Fisher & Paykel GWLO8 User's Manual
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1. ae EY _ r 2228 5 6 9 mam ee ax SMART DRIVE MODEL GWLO8 CONTENTS 1 Important Safety Instructions 5 Changing Pre set Options Safety Information 2 e Option Adjustment Mode 23 e Rinse Options 25 2 Operating Instructions e Volume of Water Used in e Introducing Your Smart Drive 5 Water Saver Option 25 e Using Your Smart Drive 6 e End of Cycle Beeps 26 e Out of Balance Recovery 3 Wash Cycles and Options Routine 26 e The Wash Cycles 8 e Auto Water Fill Level 27 e Changing the Wash Options 9 e Advancing the Wash Cycle 10 6 Machine Information e Water Levels 11 e Care and Cleaning 28 e Water Saver 12 e Products That Might e Delay Start 13 Damage Your Smart Drive 29 e Time Saver 13 e Smart Drive Sounds and e Soak 14 Beeps 29 e Spin Hold 14 e Specifications 30 e Favorite Cycle 15 e Customizing the Wash Cycle 16 7 Problem Solving e Washing Woollens 17 e Saving Water 31 e Wash Problems 33 4 Before You Wash e Operating Problems 34 e Sorting 18 e If Your Smart Drive Beeps e Loading 19 for Help 35 e Washing Bulky Items 19 e Detergent 20 8 Warranty e Scrud 20 e Warranty 36 e Fabric Softener 21 e Proof of Purchase 38 e Bleach 21 e How to Remove Stains 22 9 Service e Diaper Sanitizers 22 e Fisher amp Paykel Authorized Service Agents 38 NOTE Proof of purchase is required for any warranty claim Refer to back cove2. 15 WASH CYCLES VOOL DELICATE REGULAR CUSTOMIZING THE WASH CYCLES All the wash cycles can be partially customized You can program your Smart Drive to automatically set the wash options and agitation time you want when you select each wash cycle For instance you may want to set the Regular cycle to cold wash or set Heavy Duty to include a soak Once you have programmed the wash cycles your Smart Drive will remember them even when it is unplugged TO CUSTOMIZE THE WASH CYCLES 1 Press the wash cycle you wish to customize and hold down for 2 seconds 2 The machine will give two quick beeps and the wash cycle light will flash telling you that you are in the programming mode 3 Select your wash options 4 If you would like to decrease the agitation time press ADVANCE until the required number of green lights remain Each green light in the wash progress represents 3 minutes of agitation To increase the agitation time keep pressing ADVANCE until all the green lights are displayed again Note On Heavy Duty and Wool you can only decrease the wash time 5 Press the wash cycle again to store your customized cycle To change your customized wash cycle repeat these steps Note The customized wash cycles cannot be set to start at the rinse or spin stage J 16 WASHING WOOLLENS The Wool Cycle is for washing MACHINE WASHABLE WOOLLENS The fibers of these woollens have been specifically modified to
3. Wash load is out of balance Ensure the machine is stationary Manually redistribute the load Check machine is level See separate INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unplug machine from the wall Wait 15 seconds plug back in and operate machine If the fault re occurs repeat step 1 If the machine still will not work call your Authorized Service Agent or Fisher amp Paykel Dealer 35 3 1 2 3s A HOT water temperature light is flashing COLD water temperature light is flashing HOT and COLD water temperature lights are flashing HIGH water level light is flashing First rinse light or spin light is flashing First RINSE or SPIN light is flashing as well as the SPIN SPEED light IF THE MACHINE BEEPS CONTINUOUSLY WASHER WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY 9599 WHAT IS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY FULL TWO YEAR WARRANTY For two years from the date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer that fails because of a manufacturing defect 66 6 6 60 60 6 6 6 60 6 6 6 6 60 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 60 6 60 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 60 6 6 6 60 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 06 06 06 6 6 6 6 6 6 This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states Hawaii and Washington D C In Alaska the warranty is t
4. POSSIBLE CAUSES and SOLUTIONS Overloading the washer or dryer Choose a Permanent Press or Delicate cycle as these cycles have been designed to minimize creasing Try selecting a slower spin speed Do not leave wet clothes to sit in the washer or laundry basket Not enough detergent for load size or amount of soil White clothes are better washed separately Separate light and heavily soiled items as clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water Select the wash temperature according to soil type For example blood and mud are better washed in cold water while oily soils wash better in warmer water Cold water wash too cold Overloading the washer Loads made up of articles of varying sizes will wash better eg full loads of sheets may not wash as well Hard water requires more detergent than soft water Wash lint givers eg towels flannelette sheets separately from lint collectors eg synthetic fabrics Overloading the washer Not enough detergent to hold the lint in suspension Overdrying in a dryer can cause a build up of static electricity in synthetic fabrics and cause them to attract lint Overloading the washer Try using less detergent Some detergents need to be pre dissolved check the detergent instructions Cold ambient temperatures cold washes or short agitation times may not let the detergent dissolve properly Try pre dissolving the detergent A build up caused by the interaction of fabric soften
5. This may sound like several low thuds Your machine is checking if there is enough water in the machine before agitating and that the water has drained before spinning e Your Smart Drive will beep at the end of the cycle and if you have used Spin Hold e When AUTO is selected your Smart Drive will alternate between filling and agitating to check that it has the right amount of water for the load e If your machine is beeping continuously or giving short bursts of beeps refer to If Your Smart Drive Beeps For Help page 35 45 1150mm 33 W 47 Standpipe Minimum height of faucets to clear the top of machine 850 1200mm Inlet water pressure Max 150 psi 1MPa Min 3 psi 20kPa Please note these are approximate figures for High water levels with a 15 5 Ib load 0 252 650mm 252 650mm 35 900mm 36 930mm 5 Di SPECIFICATIONS 5 clearance Height Allowing for adjustable feet 7 DIMENSIONS MODEL DEPTH WIDTH HEIGHT TO TOP OF CONSOLE 39 1000mm 404 1030mm 18 460mm LID CLEARANCE WATER CONSUMPTION RINSE OPTIONS Gallons Litres 39 gal 1451 45 gal 1701 44 gal 1651 58 gal 2201 CYCLE L08 Water Saver Rinse Spray amp Deep Rinse 1 Deep Rinse 2 Deep Rinses 30 e WATER SAVER The Water Saver option minimizes e SINGLE DEEP RINSE
6. DIAPER SANITIZERS Diaper Sanitizers are very corrosive to metal surfaces and will cause damage to the paint work and components of your washer DO NOT soak diapers in sanitizer in your washer or tip the contents of the diaper bucket into your machine Rinse and wring diapers out thoroughly before placing them in the washer 22 CHANGING PRE SET OPTIONS OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE After using your Smart Drive you may want to change some of the pre set options to suit your wash needs You can change the following pre set options e the rinse option on Heavy Duty Regular and Wool cycles e the amount of water used in the Water Saver option e the number of beeps at the end of the cycle e the Out of Balance recovery routine e the fill level selected by auto water level To make these changes it is necessary to enter the Option Adjustment Mode TO ENTER OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE 1 Plug the machine in but do not press POWER Press START PAUSE and hold down Press POWER L 2 When the buttons have been pressed correctly the POWER machine will give two quick beeps and show an unusual pattern of lights 4 In this mode the lights are used to indicate the 51 different options available The diagram on page PAUS 24 shows how the lights relate to the options you DELAY can change START Pages 25 27 explain the different options in more detail 3 Use the buttons on the panel to make your
7. bleach with water Remove Fabric Softener Dispenser 5 Pour diluted liquid bleach down the center of the agitator stem 6 Replace the Fabric Softener Dispenser If you prefer to use powdered bleach pour into the agitator with your detergent NOTE Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes into the wash basket or into the center of the agitator 21 HOW TO REMOVE STAINS e Treat stains AS SOON AS POSSIBLE The longer they are left the harder they are to remove e Always consider the type of fabric you are treating to make sure you do not use a water temperature that is too hot or a treatment that will alter the color of the fabric It pays to test pre wash products and solvents on an inconspicuous part of the garment first e Place the garment being treated on an absorbent cloth eg on an old towel Work from the reverse side of the stain as this can force the stain off the fabric instead of through it e Use cold or warm water on unknown stains as hot water can set some stains e Some stains are not easily seen when the fabric is wet Air dry the stained garment to be sure the stain has been removed as heat from a dryer may set the stain e Take care with stain removal treatments as they are often flammable and highly poisonous Do not use them on your washer as they may damage the paint or plastic components e Some pretreatment sprays or liquids can damage your washer s control panel
8. changes to the pre set options 4 Press POWER to return to normal mode 5 Your Smart Drive will automatically remember your changes 6 To make further changes repeat the above steps 23 1 Press START PAUSE and hold down Press POWER POWER STARR DELAY a START gt 2 This diagram below shows how the lights relate to the options you can change in the Option Adjustment Mode It also shows what lights will be on when you first enter the Option Adjustment Mode ADVANCE to 2 AUTO WATER LEVEL O15 Beeps O Hot O More O 2Deep Less Water More Water O Warm 8 1 Deep None Cold 5 Less 8 Spray amp Deep 866680 2 105 AUTOMATIC BEEPS DELAY OUT OF BALANCE START RECOVERY 9 3 Use the buttons on the panel to change the pre set options O More 2 Deep POWER 5 w Standard le 1 Deep Less 3 Spray amp Deep START PAUSE O RINSES RINSE Ni VOLUME 24 RINSE OPTIONS On the Heavy Duty Regular and Wool cycles you can change the pre set rinse option The pre set rinse option on these cycles is a spray rinse followed by a deep rinse The spray rinse may be replaced with a short spin or a deep rinse If you have a problem with impurities in your water supply you may get a better wash if you change the rinse option to two deep rinses If you want to RINSE OPTIONS conserve water change the rinse option to one deep MED spin Deep De
9. is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons when using your appliance follow basic precautions including the following Safety Precautions e Read all instructions before using the appliance e Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this USE amp CARE book e Do not use washer if inspection cover on bottom right hand front of washer has been removed or damaged e This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS before it is used If you did not receive an INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION sheet with your washer you can obtain one by calling toll free 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 e Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances Follow details in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS e Do not install or store washer where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather e Connect to a properly rated protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid electrical overload e Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS e Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and valves and to minimize leakages if a hose or valve should break or rupture e Do not repair
10. pages 23 and 24 2 Use the cycle buttons to increase or decrease the amount of water selected FAVORITE light on less water PERMANENT PRESS light on factory set level WOOL light on more water DELICATE light on more water REGULAR light on more water AUTO WATER LEVEL Less Water More Water 9 8 9 0 3 Press POWER to return to normal mode 27 MACHINE INFORMATION CARE AND CLEANING WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED e Turn off the faucets to prevent any chance of flooding should a hose burst e Unplug the machine from the wall socket COLD WATER WASHING If you always use cold water we recommend that a warm or hot wash be used at regular intervals eg every fifth wash should be at least a warm wash CLEANING YOUR SMART DRIVE e Use a damp cloth or warm soapy water and wipe dry Do not use chemical or scouring cleaners as they can damage the paint and plastic surfaces e Clean the fabric softener dispenser regularly using warm soapy water e You can remove the lid for cleaning Open the lid fully hold one side with one hand and gently tap the other side with an upward motion To replace the lid hold the lid vertically and align both hinges before pushing down firmly e To remove the agitator for cleaning unscrew the nut down the center of the agitator by turning anti clockwise CAUTION The agitator must be fully pushed on to the shaft when refitting Tighten the nut firmly by hand Ensure the agita
11. wash cycle e WARM wash temperature e AUTO water level e FAST spin speed Each of these wash options can be altered to suit your wash needs The following pages explain each of the wash options and how to use them x 1 In the following diagrams when a 88 is displayed it indicates a light is on When is displayed it indicates a light that is off TO ALTER THE WASH OPTIONS 1 Select wash cycle 2 Use the up or down buttons to alter the Wash Options 3 Press START PAUSE Two lights are sometimes used to show some wash options For example on WARM HOT or WARM COLD water temperature the display will look like this WARM HOT WARM COLD 68 Hot Hot r Warm Warm r OCold Sold ADVANCE START PAUSE DELAY START N 1 07 7 U 371 al Fast OMed OSlow O Hold Q 0 SPIN SPEED ADVANCING THE WASH CYCLE The Wash Progress lights show all the tasks your Smart Drive will do during the wash cycle As each task is completed a light goes out so you can tell at a glance how far the cycle has to go o Rinse TO SHORTEN THE WASH TIME TO RINSE AND SPIN or TO SPIN DRY 7 1 Press ADVANCE until only the right number of lights remain on OHigh 2 Press START PAUSE Omeg OLow STOPPING THE MACHINE If you wish to pause or stop your Smart Drive at any stage press START PAUSE Wait until the machine 5 has fu
12. washer or removing from service remove the washer lid e Do not leave washer lid up during the cycle This will stop the wash and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle To restart close lid and press START PAUSE Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustable or explosive substances such as wax oil paint gasoline degreasers dry cleaning solvents kerosene etc which may ignite or explode Do not add these substances to the wash water Do not use these substances around your washer and or dryer during operation as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode e The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result the garment manufacture s care instruction should be followed very carefully 0 not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acid such as vinegar and or rust remover Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death e Never climb on or stand on the washer top or lid e Do not wash fibreglass articles in your washer Skin irritation could result from the remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use e To minimize the possibility of electric shock unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning e NOTE Pressing POWER b
13. INSTRUCTIONS Are the clothes out of balance Check the machine is level Are the clothes out of balance If there was water already in the basket before Auto water level was selected it may cause the machine to overfill Some loads do not suit Auto water level eg pillows bedding large bulky garments Manually select the water level Refer to page 27 to adjust the Auto fill level The water level is too high for the amount of clothes This has caused excessive splashing Use a lower water level Too much detergent for the level of soil in the clothes This has caused excessive suds to splash over the tub When the suds dissolve they can form a puddle that can be mistaken as a leak Check the amount of detergent used The clothes are unevenly distributed in the wash basket your Smart Drive has compensated by lowering the spin speed i 1 2 3 U U Authorized Service Agent SYMPTOMS Pressing POWER does not turn the machine on Pressing START PAUSE does not start the wash cycle Machine will not spin Clothes still wet at end of cycle Machine is continually going out of balance Too much or too little water when filling on Auto water level Small puddle of water coming from under the machine Spin speed sounds slower than it should IF YOUR SMART DRIVE BEEPS FOR HELP Your Smart Drive is capable of diagnosing its o
14. You can adjust the rinse e AUTO WATER LEVEL You can adjust Auto water PROBLEM SOLVING the amount of water used in the rinse Refer to option on Regular Heavy Duty and Wool cycles ee to have one deep rinse only Refer to Rinse level to fill with less water Refer to Auto Water SAVING WATER e FULL LOADS Full loads use water more efficiently than part loads Water Saver page 12 Options page 25 Fill Level page 27 Your Smart Drive also offers several ways of reusing the wash and rinse water RECYCLING THE WASH WATER 1 Select SOAK on the first wash cycle 2 Remove the clothes at the end of the wash phase and add the second load to the wash water 3 Select the wash cycle for the second load You may need to add extra detergent 4 Remove the second load at the end of the cycle 5 Replace the first load select rinse and complete the wash cycle RECYCLING THE WATER FROM DEEP RINSE 1 Select SPIN HOLD on the first wash cycle You cannot use the Water Saver option when recycling the water from deep rinse 2 Remove the clothes at the end of the rinse and add the second load to the rinse water 3 Select the wash cycle for the second load 4 Remove the second load at the end of the cycle 5 Replace the first load and spin dry 31 Note You will only be able to siphon back into the machine until the water level is equal to that in the tub MANUAL SUDS SAVE WITH SIPHON BACK If you have a large tu
15. b 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 27 gallons 100 litres or have an overflow 1 Select SOAK on the first wash cycle 2 At the end of the wash phase place the drain hose in the tub 3 Cancel SOAK press ADVANCE button The suds water will be pumped into the tub Do not leave your machine until pump out is completed 4 ONCE YOUR TUB IS FILLED RETURN THE DRAIN HOSE TO THE DRAIN THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE THE MACHINE STARTS SPINNING 5 Allow the machine to complete the rest of the cycle Remove the first wash load and place the second load in the machine 6 To siphon back the suds place the end of the drain hose in the tub ensure that the end is near the bottom of the tub 7 Advance to SPIN and allow the machine to pump for a few seconds to clear air from the drain hose then press POWER to turn the machine off 8 The suds water will siphon back into the machine It will take several minutes to siphon back the water 9 RETURN HOSE TO DRAIN 10 Select second wash cycle The above method can also be used to recycle the water from a deep rinse Select SPIN HOLD in place of SOAK Note For any of the above methods manually select the water level for the second wash load Auto water level may fill to a level too high for the clothes load if there is already water in the washing machine 32 WASH PROBLEMS
16. easing when they are left to sit in the bottom of the basket at the end of the cycle TO USE SPIN HOLD 1 Select wash cycle and wash options 2 Select SPIN HOLD 3 Press START PAUSE When you have selected Spin Hold your Smart Drive will pause at the end of rinse beep and the spin light will flash to tell you that it is waiting for another instruction Press START PAUSE to begin the spin 14 FAVORITE CYCLE Favorite cycle lets you design a wash cycle to suit your needs Favorite cycle can be any wash cycle with any of its wash options and it can start from any point along the wash progress lights For instance your Favorite cycle may be set up to wash your gym gear or it may be a rinse and spin to finish washing diapers Whatever you program as your Favorite cycle your Smart Drive will remember it even when it is unplugged PROGRAMMING YOUR FAVORITE CYCLE 1 Press FAVORITE and hold down for 2 seconds 2 The machine will give two quick beeps and the Favorite light will flash telling you that you are in the programming mode 3 Select the wash cycle and wash options you want for your Favorite cycle Use ADVANCE if you want only part of a cycle eg spin only 4 Press FAVORITE again to store your Favorite cycle To change your Favorite cycle repeat these four steps TO USE FAVORITE CYCLE 1 Press FAVORITE Your Favorite cycle and wash options will be automatically selected 2 Press START PAUSE
17. egular Delicate Delicate Regular Heavy Duty Wash Temp Warm cold Warm cold Warm Warm Warm Rinse spray Cold Double w cold deep Cold Double Water Saver Water Saver Deep rinse Deep Spin Speed Slow Medium Slow Fast Fast THE WASH CYCLES FAVORITE Lets you design a wash cycle to suit your needs See Favorite Wash Cycle see page 14 PERMANENT PRESS For synthetics blends and or delicate fabrics with normal soil WOOL Specially designed for normally soiled knits DELICATE For lingerie and special care fabrics with light soils REGULAR For medium to light soiled cottons linens work and play clothes HEAVY DUTY For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics WASH PROGRESS e e e e 9 6 Long Short Rinse Spin Wash Wash Auto ADVANCE High Med Slow Cold Low Hold i 0 0 I 1 I 1 1 Fast Time Saver Med os Soak Hot Warm WASH CYCLES FAVORITE PERMANENT WOOL DELICATE REGULAR HEAVY WASH DELAY PRES WASHABLES ISTART SPIN SPEED DUTY OPTIONS i WASH WATER 1 TEMP LEVEL WASH CYCLES WASH OPTIONS vl OMed Oslow OHold O SPIN DS SPEED O High O Med O Low WATER LEVEL Alter the Wash Options using the Up or Down buttons CHANGING THE WASH OPTIONS When you press POWER to turn on your Smart Drive it will automatically select a e REGULAR
18. ep ee light on rinse rinse 1 Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained PIR Short Deep on pages 23 and 24 ight on spin rinse 2 Use the SPIN SPEED buttons to select the rinse HOLD Spray Deep option you prefer light on rinse rinse MED light on 2 deep rinses SLOW light on Short spin and 1 deep rinse HOLD light on Spray rinse and 1 deep rinse 3 Press POWER to return to normal mode VOLUME OF WATER USED IN THE WATER SAVER OPTION Q 9 O More 0 You can increase or decrease the volume of water 8726 6 3 1 Deep rowed f added during the shower rinse on the Water Saver ies Se spray amp Deep option START PAUSE D 1 Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained on pages 23 and 24 2 Use the WATER LEVEL buttons to select the A 0 volume of water you wish to be used inthe RINSES shower rinse VOLUME HIGH light on more water MED light on factory set water volume LOW light on less water 3 Press POWER to return to normal mode END OF CYCLE BEEPS The beeps signaling the end of the cycle can be increased or decreased 1 Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained on pages 23 and 24 2 Use the Wash Option button to select the number of beeps you prefer TIME SAVER light on 15 beeps SOAK light on 5 beeps WATER SAVER light on no beeps 3 Press POWER to return to normal mode OUT OF BALANCE RECOVERY ROUTINE When your Smart Drive is sp
19. er and detergent can flake off and mark clothes Refer to Scrud page 20 Insufficient detergent for the amount of soil on the clothes can result in black marks on clothes Refer to Detergent page 20 Wash and dry non colorfast clothes separately Non colorfast clothes left sitting in a washer or laundry basket can transfer dye to other clothes Washing with too much water ie underloading can cause the clothes to tangle around one another Do not load the washer by wrapping clothes around the agitator 33 PROBLEMS Creasing Poor soil removal Linting Residue detergent Black marks on clothes Dye transfer Tangling OPERATING PROBLEMS If your Smart Drive is not operating properly use the checklists on the following pages to find the possible solution If the problem persists contact your Fisher amp Paykel Dealer or POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Is the power switched on Unplug machine from the wall Wait 15 seconds plug back in and operate the machine Could your household power supply be at fault Try plugging in another electrical appliance Have you closed the lid Are both hot and cold faucets turned on Are the inlet hoses kinked Try pressing START PAUSE again Have you closed the lid Is the spin light flashing If so press START PAUSE Is the machine draining Are the clothes out of balance Check machine is level See separate INSTALLATION
20. fabric types water levels and clothes loads whilst increasing the machine s ease of operation USING YOUR SMART DRIVE 1 POWER AND WATER Turn on the power and water supplies 2 LOADING Place the load evenly around the agitator Refer to Sorting and Loading pages 18 19 3 DETERGENT e Use the mark on the agitator nearest to the top of the clothes as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use Remove the fabric softener dispenser Pour the detergent down the center of the agitator stem Replace the fabric softener dispenser as this stops small articles falling down the center of the agitator Refer to Detergent page 20 4 BLEACH e Remove the fabric softener dispenser e Pour diluted bleach down the center of the agitator stem Refer to Bleach page 21 D 2 FABRIC SOFTENER e If you wish to use fabric softener place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator e If you want to use fabric softener you will need to select the Softener Rinse Option Refer to Fabric Softener page 21 WASH CYCLE Close the lid and press your chosen wash cycle WASH OPTIONS Select the wash temperature and other wash options Refer to pages 8 14 START Press START PAUSE to start the machine WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS PERMANENT WOOL DELICATE REGULAR HEAVY PRESS DUTY Wash Time 6 8 8 12 15 Wash Action R
21. gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state s Attorney General Warrantor Fisher amp Paykel Appliances Inc If further help is needed concerning this warranty write Fisher amp Paykel Appliances Inc 22982 Alcalde Drive Suite 100 Laguna Hills CA 92653 WASHER WARRANTY continued PROOF OF PURCHASE Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under warranty Attach your sales receipt or cancelled check here Write down the model serial number and purchase information below Model Number Serial No Purchaser Date of Purchase Dealer Address SERVICE For your local Fisher amp Paykel Authorized Service Agent please call 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 or contact us through our web site www fisherpaykel com Copyright Fisher amp Paykel 1999 Part No 426442E Printed In New Zealand
22. gram a delayed start into the Favorite cycle TIME SAVER Time Saver allows you to shorten the wash cycle for lightly soiled clothes Selecting this option means that 1 1 6 the wash and spin times are reduced Saver O Hot Oo OWarm TO USE TIME SAVER P O Sante OCold 1 Select wash cycle and wash options 2 Select TIME SAVER RR 3 Press START PAUSE HEAVY WASH Time Saver can be turned on or off at any time during DUTY OPTIONS the cycle If you wish to use Water Saver with Time Saver push WASH the wash options button until both options have been TEMP selected 13 O gme O Hot 1 Soak OWarm 4 O Water O Cold HEAVY WASH DUTY OPTIONS WASH TEMP OFast OMed OSlow vl Bdold SPIN NS SPEED SOAK Use the Soak option to soak clothes at the end of the wash phase or when you wish to reuse the wash water When you select Soak your Smart Drive will soak for a period of 2 hours before completing rinse and spin During soak your washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute TO USE SOAK 1 Select wash cycle and wash options 2 Select SOAK 3 Press START PAUSE If at any time during the soak you wish to continue on with the rest of the cycle press ADVANCE and the machine will start the rinsing phase of the cycle SPIN HOLD Use the Spin Hold option to e Remove drip dry garments from a mixed load before the wash goes into spin e Minimize the clothes cr
23. he same except that is is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician s travel costs to your home All warranty will be provided by a Fisher amp Paykel Authorized Service Agent during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during the warranty period or beyond call TOLL FREE 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY e Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product or change the set up of the product Read your USE amp CARE book If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or call 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 e Improper installation If you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical exhausting and other connection facilities e Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers e Failure of the product if it is misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially e Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or Acts of God e Correction of unauthorized repairs e Normal recommended maintenance as set out in the products USE amp CARE book WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty
24. his ensures a consistently high wash performance HANDWASHING The unique Delicate and Wool cycles allow you to wash articles that you would have previously only washed by hand The wool cycle is for machine washable woollens only WATER TEMPERATURE Your Smart Drive has a range of five electronically controlled water temperatures Electronic control protects your clothes and ensures optimum wash performance by mixing the hot and cold water prior to entering the wash basket WATER LEVELS On Auto Water Level your Smart Drive will automatically select the optimum water level for each wash load Unlike conventional mechanical washers your Smart Drive allows the lowest water level to start at the base of the agitator The combination of Auto Water Level and the range of five water levels adds not only convenience but greater water savings with smaller wash loads SPIN SPEEDS The same electronic flexibility that provides a variety of agitator actions also provides a range of spin speeds 300 700 and 1000 rpm to cater for all fabrics The top spin speed of 1000 rpm will leave your clothes noticeably drier CONTROLS The electronic controls are designed for maximum ease of use Software prevents you from programming your machine in a way that will damage your clothes The Favorite cycle allows you to select the cycle and wash options at the touch of a button In summary your Smart Drive offers better wash performance over a greater range of
25. ine and or dryer PRE TREAT ANY STAINS FOR A BALANCED LOAD Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around the agitator Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the agitator mixture of small and large items will wash the best DO NOT OVERLOAD THE MACHINE Ensure that the load does not extend above the dispenser as splashing may occur WASHING BULKY ITEMS Forcing large items into the machine may result in them being damaged during washing Ensure there is sufficent room in the machine for items to move when being washed Some items float up during the wash eg duvets pillows If they sit too high they may come into contact with stationary parts of the machine during agitate or spin To minimize the chance of this happening bulky items should be pushed down below the water level after fill and pushed to sit below the medium high water level mark on the agitator before spinning Select a slow spin We recommend washing these items on the Delicate cycle If you wish to re spin the load at a faster speed ensure the load is sitting below the medium high mark before spinning DETERGENT CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT We recommend the use of domestic detergents powder liquid or concentrated Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in your Smart Drive When washing woollens remember to use a detergent suitable for woollens HOW MUCH DETERGENT For liquid and concent
26. inning it can sense when the wash load is out of balance and will stop and retry spinning If the machine still senses an unbalanced load there are two options the machine can take e Automatic Recovery Option Your Smart Drive tries to automatically correct the out of balance load If it detects an unbalanced load it will fill with water and agitate to redistribute the load before trying to spin up again e Machine Stops Option Your Smart Drive will stop giving a short burst of beeps every five seconds and the first RINSE or SPIN light as well as the SPIN SPEED light will flash You must redistribute the load more evenly yourself Use this option if you wish to conserve water 1 Enter the Option Adjustment mode as explained on pages 23 and 24 2 Use the Heavy DUTY button to select the Out of Balance recovery option you prefer HEAVY DUTY light on automatic HEAVY DUTY light off stops 3 Press POWER to return to normal mode 26 AUTO WATER FILL LEVEL If you are not satisfied with the level that your Smart Drive fills to on Auto water level you can increase or decrease the fill level that Auto will select Note If you feel there is not enough water for the load we recommend you check by pausing the machine and pushing the clothes down to see how much water is under the clothes Clothes often float and your Smart Drive can sense the water under the clothes 1 Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained on
27. lly stopped before opening the lid WATER To restart the machine close the lid and press START PAUSE CLOTHES CARE SAFEGUARDS To avoid accidentally damaging your clothes there are a few options that your Smart Drive will not accept For example you can not select a hot wash on Delicate Permanent Press or Wool cycles Your Smart Drive knows that these options could cause fabric damage AUTOMATIC LINT DISPOSAL SYSTEM Your Smart Drive has a self cleaning lint disposal system This means that it automatically separates the lint from the wash water as it washes The lint becomes trapped between the basket and tub and is flushed out at the end of the wash cycle 10 WATER LEVELS AUTO WATER LEVEL fost Your Smart Drive can automatically select the OHot OHigh OMed appropriate water level for the load wam OMed 386 1 Place your clothes in the machine 869 Olow 3 61 2 Select wash cycle select AUTO if not automatically selected lt 8 3 Press START PAUSE gt During fill the machine will pause occasionally to sense the water level The machine will check if the water level is correct by using a series of two WASH WATER SPIN different agitate strokes A slow stroke to sense the TEMP LEVEL SPEED load and an agitate stroke to mix the load This may take over a minute If it detects that the water level is not enough it will fill with more water and re check the level e When washi
28. ng an unusual load eg large bulky garments pillows we recommend you manually select the water level e Manually select the water level if there is already water in the machine Note If you feel the machine does not fill to the correct level you can adjust the level the machine selects Refer to the Option Adjustment instructions on pages 23 and 27 MANUAL WATER LEVEL SELECTION The agitator has five 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 clothes e The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond exactly to the level of water They indicate the level of dry clothes suitable for the water level Med high e Your Smart Drive may occasionally add water Medi during agitation This is to maintain the water CU level due to the release of air trapped in the Med low garments Low ACTUAL LEVEL OF WATER 11 OHot Time O Saver O Soak OWarm OCold WASH TEMP lt l Water 0 Saver HEAVY WASH DUTY OPTIONS WATER SAVER Use the WATER SAVER option when you want to minimize the amount of water used during a Regular or Heavy Duty wash cycle When you have selected Water Saver your Smart Drive will alter the rinse phase to a give a shower rinse A shower rinse alternately showers the clothes with water and spins them to remove the sudsy water e The Water Saver
29. ome soils suit warmer washes eg oily soils while others are best washed in cold water eg mud blood e Heavily soiled clothes may need to be soaked COLOR e Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics e Any fabric that has a strong bold color may bleed especially when new It is much safer to wash it separately until you are sure that it will not lose any more of the color LINT e Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately e Where possible turn lint collectors inside out e If lint transfer is a problem Lint Givers Lint Collectors Wash light clothes separately to dark clothes Terry cloth Synthetics Chenille Corduroy Use a little more detergent Towels Permanent Press Avoid overloading Diapers Socks 18 MAXIMUM WASH LOAD 15 4 lb 7kg For example 2 queen sheets 4 standard pillow cases 2 medium tablecloths 6 medium bath towels 8 wash cloths 5 men s hankerchiefs 3 men s short sleeve shirts 4 t shirts 7 pairs of shorts Bulky items should sit below the medium high water level mark 19 LOADING BEFORE WASHING CHECK POCKETS Things such as nails hairclips matches and pens can damage both your washer and your clothes CLOSE ZIPPERS HOOKS AND EYES This is to make sure that these items do not snag on other clothes MEND ANY TORN GARMENTS OR LOOSE BUTTONS Tears or holes may become larger during washing Remove any loose bra wires as they can damage your washing mach
30. option is not designed to be used with fabric softener The shower rinse does not have a deep rinse so it cannot dispense fabric softener correctly e There are some wash loads that may not suit being washed using the Water Saver option For instance loads that have a lot of sand or sawdust etc in them or garments where color runs e Smart Drive customizes the rinse water volume to suit each load size TO USE WATER SAVER 1 Select REGULAR or HEAVY DUTY wash cycle and your wash options 2 Select WATER SAVER 3 Press START PAUSE If you wish to use Time Saver or Soak with Water Saver push the WASH OPTIONS button until both options have been selected Note Water Saver is only available on the Regular and Heavy Duty cycles If you try to select Water Saver on the Wool Delicate or Permanent Press cycle your Smart Drive will skip over the option 12 DELAY START Delay Start will delay the wash cycle for one six or nine hours DELAY TO USE DELAY START 1 Select wash cycle and wash options lt lt oR POWER 2 Press DELAY START 9 6 1 A delayed start of 1 hour will appear first Press again for 6 hours a time for 9 hours and A START again to return to normal PAUSE Your Smart Drive is now programmed to begin the lt wash after the delay period Pa DELAY e Be careful if using Delay Start for non colorfast START clothes as dyes may run if the clothes are damp Note It is not possible to pro
31. or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless specifically recommended in this USE amp CARE book or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have skills to carry out e When disconnecting the appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord or junction of cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of the cord plug e Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subject to damage or stress e Keep all laundry aids such as detergents bleach fabric softener etc out of the reach of children preferably in a locked cabinet Observe all warnings on container labels to avoid personal injury A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A e Do not tamper with the controls e Keep the area around underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible materials such as lint paper rags chemicals etc e Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping e Never reach into the washer if the basket or agitator is moving Before loading unloading or adding clothes press START PAUSE and wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the lid e Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children Do not allow children to play inside or with this appliance or any discarded appliance Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping packing materials properly Before discarding a
32. prevent felting when they are machine washed Most handknitted garments are not made of machine washable wool and we recommend that you hand wash them e Before washing your woollens check the care label for the washing instructions 9 When washing woollens use a mild detergent recommended for washing wool e Hand washed woollens may be spun in a washing machine to reduce the time they take to dry e To dry woollens lay them flat on a towel and pat into shape Dry woollens out of direct sunlight The heat and tumble action of a dryer may cause shrinkage or felting of woollen garments e Some wool underlays and sheepskin products can be washed in a washing machine but may produce excessive amounts of lint that may cause pump blockages Ensure that the whole article is suitable for machine washing and not just the backing material You may wish to handwash these articles and place them in the machine to spin dry 17 BEFORE YOU WASH SORTING Some fabrics are scavengers They absorb soil color and lint given off by other garments So it is important to sort clothes carefully before washing CARE LABELS e Look for a care label on your clothes This will tell you about the fabric content of your garment and how it should be washed e Sort clothes into loads that can be washed with the same wash cycle water temperature and spin speed SOIL e Separate clothes according to the type and amount of soil S
33. r 3 A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier If you smell gas 1 Do not try to light any appliance 2 Do not touch an electrical switch do not use any phone in your building 3 Clear the room building or area of all occupants 4 Immediately call your supplier from your neighbor s phone Follow the gas suppliers instructions 5 If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department A WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape Since the gas
34. rated detergents follow the recommendations of the detergent manufacturer Note To check you are using the correct amount of detergent lift the lid of your machine about half way through the wash There should be a thin layer of foam over the surface of the water Lots of foam may look good but does not contribute to cleaning your clothes No foam means not enough detergent has been used soil and lint can settle back on the clothes or the washing machine z ADDING THE DETERGENT 1 Remove the fabric softener dispenser 2 Pour detergent down the center of the agitator e Some detergents MUST be fully dissolved before adding to your machine to get the best wash results Check the instructions on the detergent packet e Pre dissolving detergent when washing in cold water can improve its performance 3 Replace the fabric softener dispenser This prevents small articles falling down the center of the agitator SCRUD Scrud is the name given to the waxy build up that can occur within washers when the fabric softener comes into contact with detergent This build up is not brought about by a fault in the machine If scrud is allowed to build up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend e Using fabric softener sparingly e When filling the dispenser do not splash or overfill e Clean dispenser as soon as the cycle has fini
35. shed e Clean your machine regularly refer page 28 e Cold water washing increases the chance of this build up occurring We recommend a warm or hot wash at regular intervals eg approximately every 5th wash e Fabric softener of a thinner consistency is less likely to leave residue on the dispenser and contribute to a build up 20 FABRIC SOFTENER HOW THE FABRIC SOFTENER IS DISPENSED The fabric softener goes into the dispenser on the top of the agitator During rinse the machine spins to release the fabric softener delivering it down the agitator stem as the machine fills for the final deep rinse Note The Water Saver option is not designed to be used with fabric softener Water Saver does not use a deep rinse so it cannot dispense fabric softener correctly HOW MUCH FABRIC SOFTENER The ring on the dispenser cup is a guide for the amount of fabric softener to add for a full load Smaller loads require less fabric softener TO REMOVE CUP CLEANING THE DISPENSER When using fabric softener rinse your dispenser at the end of each wash 1 Separate the cup from the dispenser body by pushing downwards on the base of the cup 2 Rinse both parts of the dispenser using warm soapy water BLEACH To use liquid chlorine bleach Push cup 1 Check clothing care labels for special instructions oe ispenser 2 Measure liquid bleach carefully following hb instructions on package 3 Dilute liquid
36. tor is not loose 5 CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR SMART DRIVE If you use fabric softener or do regular cold water washing it is important that you occasionally clean the inside of your machine e Fill your machine with hot water Add about two cups of a powdered detergent e Let it agitate for several minutes e Stop the machine open the lid and leave it to soak overnight e After soaking drain the machine and run the machine through a regular cycle We do not recommend that you wash clothes during this procedure 28 29 PRODUCTS THAT MIGHT DAMAGE YOUR SMART DRIVE e Concentrated bleaches and diaper sanitizers will cause damage to the paintwork and components of your washer e Hydrocarbon solvents ie gasoline paint thinners and lacquer thinners etc can dissolve plastic and blister paint Do not wash or dry garments stained with these solvents as they are flammable e Some pretreatment sprays or liquids can damage your washer s control panel e Use of dyes in your washer may cause staining of the plastic components The dye will not damage the machine but we suggest you thoroughly clean your washer afterwards We do not recommend the use of dye strippers in your washer e Do not use your washer lid as a work surface SMART DRIVE SOUNDS AND BEEPS Your Smart Drive will make sounds that you will not have heard from other washers e The motor will pulse before agitate and while draining before spin
37. utton does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply even though the lights are out e Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug e Do not operate this appliance if the lid has been incorrectly fitted e If you are using an extension cord or a portable electrical outlet device eg mulit socket outlet box ensure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact with water or moisture SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance INTRODUCING YOUR SMART DRIVE Your Smart Drive has a unique control and drive system developed by Fisher amp Paykel for use in washers The Smart Drive system includes a sophisticated package of electronics in the console of the washer which controls a variable speed motor coupled directly to the agitator This allows much greater versatility than conventional mechanical machines that use clutches brakes and gearboxes to control one or two speed motors Using this system the wash cycle can be controlled in such a way that soil removal is maximized with minimum wear and tear to clothes AGITATOR ACTIONS Your Smart Drive has an almost infinite number of agitator actions which will be automatically customized for each individual load T
38. wn troubles If your Smart Drive gives a short burst of beeps every 5 seconds it is telling you that it has a problem which YOU can solve POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS using the checklist below MACHINE IS GIVING A SHORT BURST OF BEEPS AND The short burst of beeps is the same sound your washer makes when you plug your machine in Hot faucet has not been turned on Inlet hose screens may be blocked Hot water supply is not hot enough to maintain the wash temperature you have selected Select a lower wash temperature Inlet hoses connected the wrong way around Cold faucet has not been turned on Inlet hose screens may be blocked Faucets connected the wrong way around Cold water temperature exceeds recommended limits See separate INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The inlet hoses have not been turned on The drain hose is too low amp the water is siphoning out of the machine See separate INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Water flow is very low Check screens on inlet hoses and water valves for any blockage The machine is overloaded and can not agitate Ensure the machine is stationary Remove clothes until the remaining clothes can move freely Remove the agitator Check that no foreign object is trapped under the agitator 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 Rinse clothes using a deep rinse
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