Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart Installation Instructions And User Manual Download

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Detergent

How much to use?

Concentrate Powder

Machine size

Medium

Large

Water level/load

Number of scoops

High

1 1/3 scoops

1 ½ scoops

Medium high

1 heaped scoop

1 1/3 scoops

Medium

1 scant scoop

1 scoop

Medium low

2/3 scoop

¾ scoop

Low

¼ scoop

1/3 scoop

Standard powder

Machine size

Medium

Large

Water level/load

Based on a metric cup

High

1 cup

Medium high

¾ cup

1 cup

Medium

2/3 cup

¾ cup

Medium low

½ cup

Low

¼ cup

1/3 cup

Liquid

Machine size

Medium

Large

Water level/load

Number of caps

High

1 ¼ caps

1 ½ caps

Medium high

1 cap

1 ¼ caps

Medium

¾ cap

1 cap

Medium low

½ cap

¾ cap

Low

¼ cap

1/3 cap

Note: also follow the detergent manufacturers recommendations for dosage.

Summary of Contents for FabricSmart

Page 1: ...NZ AU SG Installation instructions and User guide FabricSmart clothes washer ...

Page 2: ...0 watt light bulb left on for an hour Direct drive motor Our revolutionary direct drive motor is capable of infinite wash actions continuously adjusting its speed to the movement of your clothes removing dirt while caring for the fabric delivering the ultimate wash Reliability FabricSmart has no mechanical brake pulleys or gears which means fewer moving parts and greater reliability Eco Active was...

Page 3: ... End of Cycle Beeps Re set Defaults Display 18 Lifestyles cycles 19 Wash Advance and Temperature 22 Sorting and loading 23 Washing difficult items 24 Detergent 25 Fabric softener 27 Caring for your clothes washer 28 Machine information 29 If your FabricSmart beeps for help 30 Operating problems 32 All about wash problems 33 Manufacturer s Warranty 34 Customer Care 36 Contents Important SAVETHESEIN...

Page 4: ...a level surface and not on any textured floor coverings eg carpet rugs to ensure that the opening at the bottom of the machine is not obstructed In your clothes washer you will find 1 hose guide 2 inlet hoses Drain hose 1 Carefully pull the grey 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 stand...

Page 5: ...eplacing the inlet hoses every 5 years Hoses should be checked from time to time and replaced if any wear cuts bulges or kinks are identified or leaks are found Levelling your machine It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure even spin performance 1 Move the machine to its final position we suggest a minimum clearance of 20 mm each side 2 Adjust the feet by winding down or up to suit so the m...

Page 6: ...sher safety This clothes washer is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or those lacking experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction about use of the washer by a person responsible for their safety Your FabricSmart can be opened while it is filling and agitating Once agitation is complete the lid...

Page 7: ...m a Fisher Paykel Authorised Repairer Before you start it is a good idea to go through the following checklist 1 Has the basepacker been removed 2 Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked H Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked C 3 Is the drain hose threaded through the U bend with no more than 20 mm extended and onto your standpipe 4 Are the rubber inserts secured into the ...

Page 8: ...started quickly 2 Touch to activate your FabricSmart washer 3 The screen in the middle of the panel will display the wash cycles and options available your wash selections wash progress during the cycle and how long the wash has to go The first screen to appear after the Welcome screen is How Dirty 4 Use the scroll buttons to select the soil level that best suits your load Note these buttons are a...

Page 9: ...clothes washer control panel Wash cycles There are four Fabric Care cycles and 13 specially designed Lifestyles cycles to make washing simpler and easier Fabric Care Lifestyles Favourite Family Sports Stains Extras Auto Sensing Save your favourite wash settings to create your ideal cycle Nappy Rinse Sweaty Chocolate Bowl Clean Easy Iron Duvet Doona Muddy Tomato Max Wash Wool Allergy Sports Shoes B...

Page 10: ...tomato use one of the STAINS cycles refer to pages 21 and 22 Once you have selected the soil level all you need to do is touch to begin the wash The machine will automatically sense the correct water level and wash action for your load the default cycle is AUTO SENSING We recommend letting the machine do the thinking for you However if you wish to customise some wash options please refer to pages ...

Page 11: ...olution of detergent and water rapidly targets stains and soils at the fibre level boosting soil removal and accelerating the wash process Wash 2 Agitation wash top loader type wash After recirculating the sudsy water through the clothes for 2 5 minutes your FabricSmart washer will fill with just enough cool water to suspend the clothes in solution Your washer will then sense the average fabric ty...

Page 12: ...oftener that is if you do not want to use the Automatic Fabric Softener Dispenser The chart below shows the stages when the lid is locked unlocked Eco Active Unlocked Fill Unlocked Agitate Unlocked Spray Rinse Locked Deep Rinse Unlocked Spin Locked Important If the lid is left open the machine will be unable to lock the lid and the cycle will be halted The machine will beep and a message will appe...

Page 13: ...washer is look on the rear of the topdeck where the word Large or Medium will be embossed Traditional wash is a conventional wash where clothes are agitated in a bowl of water at the temperature selected Total water consumption Machine Size Fill for High Spray and Deep Rinse Save Water Eco Spray 1 Deep Rinse 2 Deep Rinses Large 93 L 178 L 150 L 110 L 165 L 215 L Medium 75 L 150 L 130 L 100 L 140 L...

Page 14: ...epeat steps 1 3 5 Start the machine by touching Note if you wish to change any of the wash options while your machine is running you will need to touch before trying to change an option To customise a wash option You can program your FabricSmart washer to remember the wash options you prefer For instance you may want to set your washer to always select a warmer wash temperature 1 Touch the button ...

Page 15: ...r level is not high enough it will fill with more water and recheck the level Your washer may occasionally add water during agitation This is to maintain the water level due to the release of air trapped in the garments For some loads you may want to manually select the water level When washing an unusual load such as large bulky garments or pillows we recommend you manually set the water level or...

Page 16: ...untdown To cancel the countdown touch again Note be careful if using DELAY START for non colourfast clothes that are damp as the dye may transfer and or run Drip Dry Selecting DRIP DRY will pause the washer at the end of the rinse allowing you to remove drip dry garments before the washer goes into final spin The washer will beep and display a message to tell you that it is waiting for another ins...

Page 17: ...se by a further 25 Try using this option when you want to use less detergent and less water If you have low water pressure or sensitive skin it is better to use the SAVE WATER option Neither of these save water options are designed to be used with fabric softener as they do not have a second deep rinse to dispense the softener correctly There are some loads that may not suit being washed using SAV...

Page 18: ...ment is approximately 2 C Touch to confirm your selection Auto Water Level If you are not satisfied with the water level that your FabricSmart washer fills to on auto water level you can increase or decrease the fill level that auto will select Access the SETTINGS menu refer above Select AUTO WATER LEVEL Use the scroll buttons to move the cursor through the boxes to decrease or increase the fill l...

Page 19: ...fabric softener A shower rinse does not include a deep rinse therefore cannot dispense fabric softener correctly Easy Iron Spin Speed The Easy Iron Fabric Care option is designed with a slow spin speed 330 rpm However if you wish to have a faster spin speed you can program the Easy Iron cycle to have a medium spin speed 670 rpm Access the SETTINGS menu refer to page 16 Select EASY IRON SPIN SPEED ...

Page 20: ...eaves our factory Access the SETTINGS menu refer to page 16 Select RESET DEFAULTS Select YES to reset to the factory default Display Brightness You can adjust the brightness of your display screen to suit your individual needs Access the SETTINGS menu refer to page 16 Select DISPLAY Select BRIGHTNESS Use the scroll buttons to increase or decrease the screen brightness Touch to confirm your selecti...

Page 21: ...dium soil level and the ECO SAVE WATER rinse option see Save Water page 15 Easy Iron Delicate garments often crease easily so they need a minimum amount of spinning at a very slow spin speed EASY IRON will automatically change the rinse to a double deep rinse and select a short slow spin 330 rpm to minimise creasing Selecting the EASY IRON option is not only for delicate clothes it can also be use...

Page 22: ...ppy sanitisers from cloth nappies consisting of a slow spin deep rinse and a spray rinse refer to information on Nappy Sanitisers Bleach in Washing Difficult Items page 24 Duvet Doona Duvets and doonas are difficult items to wash as they are bulky and often float out of the water during the wash refer to Washing Bulky Items page 24 The DUVET DOONA cycle is a traditional delicate wash with a double...

Page 23: ...e the effects This cycle consists of a cold Eco Active wash cold agitate and has a double deep rinse and a fast spin Stains There are a number of stains that need special treatments due to their unique compositions Some water temperatures actually set in stains rather than remove them Use these Lifestyle cycles to care for these specific stains Chocolate Chocolate is a complex mixture of fats prot...

Page 24: ...rt the cycle at a particular stage Wash advance is a good option if you want to skip certain parts of the cycle perfect if you only want to rinse spin clothes or if you want to prewash clothes etc Scroll to the part of the cycle you wish to start from then touch The PREWASH option is a cold 4 minute prewash for extra dirty loads Your FabricSmart will beep when finished draining and display a messa...

Page 25: ...ure that these items do not snag on other clothes Mend any torn garments Tears or holes may become larger during washing Remove any loose bra wires as they can damage your washing machine and or dryer Pre treat any stains Make sure you use an appropriate surface to apply treatments Do not use the lid or top of the machine as damage may occur to these surfaces Load clothes evenly For a balanced loa...

Page 26: ...nce 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 To prevent an out of balance load and splashing we recommend washing these items on the DUVET DOONA cycle in LIFESTYLES FAMILY or the HANDWASH cycle in FABRIC CARE and manually selecting the water level to suit the load si...

Page 27: ...right amount of detergent is about halfway through the agitation There should be a thin layer of foam over the surface of the water Lots of foam during agitation means too much detergent has been used while no foam means not enough detergent has been used and the soil and lint can settle back on the clothes or in the washing machine During the detergent activating wash the first phase of an Eco Ac...

Page 28: ...p Low scoop 1 3 scoop Standard powder Machine size Medium Large Water level load Based on a metric cup High 1 cup 1 cup Medium high cup 1 cup Medium 2 3 cup cup Medium low cup cup Low cup 1 3 cup Liquid Machine size Medium Large Water level load Number of caps High 1 caps 1 caps Medium high 1 cap 1 caps Medium cap 1 cap Medium low cap cap Low cap 1 3 cap Note also follow the detergent manufacturer...

Page 29: ...warm soapy water Scrud Scrud is the name given to the waxy build up that can occur within any washer when the 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 ...

Page 30: ...n the centre of the agitator by turning anti clockwise The agitator must be fully pushed on to the shaft when refitting Tighten the nut firmly by hand Ensure the agitator is not loose Important The agitator must be fully pushed onto the shaft when refitting Tighten the plastic nut firmly by hand Ensure the agitator is not loose Cleaning the inside of your washer If you use fabric softener or only ...

Page 31: ...d that the water has drained before spinning During drain your washer will turn the pump off and on about every 10 seconds This is to help prevent foreign objects getting caught in the pump Beeps Your washer will beep at the end of the cycle and if you have used Drip Dry or Prewash If your machine is beeping continuously or giving a musical series of beeps refer to page 30 Products that might dama...

Page 32: ...e is stationary and manually redistribute the load Check machine is level see Installations Instructions page 3 I am not getting any HOT WATER Hot water supply is not hot enough to maintain the wash temperature you have selected Select a lower wash temperature Inlet hose screens may be blocked There may be a kink in the hose refer to page 3 Hot tap has not been turned on Inlet hoses connected to t...

Page 33: ...e 2 I have TOO MANY SUDS 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 about 20 minutes Rinse clothes using a deep rinse or run through another cycle I can t LOCK THE LID Make sure the lid is closed Touch START PAUSE refer to page 10 If the symptom persists call your Fisher Paykel Dealer or Authorised Repairer Sin...

Page 34: ...r level or refer to page 16 to adjust the Auto fill level WASH WATER Temperature is not warm The FabricSmart washer fills in two stages The first phase of the wash fills with water at the temperature you have selected The second phase of the wash uses cool water to finish the fill so the final wash water temperature will be much cooler than the temperature you selected refer to Eco Active wash pag...

Page 35: ...used by the interaction of fabric softener and detergent can flake off and mark clothes refer to Scrud page 27 Not enough detergent for the amount of soil on the clothes can result in grey marks on clothes refer to Detergent pages 25 and 26 LINTING Wash lint givers eg towels flannelette sheets separately from lint collectors eg synthetics Overloading the washer Not enough detergent to hold the lin...

Page 36: ...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 37: ... 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 38: ...ealer 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 If you need service Fisher Paykel has a network of qualifi...

Page 39: ...37 Customer Care Product details Fisher Paykel Appliances Ltd Model Serial No Date of Purchase Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country ...

Page 40: ... reserved The 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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