Fisher & Paykel WH1060P, Installation Manual And User Manual

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WASH PREPARATION
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Your washer will be more efficient when washing larger loads, so try to collect enough
items to loosely fill the drum when the items are dry. Refer to ‘Wash cycle guide’ (page
19) for the recommended maximum load size of wash cycles.
IMPORTANT!
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Do not overload your washing machine beyond its rated capacity.
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Please do not under any circumstances wash an electric blanket in your washer unless
the care label specifically states it is safe to do so.
Do not wash curtains in this washer, as sunlight makes them brittle and they may
disintegrate during washing.
Adding detergent
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Use ‘ Low Sudsing ’ or ‘ Front Loader’ detergent, either liquid, powder or pods .
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If using liquid detergent, place it in the compartment labelled ‘MAIN WASH Liquid’
of the dispenser drawer.
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If you wish to use powdered detergent, place it in the compartment labelled
‘MAIN WASH Powder’.
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If you are using detergent pods place them at the back of the drum before you
load your clothing.
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If you wish to use the ‘Pre Wash’ option, place liquid or powder in the compartment
labelled ‘PRE WASH Liquid/Powder’.
Pods
Detergent pods are a ‘no mess’ alternative to powdered or liquid detergent. They must
be placed at the back of drum prior to loading your clothes to ensure they are activated
quickly in the wash. Do not place the pods in the drawer or on top of your clothes.
How much detergent?
The correct detergent dosage varies depending on the amount of soil in your load,
the size of the load and the water quality, so getting the correct dose takes some trial
and error. Use the instructions stated on the detergent package as a guide, then alter
the dosage according to the results.
If you overdose, you will get over foaming issues, but if you under-dose you will get poor
performance and over time your washer will start to smell as scum builds up inside it.
Detergent advice
1
If your washer smells, you are probably not using enough detergent for the soil level in
your loads. Run a ‘Drum Clean’ cycle and buy a better quality detergent or use a higher
dose. If you are using an ‘Eco’ detergent, alternate the use with a mainstream detergent.
2
Add the detergent BEFORE starting the cycle, close the dispenser and do not open it
while the cycle is running.
3
If you find foam leaking from your washer, check you are using a low sudsing or front
loader type detergent and check the quantity you are using against the detergent
manufacturers recommendation. You may need to reduce the amount you are using.
4
If you find liquid detergent does not dispense completely from the ‘MAIN WASH
Liquid’ compartment, try adding the liquid detergent to the ‘MAIN WASH Powder’
compartment for the next wash. (Note: only do this if ‘Pre Wash’ is not selected,
otherwise all detergent will be used in the pre wash).