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Pressing POWER does not turn
the machine on.

Pressing START / PAUSE does
not start the fill.

Filling continuously.

Not agitating properly.

Not spinning properly.

Spin speed sounds slower than
it should.

Machine is continually going out
of balance.

Too much or too little water
when filling on Auto water level.

Noises.

Small puddle of water coming
from under the machine.

1. Is the power switched on?
2. Unplug machine from the wall.Wait 60 seconds, plug 

back in and operate the machine.

3. Could your household power supply be at fault?  

Try plugging in another electrical appliance.

1. Are both hot and cold faucets turned on?
2. Are the inlet hose screens blocked?
3. Is DELAY START on?
4. Is the lid closed?

1. Check that the machine is not siphoning.

1. If you lift the lid during agitate and the machine stops,

it is still in the Auto fill mode (refer page 8).

1. Is the load out of balance? (refer pages 8 and 11).
2. Check the machine is level and does not rock.
3. It may have suds build-up (refer spin light flashing,

page 22).

1. The clothes are unevenly distributed in the wash 

basket, your 

ecosmart

has compensated by 

lowering the spin speed.

1. Check the machine is level and does not rock, and has

rubber feet fitted.

2. Too much water for load (page 8).

1. It still may be in the Auto fill mode (refer page 8).
2. Some loads do not suit  Auto water level eg pillows,

bedding, large bulky items. Manually select the 
water level.

3. Refer to pages 14 to 16 to adjust the Auto fill level.

1. Banging - load is out of balance (refer pages 8 and 11).
2. Other noises - refer page 19.

1. The water level is too high for the amount of clothes.

This has caused excessive splashing. Use a lower 
water level.

2. Large bulky, garments (eg pillows, duvets) can cause 

splashing. (Wash on Delicate cycle.)

OPERATING PROBLEMS

SYMPTOMS                  

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  

If the problem persists refer to back cover for service contacts.

PROBLEM SOLVING

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Summary of Contents for ecosmart 420182

Page 1: ...Use Care ...

Page 2: ...or energy efficiency 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 ...

Page 3: ...16 Auto Water Fill Level 16 End of Cycle Beeps 17 Softener Rinse Options 17 Volume of Water used in the Shower Rinse 17 6 Machine Information Care and Cleaning 18 Products That Might Damage Your ecosmart 19 ecosmart Sounds and Beeps 19 Automatic Lint System 19 7 Problem Solving Wash Problems 20 Operating Problems 21 If your ecosmart Beeps for Help 22 8 Important Safety Instructions Safety Informat...

Page 4: ...the fins Refer to Bleach page 13 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 stops small articles falling down the center of the agitator POWER BLE...

Page 5: ...ess 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 REMOVEYOUR 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 FABRIC SOFTENER WASH CYCLE WASH OPTIONS START 3 OPERATING INSTR...

Page 6: ...OP 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 Paykel Shower Rinse 4 HOW THE ECOSMART WORKS The Fisher Paykel ecosmart s 2 in 1 wash system gives you the be...

Page 7: ... To shorten the wash time to rinse and spin only or to spin only 1 Select the wash cycle 2 Press ADVANCE repeatedly until only the right number of lights remain on 3 Press START PAUSE Note The wash consists of two parts The first two amber lights are essential for all washes except Permanent Press therefore you can only advance through the green lights not the amber 5 WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS THE W...

Page 8: ...y 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 6 Initial Wash Agitate Time Wash Action Wash Temp Rinse Spin Speed Spin Time Heavy Duty 3 min 12 min Heavy Duty ...

Page 9: ...e 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 When you select SOAK your ecosmart will stop at the end of wash and soak for 2 hours before completing the rinse and spin During soak your washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute T...

Page 10: ...select the water level and select the Delicate cycle Manually select the water level if there is already water in the machine Note If you feel the machine does not fill to the correct level you can adjust the level the machine selects Refer to the Option Adjustment instructions on pages 14 to 17 MANUAL WATER LEVEL SELECTION The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used to help y...

Page 11: ... spin 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 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 d...

Page 12: ...y 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 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 TO SETYOUR FAVORITE CYCLE 1 Press the Power Button 2 Press the FAVORITE cycle button Hold down for 4...

Page 13: ... 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 Use a wool detergent Use the WOOL cycle Hand washed woolens may be s...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ... 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 f...

Page 16: ...PTION ADJUSTMENT MODE 1 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 opt...

Page 17: ...Use the buttons on the panel to change the pre set options 15 CHANGING PRE SET OPTIONS 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 ...

Page 18: ...alance 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 botto...

Page 19: ...lar cycle 1 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 END OF CYCLE BEEPS DEFAULT RINSE OPTION VOLUME OF WATER USED IN THE SHOWER RINSE REGULAR CYCLE CONTROLLED COLD 17 CHANGING PRE SET OPTIONS NUMBER OF BEEPS Light on TIME SAVER 15 beeps SOAK 5 beeps SOFTENER RINSE no be...

Page 20: ...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 pushing downwards on the base of the cup CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR ECOSMART Your ecosmart is eq...

Page 21: ...ds We do not recommend the use of dye strippers in your autowasher Your ecosmart will make sounds that you will not have heard from other autowashers During drain you will hear the pump on your machine turn on and off quickly about every 10 seconds This is part of your ecosmart s automatic lint removal system While draining your machine may give several low thuds Your machine is checking that the ...

Page 22: ...nelette 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 on static electricity in synthetic fabrics and cause them to attract lint Overloading the washer Try using less detergent Some detergents need to be pre dissolved check the detergent instructions Cold ambient tempe...

Page 23: ...e refer page 8 1 Is the load out of balance refer pages 8 and 11 2 Check the machine is level and does not rock 3 It may have suds build up refer spin light flashing page 22 1 The clothes are unevenly distributed in the wash basket your ecosmart has compensated by lowering the spin speed 1 Check the machine is level and does not rock and has rubber feet fitted 2 Too much water for load page 8 1 It...

Page 24: ...machine See separate INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 The flow rate of the supply water is too slow 1 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 1 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 c...

Page 25: ... 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 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 ...

Page 26: ... 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 CARE book or in published user repair instructions that...

Page 27: ...ce 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 fr...

Page 28: ...léctrico ni usar el telefono del edificio 3 Desocupar la habitación el edificio o la área 4 Llamar inmediatamente al proveedor de gas desde el teléfono 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 CALEFACCIÓN DEL AGUA En ciertas condiciones hidrogeno esté producido dentro de la ca...

Page 29: ... lavadora en un lugar con las temperaturas bajo cero o un lugar con exposición 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 según las INSTRUCCIONES PARA INSTALAR Apagar las canillas de agua cuando no está usando la lavadora para aliviar la presión en las mangueras y las válvu...

Page 30: ...dora 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 amonío o ácidos como vinagre y o quitaherrumbre Mezclar puede producir un vapor tóxico que resulte en muerte No subir o ...

Page 31: ...s votre lave linge 2 Ne touchez pas l interrupteur électrique n utilisez pas le téléphone de votre domicile 3 Evacuez le domicile de tous ses occupants 4 Appelez immédiatement votre compagnie de gaz depuis le domicile de votre voisin ou d une cabine téléphonique et suivez ces instructions 5 Si vous ne pouvez pas joindre votre compagnie de gaz appelez les pompiers SECURITE POUR CHAUFFE EAU Un chauf...

Page 32: ...peut descendre en dessous de zéro degré Celsius 0 C ou être exposé au climat extérieur Branchez le lave linge sur une prise aux normes de sécurité et pouvant supporter la tension générée par la machine afin d éviter une surcharge électrique Assurez vous que la plomberie et le drainage sont adéquates et respectez la notice d installation Arrêtez le robinet d arrivée d eau afin d alléger la pression...

Page 33: ... lavage N utiliser aucun de ces produits autour du lave linge lorsque celui ci est en marche car les émanations pourraient provoquer l inflammation ou l explosion du lave linge L effet de lavage peut réduire la résistance au feu de certains vêtements De manière à réduire cet effet suivez attentivement les recommandations du fabricant Ne pas mélanger d eau de javel avec de l amoniaque ou de produit...

Page 34: ...A TOLL FREE 800 863 5394 in CANADA DIRECT 1877 744 7400 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 Failure of the product if it is misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used comm...

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