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WASH CYCLES

Your washer has a number of wash cycles to suit your laundering needs. Selecting the 
most appropriate cycle for each particular wash load will help ensure you get the best 
wash result. 
The most energy efficient cycles are those that perform at lower temperatures and longer 
duration.

CYCLE

SUB-CYCLE

DESIGNED FOR

MAX.  

LOAD SIZE 

(kg)

WASH 

TEMP 

(°C)

SPIN 

SPEED 

(rpm)

Eco 40-60¹

n/a

A cycle for normally soiled cotton 
items that are washable at 40°C or 
60°C, as per the care label. These 
items can be washed together in 
the same cycle

9

40

1400

Mixed

n/a

A faster cycle designed for mixed 
loads with normal soil

9

30

(Cold-60)

1100

(0-1400)

Cottons

n/a

A cycle for normally soiled 
cotton garments

9

40

(Cold-90)

1400

(0-1400)

Delicates

n/a

A gentle wash with more 
water to care for lightly soiled 
delicate garments

4

30

(Cold-40)

500

(0-800)

Synthetics

A normal wash action for your 
everyday synthetics and poly-
cotton blends

4

40

(Cold-60)

1100

(0-1100)

Rinse

n/a

Items that require rinsing 
and spinning

9

Cold

1100

(0-1400)

Drum Clean

n/a

An extra hot cycle designed to 
clean your washer

n/a

90

1400

(1400)

Spin 

n/a

Spinning wet items

9

n/a

1100

(500-
1400)

20

°C

n/a

A cold concentrated wash with a 
fast spin

9

Cold

(Cold)

1100

(0-1400)

Sanitise

n/a

An extra hot concentrated wash 
with multiple rinses

9

75

1100

(0-1400)

Wool3

n/a

An extra gentle wash action for 
machine washable woollen items 
that complies with Woolmark 
Apparel Care criteria

2

40

(Cold-40) 

800

(0-800)

Quick

Quick 152

A cycle for freshening up of new or 
very lightly soiled garments

2

30 

(Cold-30) 

800

(0-1400)

Quick 30

(default)

A cycle for cleaning lightly soiled 
loads quickly

4

30

(Cold-30) 

800

(0-1400)

Steam 
Refresh

n/a

A cycle designed to remove 
creases and light odours from up 
to two shirts

2 shirts

n/a

n/a

Summary of Contents for WM1490P2

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE BI EU FRONT LOADER WASHING MACHINE WM1490P2 ...

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Page 3: ... pre set options 26 Factory reset 27 Caring for your washer 28 Before you call for service 33 Fault codes 35 Troubleshooting 36 Energy consumption and cycle times 41 Manufacturer s warranty 42 Customer care 42 European Directive 2012 19 EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE 44 CONTENTS Registration To register your product visit our website fisherpaykel com register ...

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Page 5: ...se of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved 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 Children of less than 3 years should be kept away unless continuously supervised z The washer should only be used for washing and rinsing of textiles where this is indicated on ...

Page 6: ...disintegrate during washing z The only user removable parts of the washer are the inlet hose s dispenser drawer and pump filter No other parts are designed to be removed by anyone other than a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician z Do not overload your washing machine beyond its rated capacity MODEL CODE MAXIMUM CAPACITY KG WM1490P2 9kg Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight o...

Page 7: ...n on again for five minutes to help facilitate unloading Door lock The door of your washer will lock when you press and will stay locked until the washer beeps at the end of the cycle ensuring safety for you and your family while your washer is operating To unlock the door during a cycle You can open the door to add or remove items during the wash by pressing The door will remain locked if the tem...

Page 8: ...tempt to do this if the water level in the washer is above the bottom of the door If there is a power failure during a wash cycle your washer will stop and the door will remain locked Locate the pump filter cover at the bottom right of your washer Place a coin or key in the slot and tilt it upwards to lever the cover open Pull the door release tab down from the ring Use a screwdriver tip pen or ke...

Page 9: ...5 Progress lights Indicate the current status of the wash cycle z All lights are illuminated at the start of the wash cycle z The light of the current status flashes and then turns off once completed 6 Delay Start Less More Press MORE to increase and LESS to decrease the delay start time 7 Optimise Wash Press to select ECO or SPEED 8 Wash Temp Press to increase or decrease wash water temperature 9...

Page 10: ...onditions CONTROL PANEL Press ADD A GARMENT wait until you hear the door unlock 1 Press for three seconds When activated is illuminated Open the door and add or remove items Close the door and press to restart the cycle 2 Press POWER then press and hold for three seconds This will activate the control panel Wash cycles and options can now be selected If a button is pressed while KEYLOCK is activat...

Page 11: ... and you want to pause your washer If KEYLOCK is ON and you want to power OFF your washer at any time CONTROL PANEL Press POWER To pause your washer at any time during the cycle press and hold for three seconds then press ...

Page 12: ...r lightly soiled delicate garments 4 30 Cold 40 500 0 800 Synthetics A normal wash action for your everyday synthetics and poly cotton blends 4 40 Cold 60 1100 0 1100 Rinse n a Items that require rinsing and spinning 9 Cold 1100 0 1400 Drum Clean n a An extra hot cycle designed to clean your washer n a 90 1400 1400 Spin n a Spinning wet items 9 n a 1100 500 1400 20 C n a A cold concentrated wash w...

Page 13: ...energy and water consumption for washing cottons 2To select QUICK 15 turn the dial to QUICK and select SPEED mode under OPTIMISE WASH 3Woolmark Apparel Care The wool wash cycle of this machine has been approved by The Woolmark Company for the washing of machine washable wool products provided that the products are washed according to the instructions on the garment label and those issued by the ma...

Page 14: ...ding on level of soiling and size of 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 Detergent advice Add the detergent BEFORE starting the cycle close the dispenser and do not open it while the cycle is running If you find foam leaking from your washer check you are using a low sudsing or front loader t...

Page 15: ...red or liquid detergent They must be placed at the back of the drum prior to loading your clothes This will ensure they are activated quickly in the wash Do not place pods in the detergent dispenser drawer or on top of your clothes Pods Pre Wash When you select PRE WASH the pre wash compartment is flushed at the start of the cycle For more information refer to Wash cycle options PRE WASH will not ...

Page 16: ...f you wish to use powdered detergent the liquid detergent compartment MUST be removed from the dispenser drawer Press down in the middle until it clicks back into place Add fabric softener to the middle compartment of the dispenser marked with a Fabric softener should not be used if you have selected the STEAM REFRESH or any QUICK cycle The washer will automatically flush the fabric softener durin...

Page 17: ...nt should be washed Before you load z Check pockets for items that could damage your clothes or get caught in the washer z Close zippers hooks and eyes and other fastenings ie fasten the opening of duvet doona covers and remove loose bra wires 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 trea...

Page 18: ...ate fabrics like lace Delicates 30 C Silk garments Delicates 30 C Jeans Mixed Cold or 30 C Highly coloured items Mixed Cold or 30 C Whites cotton items Cottons 1400 or 1100 rpm spin 40 C or 60 C Sensitive skin or extra rinsing requirements Cottons Rinse 40 C Asthma allergies Cottons Rinse 60 C Handkerchiefs nappies bedding and facemasks Sanitise 75 C Lightly soiled items Quick Quick 30 or 15 30 C ...

Page 19: ...s selected along with the default wash cycle settings 1 Open the detergent drawer Pour liquid or powder detergent in the draw or place the pod in the drum Pre dissolving detergent in warm water when washing can improve the performance of the liquid and powder detergent Customise your wash as needed by selecting specific temperature and spin speeds Refer to Wash cycle options for more information 4...

Page 20: ...the Wash cycle options section 5 Press 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 finished Failure to follow the advice in this guide may result in damage to your garments and your expectations of wash performance may not be met ...

Page 21: ...ive home 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 1 Press to confirm your selection and start the countdown The display screen will show the time until the cycle is set to begin 2 Press MORE to increase the delay time and LESS to decrease the time or turn DELAY START off ...

Page 22: ...the spins that are within the wash and rinse portions of the cycle only the final spin will not be completed Wash Temp Your washer has five wash temperatures COLD 30 C 40 C 60 C and 90 C Some temperatures are not available on some cycles as a safeguard for your clothes eg temperatures above 40 C on the DELICATE cycle The washer will fill with both hot and cold water if possible to achieve the sele...

Page 23: ...O has been selected Use liquid or powdered detergent in the PRE WASH compartment The compartment is flushed at the start of the cycle Rinse If you have a particularly dirty load or you have sensitive skin and wish to give your clothes an extra rinse select RINSE from the WASH BOOST options Your load will undergo an extra rinse to get rid of any residual detergent or soil in the items RINSE will no...

Page 24: ... cycle to default to 40 C or set the COTTONS cycle to include WASH RINSE or WRINKLE FREE 1 Press POWER to activate your washer 2 Turn the dial to select the wash cycle you wish to customise eg MIXED Press and hold the button of the option you want to customise eg WASH TEMP for three seconds You will hear two quick beeps and the wash cycle icon will flash The screen will display SET 3 ...

Page 25: ...USTOMISING A WASH CYCLE 4 Continue to select any other options you wish to customise for this cycle Press to save your customised cycle 5 Select your preferred setting for the option then press to save A long beep will sound to confirm that your changes have been saved ...

Page 26: ...shing indicating that the temperature of the water will now be the same as the incoming water from the cold supply 1 2 3 Turn your washer on at the wall but do not press Press and hold the and WASH TEMP buttons together for three seconds You will hear a quick beep and SET will appear on the screen indicating you have entered option adjustment mode If you always use COLD or CONTROLLED COLD water we...

Page 27: ...following the steps below To reset your washer to factory default settings 1 Select the SPIN cycle 2 Press MORE LESS and OPTIONS buttons together for three seconds Def will appear on the screen and the washer will beep Your washer will now be reset to factory default settings ...

Page 28: ...nplug the washer from the power socket Aside from the detergent dispenser water hose s and the pump filter no other parts are designed to be removed from the washer for cleaning Do not attempt to remove any other part of the washer Cleaning the control panel and outer surfaces of the washer Use a soft damp cloth to wipe all surfaces and wipe dry Avoid using chemical or scouring cleaners as these w...

Page 29: ...o not leave any metal objects in the drum as these may rust and cause staining Leave the door to your washer open when it is not in use to allow the washer to dry out otherwise it will develop unpleasant odours When leaving the door open like this it is extremely important that children and pets are kept away from the washer so they cannot be accidentally trapped inside it Cleaning the hose s Each...

Page 30: ... to remind you to clean your washer If your washer starts to smell this is a sign that you should complete a DRUM CLEAN cycle We recommend that you do not have any items in the washer when you run this cycle Add the washing machine cleaner directly into the MAIN DETERGENT COMPARTMENT Follow the manufacturer s instructions Press to start the cycle 1 2 3 Press POWER to turn your washer on and select...

Page 31: ...and refit the hose back into the housing Turn the power off and unplug the washer Use a coin to open the filter cover place the edge of the coin into the slot and tilt upwards whilst levering the cover open 2 1 Replace the filter by turning clockwise until the turning handle stops in the vertical position and cannot be turned further Remove the filter by turning anti clockwise Clean and rinse unde...

Page 32: ...nd wring items out thoroughly before placing them in the washer Moving your washer Make sure any water in the washer is drained out This can be done by cleaning out the pump filter refer to Cleaning the pump filter Saving water energy and the environment Water efficient washing machines will save you money but it is also worth thinking about energy use recycling water and the environment Some opti...

Page 33: ...ected to the hot valve and there is no connection to the cold valve the washer will not fill Check the inlet hose s filters are not blocked the hose s are not kinked and are attached correctly Check that the drain hose is not too low or pushed into the standpipe too far This will cause the water to siphon out of the washer Check that the cold water temperature does not exceed the 35 C temperature ...

Page 34: ...osing the detergent Check the standpipe height for the drain is a minimum of 600mm Door is locked The temperature in the drum is over 60 C therefore it is not safe to open the door Wait until the temperature drops below 60 C Check the water level in the drum If the level is above the bottom of the door seal the door cannot be opened Use the ADD A GARMENT button if you wish to add or remove items I...

Page 35: ...back on 3 Check your washer is correctly levelled Refer to your installation guide 4 Remove your wash load 5 Perform a RINSE cycle 6 If the fault re occurs repeat steps 1 and 2 7 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 Customer Care for details Record the fault code number displayed and the ...

Page 36: ...cap is installed on the hot valve on the washer Hot and cold taps not connected to the corresponding valve on the washer Check the cold tap is connected to the cold valve on the washer and the hot tap is connected to the hot valve Blocked hose filters Check the tap end of the inlet hose s for blockages Inlet hose s leaking twisted or damaged Check the inlet hose s for leaks or damage Check that th...

Page 37: ...re distribute the load and remove items if necessary Close the door and select the SPIN SPEED adjust the spin speed if necessary and press to start the washer Suds build up Check the amount of detergent used reduce if necessary Too many soap suds Incorrect type of detergent used Use low sudsing front loader detergent only refer to Detergent and softener Too much detergent used Ensure the correct d...

Page 38: ...s a blockage Clean the fabric softener dispenser compartment refer to Cleaning the dispenser drawer Dispenser over loaded with detergent Clean out remaining detergent Refer to Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer Composition of the powder detergent makes it difficult to dispense Dissolve detergent with water to aid with dispensing Washing very wet at the end of the cycle Cycle selected not appr...

Page 39: ...unt of dirt refer to Wash cycles Insufficient detergent Ensure the correct dose of detergent is used for the load size and soil level Refer to Detergent and Softener Washer overloaded Ensure the washer is not overloaded in terms of its capacity or the cycle selected refer to Loading Items require a longer wash time Select WASH or PRE WASH option Load was particularly dirty Select the PRE WASH opti...

Page 40: ...ot sorted correctly Separate larger items from smaller items Washer loaded incorrectly Load items loosely and individually into the washer ie not folded Incorrect cycle for load type selected Use the SYNTHETICS or STEAM REFRESH cycle for items that crease easily Overloaded in terms of its capacity or the cycle selected Refer to wash cycles for recommended maximum load size Delicate items Wash pant...

Page 41: ...7 31 0 570 41 2 53 9 1400 58 30 0 730 62 3 48 Cottons 9 1400 52 60 2 043 106 2 30 Mixed 9 1100 66 30 0 470 78 0 59 20 C 9 1100 58 20 0 257 82 2 06 Quick 4 800 84 30 0 357 60 0 30 ENERGY CONSUMPTION KWH Off mode 0 49 Left on mode 0 49 Information on product Energy Labeling and Eco design can be found in the European Product Database EPREL at the following link http eprel ec europa eu The below valu...

Page 42: ... address Fisher Paykel Appliances Ltd Turing House Ortensia Drive Milton Keynes MK17 8LX In Ireland if you need assistance Call the Fisher Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer Care Consultants Toll Free 1800 625174 or 01 807 7960 Website fisherpaykel com Postal address Fisher Paykel Appliances Ltd Unit 2D Corporate Park Swords Dublin For details of your 5 year manufacturer s...

Page 43: ...e necessary on your appliance Our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher Paykel trained and supported service technician in your area Or you can book one online at fisherpaykel com uk help and support or fisherpaykel com ie help and support If you call write or contact us via our website please provide your name and address model number serial number date of purchase and a complete descriptio...

Page 44: ...appliance cannot be treated as household waste It shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment Disposal of the appliance shall be carried out in accordance with the local environment regulations for waste disposal and ensure the refrigerant circuit is not damaged For more detailed information about treatment recovery and recycling...

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Page 48: ...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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