Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive GWLO8 Installation instructions

Use Care
MODEL GWLO8
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CONTENTS
1. Important Safety Instructions
•Safety Information 2
2. Operating Instructions
• Introducing Your Smart Drive® 5
• Using Your Smart Drive 6
3. Wash Cycles and Options
•The Wash Cycles 8
• Changing the Wash Options 9
• Advancing the Wash Cycle 10
• Water Levels 11
• Water Saver 12
• Delay Start 13
• Time Saver 13
• Soak 14
• Spin Hold 14
• Favorite Cycle 15
• Customizing the Wash Cycle 16
• Washing Woollens 17
4. Before You Wash
• Sorting 18
• Loading 19
• Washing Bulky Items 19
• Detergent 20
• Scrud 20
• Fabric Softener 21
• Bleach 21
• How to Remove Stains 22
• Diaper Sanitizers 22
5. Changing Pre-set Options
• Option Adjustment Mode 23
• Rinse Options 25
• Volume of Water Used in
Water Saver Option 25
• End of Cycle Beeps 26
• Out of Balance Recovery
Routine 26
• Auto Water Fill Level 27
6. Machine Information
•Care and Cleaning 28
• Products That Might
Damage Your Smart Drive 29
• Smart Drive Sounds and
Beeps 29
• Specifications 30
7. Problem Solving
•Saving Water 31
• Wash Problems 33
• Operating Problems 34
• If Your Smart Drive Beeps
for Help 35
8. Warranty
• Warranty 36
•Proof of Purchase 38
9. Service
•Fisher & Paykel
Authorized Service Agents 38
NOTE: Proof of purchase is required for any warranty claim. Refer to back cover.
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READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home.
WARNING:
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire
or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the
gas supplier.
If you smell gas
1. Do not try to light any appliance.
2. Do not touch an electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
3. Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
4. Immediately call your supplier from your neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas suppliers instructions.
5. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
WATER HEATER SAFETY:
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not
been used for two weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of
damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several
minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system.
This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or
use an open flame or appliance during this process.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
Safety Precautions:
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this USE & CARE book.
•Do not use washer if inspection cover (on bottom right-hand front of washer) has been
removed or damaged.
•This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS before it is used. If you did not receive an
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling,
toll-free, 888 9FNP USA (888 936 7872).
• Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.
Follow details in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
• Do not install or store washer where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing or
exposed to the weather.
•Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid
electrical overload.
• Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
• Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and
valves and to minimize leakages if a hose or valve should break or rupture.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless
specifically recommended in this USE & CARE book or in published user repair
instructions that you understand and have skills to carry out.
• When disconnecting the appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord or junction of
cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of the cord plug.
• Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subject to damage or stress.
• Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleach, fabric softener, etc.) out of the reach
of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels
to avoid personal injury.
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•Do not tamper with the controls.
•Keep the area around/underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible
materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.
• Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.
•Never reach into the washer if the basket or agitator is moving.
Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, press START/PAUSE and wait until the
machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not
allow children to play inside, or with this appliance or any discarded appliance.
Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping/packing materials properly. Before
discarding a washer, or removing from service, remove the washer lid.
• Do not leave washer lid up during the cycle. This will stop the wash and spin action
and prevent completion of the cycle. To restart, close lid and press START/PAUSE.
•Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with combustable or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these
substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer and/or
dryer during operation, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a
result, the garment manufacture’s care instruction should be followed very carefully.
•Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acid such as vinegar and/or rust remover.
Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.
• Never climb on or stand on the washer top or lid.
• Do not wash fibreglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the
remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power
supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the
fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.
• NOTE: Pressing POWER button does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power
supply, even though the lights are out.
• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled
or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.
• Do not operate this appliance if the lid has been incorrectly fitted.
• If you are using an extension cord or a portable electrical outlet device (eg mulit-
socket outlet box), ensure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact
with water or moisture.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.
INTRODUCING YOUR SMART DRIVE
Your Smart Drive has a unique control and drive system developed by Fisher & Paykel for
use in washers. The Smart Drive system includes a sophisticated package of electronics in
the console of the washer which controls a variable speed motor coupled directly to the
agitator. This allows much greater versatility than conventional mechanical machines that
use clutches, brakes and gearboxes to control one or two speed motors. Using this system,
the wash cycle can be controlled in such a way that soil removal is maximized with
minimum wear and tear to clothes.
AGITATOR ACTIONS
Your Smart Drive has an almost infinite number of agitator actions, which will be
automatically customized for each individual load. This ensures a consistently high wash
performance.
HANDWASHING
The unique Delicate and Wool cycles allow you to wash articles that you would have
previously only washed by hand. The wool cycle is for machine washable woollens only.
WATER TEMPERATURE
Your Smart Drive has a range of five electronically controlled water temperatures. Electronic
control protects your clothes and ensures optimum wash performance by mixing the hot
and cold water prior to entering the wash basket.
WATER LEVELS
On Auto Water Level your Smart Drive will automatically select the optimum water level
for each wash load. Unlike conventional mechanical washers, your Smart Drive allows the
lowest water level to start at the base of the agitator. The combination of Auto Water Level
and the range of five water levels adds not only convenience but greater water savings with
smaller wash loads.
SPIN SPEEDS
The same electronic flexibility that provides a variety of agitator actions also provides a
range of spin speeds (300, 700 and 1000 rpm) to cater for all fabrics. The top spin speed of
1000 rpm will leave your clothes noticeably drier.
CONTROLS
The electronic controls are designed for maximum ease of use. Software prevents you from
programming your machine in a way that will damage your clothes. The Favorite cycle
allows you to select the cycle and wash options at the touch of a button.
In summary, your Smart Drive offers better wash performance over a greater range of fabric
types, water levels and clothes loads whilst increasing the machine’s ease of operation.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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USING YOUR SMART DRIVE
1. POWER AND WATER
Turn on the power and water supplies.
2. LOADING
Place the load evenly around the
agitator. (Refer to Sorting and
Loading pages 18-19.)
3. DETERGENT
• Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the
top of the clothes, as a guide to the correct
amount of detergent to use.
• Remove the fabric softener dispenser. Pour
the detergent down the center of the
agitator stem.
• Replace the fabric softener dispenser as this
stops small articles falling down the center
of the agitator.
(Refer to Detergent page 20.)
4. BLEACH
• Remove the fabric softener dispenser.
• Pour diluted bleach down the center of the
agitator stem.
(Refer to Bleach page 21.)
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5. FABRIC SOFTENER
• If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in
the dispenser on the top of the agitator.
• If you want to use fabric softener you will
need to select the Softener Rinse Option.
(Refer to Fabric Softener page 21.)
6. WASH CYCLE
Close the lid and press your chosen wash cycle.
7. WASH OPTIONS
Select the wash temperature and other wash
options.
(Refer to pages 8-14)
8. START
Press START/PAUSE to start the machine.
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THE WASH CYCLES
FAVORITE Lets you design a wash cycle to suit your needs.
See Favorite Wash Cycle (see page 14).
PERMANENT PRESS For synthetics, blends and/or delicate fabrics with normal soil.
WOOL Specially designed for normally soiled knits.
DELICATE For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soils.
REGULAR For medium to light soiled cottons, linens, work and play clothes.
HEAVY DUTY For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics.
WASH CYCLES & OPTIONS
WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS
Wash Time
Wash Action
Wash Temp
Rinse
Spin Speed
6
Regular
Warm/cold
Cold Double
Deep
Slow
8
Delicate
Warm/cold
spray +
w/cold deep
rinse
Medium
8
Delicate
Warm
Cold Double
Deep
Slow
12
Regular
Warm
Water Saver
Fast
15
Heavy Duty
Warm
Water Saver
Fast
PERMANENT
PRESS
WOOL DELICATE REGULAR HEAVY
DUTY
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WARM - HOT WARM - COLD
CHANGING THE WASH OPTIONS
When you press POWER to turn on your Smart
Drive, it will automatically select a:
• REGULAR wash cycle,
• WARM wash temperature,
• AUTO water level
• FAST spin speed.
Each of these wash options can be altered to suit
your wash needs. The following pages explain each
of the wash options and how to use them.
In the following diagrams when a is displayed
it indicates a light is on. When ( ) is displayed,
it indicates a light that is off.
TO ALTER THE WASH OPTIONS
1. Select wash cycle.
2. Use the up or down buttons to alter the
Wash Options.
3. Press START / PAUSE.
Two lights are sometimes used to show some wash
options.
For example, on WARM-HOT or WARM-COLD
water temperature the display will look like this.
Alter the Wash Options using
the Up or Down buttons
( )
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ADVANCING THE WASH CYCLE
The Wash Progress lights show all the tasks your
Smart Drive will do during the wash cycle. As each
task is completed a light goes out, so you can tell at a
glance how far the cycle has to go.
TO SHORTEN THE WASH TIME,
TO RINSE AND SPIN or TO SPIN DRY
1. Press ADVANCE until only the right
number of lights remain on.
2. Press START / PAUSE.
STOPPING THE MACHINE
If you wish to pause or stop your Smart Drive at any
stage, press START / PAUSE. Wait until the machine
has fully stopped before opening the lid.
To restart the machine close the lid and press
START/PAUSE.
CLOTHES CARE SAFEGUARDS
To avoid accidentally damaging your clothes, there
are a few options that your Smart Drive will not
accept. For example, you can not select a hot wash
on Delicate, Permanent Press or Wool cycles. Your
Smart Drive knows that these options could cause
fabric damage.
AUTOMATIC LINT DISPOSAL SYSTEM
Your Smart Drive has a self cleaning lint disposal
system. This means that it automatically separates the
lint from the wash water as it washes. The lint
becomes trapped between the basket and tub and is
flushed out at the end of the wash cycle.
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WATER LEVELS
AUTO WATER LEVEL
Your Smart Drive can automatically select the
appropriate water level for the load.
1. Place your clothes in the machine.
2. Select wash cycle (select AUTO if not automatically
selected).
3. Press START / PAUSE.
During fill the machine will pause occasionally
to sense the water level. The machine will check if
the water level is correct by using a series of two
different agitate strokes. A slow stroke to sense the
load and an agitate stroke to mix the load. (This
may take over a minute). If it detects that the water
level is not enough it will fill with more water and
re-check the level.
• When washing an unusual load eg large bulky
garments, pillows, we recommend you manually
select the water level.
• Manually select the water level if there is already
water in the machine.
Note: If you feel the machine does not fill to the
correct level, you can adjust the level the machine
selects. Refer to the Option Adjustment instructions
on pages 23 and 27.
MANUAL WATER LEVEL SELECTION
The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can
be used to help you select the correct water level.
Select the correct water level by using the mark
nearest to the top of the clothes.
• The levels marked on the agitator do not
correspond exactly to the level of water. They
indicate the level of dry clothes suitable for the
water level.
• Your Smart Drive may occasionally add water
during agitation. This is to maintain the water
level due to the release of air trapped in the
garments.
ACTUAL
LEVEL
OF WATER
High
Med/high
Medium
Med/low
Low
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WATER SAVER
Use the WATER SAVER option when you want to
minimize the amount of water used during a Regular
or Heavy Duty wash cycle.
When you have selected Water Saver, your Smart
Drive will alter the rinse phase to a give a shower
rinse. A shower rinse alternately showers the clothes
with water and spins them to remove the sudsy water.
• The Water Saver option is not designed to be
used with fabric softener. The shower rinse does
not have a deep rinse so it cannot dispense fabric
softener correctly.
• There are some wash loads that may not suit
being washed using the Water Saver option. For
instance, loads that have a lot of sand or sawdust
etc in them, or garments where color runs.
• Smart Drive customizes the rinse water volume to
suit each load size.
TO USE WATER SAVER
1. Select REGULAR or HEAVY DUTY wash cycle
and your wash options.
2. Select WATER SAVER.
3. Press START / PAUSE.
If you wish to use Time Saver or Soak with Water
Saver push the WASH OPTIONS button until both
options have been selected.
Note: Water Saver is only available on the Regular
and Heavy Duty cycles. If you try to select Water
Saver on the Wool, Delicate or Permanent Press
cycle your Smart Drive will skip over the option.
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DELAY START
Delay Start will delay the wash cycle for one, six or nine
hours.
TO USE DELAY START
1. Select wash cycle and wash options.
2. Press DELAY START.
A delayed start of 1 hour will appear first. Press
again for 6 hours, a third time for 9 hours and
again to return to normal.
Your Smart Drive is now programmed to begin the
wash after the delay period.
• Be careful if using Delay Start for non-colorfast
clothes as dyes may run if the clothes are damp.
Note: It is not possible to program a delayed start
into the Favorite cycle.
TIME SAVER
Time Saver allows you to shorten the wash cycle for
lightly soiled clothes. Selecting this option means that
the wash and spin times are reduced.
TO USE TIME SAVER
1. Select wash cycle and wash options.
2. Select TIME SAVER.
3. Press START / PAUSE.
Time Saver can be turned on or off at any time during
the cycle.
If you wish to use Water Saver with Time Saver push
the wash options button until both options have been
selected.
DELAY
9 6 1
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SOAK
Use the Soak option to soak clothes at the end of the
wash phase or when you wish to reuse the wash
water.
When you select Soak your Smart Drive will soak for
a period of 2 hours before completing rinse and spin.
During soak your washer will agitate for a few
seconds every minute.
TO USE SOAK
1. Select wash cycle and wash options.
2. Select SOAK.
3. Press START / PAUSE.
If at any time during the soak you wish to continue
on with the rest of the cycle press ADVANCE and the
machine will start the rinsing phase of the cycle.
SPIN HOLD
Use the Spin Hold option to:
• Remove drip dry garments from a mixed load
before the wash goes into spin.
• Minimize the clothes creasing when they are left
to sit in the bottom of the basket at the end of the
cycle.
TO USE SPIN HOLD
1. Select wash cycle and wash options.
2. Select SPIN HOLD.
3. Press START / PAUSE.
When you have selected Spin Hold, your Smart Drive
will pause at the end of rinse, beep and the spin light
will flash to tell you that it is waiting for another
instruction. Press START / PAUSE to begin the spin.
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FAVORITE CYCLE
Favorite cycle lets you design a wash cycle to suit
your needs.
Favorite cycle can be any wash cycle with any of its
wash options and it can start from any point along
the wash progress lights.
For instance, your Favorite cycle may be set up to
wash your gym gear or it may be a rinse and spin to
finish washing diapers.
Whatever you program as your Favorite cycle, your
Smart Drive will remember it even when it is
unplugged.
PROGRAMMING YOUR FAVORITE CYCLE
1. Press FAVORITE and hold down for 2 seconds.
2. The machine will give two quick beeps and the
Favorite light will flash telling you that you are in
the programming mode.
3. Select the wash cycle and wash options you want
for your Favorite cycle.
(Use ADVANCE if you want only part of a cycle
eg spin only.)
4. Press FAVORITE again to store your Favorite
cycle.
To change your Favorite cycle repeat these four steps.
TO USE FAVORITE CYCLE
1. Press FAVORITE.
(Your Favorite cycle and wash options will be
automatically selected.)
2. Press START / PAUSE.
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CUSTOMIZING THE WASH
CYCLES
All the wash cycles can be partially customized. You
can program your Smart Drive to automatically set
the wash options and agitation time you want, when
you select each wash cycle.
For instance, you may want to set the Regular cycle
to cold wash or set Heavy Duty to include a soak.
Once you have programmed the wash cycles, your
Smart Drive will remember them, even when it is
unplugged.
TO CUSTOMIZE THE WASH CYCLES
1. Press the wash cycle you wish to customize and
hold down for 2 seconds.
2. The machine will give two quick beeps and the
wash cycle light will flash telling you that you are
in the programming mode.
3. Select your wash options.
4. If you would like to decrease the agitation time,
press ADVANCE until the required number of
green lights remain. (Each green light in the wash
progress represents 3 minutes of agitation.)
To increase the agitation time keep pressing
ADVANCE until all the green lights are displayed
again.
Note: On Heavy Duty and Wool you can only
decrease the wash time.
5. Press the wash cycle again to store your
customized cycle.
To change your customized wash cycle repeat these
steps.
Note: The customized wash cycles cannot be set to
start at the rinse or spin stage.
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WASHING WOOLLENS
The Wool Cycle is for washing
MACHINE WASHABLE WOOLLENS.
The fibers of these woollens have been specifically
modified to prevent felting when they are machine
washed. Most handknitted garments are not made of
machine washable wool and we recommend that
you hand wash them.
• Before washing your woollens check the care
label for the washing instructions.
• When washing woollens use a mild detergent
recommended for washing wool.
• Hand washed woollens may be spun in a washing
machine to reduce the time they take to dry.
• To dry woollens lay them flat on a towel and pat
into shape. Dry woollens out of direct sunlight.
(The heat and tumble action of a dryer may cause
shrinkage or felting of woollen garments).
•Some wool underlays and sheepskin products can
be washed in a washing machine but may
produce excessive amounts of lint that may cause
pump blockages. (Ensure that the whole article is
suitable for machine washing and not just the
backing material.) You may wish to handwash
these articles and place them in the machine to
spin dry.
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BEFORE YOU WASH
SORTING
Some fabrics are “scavengers”. They absorb soil,
color and lint given off by other garments.
So it is important to sort clothes carefully before
washing.
CARE LABELS
•Look for a care label on your clothes. This will
tell you about the fabric content of your garment
and how it should be washed.
• Sort clothes into loads that can be washed with
the same wash cycle, water temperature and spin
speed.
SOIL
• Separate 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.
• Heavily soiled clothes may need to be soaked.
COLOR
•Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics.
•Any fabric that has a strong bold color may
bleed, especially when new. It is much safer to
wash it separately, until you are sure that it
will not lose any more of the color.
LINT
• Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately.
• Where possible, turn lint collectors inside out.
• If lint transfer is a problem:
* Wash light clothes separately to dark clothes.
* Use a little more detergent
* Avoid overloading
Lint Givers Lint Collectors
Terry cloth Synthetics
Chenille Corduroy
Towels Permanent Press
Diapers Socks
Hand Wash
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Medium iron
Dryclean
BEFORE YOU WASH
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