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Page 1: ...FabricSmart washer WA8060P model NZ AU SG ROW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS USER GUIDE ...

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Page 3: ...er 33 Before you call for service 35 Fault codes 37 Troubleshooting 38 Manufacturer s Warranty 42 Customer Care 44 Important SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The model shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time For current details about model and specification availability in your country please go to our website www fisherpaykel com or contact your l...

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Page 5: ...washer has been designed to wash a large load while taking up less space in your laundry It has numerous wash cycles and options so you can perform every wash task with ease and spend less time in the laundry With the ability to select the most efficient water level for each load your FabricSmart washer makes it kinder on your wallet and the environment Please take the time to read these instructi...

Page 6: ...ildren away from the clothes washer while it is in operation Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be completed by children without supervision The only user removable parts of the clothes washer are the inlet hoses and agitator No other parts are designed to be removed by anyone other than a Fisher Paykel Authorise...

Page 7: ...Height of product to top of lid closed 950 980 E Height of lid open measured from bottom of product 1350 1385 Standpipe height min 850 1200 minimum clearances mm F Minimum cavity width 640 G Minimum depth clearance including inlet hoses drain hose and bowed front 660 H Minimum clearance to adjacent product dryer 20 Maximum Capacity kg 8 0 Includes adjustable mounted feet and the range of movement ...

Page 8: ...loor surface ensuring it has at least 20 mm clearance on each side The washer must not be installed on any textured floor coverings eg carpets rugs In your clothes washer you will find 1 hose guide 2 inlet hoses Drain hose 1 Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of the washer by pulling the exposed part of the hose downward and outward 2 To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe ...

Page 9: ... should not exceed 35 C and your hot water should not exceed 65 C Temperatures above these may cause the washer to fault or cause damage to the washer If you have an uncontrolled water heating source eg a wet back or solar heating system you should fit a tempering valve This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within safe limits Contact your registered plumber to select and install the t...

Page 10: ...ct the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the corresponding washer inlet valves Inlet valves are marked on the back of the washer Ensure the Hot valve is connected to the hot tap and the Cold valve is connected to the cold tap H Hot C Cold Cold water supply only If you only have a cold water supply a blanking cap MUST be connected to the Hot inlet valve The cap prevents water leaking out of the hot ...

Page 11: ... centre front of the top deck forward of the lid lock slot Level the washer from side to side by winding up or down the front feet Fig 1 3 With the lid closed tilt the washer forward away from the wall approximately 100 mm Fig 2 the self adjusting feet will release Gently lower the washer back down 4 Open the lid place the spirit level at either the right hand or left hand side of the top deck Lev...

Page 12: ...the lid will lock 4 The washer will beep to signal the end of the installation test cycle If there are no faults found the washer will automatically turn off at 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 identify faults If you need further assistance please contact a Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer or our Custome...

Page 13: ...ked C Refer to page 8 4 Is the washer correctly levelled feet are extended and cabinet corners are clear of the floor Refer to page 9 5 Have you performed the installation test cycle Refer to page 10 FabricSmart washer capacity FabricSmart washer offers a generous 8 kg capacity The list below outlines what is included in a 8 kg wash load in accordance with AS NZS 2040 1 2005 wash load 8 kg Sheets ...

Page 14: ...w highly coloured and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer onto other items Sort lint givers and lint collectors refer to the Sorting section Close bra clasps do up zippers and check pockets Place your clothes directly into the wash bowl Place the load evenly around the agitator refer to Sorting and Loading sections Remove fabric softener dispenser cup Detergent Follow the manufa...

Page 15: ...cons will illuminate as you turn the dial showing which cycle is selected refer to the Wash cycles section 3 Choose your wash options eg you may want a Warm wash temperature and a Slow spin speed refer to the Wash options section 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 a...

Page 16: ...cle 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 factors eg the flow rate of your water supply the load size and cycle selection Keylock mode Keylock can be used...

Page 17: ...ot put anything down the lid lock slot in the top deck of your washer Do not try to disable the lid lock Ensure that children or infirmed persons are well supervised when around your FabricSmart washer Auto drain 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 washer has been pre ...

Page 18: ... 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 to help prevent the setting of stains Agitation wash top loader type wash If you have selected Eco Active On after recirculating the sudsy water through your clothes your FabricSmart washer will fill with just enough cold water to s...

Page 19: ... C Warm iron Do not dry clean Examples of different care label symbols 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 Colour Sort white fabrics from coloured fabrics Lint Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately Where possible turn lint collectors inside out see table below Lint g...

Page 20: ...earest to the top of the load Ensure the load does not extend above the bottom of the fabric softener dispenser cup as splashing may occur For a balanced load Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around the agitator no higher than the bottom of the fabric softener dispenser cup Do not wrap large items such as sheets around the agitator A mixture of small and large items will wash best Note in ...

Page 21: ...ding 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 1 Remove the fabric softener dispenser cup 2 Place detergent down the centre of the agitator Pre dissolving detergent in warm water before adding it to the washer when wash...

Page 22: ... the cup from the dispenser body by pushing downward on the base of the cup 2 Rinse both parts of the dispenser using warm soapy water Scrud Scrud is the name given to the waxy build up that can occur within a washer when the fabric softener comes into contact with detergent This can happen when fabric softener is not added to the washer correctly This build up is not brought about by a fault in t...

Page 23: ...tes Regular Hot Spray 2 Deep rinses 1100 rpm 6 minutes Quick For washing lightly soiled garments in a faster time 5 minutes Regular Warm Cold Spray Deep rinse 1100 rpm 2 minutes Sports Designed for sports items 8 minutes Sports Warm Spray Deep rinse 700 rpm 6 minutes Bowl Clean For maintaining the cleanliness of your washer Periodic agitation during a 2 hour soak Delicate Hot Spray Deep rinse 700 ...

Page 24: ...it is best to manually select the water level Manual water level selection The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water level Select the correct water level by using the mark nearest to the top of the load The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond exactly to the level of the water They indicate the level of dry clothes suitable for...

Page 25: ...others The Soil Level option lets you adjust the wash to suit the amount of soil in your load For example for dirty clothes select Heavy and for items that are only lightly soiled select Light This adjusts the wash time accordingly to give the load the right amount of agitation in order to remove the soil Spin Speed Your washer offers 3 spin speeds 1100 rpm 700 rpm and 300 rpm plus an additional N...

Page 26: ... 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 available on selected cycles only If you t...

Page 27: ...esired delayed start time or to 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 Note we suggest that you avoid using Delay Start for damp non colourfast items as this may cause dye run to occur Clothes care safeguards To avoid accidentally damaging your clothes there are a few options that your washe...

Page 28: ...all bulky items including water proof and water resistant items on the Bulky 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 Washing woollens Many woollen items carry a Machine Washable care claim The fibres of these woollens have been treated to prevent felting when they are machine washed Check the care label Use a ...

Page 29: ...you wish to customise eg Regular 3 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 4 Select your preferred setting and any other options you wish to customise for this cycle 5 Touch the button to store your customised cycle a long beep will sound to confirm the changes ha...

Page 30: ... touch Power 2 Touch and hold the and buttons together for 3 seconds You will hear 3 quick beeps indicating you have entered Option Adjustment mode The washer will show the default setting for the Cold wash temperature The diagram on page 29 shows how the wash cycle icons relate to the options you can change The Changing pre set options section explains the different options in more detail 3 Use t...

Page 31: ...les Use this diagram to help you adjust the options ie select the Heavy cycle to modify the wash temperature select the Delicate cycle to change the out of balance OOB recovery process and so on Wash Temp OOB Recovery EOC Beeps Factory Reset FabricSmart washer Option Adjustment mode 3 Use the Delay Start More button on the panel to scroll through the available settings of your selected option eg t...

Page 32: ...ng a small amount of hot water to raise the temperature of the wash to approximately 20 C 1 Enter Option Adjustment mode refer to page 28 2 Select the Heavy cycle 3 Select Cold wash temperature by touching the Wash Temp button if not already selected 4 The digital display shows the temperature adjustment possible The default setting is which is the same temperature as the incoming water from the s...

Page 33: ...to spin up again To change the out of balance OOB recovery option 1 Enter Option Adjustment mode refer to page 28 2 Select the Delicate cycle 3 Touch the More button to turn automatic recovery or Wash Temp OOB Recovery EOC Beeps Factory Reset Changing the OOB routine End of cycle beeps The beeps signalling the end of the cycle can be increased or decreased The default setting is 5 beeps To modify ...

Page 34: ...display will show Touch and hold for 3 seconds to reset your washer to its factory settings Note this action will reset the washer to the default settings exit Option Adjustment mode and restart the washer in normal operating mode Touch Power to exit if you do not wish to reset your washer Wash Temp OOB Recovery EOC Beeps Factory Reset Changing the washer back to the factory default settings ...

Page 35: ...i clockwise 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 Important The agitator must be fully pushed onto the shaft when refitting Tighten the nut firmly by hand Ensure the agitator is not loose Cleaning the inside of your washer It is important that you occasionally clean the inside of your washer Your Fabric...

Page 36: ...cle If your washer is beeping continuously or giving a musical series of beeps refer to the Before you call for service section Automatic lint system Your washer has a self cleaning lint system The washer automatically separates the lint from the wash water traps the lint between the inner and outer bowls and flushes it out at the end of the wash Saving water energy and the environment Water effic...

Page 37: ...nnected to the correct taps The washer is not getting any cold water Ensure cold tap has been turned on Inlet hose filters may be blocked and should be cleaned or replaced There may be a kink in the hose Undo the hose to remove the kink and reattach Damaged hoses should be replaced Check inlet hoses are connected to the correct taps Cold water temperature exceeds recommended limits refer to Instal...

Page 38: ...ch refer to FabricSmart washer safety features Lid lock If the symptom persists call your Fisher Paykel dealer or Authorised Repairer The washer is overloaded The washer is overloaded and can not agitate Ensure the washer is stationary Remove items until the remaining ones can move freely Select a higher water level The washer has stopped The power was cut to the washer The washer will restart aut...

Page 39: ...your washer off at the power point 2 Wait 1 minute and turn it back on 3 Remove your wash load 4 Perform a Rinse cycle 5 If the washer 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 washer located on the rear of the washer before calling T...

Page 40: ...Clear blockages from inlet hose filters Delay Start is set Refer to page 25 for information about the Delay Start function 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 Washer could be siphoning To prevent siphoning ensure the drain hose does not extend mor...

Page 41: ... washer needs to determine the correct water level for the load Refer to the Wash options section for more information Some loads do not suit Auto water level eg pillows Manually select the most appropriate water level for the load Washer is making noises Banging Load is out of balance Press and redistribute the load Other noises Refer to the Caring for your washer section Small puddle coming from...

Page 42: ... manufacturer s recommended dosage White clothes are better washed separately Separate light and heavily soiled items as clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water Cold water wash is too cold Refer to page 30 Select the wash temperature according to soil type Blood and mud are better washed in cold water while oily soils are better washed in warmer water Overloading the washer Try reducing you...

Page 43: ...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 washer 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 page 20 and 33 Insufficient detergent for the ...

Page 44: ...ted 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 the wate...

Page 45: ...r s 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 Manufacturer s Warranty certificate should be shown when making any claim For Australian customers This Manufacturer s Warranty is an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Our goods come wit...

Page 46: ... 09 273 0656 Website www fisherpaykel com Postal address Fisher Paykel Appliances Ltd PO Box 58546 Botany Auckland 2163 If you need service Fisher Paykel has a network of independent Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairers whose fully trained technicians can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Your dealer or our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer in you...

Page 47: ...al number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance Product details can be found on the bottom left hand side of the console or back panel of the washer cabinet Registration Register your product with us so we can provide you with the best service possible To register your product visit our websit...

Page 48: ...n 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 NZ AU SG ROW ...

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