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
ImpORTANT!
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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

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Levelling instructions
It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure
good spin performance and effective detergent
and fabric softener dispensing.
A spirit level is provided with your machine. Use
this to level your machine, always placing it on a
clean, flat surface. The machine is level when the
bubble sits in the centre, within the two lines.
Your washer is equipped with self-locking feet
to ensure they do not move once you have
levelled your machine. To adjust the feet, pull
down then twist to move them up or down.
Note: after levelling, the corners of the washer
should be clear of the floor and the machine
must not rock in any direction.
1Move the machine to its final position using the
top corners to manoeuvre the product into place
(do not push on the centre front of the machine).
We recommend a minimum clearance of 20mm
each side and 50mm at the rear of the machine.
2With the lid closed, place the spirit level at the
centre back of the lid (near the control panel).
Pull the machine out and adjust the rear feet
(wind down) until the machine is level side to
side when in position.
3Open the lid. Place spirit level on the flat
surface on the left side, inline with the centre of
the bowl. Adjust the front left foot (wind down)
until the machine is level.
4Move the spirit level to the right side, in line
with the centre of the bowl. Adjust the front
right foot (wind down) until the machine is
level, and does not rock. There should be equal
weight on both front feet so that neither can be
turned by hand when the machine is in position.
5Place the spirit level at the centre front of the
topdeck, forward of the lid lock slot. Check the
machine is level. Move the spirit level around to
all positions once more, checking the machine is
level in all areas. Check the machine does not rock
side to side, front to back, or corner to corner.
ImpORTANT!
 Keep your spirit level for the next time you
move or reposition your washer.
 If moving or transporting your washer in
the future, ensure you tape the lid down
beforehand.
Levelling – Step 2
Spirit
level
Levelling – Step 3
Spirit
level
Levelling – Step 4
Spirit
level
Levelling – Step 5
Spirit
level

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completing your installation
 Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks
in the hoses. Check the hose connections for leaks again after 24hours.
 Uncoil power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover, and plug into wall socket.
Installation test cycle
Your washer must be correctly installed before use. Check the installation and operation
of the machine using the following procedure:
1Touch to activate your washer.
2Touch both the and ‘Options’ buttons at the same time, and hold for three seconds.
3Touch to start the installation test cycle.
4The machine will beep to signal the end of the installation test cycle. Any faults will be
displayed on the screen (refer to the back of this user guide to help identify faults). If you
need further assistance, please contact a Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Representative.
Refer to page44 for contact details.
Note: if there are no faults found, the washer will automatically turn off at the end of the
installation test cycle.
ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS
Available from your Fisher & Paykel dealer or a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.
Inlet Valve Cap Part No. 388491P
Hose Inlet Long (2m) Part No. 422680P
Hose Inlet Large Bore Part No. 426123P
Drain Hose Extension Part No. 425627P
Power Cord If the power cord of your clothes washer is damaged it must
be replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer in
order to avoid a hazard, as it is not a standard power cord.

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BEFORE YOU DO YOUR FIRST WASH
You owe it to yourself and your washer to have your machine installed correctly.
Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:
1Has the base space packer been removed? Refer to page 6.
2Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend‘ (with no more than 20mm extended)
and hooked into your tub or standpipe? Refer to page 6.
3Is the hot hose connected to the Hot valve marked ‘H’? Is the cold hose connected to
the Cold valve marked ‘C’? Refer to page 8.
4Is the machine correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are clear of
the floor? Refer to page 9.
5Have you performed the installation test cycle? Refer to page 10.
FabricSmart™ capacity
FabricSmart™ offers a very generous 10kg capacity. The list below outlines what is
included in a 10kg wash load (in accordance with AS/NZS2040.1:2005).
10 kg LOAD
4 Sheets (double) 6 Pillowcases
8 Bath towels 6 Shorts
3 Tablecloths 4 Wash cloths
4 Shirts 2 Handkerchiefs
6 T-shirts
Note: the above load composition is indicative only. We recommend for everyday
use that you separate out your sheets and towels and wash them separately on the
‘Regular’ cycle.

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GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
Fabric softener
If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the fabric
softener dispenser cup on the top of the agitator (refer
to the ‘Fabric Softener’ section).
ImpORTANT!
Fabric softener must not be used if you have selected
the ‘Quick’ cycle or the ‘Eco Rinse’ option (refer to the
‘Fabric softener’ section).
Before you start
 It is important to sort your clothes, particularly separating white/light colours from dark
colours, as well as separating out sheets and towels. Refer to the ‘Sorting and loading’
section.
 Wash new, highly coloured and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer
onto other items.
 Sort lint givers and lint collectors (refer to the ‘Sorting’ section).
 Close bra clasps, do up zippers and check pockets.
 Place your clothes directly into the wash bowl.
 Place the load evenly around the agitator (refer to ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’ sections).
 Remove fabric softener dispenser cup.
Detergent
 Follow the manufacturer’s 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 (refer to the ‘Detergent’ section).
 Pour the detergent down the centre of the
agitator stem.
 Replace the fabric softener dispenser cup (this
stops small articles falling down the centre of the
agitator when you load the machine).
FabricSmart™ control panel
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GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
If you wish to stop your FabricSmart™ washer
 Press .
During a spray rinse or spin, there will be a slight delay while the bowl slows to a stop
and the lid is unlocked.
ImpORTANT!
Failure to follow the advice in this guide may result in damage to your garments, and
your expectations of wash performance may not be met.
Using your washer
The buttons require only a gentle touch to activate.
1Touch to activate your FabricSmart™ washer.
2Select your desired wash cycle by turning the SmartTouch™ Control Dial. The wash cycle
icons will illuminate as you turn the dial showing which cycle is selected (refer to the
‘Wash cycles’ section).
3Choose your wash options, egyou may want a ‘Warm’ wash temperature and a ‘Slow’
spin speed (refer to the ‘Wash options’ section).
4Touch to start the cycle. The washer will start to fill with water and select the correct
wash action for your load.
For best fabric and colour care, remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.
5Use ‘Keylock’ mode to lock the buttons on the display, which prevents them from being
activated accidently by a washing basket or little fingers (refer to the ‘FabricSmart™
controls’ section).
6‘Delay Start’ allows you to delay the start of your wash by 5mins up to 18hours (refer
to the ‘Wash options’ section).
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FABRICSMART™ CONTROLS
SmartTouch™ Control Dial
The SmartTouch™ Control Dial provides easy and efficient cycle selection. As you rotate
the dial, the cycle selected will be illuminated, along with the default settings for that
cycle on the right of the control panel.
SmartTouch™ buttons
The smooth, easy clean buttons require only a gentle touch to activate. Use these to
power your machine on and off, start and pause your washer, select your wash options,
activate keylock and programme a delay start.
Digital display screen
The digital display screen provides feedback on how long the wash cycle has to go,
to keep you informed throughout the cycle. The screen also displays your ‘Delay Start’
selection, should you choose one. The delayed time remaining will show on the screen
until the machine starts. The screen will also display messages to help you with the
overall running of your machine.
Time to go
Your FabricSmart™ washer will display how many minutes a wash cycle has remaining,
so that you can tell at a glance when your washing will be finished. Once you have
selected your wash cycle and options, the time the wash cycle will take to complete will
be displayed. Please be aware that actual cycle times may vary as they are influenced
by a number of factors, eg the flow rate of your water supply, the load size and cycle
selection.
Keylock mode
Keylock can be used to lock the buttons on your FabricSmart™ when not in use. This will
avoid accidental button pushes from items left on the lid of the washer and also from
any little fingers.
To turn ‘Keylock’ mode ON or OFF:
 Touch and hold the button for 2 seconds.
Note: when activated, the light above the button is illuminated.
If ‘Keylock’ mode is activated:
 To turn your washer on, touch and hold the button for 2 seconds. This will activate
the control panel. ‘Keylock’ mode will remain activated.
 To pause your washer at any time during the cycle, touch and hold the button for
2seconds, or touch the button twice in quick succession.
 To stop your washer or power off at any time, touch and hold the button for
2seconds or touch the button twice in quick succession.

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FABRICSMART™ SAFETY FEATURES
Lid lock
The lid of your FabricSmart™ washer is locked for some
parts of the wash cycle, ensuring safety for you and your
family while it is operating.
The ‘Lid locked’ light (above the button) is illuminated
when the lid lock is activated, letting you know at a glance
if you can open the lid or not.
To unlock the lid at any time during the cycle press .
If the lid is left open, your FabricSmart™ washer will be unable to lock the lid, and the
cycle will be halted. The machine will beep to alert you and display a warning message
on the screen. If this occurs, close the lid and touch .
Note: the lid will be locked from the start of the ‘Bowl Clean’ cycle, through to the end,
unless is touched.
ImpORTANT!
 Do not put anything down the lid lock slot in the top deck of your machine.
 Do not try to disable the lid lock.
Ensure that children or infirmed persons are well supervised when around your
FabricSmart™ washer.
Auto drain
 Unsupervised clothes washers filled with water can present a drowning hazard to small
children. In order to minimise any risk of this type of accident, your FabricSmart™ has
been pre-programmed to know when this potential hazard is created and drains the
wash water to a safe level.
 If you pause your FabricSmart™ at any time during the wash cycle when there is water
in the bowl, the machine will activate the auto drain function after 3 minutes. This will
drain the water in the wash bowl to an acceptable level, minimising any potential hazard.
 A warning message will be displayed on the digital display while auto drain is in
operation. The cycle can be restarted at anytime by touching .
Lid lock

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ECO-ACTIVE™ WASH
Your FabricSmart™ uses a dual-action wash to give excellent wash performance while
taking great care of your clothes. We call this the Eco-Active™ wash. The two parts to
the Eco-Active™ wash are explained below:
Wash 1 – Detergent activating wash (front-loader type wash)
For both ‘Eco-Active™, On’ and ‘Eco-Active™, Off’
selections your FabricSmart™ washer fills the bowl
at the selected temperature with just enough water
so that your clothes are 100% saturated. This small
amount of water flows down through the clothes,
into the bowl base, mixes with the detergent, then
is pumped up a specially designed portal and back
onto the clothes in a cascade effect. This wash action
thoroughly dissolves and activates the detergent.
The concentrated solution of detergent and water
rapidly targets stains and soils at the fibre-level of
fabrics, boosting soil removal and accelerating the
washprocess.
Note: the detergent activating wash on the ‘Sports’
cycle is cold temperature.
Wash 2 – Agitation wash (top-loader type wash)
After recirculating the sudsy water through your
clothes for 4 minutes if you have selected ‘Eco-Active™,
On’, your FabricSmart™ washer will fill with just enough
cold water to suspend the clothes in solution. Agitation
will then begin, moving soil away from the clothes. If
you have selected ‘Eco-Active™, Off’ or the ‘Sports’
cycle, your washer will fill with just enough water at the
temperature you have selected.
Eco-Active™ wash
Agitation wash

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SORTING
Sorting
To get the best wash results it pays to sort your clothes before washing.
Care labels
The care label will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed.
Machine Washable
Warm 40°C maximum
Rinse Well
Normal Spin
Do not bleach
Tumble drying possible,
maximum 60°C
Warm iron
Do not dry clean
Examples of different care label symbols.
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.
Colour
Sort white fabrics from coloured fabrics.
Lint
Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately. Where possible, turn lint collectors inside
out (see table below).
LINT GIVERS LINT COLLECTORS
Towels Synthetics, eg polar fleece
Chenille Corduroy
Nappies Poly cotton
Socks

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LOADING
Loading
Check pockets
Loose items can damage both your washer 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 you use an appropriate surface to apply treatments. Do not use the lid or top
of the machine, as damage may occur to these surfaces.
Make sure the water level suits the load size
If manually selecting the water level, select the correct water level by using the mark on
the agitator nearest to the top of the load. Ensure the load does not extend above the
bottom of the fabric softener dispenser cup, as splashing may occur.
For a balanced load
 Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around the agitator, no higher than the bottom
of the fabric softener dispenser cup.
 Do not wrap large items, such as sheets, around the agitator.
 A mixture of small and large items will wash best.
Note: in the unlikely case of an out of balance load, refer to the Levelling instructions on
page9 to check the machine is correctly levelled.
ImpORTANT!
Please do not, under any circumstances, attempt to wash an electric blanket in your
washer. Also, we do not recommend that you wash curtains in your washer. Sunlight
makes them brittle and they may disintegrate during washing.