Fisher & Paykel WashSmart Mounting instructions

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Installation instructions
and User guide
WashSmart™ Clothes washer

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Contents
Important!
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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.
Introduction 2
Installation instructions 3
Water supply 4
Levelling 5
Accessories and spare parts 6
Before you do your first wash 7
Getting started quickly 8
WashSmart™ controls 10
WashSmart™ safety features 11
Eco Active™ wash 12
Sorting and loading 13
Detergent 14
Fabric softener 15
Wash cycles 16
Wash options 17
Water level 17
Wash temp, Spin speed, Wash advance 18
Options 19
Customising wash cycles 21
Changing pre-set options 22
Machine information 27
Caring for your washer 28
Saving water 30
Before you call for service 31
Solving operating problems 33
Solving wash problems 34
Manufacturer’s Warranty 36
Customer Care 38

2Introduction
Welcome to WashSmart™
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel WashSmart™ clothes 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 75 years of laundry experience
have been programmed into your clothes washer to help give you the best possible performance.
Your WashSmart™ washer has an extra large capacity, and 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 WashSmart™ makes it kinder on your wallet
and the environment.
Please take the time to read these instructions carefully before you begin using your machine.
Following the advice in this user guide will ensure you get the performance you expect from
your machine 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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Installation instructions
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new
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 (ensure lid is still taped down).
3
Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by
tilting the machine backwards and pulling the packer
out the front.
4
Remove the tape, lift the lid and remove the bowl
packer from the bowl.
5
Remove the hoses and accessories.
6
Keep the 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.
Location
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:
1 hose guide.
2 inlet hoses.
4 rubber foot inserts.
Drain hose
1
Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of
the machine by pulling the exposed part of the
hose downward and outward.
2
To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe
the hose guide MUST be fitted to the drain hose.
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 – 2400 mm. The drain hose can be
trimmed to length.
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.
Fig.1 Tilt washer backwards to remove packer
Pull hose
through
guide
Flex hose
guide apart
Standpipe 850 – 2400 mm
(20 mm)
maximum
Fig.2 Fitting the drain hose guide

4Installation instructions
Hot ‘N’ Safe Valves available are:
RMC TVA 50HF
RMC TVA 75HFS
Adjustable between 35°C – 55°C
RMC TVA 50HP
For instantaneous gas hot water supply
Water supply
Your 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.
If you have an uncontrolled water heating source
(eg a wet back or solar heating system) you should
fit a Safe Valve. This will ensure the hot water
temperature remains within safe limits.
Inlet water static pressure: Max.1 MPa (150 psi) Min. 34 KPa (5 psi)
Inlet water flow rate at tap: Min. 6 litres / min
Inlet hoses
Important!
New hose sets provided with the washer shall 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 the white connector hose to Cold.
2
Connect the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the corresponding
machine inlet valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back of the
machine. Ensure the Hot valve is connected to the hot tap and the
Cold valve is connected to the cold tap.
H = Hot C = Cold
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, kinks or leaks are found.
Draining
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.
In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a floor
equipped with a drain.
Draining must comply with local by-laws.
Fig.3 Inlet hose ends
Machine end
Tap end

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Installation instructions
Levelling instructions
It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good
spin performance and effective detergent and fabric
softener dispensing.
A spirit level is provided with your machine. Use this
to level your machine, always placing it on a clean,
flat surface. The machine is level when the bubble
sits in the centre, within the two lines.
Your washer is equipped with self-locking feet to
ensure they do not move once you have levelled
your machine. To adjust the feet, pull down then
twist to move them up or down.
Note: after levelling, the corners of the washer should
be clear of the floor and the machine must not rock
in any direction.
1
If not already installed, fit the rubber inserts into
all 4 feet on the base of the machine.
2
Move the machine to its final position using the top
corners to manoeuvre the product into place (do
not push on the centre front of the machine). We
recommend a minimum clearance of 20 mm each
side and 50 mm at the rear of the machine.
3
With the lid closed, place the spirit level at the centre
back of the lid (near the control panel). Pull the
machine out and adjust the rear feet (wind down) until
the machine is level side to side when in position.
4
Open the lid. Place spirit level on the flat surface on the
left side, inline with the centre of the bowl. Adjust the
front left foot (wind down) until the machine is level.
5
Move the spirit level to the right side, in line with
the centre of the bowl. Adjust the front right foot
(wind down) until the machine is level, and does not
rock. There should be equal weight on both front
feet so that neither can be turned by hand when the
machine is in position.
6
Place the spirit level at the centre front of the topdeck,
forward of the lid lock slot. Check the machine is level.
Move the spirit level around to all positions once
more, checking the machine is level in all areas.
Check the machine does not rock 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.7 Levelling – Step 5
Fig.8 Levelling – Step 6
Spirit level
Adjustable feet
Rubber insert
Fig.4 Levelling – Step 1
Fig.5 Levelling – Step 3
Spirit level
Fig.6 Levelling – Step 4
Spirit level

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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.
Installation test cycle
Your washer must be correctly installed before use. Check the installation and operation of the
machine using the following procedure:
1
Touch POWER to activate your washer.
2
Touch both the KEYLOCK and OPTIONS buttons at the same time, and hold for two seconds.
3
Touch START / PAUSE to start the installation test cycle.
4
The machine will beep to signal the end of the installation test cycle. Any faults will be displayed on
the screen (refer to the back of this user guide to help identify faults). If you need further assistance,
please contact a Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Representative. Refer to page 38 for contact details.
Note: if there are no faults found, the washer will automatically turn off at the end of the
installation test cycle.
Clothes washer safety
This clothes washer is not intended for use by children and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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 a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.
Inlet Valve Cap Part No. 388491P
Hose Inlet Long (2m) 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.
Installation instructions

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Before you do your rst wash
You owe it to yourself and your washer to have your machine installed correctly.
Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:
1
Has the basepacker been removed? Refer to page 3.
2
Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend‘ (with no more than 20mm extended) and
hooked into your standpipe? Refer to page 3.
3
Is the hot hose connected to the Hot valve marked ‘H’? Is the cold hose connected to the Cold
valve marked ‘C’? Refer to page 4.
4
Is the machine correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are clear of the floor?
Refer to page 5.
5
Have you performed the installation test cycle? Refer to page 6.
Fig.9 WashSmart™ washer

8Getting 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 page 15).
Important!
Fabric softener must not be used if you have selected
the QUICK cycle or the ECO option (refer to page 19).
Place the load evenly around the agitator (refer to ‘Sorting’ and ‘Loading’, page 13).
Remove fabric softener dispenser cup.
Detergent
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the
detergent package.
Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of
the clothes, as a guide to the correct amount
of detergent to use (refer to ‘Detergent’, page 14).
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
when you load the machine).
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Fig.10 WashSmart™ control panel