Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart WA8060P User manual

FabricSmart™ washer
WA8060P model
NZ AU SG ROW
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™ washer controls 14
FabricSmart™ washer 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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The model shown in this user guide may
not be available in all markets and are
subject to change at any time. For current
details about model and specification
availability in your country, please go to
our website www.fisherpaykel.com or
contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to your FabricSmart™ washer
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart™ 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
80years of laundry experience have been programmed into your clothes washer to
helpgive you the best possible performance.
Your FabricSmart™ washer has been designed to wash a large load, while taking up less
space in your laundry. It has 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 washer 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
WA8060P
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS mm
AOverall height of product* (to highest point on console) 1045 – 1075
BOverall width of product 600
COverall depth of product 600
DHeight of product to top of lid* (closed) 950 –980
EHeight of lid open* (measured from bottom of product) 1350 – 1385
Standpipe height min 850–1200
MINIMUM CLEARANCES mm
FMinimum cavity width 640
GMinimum depth clearance (including inlet hoses, drain hose and
bowed front)
660
HMinimum clearance to adjacent product# (dryer) 20
MAXIMUM CAPACITY kg
8.0
* Includes adjustable mounted feet and the range of movement.
# Applies either side.
Note: maximum capacity may differ according to market.

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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 washer 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
washer by tilting the washer 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washer.
Location
ImpORTANT!
Install the washer 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 carpets, rugs).
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 washer 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–1200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–1200mm
(20mm)
maximum
Fitting the drain hose guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical connection
 This appliance must be supplied with a 220–240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, 10Aelectrical
supply.
 Check the power cord for damage, making sure it is not squashed or twisted.
 A damaged power cord must be replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer, in
order to avoid a hazard.
 The appliance must not be operated until it is repaired, as there is a risk of electric shock.
Draining
 Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions, which
may affect how your washer works or may cause flooding.
 In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the washer should be installed on a floor
equipped with a drain.
 Draining must comply with local by-laws.
Water supply
ImpORTANT!
Your cold water should not exceed 35°C and your hot water should not exceed
65°C. Temperatures above these may cause the washer to fault or cause damage
tothewasher.
 If 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.
 Inlet water static pressure: Max.1MPa(150psi) Min.34KPa (5psi)
 Inlet water flow rate at tap: Min.6litres/min
ImpORTANT!
 This appliance must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions
before use.
 Provide 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.
 Do not operate this washer if it has been damaged during transport. Contact your
Fisher&Paykel dealer or Fisher&Paykel Authorised Repairer.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Elbow
(Washer) end
Straight
(Tap) end
Inlet hose ends
Inlet hoses
ImpORTANT!
WARNING: Failure to adhere to the following instructions
may result in a flood and damage to property.
 New hose sets provided with the washer shall be used to
connect the washer to the water supply.
 Old hose sets should not be used.
 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.
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 washer inlet valves.
Inlet valves are marked on the back of the washer. 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 water supply only:
If you only have a cold water supply, a 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.
Should you wish to use cold water only for all wash cycles, refer to ‘Customising wash
cycles’ on how to program your washer to remember your wash preferences.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Levelling instructions
It is IMPORTANT to level the washer to ensure good spin performance.
A spirit level is provided with your washer. Use this to level your washer, always placing it on a
clean, flat surface. 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. To adjust the feet, tilt the washer back and twist to
move them up or down.
Note: after levelling, the corners of the washer should be clear of the floor and the washer
must not rock in any direction.
1Move the washer to its final position using the
top corners to manoeuvre the product into
place (do not push on the centre front of the
washer). We recommend a minimum clearance
of 20mm each side and 40mm at the rear of
the washer.
2Open the lid, place the spirit level at the centre
front of the top deck forward of the lid lock
slot. Level the washer from side to side by
winding up or down the front feet (Fig.1).
3With the lid closed, tilt the washer forward
away from the wall approximately 100mm
(Fig.2), the self-adjusting feet will release.
Gentlylower the washer back down.
4Open the lid, place the spirit level at either the
right hand or left hand side of the top deck.
Level the washer from front to back using the
front feet only (Fig.3), winding both feet in or
out equally. Tilt the washer forward again and
lower back down (Fig.2).
5Re-check the washer is level. Move the spirit
level around to all positions once more,
checking the washer is level in all areas. Repeat
step 4 if necessary. Check the washer does not
rock from 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.
Spirit
level
Fig.1 Levelling side to side
Wall
Floor
100 mm
Fig.2 Tilt washer forward
Spirit
level
Fig.3 Levelling from front to back

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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.
 Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity.
ImpORTANT!
Do not touch or operate the washer with wet hands or with bare feet.
Installation test cycle
Your washer must be correctly installed before use. Check the installation and operation
of the washer using the following procedure:
1Touch ‘Power’ 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. The display will show and the lid will lock.
4The washer will beep to signal the end of the installation test cycle. If there are no
faults found, the washer will automatically turn off at 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
Authorised Repairer or our Customer Care Centre. Refer to ‘Customer Care’ section 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.
Blanking 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 washer 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 washer 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™ washer capacity
FabricSmart™ washer offers a generous 8kg capacity. The list below outlines what is
included in a 8kg wash load (in accordance with AS/NZS2040.1:2005).
WASH LOAD 8kg
Sheets (double) 3
Bath towels 4
Tablecloths 3
Shirts 5
T-Shirts 5
Pillowcases 5
Shorts 5
Washcloths 8
Handkerchiefs 6
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’ or ‘Bulky’ cycles 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’
sections.
 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 size of the load as a guide to the 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).
FabricSmart™
washer control
panel 1 25

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GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
If you wish to stop your FabricSmart™ washer
 Touch .
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 ‘Power’ 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™
washer 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™ WASHER 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 washer 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 washer starts. The screen will also display messages to help you with the
overall running of your washer.
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.
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 ‘Power’ 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 ‘Power’ button
for2seconds or touch the ‘Power’ button twice in quick succession.

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FABRICSMART™ WASHER 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 washer 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 washer.
 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™
washer has been pre-programmed to know when this potential hazard is created and
drains the wash water to a safe level.
 If you pause or power off your FabricSmart™ washer at any time during the wash cycle
when there is water in the bowl, the washer 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
Eco-Active™ wash
Agitation wash
Your FabricSmart™ washer uses a dual-action wash to give excellent wash performance
whilst taking great care of your clothes. We call this the Eco-Active™ wash. The two
parts to the Eco-Active™ wash are explained below:
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, to help
prevent the setting of stains.
Agitation wash (top-loader type wash)
If you have selected ‘Eco-Active™, On’ after recirculating
the sudsy water through your clothes, your FabricSmart™
washer will fill with just enough cold water to suspend
the clothes in the diluted solution. The flexible finned
agitator then provides just enough mechanical action to
separate the soil 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.
Note: the ‘Allergy’ cycle bypasses the detergent
activating wash and proceeds directly to agitation wash.
‘Eco-Active™, On’ is available for selected cycles only. For optimum wash performance
of some load types only ‘Eco-Active™, Off’ is available.
CYCLE ECO-ACTIVE™ ON ECO-ACTIVE™ OFF
Regular
Heavy Duty
Delicate
Wool –
Easy Iron
Bulky –
Allergy – –
Quick
Sports –

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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 washer 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 washer, 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 ‘Before you call for service –
The washer is out of balance’ on page36 to check the washer is correctly levelled.
ImpORTANT!
Please do not, under any circumstances, attempt to wash an electric blanket in your
washer unless the care label specifically states it is safe to do so. Also, we do not
recommend that you wash curtains in your washer. Sunlight makes them brittle and
they may disintegrate during washing.