Page 2 - AquaSmartTM; Contents
Installation instructions 2 Before you do your first wash 5 Checklist, Water consumption, Capacity 5 Getting started quickly 6 The unique AquaSmart™ wash 8 Sorting and loading 9 Detergent 11 Fabric softener 12 Changing the wash cycle options 13 Wash cycles explained 13 Wash cycle options explained 1...
Page 3 - Welcome to AquaSmartTM; Introduction; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Welcome to AquaSmart™ Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart™ clothes washer. 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 kind to the environment. Th...
Page 4 - Installation instructions; Unpacking; Removing the packaging; Installation; To prevent siphoning:; Draining
Fig.1 Tilt washer backwards to remove packer Installation instructions Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart™ clothes washer please follow the instructions below. Removing the packaging 1 Remove the outer packaging. 2 Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom p...
Page 5 - Water supply; Inlet hoses; Electrical
Installation instructions Water supply This clothes washer should be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply otherwise some cycles may not function correctly. For best operating conditions your hot water should be approximately 65˚C. Your hot water should not exceed 75˚C or your cold water exc...
Page 6 - Clothes washer safety; Accessories and spare parts
4 Installation instructions Clothes washer safety This clothes washer is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Your AquaSmart™ can only be opened during the initial fill stage. Once the fill is complete, the lid will be locked for safety reasons. Please superv...
Page 7 - Before you do your first wash; AquaSmartTM water consumption; AquaSmartTM capacity
5 Before you do your first wash You owe it to yourself and your AquaSmart™ to have it installed correctly by an authorised service agent. Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist: 1 Has the basepacker been removed? 2 Is the hot water hose connected to the hot valve m...
Page 8 - Getting started quickly; Detergent; Low Sudsing
6 Getting started quickly It is important to sort your clothes, particularly by colour, as well as separating out sheets and washing them on the SHEETS cycle (refer to page 9 for more details on sorting and loading). Close bra clasps, do up zippers and check pockets. Place your clothes evenly around...
Page 10 - The unique AquaSmartTM wash
The AquaSmart™ washer has two modes of washing, High Efficiency and Conventional . Both modes start the same way, with a Detergent Activating wash. Detergent Activating wash AquaSmart™ fills the bowl at the selected water temperature, with just enough water so the clothes are saturated. This small a...
Page 11 - Fully automatic water level; Sorting and loading
9 Fully automatic water level You may notice that your AquaSmart ™ clothes washer behaves differently from your previous washer. Your AquaSmart ™ , like all High Efficiency washers, has a fully automatic water level. This means that, like Front Loaders, the selection of the water level is left entir...
Page 13 - Choosing the right detergent; Low Sudsing Detergent; Where do I put my detergent?; warm
Choosing the right detergent Your AquaSmart™ is a High Efficiency clothes washer and needs Low Sudsing Detergent to prevent oversudsing problems. This is the same type of detergent Front Loaders use and are labelled, “Lows Suds”, “Matic” or “High Efficiency”. We recommend the use of liquid detergent...
Page 14 - Fabric softener; Choosing the right cycle
Fabric softener Choosing the right cycle If you wish to use fabric softener you will need to select the SOFTENER option which will give you a deep rinse. If SOFTENER is not selected, the fabric softener will not be dispensed. Adding the fabric softener Measure softener out into the cap and pour into...
Page 15 - Changing the wash cycle options
Wash cycles explained Regular Regular – High Efficiency Mode For normally soiled everyday cotton loads, eg. towels, t-shirts, shorts, shirts. Regular – High Efficiency Mode Off For everyday loads where extra water is an advantage. For example when the load is linty, sandy, or dye run is possible. Hi...
Page 16 - Wash cycles explained
4 Changing the wash cycle options Wash cycles explained Sheets Sheets – High Efficiency Mode Unavailable. Sheets – High Efficiency Mode Off Recommended cycle for sheets, tablecloths, doonas/duvet covers. High Efficiency Activated High Efficiency OFF (Default Mode) Wash Time n/a 5 – 7 mins Wash actio...
Page 18 - Wash cycle options explained
6 Simply increase or decrease your wash temperature by pressing the TEMPERATURE button to scroll through the options available. Note: The temperature option selects the temperature of the first phase of the two-part wash system, the Detergent Activating Wash. Controlled Cold The temperature of cold ...
Page 19 - Delay Start; Wash Advance
7 Changing the wash cycle options Wash cycle options explained Delay Start The Delay Start option allows you to delay the start of the wash cycle for , or 9 hours. This can be useful to time your washing to finish when you arrive home from work, or to start once you have finished in the shower. Simp...
Page 20 - To unlock the lid at any time press START/PAUSE.
8 Note: If you wish to change any of the wash options while your AquaSmart™ is running please press START/PAUSE then select the required option. 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 ac...
Page 21 - To customise a cycle; Customising the wash cycles
9 To customise a cycle You can program your AquaSmart™ 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. 1 Press POWER. 2 Press the wash cycle button. 3 Select your wash options, (eg. cold wash). 4 Press and hold down the...
Page 22 - Option Adjustment mode; To enter Option Adjustment mode; Changing pre-set options
0 Option Adjustment mode After using your AquaSmart™ you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. There are a number of preset options, which can be altered. The wash temperatures. The rinse option. Changing the cold wash to Controlled Cold. The number of beeps at the end o...
Page 23 - Wash temperatures; Controlled Cold
Fig.16 Select Cold Wash temperature Wash temperatures All wash temperatures can be individually adjusted. 1 Enter Option Adjustment mode (refer to page 0). 2 Select the WASH TEMPERATURE you want to adjust. 3 The wash cycle buttons show the temperature adjustment possible for that temperature. For ex...
Page 24 - hr light; End of Cycle beeps; Softener light off
Changing pre-set options End of Cycle Beeps1hr light No beeps 3hr light 5 beeps 9hr light 5 beeps End of Cycle beeps The number of beeps that signal the end of the cycle can be altered. Choose between no beeps, five or fifteen beeps. The DELAY START button adjusts the cycle signal setting. 1 Enter t...
Page 25 - Automatic Recovery option; Machine Stops option; Reset Back to Factory Settings
Out-of-Balance recovery routine When your AquaSmart™ is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out-of-balance and will stop and re-try spinning up to times. If it still senses an unbalanced load there are two options the machine can take. Automatic Recovery option Your AquaSmart™ will try to auto...
Page 26 - Control Panel Lighting
4 Control Panel Lighting The panel lighting of your AquaSmart™ washer can be adjusted to suit the environment that it is located in. For a low lighting situation you may need more lighting contrast and for installations where there is a lot of ambient light, you may need less. To adjust the control ...
Page 27 - Cleaning the soft touch buttons and topdeck; Caring for your AquaSmartTM washer
5 When you have finished the cycle Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst. Unplug the machine from the wall socket. Cleaning your AquaSmart™ Before you start cleaning your AquaSmart™ washer, ensure that it is turned off at the wall. Cleaning the soft touch buttons an...
Page 28 - Cleaning your low profile agitator; Automatic lint disposal system; Nappy sanitisers/bleach
6 Cleaning your low profile agitator If your low profile agitator becomes stained we recommend you use household bleach to clean it. Ensure you wear gloves, tip a small amount of household bleach onto a soft cloth and apply to the stain. Be careful to avoid metal surfaces of your machine. Leave it t...
Page 29 - ABC washing guide
7 Unsure about what the best way is to wash your garment? Try these handy tips for some of those tricky washing challenges: A Allergy If you or someone in your household has allergies we would suggest using a separate cycle to wash bedding and clothing. This will ensure that all dust mites and their...
Page 33 - If your AquaSmartTM beeps for help; A musical series of beeps every 5 seconds and...; Before you call for service
Please read the following pages before you call for service. You can correct many of your machine’s problems yourself, using the checklists on the following pages. Your AquaSmart™ is capable of diagnosing its own problems and if it has a problem it will beep and display a message telling you what is...
Page 34 - Single beep every second and ...
The COLD water temperature light is flashing. Check that the cold water supply has been turned on.Your cold water temperature may exceed the recommended limits (refer to Installation instructions pages – 4).Check that the inlet hose filter is not blocked.Check that the inlet hose is not kinked or sq...
Page 35 - Solving operating problems
Pressing POWER does not turn on machine. Is the power switched on at the wall?Unplug from wall. Wait 60 seconds, plug back in, turn on and try again.Could household power supply be at fault? Try plugging in another appliance. Pressing START/PAUSE does not start the fill. Are both hot and cold taps t...
Page 37 - BLACK or GRAY MARKS on Clothes.; Solving wash problems
5 CREASING. Was the washer or dryer overloaded?Selecting the EASY IRON cycle will minimise creasing.Try not to leave wet clothes sitting in the washer or laundry basket. LINTING. Was the washer overloaded?Wash lint givers, eg. towels, separately from lint receivers, eg. synthetics.Have you used enou...
Page 38 - Manufacturer’s warranty
6 When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel whiteware Product you automatically receive a two year Manufacturer’s warranty covering parts and labour for servicing. Fisher & Paykel undertakes to Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part...
Page 39 - Product details; Customer care
7 First, check for 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. If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to the following: In New Zealand if you need assistance....