Installation instructions and User guide
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1. Fig 6 EXCELLENCE washer Fig 7 PRIDE washer Using your EXCELLENCE 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 the clothes as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use refer to Detergent page 20 Pour the detergent down the centre of the agitator stem Replace the fabric softener dispenser this stops small articles falling down the centre of the agitator EXCELLENCE WA75T65GW1 WA65T60GW1 WA55T56GW1 B Fabric softener If you wish to use fabric softener place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator Important Fabric softener must not be used if you have selected the ECO or QUICK WASH option Refer to Fabric softener page 21 Using your EXCELLENCE washer 7 C Power 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 TEMPERATURE and other wash options refer to pages 12 16 F Advance Use to advance through to the desired part of the wash cycle refer to page 12 G Start Press START PAUSE to start the machine If you wish to stop your EXCELLENCE washer Press START PAUSE If it is during spray rinse or spi2. To check if your machine is level Look down on the wash bowl and make sure it sits slightly forward of centre Close the lid Visually check that the lid fits evenly on both sides see Fig 5 If not adjust one of the front feet slightly until it matches The diagram on the top and bottom are not correct Lid Alignment Lid Wind left foot down out to correct _ Topdeck Lid Topdeck Lid amp Wind right foot down out to correct Incorrect x lt To check levelling look Topdeck down on the wash bowl Fig 5 To assess levelling check lid alignment 4 Turnon the water and check all hose connections for leaks Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses 5 Uncoil power cord remove and discard the plastic pin cover and plug into wall socket aS Installation instructions Water supply Hot N Safe Valves available are For best operating conditions your hot water RMC TVA 50HF should be approximately 65 C Your cold water should not exceed 35 C or your hot water exceed 75 C Temperatures above these may cause the machine to fault or cause damage to the machine RMC TVA SOHP If you have an uncontrolled water heating source For instantaneous gas hot water supply eg a wet back or solar heating system you should fit a Safe Valve This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within safe limits Inlet water pressure Max 1 MPa 150 psi Min 34 Pa 5 psi Inlet water flow rate Min 3 l
3. Before you wash L19 Sorting To get the best wash results it pays to sort your clothes before washing Machine Washable Warm 40 C max Care labels Warm Rinse Well The care label will tell you about the fabric of the Normal Spin garment and how it should be washed Soil Do not bleach Sort clothes according to the type and amount of soil Some soils suit warmer washes eg oily Do not tumble dry soils while others are best washed in cold water Dry in shade eg mud blood Colour Warm iron Sort white fabrics from coloured fabrics Lint Dry Cleanable Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately Where possible turn lint collectors inside out Examples of different care label symbols Loading Check pockets Lint givers Lint collectors Loose items can damage both your Smart Drive Towels Synthetics and your clothes Chenille Corduroy Close zippers hooks and eyes Nappi Pol This is to make sure that these items do not snag EPPS OSE on other clothes Socks 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 machine and or dryer Pretreat any stains Make sure you use an appropriate surface to apply treatments Do not use the lid or top of the machine as damage may occur to these surfaces Make sure the water level suits the load size Select the correct water level by using the mark on the agitator nearest to the
4. will remember your FAVOURITE cycle even when it is turned off at the wall It is not possible to program a delayed start into the FAVOURITE cycle To use your favourite cycle Press POWER Press FAVOURITE Your favourite cycle and wash options will be automatically selected Press START PAUSE Fig 21 The FAVOURITE cycle 18 Customising the wash cycles To customise a cycle EXCELLENCE 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 Press POWER Press the wash cycle button Hold down for 2 seconds You will hear 2 quick beeps and the wash cycle light will flash Select your wash options eg COLD wash SOAK Press the wash cycle again to store your customised cycle To change your customised wash cycle simply repeat these steps When you are customising a wash cycle you can shorten or lengthen the agitation time To shorten the agitation time press the ADVANCE button to reduce the number of wash progress lights To increase the agitation time keep pressing the ADVANCE button until all the wash progress lights are on see page 12 Note unlike the FAVOURITE cycle you cannot customise a wash cycle to start at the RINSE or SPIN stage On HEAVY DUTY and HAND WASH you can only decrease the wash time Fig 22 Customising a wash cycle
5. Fisher amp Paykel Installation instructions and User guide NZ AU PAC Intelligence working for you smart drive 75 years of laundry experience has led to the development of one of the world s most advanced wash systems the Smart Drive Unlike conventional machines Smart Drive clothes washers 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 Intelligent electronics A powerful microprocessor controls every aspect of the Smart Drive allowing it to continually monitor and respond to each wash It contains over 10 000 lines of instructions in its brain the result of many years of testing and fine tuning to give you the best possible performance Direct drive motor Our revolutionary direct drive motor is capable of infinite wash actions continuously adjusting its speed to the movement of your clothes removing dirt while caring for the fabric delivering the ultimate wash Reliability The Smart Drive has no mechanical brake pulleys or gears which means fewer moving parts and greater reliability Saves time With a top spin speed of 1000 rpm Smart Drive reduces clothes drying time by up to 30 Energy conservation The unique wash action means a typical load uses only the same amount of electricity as a 100 watt light bulb left on for an hour Eco Designed to ma
6. 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 Do not load the washer by wrapping clothes around the agitator 36 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 amp 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 This warranty DOES NOT cover Service calls which are not related to any defect in the Product The cost of a service call will be charged if the problem is not found to be a Product fault For example 1 Correcting the installation eg removal of bottom packer and transit bolts front loading washers levelling the machine adjustment of the drain to correct syphoning noises crossed kinked or leaking inlet hose connections turning on water noises caused by the waterhammer or power supplies 2 Providing instruction on use of the product or changing the set up of the product eg instruction on correct use of detergents and fabric softeners Replacing fuses in or correcting house wiring or
7. Pour liquid or powdered detergent down the centre of the agitator Some detergents MUST be fully dissolved before adding to your machine to get the best wash results Check the instructions on the detergent packet Pre dissolving the detergent when washing in cold water can improve its performance Replace fabric softener dispenser this prevents small articles falling down the centre of the agitator Fig 23 Adding your detergent Fabric softener 21 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 Note ECO and QUICK WASH options are not designed to be used with fabric softener Cycles using these options do not use a deep rinse so the machine 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 a Cleaning the dispenser When using fabric softener rinse your dispenser at the end of each wash Separate the cup from the dispenser body by pushing Fig 24 Push cup through dispenser downward on the base of the cup with thumb to remove Rinse both parts of the dispenser using warm soapy water Scrud Scrud is the name given to the waxy build up
8. SOAK your Smart Drive will agitate for a few seconds every minute Nappy sanitisers bleach Nappy sanitisers and bleach are very corrosive to metal surfaces EXCELLENCE These should not be used in your machine Fig 17 Selecting the SOAK option Important DO NOT use your Smart Drive to soak items in bleach or sanitiser or tip the contents of the nappy bucket into your machine The chemicals in these products can damage your washer Rinse and wring items out thoroughly before placing them in your machine Spin Hold EXCELLENCE amp PRIDE model Use the SPIN HOLD option to Remove drip dry garments from a mixed load before the wash goes into SPIN Minimise the clothes creasing when they are left to sit in the bottom of the bowl at the end of the cycle 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 EXCELLENCE Press START PAUSE to begin the spin Fig 18 Selecting the SPIN HOLD option Delay Start Note while EXCELLENCE model is shown setting of the PRIDE model EXCELLENCE model only jeldentical DELAY START will delay the start of the wash cycle for 1 3 or 9 hours Press DELAY START once for a delay of 1 hour Press again for 3 hours a third time for 9 hours and again to return to normal Once you press DELAY START your Smart Drive will begin the delay period you do not have to
9. correcting house plumbing eg unblocking drains Correcting fault s caused by the user Noise or vibration that is considered normal eg spin sounds user warning beeps Correcting damage caused by pests eg rats cockroaches etc Water on the floor due to incorrect loading or excessive suds Blocked pumps removal of foreign objects substances from the machine including the pump and inlet hose filters eg bra wires bread tags nails grit scrud etc 9 Correcting corrosion or discolouration due to chemical attack SOON Bw Defects caused by factors other than 1 Normal domestic use or 2 Use in accordance with the Product s User Guide Defects to the Product caused by accident neglect misuse or Act of God The cost of repairs carried out by non authorised repairers or the cost of correcting such unauthorised repairs 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 amp 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 amp Paykel Authorised Repairer s normal service area This Product has been designed for use in a normal domestic residential environment This Product is not designed for commercial use whatsoever Any commercial use by a Customer will affect this P
10. level refer to page 3 4 Remove load and retry 5 Put through a deep RINSE and SPIN 6 If the fault re occurs repeat Step 1 If the machine still will not work call your Fisher amp Paykel Dealer or Authorised Repairer to arrange service refer to page 37 Operating problems 33 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 Are both hot and cold taps turned on Are the inlet hose filters blocked Is DELAY START on Filling continuously Check that the machine is not syphoning refer to page 2 in the Installation instructions Not spinning properly Is the load out of balance Refer to pages 13 16 and 26 Check the machine is level and does not rock refer page 3 It may have suds build up refer to RINSE light or SPIN light flashing page 31 Spin speed sounds slower than it should The clothes are unevenly distributed in the bowl your Smart Drive has compensated by lowering the spin speed Machine is continually going out of balance Check the machine is level and does not rock refer to page 3 Too much water for load refer to page 13 Too much or too little water when filling on AUTO water level It still may be in the AUT
11. of the cycle and if you have used SPIN HOLD or SOAK If your machine is beeping continuously or giving a musical series of beeps refer to page 31 Automatic lint system Your Smart Drive has a self cleaning lint system It automatically separates the lint from the wash water trapping the lint between the inner and outer bowls and flushes it out at the end of the wash U bBWN UAWN Saving water 29 Full loads are more efficient than part loads Use the ECO option refer to page 14 Adjust the RINSE option on REGULAR and HEAVY DUTY cycles EXCELLENCE model and REGULAR HEAVY DUTY and WOOL cycles PRIDE model to one deep rinse refer to page 24 Adjust AUTO water level to fill with less water EXCELLENCE model only page 25 Recycling the wash water EXCELLENCE model only Your Smart Drive also offers several ways of reusing the wash and rinse water Select SOAK on the first wash cycle Remove the clothes at the end of the wash phase and add the second load to the wash water Select the wash cycle for the second load You may need to add extra detergent Remove the second load at the end of the cycle Replace the first load select RINSE and complete the cycle Recycling the water from a deep rinse Select SPIN HOLD on the first wash cycle Note you cannot use the ECO option when recycling the water from a deep rinse Remove the clothes at the end of the rinse and add the second load to the rinse wa
12. of your clothes washer is damaged it must be replaced by a Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Repairer as it is not a standard power cord Getting started _5 Thank you for buying a Fisher amp Paykel Smart Drive washing machine We are very proud of this washer and trust it will serve you well for many years At Fisher amp Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use ergonomic and energy efficient Thousands of tonnes of washing and 75 years of laundry experience have been programmed into your washing machine to help give you the best possible performance We hope you enjoy your new washing machine we have certainly enjoyed designing it Before you do your first wash You owe it to yourself and your Smart Drive to have it installed correctly by a technician from a Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Repairer Before you start it is a good idea to go through the following checklist Has the basepacker been removed Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked H Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked C Is the drain hose threaded through the U bend with no more than 20 mm extended and on to your standpipe 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 PRIDE model it is a good idea to check the warm fill temperature Refer to page 24
13. options EXCELLENCE model Select the wash cycle temperature water level and spin speed refer to page 7 Press the OPTIONS button if you want to choose ECO SOAK or QUICK WASH refer to pages 14 and 15 Press START PAUSE EXCELLENCE O Hot Regular l X ry Wark PRIDE model W Eco O Cold Select the wash cycle temperature water level and spin speed refer to page 9 If you wish to save water press the ECO option button refer to page 14 Option Press START PAUSE Wash Temp PRIDE The wash progress lights Fig 10 Selecting wash options 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 Fig 11 Wash progress lights Note while EXCELLENCE model is shown PRIDE model is identical To advance the wash cycle Press POWER Press the button with the two arrows repeatedly to advance the cycle to the desired position Press START PAUSE EXCELLENCE Note each wash progress light equals 3 minutes of agitation The ECO option wash progress lights may in some cases wash for longer This is dependent on the water level The QUICK WASH option shortens the pinso lt Spin agitation time for each progress light EXCELLENCE PRIDE model only Fig 12 Advancing the wash cycle Clothes care safeguards To avoid accidentally damaging your clothes
14. sense the load and an agitate stroke to mix the load This may take over a minute If it detects that the water level is not high enough it will fill with more water and check the level When washing an unusual load eg large bulky garments or pillows we recommend you manually select the water level and select the HAND WASH cycle EXCELLENCE model or the DELICATE cycle PRIDE model Manually select the water level if there is already water in the bowl Water levels 13 Fig 13 Water level guide on agitator Fig 14 Selecting AUTO water level Note if you feel the AUTO water level does not fill to the correct level you can adjust the level the machine selects refer to Changing pre set options pages 22 and 25 Eco EXCELLENCE and PRIDE model Press the ECO option in order to save water The ECO option uses an Eco Spray rinse which has been specially designed to use at least 25 less water than a traditional rinse Use this option when you want to use less detergent and less water However If you have low water pressure or sensitive skin it is better to use a traditional rinse The ECO option has not been designed to be used with fabric softener as it does not have a second deep rinse to dispense the softener correctly Fabric softener should not be used if this option is selected Note the ECO option is only available on the REGULAR and HEAVY DUTY cycles If you try to
15. wash water Cold water wash is too cold refer to Controlled cold page 25 EXCELLENCE model only 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 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 Linting 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 Detergent residue Overloading the washer Try using less detergent Some detergents need to be pre dissolved check the detergent instructions Cold ambient temperatures cold washes and or short agitation times may not let the detergent dissolve properly Try pre dissolving the detergent Black or grey marks on clothes A build up caused by the interaction of fabric softener and detergent can flake off and mark clothes refer to Scrud page 21 Insufficient detergent for the amount of soil on the clothes can result in grey marks on clothes refer to Detergent page 20 Wash problems 35 Dye transfer Wash and dry non colourfast clothes separately
16. DUTY REGULAR and WOOL cycles The out of balance recovery routine To enter option adjustment mode Turn machine on at the wall but do not press POWER Press START PAUSE and hold down then press POWER You will hear two quick beeps and the machine will show an unusual pattern of lights In this mode the lights are used to indicate the different options available The diagram on page 23 shows how the lights relate to the options you can change Pages 24 26 explain the different options in more detail Use the buttons on the panel to make your changes to the pre set options Press POWER to return to normal mode Your Smart Drive will automatically remember your changes EXCELLENCE Fig 25 Entering Option Adjustment mode Note while EXCELLENCE model is shown setting of the PRIDE model is identical Changing pre set options 23 1 Press START PAUSE and hold down Press POWER 2 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 EXCELLENCE model 0808880000 0 000 Fig 26 Option adjustment on the EXCELLENCE model Use this diagram to help you adjust the options on the PRIDE model Temperature Setting Adjustment Colder Hotter Power Wash Progress Long Wash Short Wash Rinse Spin O Fast P O Hot O High O 2 Deep Wool Delicate
17. Heavy Duty Regular w Warm O Med O I Deep O Eco O Cold O Low X Spray amp Deep Om Lid Locked Smart Touch Cycles m m JN OGC8 Qo Automatic Op tion Out of Balance Recovery Temp Water Rinses Setting Level Fig 27 Option adjustment on the PRIDE model 3 Use the buttons on the panel to change the pre set options Fig 28 Option adjustment selection Note while EXCELLENCE model is shown setting of the PRIDE model is identical EXCELLENCE 241 Changing pre set options Wash temperatures On the PRIDE model 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 EXCELLENCE model all wash temperatures can be individually adjusted Select the WASH TEMPERATURE you want to adjust The wash progress lights show the temperature adjustment possible for that temperature Pressing the ADVANCE will cause the wash progress light that is on to change Advancing the wash progress light will increase the wash temperature If you keep pressing the ADVANCE the light will scroll back to the coldest setting available for that wash temperature Fig 29 Adjusting the temperature setting Note while EXCELLENCE model is shown the setting of the PRIDE model is identical Note if you have a PRIDE model and still can t get the temperature you require advance the progress light while in the options
18. N 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 wash bowl If your Smart Drive beeps for help 31 Your Smart Drive is capable of diagnosing its own problems 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 The beeps are the same sound your washer makes when you turn it on at the wall Musical series of beeps every 5 seconds and possible solutions HOT water temperature light is flashing Hot water supply is not hot enough to maintain the wash temperature you have selected Select a lower wash temperature Inlet hose filters may be blocked There may be a kink in the hose Hot tap has not been turned on Inlet hoses are connected to the wrong taps COLD water temperature light is flashing Cold tap has not been turned on Inlet hose filters may be blocked There may be a kink in the hose Inlet hoses are connected to the wrong taps Cold water temperature exceeds recommended limits see Installation instructions page 4 The flow rate of the supply water is too slow HOT and COLD water temperature lights are fl
19. O water level mode refer to page 13 Some loads do not suit AUTO water level eg pillows bedding large bulky garments Manually select the water level Auto fill needs adjusting refer to pages 22 23 and 25 Noises Banging load is out of balance refer pages 13 16 and 26 Other noises refer page 28 Small puddle of water coming from under the machine The water level is too high for the amount of clothes This has caused excessive splashing Use a lower water level refer to page 13 Large bulky garments eg pillows duvets can cause splashing Wash on DELICATE cycle PRIDE model or HAND WASH cycle EXCELLENCE model refer to page 16 If the problem persists contact your Fisher amp Paykel Dealer or Authorised Repairer refer to page 37 3 EN Wash problems Listed below are possible causes and solutions to some common wash problems Creasing Overloading the washer or dryer Choose an EASY IRON or HAND WASH cycle EXCELLENCE model or a DELICATE cycle PRIDE 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 Poor soil removal Warm wash water is too cold Refer to Changing pre set options page 24 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
20. adjustment mode across to SPIN and manually adjust the flow of the taps Rinse options On the HEAVY DUTY and REGULAR cycles EXCELLENCE model and on the HEAVY DUTY REGULAR and WOOL cycles PRIDE model you can change the pre set rinse option Rinse options Rinse 1 Rinse 2 The default rinse option on these cycles is a spray Deep Deep i i MED spin light on f F rinse followed by a deep rinse The first step of rinse rinse the default rinse can be replaced with a short spin or a deep rinse by selecting another option SLOW spin light on Short Deep spin rinse If you have a problem with impurities in your HOLD light on Spray Deep water supply you may get a better result if you default rinse rinse change the rinse option to 2 DEEP rinses If you wish to conserve water change the rinse option to 1 DEEP rinse If you want to conserve even more water choose the ECO option Changing pre set options 25 Controlled cold EXCELLENCE 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 We have called this CONTROLLED COLD Select COLD wash temperature 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 the ADVANCE button to selec
21. ashing The taps have not been turned on Inlet hose filters may be blocked The hoses may be kinked The drain hose is too low or the drain hose is pushed into the standpipe too far and the water is syphoning out of the machine see Installations instructions page 2 The flow rate of the supply water is too slow HIGH water level light is flashing The machine is overloaded and can not agitate Ensure the machine is stationary Remove items until the remaining ones can move freely Select a higher water level The first RINSE progress light or SPIN progress light is flashing 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 about 20 min Rinse clothes using a deep rinse 3 N If your Smart Drive beeps for help LID LOCK light is flashing Make sure the lid is closed Press START PAUSE refer to page 10 If the symptom persists call your Fisher amp 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 Ensure the machine is stationary Manually redistribute the load Check the machine is level refer to page 3 Single beep every second and possible solutions Some lights are on but the pattern of lights is unfamiliar 1 Turn your machine off at the wall 2 Wait for 60 seconds and turn it back on 3 Check the machine is
22. ay rinse 2 cold cold cold deep deep rinse deep rinse rinses FAST FAST SLOW 6 min 6 min 4 min REGULAR HEAVY DUTY 12 min 15 min REGULAR HEAVY DUTY WARM WARM Spray rinse Spray rinse cold cold deep rinse deep rinse FAST FAST 6 min 6 min Model variations EXCELLENCE model Fully featured with REGULAR HEAVY DUTY HAND WASH ALLERGY and EASY IRON cycles and a FAVOURITE cycle PRIDE model REGULAR HEAVY DUTY DELICATE and WOOL cycles Basic cycle descriptions ALLERGY 12 min REGULAR HOT 2 cold deep rinses FAST 6 min DELICATE 6 min DELICATE WARM 2 cold deep rinses SLOW 4 min EASY IRON 9 min REGULAR WARM COLD 2 cold deep rinses SLOW 2 min WOOL 6 min DELICATE WARM Spray rinse cold deep rinse MEDIUM 6 min REGULAR cycle with the ECO option has been designed for normally soiled everyday washing eg sheets towels T shirts HEAVY DUTY cycle is for heavily soiled durable garments eg overalls jeans tea towels HAND WASH cycle is designed for your most delicate garments ALLERGY cycle has been designed for those with skin and other sensitivities EASY IRON cycle is for items susceptible to creasing eg shirts dress trousers DELICATE cycle uses a slow gentle agitation designed to care for your delicate items eg lingerie blouses WOOL cycle is for machine washable woollens 1 N Wash options and advancing the cycle To select the wash
23. continuous provement these specifications may change at any time You therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly the product currently available i F amp P PN 421384 B 06 2010
24. e tub or standpipe Pull hose r through guide n 20 mm maximum Flex hose guide apart Standpipe 850 1200 mm Fig 2 Fitting the drain hose guide Installation instructions L3 Inlet hoses 0 1 Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps IL A D There are washers fitted in both ends 2 Connect the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the machine inlet valves Inlet valves are marked on the back of the machine Tap end Machi H Hot C Cold P eee 3 Ensure you have correctly connected hot to hot and cold to cold Fig 3 Inlet hose ends Cold supply only If you only have a cold water supply an inlet valve cap blanking cap MUST be connected to the hot inlet valve The cap prevents water leaking out of the hot valve The cap is available from your Fisher amp Paykel Dealer or Authorised Repairer Part No 388491 This appliance incorporates backflow protection complying with AS3500 1 No further backflow protection is required for connection to the water supply Levelling It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure even spin performance Corner cabinets 1 Separate the four rubber foot inserts from the moulding Adjustable feet and fit into the feet on the base of the machine P eee 2 Move the machine to its final position we suggest a minimum clearance of 20 mm each side 3 Adjust the feet wind down so the machine is level and Fig 4 Adjusting levelling feet cannot rock
25. ergent Use the specially designed HAND WASH cycle EXCELLENCE model or WOOL cycle PRIDE model For your more durable woollens you may want to use the EASY IRON cycle EXCELLENCE model only Hand washed woollens may be spun in your Smart Drive To dry woollens lie them flat on a towel and pat into shape Dry out of direct sunlight Most handcrafted garments are not made of machine washable wool and we recommend that you wash them by hand only Note some wool underlays and sheepskin products can be washed in a washing machine but could produce excessive amounts of lint that may cause pump blockages U BWN 3 Favourite cycle 17 FAVOURITE cycle EXCELLENCE model only The 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 To set your favourite cycle Press POWER Press the FAVOURITE cycle button Hold down for 2 seconds You will hear 2 quick beeps and the FAVOURITE light will flash Select your most preferred favourite cycle eg REGULAR ALLERGY Select the wash options eg COLD wash SOAK Use ADVANCE if you want part of a cycle eg to rinse nappies Press FAVOURITE again to store your favourite cycle To change your FAVOURITE cycle simply repeat these steps Note your Smart Drive
26. fully trained technicians can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Your dealer or our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Repairer in your area In Australia if you need assistance Call the Fisher amp Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer Care Consultants Toll Free 1 300 650 590 Fax 07 3826 9298 Email customer care fp com au Postal Address PO Box 798 Cleveland QLD 4163 If you need service Fisher amp Paykel has a network of qualified Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Repairers responsible for servicing only Fisher amp Paykel branded appliances Our Customer Care Centre can recommend a qualified Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Repairer in your area If you call write or contact our website please provide your name and address model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance Product details can be found on the top left hand side of the console or back panel of the washer cabinet Product details Fisher amp Paykel Appliances Ltd Model Serial No Date of Purchase Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country NZ AU PAC Fisher amp Paykel her amp Paykel 2010 All rights reserved Specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products described at the date of issue Under our policy of
27. itres min Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150 mm RMC TVA 75HFS Adjustable between 35 C 55 C Draining Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions which may affect how your machine works or may cause flooding In multi storey apartments or any upper floor the machine should be installed on a drained floor Draining must comply with local by laws Clothes washer safety This clothes washer is not intended for use by children and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Your Smart Drive can be opened while it is filling and agitating Supervise children at all times to ensure they do not play with the washer A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard If you are using an extension cord or a portable electrical outlet device eg multi socket outlet box ensure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact with water or moisture Failure to do so may result in death or electrical shock Accessories and spare parts Available from your Fisher amp Paykel Dealer or Authorised Repairer Inlet Valve Cap Part No 388491 Hose Inlet Long 2m Part No 422680 Hose Inlet Large Bore Part No 426123 Drain Hose Extension Part No 425627p Power Cord If the power cord
28. ke every drop count using up to 25 less water than a traditional rinse Contents Installation Instructions Getting started Before you do your first wash Using your EXCELLENCE washer Using your PRIDE washer Lid lock Wash cycles and options Wash cycles and options Wash options and advancing the cycle Water levels Saving water amp time ECO amp QUICK WASH options SOAK SPIN HOLD DELAY START Washing bulky items Washing woollens FAVOURITE cycle Customising the wash cycles Before you wash Sorting Loading Detergent Fabric softener Scrud Changing pre set options Option adjustment mode Wash temperatures Rinse options CONTROLLED COLD End of cycle beeps AUTO water level Out of balance recovery routine Machine information Specifications Cleaning your Smart Drive Products that might damage your Smart Drive Smart Drive sounds and beeps Automatic lint system Saving water Problem solving If your Smart Drive beeps for help Operating problems Wash problems Manufacturer s Warranty Customer Care Important SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time For current details about model and specification availability in your country please visit our local website listed on the back cover or contact your local Fisher amp Paykel dealer N N Installation instructions Unpacking To ens
29. n there is a slight delay while the bowl is coasted to a stop and the lid is unlocked Important For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished lee Using your PRIDE 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 the clothes as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use refer to Detergent page 20 Pour the detergent down the centre of the agitator stem Replace the fabric softener dispenser this stops small articles falling down the centre of the agitator PRIDE WA65T60MW1 MW612 WA55T56MW1 MW512 Power Wash Progress Long Wash Short Wash Rinse Spin Wool Delicate Heavy Duty Regular 6 6 6 Smart Touch Cycles E D B Fabric softener If you wish to use fabric softener place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator Important Fabric softener must not be used if you have selected the ECO option Refer to Fabric softener page 21 Using your PRIDE washer Power C Power Press POWER to turn the machine on D Wash cycles Select the cycle you want by pressing the SMART TOUCH CYCLES button located below the REGULAR option Scroll through the cycles until the light for the o
30. ne coasts down or START PAUSE has been pressed During this stage the lid still cannot be lifted Important EXCELLENCE O Ihr O 3hr O thr gt Lid Locked O Start Pause Delay Start PRIDE Fig 8 LID LOCK light If the lid is left open the machine will be unable to lock and the cycle will be halted The machine will play a tune and the LID LOCK light will flash until the lid is closed and START PAUSE is pressed The lid lock remains unlocked for the majority of the cycle allowing you to add clothes dissolve detergent or to add fabric softener if you do not want to use the Automatic Fabric Softener Dispenser The chart below shows the stages when the lid is locked Fill Unlocked Agitate Unlocked Spray Rinse Locked Deep Rinse Unlocked Spin Locked Important Fig 9 Lid lock Keep children away from the machine especially when you are using hot water as the lid can be opened during fill and agitate DO NOT put anything down the slot in the top deck of your machine DO NOT try to disable the lid lock Default settings EXCELLENCE model Wash time Wash action Wash temp Rinse Spin speed Spin time PRIDE model Wash time Wash action Wash temp Rinse Spin speed Spin time Wash cycles and options Lu REGULAR HEAVY DUTY HAND WASH 12 min 15 min 6 min REGULAR HEAVY DUTY HAND WASH WARM COLD WARM WARM COLD Spray rinse Spr
31. ne you want is lit E Wash options Select the WASH TEMPERATURE and other wash options refer to pages 12 16 F Advance Use to advance through to the desired part of the wash cycle refer to page 12 a O Eco Option O Fast Hot O High O Med O Warm O Med O Slow O Cold Low Hold oO Lid Locked OC O O O Start Pause Wash Water Spin Temp Level Speed G E G Start Press START PAUSE to start the machine If you wish to stop your PRIDE washer Press START PAUSE If it is during spray rinse or spin there is a slight delay while the bowl coasts to a stop and the lid is unlocked Important For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished 1 fe Lid lock Your Smart Drive has a lid lock 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 LID LOCK light above the START PAUSE button comes on when the lid is locked to tell you when you cannot open the lid In short it means you can open the lid while your Smart Drive is filling agitating and draining but not while it is spinning When the LID LOCK light is on the lid is locked When the LID LOCK light is off the lid is not locked and the lid can be opened If the LID LOCK light is flashing the lid lock is in process of locking or unlocking ie while the machi
32. onto the base of the machine Height is measured to the highest point on the console Machine information 27 When you have finished NX r 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 Cleaning your Smart Drive Clean with a soft damp cloth and wipe dry Do not use scouring cleaners as they can damage the paint plastic and panel surfaces Clean the fabric softener dispenser after each cycle using warm soapy water 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 To remove the agitator for cleaning unscrew the nut Fig 32 Removing the lid down the centre of the agitator by turning anti clockwise Important The agitator must be fully pushed onto the shaft when refitting Tighten the nut firmly by hand Ensure the agitator is not loose 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 Fill your machine with hot water Add about two cups of a powdered detergent Let it agi
33. press START PAUSE Be careful if using DELAY START for non colourfast clothes as dyes may run if the clothes are damp Your Smart Drive will not beep at the end of the cycle if DELAY START is selected Fig 19 Selecting DELAY START 16 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 MK Some items float up during the wash eg duvets doonas and pillows If they sit too high they may touch stationary parts of the machine during agitate or spin To minimise 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 Ww Fig 20 Bulky items should sit below the medium high water level mark Important To prevent an out of balance load or splash over we recommend washing these items on the HAND WASH cycle EXCELLENCE model or the DELICATE cycle PRIDE model If you wish to re spin the load at a faster speed make sure the load is sitting below the medium high mark before spinning Washing woollens Many woollen items carry a MACHINE WASHABLE care claim The fibres of these woollens have been treated to prevent felting when they are machine washed Check the care label Use a wool det
34. roduct s Warranty Service under this Manufacturer s Warranty must be provided by a Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Repairer refer to the Customer Care section at the back of this book Such service shall be provided during normal business hours This Warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim Note This Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Please keep this User Guide in a safe place Customer Care 37 Before you call for service or assistance Fisher amp Paykel appliances Check the things you can do yourself Refer to your User Guide and check customerCar Ea Your appliance is correctly installed You are familiar with its normal operation You have read the problem solving at the back of the book If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to your nearest Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Repairer or contact us through our local website listed on the back cover In New Zealand if you need assistance Call your Fisher amp Paykel retailer who is trained to provide information on your appliance or if we can be of any further help please contact our Customer Care Centre Toll Free 0800 FP CARE or 0800 37 2273 Fax 09 273 0656 Email customer care fp co nz Postal address PO Box 58732 Botany Manukau 2163 If you need service Fisher amp Paykel has a network of independent Fisher amp Paykel Authorised Repairers whose
35. select these options on the HAND WASH ALLERGY or EASY IRON cycles EXCELLENCE model or the WOOL or DELICATE cycles PRIDE model your Smart Drive will skip over the option ECO will take slightly longer than a normal spray and deep rinse There are some wash loads that may not suit being washed using the ECO option For instance loads that have a lot of sand or sawdust in them or garments where the colour still runs from them Quick wash EXCELLENCE model only Our EXCELLENCE model provides an excellent opportunity to save on water and time Use the QUICK WASH option when you want to save time and reduce the amount of water used during the REGULAR HEAVY DUTY HAND WASH or EASY IRON wash cycles The QUICK WASH option has not been designed to be used with fabric softener as it does not have a second deep rinse to dispense the softener correctly Fabric softener should not be used if this option is selected 14 Wash options saving water and time EXCELLENCE O Hot Regular w iar A Eco O Cold Option Wash Temp PRIDE Fig 15 Selecting the ECO option EXCELLENCE Fig 16 Selecting the QUICK WASH option Wash options 15 Soak EXCELLENCE 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 2 hours before completing RINSE and SPIN During
36. t the second light and your Smart Drive will control the temperature to approximately 20 C Each following light equals approximately a 1 C temperature rise Note if you always use COLD or CONTROLLED COLD water we recommend that a WARM or HOT wash be used regularly eg every 5th wash should be at least a warm one Fig 30 Changing the wash temperature setting End of cycle beeps EXCELLENCE model only The beeps signalling the end of the cycle can be increased or decreased Press the options button up to increase beeps or down for no beeps Auto water fill level EXCELLENCE model only If you are not satisfied with the level that your Light on Option Smart Drive fills to on AUTO water level you can FAVOURITE less water increase or decrease the fill level that AUTO will select Easy IRON factory setting Note if you feel there is not enough water for the ALLERGY morewaterst load we recommend you check by pausing the HAND WASH more water machine and pushing the clothes down to see how HEAVY DUTY more water much spare water is at the bottom of the bowl Clothes often float and your Smart Drive can sense the water under the clothes 26 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 three times If it still senses an unbalanced load there are two options
37. tate for 10 15 minutes Stop the machine press START PAUSE open the lid and leave it to soak overnight After soaking drain the machine advance to SPIN and then run the machine through a REGULAR cycle We do not recommend that you wash clothes during this procedure 2 ee 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 washer Be careful when washing garments stained with solvents as they are flammable 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 machine s control panel and plastic surfaces 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 Smart Drive sounds and beeps Your Smart Drive will make sounds that you will not have heard from other clothes washers During drain you will hear the pump in your machine turn off and on quickly about every 10 seconds This is part of your Smart Drive automatic lint removal system While draining your machine may give several low thuds Your machine is checking that the water has drained before spinning Your Smart Drive will beep at the end
38. ter Select the wash cycle for the second load Remove the second load at the end of the cycle Replace the first load and spin dry 30 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 At the end of the wash phase place the drain hose in the tub Cancel SOAK press ADVANCE button The suds water will be pumped into the tub Do not leave your machine until pump out is completed Once your tub is filled return the drain hose to the drain This must be done before the machine starts spinning Allow the machine to complete the rest of the cycle Remove the first wash load and place the second load in the machine To syphon back the suds place the end of the drain hose in the tub ensure that the end is near the bottom of AW SS Note You will only be able to syphon back into the machine until the water level is equal to that in the tub the tub Advance to SPIN and allow the machine to pump for a Fig 33 Reusing water using syphon few seconds to clear air from the drain hose then press back method POWER to turn the machine off The suds water will syphon back into the machine It will take several minutes to syphon back the water RETURN HOSE TO DRAI
39. that can occur within any washer 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 Using fabric softener sparingly When filling the dispenser do not splash or overfill Clean dispenser as soon as the cycle has finished Clean your machine regularly refer page 27 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 Fabric softener of a thinner consistency is less likely to leave residue on the dispenser and contribute to a build up 2 N 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 pre set options which can be altered In the EXCELLENCE model the following pre set options can be changed The wash temperatures The RINSE option on HEAVY DUTY and REGULAR cycles The COLD wash to CONTROLLED COLD The number of beeps at the end of the cycle The fill level selected by AUTO water level The out of balance recovery routine In the PRIDE model the following pre set options can be changed The WARM wash temperature The RINSE option on HEAVY
40. the machine can take Automatic recovery option Your Smart Drive will try to automatically correct the out of balance load It will fill with water and agitate to redistribute the load before trying to spin up again Machine stops option Your Smart Drive 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 EXCELLENCE PRIDE oS O e i Regular Regular REGULAR REGULAR REGULAR REGULAR light on light off light on light off automatic recovery machine stops automatic recovery machine stops Fig 31 Adjusting the Out of balance recovery routine Machine information Specifications Model Capacity Depth Width Height Height lid open WA75T65GW1 7 5kg 650mm 650mm 1020 1050 mm 1410 1440 mm WA65T60GW1 6 5kg 600 mm 600 mm 1020 1050 mm 1360 1390 mm WA55T56GW1 5 5kg 560mm 560mm 1020 1050 mm 1320 1350 mm WA65T60MW1 MW612 6 5kg 600mm 600mm 1020 1050 mm 1360 1390 mm WA55T56MW1 MW512 5 5kg 560mm 560mm 1020 1050 mm 1320 1350 mm Electrical supply 220 240 V 50 Hz Sinusoidal 165 W Inlet water pressure Max 1 MPa 150 psi Min 34 Pa 5 psi Inlet water flow rate Min 3 litres min Standpipe height 850 1200 mm Note exact height of your Smart Drive is dependent on how far the feet are inserted
41. there are a few options that your Smart Drive will not accept For example you cannot select a HOT wash on HAND WASH or EASY IRON cycles EXCELLENCE model or DELICATE or WOOL cycles PRIDE model or choose the ECO option on anything other than the HEAVY DUTY or REGULAR cycles both models 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 load The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond exactly to the level of the water They indicate the level of dry clothes suitable for the water level Your Smart Drive may occasionally add water during agitation This is to maintain the water level due to the release of air trapped in the garments The medium high and medium low settings are available on EXCELLENCE model only Out of balance loads tangling or splash over can be caused by selecting a water level that is too high Auto water level EXCELLENCE model only Your Smart Drive can automatically select the appropriate water level for the load Place your clothes in the machine Select the wash cycle select AUTO if not automatically selected Press START PAUSE 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 different agitate strokes A slow stroke to
42. top of the load Ensure that the load does not extend above the fabric softener dispenser as splashing may occur For a balanced load Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around the agitator Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the agitator A mixture of small and large items will wash the best Oo Detergent Choosing the right detergent Contant We recommend using domestic detergent Model 5 5 kg 6 5 kg 7 5 kg powder or liquid Water level Number of scoops Soap flakes or granulated soap powders high ir nded 1 1 should not be used in your Smart Drive eg Lux Soap Flakes When washing woollens remember to use medium 34 1 scant 1 a recommended detergent med high 1scant 1 heaped 1 med low 7 34 low 1 1 y How much detergent Use the instructions on the back of the Liquid detergent packet as a guide to the correct Model 5 5 kg 6 5 kg 7 5 kg amount of detergent to use The correct Water level Number of caps amount of detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes and high 1 cap 14 cap 1 2 cap the size of your load Jeans and work clothes med high 1 cap 1 cap 1 cap may need more detergent while towels f medium 34 cap 34 cap 1 cap usually need less The larger your machine the more detergent you may have to add med low a cap 2 cap cap low cap cap cap Adding the detergent Liquid or powdered detergents Remove fabric softener dispenser
43. ure 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 Lift the lid and remove the bowl packer from the bowl Remove the hoses and accessories Keep the bottom packer and bowl packer in case they are required for future transit Important ALEAN a Fig 1 Tilt washer backwards to remove packer Please ensure that the bottom packer has been removed before operating your machine Location Your washer must be installed on a level surface and not on any textured floor coverings eg carpet rugs to ensure that the opening at the bottom of the machine is not obstructed In your clothes washer you will find 4 rubber inserts for the levelling feet joined together 1 hose guide 2 inlet hoses Drain hose Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of the machine by pulling the exposed part of the hose downward and outward To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe the hose guide MUST be fitted to the drain hose To prevent syphoning The drain hose should not extend more than 20 mm from the end of the guide The height of the standpipe or tub should be between 850 1200 mm The drain hose can be trimmed to length Place the drain hose in th
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