Fisher & Paykel Ecosmart Owner's manual

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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.
ENGLISH Pg 1-25
Refer to page 67 for warranty information and service contacts.
FRANÇAIS Page 27-44
Vous référer à la page 65 pour les renseignements sur la garantie et le
service clientèle.
ESPAÑOL Pág 45-62
Para información acerca de la garantía y datos del servicio de mantenimiento
consulte la página 63.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner Fisher & Paykel Limited has determined
that this product meets ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
An easy to use interactive
version of the Use & Care
manual is available online
www.usa.fisherpaykel.com
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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 EcosmartWorks 4
•Lid Lock 5
3. Wash Cycles and Options
•TheWash Progress Lights 5
•TheWash 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 theWash Cycle 10
•Favorite Cycle 10
•Washing Bulky Items 11
•WashingWoollens 11
•ColdWaterWashing 11
4. BeforeYouWash
•Sorting and Loading 12
•Bleach 13
•Fabric Softener 13
•Scrud 13
5. Changing Pre-set Options
•OptionAdjustment Mode 14
•Out of Balance Recovery Routine 16
•AutoWater Fill Level 16
•End of Cycle Beeps 17
•Softener Rinse Options 17
•Volume ofWater used in the
Shower Rinse 17
6. Machine Information
•Care and Cleaning 18
•ProductsThat Might DamageYour
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 67
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 25.
CONTENTS
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn your Ecosmart on by pressing the POWER
button.
Remove the fabric softener dispenser.
If you wish to use bleach:
•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).
• Select the Softener Rinse Option.This will
ensure that any residual bleach is well cleared
out of your washer.
Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to
Sorting and Loading page 12).
•Follow the 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.
•Pour the detergent down the center of the
agitator stem.
•Replace the fabric softener dispenser, as this stops
articles falling down the center of the agitator.
POWER
BLEACH
LOADING
DETERGENT
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HOWTO 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 the
softener will be dispensed correctly into the final
rinse. (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.
If you wish to stop your Ecosmart
•Press START/PAUSE.
•Wait until the machine has fully stopped,and the
lid lock light is off,before opening the lid.
FABRIC SOFTENER
3OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WASH CYCLE
WASH OPTIONS
START
FOR BEST FABRIC AND COLOR CARE
REMOVE YOUR CLOTHES AS SOON ASTHE CYCLE HAS FINISHED
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ABOUTYOUR ECOSMART
Phase 1 – Eco ActiveWash
FRONT LOADERTYPEWASH
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 LOADERTYPEWASH
After 4 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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HOWTHE ECOSMARTWORKS
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,March 2002
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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.
ADVANCINGTHE WASH CYCLE
To shorten the wash time,to rinse and spin only,
or to spin only:
1. Select the wash cycle.
2. PressADVANCE repeatedly until only the right
number of lights remain on.
3. Press START/PAUSE.
Note:The wash consists of two parts. The
first amber light is essential for all washes
except Permanent Press,therefore,you can only
advance through the green lights,not the amber.
Your Ecosmart has a lid lock.This ensures the lid
cannot be opened during hazardous parts of the
cycle,providing added safety for you and your family.
The lid lock light (above the start/pause button)
comes on when the lid is locked to tell you when
you cannot open the lid.
If the lid lock light is flashing the lid lock is in the
process of locking or unlocking (i.e.while the
machine coasts down or start/pause has been
pressed).During this stage the lid still cannot be
lifted.
Keep children away from the machine during
the fill and agitate stage of the cycle, especially
when using hot water, as the lid can be opened
and the machine will not stop.
5WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS
THEWASH
PROGRESS
LIGHTS
LID LOCK
If the lid is left open,the
machine will be unable to
lock and the cycle will be
halted.The machine will beep
and the lid lock light will flash
until the lid is closed and the
START/PAUSE button is
pressed.
DO NOT put anything down the slot in the top deck of your machine.
DO NOT try to disable the lid lock.
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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 SELECTWASH OPTIONS
1. Select wash cycle.
2. Use the up or down arrows,or the options button,to
select theWash Options you want to use.
3. Press START/PAUSE.
HEAVY DUTY For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics.
REGULAR For medium to lightly soiled cottons,linens, work and play
clothes.
DELICATE For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil.
WOOLWASHABLES Specially designed for normally soiled knits and machine
washable woollens.
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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EcoActiveWash*
AgitateTime*
Wash Action
WashTemp
Rinse
Spin Speed
SpinTime
Heavy Duty
4 min
12 min
Heavy Duty
warm
cold
shower
rinse
Fast
6 min
Regular
4 min
9 min
Regular
warm
cold
shower
rinse
Fast
6 min
Delicate
4 min
6 min
Delicate
warm/cold
spray rinse
+
cold
deep rinse
Slow
4 min
Wool
Washables
4 min
3 min
Delicate
warm/cold
spray rinse
+
warm/cold
deep rinse
Medium
6 min
Permanent
Press
-
9 min
Regular
warm/cold
spray rinse
+
cold
deep rinse
Slow
2 min
THEWASH CYCLES
WASH OPTIONS
Note:Two lights are used to
show warm/hot and warm/cold
wash temperatures.
* Does not include fill times.
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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).
Use the SOFTENER RINSE option:
• If you use liquid fabric softener
• If you use bleach
This option changes the rinse to include a spray and
deep rinse,so that the fabric softener will be
dispensed correctly, and the machine sump will be
thoroughly cleaned of bleach.
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.
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he
WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS
SOFTENER RINSE
SOAK
TIME SAVER
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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 water level 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.
•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.
•For a large bulky load, or large single item (eg.
comforter) push the load down after the first fill.
MANUALWATER 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
OFWATER
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