Fisher & Paykel ecosmart 420182 Owner's manual

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As an ENERGY STAR®Partner
Fisher & Paykel Limited has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency
PLEASE NOTE: To obtain maximum efficiency, the ecosmart machine has the ability to
learn and adapt to the local environment.This may take several wash cycles, therefore
maximum energy efficiency may not be achieved until a number of wash cycles have been
completed.This usually takes about 5 cycles.
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1
NOTE: Proof of purchase is required for any warranty claim.
For your records we suggest you attach your proof of purchase here.
1. Operating Instructions
•How to Get Started 2
2. AboutYour ecosmart
• How your ecosmart Works 4
3. Wash Cycles and Options
• The Wash Progress Lights 5
• The Wash Cycles 6
• Wash Options 6
• Softener Rinse 7
• Soak 7
• Time Saver 7
• Water Levels 8
• Spin Hold 9
• Delay Start 9
• Clothes Care Safeguards 9
• Customizing the Wash Cycle 10
• Favorite Cycle 10
• Washing Bulky Items 11
• Washing Woolens 11
• Cold Water Washing 11
4. BeforeYou Wash
• Sorting and Loading 12
• Detergent/Bleach 13
• Fabric Softener 13
• Scrud 13
5. Changing Pre-set Options
• Option Adjustment Mode 14
• Out of Balance Recovery Routine 16
• Auto Water Fill Level 16
• End of Cycle Beeps 17
• Softener Rinse Options 17
• Volume of Water used in the
Shower Rinse 17
6. Machine Information
• Care and Cleaning 18
• Products That Might Damage Your
ecosmart 19
•ecosmart Sounds and Beeps 19
• Automatic Lint System 19
7. Problem Solving
• Wash Problems 20
• Operating Problems 21
• If your ecosmart Beeps for Help 22
8. Important Safety Instructions
• Safety Information 23
9. Warranty
• Warranty 32
WARNING
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance, pages 23 to 30.
CONTENTS
ATTENTION
LIRE TOUTES LES INFORMATIONS RELATIVES
À LA SÉCUTITÉ AVANT UTILISATION
Afin de réduire tout risque de feu, de choc électrique ou de blessure, veuillez lire attentivement
ces IMPORTANTES CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ avant d’utiliser cet appareil, pages 23 à 30.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn your ecosmart on by pressing the POWER
button.
Remove the fabric softener dispenser.
• Use half the recommended dose of bleach.
• Dilute bleach and pour carefully down the inner
surface of the agitator stem, in-line with the fins.
(Refer to Bleach page 13)
Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to
Sorting and Loading page 12)
• Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top
of the clothes, as a guide to the correct amount of
detergent to use.
• Pour the detergent down the center of the
agitator stem.
• Replace the fabric softener dispenser, as this stops
small articles falling down the center of the agitator.
POWER
BLEACH
LOADING
DETERGENT
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HOW TO GET STARTED
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•If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the
dispenser on the top of the agitator.
• Select the Softener Rinse option so that softener
will be dispensed correctly.
(Refer to fabric softener page 7 and 13)
• Close the lid and press your chosen wash cycle.
• Select the wash temperature and other wash
options. (Refer to pages 6 - 11)
Press START/PAUSE to start the machine.
FOR BEST FABRIC AND COLOR CARE
REMOVEYOUR CLOTHES AS SOON AS
THE CYCLE HAS FINISHED
If you wish to stop your ecosmart
• Press START/PAUSE.
• Wait until the machine has fully stopped before
opening the lid.
FABRIC SOFTENER
WASH CYCLE
WASH OPTIONS
START
3OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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ABOUTYOUR ECOSMART
Phase 1 - FRONT LOADER TYPE WASH
The ecosmart fills the bowl, at the selected
temperature, with just enough water so that the
clothes are 100% saturated.
This small amount of sudsy water is circulated through
the clothes, up the specially designed portal and back
onto the clothes with a waterfall effect.
The chemical action provided by a small amount of
water, combined with detergent, rapidly targets soil
and stains at fiber level, boosting soil removal and
accelerating the wash process.
Phase 2 - TOP LOADER TYPE WASH
After 3 minutes, your ecosmart will fill with just
enough cooler water to suspend the soil in solution.
Agitation will then begin, moving soil away from the
clothes. Because of its head-start, the wash requires
less agitation than a conventional top loader wash.
Unique Fisher & Paykel Shower Rinse
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HOW THE ECOSMART WORKS
The Fisher & Paykel ecosmart's '2 in 1' wash system gives you the best
of both worlds. Using a combination of front loader and top loader wash
systems, the ecosmart gives exceptional wash results while using up to
50% less hot water*, and, at the same time, taking better care of your
clothes than a conventional top loading washer.
Shower Spin Shower Spin Shower Spin
*CEE, December 1999
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The wash progress lights show all the tasks your
ecosmart will complete during the wash cycle.
As each task is completed a light goes out, so you
can tell at a glance how far the cycle has to go.
ADVANCING THE WASH CYCLE
To shorten the wash time, to rinse and spin only,
or to spin only:
1. Select the wash cycle.
2. Press ADVANCE repeatedly until only the right
number of lights remain on.
3. Press START/PAUSE.
Note: The wash consists of two parts. The
first two amber lights are essential for all washes
except Permanent Press, therefore, you can only
advance through the green lights, not the amber.
5WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS
THE WASH PROGRESS LIGHTS
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WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS
When you press POWER to turn on your ecosmart,
it will automatically select a:
• REGULAR wash cycle
• WARM wash temperature
• AUTO water level
• FAST spin speed
Each of these wash options can be altered to suit
your wash needs. The following pages explain each
of the wash options and how to use them.
In the following diagrams:
( ) =light is on
( ) =light is off
TO SELECT WASH OPTIONS
1. Select wash cycle.
2. Use the up or down arrows, or the options button,
to select the Wash Options you want to use.
3. Press START/PAUSE.
HEAVY DUTY For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics.
REGULAR For medium to light soiled cottons, linens, work and play
clothes.
DELICATE For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil.
WOOL Specially designed for normally soiled knits and machine
washable woolens.
PERMANENT PRESS A more traditional wash for synthetics, blends, and/or
delicate fabrics with normal soil and clothes which
wrinkle easily.
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Initial Wash
Agitate Time
Wash Action
Wash Temp
Rinse
Spin Speed
Spin Time
Heavy Duty
3 min
12 min
Heavy Duty
warm
cold
shower
rinse
Fast
6 min
Regular
3 min
8 min
Regular
warm
cold
shower
rinse
Fast
6 min
Delicate
3 min
4 min
Delicate
warm/cold
spray rinse
+
cold
deep rinse
Slow
4 min
Wool
3 min
4 min
Delicate
warm/cold
spray rinse
+
warm/cold
deep rinse
Medium
6 min
Permanent
Press
-
8 min
Regular
warm/cold
spray rinse
+
cold
deep rinse
Slow
6 min
THE WASH CYCLES
WASH OPTIONS
Note: Two lights are used to
show warm/hot and warm/cold
wash temperatures.
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We recommend the use of softener dryer sheets
because liquid fabric softener has been known to
cause an unpleasant build-up inside washing
machines. (Refer to Scrud page 13)
If you do wish to use liquid fabric softener you
must select the SOFTENER RINSE option.
This changes the rinse option to include a spray and
deep rinse, so that the fabric softener will be
dispensed correctly.
Note: Some wash loads are better washed using a
cycle with a deep rinse. For instance, garments that
have a lot of sand or sawdust in them, or garments
where the color still runs. For these loads select the
SOFTENER RINSE option, as this will change the
rinse to include a deep rinse.
When you select SOAK your ecosmart will stop at
the end of wash and soak for 2 hours before
completing the rinse and spin. During soak your
washer will agitate for a few seconds every minute.
TIME SAVER allows you to shorten the wash cycle
for lightly soiled clothes. Selecting this option reduces
the wash and spin times.
Time Saver can be turned on or off at any time during
the cycle.
SOFTENER RINSE
SOAK
TIME SAVER
7WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS
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WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS
AUTO WATER LEVEL
Your ecosmart can automatically select the
appropriate water level for the load.
1. Place your clothes in the machine, and press Power.
2. Select wash cycle (select Auto if not automatically
selected)
3. Press START/PAUSE
During fill the machine will pause occasionally to
sense the water level. The machine will check if
the water level is correct by using a series of two
different agitate strokes. (This may take over a minute).
If it detects that the water level is not enough, it
will fill with more water and re-check the level.
If you open the lid during this time your ecosmart
will assume you are adding more clothes and will
re-sense, extending the cycle time.
•When washing an unusual load eg. large
bulky garments, pillows, we recommend you
manually select the water level and select
the Delicate cycle.
• Manually select the water level if there is already
water in the machine.
Note: If you feel the machine does not fill to the
correct level, you can adjust the level the machine
selects. (Refer to the Option Adjustment instructions
on pages 14 to 17.)
MANUAL WATER LEVEL SELECTION
The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that
can be used to help you select the correct water
levels. Select the correct water level by using the
mark nearest to the top of the clothes.
•The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond
exactly to the level of water. They indicate the
level of dry clothes suitable for the water level.
• Your ecosmart may occasionally add water during
agitation.This is to maintain the water level due to
the release of air trapped in the garments.
• Out of balance loads, tangling or splashover can be
caused by selecting a water level that is too high.
WATER LEVELS
8
High
Med/High
Medium
Med/Low
Low
ACTUAL
LEVEL OF WATER
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SPIN HOLD
DELAY START
CLOTHES CARE
SAFEGUARDS
9WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS
Use the spin HOLD option to:
• Remove drip dry garments from a mixed load
before the wash goes into spin.
• Minimize creasing that is caused when clothes are
left sitting in the machine at the end of the cycle.
When spin Hold is selected, your ecosmart will pause
at the end of rinse, beep and the spin light will flash
to tell you that it is waiting for another instruction.
Press START/PAUSE to begin the spin.
Delay Start will delay the start of the wash cycle for
1, 3 or 9 hours.
Press DELAY START once for a delay of 1 hour.
Press again for 3 hours, a third time for 9 hours
(and again to return to normal).
• Once you press Delay Start your ecosmart will
begin the delay period, you do not have to press
Start/Pause.
• Be careful if using Delay Start for non-colorfast
clothes as dyes may run if the clothes are damp.
• Your ecosmart will not beep at the end of the
cycle if Delay Start is selected.
To avoid accidentally damaging your clothes, there
are a few options that your ecosmart will not accept.
For example, you cannot select a hot wash on
Delicate, Permanent Press or Wool cycles.
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WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS
You can program your ecosmart to remember the
wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For
instance, you may want to set the Regular cycle to
cold wash or set Heavy Duty to include a soak.
TO CUSTOMIZE A CYCLE
1. Press the Power Button.
2. Press selected wash cycle button. Hold down for
4 seconds. You will hear two quick beeps and the
wash cycle light will flash.
3. Select your wash options, (eg cold wash, soak).
4. Press the wash cycle button again to store your
customized cycle.
When you are customizing a wash cycle, you can
shorten or lengthen the agitation time.
• To shorten the agitation time, press ADVANCE to
reduce the number of green lights.
• To increase the agitation time keep pressing
ADVANCE until all the green lights are on. (On
Heavy Duty you can only decrease the wash time)
Note: Unlike the Favorite cycle you cannot
customize a wash cycle to start at the rinse or
spin stage.
Favorite cycle lets you design your own wash cycle.
Favorite can be any wash cycle with any of its wash
options, and it can start from any point in the cycle.
TO SETYOUR FAVORITE CYCLE
1. Press the Power Button.
2. Press the FAVORITE cycle button. Hold down for
4 seconds until you hear 2 quick beeps and the
Favorite light flashes.
3. Select your favorite cycle (eg Regular or Delicate).
4. Select the wash options (eg soak, time saver). Use
Advance if you want part of a cycle (eg spin only).
5. Press FAVORITE again to store your favorite cycle.
Note: Your ecosmart will remember your favorite
cycle, or any other cycle that has been customized,
even when unplugged from the wall. It is not possible
to program a delayed start in to the Favorite cycle.
CUSTOMIZING THE
WASH CYCLES
FAVORITE CYCLE
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Make sure there is enough room in the machine for
items to move when being washed. Forcing large items
into the machine may result in them being damaged
during washing.
Some items float up during the wash (eg comforters
and pillows). If they sit too high they may touch
stationary parts of the machine during agitate or spin.
To minimize the chance of this happening, bulky items
should be pushed down below the water level
after fill and pushed to sit below the medium
high water level mark on the agitator before
spinning. Select a slow spin.
To prevent an out of balance load we
recommend washing these items on the
Delicate cycle. If you wish to re-spin the load at a
faster speed make sure the load is sitting below the
medium high mark before spinning.
The Wool cycle has been designed for products
carrying a MACHINE WASHABLE care claim.The
fibers of these woolens have been treated to prevent
felting when they are machine washed. Most
handknitted garments are not made of machine
washable wool and we recommend that you hand
wash them.
• Check the care label.
• Use a wool detergent
• Use the WOOL cycle.
• Hand washed woolens may be spun in your
ecosmart.
• To dry woolens lay them flat on a towel and pat
into shape. Dry out of direct sunlight.
• Some wool underlays and sheepskin products can
be washed in a washing machine but may produce
excessive amounts of lint that may cause pump
blockages.
If you always use cold water, we recommend that a
warm permanent press wash be used at regular
intervals, eg every 5th wash.
WASHING BULKY
ITEMS
WASHING WOOLENS
COLD WATER
WASHING
11WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS
Bulky items should sit below the medium
high water level mark.
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BEFOREYOU WASH12
To get the best wash results sort your clothes before
washing.
•COLOR Sort white fabrics from colored fabrics.
•CARE LABELS The care label will tell you about
the fabric of the garment and how it should be
washed.
•SOIL Sort clothes according to the type and
amount of soil. Some soils suit warmer washes eg
oily soils, while others are best washed in cold
water eg mud, blood.
•LINT Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately.
Where possible, turn lint collectors inside out.
Lint Givers Lint Collectors
Terry cloth Synthetics
Chenille Corduroy
Towels Permanent Press
Socks
•CHECK POCKETS Loose items can damage
both your autowasher and your clothes.
•CLOSE ZIPPERS, HOOKS AND EYES This is
to make sure that these items do not snag on
other clothes.
•MEND ANY TORN GARMENTS OR
LOOSE BUTTONS Tears or holes may become
larger during washing. Remove any loose bra wires
as they can damage your washing machine and/or
dryer.
• PRETREAT ANY STAINS
•MAKE SURE THE WATER LEVEL SUITS
THE LOAD SIZE Ensure that the load does not
extend above the fabric softener dispenser as
splashing may occur.
•FOR A BALANCED LOAD:
– A mixture of small and large items will wash
the best.
–Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around
the agitator.
–Do not wrap large items, such as sheets, around
the agitator.
SORTING
LOADING
Hand Wash
Do not bleach
Do not tumble
dry
Medium iron
Dryclean
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13BEFOREYOU WASH
Check clothing care labels for special instructions.
Liquid bleach:
1. Use half the recommended dose of bleach and
dilute with water.
2. Remove the fabric softener dispenser and pour
down the inside edge of the agitator stem, in line
with the fins.
3. Add detergent and replace the fabric softener
dispenser.
Powdered Bleach:
Pour half the recommended dose of powdered
bleach into the agitator with your detergent.
The fabric softener goes into the dispenser on the
top of the agitator.The ring on the dispenser cup is a
guide for the amount of fabric softener to add for a
full load. Smaller loads require less fabric softener.
Softener Rinse
If you wish to use fabric softener when using the
Regular or Heavy Duty cycles you must select the
SOFTENER RINSE option. This changes the
rinse option to include a deep rinse so the fabric
softener will be dispensed correctly.
Scrud is the name given to the waxy build-up that can
occur within any washer when fabric softener comes
into contact with detergent.This build-up is not
brought about by a fault in the machine. If scrud is
allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains
on your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer.
If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend:
- Using fabric softener sparingly.
- When filling the dispenser, do not splash or overfill.
- Clean the dispenser as soon as the cycle is finished.
- Clean your machine regularly (refer page 18).
- Cold water washing increases the chance of the
build-up occurring.We recommend that a warm
permanent press wash be used at regular intervals,
eg every 5th wash should be warm.
- Fabric softener of a thinner consistency is less likely
to leave residue on the dispenser and contribute
to a build-up.
BLEACH
FABRIC SOFTENER
SCRUD
TO REMOVE FABRIC SOFTENER
DISPENSER CUP FOR CLEANING
Push cup through
dispenser with
thumb
Note: Never pour undiluted,
liquid chlorine bleach directly
onto clothes, into the wash
basket, or into the center of
the agitator.
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CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS
After using your ecosmart you may want to fine
tune some of the options to suit your wash needs.
You can change the following pre-set options:
• the default rinse option
• the amount of water used in the Shower Rinse
• the number of beeps at the end of the cycle
• the Out of Balance recovery routine
• the fill level selected by auto water level
• the controlled cold
To make these changes it is necessary to enter the
“Option Adjustment Mode”.
TO ENTER OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE
1. Plug the machine in, but do not press POWER.
Press START / PAUSE and hold down, then
press POWER.
2. You will hear three quick beeps and the machine
will show an unusual pattern of lights.
In this mode the lights are used to indicate the
different options available. The diagram on page
15 shows how the lights relate to the options
you can change.
Pages 16 - 17 explain the different options in
more detail.
3. Use the buttons on the panel to make your
changes to the pre-set options.
4. Press POWER to return to normal mode.
5. Your ecosmart will automatically remember
your changes.
6. To make further changes, repeat the above steps.
OPTION
ADJUSTMENT MODE
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1. Press START / PAUSE and
hold down. Press POWER.
3. Use the buttons on the panel
to change the pre-set options.
15CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS
2. This diagram below shows how the lights
relate to the options you can change. It also
shows what lights will be on when you first enter
the Option Adjustment Mode.
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CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS
When your ecosmart is spinning it can sense if the
wash load is out of balance and will stop and retry
spinning up to 3 times. If the machine still senses an
unbalanced load there are two options the machine
can take.
•Automatic Recovery Option:
Your ecosmart will try to automatically correct
the out of balance load. It will fill with water and
agitate to redistribute the load before trying to
spin up again.
•Machine Stops Option:
Your ecosmart will stop, giving a short burst of
beeps every five seconds and the RINSE or SPIN
light will flash.You must redistribute the load more
evenly yourself. (Use this option if you wish to
conserve water.)
1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode.
2. Use the HEAVY DUTY button to select the Out
of Balance recovery option you prefer.
3. Press Power to store your selection.
If you are not satisfied with the level that your
ecosmart fills to on AUTO WATER LEVEL, you can
increase or decrease the fill level that Auto will
select.
Note: If you feel there is not enough water for the
load, we recommend you check by pausing the
machine and pushing the clothes down to see how
much spare water is at the bottom of the wash
basket. Clothes often float and your ecosmart can
sense the water under the clothes.
1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode.
2. Use the CYCLE buttons to increase or decrease
the amount of water selected.
3. Press POWER to store your selection.
OUT OF BALANCE
RECOVERY ROUTINE
AUTO WATER FILL
LEVEL
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OUT OF BALANCE
RECOVERY OPTIONS
HEAVY DUTY
light on = automatic recovery
HEAVY DUTY
light off = machine stops
AUTO WATER LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT
Light on
FAVORITE = less water
PERM. PRESS = less water
WOOL = factory
setting
DELICATE = more water
REGULAR = more water
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The beeps signaling the end of the cycle can be
increased or decreased.
1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode.
2. Use the WASH OPTION button to select the
number of beeps you prefer.
3. Press POWER to store your selection.
The normal rinse on the Regular and Heavy Duty cycles is
a Shower Rinse.When you select Softener Rinse on these
cycles the rinse changes to the default rinse. The default
rinse is the rinse option used on the Wool, Delicate and
Permanent Press cycles.The default rinse is a spray rinse
followed by a deep rinse. However you can change the
default rinse to a single deep rinse or two deep rinses.
1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode.
2. Use the SPIN SPEED buttons to select the rinse
option you prefer.
3. Press POWER to store your selection.
You can increase or decrease the volume of water
added during the shower rinse on the Regular cycle.
1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode.
2. Use the WATER LEVEL buttons to select the
volume of water you wish to be used in the
shower rinse.
3. Press POWER to store your selection.
END OF CYCLE
BEEPS
DEFAULT RINSE
OPTION
VOLUME OF WATER
USED IN THE
SHOWER RINSE
(REGULAR CYCLE)
CONTROLLED COLD
17CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS
NUMBER OF BEEPS
Light on
TIME SAVER = 15 beeps
SOAK = 5 beeps
SOFTENER
RINSE = no beeps
RINSE OPTIONS
1st 2nd
Light on rinse rinse
MED spin deep deep
rinse rinse
SLOW spin short deep
spin rinse
HOLD spray deep
rinse rinse
SHOWER RINSE VOLUME
Light on
HIGH = more water
MED = more water
LOW = FACTORY SETTING
The ecosmart is designed for installations that have
both hot and cold water. To ensure optimum
performance even in very cold weather, the cold
water temperature is controlled to 60ºF. However if
for some reason you do not have hot water available
you may need to change to uncontrolled cold in very
cold weather.
Ecosmart leaves the factory with the Controlled
Cold Option. You can change this by pressing the
ADVANCE button.
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MACHINE INFORMATION
WHENYOU HAVE FINISHED
• Turn off the faucets to prevent any chance of
flooding should a hose burst.
• Unplug the machine from the wall socket.
CLEANINGYOUR ECOSMART
•Clean with a soft damp cloth and wipe dry. Do
not use chemical or scouring cleaners as they
can damage the paint and plastic surfaces.
• You can remove the lid for cleaning. Open the lid
fully, hold one side with one hand and gently tap
the other side with an upward motion.
To replace the lid, hold the lid vertically and align
both hinges before pushing down firmly.
• To remove the agitator for cleaning, unscrew the nut
down the center of the agitator by turning
anti-clockwise.
CAUTION:The agitator must be fully pushed
on to the shaft when refitting.Tighten the nut
firmly by hand. Ensure the agitator is not
loose.
CLEANING THE FABRIC SOFTENER
DISPENSER
When using fabric softener, rinse your dispenser at
the end of each wash, using warm soapy water.
• Separate the cup from the dispenser body by
pushing downwards on the base of the cup.
CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR
ECOSMART
Your ecosmart is equipped with a special cleaning
cycle to help prevent those nasty residues that can
build up inside washers.
The Cleaning Cycle
To get into the cleaning cycle:
1. Press POWER to turn the machine on.
2. Select the PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
3. Simultaneously press the wash temp up and down
buttons and hold down. The machine will beep
and the wash temp LED will flick up to hot.
CARE AND CLEANING
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TO REMOVE FABRIC SOFTENER
DISPENSER CUP
Push cup through
dispenser with
thumb
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