Fisher & Paykel excellence GW512 Mounting instructions

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New Zealand Australia USA Canada Europe Asia Pacific
Installation instructions and
User guide
NZ, AU & PAC
Clothes Washer
GW712, GW612, GW512, MW612, MW512

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Intelligence Working For You
70 years of laundry experience has led to the development of the world’s most advanced wash
system, the Smart Drive®.
Unlike conventional machines, Smart Drive® autowashers use intelligence to adapt the wash
action and water levels to save on water and electricity use; making it kinder on your wallet and
the environment.
Intelligent Electronics
A powerful microprocessor controls every aspect of
the Smart Drive®, allowing it to continually monitor
and respond to each wash. It contains over 10,000
lines of instructions in its brain’ – the result of many
years of testing and fine-tuning, to give you the best
possible performance.
Direct Drive Motor
Our revolutionary direct drive motor is capable of
infinite wash actions, continuously adjusting its speed
to the movement of your clothes, removing dirt while
caring for the fabric, delivering the ultimate wash.
Reliability
The Smart Drive® has no mechanical brake, pulleys or
gears, which means fewer moving parts and greater
reliability.
Saves Time
With a top spin speed of 1000rpm, Smart Drive®
reduces clothes drying time by up to 30%.
Energy Conservation
The unique wash action means a typical load uses
only the same amount of electricity as a 100-watt light
bulb left on for an hour.
Eco
Designed to make every drop count, using up to 25%
less water than the traditional Water Saver rinse.

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Contents
Installation Instructions 4
Getting Started
Before You do Your First Wash 7
Using Your Excellence Washer 8
Using Your Pride Washer 10
Lidlock 12
Wash Cycles and Options
Wash Cycles and Options 13
Wash Options and Advancing the Cycle 14
Water Levels 15
Saving Water – Eco, Water Saver 16
Soak, Spin Hold, Delay Start 17
Washing Bulky Items, Washing Woollens 18
Favourite Cycle 19
Customising the Wash Cycle 20
Before You Wash
Sorting, Loading 21
Detergent 22
Fabric Softener, Scrud 23
Changing Pre-set Options
Option Adjustment Mode 24
Wash Temperatures, Rinse Options 26
Controlled Cold, End of Cycle Beeps, Water Saver 27
Auto Water Fill Level 27
Out of Balance Recovery Routine 28
Machine Information
Specifications 28
Cleaning Your Smart Drive® 29
Products That Might Damage Your Smart Drive® 30
Smart Drive® Sounds and Beeps, Automatic Lint System 30
Water Consumption 30
Saving Water 31
Problem Solving
If Your Smart Drive® Beeps for Help 33
Operating Problems 35
Wash Problems 36
Customer Care 37
Manufacturers Warranty 38
Please Note:
All diagrams feature the EXCELLENCE button shape unless otherwise stated.
The use of the button is the same for all Smart Drive® models.

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Installation Instructions
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new
Smart Drive® please follow the instructions below.
Removing the Packaging
1 Remove the outer packaging.
2 Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom
packer one foot at a time.
3 Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by
pulling it out the front.
4 Lift the lid and remove the bowl packer from the bowl.
5 Remove the hoses and accessories.
6 Keep the bottom packer and bowl packer in case they
are required for future transit.
In your autowasher you will find:
4 rubber inserts for the levelling feet (joined together).
1 hose guide.
2 inlet hoses.
Drain Hose
1 Carefully pull the drain hose out from the
back of the machine by pulling the exposed
part of the hose downward and outward.
2 To guide the drain hose over the tub or
standpipe the hose guide MUST be fitted to
the drain hose.
To prevent syphoning:
The drain hose should not extend more than
20mm from the end of the guide.
The height of the standpipe or tub should
be between 850–1200mm.
The drain hose can be trimmed to length.
3 Place the drain hose in the tub or standpipe.
Please ensure that the bottom packer has been removed before operating your machine.
Pull hose
through guide
(20mm)
maximum
Flex hose
guide apart
Standpipe 850 – 1200mm

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Installation Instructions
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 machine inlet
valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back of the machine
H=Hot C=Cold.
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 valve. The cap is available from your
Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre, Part No. 388491. This appliance incorporates
backflow protection complying with AS3500.1. No further backflow protection is required for
connection to the water supply.
Levelling
It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure even spin
performance.
1 Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the moulding and
fit into the feet on the base of the machine.
2 Move the machine to its final position. (We suggest a
minimum clearance of 20mm each side).
3 Adjust the feet so the machine is level and cannot rock.
To check if your machine is level:
Look down on the wash bowl and make sure it sits slightly forward of centre (see Diagram 1).
Close the lid. Visually check that the lid fits evenly on both sides. If it does not look like the
diagram in the middle, adjust one of the front feet slightly until it matches. The diagram on the
top and bottom are not correct (see Diagram 2).
4 Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses.
5 Uncoil power cord and plug into wall socket.
Adjustable feet
Rubber insert
Tap end
To check levelling look
down on the wash bowl
Correct
Incorrect
Diagram 1
Lid Alignment
Lid
Topdeck
Wind right foot down
(out) to correct
Wind left foot down
(out) to correct
Lid
Lid
Topdeck
Topdeck
Diagram 2
Machine end

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Installation Instructions
Water Supply
For best operating conditions your hot water
should be approximately 65˚C. Your cold water
should not exceed 35˚C or your hot water exceed
75˚C. Temperatures above these may cause 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: Max.1MPa (150 psi) Min. 34Pa (5 psi)
Inlet water flow rate: Min. 3 litres/min
Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150mm.
Draining
Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions, which may
affect how your machine works or may cause flooding.
In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a drained floor.
Draining must comply with local by-laws.
Autowasher Safety
This autowasher is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Your Smart Drive® can now be opened while it is filling and agitating, supervise young children
to ensure they do not play with it.
CAUTION!
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.
Accessories and Spare Parts
Available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
Inlet Valve Cap Part No. 388491
Hose Inlet Long (2m) Part No. 422680
Hose Inlet Large Bore Part No. 426123
Drain Hose Extension Part No. 425627p
Power Cord If the Power Cord of your autowasher is damaged it must be
replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Centre, as it is not a
standard power cord.
Hot ‘N’ Safe Valves Available Are:
RMC TVA 50HF
RMC TVA 75HFS
Adjustable between 35˚C – 55˚C
RMC TVA 50HP
For instantaneous gas hot water supply

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Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive® washing machine. We are very 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
energy efficient. Thousands of tonnes of washing and 70 years of laundry experience have been
programmed into your washing machine to help give you the best possible performance.
We hope you enjoy your new washing machine,
we have certainly enjoyed designing it.
Before You Do Your First Wash
You owe it to yourself and your Smart Drive® to have it installed correctly by an authorised
service agent.
Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:
1 Has the basepacker been removed?
2 Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’? Is the cold hose connected to the cold
valve marked ‘C’?
3 Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend‘ (with no more than 20mm extended) and on to
your standpipe?
4 Are the rubber inserts secured into the feet on the base of your machine and is the machine
levelled?
Refer to Installation Instructions, page 4.
If you have bought a Pride model it is a good idea to check the warm fill temperature. (Refer to
page 26).

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Using Your Excellence Washer
Remove fabric softener dispenser.
Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading pages 21).
A. Detergent
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 centre of the
agitator stem.
Replace the fabric softener dispenser (this stops
small articles falling down the centre of the
agitator). (Refer to Detergent page 22).
B. Fabric Softener
If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the
dispenser on the top of the agitator.
Fabric Softener must not be used if you have
selected the Water Saver or Eco option.
(Refer to Fabric Softener page 23).
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GW712, GW612, GW512

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C. Power
Press POWER to turn the machine on.
D. Wash Cycle
Press the desired wash cycle button.
E. Wash Options
Select the WASH TEMPERATURE and other wash options. (Refer to pages 13–17).
F. Start
Press START/PAUSE to start the machine.
If you wish to stop your
Press START/PAUSE.
If it is during spray rinse or spin there is a slight delay while the bowl is coasted to a stop and the
lid is unlocked.
For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.
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Using Your Pride Washer
Remove fabric softener dispenser.
Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading pages 21).
A. Detergent
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 centre of the agitator
stem.
Replace the fabric softener dispenser (this stops small
articles falling down the centre of the agitator). (Refer
to Detergent page 22).
B. Fabric Softener
If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the
dispenser on the top of the agitator.
Fabric Softener must not be used if you have
selected the Eco option.
(Refer to Fabric Softener page 23).
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C
MW612, MW512