Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart WA1068P User manual

FABRICSMART™
CLOTHES WASHER
WA1068P model
INSTALLATION GUIDE/USER GUIDE
NZ AU

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Safety and warnings 4
Installation instructions 6
Before your first wash 12
Safety features 13
Control panel 14
Wash cycles 17
Eco Active™ wash 18
Wash preparation 19
Getting started quickly 23
Wash options 25
Customising a wash cycle 31
Changing pre-set options 33
Caring for your washer 40
Before you call for service 43
Fault codes 45
Troubleshooting 46
Manufacturer’s warranty 50
Customer care 52
CONTENTS
Registration
To register your product visit our website: fisherpaykel.com/register

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
!WARNING!
Electrical Shock Hazard
Failure to follow this advice may result in
electrical shock or death.
• 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.
READ AND SAVE THIS GUIDE
When using your clothes washer, follow basic precautions, including thefollowing:
General
zThis product has been designed for personal, family or household use. This product is
not designed for any commercial use. Any commercial use will terminate this products
manufacturer’s warranty.
zA damaged power cord must be replaced by a Fisher&Paykel trained and supported
service technician or qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Do not use the
appliance until it has been repaired to avoid a risk of electric shock.
zDo not operate this machine if it has been damaged during transport. Contact your
Fisher&Paykel dealer or Fisher&Paykel trained and supported service technician.
zThis 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
washerby someone responsible for their safety.
zKeep children away from the washer while it is in operation.
zSupervise children to ensure they do not play with the washer or climb inside thedrum.
zThe washer should only be used for washing and rinsing of textiles where this
isindicated on the care label.
zDo not add petrol, dry-cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to
the wash water. These substances give off vapours that could ignite or explode.
zDo 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.
zThe lid will be locked for some parts of the wash cycle for safety reasons. It is possible
to open the lid during the cycle under certain conditions. Never force the lid open.
zDo not touch or operate the machine with wet hands or with bare-feet.
zEnsure the installation provides accessibility to the plug or incorporate a switch in the
fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules to allow disconnection of the appliance
from the supply after installation.
zRead and follow the detergent manufacturers’ instructions carefully. Instructions on
how to use the detergent will be clearly indicated on the pack. Remember to store your
detergents out of the reach of children.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
MODEL CODE MAX CAPACITY* (KG)
WA1068P 10
*Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the washer can wash at any one time.
zDo not overload your washing machine beyond its rated capacity.
zDo not wash an electric blanket in your washer unless the care label specifically states
it is safe to do so.
zDo not wash curtains in this washer, as sunlight makes them brittle and they may
disintegrate during washing.
zThe only user-removable parts of the washer are the inlet hose(s) and dispenser. No
other parts are designed to be removed by anyone other than a Fisher&Paykel trained
and supported service technician.
Installation
zFor guidance on how to install your product, please refer to installation instructions
contained in this document.
Water supply requirements:
zInlet water pressure: Max. 1MPa (145psi), Min. 34kPa (5psi)
zInlet water flow rate: Min. 8litres/minute
zA pressure-reducing valve must be installed if pressure is higher than 1MPa.
zFor optimum wash performance check the supply pressure is within the
recommendedrange.
zNew hose sets provided with the washer should be used to connect the washer to the
water mains. Old hose sets should not be re-used.
zWe recommend the inlet hose(s) are changed every 5 years. WARNING: Failure to do so
may result in a flood and damage to property.
zThe hot water temperature should not exceed 65°C and the cold water temperature
not exceed35°C. Temperatures above these may cause the machine to fault or cause
damage to the machine.
zInstall the machine on a solid and level floor surface ensuring it has at least 20mm
clearance on each side. The washer must not be installed on any textured floor
coverings (eg carpet, rugs).
Disposal
zWhen disposing of the washer, it is recommended that the lid is removed to
avoidchildren getting trapped inside, and that the electrical cable is cut off
close to thewasher.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Accessories
Check if you received the following accessories with your Fisher&Paykel washer. Youwill
find them inside the drum or attached to the packaging.
z1 x hose guide
z2 x inlet hoses.
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new washer please follow the instructions below.
Removing the packaging
Please ensure that the base packer has been removed before operating your machine.
Tilt washer backwards to remove packer
1 Remove the outer packaging.
2 Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the
base packer one foot at a time (ensure the lid is
still taped down).
3 Remove the base packer from under the
machine by tilting the machine backwards and
pulling the packer out the front.
4 Remove the tape, lift the lid and remove the
bowl packer from the bowl.
5 Remove the hoses and accessories.
6 Keep the base packer and bowl packer in case
they are required for future transit.

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Product and minimum clearance dimensions
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS MM
A Overall height of product* (to highest point on console) 1060 – 1090
B Overall width of product 685
C Overall depth of product 700
D Height of product to top of lid closed* (measured at
front of product)
950-980
E Height of product to top of lid open* 1440 – 1470
Standpipe height 850 – 1200
MINIMUM CLEARANCES MM
F Minimum cavity width 725
G Minimum depth clearance (including inlet hoses and drain hose) 750
H Minimum clearance to adjacent product#(dryer) 20
I Minimum clearance to side or wall # 20
J Minimum clearance at the rear of the product 50
*The exact height of your washer is dependent on how far the feet are extended from the base of
the washer.
#Applies either side.
PROFILE VIEWFRONT VIEW
AA E
B C
f G
D
H

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Levelling instructions
It is IMPORTANT to level the washer to ensure good spin performance.
A level is provided with your washer. The washer is level when the bubble sits in the centre,
within the two lines.
Your washer is equipped with self-locking feet at the front to ensure they do not move once
you have levelled your washer. Move the washer using the top corners, do not push the
centre front of the washer.
After levelling, the corners of the washer should be clear of the floor and the washer must
not rock in any direction.
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2
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Move the washer to its final position allowing
for required clearances.
Level the washer side to side:
Close the lid and place the level at the centre
back of the lid (near the control panel). Pull
the machine out and adjust the rear feet until
the machine is level side to side.
Level the washer front to back:
zOpen the lid and place the level on the left
side, in line with the centre of the bowl.
zAdjust the front left foot (wind down).
zRepeat the above steps for the right
foot. There should be equal weight on
both front feet.
Level
Re-check the washer is level:
zPlace the level at the centre front of the
topdeck (forward of the lid lock slot)
zEnsure washer does not rock
in any direction.
zIf washer is not level repeat the above steps
Tape the lid down before moving washer.
Level

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Water supply
Inlet hoses
Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in a flood and
damage to property:
Only use the new hose set provided with your washer
Water supply requirements:
zIf you have an uncontrolled water heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating
system) you should fit a tempering valve. This will ensure the hot water temperature
remains within safe limits. Contact your registered plumber to select and install the
tempering valve.
zYour 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.
zInlet water static pressure: Max.1MPa(145psi) Min.34KPa (5psi).
zInlet water flow rate at tap: Min.8litres/min.
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 trained and supported service technician, 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.
Elbow
(Machine) end
Straight
(Tap) end
Inlet hose ends
1 Connect 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.
2 Connect 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

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Draining
Placing the drain hose in a standpipe or tub
zRegularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions, which
may affect how your machine works or may cause flooding.
zIn multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a floor
equipped with a drain.
zDraining must comply with local by-laws.
Electrical connection
zThis appliance must be supplied with a 220–240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, 10Aelectrical supply.
zCheck the power cord for damage, making sure it is not squashed or twisted.
zA damaged power cord must be replaced by a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported
service technician, in order to avoid a hazard.
zThe appliance must not be operated until it is repaired, as there is a risk of electric shock.
SPARE PARTS* PART NO.
Inlet Valve Cap 388491P
Hose Inlet Long (2m) 422680P
Hose Inlet Large Bore 426123P
Drain Hose Extension 425627P
*Available from your Fisher&Paykel dealer or a Fisher&Paykel trained and supported
service technician.
Pull hose
through
guide
Flex hose
guide apart
Standpipe 850 – 1200 mm
(20 mm)
maximum
Fitting the drain hose guide
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.
3 Place 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.
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–1200mm. The
drain hose can be trimmed to length.

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Completing your installation
zTurn 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.
zUncoil power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover, and plug into wall socket.
zConnect the appliance to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity.
Installation test cycle
Your washer must be correctly installed before use. Check the installation and operation of
the washer using the following procedure:
If there are any problems, you must address these before proceeding with normal use. The
washer will automatically turn off at the end of the cycle if there are no problems.
1Touch to activate your washer.
3
Touch to start the installation test cycle.
The 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 trained and supported
service technician or our Customer Care
Centre. Refer to ‘Customer care’ section for
contact details.
2Touch both the and OPTIONS buttons at the
same time, and hold for three seconds.
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IMPORTANT!
Do not touch or operate the washer with wet hands or with bare feet.

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BEFORE YOUR FIRST WASH
Before you start, mark ( ) accordingly if you have gone through
the checklist below:
1 Has the basepacker been removed?
2 Is the drain hose threaded through the hose guide ‘U bend’ (with no more
than 20mm extended) and hooked into your standpipe or tub, or attached
to a spigot?
3 Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’?
4 Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked ‘C’?
5 Have the taps been turned on?
6 Is the machine correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are
clear of the floor?
7 Has the power cord been connected to an appropriate power supply and the
power turned on?
8 Have you performed the installation test cycle? Refer ‘Installation
instructions’ page.
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).
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.
WASH LOAD - 10 KG QUANTITY
Sheets (double) 4
Bath towels 8
Tablecloths 3
Shirts 4
T-Shirts 6
Pillowcases 6
Shorts 6
Washcloths 4
Handkerchiefs 2

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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 touch .
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 .
Do not put anything down the lid lock slot in the top deck of
your machine.
Do not try to disable the lid lock.
Auto drain
zUnsupervised 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.
zIf 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 three minutes. This will
drain the water in the wash bowl to an acceptable level, minimising any potential hazard.
zA 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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CONTROL PANEL
1 POWER Touch to turn the washer ON/OFF.
2 Keylock Touch to disable all buttons on the display panel, except the
‘POWER’ button. This prevents accidental button presses.
3 SmartTouch™
Control Dial
Rotate to select your desired wash cycle.
zRed LED illuminates to indicate the selected wash cycle.
4 Digital display
screen
Shows the following:
z‘Time to go’ – the remaining time in the cycle that is
currently running.
zDelayed start time of wash cycle.
zNotifications if an error is detected or a warning is necessary.
5 Delay Start Touch to increase or decrease the delay start time.
6 Eco Active Touch to turn Eco Active on or off
7 Wash Temp Touch to select the water temperature.
8 Soil Level Touch to select the level of soil in your load
9 Spin Speed Touch to select the washer spin speed
!0 Water level Touch to select the water level for your wash.
If Auto is selected your wash will automatically select the most
efficient water level for the load.
!1 Options Touch to select Eco Rinse, Soak or Stain Treatment..
!2 Lid Lock Illuminates to indicate the lid of the washer is locked.
To open the washer pause the cycle.
!3 START/PAUSE Touch to start or pause the selected wash cycle.
2 31 5
4!2
7 8 9 !0 !1 !36

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CONTROL PANEL
1To turn your washer on, touch and hold the
button for two seconds. This will activate
the display panel. KEYLOCK will remain
activated but let you select your wash cycle
options and start the cycle.
To pause your washer at any time during
the cycle, touch and hold the button for
two seconds, or touch the button twice in
quick succession.
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1Touch and hold the button for two seconds.
When activated, the light above the button
is illuminated.
To turn Keylock mode ON or OFF:
If Keylock mode is activated:
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™ washer 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.

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CONTROL PANEL
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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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WASH CYCLES
Wash cycle guide
Your washer has a number of wash cycles to suit your laundering needs. Selecting the
most appropriate cycle for each particular wash load will help ensure you get the best
wash result.
CYCLE DESIGNED FOR
WAS H
TIME
(MIN)
WAS H
ACTION
WAS H
TEMP RINSE
MAX
SPIN
SPEED
(RPM)
Regular * For normally soiled everyday
cotton loads,
eg t-shirts, shorts, shirts.
11-15 Regular Warm/
Cold
Spray/
Deep rinse 1100
Heavy Recommended cycle for
heavily soiled durable
garments, eg tea towels,
children’s clothes.
13-19 Heavy Warm Spray/
Deep rinse 1100
Delicate Designed for delicate,
lightly soiled clothes and
recommended for all ‘Hand
wash only’ items.
3-7 Delicate Warm/
Cold
Spray/
Deep rinse 300
Wool Designed for machine
washable woollen items. 2-6 Delicate Warm/
Cold
Spray/
Deep rinse 300
Easy Iron Recommended cycle for
items susceptible to creasing,
eg shirts, dress trousers.
7-11 Regular Warm/
Cold
Spray/
Deep rinse 700
Bulky Recommended cycle for
washing bulky items.
6-10
+ 30 min
Soak
Bulky Warm 2 Deep rinses 300
Allergy Recommended cycle for
people with skin and other
sensitivities.
11-17 Regular Hot Spray/
2Deep rinses 1100
Quick For washing lightly soiled
garments in a faster time. 1-5 Regular Warm/
Cold
Spray/
Deep rinse 1100
Sports Designed for sports items. 13-17 Sports Warm Spray/
Deep rinse 1100
Bowl
Clean
For maintaining the
cleanliness of your washer.
Periodic
agitation
during
a 2hour
soak
Delicate Hot Spray/
Deep rinse 700
Rinse This cycle allows you to
select ‘Rinse’ and ‘Spin’ only. n/a Regular Cold Spray/
Deep rinse 700
Spin This cycle gives you the
ability to select a ‘Spin’ cycle
only. This cycle also allows
you to customise the spin
speed to suit your needs.
n/a n/a n/a n/a
1100
or as
selected
*The ‘Regular’ cycle, with ‘Eco Active, On’, ‘Warm/Cold’ wash temp, ‘Normal’ soil level, ‘1100’ spin
speed, ‘Auto’ water level and ‘Eco Rinse’ selected is the recommended water and energy saving
cycle for normally soiled, everyday washing.

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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:
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.
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.
Agitation wash (top-loader type wash)
Detergent activating wash (front-loader type wash)

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WASH PREPARATION
Sorting
Sort items according to colour, fabric type, and soil type. Wash fine, delicate fabrics
separately from thick, heavy fabrics. Always separate coloured items from whites, especially
when they are new. Colour run could be an issue if you wash items at highertemperatures.
Some soils, like mud and blood are best washed in cold water. Oilysoils (eg some foods
and marks on shirt collars) are best washed in warm water.
The care label will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed.
Before you load
zCheck pockets for items that could damage your clothes or get caught in the washer.
zClose zippers, hooks and eyes, and other fastenings (ie fasten the opening of duvet/
doona covers) and remove loose bra wires. All these can damage both your washer
andyour clothes.
zPlace delicate items, such as lingerie, in a mesh laundry bag before placing in the washer.
zPre-treat any stains, taking care not to spray pre-treaters on your washer as they can
cause damage to the plastic 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
zPlace unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around the agitator, no higher than the bottom
of the fabric softener dispenser cup.
zDo not wrap large items, such as sheets, around the agitator.
zA mixture of small and large items will wash best.
In the unlikely case of an out of balance load, refer to the ‘Levelling instructions’ to check
the machine is correctly levelled.

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WASH PREPARATION
Selecting the right detergent
zWe recommend using domestic laundry detergent. Use powder or liquid detergent for
‘Top Loader’ machines.
zWhen washing wool items, remember to use a detergent specifically
recommended for woollens.
zSoap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in your washer.
zPods – Detergent pods are a ‘no mess’ alternative to powdered or liquid detergent. They
must be placed in the bowl before loading your clothes.
How much detergent?
Follow the instructions on the back of the detergent packet as a guide to the correct
amount of detergent to use. The correct amount of detergent will vary, depending on the
amount of soil in your clothes and the size of your load. Jeans and work clothes may need
more detergent, while towels usually need less. The larger your load, the more detergent
you may have to add.
Adding the detergent
Remove the fabric softener dispenser cup.
Pour liquid or powder detergent down
the centre of the agitator. Pre-dissolving
detergent in warm water (before adding it to
the machine) when washing in cold water can
improve the performance of the detergent.
Replace the fabric softener dispenser cup
(this prevents smallarticles falling down the
centre of theagitator).
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