Fisher & Paykel ecosmart GWL15 User manual

DRAIN HOSE
The drain hose guide MUST be
fitted to the drain hose and should
not extend more than 3/4” (20mm)
from the end of the guide. Place
the drain hose in tub or standpipe.
INLET HOSE
CONNECTIONS
LEVELING
Make sure washer is level and
four rubber inserts are properly
installed.
OPERATION
1.Turn faucets on. Check for leaks,
noise, vibration, correct water
temperatures and proper
operation in spin.
2.Turn hot and cold water faucets off
and instruct customer to do the
same when washer is not in use.
3.Give customer the Use & Care
Book and Installation Instructions.
GROUNDING
MUST be properly grounded to
conform to local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of
equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
FINAL CHECK LIST
HAVE YOU CARRIED OUT THE FOLLOWING
NOTE TO THE INSTALLER
After you have followed the procedures on
the previous pages. Check the following.
PULL HOSE
THROUGH
GUIDE
READ AND OBSERVE ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - CONSULT
THE PRODUCT USE & CARE BOOK FOR CUSTOMER CAUTIONS
Filter end must
be connected
to faucet.
Faucet
end of
hose
3/4”
(20mm)
Specification subject to change without notice P/N 420264A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR
ECO SMART WASHER
BEFORE YOU BEGIN - READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.
IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
Note to installer: Be sure to leave these instructions with the Customer.
Note to Consumer: Keep these instructions with your Use & Care Book for future reference.
Note: This appliance must be properly grounded.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
LOCATION
Washer must be installed on firm
flooring to minimize vibration during
spin cycles. Concrete flooring is
best, but wood base is sufficient
providing floor support meets FHA
standards.
Washer should not be installed on
rugs or exposed to the weather.
PLUMBING
Water Temperature
Your cold water should not exceed
95˚F (35˚C) or your hot water exceed
150˚F (65˚C). Temperatures above
this may damage your washer.
Shut off valves
Both hot and cold shut-off valves
(faucets) should be available in
laundry area.
Drain
Water may be drained into a
standpipe or set tub. The standpipe
must be 11/2” (38mm) minimum
inside diameter and must be open to
the atmosphere.
ELECTRICAL
This appliance must be supplied with
110V-120V, 60Hz, and connected
to an individual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15 or
20 amp circuit breaker or time
delay fuse.
Specification subject to change without notice
SPECIFICATIONS
Inlet water pressure
Max 150 psi (1MPa)
Min 3 psi (20kPa )
Standpipe Height
33 1/2” to 78”
HEIGHT
Lid Clearance
Allow for
adjustable
feet
DEPTH
WIDTH
MODEL All models
DEPTH 251/2” (650mm)
WIDTH 251/2” (650mm)
HEIGHT to top of console 401/2”- 411/2” (1020-1050mm)
HEIGHT LID OPEN 551/2”- 561/2” (1410-1440mm)
DIMENSIONS
Washer
end of
hose
Faucet
end of
hose
REMOVE TRANSIT
BOTTOM PACKER
Bottom packer MUST be removed
from the base of the washer, before
the basket packer is removed. Washer
end of
hose.

STEP 3
Drain Hose
1.Carefully pull the drain hose
out from the back of the washer by
pulling the exposed part of the
hose downwards and then out.
2.The hose guide is used to guide
the drain hose over the tub or
standpipe. It MUST be fitted to the
drain hose. To prevent siphoning
the drain hose should not extend
more than 3/4” (20mm) from the
end of the guide. If necessary, the
drain hose can be trimmed to length
3.Place the drain hose in laundry
tub or standpipe.
Note:
• In multi-storey apartments or any
upper floor, the machine should be
installed on a drained floor
• Check that the tub or standpipe is
free from lint or other obstructions.
• In basement installation do not
exceed standpipe height. (78”)
STEP 1
REMOVE BOTTOM PACKER
1.Remove outer packaging.
2.Tilt the machine backwards and
walk the machine off the bottom
packer. The plastic bottom packer
can now be removed from the
machine.
Caution: Operating the machine
when the bottom packer is in place
can result in damage to the
machine.
STEP 2
REMOVING BASKET PACKER
AND ACCESSORIES
1.Lift lid and remove cardboard
basket packer from under lid.
2.Keep the bottom packer and
basket packer in case they are
required for future transit.
3.Remove hoses, accessories and
installation pack.
The installation pack contains
the following:
•4 rubber inserts for the
leveling feet
•1 drain hose guide
STEP 4
Inlet Hoses
1.Install hoses with straight end (with
filters) onto the faucets.
2.Install elbow ends onto washing
machine (inlet valves are marked on
the back of the machine H=hot,
C=cold)
STEP 5
LEVELING THE WASHER
Leveling Feet
1.Insert the four rubber leveling feet
inserts into the feet on the base of
the washer.
2.Move the washer into its final
position. We suggest a minimum
clearance of 1” (25mm) on
each side for ease of installation.
3.Turn on water and check hose
connections for leaks. Make sure
there are no kinks in the hoses.
4. It is IMPORTANT to level the washer
to give proper performance in spin.
Make sure the rubber inserts are in
the adjustable feet on the base of
the washer. Adjust the feet by
unscrewing/screwing to make sure
the washer is level and cannot rock.
PULL HOSE
THROUGH
GUIDE 3/4”
(20mm)
Washer
end of
hose
Faucet
end of
hose
BASKET PACKER
Note: If there is a cold water supply
only, an inlet valve cap (available from
Fisher & Paykel) MUST be connected to
the hot valve. The cap prevents water
leaking out the hot valve. Cold water
connection is required.
5. Use the walls and adjacent counter
tops as a sight guide to check to
see if washer appears level.
Readjust the feet if necessary.
6.Please test machine in permanent
press cycle.
7. Open lid and check the washer
basket to see that it sits slightly
forward of centre (see illustration).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET
INSTALLATION
The minimum ventilation clearance
between the washer and adjacent
walls or other surfaces is:
1” (25mm) either side and front
3” (75mm) rear
NOTE: The clearances stated are
minimums. Consideration must be
given to providing adequate
clearance for installation and
servicing.
Minimum vertical space from floor to
overhead shelves, cabinets, ceilings
etc is 59” (1500mm).
Closet doors must be louvered or
otherwise ventilated and have at
least 60 square inches open area for
a washer only, or if the closet
contains both a washer and dryer,
doors must contain at least 120
square inches of open area equally
distributed.
Caution: DO NOT INSTALL THIS
APPLIANCE IN A CLOSET WITH A
SOLID DOOR.
LOUVERED DOOR
WASHER & DRYER
OPERATION
1.Turn faucets on. Check for leaks,
noise, vibration, correct water tem-
peratures and proper operation in
spin. Check lid locks during spin.
2.Turn hot and cold water faucets off
and instruct customer to do the
same when washer is not in use.
3.Give customer the USE & CARE
Book and Installation Instructions.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In
the event of malfunction or break
down, grounding will reduce the risk
of electric shock by providing a path
of least resistance for electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged in to an
appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of
equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or
serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance - if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
Installation must conform to STANDARD
FOR MOBILE HOMES, ANSI A119.1
and NATIONAL MOBILE HOME
CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY
STANDARDS ACT OF 1974
(PL93-383).
1” (25mm) 1” (25mm)
60 Sq. In
(388 Sq. cm)
60 Sq. In
(388 Sq. cm)
INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT
CORRECT ADJUSTMENT
8. Close the lid. Visually check that
the lid and topdeck are aligned.
If it does not look like the
diagram below, adjust one of the
front feet slightly until it matches.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.The washer may give warning
signals when low water pressure,
or drain problems are encountered.
Consult the USE & CARE Book.
2.Note user options shown in the
USE & CARE Book.
If further help is needed
concerning this appliance call:
TOLL FREE 1 888 9FNP USA
(1 888 936 7872)
IN CANADA
Direct 1 877 744 7400
or write:
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc.,
27 Hubble, Irvine, CA 92618
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