Water Valves; Water Level Measurement - Fisher & Paykel SMARTDRIVE PHASE 7 Service Manual

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2.4.3 Controlled Cold (GW Only)
If the cold water temperature is very low (below 20
The controlled cold option solves this problem by adding a small amount of hot water to raise the
temperature of the wash. We have called this 'Controlled Cold'.
1. Turn machine on at the wall but do not press POWER.
2. Press START/PAUSE and hold down, then press POWER. Two quick beeps will be heard and
the machine will show an unusual pattern of lights. In this mode the lights are used to indicate
the different options available.
3. Select COLD wash temperature.
4. The Wash Progress lights show the temperature adjustment possible. When the first progress
light is on, the machine will fill with cold water only. Press ADVANCE to select the second light
and the SmartDrive
equals approximately a 1°C temperature rise.
2.5

Water Valves

The Phase 7 machines use a new dual valve
block assembly. Independent coils control the
hot and cold water supply, which feeds the
water through a common outlet.
The GW valve block has a location feature for
the thermistor. There is no thermistor location
feature on the MW Washer.
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Water Level Measurement

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SmartDrive is fitted with a pressure sensor, which can control the fill to any water level. The
pressure sensor is incorporated within the Motor Control Module and cannot be removed. The
pressure tube connects from the Motor Control Module to the air bell at the bottom of the outer
bowl, and is part of the harness assembly.
pressure tube to the pressure sensor as too much force can damage this device.
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will control the temperature to approximately 20°C. Each following light
o
C), a very effective wash will not be obtained.
Care must be taken when removing or refitting the
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