Fisher & Paykel MW513 - Manuals

3 Installation instructions Fig.3 Inlet hose ends Machine end Tap end Inlet hoses Note: new hose sets provided with the machine are to be used to connect the washer to the water mains. Old hose sets should not be re-used. 1 Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps (there are washers ...

4 Water supply Your cold water should not exceed 35°C and your hot water should not exceed 65°C. Temperatures above these may cause the machine to fault or cause damage to the machine. If you have an uncontrolled water heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating system) you should fit a Safe Valv...

5 Getting started Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel washing machine. We are very proud of this washer and trust it will serve you well for many years. At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic and energy efficient. Thousands of tonnes of ...

6 Using your WashSmart™ washer B. Fabric softener If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator (refer to page 21). Important! Fabric softener must not be used if you have selected the ECO or QUICK WASH option (refer to page 14). Place the load evenly aroun...

7 Using your WashSmart™ washer C. Power Press POWER to turn the machine on. D. Wash cycles Select the desired wash cycle by pressing the button. E. Wash options Select the WASH TEMPERATURE, WATER LEVEL, SPIN SPEED and other wash options (refer to pages 12 – 15). F. Advance Use to advance through to ...

8 Using your QuickSmart™ washer Place the load evenly around the agitator (refer to ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’, page 19). Remove fabric softener dispenser. A. Detergent Follow the instructions on the detergent package. Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of the clothes, as a guide to the c...

10 Lid lock Your washer has a lid lock, which locks when your machine is spinning. This ensures the lid cannot be opened during hazardous parts of the cycle, providing added safety for you and your family. The LID LOCK light (above the START/PAUSE button) comes on when the lid is locked to tell you ...

11 Wash cycles and options Default settings WashSmart™ model REGULAR HEAVY DUTY HAND WASH ALLERGY EASY IRON Wash time 12 min 15 min 6 min 12 min 9 min Wash action REGULAR HEAVY DUTY HAND WASH REGULAR REGULAR Wash temp* WARM/COLD WARM WARM/COLD HOT WARM/COLD Rinse Spray rinse + cold deep rinse Spray ...

12 To select the wash options WashSmart™ model 1 Select the wash cycle, temperature, water level and spin speed (refer to page 7). 2 Press the OPTIONS button if you want to choose ECO, SOAK or QUICK WASH (refer to pages 14 and 15). 3 Press START/PAUSE. QuickSmart™ model 1 Select the wash cycle, temp...

13 Water levels Fig.13 Water level guide on agitator 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 agi...

14 Wash options – saving water and time Eco WashSmart™ and QuickSmart™ models Use the ECO option to save water. The ECO option uses an Eco Spray rinse which has been specially designed to use at least 25% less water than a traditional rinse. Use this option when you want to use less detergent and le...

15 Wash options Soak WashSmart™ model only Use the SOAK option to soak clothes at the end of the wash phase or when you wish to re-use the wash water. When you select SOAK your washer will soak for a period of 2 hours before completing RINSE and SPIN. During SOAK your washer will agitate for a few s...

16 Wash options Washing bulky items Forcing large items into the machine may result in them being damaged during washing. Make sure there is enough room in the machine for items to move when being washed. Some items float up during the wash (eg duvets/doonas and pillows). If they sit too high they m...

17 Favourite cycle FAVOURITE cycle WashSmart™ model only The FAVOURITE cycle lets you programme your ideal wash cycle. It can be any wash cycle with any of its wash options and it can start from any point in the cycle. For instance, it may be a cycle to wash your gym gear or it may be a rinse and sp...

18 Customising the wash cycles To customise a cycle WashSmart™ model only You can program your washer to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the REGULAR cycle to a COLD wash or set HEAVY DUTY to include a SOAK. 1 Press POWER. 2 Press the wash c...

19 Before you wash Sorting To get the best wash results it pays to sort your clothes before washing. Care labels The care label will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed. Soil Sort clothes according to the type and amount of soil. Some soils suit warmer washes, eg oil...

20 Detergent Choosing the right detergent We recommend using domestic detergent. You can use powder or liquid. Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in your washer.When washing wool items, remember to use a detergent specifically recommended for woollens. How much detergent? Use ...

21 Fabric softener How the fabric softener is dispensed The fabric softener goes into the dispenser on the top of the agitator. During the rinse the machine spins to release the fabric softener, delivering it down the agitator stem as the machine fills for the final deep rinse. Note: ECO and QUICK W...

22 Changing pre-set options Option adjustment mode After using your washer a number of times you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. There are a number of pre-set options, which can be altered. In the WashSmart™ model the following pre-set options can be changed: The w...

24 Changing pre-set options Wash temperatures On the QuickSmart™ model the WARM temperature can be adjusted if you think it is too hot or too cold. Note: the hot temperature will be the same as the hot water supply temperature. On the WashSmart™ model all wash temperatures can be individually adjust...

25 Changing pre-set options Controlled cold WashSmart™ model only If your cold water temperature is very low you will not get a very effective wash. The CONTROLLED COLD option solves this problem by adding a small amount of hot water to raise the temperature of the wash to approximately 20 ° C. We h...

26 Changing pre-set options Out of balance recovery routine When your washer is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out of balance. If an out of balance load is detected, the machine will stop and re-try spinning up to three times. If it still senses an unbalanced load there are two options th...

27 Machine information Caring for your washer When you have finished Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst. Turn off the power at the wall. Cold water washing If you always use cold water, we recommend that a WARM or HOT wash be used at regular intervals, eg every 5...

28 Machine information Additional information Products that might damage your washer Concentrated bleaches, nappy sanitisers and hydrocarbon solvents (eg petrol and paint thinners) can cause damage to the paintwork and components of your washer. Be careful when washing garments stained with solvents...

29 Saving water Water saving tips Full loads are more efficient than part loads. Use the ECO option (refer to page 14). Adjust the RINSE option on REGULAR and HEAVY DUTY cycles ( WashSmart™ model), and REGULAR, HEAVY DUTY and WOOL cycles ( QuickSmart™ model) to one deep rinse (refer to page 24). Adj...

30 Saving water Manual suds save with syphon back If you have a large tub near your washing machine and a separate drain outlet, you can set up another method of reusing the water. The tub should hold a minimum of 100 litres or have an overflow. 1 Select SOAK on the first wash cycle. 2 At the end of...

31 If your washer beeps for help Your washer is capable of diagnosing its own problems. If your washer gives a musical series of beeps every 5 seconds it is telling you that it has a problem which you can solve using the checklist below. Musical series of beeps* every 5 seconds and... possible solut...

32 If your washer beeps for help LID LOCK light is flashing. Make sure the lid is closed.Press START/PAUSE (refer to page 10).If the symptom persists call your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Repairer. First RINSE or SPIN progress light is flashing as well as the SPIN SPEED light. Wash load...

33 Operating problems Pressing POWER does not turn the machine on. Is the power switched on at the wall?Switch the power off at the wall and wait 60 seconds before turning the power on again.Could your household power supply be at fault? Try plugging in another electrical appliance. Pressing START/P...

34 Wash problems Listed below are possible causes and solutions to some common wash problems. Creasing. Overloading the washer or dryer.Choose an EASY IRON or HAND WASH cycle ( WashSmart™ model), or a DELICATE cycle ( QuickSmart™ model) as these cycles have been designed to minimise creasing. Try se...

36 Manufacturer’s Warranty You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this Product covering parts and labour for servicing within the country of purchase. Fisher & Paykel undertakes to: Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for ma...

37 Manufacturer’s Warranty E Normal recommended maintenance as set out in the product’s user guide. F Repairs when the appliance has been dismantled, repaired or serviced by other than a Fisher & Paykel authorised repairer or the selling dealer. G Pick-up and delivery. H Transportation or travel...

38 Customer Care Before you call for service or assistance… Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: 1 Your appliance is correctly installed. 2 You are familiar with its normal operation. 3 You have read the problem solving at the back of the book. If after checking ...

39 Customer Care Product details Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Ltd. Model/Serial No. Date of Purchase Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country