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BEFORE YOUR FIRST WASH

Before you start, mark ( 

 ) accordingly if you have gone through

the checklist below: 

1 

Has the basepacker been removed?

2 

Is the drain hose threaded through the hose guide ‘U bend’ (with no more 
than 20mm extended) and hooked into your standpipe or tub, or attached 
to a spigot?

3 

Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’?

4 

Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked ‘C’?

5 

Have the taps been turned on?

6 

Is the machine correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are 
clear of the floor?

7 

Has the power cord been connected to an appropriate power supply and the 
power turned on?

8 

Have you performed the installation test cycle? Refer ‘Installation 
instructions’ page. 

FabricSmart™ capacity

FabricSmart™ offers a very generous 10 kg capacity. The list below outlines what is included 
in a 10 kg wash load (in accordance with AS / NZS 2040.1:2005).

Note: The above load composition is indicative only. We recommend for everyday use that 
you separate out your sheets and towels and wash them separately on the 

REGULAR

 cycle.

WASH LOAD - 10 KG

QUANTITY

Sheets (double)

4

Bath towels

8

Tablecloths

3

Shirts

4

T-Shirts

6

Pillowcases

6

Shorts

6

Washcloths

4

Handkerchiefs

2

Summary of Contents for FabricSmart WA1068P

Page 1: ...FABRICSMART CLOTHES WASHER WA1068P model INSTALLATION GUIDE USER GUIDE NZ AU ...

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Page 3: ...18 Wash preparation 19 Getting started quickly 23 Wash options 25 Customising a wash cycle 31 Changing pre set options 33 Caring for your washer 40 Before you call for service 43 Fault codes 45 Troubleshooting 46 Manufacturer s warranty 50 Customer care 52 CONTENTS Registration To register your product visit our website fisherpaykel com register ...

Page 4: ...or given instructions on how to use the washer by someone responsible for their safety z Keep children away from the washer while it is in operation z Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the washer or climb inside the drum z The washer should only be used for washing and rinsing of textiles where this is indicated on the care label z Do not add petrol dry cleaning solvents or other ...

Page 5: ... 5psi z Inlet water flow rate Min 8 litres minute z A pressure reducing valve must be installed if pressure is higher than 1MPa z For optimum wash performance check the supply pressure is within the recommended range z New hose sets provided with the washer should be used to connect the washer to the water mains Old hose sets should not be re used z We recommend the inlet hose s are changed every ...

Page 6: ...ase ensure that the base packer has been removed before operating your machine Tilt washer backwards to remove packer 1 Remove the outer packaging 2 Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the base packer one foot at a time ensure the lid is still taped down 3 Remove the base packer from under the machine by tilting the machine backwards and pulling the packer out the front 4 Remove the tape li...

Page 7: ... E Height of product to top of lid open 1440 1470 Standpipe height 850 1200 MINIMUM CLEARANCES MM F Minimum cavity width 725 G Minimum depth clearance including inlet hoses and drain hose 750 H Minimum clearance to adjacent product dryer 20 I Minimum clearance to side or wall 20 J Minimum clearance at the rear of the product 50 The exact height of your washer is dependent on how far the feet are e...

Page 8: ...asher to its final position allowing for required clearances Level the washer side to side Close the lid and place the level at the centre back of the lid near the control panel Pull the machine out and adjust the rear feet until the machine is level side to side Level the washer front to back z Open the lid and place the level on the left side in line with the centre of the bowl z Adjust the fron...

Page 9: ...in Cold supply only If you only have a cold water supply an inlet valve cap blanking cap MUST be connected to the Hot inlet valve The cap prevents water leaking out of the hot valve The cap is available from your Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician Part No 388491P This appliance incorporates backflow protection complying with AS3500 1 No further backflow protection is required f...

Page 10: ...ed as there is a risk of electric shock SPARE PARTS PART NO Inlet Valve Cap 388491P Hose Inlet Long 2 m 422680P Hose Inlet Large Bore 426123P Drain Hose Extension 425627P Available from your Fisher Paykel dealer or a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician Pull hose through guide Flex hose guide apart Standpipe 850 1200 mm 20 mm maximum Fitting the drain hose guide 1 Carefully pull ...

Page 11: ...e are any problems you must address these before proceeding with normal use The washer will automatically turn off at the end of the cycle if there are no problems 1 Touch to activate your washer 3 Touch to start the installation test cycle The machine will beep to signal the end of the installation test cycle Any faults will be displayed on the screen refer to the back of this user guide to help ...

Page 12: ...inet corners are clear of the floor 7 Has the power cord been connected to an appropriate power supply and the power turned on 8 Have you performed the installation test cycle Refer Installation instructions page FabricSmart capacity FabricSmart offers a very generous 10 kg capacity The list below outlines what is included in a 10 kg wash load in accordance with AS NZS 2040 1 2005 Note The above l...

Page 13: ...thing down the lid lock slot in the top deck of your machine Do not try to disable the lid lock Auto drain z Unsupervised clothes washers filled with water can present a drowning hazard to small children In order to minimise any risk of this type of accident your FabricSmart has been pre programmed to know when this potential hazard is created and drains the wash water to a safe level z If you pau...

Page 14: ...warning is necessary 5 Delay Start Touch to increase or decrease the delay start time 6 Eco Active Touch to turn Eco Active on or off 7 Wash Temp Touch to select the water temperature 8 Soil Level Touch to select the level of soil in your load 9 Spin Speed Touch to select the washer spin speed 0 Water level Touch to select the water level for your wash If Auto is selected your wash will automatica...

Page 15: ...FF If Keylock mode is activated Time to go Your FabricSmart washer will display how many minutes a wash cycle has remaining so that you can tell at a glance when your washing will be finished Once you have selected your wash cycle and options the time the wash cycle will take to complete will be displayed Please be aware that actual cycle times may vary as they are influenced by a number of factor...

Page 16: ...16 CONTROL PANEL 3 To stop your washer or power off at any time touch and hold the button for 2 seconds or touch the button twice in quick succession ...

Page 17: ...ess trousers 7 11 Regular Warm Cold Spray Deep rinse 700 Bulky Recommended cycle for washing bulky items 6 10 30 min Soak Bulky Warm 2 Deep rinses 300 Allergy Recommended cycle for people with skin and other sensitivities 11 17 Regular Hot Spray 2 Deep rinses 1100 Quick For washing lightly soiled garments in a faster time 1 5 Regular Warm Cold Spray Deep rinse 1100 Sports Designed for sports items...

Page 18: ...ect This wash action thoroughly dissolves and activates the detergent The concentrated solution of detergent and water rapidly targets stains and soils at the fibre level of fabrics boosting soil removal and accelerating the wash process Note The detergent activating wash on the Sports cycle is cold temperature After recirculating the sudsy water through your clothes for 4 minutes if you have sele...

Page 19: ... All these can damage both your washer and your clothes z Place delicate items such as lingerie in a mesh laundry bag before placing in the washer z Pre treat any stains taking care not to spray pre treaters on your washer as they can cause damage to the plastic surfaces Make sure the water level suits the load size If manually selecting the water level select the correct water level by using the ...

Page 20: ... of the detergent packet as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use The correct amount of detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes and the size of your load Jeans and work clothes may need more detergent while towels usually need less The larger your load the more detergent you may have to add Adding the detergent Remove the fabric softener dispenser cup Pour l...

Page 21: ...tion are not designed to be used with fabric softener as the fabric softener will not be dispersed correctly Cleaning the dispenser When using fabric softener rinse your dispenser at the end of each wash How much fabric softener Always follow the manufacturer s recommendations on the fabric softener packaging for the correct dosage The ring on the dispenser cup is a guide only for the maximum amou...

Page 22: ...d or an unpleasant smell in your washer If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend z Using fabric softener sparingly z When filling the dispenser do not splash or overfill z Clean the dispenser as soon as the cycle has finished z Clean your machine regularly refer to the Caring for your washer section z Cold water washing increases the chance of a build up of scrud occurring We recommend a Wa...

Page 23: ...ll illuminate as you turn the dial showing which cycle is selected refer to the WASH CYCLES section Choose your wash options eg you may want a WARM wash temperature and a SLOW spin refer to the WASH OPTIONS section 3 4 Touch to start the cycle The washer will start to fill with water and select the correct wash action for your load For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the...

Page 24: ...ments and your expectations of wash performance may not be met 5 6 DELAY START allows you to delay the start of your wash by 5 mins up to 18 hours refer to the WASH OPTIONS section If you wish to stop your FabricSmart washer touch Use KEYLOCK mode to lock the buttons on the display preventing them from being activated accidently by a washing basket or little fingers refer to the FABRICSMART WASHER...

Page 25: ...ll to the correct water level for the load for both phases of the wash Manual water level selection The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water level Select the correct water level by using the mark nearest to the top of the load z The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond exactly to the level of the water They indicate the level ...

Page 26: ...th the wash temperature selected For the ALLERGY cycle the bowl fills with water at the temperature selected The temperature of cold tap water varies widely depending on your location and the season We have developed Controlled Cold which adds a small amount of warm water when necessary to raise your cold water wash to 20 C for a more effective wash refer to the Changing pre set options section fo...

Page 27: ... Soak The SOAK option provides a two hour soak during the middle of the wash phase of the cycle The washer will then complete the rest of the cycle During SOAK the washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute Ensure items are colourfast before using soak Select SOAK from the OPTIONS menu Note If the SOAK option is selected on a QUICK cycle the soak time will be one hour only To exit SOAK ear...

Page 28: ...rinse Use this option when you want to use less detergent and less water However if you have low water pressure or sensitive skin it is better to use a traditional rinse The ECO RINSE option has not been designed to be used with fabric softener as it does not have a deep rinse to dispense the softener correctly Fabric softener should not be used if this option is selected Note ECO RINSE is availab...

Page 29: ...me from work or to start once you have finished in the shower Avoid using DELAY START for damp non colourfast items as this may cause dye run to occur Touch the MORE button to increase the delay time and LESS button to decrease the time or turn DELAY START off Touch to confirm your selection and start the countdown The display screen will show the time until the cycle is set to begin 1 2 ...

Page 30: ...Make sure there is enough room in the machine for items to move when being washed Some items float up during the wash eg duvets doonas water proof and water resistant items and pillows If they sit too high they may touch stationary parts of the machine during agitate or spin To minimise the chance of this happening ensure bulky items are pushed back down into the water after fill and pushed down a...

Page 31: ...ault to a WARM wash or set HEAVY cycle to include a SOAK 1 Touch 2 Turn the dial to select the wash cycle you wish to customise eg REGULAR Touch and hold the button of the option you want to customise eg WASH TEMP for 3 seconds You will hear 2 quick beeps and the wash cycle icon will flash The screen will display 3 4 Select your preferred setting and any other options you wish to customise for thi...

Page 32: ...32 CUSTOMISING A WASH CYCLE To change your customised wash cycle simply repeat these steps 5 Touch to store your customised cycle A long beep will sound to confirm that your changes have been saved ...

Page 33: ...er for 3 seconds You will hear three quick beeps indicating you have entered Option Adjustment mode The washer will show the default setting for the COLD wash temperature Wash Temp OOB Recovery Factory Reset EOC Beeps Use the dial and buttons on the control panel to make your changes to the pre set options Touch to return to normal mode when you have finished modifying your options Your washer wil...

Page 34: ...gram shows how the wash cycle icons relate to the pre set options you can change It also shows what will be displayed when you first enter Option Adjustment mode Options you can change are accessible using the HEAVY DELICATE SHEETS and EASY IRON cycles only Enter the Option Adjustment mode refer to the OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE for instructions Select the HEAVY cycle 2 et Use the DELAY START MORE but...

Page 35: ...e the Controlled Cold temperature option 2 Select the wash temperature you want to adjust eg WARM by touching the WASH TEMP button The digital display screen shows the current setting 3 Touch the MORE or LESS button to increase or decrease to the desired temperature Each increment is equal to approximately 1 C 1 Wash Temp OOB Recovery Factory Reset EOC Beeps Enter the Option Adjustment mode refer ...

Page 36: ...l is displayed Your washer will now control the cold temperature to approximately 20 C Note each of the remaining settings equals an approximate 1 C temperature increase or decrease from this point Touch to save the setting if you wish to make no other changes If you always use COLD or CONTROLLED COLD water we recommend that a WARM or HOT wash be used regularly eg every 5th wash should be at least...

Page 37: ...the display screen You must redistribute the load more evenly yourself Use this option if you wish to conserve water Automatic recovery ON Your washer 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 To change the out of balance OOB recovery routine 1 Wash Temp OOB Recovery Factory Reset EOC Beeps ...

Page 38: ...cle can be increased or decreased The default setting is 5 beeps To modify the number of beeps sounding at the end of the cycle 1 Wash Temp OOB Recovery Factory Reset EOC Beeps Enter Option Adjustment mode refer to the OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE for instructions Select the WOOL cycle 2 t Touch the MORE or LESS button to increase or decrease the number of beeps or for no beeps to sound at the end of th...

Page 39: ... washer Factory reset You can reset your washer to the default settings it left the factory with To reset your washer to its factory settings 1 OOB Recovery Factory Reset Wash Temp EOC Beeps Enter Option Adjustment mode refer to the OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE for instructions Select the EASY IRON cycle 2 very y Reset eeps The display will show Touch and hold for 3 seconds to reset your washer to its f...

Page 40: ...wise z The SmartTouch Control Dial and soft close lid are not designed to be removable for cleaning Do not attempt to remove the dial or lid The agitator must be fully pushed onto the shaft when refitting Tighten the nut firmly by hand Ensure the agitator is not loose Cleaning the inside of your washer It is important that you occasionally clean the inside of your machine Your FabricSmart washer h...

Page 41: ... will not damage the washer but we suggest you thoroughly clean your washer afterwards We do not recommend the use of dye strippers in your washer Washer sounds and beeps Your washer will make sounds that you will not have heard from other clothes washers z While draining your machine may give several low thuds Your machine is checking that the water has drained before spinning z Your washer will ...

Page 42: ...z Turn off the taps when not in use z Wash full loads rather than several smaller loads z Use the AUTO water level option function z Use the ECO ACTIVE wash and ECO RINSE option functions z Follow instructions on the detergent packet do not overdose z Use concentrated detergent it costs less per wash z Consider re using the washing machines grey water on the garden or for flushing your toilet more...

Page 43: ...ked There may be a kink in the hose Inlet hoses are connected to the wrong taps Cold water temperature exceeds recommended limits The flow rate of the supply water is too slow The machine is not getting any water The taps have not been turned on Inlet hose filters may be blocked The hoses may be kinked The drain hose is too low or the drain hose is pushed into the standpipe too far and the water i...

Page 44: ...the symptom persists call your Fisher Paykel dealer or Authorised Repairer The machine is overloaded The machine is overloaded and can not agitate Ensure the machine is stationary Remove items until the remaining ones can move freely Select a higher water level The beeps are the same sound your washer makes when you turn it on at the wall ...

Page 45: ... Wait 1 minute and turn it back on 3 Check your machine is correctly levelled 4 Remove your wash load 5 Perform a Rinse cycle 6 If the fault re occurs repeat steps 1 and 2 7 If the machine will still not work you will be required to call a Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer to arrange service refer to the Customer care section Record the fault code number displayed and the serial number of your was...

Page 46: ...from inlet hose filters Delay Start is set Refer to Delay Start for more information Washer is filling continuously Drain hose is not installed correctly Ensure drain hose is located in standpipe or tub Ensure standpipe is at least 850 mm high but no more than 1200 mm high Machine could be siphoning To prevent siphoning ensure the drain hose does not extend more than 20 mm from the end of the hose...

Page 47: ...h or too little water when filling on auto water level The machine needs to determine the correct water level for the load Refer to the Wash options for more information Some loads do not suit Auto water level eg pillows Manually select the most appropriate water level for the load Machine is making noises Banging Load is out of balance Touch and redistribute the load Other noises Refer to Caring ...

Page 48: ... up of articles of varying sizes will wash better A full load of sheets may not wash as well Hard water requires more detergent than soft water If you have hard water try adding more detergent Try selecting Heavy option using the soil level button Tangling Washing with too much water underloading can cause the clothes to tangle around one another Select an appropriate water level for the load size...

Page 49: ...sher Check the detergent instructions Cold ambient temperatures cold washes and or short agitation times may not allow the detergent to dissolve properly Try pre dissolving the detergent before adding it to the machine Black or grey marks on clothes A build up caused by the interaction of fabric softener and detergent can flake off and mark clothes Refer to Wash preparation Insufficient detergent ...

Page 50: ...t 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 washer adjustment of the drain to correct siphoning noises crossed kinked or leaking inlet hose connections turning on water noises caused by th...

Page 51: ... is not designed for any commercial use whatsoever Any commercial use by a customer will affect this product s Manufacturer s Warranty Service under these Manufacturer s Warranties must be provided by a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician Such service shall be provided during normal business hours This Manufacturer s Warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim For...

Page 52: ...d 2163 Fisher Paykel has a network of Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technicians who can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Visit our website and book a service with a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician in your area In Australia if you need service or assistance Go online to our website and book a service or call the Fisher Paykel Customer Care Centr...

Page 53: ...r your product with us so we can provide you with the best service possible To register your product visit our website fisherpaykel com Complete and keep for safe reference Model Serial No Purchase Date Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country ...

Page 54: ...nge at any time The product specifications in this guide 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 For current details about model and specification availability in your country please go to our website or contact your local Fisher Paykel dealer ...

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