Fisher & Paykel WH1160 Series User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
NZ AU
FABRIC CARE SOLUTION
WASHER ON PLINTH INSTALLATION
WH1160*, WH1060S*, FM2060SG1 and FM2060S1 models

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COMPONENTS REQUIRED
TOOLS
Supplied
F Spanner (washer)
F Spanner (plinth)
F Allen key
Not supplied
F Box cutter
F Phillips screwdriver
F Level
PARTS
Supplied
F 1x Cold water hose
F 1x Hot water hose
F 1x Blanking cap
F 7x Plugs
F 2x Plinth bolt hole covers
F 4x M10 bolts
Supplied (not required*)
F 1x Communication cable
F 2x Dryer front brackets
F 2x Dryer rear brackets
F 2x Dryer rear mounting screws
*Not required for single product on plinth installation.

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ACCESSING YOUR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
For full product, cabinetry and service specifications, refer
to the Planning Guide. To access the Planning Guide, scan
the QR code or visit fisherpaykel.com/specify. Search by
appliance type, product name or model code.
1042
665
624

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PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
3. Ensure power will remain
accessible following install to
allow access for any future
product maintenance.
Service holes should be smooth
with grommets installed where
required.
Refer to the services section
of the Planning Guide for more
details.
2. Ensure floor is level and clear
and a finished return has been
created.
1. Ensure cabinetry and
servicing specifications have
been met and clearances have
been considered.
Refer to the Planning Guide for
details.
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UNPACK
3. Protect flooring before
positioning washer as close
to the installation location
as possible, ensuring enough
working room is left available.
1. Cut the straps and the line
printed on the top of the
washer carton. Lift to remove.
Discard braces and corner
posts. Remove any packaging
and accessories from the drum
and base packer.
Dispose of packaging
responsibly.
2. Cut the straps and tape to
open the plinth carton from
the top. Remove the EPS cap
before lifting the plinth out.
Set cardboard aside for later
use. Ensure accessories are
removed from the EPS cap
before discarding EPS and
rubber spacers responsibly.

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1. Push the front of the plinth
to open. Remove the divider
before closing the drawer.
LEVEL PLINTH
2. Place the plinth in its final
install location. Adjust the feet
using the supplied spanner until
the plinth is level front to back
and corner to corner.
3. Using the spanner provided,
tighten the lock nuts against
the base of the plinth to lock
the feet in position.
Recheck that the plinth is level,
front to back and side to side.
Once level, move the plinth to
an accessible location to allow
washer/dryer to be installed.

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1. Tilt the washer back onto a
protected surface such as the
plinth carton. Ensure cords
and hoses are not crushed. For
new products, we recommend
keeping the transit bolts fitted
during this step.
2. Unwind feet using the
supplied spanner to remove.
3. Partially fit the four M10 bolts
supplied with the storage plinth
to the washer.
FIT WASHER TO PLINTH

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4. Using the spanner provided
as a spacer, ensure a 4mm gap
is left between the bolt head
and the chassis.
5. Align all four brackets to the
M10 bolts on the washer and
slot into place.
6. Ensure plinth is aligned on
both sides as shown before
tightening the front bolts with
the supplied spanner.
FIT WASHER TO PLINTH

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7. Lift the washer upright,
avoiding lifting from the lid.
Take care as storage drawer
may open.
8. Tighten the rear bolts.
FIT WASHER TO PLINTH

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REMOVE WASHER TRANSIT BOLTS
1. Using the supplied spanner,
remove all four transit bolts
from the back of the washer.
2. Pull the rubber grommets
and spacers outwards to
remove.
3. Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the two side brackets.

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4. Remove and discard the
braces.
5. Pull the two transit rods
outwards to remove.
Set aside for future use.
6. Cover the transit bolt holes
using the supplied plugs.
REMOVE WASHER TRANSIT BOLTS

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RAISE PRODUCT SET
2. Ensure all feet are raised
off the floor before rolling
the plinth to the final install
location.
Floor
3. Using the supplied 6mm hex
key, rotate counter-clockwise
to raise both sets of wheels via
the adjustment screws.
Lower the wheels and remove
product from alcove.
1. Partially roll stacked
products into alcove and check
alignment. To do this, use the
supplied 6mm hex key, rotate
clockwise to lower both sets
of wheels via the adjustment
screws.

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CONNECT CABLES AND HOSES
2. Connect the angled end of
cold hose to the cold water
inlet on the washer.
3. Connect angled end of hot
water hose to the orange outlet
on the washer. If hot hose is
not required, install a blanking
cap.
1. Refer to the Planning Guide
for full service information.
Supply: 220 - 240V, 50Hz
Service: 10A
Outlet: 3-prong grounding-type
Supply: Hoses provided
Pressure: 50KPa (7psi) - 1MPa
(150psi). Min 6 litres/min.
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CONNECT CABLES AND HOSES
5. Route the power cables and
hoses through service holes.
Ensure power will remain
accessible following install to
allow access for any future
product maintenance.
6. Install the drain hose guide
to the back wall.
Refer to the planning guide for
placement details.
4. Partially roll products into
the alcove.
Take care not to crush the cables
and hoses.

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CONNECT CABLES AND HOSES
7B. Spigot Installations:
Drill out blanking insert from
the spigot.
Route the drain hose through
the guide and place into the
spigot. Secure using a hose
clamp.
8. Connect hoses to taps
before turning on. Check for
leaks at all connection points.
If possible, recheck for leaks 24
hours after installation.
7A. Standpipe Installations:
Route the drain hose through
the guide and place into the
standpipe.
Ensure a maximum of 20mm of
the hose rests in the standpipe.
20mm

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CONNECT CABLES AND HOSES
9. Connect the power cable
and check washer is powered
on and connected.

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INSTALL WASHER
1. Roll washer into the alcove.
Take care not to damage hoses
or power cord.
3. Check alignment and
ensure required clearances are
maintained. Adjust as required.
2. Turn the adjustment screw
counter-clockwise to retract
the wheels. Ensure the wheels
are fully raised off the floor.
Floor

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4. Once adjustment is
complete, fit the plinth bolt
hole covers.
INSTALL WASHER

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