Fisher & Paykel QuickSmart Installation Instructions And User Manual
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- Page 1 Installation instructions QuickSmart™ and WashSmart™ Clothes washer User guide NZ AU PAC SG...
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Page 2: Direct Drive Motor
Intelligence working for you Your washer is born from 75 years of Fisher & Paykel laundry innovation. Unlike conventional machines, Fisher & Paykel clothes washers, through SmartDrive™ technology 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 WashSmart™ washer Using your QuickSmart™ washer Lid lock Wash cycles and options Wash cycles Selecting wash options and advancing the cycle Water levels Saving water & time – Eco & Quick Wash options... -
Page 4: 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. Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by pulling it out the front. - Page 5 Installation instructions Inlet hoses Note: new hose sets provided with the machine are to be used to connect the washer to the water mains. Old hose sets should not be re-used. Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps (there are washers fitted in both ends).
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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 cause damage to the machine. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Are the rubber inserts secured into the feet on the base of your machine and is the machine levelled? Refer to ‘Installation instructions’ , page 3. If you have bought a QuickSmart™ model it is a good idea to check the warm fill temperature (refer to page 24). -
Page 8: Using Your Washsmart™ Washer
Using your WashSmart™ washer Place the load evenly around the agitator (refer to ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’ , page 19). ■ ■ Remove fabric softener dispenser. ■ ■ A. Detergent Follow the instructions on the detergent package. ■ ■ Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of ■... - Page 9 Using your WashSmart™ washer C. POWER Fig.11 POWER button Press POWER to turn the machine on. ■ ■ D. Wash cycles Select the desired wash cycle by pressing the button. ■ ■ E. Wash options Select the WASH TEMP, WATER LEVEL, SPIN SPEED and other wash options (refer to pages 12 – 15). ■...
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Page 10: Using Your Quicksmart™ Washer
Using your QuickSmart™ washer Place the load evenly around the agitator (refer to ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’ , page 19). ■ ■ Remove fabric softener dispenser. ■ ■ A. Detergent Follow the instructions on the detergent package. ■ ■ Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of ■... - Page 11 G. START/PAUSE Press START/PAUSE to start the machine. ■ ■ If you wish to stop your QuickSmart™ washer Press START/PAUSE. ■ ■ If it is during spray rinse or spin there is a slight delay while the bowl slows to a stop and the lid ■...
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Page 12: Lid Lock
If the LID LOCKED light is flashing, the lid lock is in the ■ ■ process of locking or unlocking (ie while the machine’s QuickSmart™ bowl slows down or START/PAUSE has been pressed). During this stage the lid still cannot be opened. -
Page 13: Wash Cycles And Options
WashSmart™ model – Fully featured, with REGULAR, HEAVY DUTY, HAND WASH, ALLERGY and EASY IRON cycles, and a FAVOURITE cycle. QuickSmart™ model – REGULAR, HEAVY DUTY, DELICATE and WOOL cycles. Basic cycle descriptions REGULAR cycle (with the ECO option) has been designed for normally soiled, everyday washing, ■... -
Page 14: Selecting Wash Options And Advancing The Cycle
For example, you cannot select a HOT wash on the HAND WASH or EASY IRON cycles (WashSmart™ model) and DELICATE or WOOL cycles (QuickSmart™ model), nor can you select the ECO option on anything other than the HEAVY DUTY or REGULAR cycles (both models). -
Page 15: Water Levels
Fig.22 Selecting AUTO water level select the water level and select the HAND WASH cycle (WashSmart™ model) or the DELICATE cycle (QuickSmart™ model). If there is already water in the bowl, it is best to ■ ■ manually select the water level. -
Page 16: Saving Water & Time - Eco & Quick Wash Options
HAND WASH, ALLERGY or EASY IRON cycles (WashSmart™ model), or the WOOL or DELICATE cycles (QuickSmart™ model), your washer will not allow you to select it. ECO will take slightly longer than a normal spray and deep rinse. -
Page 17: Wash Options - Soak, Spin Hold, Delay Start Options
Press START/PAUSE to begin the spin. Fig.26 Selecting the SPIN HOLD option Note: the spin speed will be the default speed for the cycle. Note: while WashSmart™ model is shown, setting of the QuickSmart™ Delay Start model is identical WashSmart™ model only DELAY START will delay the start of the wash cycle for 1, 3 or 9 hours. -
Page 18: Washing Bulky Items, Washing Woollens
Use the specially designed HAND WASH cycle (WashSmart™ model) or WOOL cycle ■ ■ (QuickSmart™ model). For your more durable woollens you may want to use the EASY IRON cycle (WashSmart™ model only). Hand washed woollens may be spun in your washer (select SLOW spin speed). -
Page 19: Favourite Cycle
Favourite cycle FAVOURITE cycle WashSmart™ model only The FAVOURITE cycle lets you programme your ideal 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 Cycles
Customising the wash cycles To customise a cycle WashSmart™ model only You can program your washer 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 Machine Washable your clothes before washing. Warm 40°C maximum Warm Rinse Well Care labels Normal Spin The care label will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed. -
Page 22: Detergent
Detergent Choosing the right detergent We recommend using domestic detergent. You can use powder or liquid. ■ ■ Soap flakes should not be used in your washer. ■ ■ When washing wool items, remember to use a detergent specifically recommended for woollens. ■... -
Page 23: Fabric Softener, Scrud
Fabric softener How the fabric softener is dispensed The fabric softener is placed into the dispenser 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 24: Changing Pre-Set Options
The fill level selected by AUTO water level. ■ ■ The out of balance recovery routine. ■ ■ In the QuickSmart™ model the following pre-set options can be changed: The WARM wash temperature. ■ ■ The RINSE option on HEAVY DUTY, REGULAR and WOOL cycles. - Page 25 Use this diagram to help you adjust the options on the WashSmart™ model. Fig.34 Option adjustment on the WashSmart™ model Use this diagram to help you adjust the options on the QuickSmart™ model. Fig.35 Option adjustment on the QuickSmart™ model...
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Page 26: Wash Temperatures, Rinse Options
Changing pre-set options Wash temperatures On the QuickSmart™ model the WARM temperature can be adjusted if you think it is too hot or ■ ■ too cold. On the WashSmart™ model all wash temperatures can be individually adjusted. ■ ■... -
Page 27: Controlled Cold, End Of Cycle Beeps, Auto Water Fill Level
Changing pre-set options Controlled cold WashSmart™ 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 to approximately 20°C. -
Page 28: Out Of Balance Recovery Routine
Your washer will stop, give a short burst of beeps every five seconds, and the RINSE or SPIN light will flash. You must redistribute the load more evenly yourself (use this option if you wish to conserve water). WashSmart™ QuickSmart™ REGULAR REGULAR REGULAR... -
Page 29: Caring For Your Washer
Machine information Caring for your washer 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: Additional Information
Machine information Additional information 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. Also, 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 ■... -
Page 31: Saving Water
Adjust the RINSE option on REGULAR and HEAVY DUTY cycles (WashSmart™ model), and ■ ■ REGULAR, HEAVY DUTY and WOOL cycles (QuickSmart™ model) to one deep rinse (refer to page 24). Adjust AUTO water level to fill with less water (WashSmart™ model only, page 25). - 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 Washer Beeps For Help
If your washer beeps for help 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 If your washer beeps for help LID LOCKED light is flashing. Make sure the lid is closed. Press START/PAUSE (refer to page 10). If the symptom persists call your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Repairer. First RINSE or SPIN progress light is flashing as well as the SPIN SPEED light. Wash load is out of balance.
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Page 35: Operating Problems
Large bulky, garments (eg pillows, duvets) can cause splashing. Wash on DELICATE cycle (QuickSmart™ model) or HAND WASH cycle (WashSmart™ model) (refer to page 16). If the problem persists contact your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Repairer (refer to page 38). -
Page 36: Wash Problems
Overloading the washer. Choose an EASY IRON or HAND WASH cycle (WashSmart™ model), or a DELICATE cycle (QuickSmart™ model) 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: Wash Problems
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 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 &...
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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 section at the back of the book. If after checking these points you still need assistance, please refer to your nearest Fisher &... - Page 41 Customer Care Product details Fisher & Paykel Appliances Model Serial no. Date of Purchase Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country...
- Page 44 www.fisherpaykel.com Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2013. 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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