Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart Mounting instructions

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Installation instructions
and User guide
FabricSmart™ clothes washer

Intelligence working for you
The FabricSmart™ washer is born from 75 years of Fisher and Paykel laundry innovation. With
sophisticated electronics and a revolutionary direct drive motor, it cleans and cares for your
clothes as never before.
Unlike conventional machines, FabricSmart™ clothes washers use intelligence to continually
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
Two powerful microprocessors control every aspect of the
FabricSmart™ washer, allowing it to continually monitor and
respond to each wash. This intelligence is the result of many
years of testing and fine-tuning, giving you the best possible
performance.
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.
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
FabricSmart™ has no mechanical brake, pulleys or gears,
which means fewer moving parts and greater reliability.
Eco Active
™
wash system
The FabricSmart™ washing method uses a combination of front
loader and top loader washing technologies – boosting dirt and
soil removal while conserving energy.
Agitator
Flexible fins on the agitator work in conjunction with the motor
to understand your wash. Delicate fabrics will slither around
the fins, whereas heavy fabrics will move with more resistance.
Sensors in the motor measure this resistance to effectively “feel”
the load, sensing the type of fabric in the load.
The Eco (Save Water++) option
Designed to make every drop count, using up to 25% less water
than the traditional Water Saver rinse, without compromising on
wash performance.

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Installation instructions 2
Before you do your first wash 5
Getting started quickly 6
Wash options
How Dirty, Washer feedback 8
Eco Active™ wash 9
Lid lock 10
Water consumption 11
The Lifestyles/Options button
Selecting, Customising 12
Options
Temperature, Water Level 13
Wash Advance, Spin, How Dirty, Delay Start, Drip Dry, Soak, Save Time 14
Save Water, Traditional Wash, Settings 15
Adjusting the wash settings
Wash Temp, Auto Water Level 16
Default Rinse, Easy Iron Spin Speed, Out Of Balance Recovery 17
End of Cycle Beeps, Re-set Defaults, Display 18
Lifestyles cycles 19
Wash Advance and Temperature 22
Sorting and loading 23
Washing difficult items 24
Detergent 25
Fabric softener 27
Caring for your clothes washer 28
Machine information 29
If your FabricSmart™ beeps for help 30
Operating problems 32
All about wash problems 33
Manufacturer’s Warranty 34
Customer Care 36
Contents
Important!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The models 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 visit our local website listed on the back cover
or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

2Installation instructions
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new
FabricSmart™ washer 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.
Important!
Please ensure that the bottom packer has been removed before operating your machine.
Installation
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:
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1 hose guide.
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2 inlet hoses.
Drain hose
1
Carefully pull the grey drain hose out from the
back of the machine by pulling the exposed
part of the hose downwards and outwards.
2
To guide the drain hose over the tub or
standpipe the hose guide MUST be fitted to the
drain hose.
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.
3
Place the drain hose in the tub or standpipe.
Fig.1 Tilt washer backwards to
remove bottom packer
Pull hose
through guide
(20 mm)
maximum
Flex hose
guide apart
Standpipe 850 – 1200 mm
Fig.2 Fitting the drain hose guide

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Fig.3 Inlet hose ends
Machine end
Tap end
Inlet hoses
Note: new hose sets provided with the machine are to be used to connect
the washer to the water mains. Old hose sets should not be re-used.
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 blue
connector hose to cold (if your hoses are colour-coded).
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.
H = Hot C = Cold
Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150 mm.
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 or kinks are identified, or leaks are found.
Levelling your machine
It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure
even spin performance.
1
Move the machine to its final position (we suggest
a minimum clearance of 20 mm each side).
2
Adjust the feet (by winding down or up to suit)
so the machine is level and does not 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 feet slightly until it matches. The diagram on the top
and bottom are not correct (see Diagram 2).
Correct
To check levelling look
down on the wash bowl
Incorrect
Fig.5 To assess levelling, check lid alignment
Lid alignment
Lid
Topdeck Lid
Lid
Topdeck
Topdeck
Wind right foot down
(out) to correct
Wind left foot down
(out) to correct
Diagram 1 Diagram 2
4
Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Check for leaks again after 24 hours.
Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses.
5
Uncoil the power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover, and plug into the wall socket.
Fig.4 Adjusting the levelling feet
Adjustable feet
Corner cabinets
Rubber insert

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Water supply
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For best operating conditions your hot water should be approximately 65°C. Your hot water
should not exceed 75°C or your cold water exceed 35°C. Temperatures above these may cause
the machine to fault or cause damage to the machine.
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If you have an uncontrolled water-heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating) you should
have a tempering device fitted. This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within
safe limits. For the most suitable type of tempering device we recommend you contact a local
plumber or plumbing supply merchant.
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Inlet water pressure: Max. 1MPa (150 psi) Min. 34Pa (5 psi)
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Inlet water flow rate: Min. 3 litres/min
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Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150 mm.
Draining
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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.
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In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a drained floor.
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Draining must comply with local by-laws.
Clothes washer safety
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This clothes washer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or those lacking experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction about use of the washer by a person responsible for their safety.
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Your FabricSmart™ can be opened while it is filling and agitating. Once agitation is complete, the
lid will be locked. Please supervise young children around the washer.
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Supervise children at all times to ensure they do not play with the washer.
WARNING!
Electrical 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.
Accessories and spare parts
Available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or 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
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart™ 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 75 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 FabricSmart™ to have it installed correctly by a technician from a
Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.
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 20 mm extended) and onto
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 3.
Washer capacities
Machine Size Capacity (dry weight)
Large 8 kg
Medium 7 kg
Note: WA10T65F/WA85T60F models have
different capacity specifications based on
country standards. Refer to the serial plate
on back of the product.
To check what size your washer is look on
the back of the topdeck. The word “Large” or
“Medium” will be embossed.
Fig.6 FabricSmart™ washer

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Place load evenly around the agitator (refer to Sorting and Loading, page 23).
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Remove the fabric softener dispenser.
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Detergent
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Follow the instructions on the detergent package.
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Use the mark on the agitator nearest to the top of the
clothes as a guide to the correct amount of detergent
to use.
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Pour the detergent down the centre of the agitator stem.
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Replace the fabric softener dispenser (this stops small
articles falling down the centre of the agitator). Refer to
Detergent, page 25.
Getting started quickly
2
Touch to activate your FabricSmart™ washer.
3
The screen in the middle of the panel will display the wash cycles and options available, your
wash selections, wash progress during the cycle, and how long the wash has to go.
The first screen to appear after the Welcome screen is “How Dirty?”
4
Use the scroll ( ) buttons to select the soil level that best suits your load.
Note: these buttons are also used to navigate through the wash cycle and option menus.
5
Touch and let FabricSmart™ do the rest for you.
6
To choose a cycle other than the default, and/or any wash options, use the button.
7
Use the button to confirm your selection.
8
Use the button to go back to the previous step.
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Wash progress
As the washer progresses through the cycle the following symbols will be shown on the display
screen to indicate progression
Filling Eco
Active
Wash
Sensing
Water
Level
Sensing
Fabric
Type
Wash Spray
Rinse
Deep
Rinse
Spin Delay
Start
Getting started quickly
3 7 84
Fig.7 FabricSmart™ clothes washer control panel
Wash cycles
There are four Fabric Care cycles and 13 specially designed Lifestyles cycles to make washing
simpler and easier.
Fabric Care Lifestyles
Favourite Family Sports Stains Extras
Auto Sensing Save your
favourite wash
settings to
create your
ideal cycle
Nappy Rinse Sweaty Chocolate Bowl Clean
Easy Iron Duvet/Doona Muddy Tomato Max Wash
Wool Allergy Sports Shoes Blood/Grass
Handwash Beach Gear Fruit/Wine
Refer to pages 19 – 22 for more information about these cycles.

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How Dirty?
Your FabricSmart™ washer will automatically
choose the medium soil level (three HOW DIRTY
bars). This setting has been designed for your
average, everyday load. However, some loads
may need more or less washing depending on
the amount of soil on the clothes. For example,
a load of dirty jeans will need the soil level
increased while a bath towel used only once
will only need a low soil level.
Stained
This is a special wash action that alternates washing with four short soaks to help remove stains
from your garments (eg three minutes agitation, four minutes soak, three minutes agitation, etc).
STAINED will use a medium soil level agitation.
Note: this cycle is for general stains, if you have a specific stain (ie blood, grass, fruit, wine,
chocolate or tomato) use one of the STAINS cycles (refer to pages 21 and 22).
Once you have selected the soil level all you need to do is touch to begin the wash. The
machine will automatically sense the correct water level and wash action for your load (the
default cycle is AUTO SENSING). We recommend letting the machine do the thinking for you!
However, if you wish to customise some wash options, please refer to pages 12 – 15.
Washer feedback
Your FabricSmart™ washer will display which stage of the cycle the machine is at and how many
minutes the wash cycle has to go, so you can tell at a glance when your washing will be finished.
The number of minutes to go is displayed from the beginning of the agitation wash, as the load
size and fabric type have to be determined before the cycle time can be calculated.
A series of symbols are also displayed on the screen to indicate where in the cycle the washer is
up to (refer to page 7).
Wash options
Fig.8 Choosing the soil level