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Lifestyle cycles 

 Family

Some common household washing situations may require extra washing knowledge. We have 
created five unique FAMILY cycles to help you with those tricky situations.

Duvet/Doona

Duvets and doonas can be difficult items to wash as they are bulky and often 
float out of the water. This special cycle has a specially designed wash action 
with a double deep rinse to care for these bulky items. It is important to check 
care labels. Only wash duvets/doonas which are machine washable. We do not 
recommend washing products labelled “dry clean only” in this machine.

Allergy

The ALLERGY cycle has been specifically designed for asthma sufferers and 
people with sensitive skin. A hot, concentrated 

Eco Active™

 wash decimates 

dust mites and bugs, and the lengthy rinses and fast spin remove all dust mite 
waste and traces of detergent. This cycle is not recommended for garments 
prone to colour run.

Hygiene

When someone in your home is ill or has an infection, the way you wash can 
help to prevent re-infection or others becoming ill. Separate out infected 
washing and use slightly more detergent. The HYGIENE cycle incorporates 
a hot concentrated 

Eco Active™

 wash and warm agitate to target bugs, and 

lengthy rinses to remove all detergent traces. We recommend drying these 
garments in direct sunlight, or using the hottest setting on your dryer that the 
fabric can handle. This cycle is not recommended for garments prone to colour 
run or shrinkage.

Nappy Rinse

The NAPPY RINSE cycle is great for rinsing nappy sanitisers from cloth nappies, 
prior to being washed. The nappies are slowly spun, then given two deep 
rinses, followed by an additional spray rinse, then a fast spin. 

Soft Toys

This gentle cycle has been designed to take special care of the smallest family 
member’s special friends. Soft toys are treated to a lukewarm gentle bath and 
then double deep rinse to ensure that detergent traces are removed from fur. 
For very special friends, we would suggest using a gentle, wool wash detergent.

Summary of Contents for AquaSmart 2

Page 1: ...NZ AU Installation instructions and User guide AquaSmart 2 clothes washer ...

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Page 3: ...les 27 Clean Me cycle 31 Settings menu 32 Caring for your AquaSmart 2 washer 36 Before you call for service 38 Solving operating problems 40 Solving wash problems 42 Manufacturer s Warranty 43 Customer Care 45 Contents Important SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS 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 spe...

Page 4: ... of its capabilities The revolutionary super water efficient wash action of your AquaSmart 2 washer means that it is no longer necessary to wash using a full bowl of water This innovative wash action relies on maintaining a small volume of water to ensure the best wash results Please be aware that the water level for this washer is fully automatic with the machine s smarts choosing the appropriate...

Page 5: ... rubber inserts for the levelling feet joined together 1 hose guide 2 inlet hoses Drain hose 1 Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of the machine by pulling the exposed part of the hose downwards and outwards 2 To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe the hose guide MUST be fitted to the drain hose Important To prevent siphoning the drain hose should not extend more than 20 mm...

Page 6: ...ing the clothes washer should be greater than 6 litres min assumes 12 7 mm 1 2 inch diameter pipes Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150 mm Inlet hoses Note New hose sets provided with the washer shall be used to connect the washer to the water mains Old hose sets should not be re used 1 Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps there are washers fitted in b...

Page 7: ... machine 7 Repeat process for the left side of the machine Fig 7 Ensure you measure the correct distance for the size of machine you have 8 If the measurement is incorrect adjust the feet by winding them up and or down until you achieve the correct measurement at both locations Ensure after every adjustment that the machine does not rock 9 Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks...

Page 8: ...upervise children at all times to ensure they do not play with the washer Important 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 Accessories and spare parts Available from your Fisher Paykel Dealer or a Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer Hose Inlet Long 2...

Page 9: ...ar High Efficiency Regular Conventional 8 kg capacity 82 L 165 L 7 kg capacity 72 L 159 L 5 kg 69 L 147 L 66 L 141 L 3 kg 60 L 123 L 60 L 117 L 1 kg 54 L 88 L 52 L 77 L Consumption measured with Softener option off Regular High Efficiency with the Softener option off is the recommended water saving cycle for normally soiled everyday washing AquaSmart 2 capacity AquaSmart 2 offers a generous 7 kg o...

Page 10: ...ater to most front loaders Conventional mode The Conventional mode is the immersion wash all top load washer users are familiar with However this mode still uses less water than that of other top loaders which utilise the immersion wash After the Detergent Activating wash the AquaSmart 2 fills with cold water until the clothes are submerged and gently turns the clothes over We recommend this mode ...

Page 11: ...oose bra wires All these can damage both your AquaSmart 2 and your clothes Place delicate items such as lingerie in a mesh laundry bag Pre treat any stains taking care not to spray or wipe pre treaters around and directly on your washer These can damage the plastic surfaces Loading AquaSmart 2 is more efficient when washing larger loads So try to wash larger loads without packing clothes too tight...

Page 12: ...ur coloured clothes lingering in the machine BULKY ITEMS Duvets doonas sleeping bags ski jackets blankets and throws are all items which tend to behave unusually in a clothes washer The lighter ones tend to float while a large blanket can get very heavy and make spinning difficult Your AquaSmart 2 has a specific BULKY cycle option designed to take care of these washing challenges CREASABLES When y...

Page 13: ... depending on the amount of soil in your clothes and the size of your load Jeans and work clothes may need more and towels less If you have over foaming problems reduce your dosage If your clothes are not clean enough try using a bit more Where do I put my detergent Pour your detergent into the detergent dispenser located on the left side of the washer We recommend that you measure your detergent ...

Page 14: ... a finger down the centre and lift The remaining siphon tube and fabric softener well is not removable and needs to be cleaned with hot water and an old toothbrush periodically If the siphon tube looks partially blocked use a cotton bud to clean Scrud Scrud is the name of the waxy build up that can occur within any washer when fabric softener comes into contact with detergent This build up is not ...

Page 15: ...to provide extra safety for you and your family while it is operating The Lid lock symbol appears in the top right hand corner of the screen letting you know at a glance if you can open the lid or not To unlock the lid at any time press START PAUSE The lid will be unlocked during the initial phase of the wash This will enable you to pre dissolve detergent and add or remove clothing before the wash...

Page 16: ...ld Warm Cold Rinse sequence Aqua Rinse spray Spray Deep Spin Fast 1000 rpm Fast 1000 rpm Heavy Heavy High Efficiency mode Recommended cycle for heavily soiled durable garments eg tea towels rugby shorts children s clothes Heavy High Efficiency mode OFF For heavily soiled durable garments when you want to use more water High Efficiency Activated Default mode High Efficiency OFF Wash time 15 mins 15...

Page 17: ...0 rpm Easy Iron Easy Iron High Efficiency mode Unavailable Easy Iron High Efficiency mode OFF Recommended cycle for minimising creasing High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF Default mode Wash time n a 12 mins Wash action Regular Conventional Wash temp Warm Cold Rinse sequence Spray Deep Spin Slow 300 rpm Colours Colours High Efficiency mode Unavailable Colours High Efficiency mode Off Reco...

Page 18: ...300 rpm The BULKY cycle takes special care of bulky items Bulky garments and bedding wash most effectively when they can move freely Ensure that there is sufficient room in the bowl for the load to move during the wash Some bulky items may float during the wash eg duvets doonas and pillows If these items sit too high in the washer they may touch stationary parts during agitate or spin To minimise ...

Page 19: ...e None Wash temp None None Rinse sequence Aqua Rinse Shower Spray Deep Spin Fast 1000 rpm Fast 1000 rpm Spin Only Spin Only This cycle gives you the ability to select a Spin only This cycle also allows you to customise the spin speed to suit your needs Wash time None Wash action None Wash temp None Rinse sequence None Spin Fast 1000 rpm or as selected If you wish to change any of the wash options ...

Page 20: ...lace your clothes directly into the wash bowl Don t wrap sheets around the bowl like a snake drop them in as loose parcels Detergent Although your AquaSmart 2 is a top loading machine this High Efficiency washer has been designed for use with liquid Low Sudsing HE or Front Loader type detergent AquaSmart 2 offers a detergent dispenser for your convenience located on the front left hand side of the...

Page 21: ...OFTENER option is ON if not scroll to SOFTENER and touch the SELECT button Select Softener ON The SOFTENER option is a good idea when washing dark coloured items which are particularly soiled Note you do not need to add fabric softener to the dispenser in this instance For more information on wash options refer to pages 23 26 6 Touch START Let AquaSmart 2 do the rest for you The washer will start ...

Page 22: ...l be on when High Efficiency is selected please refer to High Efficiency mode page 8 To select CONVENTIONAL mode simply press the HIGH EFFICIENCY mode button and the light will turn off The High Efficiency symbol will appear on the screen when the mode is active Scroll The SCROLL buttons allow you to scroll between the wash cycles and the wash cycle options Select Use the SELECT key to confirm you...

Page 23: ...ages to help you with the overall running of your machine Regular CHOOSE WASH Time to go Your AquaSmart 2 washer will display how many minutes the wash cycle has to go so that you can tell at a glance when your washing will be finished Once AquaSmart 2 has finished the filling and sensing process the time remaining will be displayed A progress bar is also displayed and will move along as the cycle...

Page 24: ...licate easy iron colours whites bulky lifestyle menu rinse spin To see the wash cycles explained in more detail please refer to pages 14 16 To select a wash cycle To select a wash cycle scroll along until your selection is highlighted then touch the SELECT button This will confirm your selection Whites CHOOSE WASH The wash cycle options will then be displayed for your chosen cycle Whites START SLO...

Page 25: ...given the option whether to save the modification for future washes or to just use it for this one If you select Yes Save for Future Washes the machine will save the changed wash option for that cycle only Please note this option is not available for the Delay Start Drip Dry or Soak selections 4 Press SELECT to confirm YES or NO 5 You will then return to the main wash options screen 6 Scroll using...

Page 26: ...CT TICK to confirm your selection Note The Temperature option selects the temperature of the first phase of the two part wash system known as the Detergent Activating Wash Some temperatures are not available on some cycles for best clothes care eg DELICATE cycle Hint if a hot wash is required where both phases of the wash system are hot select SHEETS cycle and HOT temperature Wash cycle options ex...

Page 27: ...hen press SELECT TICK to confirm your selection You will have the option to save this choice for future washes when using that cycle This will adjust the rinse to dispense the fabric softener correctly Selecting Softener ON thus giving a fabric softener rinse is also a good idea when washing dark coloured moderately to highly soiled garments you do not need to add fabric softener to the dispenser ...

Page 28: ...e washer goes into final spin Your AquaSmart 2 will beep and display a message to remind you to remove items Once the items have been removed press START PAUSE to begin the spin Soak The Soak option provides a two hour soak during the middle of the wash phase The machine will then complete the rest of the cycle During Soak the washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute Once you enter the S...

Page 29: ...ults as a washing expert without having to be one Lifestyle cycles Special Care Handwash Wool Jeans Stains Chocolate Tomato Blood Grass Fruit Wine Family Duvet Doona Allergy Hygiene Nappy Rinse Soft Toys Sport Sweaty Muddy Sports Shoes Beach Gear Clean Up Clean Me To access Lifestyle cycles 1 Scroll though the wash cycles on the display until you reach the LIFESTYLE option 2 Select LIFESTYLE by to...

Page 30: ...any drip dry items Press START PAUSE to resume the cycle and spin the remaining items Wool Machine washable woollen garments have been specially treated so that they can be washed in a clothes washer The WOOL cycle has been designed to cater for these types of items It treats your woollens to a gentle wash and moderate spin to keep them looking their best Remember to check the care label first and...

Page 31: ... set if subjected to warm water This special cycle uses a cold Detergent Activating wash to deal to blood stains followed by a warm agitate to remove any other soils This cycle is finished with a spray and deep rinse and a fast spin Grass Like other protein based stains eg blood grass can set and become impossible to remove if subjected to warm water This special cycle uses a combination of a cold...

Page 32: ...our run Hygiene When someone in your home is ill or has an infection the way you wash can help to prevent re infection or others becoming ill Separate out infected washing and use slightly more detergent The HYGIENE cycle incorporates a hot concentrated Eco Active wash and warm agitate to target bugs and lengthy rinses to remove all detergent traces We recommend drying these garments in direct sun...

Page 33: ...and grass and other bits can get into your wash after a day in the outdoors The BEACH GEAR cycle helps to remove these impurities from the creases of your clothes by using a cold wash with generous rinses This cycle can also be useful for minimising the effects of any impurities that may be in your household water supply Clean up Maintaining your AquaSmart 2 in top condition will ensure that you r...

Page 34: ...Heaviness When HEAVY cycle is selected you may like to increase the rigorousness of the wash This option is beneficial for those situations where a slightly rougher wash is needed to clean heavy duty hardwearing particularly soiled items eg farm wear work wear Access the Settings menu refer above Scroll to the ADJUST HEAVINESS option and press select Touch the right SCROLL button to increase to th...

Page 35: ...ct between the two options Press SELECT to confirm your selection and return to the Settings menu Alarm Beeps The number of beeps that signal the end of the cycle can be altered Choose between no beeps five or fifteen beeps Access the Settings menu refer page 32 Scroll to the ALARM BEEPS option and press SELECT Use the SCROLL buttons to adjust the number of beeps Press SELECT to confirm your selec...

Page 36: ... STOP your washer and power off press the POWER button twice If you can t remember how to unlock the buttons press any button and the display screen will remind you Hints Hints screens are provided to help to explain each of the wash choices Your AquaSmart 2 comes with these hints programmed ON When you become more experienced with the way your machine functions you may wish to turn these hints OF...

Page 37: ...T FACTORY DEFAULTS Access the Settings menu refer page 32 Scroll to the RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS option and press SELECT Ensure that RESET is highlighted on the screen and then press SELECT This will confirm your desire to return your washer back to the original factory settings and the machine will be reset Replay Intro This option allows you to replay the introduction explanation for your washer T...

Page 38: ...etergent dispenser with a damp cloth The funnel of the fabric softener dispenser the top clicks off easily Simply place a finger down the centre and lift The fabric softener well is not removable and needs to be wiped clean periodically If the siphon tube looks partially blocked use a cotton bud to clean Cleaning the inside of your washer It is important that you occasionally clean the inside of y...

Page 39: ...re is no need to remove messy lint filters Your AquaSmart 2 has a self cleaning lint disposal system It automatically separates the lint from the wash water as it washes The lint becomes trapped between the inner and outer bowls and is flushed out at the end of the wash Nappy sanitisers bleach Nappy sanitisers and bleach are very corrosive to metal surfaces DO NOT use your AquaSmart 2 to soak item...

Page 40: ... load Check your machine is level refer to Installation instructions page 5 I am not getting any WATER Check that the taps have been turned on Check that the inlet hose filters are not blocked Check that the inlet hoses are not kinked or squashed Check to see if the drain hose is too low or is pushed into the standpipe too far This will cause the water to siphon out of the machine refer to Install...

Page 41: ...Y SUDS Your machine has a suds build up Too much detergent may have been used for the amount of soil in the load Ensure that you are using a HE Low Sudsing Matic or Front Loader type detergent Wait for suds to dissolve about 20 minutes Rinse clothing using the RINSE and SPIN cycle or run through another cycle I can t LOCK THE LID Check that the lid is closed Press START PAUSE If the symptom persis...

Page 42: ...ne does not have suds buildup SPIN SPEED sounds slower than normal Clothes are unevenly distributed in wash bowl your machine has slowed the spin to compensate WATER LEVEL low Your machine is designed to automatically sense load size and minimise water use therefore the water level may look different to your previous washer this is normal WASH WATER temperature is not warm This unique wash system ...

Page 43: ...washing unevenly Ensure your machine is loaded evenly Wash very heavy or very large items separately Small amount of WATER IN BOWL AT END OF CYCLE It is normal for a small amount of water to discharge from the fill nozzle after a wash Liquid remaining in FABRIC SOFTENER DISPENSER at end of cycle Check next time if you wish for Softener to be dispensed that SOFTENER ON is selected A small amount of...

Page 44: ...for greasy soils cold for muddy soil DETERGENT RESIDUE Are you using the most appropriate wash cycle Did you use the recommended amount of liquid detergent Use the SOFTENER rinse ie ensure the SOFTENER option is ON Note adding fabric softener to the dispenser is not needed in this instance Was the washer overloaded Is your cold water less than 20 C Select Controlled Cold temperature option DYE TRA...

Page 45: ...e 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 siphoning noises crossed kinked or leaking inlet hose connections turning on water noises caused ...

Page 46: ... product s warranty Service under these warranties must be provided by a Fisher 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 For Australian Customers This Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Our goods co...

Page 47: ...an carry out any service necessary on your appliance Your dealer or our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer in your area In Australia if you need assistance Call the Fisher 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...

Page 48: ...e product specifications in this booklet apply to the specific products and models described at the date of issue Under our policy of continuous product improvement these specifications may change at any time You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available ...

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