Page 3 - CONTENTS; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Registration
1 Introduction 3Safety and warnings 4 Installation instructions 5 Before your first wash 13 Safety features 14 Control panel 15 Detergent and softener dispenser 17 Getting started quickly 18 Wash cycles 19 Wash preparation 20 Customising wash cycle 23 Caring for your washer 26 Before you call for se...
Page 5 - Welcome; INTRODUCTION
3 Welcome Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel clothes washer. We are 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 environment-friendly. Your washer has numerous wash cy...
Page 6 - SAFETY AND WARNINGS; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 SAFETY AND WARNINGS ! WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard If you are using an extension cord or a portable electrical outlet device (eg multi-socket outlet box), ensure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact with water or moisture. Failure to do so may result in death or electrica...
Page 7 - Removing the packaging; Failure to remove these will result in damage to the machine.; To remove the bolts; INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
5 Accessories Please check if you received the following accessories with your Fisher & Paykel washer. You will find them inside the drum or attached to the packaging. ● ● 2 x Inlet hose(s) ● ● 1 x Inlet valve cap ● ● 1 x Drain hose guide ● ● 1 x Installation guide and User guide ● ● 1 x Spanner...
Page 9 - Product dimensions; TOP VIEW; FRONT VIEW
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 Product dimensions PRODUCT DIMENSIONS mm A Overall height of product 850 B Overall width of product 600 C Overall depth of product (including dial and door when closed) 665 D Depth with door open 1110 E Minimum door clearance to adjacent wall 340 Standpipe height min. 800...
Page 11 - Hot ‘N’ Safe Valves available are:; Adjustable between 35°C – 55°C
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 If you have an uncontrolled water heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating system) you should fit a Hot ‘N’ Safe Valve. This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within safe limits. Hot ‘N’ Safe Valves available are: RMC TVA 50HF RMC TVA 75HFS Adjustable be...
Page 12 - Placing the drain hose in a stand pipe or tub
10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Draining Placing the drain hose in a stand pipe or tub 1 To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe, the hose guide must be fitted to the drain hose. The height of the standpipe or tub should be between 800 – 1200mm. 2 Secure the hose guide so it cannot be dislodg...
Page 13 - Electrical connection; Hose Inlet Large Bore
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 11 Electrical connection 1 This appliance must be connected to a 220V – 240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, minimum 10A electrical supply. 2 Release the power cord (transit bolts must be removed). 3 Remove and discard the plastic pin cover and plug into a wall socket. 4 Connect the app...
Page 14 - Completing the installation
12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Completing the installation Installation test cycle IMPORTANT! Do this before you wash any items in your washer. This is to check that your washer is installed correctly and that it is functioning properly prior to use. We recommend to do an initial manual wash with a ha...
Page 15 - BEFORE YOUR FIRST WASH; accordingly if you have gone through the
13 BEFORE YOUR FIRST WASH Before you start, mark ( ) accordingly if you have gone through the checklist below: 1 Have the packaging and transit bolts been removed? 2 Is the drain hose threaded through the hose guide ‘U bend’ (with no more than 20mm extended) and hooked into your standpipe or t...
Page 16 - SAFETY FEATURES; Door lock; Unlocking the door during the cycle; Opening the door during a power failure; Your washer also has the following protective measures:
14 SAFETY FEATURES Door lock The door of your washer will lock once you touch and will stay locked until the machine beeps at the end of the cycle, ensuring safety for you and your family while your machine is operating. Unlocking the door during the cycle You can open the door to add or remove item...
Page 17 - CONTROL PANEL
15 CONTROL PANEL 1 POWER Press to turn the washer ON/OFF. 2 Keylock Touch to disable all buttons on the display panel, except ‘POWER’ button. This prevents accidental button presses. 3 SmartTouch™ Control Dial Rotate to select your desired wash cycle. 4 Digital display screen Shows the following: ● ...
Page 18 - Time to Go; Once the ‘Add a Garment’ button is touched, the; Keylock; To turn Keylock mode ON or OFF when the washer is powered on:
16 CONTROL PANEL Time to Go ‘Time to go’ shows approximately the time remaining of the cycle you are currently running. This allows the user to get a glance of when washing will be done. The overall cycle time can vary depending on several factors, such as water flow rate, water pressure (whether ho...
Page 19 - Make sure that the dispenser drawer is completely; DETERGENT AND SOFTENER DISPENSER
17 The washer has 2 main wash compartments for liquid and powdered detergents, a fabric softener compartment, and a pre wash compartment for liquid or powdered detergent. ● ● MAIN WASH liquid detergent compartment ( A ) Stores liquid detergent that mixes with water flushed into the compartment as th...
Page 20 - GETTING STARTED QUICKLY; and wash performance may not be met.
18 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY 1 Sort your wash load carefully. ● ● Separate white/light colours from dark colours. ● ● Wash new, highly coloured and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer. ● ● Refer to ‘Sorting your load’ (page 20). 2 Load your clothes individually into the wash drum. C...
Page 21 - WASH CYCLES; Wash cycle guide
19 WASH CYCLES Wash cycle guide 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. CYCLE DESIGNED FOR DESCRIPTION MAX. LOAD SIZE (kg) DEFAULT WASH TEMP. (°C) MAX. WAS...
Page 22 - WASH PREPARATION
20 WASH PREPARATION Sorting your load Sort items according to colour, fabric type, and soil type. Wash fine, delicate fabrics separately from thick, heavy fabrics. Always separate coloured items from whites, especially when they are new. Colour run could be an issue if you wash items at higher tempe...
Page 23 - Use ‘
21 WASH PREPARATION Loading 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! ● ● Do not overload your wa...
Page 24 - Adding fabric softener; Fabric softener advice
22 WASH PREPARATION Adding fabric softener ● ● If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the compartment labelled ‘FABRIC SOFTENER’. The washer will automatically flush the fabric softener during the rinse part of the cycle. ● ● Use it sparingly. Measure it carefully and do not use more than 2...
Page 25 - CUSTOMISING WASH CYCLE; Delay start; To programme a ‘Delay Start’ time:; Wash Temp
23 CUSTOMISING WASH CYCLE Delay start The ‘Delay Start’ option enables you to delay the start of the wash cycle from between 5 minutes and 12 hours. Times you can select are 5 min, 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, then hourly up to 12 hours. This can be useful to time your washing to finish when you arrive h...
Page 26 - Pre Wash
24 Spin Speed ● ● Touch the ‘Spin Speed’ button repeatedly to select among four spin speeds (500 rpm, 800 rpm, 1000 rpm and 1200 rpm), plus an additional ‘No Spin’ option. – Select ‘No Spin’ to end the cycle after the rinse to remove items you wish to drip dry. The washer will complete the spins wit...
Page 27 - Options; Wrinkle Free; Reset defaults; Turn the dial to select ‘Spin’.
25 Options ● ● Touch the ‘Options’ button repeatedly to select between ‘Wrinkle Free’ and ‘Eco’. Wrinkle Free We recommend you remove the clothes from the washer immediately after the completion of the cycle to minimise wrinkling and creasing of items and to prevent dye run. However, if you will not...
Page 28 - Cleaning the control panel and outer surfaces of the washer; Cleaning the dispenser drawer; CARING FOR YOUR WASHER
26 When you have finished using your washer ● ● Unplug the machine from the power socket. ● ● Wipe around the door and in the rubber gasket to remove any remaining water and foreign matter. ● ● Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst. Cleaning your washer Before you s...
Page 29 - Cleaning the inside of your washer; icon will; Cleaning the drum and the door
27 Cleaning the inside of your washer It is important that you regularly clean the inside of your washer using the ‘Drum Clean’ cycle. After 100 cycles the icon will flash every time you turn your washer on to remind you to do this. If your washer starts to smell this is a sign that you should compl...
Page 31 - BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE; User warnings; Check this chart before you call for service.; USER WARNINGS; Touch and hold the ‘Keylock’ button for 2 seconds.
29 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE User warnings Your washer is capable of diagnosing a number of its own problems. In most cases, your washer will sound a continuous series of beeps and display a code when it has a problem that you can correct yourself. All control panel lights will turn off and the co...
Page 32 - Machine will stop and flash; Close the door fully and touch
30 BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE USER WARNINGS AND DESCRIPTIONS WHAT TO DO Too many suds Machine will stop and flash while waiting for suds to dissipate. The machine will not beep during this time. When the suds have dissipated the machine will automatically restart. If a suds event has occurred durin...
Page 33 - FAULT CODES
31 FAULT CODES When you hear a series of beeps continuously, all the lights on the control panel are turned off and a number appears on the display display, a fault has occurred. The washer will automatically enter this mode if a fault occurs. The fault code will be displayed as followed by a number...
Page 34 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Solving operating problems; Washer not
32 TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a list of problems you may encounter when using this appliance and some suggestions that may help to correct the problem. If you still have problems, please contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician. Solving operating problems PROBL...
Page 37 - Solving wash problems; Do not overload washer.
35 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving wash problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Creasing. Washer overloaded. Do not overload washer. Incorrect cycle for load type. Use the ‘Easy Iron’ or ‘Handwash’ cycle for creasable items. Spin speed too fast. Select a slower spin speed. Wet clothes left in washer or ...
Page 38 - Black or grey
36 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving wash problems PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Dye transfer. Coloured items not washed separately from white/light coloured items. Remember to separate whites and colours. New or non-colourfast items not washed separately. Wash non-colourfast items separately and select ...
Page 39 - MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY; These Manufacturer’s Warranties DO NOT cover
37 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY For New Zealand and Australia only. You automatically receive a 2 year Manufacturer’s Warranty with the purchase of this clothes washer covering parts and labour for servicing within the country of purchase. Fisher & Paykel undertakes to: Repair or, at its option, repl...
Page 40 - For Australian customers; Please keep this User guide in a safe place.
38 F Repairs when the appliance has been dismantled, repaired or serviced by other than a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician or the selling dealer. G Pick-up and delivery. H Transportation or travelling costs involved in the repair when the product is installed outside the ...
Page 41 - CUSTOMER CARE; Your product is correctly installed.; In New Zealand if you need assistance...*; If you need service...*; In Australia if you need assistance...*; Fisher & Paykel Appliances Australia Pty Ltd, PO Box 798, Cleveland
39 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 product is correctly installed. 2 You are familiar with its normal operation. 3 You have read the ‘Before you call for service’, ‘Fault codes’ and ‘Troublesh...
Page 42 - Complete and keep for safe reference:
40 CUSTOMER CARE Registration Register your product with us so we can provide you with the best service possible. To register your product visit our website: fisherpaykel.com Complete and keep for safe reference: Model Serial No. Purchase Date Purchaser Dealer Suburb Town Country