Fisher & Paykel WA1060 Series Installation Manual/User Manual Download

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CONTENTS

Introduction 3
Safety and warnings

Installation instructions

Before you do your first wash

Getting started quickly — WashSmart™ Eco washer

Getting started quickly — WashSmart™ washer

Getting started quickly — QuickSmart™ washer

Washer controls

Washer safety features

Eco-Active™ wash — WashSmart™ Eco washer only

Sorting 21
Loading 22
Detergent 23
Fabric softener

Wash cycles — WashSmart™ Eco washer

Wash cycles — WashSmart™ washer

Wash cycles — QuickSmart™ washer

Wash options

Customising wash cycles

Changing pre-set options

Caring for your washer

Before you call for service

Fault codes

Troubleshooting 46
Manufacturer’s Warranty

Customer Care

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Page 1: ...INSTALLATION GUIDE USER GUIDE NZ AU SG ROW WASHSMART ECO WASHSMART AND QUICKSMART WASHERS WA1060E WA8560E WA7560E WA1060G WA9060G WA8560G WA7060G WA7060M models ...

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Page 3: ...sher 27 Wash options 28 Customising wash cycles 33 Changing pre set options 34 Caring for your washer 41 Before you call for service 43 Fault codes 45 Troubleshooting 46 Manufacturer s Warranty 50 Customer Care 52 IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 specif...

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Page 5: ...est possible performance Your washer 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 Fisher Paykel washer makes it kinder on your wallet and the environment Please take the time to read these instructions carefully before you begin using your washer Foll...

Page 6: ... 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 trained and supporte...

Page 7: ...80 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 either side or wall 20 Includes adjustable mounted feet and the range of movement Applies either side WA7060 WA7560 WA8560 WA9060 WA1060 Maximum capacity...

Page 8: ...evel floor surface ensuring it has at least 20mm clearance on each side The washer must not be installed on any textured floor coverings eg carpets rugs In your 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 the...

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: ...let 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 valve The cap is available from your Fisher Paykel dealer or Fisher...

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 100mm 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 Leve...

Page 12: ...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 trained and supported service technician or our Customer Care Centre Refer to Customer Care section for contact details Note WA...

Page 13: ...e clear of the floor Refer to page 9 5 Have you performed the installation test cycle Refer to page 10 WashSmart washer and QuickSmart washer capacities The table below outlines what is included in a 7kg 7 5kg and 8 5kg wash load in accordance with AS NZS 2040 1 2005 WASH LOAD 7 kg 7 5 kg 8 5 kg Sheets double 2 3 3 Bath towels 6 4 5 Tablecloths 2 2 3 Shirts 3 4 5 T Shirts 4 5 5 Pillowcases 4 4 6 S...

Page 14: ...h new 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 ma...

Page 15: ...e by gently touching the wash cycle button of your choice refer to 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 as soon as the cycle ...

Page 16: ...h new 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 ma...

Page 17: ...ently touching the wash cycle button of your choice refer to 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 as soon as the cycle has fi...

Page 18: ...hly 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 manufacture...

Page 19: ... your QuickSmart washer 2 Select your desired wash cycle by gently touching the wash cycle button of your choice refer to 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 an...

Page 20: ... 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 to lock the buttons on your washer when not in use This will avoid accidental button push...

Page 21: ...your washer Do not try to disable the lid lock Ensure that children or infirmed persons are well supervised when around your 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 washer has been pre programmed to know when this potential hazard is created and drains the wash water...

Page 22: ...ction 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 Agitation wash top loader type wash If you have selected Eco Active On after recirculating the sudsy water through your clothes your WashSmart Eco washer will fill with just eno...

Page 23: ... 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 24: ...the mark on the agitator nearest 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 ite...

Page 25: ... 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 pod or liquid or powder detergent down the centre of the agitator Pre dissolving detergent in warm water before adding it to the was...

Page 26: ...up 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 the was...

Page 27: ... minutes Wool Warm Cold Spray Deep Rinse 700 rpm 4 minutes Allergy Recommended cycle for people with skin and other sensitivities 11 minutes 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 Refers to the agitation time in the wash part of the cycle not the total time taken t...

Page 28: ...5 minutes Wool Warm Cold Spray Deep Rinse 700 rpm 4 minutes Allergy Recommended cycle for people with skin and other sensitivities 11 minutes Regular Hot Spray 2 Deep rinses 1000 rpm 6 minutes Quick For washing lightly soiled garments in a faster time 5 minutes Regular Warm Cold Spray Deep Rinse 1000 rpm 2 minutes Refers to the agitation time in the wash part of the cycle not the total time taken ...

Page 29: ...htly soiled clothes 5 minutes Delicate Warm Spray Deep Rinse 300 rpm 2 minutes Wool Designed for machine washable woollen items 5 minutes Wool Warm Spray Deep Rinse 700 rpm 4 minutes Refers to the agitation time in the wash part of the cycle not the total time taken to complete a cycle Refers to the length of time when at the maximum spin speed The Regular cycle with High water level Warm wash tem...

Page 30: ... water in the bowl 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 c...

Page 31: ...t washer offers 3 wash temperatures Cold and Hot will be the temperature of the water supply Spin Speed Your washer offers 3 spin speeds WashSmart Eco washer has 1100 rpm 700 rpm and 300 rpm and WashSmart washer and QuickSmart washer have 1000 rpm 700 rpm and 300 rpm plus the additional No Spin option Simply increase or decrease your spin speed by touching the Spin Speed button Note some spin spee...

Page 32: ...ou 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 try to select this option on other cycles your wash...

Page 33: ... scroll through to your desired 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 fe...

Page 34: ...ding water proof and water resistant items on the Delicate 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 wool detergent Use...

Page 35: ...h cycle button you wish to customise eg Regular for 3 seconds You will hear 2 beeps and the screen will display 3 Select your preferred settings eg Low Cold 700 Eco Rinse 4 Touch the cycle button to store your settings You will hear a long beep to confirm the changes have been saved 5 Power off your washer To change your customised wash cycle simply repeat these steps WashSmart Eco washer and Wash...

Page 36: ...washer on at the wall but do not 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 35 shows how the wash cycle icons relate to the options you can change The Changing pre set options section explains the differen...

Page 37: ...e OOB recovery process and so on WashSmart Eco washer and WashSmart washer WashSmart Eco washer panel is shown Option Adjustment mode OOB Recovery OOB Recovery QuickSmart washer Option Adjustment mode 3 WashSmart Eco washer and WashSmart washer Use the Delay Start More button on the panel to scroll through the available settings of your selected option eg to increase or decrease the temperature of...

Page 38: ...er and WashSmart washer Touch the More button to increase or decrease to the desired temperature the temperature setting options will scroll around Each increment is equal to approximately 1 0 C QuickSmart washer Touch the Water Level button to increase or decrease to the desired temperature the temperature settings will scroll around Each increment is equal to approximately 2 0 C Wash Temp WashSm...

Page 39: ...h is the same temperature as the incoming water from the supply for cold water 5 To get Controlled Cold touch the More button until is displayed Your washer will now adjust the cold temperature to approximately 20 C Each of the remaining settings equals an approximate 1 0 C temperature increase or decrease from this point excluding 6 Touch POWER to save the setting if you wish to make no other cha...

Page 40: ... 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 option 1 Enter Option Adjustment mode refer to page 34 2 Select the Heavy cycle 3 WashSmart Eco washer and WashSmart washer Touch the Mo...

Page 41: ...for no beeps to sound at the end of the cycle the end of cycle beep options will scroll around QuickSmart washer Touch the Water Level button to increase or decrease the number of beeps or for no beeps to sound at the end of the cycle EOC Beeps WashSmart Eco washer and WashSmart washer WashSmart Eco washer panel is shown Modifying the number of beeps to signal the end of the cycle EOC Beeps QuickS...

Page 42: ... 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 Factory Reset WashSmart Eco washer WashSmart washer and QuickSmart washer WashSmart Eco washer panel is shown Changing the washer back to the...

Page 43: ... onto the shaft when refitting Tighten the nut firmly by hand Ensure the agitator is not loose Cleaning the inside of your washer If you use fabric softener or do regular cold water washing it is important that you occasionally clean the inside of your washer We recommend that you do not wash clothes during these procedures WashSmart Eco washer and WashSmart washer 1 Fill your washer with hot wate...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...d Touch Refer to Washer safety features Lid lock for more information If the symptom persists call your Fisher Paykel dealer or Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician 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 ...

Page 47: ... 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 trained and supported service technician 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 cal...

Page 48: ...n touched Inlet taps not turned on Check that both the hot and cold taps are turned on Blocked inlet hose filters Clear blockages from inlet hose filters Delay Start is set Refer to Wash options Delay start page 31 for more 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 standpip...

Page 49: ...ging pre set options Out of balance page 38 for more information to change the out of balance recovery mode Too much or too little water when filling on auto water level The washer needs to determine the correct water level for the load Refer to the Wash options section page 28 Some loads do not suit Auto water level eg pillows Manually select the most appropriate water level for the load Washer i...

Page 50: ...age for the manufacturers 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 Changing pre set options Wash temperatures page 37 Wash temperature not suited to soil type in load Blood and mud are better washed in cold water while oily soils are better washed in w...

Page 51: ...es 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 Fabric Softener and Caring for your washer pages 24 and 41 Insufficient detergent for the amount of so...

Page 52: ...he 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 waterhammer or power supplies 2 Providing instruction on use of the product or chang...

Page 53: ...e 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 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 Austral...

Page 54: ...twork of Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technicians that can carry out any service necessary on your appliance Our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician 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 1300 650 590 Fax 07 3826 929...

Page 55: ...r 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 website www fisherpaykel com Complete and keep for safe reference Model Serial No Purchase Date Purchaser Dea...

Page 56: ...ifications 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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