Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart WA1068P Mounting instructions

FabricSmart™ clothes washer
WA1068P 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
FabricSmart™ controls 14
FabricSmart™ safety features 15
Eco-Active™ wash 16
Sorting 17
Loading 18
Detergent 19
Fabric softener 20
Wash cycles 21
Wash options 22
Customising wash cycles 27
Changing pre-set options 28
Caring for your washer 33
Before you call for service 35
Fault codes 37
Troubleshooting 38
Manufacturer’s Warranty 42
Customer Care 44
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to FabricSmart™
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart™ 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
75years of laundry experience have been programmed into your clothes washer to help
give you the best possible performance.
Your FabricSmart™ washer has an extra large capacity, and numerous wash cycles
and options so you can perform every wash task with ease and spend less time in the
laundry. With the ability to select the most efficient water level for each load, your
FabricSmart™ washer makes it kinder on your wallet and the environment.
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 machine 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
agitator. 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
WA1068P
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS mm
AOverall height of product* (to highest point on console) 1060–1090
BOverall width of product 685
COverall depth of product 700
DHeight of product to top of lid* (closed) 950 –980
EHeight of lid open* (measured from bottom of product) 1440–1470
Standpipe height min 850–2400
MINIMUM CLEARANCES mm
FMinimum cavity width 725
GMinimum depth clearance (including inlet hoses and drain hose) 750
HMinimum clearance to adjacent product# (dryer) 20
MAXIMUM CAPACITY kg
10.0
* Includes adjustable mounted feet and the range of movement.
# Applies either side.
 Electrical supply: 220V – 240V, 50Hz Sinusoidal, 10A
 Inlet water static pressure: Max.1MPa (150psi), Min.34 KPa (5psi)
 Inlet water flow rate at tap: Min.6litres/min
 Standpipe height: 850–2400mm

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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 machine 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
machine by tilting the machine 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
machine.
Location
Your washer must be installed on a level surface and not on any textured floor coverings
(egcarpet, rugs) to ensure that the opening at the bottom of the machine is not
obstructed.
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 machine 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–2400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–2400mm
(20mm)
maximum
Fitting the drain hose guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical
This appliance must be supplied with a 220–240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, 10Aelectrical
supply.
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 floor
equipped with a drain.
 Draining must comply with local by-laws.
Water supply
 Your cold water should not exceed 35°C and your hot water should not exceed 65°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 static pressure: Max.1MPa(150psi) Min.34KPa (5psi)
 Inlet water flow rate at tap: Min.6litres/min
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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Inlet hoses
ImpORTANT!
 New hose sets provided with the washer shall be used to connect the washer to the
water mains.
 Old hose sets should not be re-used.
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 machine inlet valves. Inlet valves are marked
on the back of the machine. Ensure the Hot valve is
connected to the hot tap and the Cold valve is connected to
the cold tap.
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 Repairer,
PartNo.388491P. This appliance incorporates backflow protection complying with
AS3500.1. No further backflow protection is required for connection to the water supply.
Note: your washer does not have an internal heater to heat water.
Inlet hose replacement
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.
WARNING!
Failure to do so may result in a flood and damage to property.
Elbow
(Machine) end
Straight
(Tap) end
Inlet hose ends