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- Page 1 & GWL12, GWM12, GWC12, MWC12 Clothes Washer Installation instructions and User guide EN New Zealand Australia Canada Europe Asia Paci f i 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 Specifications Getting Started Before You do Your First Wash Using Your Excellence Washer Using Your Pride Washer Lidlock Wash Cycles and Options The Wash Cycle and Options Selecting the Wash Options and Advancing the Cycle Water Levels Saving Water –... -
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: Drain Hose
Installation Instructions Drain Hose Carefully pull the black drain hose out from the back of the machine by pulling the exposed part of the hose downwards and outwards. The drain hose can be: Connected to a standpipe. ■ Connected to a tub. ■... - Page 6 Installation Instructions Levelling It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure even spin performance. Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the moulding and fit into the feet on the base of Adjustable feet the machine. Rubber insert Move the machine to its final position. (We suggest a minimum clearance of 20mm each side).
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Page 7: Water Supply
Installation Instructions Earthing Earthed Plugs (Power cord with 3 pin plug) Plug into a compatible 3 pin wall socket. Non–Earthed Plugs (Power cord with 2 pin plug and a separate earth wire) This appliance MUST be earthed using the earth wire attached to the rear of the machine. The exposed end of the earth wire must be in contact with an earth point eg in contact with an earthing bar, metal water pipe. -
Page 8: Specifications
Total Water Consumption for the Different Rinse Options Spray & 1 Deep 2 Deep Water Saver Model Eco Option Deep Rinse Rinse Rinses (excellence models) GWL12 150 L 105 L 180 L 155 L 205 L GWM12 130 L 90 L 165 L 140 L... -
Page 9: 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 10: Using Your Excellence Washer
Using Your Excellence Washer Remove fabric softener dispenser. ■ Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading page 23). ■ A. Detergent 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 Button Press POWER to turn the machine on. ■ D. Select Wash Cycle Press the desired wash cycle button. ■ E. Wash Options Select the WASH TEMPERATURE and other wash options. ■ F. Start Press START/PAUSE to start the machine. ■...
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Page 12: Using Your Pride Washer
Using Your Pride Washer Remove fabric softener dispenser. ■ Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading page 23). ■ A. Detergent 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 13 C. Power Button Press POWER to turn the machine on. ■ D. Select 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.
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Page 14: 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 15: The Wash Cycles
The Wash Cycles Permanent Regular Heavy duty Delicate Wool Press Wash Time 12 min 15 min 6 min 9 min 6 min Wash Action Regular Heavy Duty Delicate Regular Delicate Wash Temp Cold Cold Cold Cold Cold Rinse deep rinses deep rinses deep rinses deep rinses... -
Page 16: Selecting The 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 11). Press the OPTIONS button if you want to choose Eco, Soak or Water Saver. (Refer to pages 18 and 19). Press START/PAUSE. -
Page 17: 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 ■... -
Page 18: Saving Water - Eco, Water Saver
Wash Options – Saving Water & Models 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 19: 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 1 hour before completing rinse and spin. During soak your Smart Drive™... -
Page 20: Wash Options
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 21: Favourite Cycle
Favourite Cycle Favourite Cycle Model Only 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 22: Customising The Wash Cycle
Customising the Wash Cycles To Customise A Wash 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 23: Before You Wash
Before You Wash Sorting Machine Washable To get the best wash results it pays to sort your Warm 40˚C max clothes before washing. 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 24: Detergent
Detergent Choosing the Right Detergent We recommend using domestic detergents, (powder, liquid, concentrate 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 recommended wool detergent. How Much Detergent? Use the instructions on the back of the detergent packet as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use. -
Page 25: Fabric Softener, Scrud
Fabric Softener How the Fabric Softener is Dispensed The fabric softener goes 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 26: 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 27 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 model.
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Page 28: 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 29: Controlled Cold, End Of Cycle Beeps, Water Saver, Auto Water Fill Level
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 30: Out Of Balance Recovery Routine
Changing Pre-set Options Out-of-Balance Recovery Routine When your Smart Drive™ is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out-of-balance and will stop and re-try spinning up to 3 times. If it still senses an unbalanced load there are two options the machine can take. -
Page 31: Cleaning Your Smart Drive
Caring For Your Smart Drive™ 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 32: Products That Might Damage Your Smart Drive
Machine Information Products That Might Damage Your Smart Drive™ Concentrated bleaches, nappy sanitisers and hydrocarbon solvents (eg petrol and paint ■ thinners) can cause damage to the paintwork and components of your autowasher. (Be careful when washing garments stained with solvents as they are flammable. DO NOT put them in your dryer). -
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 14). 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
Wash Problems Listed below are possible causes and solutions to some common wash problems. Creasing Overloading the washer or dryer. Choose a Permanent Press or Delicate 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 42 GWL12 150 L 105 L 180 L 155 L 205 L GWM12 130 L 90 L 165 L 140 L 185 L GWC12 110 L 76.5 L 145 L 120 L 155 L MWC12 – 76.5 L 145 L 120 L...
- Page 64 REGULAR light on = automatic recovery REGULAR light off =machine stops...
- Page 72 Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 2005. 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.