Fisher & Paykel AWF 60 MD User manual

Washing machine
User Guide
AWF 60 MD

Product Information
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AWF 60 MD

Contents
1Technical features Page 3
2General recommendations Page 4
3Installation instructions Page 5
4Before the first wash cycle Page 9
5Preparing the wash Page 9
6Detergent and additives Page 10
7Page 14
Program selection and washing
machine operation
8Page 19
Care and maintenance
9Page 21
Before calling for service

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2400
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1000
Maximum capacity (kg.)
Height (cm.)
Width (cm.)
Depth (cm.)
Net weight (kg.)
Power requirement (V/Hz)
Nominal current (A)
Power (W)
Washing speed (rpm)
Spin speed (rpm)
The appearance and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
The graphics shown in the manual are schematic and may
not conform exactly with your washing machine.
1Technical features
Top lid
Detergent Dispenser
Control panel
Front door
Filter cover
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•The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirmed persons without supervision
•Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance or they do not climb into the drum
(see also the following page chapter “Child Safety”)
•Do not leave the washing turned on when not in use
•Before any cleaning and maintenance switch off the machine or disconnect it from the mains
•Clean the outside of the washing machine with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive detergents
•Never open the door forcibly or use it as a step
•If necessary, the power cable may be replaced with an identical one obtained from an Authorised Service Center. The power
cable must only be replaced by a qualified technician
2General recommendations
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3Installation instructions
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1. Remove the packaging
•After unpacking, make sure that the washing machine is undamaged. If in doubt, do not use the washing machine. Contact
an Authorised Service Centre or your local retailer
•Check that the accessories and supplied parts are all present
•Keep the packing material (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of reach of children, as they are
potentially dangerous
2. Remove the transit bolts
•The washing machine is fitted with a transit bolts to avoid any possible damage to the interior during transit. Before using
the washing machine, it is imperative that the transit bolts are removed

Removing transit safety bolts at the rear of the machine
Attention!
Please keep the safety bolts for future transportation and reinstate them before transporting your machine. Never
transit your machine without the transit bolts in position.
Never place your machine on a carpet. This prevents air circulation. The electrical components of the machine
may overheat and may cause damage.
The transit safety bolts must be removed before any operation of the machine. Bolt heads, marked “C” should be turned in a
anti clockwise direction until the bolt can be partially withdrawn.
Remove transit safety bolts and rubber bushes by pulling outwards. (an up/down action and a small squirt of washing up
liquid should ease removal.)
Plastic plugs, supplied inside the protective bag and designated as “P”, should be placed in the safety bolt holes according
to the direction shown.
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Water Supply
• Hot water temperature should not exceed 75˚C. Temperatures above this may 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 pressure: Maximum 1 MPa (150 psi), Minimum 34 Pa (5 psi)
• Inlet water flow rate: Minimum 3 litres/minute
Inlet Hoses
1) Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps. There are washers fitted in both ends.
2) Connect the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the inlet valves on the back of the machine. The cold inlet
valve is marked in blue, while the hot inlet valve is marked in red.
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 inlet valve. The cap is supplied in the same bag as
the inlet water hoses.
4. Adjust feet
In order for quiet and stable operation, the machine should be placed properly and levelled on its feet.
Your machine comes with two adjustable feet. If the machine is unstable, loosen the plastic counternut
and screw or unscrew the adjustable foot until the machine is levelled perfectly. After positioning, tighten
the counternut for stability.
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3. Position the washing machine
•Move the appliance without lifting it by the worktop
•Install the appliance on a solid and level floor
surface, preferably in a corner of the room
5. Connecting water inlet hoses
•Connect the water supply inlet hose in accordance with regulations of your local water company

b) Drain hose
The water drain hose could be placed either at the side of a
basin, or connected directly to the drain. The hose should not be
sharply bent. The water drain hose should be secured with the
supplied elbow to prevent it falling to the ground.
6. Electrical connections
•Electrical connections must be carried out by a qualified
technician in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
and local safety regulations
•Data concerning voltage, consumption and fuses are
located behind the appliance door
•The appliance must be connected to the mains
exclusively by means of a socket with an earth connection in
accordance with established regulations. The washing machine
must be earthed by law. The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage to property or injury to persons or animals
due to non-compliance with the directions given above
•Do not use extension leads or multi sockets
•Before any maintenance on the washing machine disconnect
it from the mains supply
•Access to the mains plug or to disconnection from mains
supply via a double-pole switch must be ensured at all times
following the installation
•Do not operate the washing machine if it has been damaged
during transport. Inform anAuthorised Service Centre or your
local retailer.
•Mains cable replacement is only to be carried out by an
Authorised Service Centre
•The washing machine must only be used in the household
for the prescribed uses
Minimum housing dimensions:
Width: 610 mm
Height: 860 mm
Depth: 550 mm
CAUTION: If this appliance is supplied from a cord extension
set or an electrical portable outlet device, the cord extension
set or electrical portable outlet device must be positioned so
that it is not subject to splashing or ingress of moisture.
The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using
new hose-sets. Old hose-sets should not be reused.
The hose should be placed between 40 and
100 cm. from the ground.
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To remove any residual water used in testing by the manufacturer, we recommend that you carry out a shortwash cycle without
laundry.
1. Turn on the tap.
2. Close the door.
3. Pour a small amount of detergent into the detergent compartment.
4. Select and start a short programme (Please see programme table)
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1. Sort the laundry according to...
• Type of fabric / care label symbol
Cottons, mixed fibres, easy care/synthetics, wool, handwashed items
• Colours
Separate coloured and white items. Wash new coloured articles separately
• Size
Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better in the drum and optimise the washing and spinning action
• Delicates
Wash small items (e.g. nylon stockings, belts etc.) and items with hooks (e.g. bras) in a washbag or pillow case with a zip
fastener. Always remove curtain glides or wash curtains with the glides inside a cotton bag
2. Empty all pockets
Coins, safety pins etc. can damage the laundry, drum and tub
3. Closures
Close zips and hooks and eyes; Tie loose belts or straps together
5Preparing the wash
4Before the first wash cycle