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  • Page 1 Installation instructions WashSmart™ Clothes washer User guide NZ AU...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Installation instructions Water supply Levelling Accessories and spare parts Before you do your first wash Getting started quickly WashSmart™ controls WashSmart™ safety features Eco Active™ wash Sorting and loading Detergent Fabric softener Wash cycles Wash options Water level Wash temp, Spin speed, Wash advance...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to WashSmart™ Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™ clothes washer. We are 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.

  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new 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 (ensure lid is still taped down). Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by tilting the machine backwards and pulling the packer out the front.

  • Page 6: Water Supply

    Installation instructions Water supply Your cold water should not exceed 35°C and your Hot ‘N’ Safe Valves available are: hot water should not exceed 65°C. Temperatures RMC TVA 50HF above these may cause the machine to fault or RMC TVA 75HFS cause damage to the machine.

  • Page 7: Levelling

    Installation instructions Levelling instructions It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin performance and effective detergent and fabric softener dispensing. Adjustable feet A spirit level is provided with your machine. Use this Rubber insert to level your machine, always placing it on a clean, Fig.4 Levelling –...

  • Page 8: Accessories And Spare Parts

    Installation instructions Completing your installation Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses. Check the hose connections for leaks again after 24 hours. Uncoil power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover, and plug into wall socket. Installation test cycle Your washer must be correctly installed before use.

  • Page 9: Before You Do Your First Wash

    ‘C’? Refer to page 4. Is the machine correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are clear of the floor? Refer to page 5. Have you performed the installation test cycle? Refer to page 6. Fig.9 WashSmart™ washer...

  • Page 10: Getting Started Quickly

    Replace the fabric softener dispenser cup (this stops small articles falling down the centre of the agitator when you load the machine). Fig.10 WashSmart™ control panel Fabric softener If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the fabric softener dispenser cup on the top of the agitator (refer to page 15).
  • Page 11 (refer to page 10). DELAY START allows you to delay the start of your wash by 5 mins up to 18 hours (refer to page 19). If you wish to stop your WashSmart™ washer Press START / PAUSE.

  • Page 12: Washsmart™ Controls

    Keylock mode Keylock can be used to lock the buttons on your WashSmart™ when not in use. This will avoid accidental button pushes from items left on the lid of the washer and also from any little fingers.

  • Page 13: Washsmart™ Safety Features

    If the lid is left open, your WashSmart™ washer will be unable to lock the lid, and the cycle will be halted. The machine will beep to alert you and display a warning message on the screen. If this occurs, close the lid and touch START / PAUSE.

  • Page 14: Eco Active™ Wash

    Eco Active wash ™ Your WashSmart™ uses a dual-action wash to give excellent wash performance while taking great care of your clothes. We call this the Eco Active™ wash. The two parts to the Eco Active™ wash are explained below: Wash 1 –...

  • Page 15: Sorting And Loading

    Sorting and loading Machine Washable Sorting Warm 40°C max To get the best wash results it pays to sort Warm Rinse Well your clothes before washing. Normal Spin Care labels The care label will tell you about the fabric of Do not bleach the garment and how it should be washed.

  • Page 16: Detergent

    Replace the fabric softener dispenser cup (this prevents small articles falling down the centre of the agitator). Fig.14 Adding your detergent Important! We do not recommend you use nappy sanitisers or bleach to soak items in your WashSmart™ washer. These products are very corrosive to metal surfaces and may seriously damage your machine.

  • Page 17: Fabric Softener

    Fabric softener How the fabric softener is dispensed The fabric softener goes into the dispenser cup on the top of the agitator. During the rinse the machine spins to release the fabric softener, delivering it down the agitator stem as the machine fills for the final deep rinse.

  • Page 18: Wash Cycles

    Wash cycles Wash cycles – default settings REGULAR HEAVY HANDWASH EASY IRON ALLERGY QUICK Wash time* 13 – 15 min 15 – 17 min 5 min 9 min 13 – 15 min 3 min Wash action REGULAR HEAVY HANDWASH REGULAR REGULAR REGULAR Wash temp...

  • Page 19: Wash Options

    Wash options Water level Auto water level Your washer has the ability to automatically select the most efficient water level for the load. Place your clothes in the machine. Select the wash cycle (and select AUTO water level if not automatically selected).

  • Page 20: Wash Temp, Spin Speed, Wash Advance

    Wash options Wash temp WashSmart™ offers 5 wash temperatures, and an additional setting, CONTROLLED COLD. CONTROLLED COLD WARM / COLD WARM WARM / HOT COLD Incoming Incoming 20°C 35°C 40°C 50°C from tap from tap Note: these temperatures are approximate.

  • Page 21: Options

    Wash options Options Use the ECO option to save water. The ECO option uses a spray rinse which has been specially designed to use at least 25% less water than a traditional rinse. Use this option when you want to use less detergent and less water.

  • Page 22: Washing Bulky Items

    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, water-proof and water-resistant items and pillows).

  • Page 23: Customising Wash Cycles

    Customising wash cycles To customise a cycle You can program your WashSmart™ washer to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the REGULAR cycle to default to a WARM wash or set HEAVY cycle to include a SOAK.

  • Page 24: Changing Pre-Set Options

    Changing pre-set options Option Adjustment mode After using your washer a number of times you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. There are a number of pre-set options, which can be altered: The wash temperatures, including changing the COLD wash temperature to CONTROLLED COLD.
  • Page 25 HEAVY cycle button to change the out of balance (OOB) recovery process, and so on. Fig.24 WashSmart™ Option Adjustment mode Use the DELAY START “MORE” button on the panel to scroll through the available settings of your selected option, eg to increase or decrease the temperature of your warm wash temperature, or to change the number of beeps at the end of the cycle.
  • Page 26 Changing pre-set options Wash temperatures All wash temperatures can be individually adjusted if you think they are too hot or too cold. Note: the hot temperature will be the same as the hot water supply temperature. Enter Option Adjustment mode (refer to page 22). Select the REGULAR cycle.

  • Page 27: Out Of Balance Recovery Routine

    Changing pre-set options Out of balance recovery routine When your washer is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out of balance. If an out of balance load is detected, the machine will stop and re-try spinning one more time. If it still senses an unbalanced load there are two options the machine can take.
  • Page 28 Changing pre-set options Factory reset You can reset your washer to the settings it left the factory with: Enter Option Adjustment mode (refer to page 22). Select the ALLERGY cycle. The display will show “rSt”. Touch and hold START / PAUSE for 3 seconds to reset your washer to its factory settings.

  • Page 29: Machine Information

    Machine information Specifications Model Capacity Depth Width Height* Height (lid open) WA1068G 10.0 kg 700 mm 685 mm 1020 – 1050 mm 1410 – 1440 mm *  Height is measured to the highest point on the console. Note: The exact height of your washer is dependent on how far the feet are extended from the base of the machine.

  • Page 30: Caring For Your Washer

    Caring for your washer When you have finished using your washer 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 wash with 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 31: Automatic Lint System

    Caring for your washer Products that might damage your washer Concentrated bleaches, nappy sanitisers and hydrocarbon solvents (eg petrol and paint thinners) can cause damage to the paintwork and components of your washer. Be careful when washing garments stained with solvents as they are flammable. DO NOT put them in your dryer. Do not use pre-treatment sprays or liquids on or near your washer as they can damage your machine’s control panel and plastic surfaces.

  • Page 32: Saving Water

    Saving water Water saving tips Bigger loads are more efficient than small loads. Use the ECO option (refer to page 19). Recycling the wash water Your washer also offers several ways of reusing the wash and rinse water. Select SOAK on the first wash cycle. Remove the clothes at the end of the wash phase and add the second load to the wash water.

  • Page 33: Before You Call For Service

    Before you call for service Please read the following pages before you call for service. Your washer is capable of diagnosing its own problems. If your washer 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 Before you call for service “Sud LoC” (suds lock – I have too many suds) The machine has a suds build-up (too much detergent may have been used for the amount of soil in the load). Wait for suds to dissolve (about 20 min). Rinse clothes using a deep rinse. Check the standpipe height does not exceed 2400 mm.

  • Page 35: Solving Operating Problems

    Solving 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 Are both the hot and cold taps turned on? Are the inlet hose filters blocked?

  • Page 36: Solving Wash Problems

    Solving wash problems Listed below are possible causes and solutions to some common wash problems. Creasing Overloading the washer or dryer. Choose the EASY IRON or HANDWASH cycle, as these cycles have been designed to minimise creasing. Try selecting a slower spin speed. Do not leave wet clothes to sit in the washer or laundry basket.
  • Page 37 Solving 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 onto other clothes. Tangling Washing with too much water (ie underloading) can cause the clothes to tangle around one another.

  • Page 38: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Warranty You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Product covering parts and labour for servicing within the country of purchase. 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 Manufacturer’s Warranty Normal recommended maintenance as set out in the product’s user guide. Repairs when the appliance has been dismantled, repaired or serviced by other than a Fisher & Paykel authorised repairer or the selling dealer. Pick-up and delivery. Transportation or travelling costs involved in the repair when the product is installed outside the Fisher &...

  • Page 40: Customer Care

    Customer Care Before you call for service or assistance… Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: Your appliance is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. You have read the problem solving at the back of the book. If after checking these points you still need assistance, please refer to your nearest Fisher &...
  • Page 44 www.fisherpaykel.co.nz www.fisherpaykel.com.au Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2012. All rights reserved. The product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time. You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available.

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