Fisher & Paykel CleanSmart WL8060P Wiring diagram

CleanSmart™ clothes washer
WL8060P model
NZ AU
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
USER GUIDE

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CONTENTS
Introduction 3
Safety and warnings 4
Installation instructions 5
Before you do your first wash 11
Getting started quickly 12
CleanSmart™ washer controls 14
CleanSmart™ washer safety features 15
The unique CleanSmart™ wash 16
Sorting and loading 17
Detergent 20
Fabric softener 21
Wash Boost 22
Wash cycles 23
Wash options 28
Customising wash options 31
Changing pre-set options 32
Caring for your washer 37
Before you call for service 39
Fault codes 41
Troubleshooting 42
Manufacturer’s Warranty 48
Customer Care 50
IMPORTANT!
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your CleanSmart™ washer
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel CleanSmart™ 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
80years of laundry experience have been programmed into your clothes washer to help
give you the best possible performance.
Your CleanSmart™ washer has been designed to wash a large load, while taking
up less space in your laundry. It has numerous wash cycles and options so you can
perform every wash task with ease and spend less time in the laundry. Your washer is
a ‘HighEfficiency’ machine utilising innovative technology to wash in less water while
taking great care of your clothes. Similarly, taking extra care in the way you use your
high efficiency washer will help ensure you make the most of its capabilities.
The revolutionary water and energy efficient wash action of your CleanSmart™ washer
means that it is no longer necessary to wash using a full bowl of water. This innovative
wash action relies on rolling the clothes through a small volume of water to achieve
optimal wash results. Please be aware that the water level for this washer is fully
automatic, meaning that there is no option to manually select your water level.
Please take the time to read these instructions carefully before you begin using your
washer. Following the advice in this user guide will ensure you get the performance you
expect from your washer and that you get the best possible wash results.
We hope you enjoy your new washer. We have certainly enjoyed designing it for you.

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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 electrical shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions
including the following:
 This clothes washer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are supervised or given instructions on how to use the
clothes washer by someone responsible for their safety, and they understand the
hazards involved.
 The clothes washer should only be used for washing and rinsing of textiles where
this is indicated on the care label.
 Keep children away from the clothes washer while it is in operation.
 Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
 Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be completed by children without
supervision.
 The only user removable parts of the clothes washer are the inlet hoses and
dispenser covers. No other parts are designed to be removed by anyone other than
a Fisher&Paykel Authorised Repairer.
 The lid will be locked for stages of the cycle for safety reasons.
 Never force open the lid.
 When disposing of the clothes washer, it is recommended that the lid is taped down
to avoid children getting trapped inside, and that the electrical cable is cut off
close to the clothes washer.
 Do not add gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances to the wash water. These substances give off vapours that could ignite
or explode.
 Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned in, washed in, soaked in,
or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive
substances as they give off vapours that could ignite or explode.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product and minimum clearance dimensions
FRONT VIEW PROFILE VIEW
A
B
D
F
C
G
EA
H
WL8060P
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS mm
AOverall height of product* (to highest point on console) 1045 – 1075
BOverall width of product 600
COverall depth of product 600
DHeight of product to top of lid* (closed) 950 –980
EHeight of lid open* (measured from bottom of product) 1350 – 1385
Standpipe height min. 850–1200
MINIMUM CLEARANCES mm
FMinimum cavity width 640
GMinimum depth clearance (including inlet hoses, drain hose and
bowed front)
660
HMinimum clearance to adjacent product# (dryer) 20
MAXIMUM CAPACITY kg
8.0
* Includes adjustable mounted feet and the range of movement.
# Applies either side.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new washer please follow the instructions below.
Removing the packaging
1Remove the outer packaging.
2Tilt the washer backwards and walk it off the
base packer one foot at a time (ensure the lid
is still taped down).
3Remove the base packer from under the
washer by tilting the washer backwards and
pulling the packer out the front.
4Remove the tape, lift the lid and remove the
bowl packer from the bowl.
5Remove the hoses and accessories.
6Keep the base packer and bowl packer in case
they are required for future transit.
IMPORTANT!
Please ensure that the base packer has been removed BEFORE OPERATING your
washer.
Location
IMPORTANT!
Install the washer on a solid and level floor surface ensuring it has at least 20mm
clearance on each side. The washer must not be installed on any textured floor
coverings (eg carpets, rugs).
In your clothes washer you will find:
 1hose guide.
 2inlet hoses.
Drain hose
1Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back
of the washer by pulling the exposed part of the
hose downward and outward.
2To 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–1200mm. The drain
hose can be trimmed to length.
3Place 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.
Tilt washer backwards to remove packer
Pull hose
through
guide
Flex hose
guide apart
Standpipe 850–1200mm
(20mm)
maximum
Fitting the drain hose guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical connection
 This appliance must be supplied with a 220–240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, 10Aelectrical
supply.
 Check the power cord for damage, making sure it is not squashed or twisted.
 A damaged power cord must be replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer, in
order to avoid a hazard. The appliance must not be operated until it is repaired, as there
is a risk of electric shock.
Draining
 Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions, which
may affect how your washer works or may cause flooding.
 In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the washer should be installed on a floor
equipped with a drain.
 Draining must comply with local by-laws.
Water supply
IMPORTANT!
Your cold water should not exceed 35°C and your hot water should not exceed 65°C.
Temperatures above these may cause the washer to fault or cause damage to the
washer.
 If you have an uncontrolled water heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating
system) you should fit a tempering valve. This will ensure the hot water temperature
remains within safe limits. Contact your registered plumber to select and install the
tempering valve.
 Inlet water static pressure: Max.1MPa(150psi) Min.34KPa (5psi)
 Inlet water flow rate at tap: Min.6litres/min.
IMPORTANT!
 This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions
before use.
 Provide accessibility of the plug or incorporate a switch in the fixed wiring in
accordance with the wiring rules to allow disconnection of the appliance from the
supply after installation.
 Do not operate this washer if it has been damaged during transport. Contact your
Fisher&Paykel dealer or Fisher&Paykel Authorised Repairer.

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Inlet hoses
IMPORTANT!
WARNING: Failure to adhere to the following instructions
may result in a flood and damage to property:
 New hose sets provided with the washer shall be used to
connect the washer to the water supply.
 Old hose sets should not be used.
 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.
1Connect 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.
2Connect the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the corresponding washer inlet valves.
Inlet valves are marked on the back of the washer. Ensure the Hot valve is connected
to the hot tap and the Cold valve is connected to the cold tap.
H = Hot C = Cold
This clothes washer should be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply
otherwise some cycles may not function correctly.
Note: your washer does not have an internal heater to heat water.
Elbow
(Washer) end
Straight
(Tap) end
Inlet hose ends

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Levelling instructions
It is IMPORTANT to level the washer to ensure good spin performance.
A spirit level is provided with your washer. Use this to level your washer, always placing
it on a clean, flat surface. The washer is level when the bubble sits in the centre, within
the two lines.
Your washer is equipped with self-locking feet at the front to ensure they do not move
once you have levelled your washer. To adjust the feet, tilt the washer back and twist to
move them up or down.
Note: after levelling, the corners of the washer should be clear of the floor and the
washer must not rock in any direction.
1Move the washer to its final position using the
top corners to manoeuvre the product into place
(do not push on the centre front of the washer).
We recommend a minimum clearance of 20mm
each side and 40mm at the rear of the washer.
2Open the lid, place the spirit level at the centre
front of the top deck forward of the lid lock slot.
Level the washer from side to side by winding up
or down the front feet (Fig.1).
3With the lid closed, tilt the washer forward away
from the wall approximately 100mm (Fig.2), the
self-adjusting feet will release. Gently lower the
washer back down.
4Open the lid, place the spirit level at either the
right hand or left hand side of the top deck.
Level the washer from front to back using the
front feet only (Fig.3), winding both feet in or
out equally. Tilt the washer forward again and
lower back down (Fig.2).
5Re-check the washer is level. Move the spirit
level around to all positions once more, checking
the washer is level in all areas. Repeat step 4 if
necessary. Check the washer does not rock from
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.1 Levelling side to side
Wall
Floor
100mm
Fig.2 Tilt washer forward
Spirit
level
Fig.3 Levelling from front to back

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
 Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity.
IMPORTANT!
Do not touch or operate the washer with wet hands or with bare feet.
Installation test cycle
Your washer must be correctly installed before use. Check the installation and operation
of the washer using the following procedure:
1Touch ‘Power’ to activate your washer.
2Touch both the and ‘Options’ buttons at the same time, and hold for three seconds.
3Touch to start the installation test cycle. The display will show .
4The washer 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 Authorised Repairer or our
Customer Care Centre. Refer to ‘Customer Care’ section for contact details.
Note: if there are no faults found, the washer will automatically turn off at the end of the
installation test cycle.
ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
Available from your Fisher & Paykel dealer or a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.
Hose Inlet Long (2m) 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.

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BEFORE YOU DO YOUR FIRST WASH
You owe it to yourself and your washer to have your washer installed correctly.
Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:
1Has the base space packer been removed? Refer to page6.
2Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’ (with no more than 20mm extended)
and hooked into your tub or standpipe? Refer to page6.
3Is the hot hose connected to the Hot valve marked ‘H’? Is the cold hose connected to
the Cold valve marked ‘C’? Refer to page8.
4Is the washer correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are clear of the
floor? Refer to page9.
5Have you performed the installation test cycle? Refer to page10.
CleanSmart™ washer capacity
CleanSmart™ washer offers a generous 8kg capacity. The list below outlines what is
included in a 8kg wash load (in accordance with AS/NZS2040.1:2005).
WASH LOAD 8kg
Sheets (double) 3
Bath towels 4
Tablecloths 3
Shirts 5
T-Shirts 5
Pillowcases 5
Shorts 5
Washcloths 8
Handkerchiefs 6
Note: the above load composition is indicative only. We recommend for everyday use
that you separate out your sheets and towels and wash them on the cycles specifically
designed for them.
The ‘Regular’ cycle, with ‘High Efficiency On’, ‘Warm/Cold’ wash temp, ‘Normal’ soil
level, ‘1100’ spin speed and ‘Eco Rinse’ option selected, is the recommended water and
energy saving cycle for normally soiled, everyday washing.

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GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
Before you start
 It is important to sort your clothes, particularly separating white/light colours from dark
colours, as well as separating out sheets and towels. Refer to the ‘Sorting and Loading’
section for more details on sorting and loading.
 Wash new, highly coloured and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer
onto other items.
 Sort lint givers and lint collectors (refer to the ‘Sorting and Loading’ section).
 Close bra clasps, do up zippers and check pockets.
 Place your clothes directly into the wash bowl.
 Don’t wrap sheets around the bowl like a snake, drop them in as loose parcels to the
side of the low profile agitator, and in layers (refer to the ‘Sorting and Loading’ section).
Detergent
 Although your CleanSmart™ washer is a top-loading machine, this High Efficiency
washer has been designed for use with Low Sudsing, ‘HE’ or ‘Front Loader’ type
detergent.
 CleanSmart™ washer offers a detergent dispenser for your convenience, located on the
front, left hand side of the top deck.
 For the correct detergent dose, please follow the manufacturer’s directions outlined on
the detergent package.
 Pour the detergent down the detergent dispenser.
 For more information on detergent, fabric softener and the ‘Wash Boost’ options please
refer to the ‘Fabric Softener’ and ‘Wash Boost’ sections.
CleanSmart™ washer
control panel 1 25

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GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
If you wish to stop your CleanSmart™ washer
 Touch .
During a spray rinse or spin there will be a slight delay while the bowl slows to a stop
before the lid is unlocked.
IMPORTANT!
Failure to follow the advice in this guide may result in damage to your garments, and
your expectations of wash performance may not be met.
Using your washer
The buttons require only a gentle touch to activate.
1Touch ‘Power’ to activate your CleanSmart™ washer.
2Select your desired wash cycle by turning the SmartTouch™ Control Dial. The wash cycle
icons will illuminate as you turn the dial showing which cycle is selected (refer to the
‘Wash cycles’ section).
3‘High Efficiency’ – this allows you to select either a high efficiency (‘High Efficiency, On’
– to save water) or conventional cycle (‘High Efficiency, Off’ – to use more water when
needed) (refer to the ‘CleanSmart™ wash’ section).
4Choose your wash options, eg you may want a ‘Warm’ wash temperature and a ‘Slow’
spin (refer to the ‘Wash Options’ section).
5Touch to start the cycle and let your CleanSmart™ washer do the rest for you. The
washer will start to fill with water and will automatically select the correct water level
and wash action for your load.
Please note: constant interruptions to the cycle, such as touching will increase the
time taken to complete the cycle and may result in poorer washperformance.
For best fabric and colour care, remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.
6Use ‘Keylock’ to lock the buttons on the control panel, preventing them from being
activated accidently (refer to the ‘CleanSmart™ washer controls’ section).
7‘Delay Start’ allows you to delay the start of your wash by 5 mins up to 18 hours (refer
to the ‘Wash options’ section).
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CLEANSMART™ WASHER CONTROLS
SmartTouch™ Control Dial
The SmartTouch™ Control Dial provides easy and efficient cycle selection. As you rotate
the dial, the cycle selected will be illuminated, along with the default settings for that
cycle on the right of the control panel.
SmartTouch™ buttons
The smooth, easy clean buttons require only a gentle touch to activate. Use these to
power your washer on and off, start and pause your washer, select your wash options,
activate keylock and programme a delay start.
Digital display screen
The digital display screen provides feedback on how long the wash cycle has to go,
to keep you informed throughout the cycle. The screen also displays your ‘Delay Start’
selection, should you choose one. The delayed time remaining will show on the screen
until the washer starts. The screen will also display messages to help you with the
overall running of your washer.
Time to go
Your CleanSmart™ washer displays approximately how many minutes the cycle has
remaining, so that you can tell at a glance when your washing will be finished. Once you
have selected your wash cycle and options, the time the cycle will take to complete will
be displayed. Please be aware that a number of factors influence the overall cycle time,
eg the water flow rate and load size and cycle selection, therefore times will vary.
Keylock mode
Keylock can be used to lock the buttons on your CleanSmart™ washer when not in use.
This will avoid accidental button pushes from items left on the lid of the washer (eg
washing baskets) and also from any little fingers.
To turn ‘Keylock’ mode ON or OFF:
 Touch and hold the button for 2 seconds.
Note: when activated, the light above the button is illuminated.
If ‘Keylock’ mode is activated:
 To turn your washer on, touch and hold the ‘Power’ button for 2 seconds. This will
activate the display panel. ‘Keylock’ will remain activated but let you select your wash
cycle options and start the cycle.
 To pause your washer at any time during the cycle, touch and hold the button for
2seconds, or touch the button twice in quick succession.
 To stop your washer or power off at any time, touch and hold the ‘Power’ button for
2seconds or touch the ‘Power’ button twice in quick succession.

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CLEANSMART™ WASHER SAFETY FEATURES
Lid lock
The lid of your CleanSmart™ washer is locked for some
parts of the wash cycle, ensuring safety for you and your
family while it is operating.
The ‘Lid Locked’ light (above the button) is illuminated
when the lid lock is activated, letting you know at a glance
if you can open the lid or not.
To unlock the lid at any time during the cycle touch .
Note: the lid will be locked from the beginning of the ‘Bowl Clean’ cycle, through to
the end, unless is touched.
If the lid is left open, your CleanSmart™ washer will be unable to lock the lid, and the
cycle will be halted. The washer will beep to alert you and display a warning message
on the screen. If this occurs, ensure that the lid is closed and touch .
IMPORTANT!
 Do not put anything down the lid lock slot in the top deck of your washer.
 Do not try to disable the lid lock.
Ensure that children or infirmed persons are well supervised when around your
CleanSmart™ washer.
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 accident, your CleanSmart™
washer has been pre-programmed to know when this potential hazard is created and
drains the wash water to a safe level.
 If you pause your CleanSmart™ washer at any time during the wash cycle when there
is water in the bowl, the washer will activate the auto drain function after 3 minutes.
This will drain the water in the wash bowl to an acceptable level, minimising any
potential hazard.
 A warning message will be displayed on the digital display while auto drain is in
operation. The cycle can be restarted at anytime by touching .
Lid Lock

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The CleanSmart™ washer has two modes of washing, HE ‘On’ (High Efficiency) andHE
‘Off’ (Conventional). Both modes start the same way, with the Detergent Activating wash.
Detergent Activating wash
CleanSmart™ washer fills the bowl at the selected water
temperature, with just enough water so the clothes are
saturated. This small amount of sudsy water flows through
the clothes, upaspecially designed portal and back onto the
clothes inawaterfall effect. This thoroughly dissolves and
activates the detergent.
The concentrated solution of detergent and water rapidly
targets stains and soils at the fibre-level of fabrics, boosting
soilremoval and accelerating the wash process.
High Efficiency On (High Efficiency mode)
In the High Efficiency mode the CleanSmart™ washer then
fills with just enough cool water to lift the clothes off the
low-profile agitator so that when it rotates, the clothes gently
roll over each other. This wash gives you the benefit of water
savings, using similar quantities of water to most front loaders.
High Efficiency Off (Conventional mode)
The Conventional mode is the immersion wash all top-load
washer users are familiar with. However, this mode still uses less
water than that of other top loaders which utilise the immersion
wash. After the Detergent Activating wash the CleanSmart™
washer fills with cold water until the clothes are submerged,
and gently turns the clothes over. We recommend this mode
when the dilution effect of water can prevent or solve common
wash problems. For example, when dye or colour run can be
a problem (ie new, dark-coloured garments), or when washing
sandy towels.
Some cycles can be used in both modes, whilst others are available in only one.
HE ON HE OFF
Regular
Heavy
Delicate
Sheets –
Easy Iron –
Bulky –
Allergy
Quick –
Towels
These two wash modes mean that your CleanSmart™ washer gives you the best of both
worlds, accommodating any laundry situation.
THE UNIQUE CLEANSMART™ WASH
High Efficiency wash
Conventional wash
Detergent Activating wash

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SORTING AND LOADING
When sorting your wash load and loading your CleanSmart™ washer there are some
important things to consider:
Sorting
To get the best wash results it pays to sort your clothes before washing.
 Care labels provide valuable information about the fabric type and how the garment
should bewashed.
 Sort items according to what they are soiled with – some soils, like mud and blood are
best washed in cold water. Oily soils (eg some foods and marks on shirt collars) are best
washed in warm water.
 Always separate coloured items from whites, especially when they are new.
 Some items are lint givers (eg towels, nappies), while others are lint collectors (eg black
trousers, synthetic socks). Always wash lint givers and collectors separately.
LINT GIVERS LINT COLLECTORS
Towels Synthetics, eg polar fleece
Flannelette sheets Corduroy
Nappies Polyester cottons
Before you load
 Check pockets for items that could damage your clothes or get caught in the washer.
 Close zippers, hooks and eyes, and other fastenings (ie fasten the opening of duvet
covers), and remove loose bra wires. All these can damage both your CleanSmart™
washer and your clothes.
 Place delicate items, such as lingerie, in a mesh laundry bag.
 Pre-treat any stains taking care not to spray or wipe pre-treaters around and directly on
your washer. These can damage the plastic surfaces.
Loading
 CleanSmart™ washer is more efficient when washing larger loads. So try to wash larger
loads without packing clothes too tightly into the wash bowl. Wait until you have at
least 4 or 5 items before you doa wash.
 For the best wash, only fill the washer to the top of the stainless steel bowl (ie to just
underneath the plastic ring).
 Always separate out your sheets and wash them on their own using the specifically
designed ‘Sheets’ cycle. Your sheets will wash better and last longer this way. Load
sheets in parcels to the side of the low profile agitator and in layers around the bowl.
Donot load sheets across the centre of the low profile agitator.
 Never wrap items around the low-profile agitator like a snake, or spread them over the
agitator. Instead, place them in as loose parcels. This will help prevent tangling and out
of balance issues.
 For best results and longevity, always separate out your towels and wash them on their
own using the specifically designed ‘Towels’ cycle.

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SORTING AND LOADING
You may notice that your CleanSmart™ washer behaves differently from your previous
washer. Your CleanSmart™ washer, like all High Efficiency washers, has fully automatic
water level selection. This means that, like front loaders, the selection of the water level
is left entirely up to the washer. This ensures optimum wash performance and water
savings. Should you wish to use more water, simply select ‘High Efficiency Off’ (where
available). Refer to ‘High Efficiency Off’, and ‘Unique CleanSmart™ wash’ section.
Sorting and loading explained
Your CleanSmart™ washer, like front loading washers, uses much less water and energy
than traditional top loading clothes washers. It is important that you sort your wash load
to ensure optimum wash performance.
Sheets
Separate out sheets and duvet covers and use the ‘Sheets’ cycle which has been
especially designed for these items. Ensure that duvet / doona covers are buttoned or
domed closed before placing in the washer. To get the best possible wash, load these
items individually as ‘parcels’ toward the outer edge of the bowl (ie to the side of, not
directly across the low profile agitator) and in layers (two items per layer).
Coloured items
Dye or colour run can be a problem with High Efficiency washers, so separate highly
coloured garments especially when they are new and have not been washed many
times. Choose the ‘Regular’ cycle, ‘High Efficiency Off’ and ‘Cold’ wash temp. Most dye
transfer occurs when clothes are left too long in the washer at the completion of the
cycle so try not to leave your coloured clothes lingering in the washer.
Bulky items
Duvets / doonas, sleeping bags, water-proof items, ski jackets, blankets and throws are
all items which tend to behave unusually in a clothes washer. The lighter items tend
to float, while a large blanket can get very heavy and make spinning difficult. Your
CleanSmart™ washer has a specific ‘Bulky’ cycle option designed to help take care of
these washing challenges.
Creasables
When you are concerned about creasing or wrinkling of items we recommend you use
the ‘Easy Iron’ or ‘Delicate’ cycles. Alternatively, select the Conventional mode (ie ‘High
Efficiency Off’), where applicable. The extra water used by these cycles will help to
reduce creasing. Reducing the ‘Spin Speed’ of the wash may also help (refer to ‘Wash
options’section).
IMPORTANT!
Please do not, under any circumstances, attempt to wash an electric blanket in your
washer unless the care label specifically states it is safe to do so. Also, we do not
recommend that you wash curtains in your washer. Sunlight makes them brittle and
they may disintegrate during washing.