Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart Installation Instructions And User Manual
Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart Installation Instructions And User Manual

Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart Installation Instructions And User Manual

Clothes washer

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Installation instructions
and user guide
AquaSmart™ clothes washer
NZ AU

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  • Page 1 Installation instructions and user guide AquaSmart™ clothes washer NZ AU...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting menu (LCD models only) LED MODELS Getting started quickly Changing the wash cycle options Customising the wash cycles Changing the preset options Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer Before you call for service Solving operating problems Solving wash problems Manufacturer’s warranty Customer Care...
  • Page 3: Installation Instructions

    Welcome to AquaSmart™ To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart™ Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart™ clothes washer. We are very proud of this clothes washer please follow the instructions below. washer and trust it will serve you well for many years.
  • Page 4 H=Hot C=Cold supervision. Your AquaSmart™ can only be opened during the initial fill stage. Once the fill is complete, the lid will be locked for safety reasons. Please supervise young children to ensure they do not play with Electrical this clothes washer.
  • Page 5: Before You Do Your First Wash

    High Efficiency Conventional AquaSmart™ capacity Regular AquaSmart™ offers a generous 7 kg or 8 kg capacity. The list below outlines what is included in a Heavy Duty 7 kg or 8kg wash load (in accordance with AS/NZS 2040.1:2005). Sheets –...
  • Page 6: Sorting And Loading

    The lighter ones tend to float, while a large blanket Close zippers, hooks and eyes can get very heavy and make spinning difficult. Your AquaSmart™ has a specific BULKY cycle option This is to make sure that these items do not snag designed to take care of these washing challenges.
  • Page 7: Detergent

    If you wish to use fabric softener you will need to select the SOFTENER option which will give Your AquaSmart™ is a High Efficiency clothes washer and needs a Low Sudsing Detergent to you a deep rinse. If SOFTENER is not selected, the softener will not be dispensed.
  • Page 8: Aquasmart™ Safety Features

    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 to alert you, LCD models will display a message on the screen or the Lid Lock symbol will flash to alert you if you have an LED model.
  • Page 9: Wash Cycles

    Wash cycles Wash cycles Wash cycles explained Your AquaSmart™ washer has a number of wash cycles to suit your laundering needs. Selecting the most appropriate cycle for each particular wash load will help ensure you get the best possible wash result.
  • Page 10 (refer to page 17 ). This will allow your If you wish to change any of the wash options while your AquaSmart™ is running press START/ AquaSmart™ to select the optimum wash action for your particular item.
  • Page 11: Lcd Models

    For more information on wash options refer to page 24. Touch START – your AquaSmart™ will start to fill with water, and will automatically select the Although your AquaSmart™ is a Top Loader, this High Efficiency washer has been designed for correct water level and wash action for your load.
  • Page 12: Lcd Aquasmart™ Controls

    The display screen allows you to view the available wash cycles and modify options. It provides feedback on what your AquaSmart™ washer is doing and how long the wash has to go, to keep you informed throughout the cycle. The screen will also display messages to help you with the overall running of your machine.
  • Page 13: Choosing Your Wash Cycle

    LCD models: using the soft touch display Select the wash option you wish to modify, highlight it by touching the SELECT button. When you turn your AquaSmart™ washer on, the main wash cycles will be displayed on the screen. Regular wash...
  • Page 14 Cold Tap Warm/Cold Warm Warm/Hot Cold Fabric Softener Incoming water If you wish to use fabric softener in your AquaSmart™ clothes washer, select the Fabric 20°C 35°C 40°C 50°C 60°C from tap SOFTENER option from the Wash Options. Scroll to SOFTENER ON, and then press SELECT/TICK to confirm your selection.
  • Page 15: Lifestyle Cycles (Lcd Models Only)

    Lifestyle cycles No experience necessary Wash cycle options continued Your AquaSmart™ washer offers you a range of special Lifestyle cycles, to make washing even Delay Start easier. These cycles have been specifically designed by our washing experts, with you in mind.
  • Page 16 Lifestyle cycles Lifestyle cycles The Lifestyle cycles are presented in five distinct categories, to help you to access them Stains quickly and easily. The following pages explain the unique cycles that are located within these categories, and how they might be of help. We recommend that you treat a stain as soon as you can.
  • Page 17 Soft toys are treated to a lukewarm gentle bath and that you use the CLEAN ME cycle to clean your AquaSmart™ washer 5 – 6 then double deep rinse to ensure that detergent traces are removed from fur.
  • Page 18 Settings menu Settings menu After using your AquaSmart™ washer you may wish to fine-tune some of the options to suit your Balance Recovery individual needs. Any options changed in this menu will be a permanent change, unless ‘Reset When your washer is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out of balance.
  • Page 19 Key Lock mode Trouble Shooting Key lock automatically locks the buttons on your AquaSmart™ when not in use. For help with some of the more common issues you may encounter. This will avoid accidental button pushes from items left on the lid of the washer Access the Settings Menu (refer page 32).
  • Page 20: Led Models

    Note: You do not need to add fabric softener to the dispenser in this instance. Close bra clasps, do up zippers and check pockets. PRESS START – your AquaSmart™ will start to fill with water, and will automatically select the Place your clothes directly into the wash bowl.
  • Page 21: Changing The Wash Cycle Options

    During the soak, the washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute. At and the season. The lower the water temperature, the less effective the wash the completion of the soak period the AquaSmart™ will then complete the rest becomes. To help with this issue we have developed Controlled Cold which adds of the wash cycle.
  • Page 22: Customising The Wash Cycles

    You can program your AquaSmart™ to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash After using your AquaSmart™ you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your cycle. For instance, you may want to set the REGULAR cycle to a cold wash.
  • Page 23 When the REGULAR cycle light is on, the machine will fill with cold water only. Press the SHEETS cycle button and your AquaSmart™ will control the temperature to approximately 20˚C. Each following light to the right equals approximately a 1˚C temperature rise.
  • Page 24 Control Panel Lighting When your AquaSmart™ is spinning it can sense if the The panel lighting of your AquaSmart™ washer can be adjusted to suit the environment that it is wash load is out-of-balance and will stop and re-try located in. For a low lighting situation you may need more lighting contrast and for installations SOAK spinning up to 3 times.
  • Page 25: Caring For Your Aquasmart™ Washer

    Before you start cleaning your AquaSmart™ washer, ensure that With AquaSmart™ there is no need to remove messy lint filters. Your AquaSmart™ has a self it is turned off at the wall (or that the Key Lock mode has been cleaning lint disposal system.
  • Page 26: Before You Call For Service

    Your cold water temperature may exceed the recommended limits (refer to Installation instructions pages 3 – 5). Your AquaSmart™ is capable of diagnosing its own problems and if it has a problem it will beep Check that the inlet hose filter is not blocked.
  • Page 27: Solving Operating Problems

    Solving operating problems Solving operating problems Wash CYCLE TIME longer than usual. Pressing POWER does not turn on machine. If water pressure is low, cycle time will increase due to longer fill times. Ensure that inlet hose Is the power switched on at the wall? filters are not blocked.
  • Page 28: Solving Wash Problems

    Solving wash problems Manufacturer’s warranty CREASING. When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel whiteware Product you automatically receive a two Was the washer or dryer overloaded? year Manufacturer’s warranty covering parts and labour for servicing. Selecting the EASY IRON cycle will minimise creasing. Fisher &...
  • Page 29: Customer Care

    Customer care First, check for 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. If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to the following: In New Zealand if you need assistance...* Call your Fisher &...
  • Page 30 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 12/2007 Part No. 421168...

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