Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Mounting instructions

NZ AU

Installation instructions

and User guide

WashSmart™ Clothes washer

Contents

Important!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets and are

subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification

availability in your country, please visit our local website listed on the back cover

or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

Introduction 2

Installation instructions 3

Water supply 4

Levelling 5

Accessories and spare parts 6

Before you do your first wash 7

Getting started quickly 8

WashSmart™ controls 10

WashSmart™ safety features 11

Eco Active™ wash 12

Sorting and loading 13

Detergent 14

Fabric softener 15

Wash cycles 16

Wash options 17

Water level 17

Wash temp, Spin speed, Wash advance 18

Options 19

Customising wash cycles 21

Changing pre-set options 22

Machine information 27

Caring for your washer 28

Saving water 30

Before you call for service 31

Solving operating problems 33

Solving wash problems 34

Manufacturer’s Warranty 36

Customer Care 38

2Introduction

Welcome to WashSmart™

Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™ 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

kind to the environment. Thousands of tonnes of washing and over 75 years of laundry experience

have been programmed into your clothes washer to help give you the best possible performance.

Your WashSmart™ washer has an extra large capacity, and numerous wash cycles and options so

you can perform every wash task with ease and spend less time in the laundry. With the ability to

select the most efficient water level for each load, your WashSmart™ makes it kinder on your wallet

and the environment.

Please take the time to read these instructions carefully before you begin using your machine.

Following the advice in this user guide will ensure you get the performance you expect from

your machine and that you get the best possible wash results.

We hope you enjoy your new washer. We have certainly enjoyed designing it for you.

Installation instructions

Unpacking

To ensure the best performance from your new

washer please follow the instructions below.

Removing the packaging

Remove the outer packaging.

Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom

packer one foot at a time (ensure lid is still taped down).

Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by

tilting the machine backwards and pulling the packer

out the front.

Remove the tape, lift the lid and remove the bowl

packer from the bowl.

Remove the hoses and accessories.

Keep the bottom packer and bowl packer in case they are required for future transit.

Important!

Please ensure that the bottom packer has been removed BEFORE OPERATING your machine.

Location

Your washer must be installed on a level surface and not on any textured floor coverings

(egcarpet, rugs) to ensure that the opening at the bottom of the machine is not obstructed.

In your clothes washer you will find:

1 hose guide.

2 inlet hoses.

4 rubber foot inserts.

Drain hose

Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of

the machine by pulling the exposed part of the

hose downward and outward.

To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe

the hose guide MUST be fitted to the drain hose.

Important!

To prevent siphoning the drain hose should not

extend more than 20 mm from the end of the

guide. The height of the standpipe or tub should

be between 850 – 2400 mm. The drain hose can be

trimmed to length.

Place the drain hose in the tub or standpipe.

Do not fit the hose to a drain spigot. Drainage must

not be airtight in order to prevent siphoning.

Fig.1 Tilt washer backwards to remove packer

Pull hose

through

guide

Flex hose

guide apart

Standpipe 850 – 2400 mm

(20 mm)

maximum

Fig.2 Fitting the drain hose guide

4Installation instructions

Hot ‘N’ Safe Valves available are:

RMC TVA 50HF

RMC TVA 75HFS

Adjustable between 35°C – 55°C

RMC TVA 50HP

For instantaneous gas hot water supply

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 Valve. This will ensure the hot water

temperature remains within safe limits.

Inlet water static pressure: Max.1 MPa (150 psi) Min. 34 KPa (5 psi)

Inlet water flow rate at tap: Min. 6 litres / min

Inlet hoses

Important!

New hose sets provided with the washer shall be used to connect the washer to the water mains.

Old hose sets should not be re-used.

Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps (thereare

washers fitted in both ends). Connect the red connector hose to Hot,

and the white connector hose to Cold.

Connect the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the corresponding

machine inlet valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back of the

machine. Ensure the Hot valve is connected to the hot tap and the

Cold valve is connected to the cold tap.

H = Hot C = Cold

Cold supply only:

If you only have a cold water supply, an inlet valve cap (blanking cap) MUST be connected to

the Hot inlet valve. The cap prevents water leaking out of the hot valve. The cap is available from

your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Repairer, Part No. 388491P. This appliance incorporates

backflow protection complying with AS3500.1. No further backflow protection is required for

connection to the water supply.

Note: your washer does not have an internal heater to heat water.

Inlet hose replacement

We recommend replacing the inlet hoses every 5 years. Hoses should be checked from time to

time and replaced if any wear, cuts, bulges, kinks or leaks are found.

Draining

Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions, which may

affect how your machine works or may cause flooding.

In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a floor

equipped with a drain.

Draining must comply with local by-laws.

Fig.3 Inlet hose ends

Machine end

Tap end

Installation instructions

Levelling instructions

It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good

spin performance and effective detergent and fabric

softener dispensing.

A spirit level is provided with your machine. Use this

to level your machine, always placing it on a clean,

flat surface. The machine is level when the bubble

sits in the centre, within the two lines.

Your washer is equipped with self-locking feet to

ensure they do not move once you have levelled

your machine. To adjust the feet, pull down then

twist to move them up or down.

Note: after levelling, the corners of the washer should

be clear of the floor and the machine must not rock

in any direction.

If not already installed, fit the rubber inserts into

all 4 feet on the base of the machine.

Move the machine to its final position using the top

corners to manoeuvre the product into place (do

not push on the centre front of the machine). We

recommend a minimum clearance of 20 mm each

side and 50 mm at the rear of the machine.

With the lid closed, place the spirit level at the centre

back of the lid (near the control panel). Pull the

machine out and adjust the rear feet (wind down) until

the machine is level side to side when in position.

Open the lid. Place spirit level on the flat surface on the

left side, inline with the centre of the bowl. Adjust the

front left foot (wind down) until the machine is level.

Move the spirit level to the right side, in line with

the centre of the bowl. Adjust the front right foot

(wind down) until the machine is level, and does not

rock. There should be equal weight on both front

feet so that neither can be turned by hand when the

machine is in position.

Place the spirit level at the centre front of the topdeck,

forward of the lid lock slot. Check the machine is level.

Move the spirit level around to all positions once

more, checking the machine is level in all areas.

Check the machine does not rock side to side, front

to back, or corner to corner.

Important!

Keep your spirit level for the next time you move or

reposition your washer.

If moving or transporting your washer in the future,

ensure you tape the lid down beforehand.

Spirit level

Fig.7 Levelling – Step 5

Fig.8 Levelling – Step 6

Spirit level

Adjustable feet

Rubber insert

Fig.4 Levelling – Step 1

Fig.5 Levelling – Step 3

Spirit level

Fig.6 Levelling – Step 4

Spirit level

Completing your installation

Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the

hoses. Check the hose connections for leaks again after 24 hours.

Uncoil power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover, and plug into wall socket.

Installation test cycle

Your washer must be correctly installed before use. Check the installation and operation of the

machine using the following procedure:

Touch POWER to activate your washer.

Touch both the KEYLOCK and OPTIONS buttons at the same time, and hold for two seconds.

Touch START / PAUSE to start the installation test cycle.

The machine will beep to signal the end of the installation test cycle. Any faults will be displayed on

the screen (refer to the back of this user guide to help identify faults). If you need further assistance,

please contact a Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Representative. Refer to page 38 for contact details.

Note: if there are no faults found, the washer will automatically turn off at the end of the

installation test cycle.

Clothes washer safety

This clothes washer is not intended for use by children and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Supervise children at all times to ensure they do not play with the washer.

WARNING!

Electrical 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 electrical shock.

Accessories and spare parts

Available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.

Inlet Valve Cap Part No. 388491P

Hose Inlet Long (2m) Part No. 422680P

Hose Inlet Large Bore Part No. 426123P

Drain Hose Extension Part No. 425627P

Power Cord If the power cord of your clothes washer is damaged it must be

replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer in order to avoid a

hazard, as it is not a standard power cord.

Installation instructions

Before you do your rst wash

You owe it to yourself and your washer to have your machine installed correctly.

Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:

Has the basepacker been removed? Refer to page 3.

Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend‘ (with no more than 20mm extended) and

hooked into your standpipe? Refer to page 3.

Is the hot hose connected to the Hot valve marked ‘H’? Is the cold hose connected to the Cold

valve marked ‘C’? Refer to page 4.

Is the machine correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are clear of the floor?

Refer to page 5.

Have you performed the installation test cycle? Refer to page 6.

Fig.9 WashSmart™ washer

8Getting started quickly

Fabric softener

If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the fabric

softener dispenser cup on the top of the agitator (refer

to page 15).

Important!

Fabric softener must not be used if you have selected

the QUICK cycle or the ECO option (refer to page 19).

Place the load evenly around the agitator (refer to ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’, page 13).

Remove fabric softener dispenser cup.

Detergent

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the

detergent package.

Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of

the clothes, as a guide to the correct amount

of detergent to use (refer to ‘Detergent’, page 14).

Pour the detergent down the centre of the

agitator stem.

Replace the fabric softener dispenser cup (this stops

small articles falling down the centre of the agitator

when you load the machine).

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Fig.10 WashSmart™ control panel

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