSE and hold down. Press POWER. The 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. Use this diagram to help you adjust the options on the Use this diagram to help you adjust the options on the Use the buttons on the panel to change the pre-set options.
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Page 26: Wash Temperatures, Rinse Options
Changing Pre-set Options Wash Temperatures On the PRIDE models the warm temperature can be adjusted if you think it is too hot or too cold. Note: On these models the hot temperature will be the same as the hot water supply temperature. On the EXCELLENCE models all wash temperatures can be individually adjusted. -
Page 27: Controlled Cold, End Of Cycle Beeps, Water Saver
Changing Pre-set Options Controlled Cold Model Only If your cold water temperature is very low you will not get a very effective wash. The controlled cold option solves this problem by adding a small amount of hot water to raise the temperature of the wash. -
Page 28: Out Of Balance Recovery Routine
Machine Information Specifications Model Capacity GW712 7.5kg GW612 6.5kg GW512 5.5kg MW612 6.5kg MW512 5.5kg Electrical Supply: 220 – 240V, 50Hz Sinusoidal, 165W Inlet Water Pressure: Max. 1MPa (150 psi) Min. 34Pa (5 psi) Inlet Water Flow Rate: Min. 3litres/min Standpipe Height: 850 –... -
Page 29: Cleaning Your Smart Drive
Machine Information When You Have Finished 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 use cold water, we recommend that a warm or hot wash be used at regular intervals, eg every 5th wash should be at least a warm one. -
Page 30: Products That Might Damage Your Smart Drive
Water Consumption – Litres Per Cycle Litres Model per Fill GW712 90 L GW612 75 L GW512 65 L MW612 75 L MW512 65 L (Please note these are approximate figures for High water levels.) Water Saver Option... -
Page 31: Saving Water
Saving Water Full loads are more efficient than part loads. Use the Water Saver or Eco option. (Refer to page 16). Adjust the rinse option on Regular, Heavy Duty and Wool cycles to one deep rinse. (Refer to page 26). Adjust Auto Water Level to fill with less water. - Page 32 Saving Water Manual Suds Save With Syphon 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 100 litres or have an overflow). Select SOAK on the first wash cycle.
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Page 33: 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 musical series of beeps every 5 seconds it is telling you that it has a problem which YOU can solve using the checklist below. - Page 34 If Your Smart Drive® Beeps for Help LIDLOCK light is flashing. Make sure the lid is closed. Press START/PAUSE (refer to page 12). If the symptom persists call your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre. First RINSE or SPIN light is flashing as well as the Spin Speed light. Wash load is out of balance.
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Page 35: Operating Problems
Operating Problems Pressing POWER does not turn the machine on. Is the power switched on at the wall? Switch the power off at the wall and wait 60 seconds before turning the power on again. Could your household power supply be at fault? Try plugging in another electrical appliance. Pressing START/PAUSE does not start the fill. -
Page 36: Wash Problems
Dye Transfer. Wash and dry non-colourfast clothes separately. Non colourfast clothes left sitting in a washer or laundry basket can transfer dye to other clothes. Tangling. Washing with too much water (ie underloading) can cause the clothes to tangle around one another. -
Page 37: 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 Ltd Model/Serial No. -
Page 38: Manufacturers Warranty
Manufacturers Warranty 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 back of the product, which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS of the date of purchase. - Page 40 You should therefore check with your Customer Care Centre to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available. www.fisherpaykel.co.nz NZ AU PAC Clothes Washer Installation Instructions and User Guide Published: 03/2006 Part No. 420983...