Fisher & Paykel WA8560P User manual

FABRICSMART™ CLOTHES WASHER
WA8560P model
INSTALLATION GUIDE/USER GUIDE
NZ AU

3
Safety and warnings 4
Installation instructions 6
Before your first wash 12
Safety features 13
Control panel 14
Wash cycles 16
Eco Active™ wash 17
Wash preparation 18
Getting started quickly 21
Wash options 23
Customising a wash cycle 28
Changing pre-set options 30
Caring for your washer 37
Before you call for service 40
Fault codes 42
Troubleshooting 43
Manufacturer’s warranty 48
Customer care 50
CONTENTS
Registration
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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 similarly 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)
WA8560P 8.5
*Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the washer can wash at any one time.
Maximum capacity may differ by market and their standards.
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 agitator. 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.

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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.
z2 x inlet hose(s)
z1 x hose guide
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new washer please follow the instructions below.
Ensure that the base packer has been removed before operating your machine.
1 Remove the outer packaging.
2 Tilt the washer 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 washer by
tilting the washer 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.
Removing the packaging

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Product and minimum clearance dimensions
A A
H
I
B C
F G
DE
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS MM
A Overall height of product † (to highest point on console) 1045 – 1075
B Overall width of product 600
C Overall depth of product 600
D Height of product to top of lid closed * 950 –980
E Height of product to top of lid open *1350 – 1385
Standpipe height 850 – 1200
MINIMUM CLEARANCES MM
F Minimum cavity width 640
G Minimum depth clearance (including inlet hoses, drain hose
and bowed front)
660
H Minimum clearance to side, wall or adjacent product # (dryer) 20
I 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

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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.
Move the washer to its final position allowing
for required clearances.
Level the washer side to side:
zOpen the lid and place level at the centre
front of the top deck (forward of the lid
lock slot). Wind the front feet up or down.
Level the washer front to back:
zOpen the lid and place the level on
one side of the top deck. Wind both
front feet equally.
zTo release back feet, tilt the
washer forward.
1
3
4
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
If moving or transporting your washer in the
future, ensure you tape the lid down.
Wall
100mm
Release the rear feet:
zClose the lid and tilt washer forward away
from the wall. Gently lower washer down.
2
Level
Level

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Water supply
Inlet hoses
This clothes washer should be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply otherwise
some cycles may not function correctly.
Your washer does not have an internal heater to heat water.
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.
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 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
Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in a flood and
damage to property:
Inlet hose ends
Straight
(tap) end
Elbow
(machine) end

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SPARE PARTS* PART NO.
Blanking Cap 388491P
Hose inlet long (2m) 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
Draining
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.
zRegularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions, which
may affect how your washer works or may cause flooding.
zIn multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the washer 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 – 240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal,
10A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 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.
Placing the drain hose in a standpipe or tub:
1 Carefully pull the drain hose out from the
back of the washer 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.

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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.
3Touch to start the installation test cycle.
The display will show .
The washer 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 and OPTIONS together for 3
seconds.
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BEFORE YOUR FIRST WASH
FabricSmart™ washer capacity
FabricSmart™ washer offers a generous 8.5 kg capacity. The list below outlines what is
included in an 8.5 kg wash load (in accordance with AS/NZS2040.1:2005).
WASH LOAD - 8.5 KG QUANTITY
Sheets (double) 3
Bath towels 5
Tablecloths 3
Shirts 5
T-Shirts 5
Pillowcases 6
Shorts 6
Washcloths 6
Handkerchiefs 8
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.
Check you have done everything you need to before you start your first wash:
Has the base space packer been removed?
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?
Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’?
Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked ‘C’?
Have the taps been turnedon?
Is the washer correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are clear of
the floor?
Has the power cord been connected to an appropriate power supply andthepower
turned on?
Have you performed the installation test cycle?

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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™ washer
has been pre-programmed to know when this potential hazard is created and drains the
wash water to a safe level.
zIf 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.
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 .
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 .
The lid will be locked from the start of the BOWL CLEAN cycle,
through to the end, unless is touched.
Do not put anything down the lid lock slot in the top deck of
your washer.
Do not try to disable the lid lock.
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 .

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CONTROL PANEL
1 POWER Press to turn the washer ON/OFF.
2 Keylock Touch for two seconds to disable all buttons on the display panel,
except POWER button. This prevents accidental button presses.
3 Wash cycles Select 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).
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 It allows you to delay the start of your wash by 5mins up to
18hours (refer to the ‘Wash options’ section)
6 Eco Active Touch to turn Eco Active on or off.
7 Wash Temp Touch to increase or decrease water temperature.
8 Soil Level Touch to select the level of soil in your load.
9 Spin Speed Touch to increase or decrease 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 leave 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.
5
321 !36 7 8 9 !0 !1
!2
4

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CONTROL PANEL
Keylock
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.
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.
To turn your washer on, touch for 2
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 or stop your washer at any time
during the cycle, touch for 2seconds, or
touch twice in quick succession.
Touch for 2 seconds.
When activated, the light above the button
is illuminated.
To turn Keylock ON or OFF:
If Keylock is ON:
1
1
2

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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 Regular Warm/
Cold
Spray/
Deep rinse 1100
Heavy Recommended cycle for heavily
soiled durable garments, eg tea
towels, children’s clothes.
13 Heavy Warm Spray/
Deep rinse 1100
Delicate Designed for delicate, lightly
soiled clothes and recommended
for all ‘Hand wash only’ items.
5Delicate Warm/
Cold
Spray/
Deep rinse 300
Wool Designed for machine washable
woollen items. 5Wool Warm/
Cold
Spray/
Deep rinse 700
Easy Iron Recommended cycle for items
susceptible to creasing, eg shirts,
dress trousers.
9Regular Warm/
Cold
Spray/
Deep rinse 300
Bulky Recommended cycle for washing
bulky items.
8 minutes
+ 30
minute
Soak
Bulky Warm 2 Deep
rinses 300
Allergy Recommended cycle for people
with skin and other sensitivities. 11 Regular Hot
Spray/
2Deep
rinses
1100
Quick For washing lightly soiled
garments in a faster time. 5Regular Warm/
Cold
Spray/
Deep rinse 1100
Sports Designed for sports items. 8Sports Warm Spray/
Deep rinse 700
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 1100
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™ 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.
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
Delicate
Wool –
Easy Iron
Bulky –
Allergy – –
Quick
Sports –

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WASH PREPARATION
In the unlikely case of an out of balance load, refer to the ‘Levelling instructions’ to check
the machine is correctly levelled.
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.
Ensure 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.

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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.
How much detergent
Follow the instructions on 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.
Liquid or powdered detergents
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).
1
2

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WASH PREPARATION
How the fabric softener is dispensed
The fabric softener goes into the dispenser cup on the top of the agitator. During the rinse
the machine spins to release the fabric softener, delivering it down the agitator stem as the
machine fills for the final deep rinse.
If fabric softener is not added to the washer correctly, it may contribute to ‘scrud’
(described below).
Note: The BULKY cycle, QUICK cycle and ECO option are not designed to be used with fabric
softener. These cycles and option do not use a deep rinse so the machine cannot dispense
fabric softener correctly.
Adding the fabric softener
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations on the fabric softener packaging for
the correct dosage. Measure the softener out into the cap and pour into the fabric softener
dispenser. The softener will remain in the dispenser until the deep rinse where water flushes
it into the bowl.
If you fill beyond the ‘Max’ mark, the fabric softener will dispense into the bowl prematurely
and may stain clothes, and also contribute to scrud (described below).
If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend:
zUsing it sparingly. Measure it carefully to ensure you do not fill above the ‘Max’ level
of the dispenser.
zUsing a fabric softener that is of a thinner consistency.
zClean the dispenser as soon as the cycle has finished.
zClean your washer regularly using the BOWL CLEAN cycle, refer to
‘Caring for your washer’ section.
zCold water washing increases the chance of this build-up occurring. We recommend a
warm or hot wash at regular intervals, eg every 5th wash.
Cleaning the dispenser
The dispenser may need cleaning periodically. Please refer to ‘Caring for your washer’
section for advice about cleaning the dispenser.
Scrud
Scrud is the name of the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when fabric
softener comes into contact with detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a fault
in the washer. If scrud is allowed to build up in the washer it can result in stains on clothes
and/or an unpleasant smell in your washer. Scrud can be kept under control by using the
‘Bowl Clean’ cycle regularly (refer to ‘Caring for your washer’ section).