Fisher & Paykel 420182 User's Manual
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1. short deep spin rinse spray rinse deep rinse VOLUME OF WATER USED IN THE SHOWER RINSE REGULAR CYCLE SHOWER RINSE VOLUME Light on HIGH MED LOW more water more water FACTORY SETTING CONTROLLED COLD CHANGING PRE SET OPTIONS The beeps signaling the end of the cycle can be increased or decreased Enter the Option Adjustment Mode 2 Use the WASH OPTION button to select the number of beeps you prefer 3 Press POWER to store your selection The normal rinse on the Regular and Heavy Duty cycles is a Shower Rinse When you select Softener Rinse on these cycles the rinse changes to the default rinse The default rinse is the rinse option used on the Wool Delicate and Permanent Press cycles The default rinse is a spray rinse followed by a deep rinse However you can change the default rinse to a single deep rinse or two deep rinses Enter the Option Adjustment Mode 2 Use the SPIN SPEED buttons to select the rinse option you prefer 3 Press POWER to store your selection You can increase or decrease the volume of water added during the shower rinse on the Regular cycle Enter the Option Adjustment Mode 2 Use the WATER LEVEL buttons to select the volume of water you wish to be used in the shower rinse 3 Press POWER to store your selection The ecosmart is designed for installations that have both hot and cold water To ensure optimum performance even in very c2. Do not operate this appliance if the lid has been incorrectly fitted f 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 26 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD LEER TODA LA INFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE USAR Muchas lavadoras est n cerca a una secadora de gas o la calefacci n del agua en casa A ADVERTENCIA Para su seguridad personal hay que seguir la informaci n en este manual para minimizar el riesgo de incendio o explosi n o para prevenir da o a la propiedad da o personal o muerte No guardar o usar nafta u otros vapores o l quidos inflamables en la proximidad de ste u otros aparatos electrodom sticos La instalaci n y revisi n deben ser realizadas por una persona capacitada una agencia de servicio o el proveedor de gas Al sentir gas 1 No prender ning n aparato 2 No tocar ning n interruptor el ctrico ni usar el telefono del edificio 3 Desocupar la habitaci n el edificio o la rea 4 Llamar inmediatamente al proveedor de gas desde el tel fono de su vecino Seguir las instrucciones del proveedor de gas 5 Si no es posible ponerse en contacto con el proveedor de gas llamar al cuerpo de bomberos SEGURIDAD DE CALEFACCI N DEL AGUA En ciertas condiciones hidrogeno est producido dentro de la calefacci n que
3. L installation ou la r paration de votre lave linge doivent tre effectu es par une personne qualifi e plombier r parateur en lectrom nager etc Si vous sentez une odeur de gaz N allumez pas votre lave linge Ne touchez pas l interrupteur lectrique n utilisez pas le t l phone de votre domicile Evacuez le domicile de tous ses occupants Appelez imm diatement votre compagnie de gaz depuis le domicile de votre voisin ou d une cabine t l phonique et suivez ces instructions 5 Si vous ne pouvez pas joindre votre compagnie de gaz appelez les pompiers B NA SECURITE POUR CHAUFFE EAU Un chauffe eau n ayant pas fonctionn pendant deux semaines ou plus peut dans certaines circonstances produire de l hydrog ne L HYDROGENE EST UN GAZ EXPLOSIF Avant d utiliser tout appareil connect au chauffe eau et si votre chauffe eau n a pas fonctionn pendant deux semaines ou plus afin d viter tous risques de blessures ouvrez le robinet d eau chaude et laissez couler l eau pendant plusieurs minutes pour laisser l hydrog ne s chapper Pendant cette op ration n utilisez aucun appareil lectrique ne fumez pas ne provoquez aucune flamme 30 IMPORTANTES DIRECTIVES DE SECURITE LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES DE SECURITE AVANT L UTILISATION DU LAVE LINGE A ATTENTION Pour viter tout risque d incendie d lectrocution ou de blessure lors de l utilisation de votre lave ling
4. Auto fill level Noises Banging load is out of balance refer pages 8 and 11 Other noises refer page 19 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 Large bulky garments eg pillows duvets can cause splashing Wash on Delicate cycle If the problem persists refer to back cover for service contacts 22 Bate HF EDO A fe IFYOUR ECOSMART BEEPS FOR HELP Your ecosmart is capable of diagnosing its own troubles If your ecosmart 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 MUSICAL SERIES OF BEEPS EVERY 5 SECONDS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS The beeps are the same sound your washer makes when you plug your machine in 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 Hot faucet has not been turned on 2 Inlet hose screens may be blocked 3 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 fauc
5. During drain you will hear the pump on your machine turn on and off quickly about every 10 B E E p seconds This is part of your ecosmart s automatic lint removal system BE Ep While draining your machine may give several low BEe thuds Your machine is checking that the water has drained before spinning Your ecosmart will beep at the end of the cycle or if you have used Spin Hold or Soak f your machine is beeping continuously or giving a musical series of beeps refer to page 22 AUTOMATIC LINT Your ecosmart has a self cleaning lint system lt SYSTEM automatically separates the lint from the wash water trapping the lint between the inner and outer bowls and flushing it out at the end of the wash 20 del A e WASH PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS Creasing e 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 Poor soil Not enough detergent for load size or amount of soil removal 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 e Overloading the washer Load
6. POWER to return to normal mode 5 Your ecosmart will automatically remember your changes 6 To make further changes repeat the above steps CHANGING PRE SET OPTIONS I Press START PAUSE and hold down Press POWER 2 This 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 Controlled Cold s 12 e g Advance Less Water More Water 15 More 2 Deep N gt es More 1 Deep D En S Standard Spray D 7 S lone 7 Stan lai A Spray jeep A E Boop 4 delay start 7v 7v Automatic Water Level Out of Balance Adjustment Recovery Shower Rinse Rinse Options Volume More 2 Deep Y More M 1 Deep 3e Standard Spray amp Deep 3 Use the buttons on the panel 1 B sq to change the pre set options delay start Shower Rinse a Rinse Options Volume 16 Ari e A e N OUT OF BALANCE RECOVERY ROUTINE OUT OF BALANCE RECOVERY OPTIONS HEAVY DUTY light on automatic recovery HEAVY DUTY light off machine stops AUTO WATER FILL LEVEL AUTO WATER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT Light on FAVORITE PERM PRESS WOOL less water less water factory setting more water more water DELICATE REGULAR When your ecosmart is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out of balance and will stop and retry spinning up to 3 times If the machine still senses an unbalanced load
7. articles that have been cleaned in washed in soaked in or spotted with combustible 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 The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics To avoid such a result the garment manufacturer s care instruction should be followed very carefully Do 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 Never climb on or stand on the washer top or lid 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 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 NOTE Pressing POWER button does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply even though the lights are out Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged malfunctioning partially disassembled or has missing or broken parts including a damaged cord or plug
8. no se haya usado por dos semanas o m s EN ESTAS CONDICIONES HIDROGENO PUEDE SER EXPLOSIVO Si no se usa el agua caliente hace dos semanas o m s abrir todos los llaves de agua caliente para unos minutos antes de usar cualquier aparato electrodom stico conectado al sistema del agua Eso permite quese escape el hidrogeno y es para prevenir la posibilidad de da o a la propiedad o da o personal Porque el hidrogeno es inflamable no fumar o usar fuego o aparato durante este proceso INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD A 27 LEER TODA LA INFORMACION DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE USAR A ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de incendio choque el ctrico o da o personal en el uso del aparato hay que seguir las precauciones b sicas lo que incluye lo siguiente Precauciones de Seguridad Leer todas las instrucciones antes de usar el aparato Usar este aparato s lo por la utilidad descrito el este MANUAL de USO y MANTENIMIENTO Es necesaria que se instale y se coloque esta maquina y que conforme a las INSTRUCCIONES PARA INSTALAR antes de usarla Si le falta esta hoja de INSTRUCCIONES PARA INSTALAR llamar sin pagar a 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 en EEUU o directamente a 1 877 744 7400 en Canad Conectar bien con tierra para conformar a todos los c digos rectores y regulaciones Seguir las detalles en las INSTRUCCIONES PARA INSTALAR No instalar o guardar la lavadora en un lugar con las temperaturas bajo cero o un l
9. ENER DISPENSER CUP FOR CLEANING a i we Push cup through dispenser with Y thumb BEFORE YOU WASH Check clothing care labels for special instructions Liquid bleach Use half the recommended dose of bleach and dilute with water 2 Remove the fabric softener dispenser and pour down the inside edge of the agitator stem in line with the fins 3 Add detergent and replace the fabric softener dispenser Powdered Bleach Pour half the recommended dose of powdered bleach into the agitator with your detergent The fabric softener goes into the dispenser on the top of the agitator 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 Softener Rinse If you wish to use fabric softener when using the Regular or Heavy Duty cycles you must select the SOFTENER RINSE option This changes the rinse option to include a deep rinse so the fabric softener will be dispensed correctly Scrud is the name given to the waxy build up that can occur within any washer when 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 over
10. Fisher S Paykel Use amp Care PLEASE NOTE To obtain maximum efficiency the ecosmart machine has the ability to learn and adapt to the local environment This may take several wash cycles therefore maximum energy efficiency may not be achieved until a number of wash cycles have been completed This usually takes about 5 cycles As an ENERGY STAR Partner Fisher amp Paykel Limited has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STARS guidelines for energy efficiency CONTENTS WARNING READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance pages 23 to 30 ATTENTION LIRE TOUTES LES INFORMATIONS RELATIVES LA S CUTIT AVANT UTILISATION Afin de r duire tout risque de feu de choc lectrique ou de blessure veuillez lire attentivement ces IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE S CURIT avant d utiliser cet appareil pages 23 30 I Operating Instructions 5 Changing Pre set Options How to Get Started 2 Option Adjustment Mode 14 Out of Balance Recovery Routine 16 2 About Your ecosmart Auto Water Fill Level 16 How your ecosmart Works 4 End of Cycle Beeps 17 Softener Rinse Options 17 3 Wash Cycles and Options The Wash Progress Lights The Wash Cycles Wash Options Softener Rinse Volume of Water used in the Shower Rinse 17 6 Machine Informatio
11. R Sort white fabrics from colored fabrics CARE LABELS The care label will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed SOIL Sort clothes according to the type and amount of soil Some soils suit warmer washes eg oily soils while others are best washed in cold water eg mud blood LINT Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately Where possible turn lint collectors inside out Lint Givers Lint Collectors Terry cloth Synthetics Chenille Corduroy Towels Permanent Press Socks CHECK POCKETS Loose items can damage both your autowasher 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 machine and or dryer PRETREAT ANY STAINS MAKE SURE THE WATER LEVEL SUITS THE LOAD SIZE Ensure that the load does not extend above the fabric softener dispenser as splashing may occur FORA BALANCED LOAD A mixture of small and large items will wash the best Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around the agitator Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the agitator BLEACH Note Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly onto clothes into the wash basket or into the center of the agitator FABRIC SOFTENER SCRUD TO REMOVE FABRIC SOFT
12. ady water in the machine level spee 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 14 to 17 MANUAL WATER LEVEL SELECTION The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water levels Select the correct water level by using the mark nearest to the top of the clothes 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 Your ecosmart may occasionally add water during agitation This is to maintain the water level due to the release of air trapped in the garments Out of balance loads tangling or splashover can be caused by selecting a water level that is too high SPIN HOLD DELAY START CLOTHES CARE SAFEGUARDS WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS j Use the spin HOLD option to Remove drip dry garments from a mixed load before the wash goes into spin Minimize creasing that is caused when clothes are left sitting in the machine at the end of the cycle When spin Hold is selected your ecosmart 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 Delay Start will delay the start of the wash cycle for 1 3 or 9 hours Press DELAY START on
13. ce for a delay of hour Press again for 3 hours a third time for 9 hours and again to return to normal Once you press Delay Start your ecosmart will begin the delay period you do not have to press Start Pause Be careful if using Delay Start for non colorfast clothes as dyes may run if the clothes are damp Your ecosmart will not beep at the end of the cycle if Delay Start is selected To avoid accidentally damaging your clothes there are a few options that your ecosmart will not accept For example you cannot select a hot wash on Delicate Permanent Press or Wool cycles 10 Ay ZS oe ARIS Noe A eo CUSTOMIZING THE You can program your ecosmart to remember the WASH CYCLES wash options you prefer for each wash cycle For instance you may want to set the Regular cycle to cold wash or set Heavy Duty to include a soak permanent woo I TO CUSTOMIZE A CYCLE press Nashables delicate regular Press the Power Button 2 Press selected wash cycle button Hold down for 4 seconds You will hear two quick beeps and the wash cycle light will flash Select your wash options eg cold wash soak 4 Press the wash cycle button again to store your customized cycle 99 When you are customizing a wash cycle you can shorten or lengthen the agitation time To shorten the agitation time press ADVANCE to reduce the number of green lights To increase the agitation time keep pressing ADVANCE until all the gr
14. does not turn the machine on l 2 Is the power switched on Unplug machine from the wall Wait 60 seconds plug back in and operate the machine 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 faucets turned on Are the inlet hose screens blocked Is DELAY START on Is the lid closed Filling continuously Not agitating properly Check that the machine is not siphoning If you lift the lid during agitate and the machine stops it is still in the Auto fill mode refer page 8 Not spinning properly Spin speed sounds slower than it should Is the load out of balance refer pages 8 and 11 Check the machine is level and does not rock It may have suds build up refer spin light flashing page 22 The clothes are unevenly distributed in the wash basket your ecosmart has compensated by lowering the spin speed Machine is continually going out of balance Check the machine is level and does not rock and has rubber feet fitted Too much water for load page 8 Too much or too little water when filling on Auto water level It still may be in the Auto fill mode refer page 8 Some loads do not suit Auto water level eg pillows bedding large bulky items Manually select the water level Refer to pages 14 to 16 to adjust the
15. e suivez attentivement les recommandations suivantes RECOMMANDATIONS DE SECURITE Lisez attentivement toutes les instructions avant l utilisation du lave linge Le lave linge doit tre install suivant les instructions de recommandations et dans un endroit appropri avant utilisation Si vous n avez par recu le manuel d instructions avec votre lave linge vous pourrez vous en procurer un en appelant un num ro vert aux USA 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 ou directement au Canada 1 8777 744 7400 Assurez vous que la prise de terre est conforme aux normes de s curit Ne pas installer le lave linge dans un endroit o la temp rature peut descendre en dessous de z ro degr Celsius 0 C ou tre expos au climat ext rieur Branchez le lave linge sur une prise aux normes de s curit et pouvant supporter la tension g n r e par la machine afin d viter une surcharge lectrique Assurez vous que la plomberie et le drainage sont ad quates et respectez la notice d installation Arr tez le robinet d arriv e d eau afin d all ger la pression sur les tuyaux pour minimiser les risques de fuites et de ruptures de la tuyauterie ou de valves Ne pas remplacer ou r parer de pi ces si vous n tes pas qualifi Lorsque vous d branchez votre lave linge d branchez le en tirant sur la prise en non pas sur le cordon de facon viter la prise d tre endommag e Assurez vous que le cordon est plac de mani
16. een lights are on On Heavy Duty you can only decrease the wash time Note Unlike the Favorite cycle you cannot customize a wash cycle to start at the rinse or spin stage FAVORITE CYCLE Favorite cycle lets you design your own wash cycle Favorite can be any wash cycle with any of its wash options and it can start from any point in the cycle permanent wool TO SET YOUR FAVORITE CYCLE favorite press wasnables Press the Power Button f 2 Press the FAVORITE cycle button Hold down for 4 seconds until you hear 2 quick beeps and the 5 Favorite light flashes Select your favorite cycle eg Regular or Delicate Select the wash options eg soak time saver Use Advance if you want part of a cycle eg spin only 5 Press FAVORITE again to store your favorite cycle Tw gt w Note Your ecosmart will remember your favorite cycle or any other cycle that has been customized even when unplugged from the wall It is not possible to program a delayed start in to the Favorite cycle WASHING BULKY ITEMS Bulky items should sit below the medium high water level mark WASHING WOOLENS COLD WATER WASHING WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS Make sure there is enough room in the machine for items to move when being washed Forcing large items into the machine may result in them being damaged during washing Some items float up during the wash eg comforters and pillows If they sit too high they may touch stationary
17. et has not been turned on Inlet hose screens may be blocked Inlet hoses connected the wrong way around Cold water temperature exceeds recommended limits See separate INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The faucets have not been turned on 2 Inlet hose screens may be blocked 3 The drain hose is too low and the water is siphoning out of the machine See separate INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 The flow rate of the supply water is too slow AUwM G The machine is overloaded and can not agitate Ensure the machine is stationary Remove items until the remaining ones can move freely 2 Select a higher water level 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 I Wash load is out of balance Ensure the machine is stationary Manually redistribute the load Check machine is level See separate INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SINGLE BEEP EVERY SECOND AND The pattern of lights is unfamiliar Unplug machine from the wall Wait 60 seconds plug back in and operate machine 2 If the fault re occurs repeat step 3 If the machine still will not work refer to back cover for service contacts IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 23 READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home A WARNING For your safety the informatio
18. fill Clean the dispenser as soon as the cycle is finished Clean your machine regularly refer page 18 Cold water washing increases the chance of the build up occurring We recommend that a warm permanent press wash be used at regular intervals eg every 5th wash should be warm Fabric softener of a thinner consistency is less likely to leave residue on the dispenser and contribute to a build up 13 14 ANOS o A e N OPTION After using your ecosmart you may want to fine ADJUSTMENT MODE tune some of the options to suit your wash needs You can change the following pre set options the default rinse option the amount of water used in the Shower Rinse the number of beeps at the end of the cycle the Out of Balance recovery routine the fill level selected by auto water level the controlled cold To make these changes it is necessary to enter the Option Adjustment Mode TO ENTER OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE Plug the machine in but do not press POWER Press START PAUSE and hold down then press POWER 2 You will hear three 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 15 shows how the lights relate to the options you can change Pages 16 17 explain the different options in more detail 3 Use the buttons on the panel to make your changes to the pre set options 4 Press
19. g downwards on the base of the cup CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR ECOSMART Your ecosmart is equipped with a special cleaning cycle to help prevent those nasty residues that can build up inside washers The Cleaning Cycle To get into the cleaning cycle Press POWER to turn the machine on 2 Select the PERMANENT PRESS cycle 3 Simultaneously press the wash temp up and down buttons and hold down The machine will beep and the wash temp LED will flick up to hot MN ideo en 19 The ecosmart will then fill with hot water and do a hot wash It s a good idea to clean the machine using this cycle without clothes and a couple of cups of powered detergent every few weeks PRODUCTS THAT Concentrated bleaches nappy sanitizers and MIGHT DAMAGE hydrocarbon solvents eg petrol and paint thinners YOUR ECOSMART can cause damage to the paintwork and components of your autowasher Do not wash or dry garments stained with these solvents as they are flammable Do not use pre treatment sprays or liquids on or near your autowasher as they can damage your machine s control panel Use of dyes in your autowasher may cause staining of the plastic components The dye will not damage the machine but we suggest you thoroughly clean your autowasher afterwards We do not recommend the use of dye strippers in your autowasher ECOSMART SOUNDS Your ecosmart will make sounds that you will not AND BEEPS have heard from other autowashers
20. ic 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 Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this USE amp CARE book 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 in USA toll free 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 in Canada Direct 1 877 744 7400 Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances Follow details in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 Do not repair 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 When disconnecting the appliance pull by the plug ra
21. l working hours Should your appliance need service during the warranty period or beyond call in USA TOLL FREE 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 in CANADA DIRECT 1877 744 7400 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 in USA TOLL FREE 800 863 5394 in CANADA DIRECT 1877 744 7400 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 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 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 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 l
22. la lavadora y pueden resultar en picaz n de piel Desenchufar este aparato o desconcectar el panal de distribuci n domestica sacar el plomo fusible o apagar el rompecircuitos antes de hacer cualquier mantenimiento o limpieza para minimizar la posibilidad de un choque el ctrico IMPORTANTE A pretar el bot n POWER NO desconecta el aparato del fuente de electricidad aunque todas las luces est n apagadas No hacer funcionar este aparto si tiene aver a no funciona bien no est completo o le faltan piezas o que las piezas est n rotas incluso el enchufe y el cable No hacer funcionar este aparato si no la han instalado correctamente la tapa e Si se usa un cable de extensi n o una salida el ctrica y prot til ej Caja de m ltiple salidas asegurar que se pone en un lugar donde no va a tener contacto con agua ni humedad GUARDAR BIEN ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES A IMPORTANTES DIRECTIVES DE SECURITE A 29 LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES DE SECURITE AVANT L UTILISATION DU LAVE LINGE Dans la plupart des foyers le lave linge est situ pr s d un chauffe eau gaz ou lectrique ou d un s che linge A ATTENTION Pour votre s curit et afin d viter une explosion des dommages immobiliers et un risque de blessures ou de mort suivez attentivement les instructions de ce manuel Ne conservez pas de produits inflammables tels que gaz essence etc proximit de votre lave linge ou d un appareil de m me sorte
23. matically select a REGULAR wash cycle WARM wash temperature E Tos AUTO water level dps pee FAST spin speed warm med slow cold iw hold Each of these wash options can be altered to suit your wash needs The following pages explain each e LA of the wash options and how to use them es In the following diagrams g e light is on o light is off TO SELECT WASH OPTIONS Note Two lights are used to Select wash cycle show warm hot and warm cold 2 U h d h b wash temperatures i se the up or down arrows or the options utton to select the Wash Options you want to use 3 Press START PAUSE WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS 7 SOFTENER RINSE time We recommend the use of softener dryer sheets heavy y duty i warm because liquid fabric softener has been known to p i cold cause an unpleasant build up inside washing machines Refer to Scrud page 13 If you do wish to use liquid fabric softener you must select the SOFTENER RINSE option temp This changes the rinse option to include a spray and deep rinse so that the fabric softener will be dispensed correctly Note Some wash loads are better washed using a cycle with a deep rinse For instance garments that have a lot of sand or sawdust in them or garments where the color still runs For these loads select the SOFTENER RINSE option as this will change the rinse to include a deep rinse SOAK pu ud um When you select SOAK your ecosmart will sto
24. n OO ONNND OS Ur Soak Care and Cleaning 18 Time Saver Products That Might Damage Your Water Levels ecosmart 19 Spin Hold ecosmart Sounds and Beeps 19 Delay Start Automatic Lint System 19 Clothes Care Safeguards 9 7 Customizing the Wash Cycle 10 7 Problem Solving Favorite Cycle 10 Wash Problems 20 Washing Bulky Items I Operating Problems 21 Washing Woolens I If your ecosmart Beeps for Help 22 Cold Water Washing E 4 Before You Wash 8 Important Safety Instructions Sorting and Loading 12 Safety Information 23 Detergent Bleach 13 Fabric Softener 13 9 Warranty Scrud 13 Warranty 32 NOTE Proof of purchase is required for any warranty claim For your records we suggest you attach your proof of purchase here 2 MIA ER E e re N HOW TO GET STARTED POWER Turn your ecosmart on by pressing the POWER button Remove the fabric softener dispenser BLEACH 7 Use half the recommended dose of bleach Dilute bleach and pour carefully down the inner surface of the agitator stem in line with the fins Refer to Bleach page 13 LOADING Place the load evenly around the agitator Refer to Sorting and Loading page 12 Use the mark on the agitator nearest to the top of the clothes as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use Pour the detergent down the center of the agitator stem Replace the fabric softener dispenser as this st
25. n 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 is flammable do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process 24 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electr
26. ocal 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 27 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 SERVICE For your local Fisher Paykel Authorized Service Agent in USA please call TOLL FREE 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 In Canada please call DIRECT 1877 744 7400 or contact us through our web site www fisherpaykel com SERVICE APRES VENTE Pour connaitre l agent autoris Fisher Paykel le plus pr s de chez vous aux E U composez le num ro sans frais suivant 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 Au Canada composez directement le 1877 744 7400 Vous pouvez galement communiquer avec nous par Internet l adresse suivante www fisherpaykel com SERVICIO Para su Agente Autorizado de Servicio local de Fisher amp Paykel en los EEUU llame SIN PAGAR a 888 9FNP USA 888 936 7872 En Canad llame directamente al 877 744 7400 o contactarnos atrav s de nuestro sitio en el web www fisherpaykel com Copyright O Fisher amp Paykel 2001 Part No 420182 Printed In New Zealand
27. old weather the cold water temperature is controlled to 60 F However if for some reason you do not have hot water available you may need to change to uncontrolled cold in very cold weather Ecosmart leaves the factory with the Controlled Cold Option You can change this by pressing the ADVANCE button 17 18 LAA dee CARE AND CLEANING IM TO REMOVE FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER CUP AD el RES E Push cup through dispenser with thumb WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED Turn off the faucets to prevent any chance of flooding should a hose burst Unplug the machine from the wall socket CLEANING YOUR ECOSMART Clean with a soft damp cloth and wipe dry Do not use chemical or scouring cleaners as they can damage the paint and plastic surfaces 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 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 agitator is not loose CLEANING THE FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER When using fabric softener rinse your dispenser at the end of each wash using warm soapy water Separate the cup from the dispenser body by pushin
28. ops small articles falling down the center of the agitator OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 FABRIC SOFTENER time saver soak softener inse WASH CYCLE permanent wool heavy favorite press washables delicate regular duty WASH OPTIONS fast med E ed slow low hold gt mm B 5 7 temp water spin level speed START 0 Stai C f pausi SS delay start NS f you wish to use fabric softener place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator Select the Softener Rinse option so that softener will be dispensed correctly Refer to fabric softener page 7 and 13 Close the lid and press your chosen wash cycle Select the wash temperature and other wash options Refer to pages 6 11 Press START PAUSE to start the machine FOR BEST FABRIC AND COLOR CARE REMOVE YOUR CLOTHES AS SOON AS THE CYCLE HAS FINISHED If you wish to stop your ecosmart Press START PAUSE Wait until the machine has fully stopped before opening the lid CE ABOUT YOUR ECOSMART HOW THE ECOSMART WORKS The Fisher amp Paykel ecosmart s 2 in wash system gives you the best of both worlds Using a combination of front loader and top loader wash systems the ecosmart gives exceptional wash results while using up to 50 less hot water and at the same time taking better care of your 8 y clothes than a conventional top loading washer Phase FRONT LOADERTYPE WASH The ecosmart fills the bowl a
29. p at duty Es warm the end of wash and soak for 2 hours before cs gola completing the rinse and spin During soak your washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute a temp TIME SAVER on ue TIME SAVER allows you to shorten the wash cycle duty soak warm for lightly soiled clothes Selecting this option reduces ft sotana gold the wash and spin times ES E Time Saver can be turned on or off at any time during the cycle temp 8 VASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS WATER LEVELS AUTO WATER LEVEL Your ecosmart can automatically select the appropriate water level for the load Duo d Place your clothes in the machine and press Power on auto ast m h ME 2 Select wash cycle select Auto if not automatically med slow selected cold low hold 3 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 ned a different agitate strokes This may take over a minute temp water If it detects that the water level is not enough it will fill with more water and re check the level If you open the lid during this time your ecosmart will assume you are adding more clothes and will re sense extending the cycle time When washing an unusual load eg large bulky garments pillows we recommend you manually select the water level and select the Delicate cycle Manually select the water level if there is alre
30. pa apretar START PAUSE y esperar hasta que la maquina pare totalmente antes de abrir la tapa Es necesario supervisar bien ni ios si se usa este aparato cerca de ellos No permitir jugar los ni os adentro o con este aparato o cualquier aparato botado Botar cuidadosamente aparatos no queridos y articulos de empaque Antes de botar una lavadora o sacar la de servicio quitar la tapa No dejar abierta la tapa durante el ciclo Eso inhibe la acci n de llenar y centrifugar y impida que termine el ciclo Para empezar otra vez cerrar la tapa y apretar START PAUSE No lavar ni secar ropa lavada remojada o manchada con una sustancia inflamable o explosiva ej Cera aceite pintura gasolina solventes de limpieza en seco keroseno etc que puedan encenderse o explotar No agregar estas sustancias al agua para lavar No usar estas sustancias cerca la lavadora y o secadora mientras funcionan porque tienen vapores que puedan encenderse o explotar El proceso de lavar puede reducir la retardada de fuego de prendas Para evitar tal resultado seguir a la pie de la letra las instrucciones de cuidado de la fabricante No mezclar cloro con amon o o cidos como vinagre y o quitaherrumbre Mezclar puede producir un vapor t xico que resulte en muerte No subir o parar en la parte superior o la tapa de la lavadora No lavar art culos de fibra de vidrio en la lavadora Las fibras restantes pueden adherir a ropa durante los siguientes usos de
31. 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 To prevent an out of balance load we recommend washing these items on the Delicate cycle 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 The Wool cycle has been designed for products carrying a MACHINE WASHABLE care claim The fibers of these woolens have been treated to 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 Check the care label Usea wool detergent Use the WOOL cycle Hand washed woolens may be spun in your ecosmart To dry woolens lay them flat on a towel and pat into shape Dry out of direct sunlight 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 If you always use cold water we recommend that a warm permanent press wash be used at regular intervals eg every 5th wash 12 Liane e col SA O SORTING Hand Wash hc Do not bleach bed Do not tumble dry QO Perean LOADING To get the best wash results sort your clothes before washing COLO
32. r lights are essential for all washes except Permanent Press therefore you can only advance through the green lights not the amber Delay Wash Progress 9 3 Thrs wash rinse spin Advance auto fast time a permanent wool heavy saver hot high med favorite press washables delicate regular duty soak warm med slow softener cold low hold P ji start options 4 pause delay start Wash Cycles w temp water spin level speed 6 WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS Heavy Duty Regular Delicate Wool Permanent Press Initial Wash 3 min 3 min 3 min 3 min Agitate Time 12 min 8 min 4 min 4 min 8 min Wash Action Heavy Duty Regular Delicate Delicate Regular Wash Temp warm warm warm cold warm cold warm cold Rinse cold cold spray rinse spray rinse spray rinse shower shower rinse rinse cold warm cold cold deep rinse deep rinse deep rinse Spin Speed Fast Fast Slow Medium Slow Spin Time THE WASH CYCLES HEAVY DUTY For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics REGULAR For medium to light soiled cottons linens work and play clothes DELICATE For lingerie and special care fabrics with light soil WOOL Specially designed for normally soiled knits and machine washable woolens PERMANENT PRESS A more traditional wash for synthetics blends and or delicate fabrics with normal soil and clothes which wrinkle easily WASH OPTIONS When you press POWER to turn on your ecosmart it will auto
33. re ce que l on ne puisse pas marcher dessus ou tr bucher avec ce qui pourrait l endommager Conservez tout produit de lavage lessive assouplissant javel hors de la port e des enfants et si possible dans un endroit ferm clef Soyez attentif aux instructions sur l emballage pour viter les risques de blessures IMPORTANTES DIRECTIVES DE SECURITE Ne pas jouer avec les boutons de contr le Evitez l accumulation de papiers de chiffons de produits chimiques de poussi res de v tements etc autour et sous votre lave linge Pour r duire les possibilit s de d raper garder la surface du sol autour de votre lave linge propre et s che Ne pas toucher au tambour ou l agitateur lorsque le lave linge est en marche Avant de mettre sortir ou rajouter du linge dans votre lave linge appuyer sur le START PAUSE et attendez l arr t de votre machine avant d ouvrir le couvercle Soyez tr s vigilant si votre lave linge est utilis par des enfants ou c t d enfants Ne laisser pas d enfants jouer dans ou avec votre lave linge ou tout autre lave linge m me s il est d mont Si vous tes amen jeter votre ancienne machine des pi ces d mont es ou l emballage disposez les proprement Par mesure de s curit enlevez le couvercle de toute machine n tant pas en tat de fonctionner Lorsque votre lave linge est en cycle de lavage ne laisser pas le couvercle ouvert Le remplissage de l ea
34. s 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 e Overloading the washer Not enough detergent to hold the lint in suspension e Overdrying in a dryer can cause a build up on static electricity in synthetic fabrics and cause them to attract lint Residue e Overloading the washer detergent 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 Black 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 13 Insufficient detergent for the amount of soil on the clothes can result in black marks on clothes Dye transfer Wash and dry non colorfast clothes separately Non colorfast 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 dilo EOI Al eg 2 OPERATING PROBLEMS SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Pressing POWER
35. t the selected temperature with just enough water so that the clothes are 100 saturated This small amount of sudsy water is circulated through the clothes up the specially designed portal and back onto the clothes with a waterfall effect The chemical action provided by a small amount of water combined with detergent rapidly targets soil and stains at fiber level boosting soil removal and accelerating the wash process Phase 2 TOP LOADER TYPE WASH After 3 minutes your ecosmart will fill with just enough cooler water to suspend the soil in solution Agitation will then begin moving soil away from the clothes Because of its head start the wash requires less agitation than a conventional top loader wash Unique Fisher amp Paykel Shower Rinse NN Lf C Shower Spin gt Spin Shower C Sin CEE December 1999 WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS 5 THE WASH PROGRESS LIGHTS The wash progress lights show all the tasks your ecosmart will complete 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 ADVANCING THE WASH CYCLE a To shorten the wash time to rinse and spin only mee n or to spin only 2 Es a m SS Select the wash cycle mea sow gt 2 Press ADVANCE repeatedly until only the right iow d number of lights remain on E 3 Press START PAUSE delay o 5 dd Note The wash consists of two parts The level speed first two ambe
36. ther than the cord or junction of cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of the cord plug Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subject to damage or stress 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 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 Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A 25 e Never reach into the washer if the basket or agitator is moving Before opening the lid 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 washer or removing from service remove the washer lid Do not leave washer lid up during the cycle This will stop the fill and spin action and prevent completion of the cycle To restart close lid and press START PAUSE Do not wash or dry
37. there are two options the machine can take Automatic Recovery Option Your ecosmart 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 ecosmart will stop giving 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 Enter the Option Adjustment Mode 2 Use the HEAVY DUTY button to select the Out of Balance recovery option you prefer 3 Press Power to store your selection If you are not satisfied with the level that your ecosmart 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 spare water is at the bottom of the wash basket Clothes often float and your ecosmart can sense the water under the clothes Enter the Option Adjustment Mode 2 Use the CYCLE buttons to increase or decrease the amount of water selected 3 Press POWER to store your selection END OF CYCLE BEEPS NUMBER OF BEEPS Light on TIME SAVER SOAK SOFTENER RINSE 15 beeps 5 beeps no beeps DEFAULT RINSE OPTION RINSE OPTIONS Ist rinse deep rinse 2nd rinse deep rinse
38. u et l action de lavage seront alors arr t es Pour red marrer votre machine appuyer sur le bouton START PAUSE Ne pas laver de v tements ayant t pr c demment lav s tach s tremp s dans des produits chimiques ou combustibles cire peinture essence k ros ne dissolvant produits de lavage sec etc La machine pourrait s enflammer ou exploser N ajouter aucun des produits vis s ci dessus l eau de lavage N utiliser aucun de ces produits autour du lave linge lorsque celui ci est en marche car les manations pourraient provoquer l inflammation ou l explosion du lave linge L effet de lavage peut r duire la r sistance au feu de certains v tements De mani re r duire cet effet suivez attentivement les recommandations du fabricant Ne pas m langer d eau de javel avec de l amoniaque ou de produit acide tel que le vinaigre ou d capant pour la rouille Le m lange de ces produits provoque des gaz toxiques qui pourraient causer la mort Ne pas monter sur le couvercle du lave linge Ne pas laver d articles contenant de la fibre de verre car certaines particules pourraient rester dans la machine et se m langer vos v tements lors des prochains lavages ce qui pourrait provoquer des irritations de la peau Si vous d sirez nettoyer votre lave linge ou remplacer une pi ce d brancher le ou fermer le courant au compteur lectrique afin d viter une lectrocution Notez bien Eteindre la machine en app
39. ugar con exposici n al tiempo Conectar a un fuente de electricidad adecuado protegido y de bien fuerza para evitar la sobrecarga de electricidad Conectar con el suministro adecuado de agua seg n las INSTRUCCIONES PARA INSTALAR Apagar las canillas de agua cuando no est usando la lavadora para aliviar la presi n en las mangueras y las v lvulas y para minimizar fugas si se rompe una manguera o v lvula No arreglar o reemplazar ninguna parte del aparato ni intentar mantenimiento a menos que sea recomendado en este MANUAL de USO y MANTENIMIENTO o en instrucciones publicadas de arreglos que usted entienda y que tenga las habilidades para llevar al cabo Al desconectar el aparato sacar el enchufe por el enchufe y no el cable Asegurar que el cable est bien situado para que nadie lo pise se caiga o lo ponga bajo estr s o da o Guardar todos los detergentes cloro suavizador etc fuera del alcance de ni os preferiblemente bajo llave Observar todas las advertencias de los envases para evitar da o personal 28 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 4h No manosear los controles Mantener libre de art culos inflamables como hilas papel trapos qu micas etc la rea cerca y debajo el aparato Mantener limpio y seco el suelo cerca del aparato para reducir la posibilidad de resbalarse No poner las manos adentro de la maquina si el agitador o canasta mueve e Antes de cargar descargar o agregar ro
40. uyant sur le bouton POWER ne coupe pas l arriv e de courant lectrique dans la machine m me si les lumi res s teignent Ne pas utiliser votre lave linge si celui ci est endommag partiellement d mont ayant des pi ces d fectueuses ou manquantes ou en tat de dysfonctionnement m me en cas de probl me de prise lectrique ou de cordon Ne pas mettre en marche votre lave linge si le couvercle n a pas t correctement plac Si vous utilisez une rallonge lectrique ou une double prise assurez vous que ces derni res ne sont pas en contact avec de l eau ou de l humidit GARDER CES INSTRUCTIONS 32 WASHER WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY 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 0 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 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 the same except that it 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 norma
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