Fisher & Paykel WL26CW1 User manual

AquaSmart
™
Washer (USA)
WL26CW1
CA: 96215
Compiled by Product Evaluation,
Auckland
Issue 2
February 2007

Contents
THE IDEA .......................................................................................................................6
THE AIM ...............................................................................................................................6
AQUASMART’S DUAL MODE SYSTEM.............................................................................7
WASH ACTION ......................................................................................................................8
SPECIAL FEATURES OF AQUASMART™..........................................................................9
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...............................................................................10
AQUASMART™UNDER ANALYSIS................................................................................13
LAUNDRY THEORY.......................................................................................................15
SUPER-EFFICIENT .......................................................................................................16
HOME APPLIANCE INITIATIVE (SEHA) .......................................................................16
DOE ENERGY GUIDE LABEL .........................................................................................17
USER INFORMATION ...................................................................................................18
THE AQUASMART™ADVANTAGE – KEY CLAIMS .........................................................19
THE RINSE ...................................................................................................................20
AQUARINSE ........................................................................................................................20
SPRAY DEEP RINSE .............................................................................................................21
FABRIC SOFTENER RINSE....................................................................................................21
DOUBLE DEEP RINSE...........................................................................................................21
ALLERGY RINSE ..................................................................................................................21
THE MOTOR .................................................................................................................22
ELECTRONICS..............................................................................................................23
DIAGNOSTICS.....................................................................................................................23
SLEEP MODE.......................................................................................................................23
BROWNOUT RECOVERY.......................................................................................................23

USER INTERFACE/DISPLAY ........................................................................................24
CONSTRUCTION ..........................................................................................................25
CONSTRUCTION ..........................................................................................................26
MECHANICAL COMPONENTS .......................................................................................27
OUTER TUB ........................................................................................................................27
INNER BASKET....................................................................................................................27
STRAPS/SUSPENSION..........................................................................................................27
SINGLE SHAFT ....................................................................................................................27
WRAPPER ...........................................................................................................................28
LOW PROFILE AGITATOR ....................................................................................................28
PUMP..................................................................................................................................28
VALVES...............................................................................................................................28
TOP DECK AND DISPENSING SYSTEM ..................................................................................28
NECK RING .........................................................................................................................29
NOZZLE ..............................................................................................................................29
IMD FASCIA ........................................................................................................................29
DETERGENT .................................................................................................................30
FABRIC SOFTENER ......................................................................................................31
BLEACH ........................................................................................................................32
AQUASMART™FUNCTIONALITY..................................................................................34
DUAL MODE........................................................................................................................34
FULLY AUTOMATIC WATER LEVEL........................................................................................34
TOP UP...............................................................................................................................34
WASH WATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL ..............................................................................34
ECO ACTIVE WASH..............................................................................................................35
PRE BOWL/ BASKET FLOAT..................................................................................................35

23 RPM STIR.......................................................................................................................35
VARIABLE PROFILES............................................................................................................35
LOAD COMPOSITION SENSING ............................................................................................36
BLOOMING .........................................................................................................................36
RECOVERY MODE................................................................................................................36
SMART PUMP ......................................................................................................................36
AUTOMATIC LINT REMOVAL SYSTEM ...................................................................................37
SPIN.............................................................................................................................38
1000 RPM ...........................................................................................................................38
PRE-SPIN............................................................................................................................38
OVERSUDS DETECTION.......................................................................................................38
INTELLIGENT OUT OF BALANCE RESPONSE..........................................................................38
SAFETY FEATURES .......................................................................................................39
AUTO DRAIN.......................................................................................................................39
LID LOCK............................................................................................................................39
FLOOD PROTECTION...........................................................................................................39
AQUASMART™CYCLES ................................................................................................40
LIFESTYLE CYCLES ......................................................................................................45
SPECIAL CARE.....................................................................................................................45
STAINS ...............................................................................................................................45
FAMILY ...............................................................................................................................46
SPORTS ..............................................................................................................................46
CLEAN UP ...........................................................................................................................47
WASH OPTIONS...........................................................................................................47
CUSTOMIZING OPTIONS .....................................................................................................47
INTELLIGENT OPTIONS RESTRICTIONS ...............................................................................47
TEMPERATURE OPTIONS .....................................................................................................47

SPIN SPEED ........................................................................................................................48
FABRIC SOFTENER ..............................................................................................................48
SOAK..................................................................................................................................48
DELAY START .....................................................................................................................48
DRIP DRY ...........................................................................................................................48
HOW TO KEEP AQUASMART™CLEAN ..........................................................................49
PROBLEM SOLVING .....................................................................................................50
WASH PROBLEM SOLVING ..........................................................................................53

The Idea
Years ago when life was simple, there were two types of
washers, traditional central post top-loaders and front-
loaders.
One washed by immersing clothes in a large volume of
water and one washed by tumbling them through a
small volume of water.
We used to waste endless time arguing which mode was best, because the very thing that made
each washer type good, is also what made it bad – that is of course Water.
The main benefit of a front-loader has been its water efficiency. But water is a wonderful thing,
it dilutes out a lot of the bad things in the wash. The dye, the sand, the dirt, the grass, the
micro-organisms. No matter how dedicated you are to saving water, when your child vomits in
their bed you soon yearn for the dilution effects of a full immersion wash.
Whichever way we look at things the lower water volumes of HE washers, whether you get the
clothes from the top or the side, can cause problems in the wash. But, with water consumption
increasingly becoming an issue in areas where water shortages are rife, and Government bodies
worldwide continuing to put pressure (e.g. rebates, legislation) on appliance manufacturers to
reduce water usage, we realised that we could no longer justify traditional top-loader water
consumption for the future of Fisher & Paykel laundry products.
Taking our inspiration from the automotive industry we thought, isn’t the ideal solution a washer
that can work in both front-loader and top-loader modes? We decided that we needed a hybrid
of both types of washer.
The Aim
The aim of the AquaSmart™project was to design a High Efficiency top-loading washer - the
first top-loading washer capable of achieving a water factor of 6.0.
We aimed to develop a product that provided the best of both worlds – the ergonomics,
capacity and shorter cycles times of a top-loader, with the increased water efficiency of a front-
loader. Customers would no longer have to make a decision between buying a top-loading or
front-loading washer at the point of purchase; they would have all the features of both a
Traditional and High Efficiency washer in one.
We were able to take the opportunity to design a product with all these benefits, based on the
current SmartDrive™platform. To overcome the water usage constraints of a traditional
agitator system, we decided to set out to design a new, low profile agitator wash system.

High Efficiency Washers
High Efficiency washers use less water than traditional washers do. They also use less energy,
as there is less hot water to heat! High Efficiency washers therefore provide long-term cost
savings to the consumer, as well as providing significant environmental benefits. There are two
types of HE washers – front-loading and top-loading. Although each works via a different
mechanical method, they both provide increased water and energy efficiency.
Front-loading HE Washers
In front-loading washers, the laundry tumbles around as the tub rotates clockwise and then
counter clockwise, moving the garments through the water-detergent solution. This repetitive
tumbling motion is intended to do an efficient cleaning and rinsing job and is gentle on fabrics.
Top-loading HE Washers
There are a growing number of High Efficiency washers that load from the top. These washers
use spinning, rotating, and/or “wobbling” wheels, plates, or disks to achieve a gentle wash
action. Some also spray or lightly shower clothes using re-circulated water from wash and/or
rinse solutions.
AquaSmart’s Dual Mode System
AquaSmart™also has the added benefit of the Dual Mode system, with the
option of either High Efficiency or Conventional modes. High Efficiency
mode utilises a unique wash action - a cleverly designed low profile
agitator gently rolls the clothes over using very little water. Most of the
washing is achieved by better detergent activity.
However, sometimes using a little more water can be an advantage (e.g.
muddy football gear). AquaSmart™offers a Conventional mode that is
similar to a traditional immersion top loader wash, adding water until the
clothes are submerged and gently agitating. Conventional mode is offered
on the following cycles-Bed Sheets, Whites, Colors, Heavy Duty, Delicate
Easy iron and Bulky as well as many Lifestyle cycles. For Heavy Duty and
Delicate cycles simply turn High Efficiency OFF to activate this mode.

Wash Action
The AquaSmart™wash action differs to traditional top loader washing machines. The low
profile agitator is what makes this wash action so unique.
The agitator gently rolls the clothes over each other in a reverse-toroidal (circular) motion.
Items at the bottom are slowly pushed up through the centre, and gently roll over, move to the
edge of the basket and work back towards the middle again. This process can be compared to
a flower blooming.
This wash action ensures that clothes are moved through the limited amount of water
efficiently, creating an effective and even wash.
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Special Features of AquaSmart™
¾Dual Modes: AquaSmart™gives you the ability to select either a High Efficiency wash that
minimises water and energy usage, or Conventional mode, which is a more traditional
immersion-type wash.
¾Water Rating: The AquaSmart™washer’s High Efficiency wash system delivers exceptional
water savings – 5.96 Water Factor, making it North America’s most water efficient
top loading washer (CEE SEHA Efficiency Tier 2 – effective Jan 1st 2007).
¾Energy Rating: Save energy – AquaSmart™uses only 211kWh of energy per year and
achieves a MEF of 2.05 (CEE SEHA Efficiency Tier 2 – effective Jan 1st 2007).
¾Ergonomics – The advantage of loading from the top, no crouching and bending into a
front opening, with the added advantage of no central post - ‘no loading around the agitator
pole’, and a wide mouth opening.
¾LCD Display: AquaSmart™has an easy touch control panel with LCD display screen,
allowing advanced option selection and user tips.
¾Dispensing: AquaSmart™features a convenient and easy to use detergent and fabric
softener dispensing system located in the topdeck. No need to open drawers or remove
fiddly fabric softener cups.
¾Choice: AquaSmart™offers more than 30 different cycle combinations to offer you the best
possible care for your washing.
Plus all of the standard SmartDrive™features…
¾1000rpm Spin Speed: Excellent water extraction equates to faster drying times.
¾Intelligent Electronics: A powerful microprocessor controls every aspect of the
AquaSmart™, allowing it to continually monitor and respond to each wash.
¾Lid lock: A safety feature designed to protect you and your family during hazardous parts
of the cycle.
¾Reliability: AquaSmart™has no mechanical brake, pulleys or gears, which means fewer
moving parts and greater reliability.
¾Direct 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.

Frequently Asked Questions
1 What are the Wash Temperatures?
Cold Cold+ Warm/Cold Warm Warm/Hot Hot
Incoming
from faucet
68°F
(20°C)
91°F
(33°C)
102°F
(39°C)
115°F
(46°C)
140°F
(60°C)
2 What detergent should I use?
Even though AquaSmart™is a Top-Loading machine, the High Efficiency wash
action means that a low foaming, High Efficiency (HE) detergent is required
to avoid problems with over-sudsing. We recommend a liquid high efficiency
detergent for optimum results. Using traditional top-loading detergent can
result in over-sudsing and poor wash performance.
3 Can I use liquid fabric softener?
Yes, you can use liquid fabric softener in AquaSmart™. A fabric softener dispenser is located on
the front-left corner of the machine for this purpose. Fabric softener requires a deep rinse to be
evenly distributed through the load, so must be used with either a Fabric Softener or Spray and
Deep Rinse. If High Efficiency mode is ON, then Fabric Softener must be selected in the Wash
Options menu. If a Conventional cycle is selected, then fabric softener will automatically be
dispensed in the deep rinse.
It is important that the Fabric Softener dispenser filled no higher than the MAX level indicated
on the dispenser, as overfilling will contribute to scrud. Measure the softener as per
manufacturer’s directions, and then carefully pour it into the dispenser.
4 What is that circular protrusion on the inside front of the lid?
This is the Lid Lock mechanism. The protrusion slots into the hole in the topdeck of the washer,
allowing the lid to automatically lock during the hazardous parts of the cycle.
5 Can I open the lid at any time during the cycle?
The lid lock is in effect for most of the cycle to protect the customer from potential hazards.
One hazard is that due to the low profile agitator, children or animals are at risk of drowning
should they enter the machine. If you wish to open the machine while the lid is locked, press
START/PAUSE – the machine will stop and unlock the lid.
6 Is it normal to have water on the floor at the end of the wash?
No, it is not normal to have water on the floor at the end of the wash. Check the following:
(a) Excess foam during the wash can escape the machine and later break down into a puddle.
Are you using a low sudsing detergent? Is your detergent dose correct?
(b) Are the inlet hoses connected properly? Is the drain hose connected properly?
(c) Is the machine level?
(d) Ensure that your machine is not overloaded.

7 What if my incoming cold water is very cold?
If the incoming cold water temperature is very low you will not get a very effective wash. If
Cold+ is selected in the Wash Options menu, AquaSmart™solves this problem, controlling the
cold water temperature by adding a small amount of hot water to the wash in order to raise the
temperature to 68°F (20°C). This is the minimum temperature that will activate the detergent,
resulting in better soil removal. Many Lifestyle cycles (e.g. Jeans) use “controlled” Cold
automatically. Cold will use cold water only, no matter what the water temperature.
8 How much water does the High Efficiency option use?
Total Water Consumption per cycle
2 lb
(1 kg)
7 lb
(3 kg)
11 lb
(5 kg)
15.5 lb
(7 kg)
AQUASMART (HE Regular) 14 G (54L) 16 G (60L) 18 G (69L) 22 G (82L)
Note: water consumption is only approximate, as it varies depending on the load type and
basket float.
9 Can I program my washer to remember the settings I always want to use?
Yes, you can save your favourite options for each cycle:
(a) Press POWER to turn your machine on.
(b) Select the wash type (e.g. Regular)
(c) Select the wash option you wish to change (e.g. Temperature). Change the option to
the setting you prefer (e.g. cold) and press SELECT. The display will prompt you “save
for future washes?” Select YES.
(d) Repeat for all wash options that you wish to change.
10 Can I lock the buttons to prevent them being activated accidentally?
There is a Key Lock mode available. This can be turned on in the settings menu – SETTINGS >
KEY LOCK MODE > ON or OFF. When Key Lock Mode is selected, you need to push and hold
the POWER button for 3 seconds to access your display panel.
If you need to pause the machine during the cycle, press the START/PAUSE button twice. And
to stop the washer and power off press the POWER button twice. The display screen will show
a message to remind you how to access a locked machine.
11 Can I lock use Bleach? If so, how?
We recommend the use of detergent with built in bleach.
If you wish to use liquid bleach use the WHITES cycle and select the BLEACH icon in the wash
options menu. Your washer will automatically pause 9 minutes into the wash cycle and unlock
the lid to allow you to add bleach. Pour diluted bleach into the detergent dispenser, and press
START to continue the wash cycle.

AquaSmart™Under Analysis
Default Cycle Settings
Default
Setting
Wash
Time
Wash
Action
Wash
Mode
Eco Active
Wash Temp
Rinse
Type
Spin
Speed
Spin
Time
Regular 12-15 mins Regular High
Efficiency
Warm Aqua rinse
(shower)
Fast
(1000rpm)
6 mins
Sheets 15 mins Sheets Conventional Warm Spray/Deep Fast
(1000rpm)
6 mins
Whites 12-15 mins Regular Conventional Warm/Hot Spray/Deep Fast
(1000rpm)
6 mins
Colors 12-15 mins Regular Conventional Cold Spray/Deep Fast
(1000rpm)
6 mins
Heavy 15 mins Heavy Duty Conventional
Warm
Aqua rinse
(shower)
Fast
(1000rpm)
6 mins
Delicate 6 mins Delicate Conventional Warm/Cold Spray/Deep Slow
(300rpm)
3 mins
Easy Iron 12 mins Regular Conventional Warm/Cold Spray/Deep Slow
(300rpm)
3 mins
Bulky 6 mins +
soak
Bulky Conventional Warm Double Deep Slow
(300rpm)
6 mins
Rinse N/A N/A N/A N/A Spray/Deep Fast
(1000rpm)
6 mins
Spin N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Fast
(1000rpm)
6 mins
Some cycles can be used in both modes and others work in one mode only to ensure the best
possible clothes care.
High Efficiency Mode Conventional Mode
Regular √-
Sheets -√
Whites -√
Colors -√
Heavy √ √
Delicate √ √
Easy Iron -√
Bulky -√

Machine Specifications
Capacity
(DOE)
Depth (mm) Width Height to
console*
Height with
lid open*
3.1 cu ft 25 ¾ “ 25 ¾ “ 40 1/5” – 41” 37 ½” - 38 ½ “
* The exact height of your Aquasmart is dependent on how far the feet are inserted into the base of the
machine.
•Electrical Supply 110 – 120V, 60Hz Sinusoidal
•Inlet Water Pressure Max. 1MPa (150 psi) Min. 20kPa (3 psi)
•Standpipe Height 33½ ” to 78” (850-1200mm)
Capacity
AquaSmart™has a huge 3.7 cu ft capacity (IEC). The list below outlines
what is included in a 15.5lb (7kg) wash load (in accordance with ANSI/AHAM
HLW – 1-2002).
2 Double sheets
2 Tablecloths
4 Shirts
6 Bath towels
4 T-shirts
4 Pillowcases
6 Under shorts
6 Wash Cloths
5 Handkerchiefs

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Laundry Theory
Removing soil from clothes relies on three forms of energy in
varying degrees:
1. Mechanical Energy provided by the washing machine or hand
2. Chemical Energy provided by the detergent
3. Thermal Energy in the form of hot water
Achieving acceptable wash performance is not just about getting the clothes clean. All three of
the factors described above can potentially cause damage to clothing if they are not applied
with due care.
Too much mechanical action causes excessive rubbing (abrasion) of the clothes that can cause
cottons to ‘pill’ or woollen’s to ‘felt’. Too much thermal energy can result in shrinkage,
dye/colour run, and wrinkling. Harsh detergents can cause irreparable fibre damage, weakening
the fabric and making it more susceptible to rips and tears.
Achieving acceptable wash performance is about getting the right balance between soil removal
and any negative ‘side-effects’. The contribution of the three factors to the cleaning process
depends on the method of washing. For example, if clothes are washed on rocks by a river, the
contribution of mechanical action is enormous compared to the other two factors. In
comparison, if clothes are washed in a front-loading washer the mechanical action is decreased,
but the thermal and chemical energy is increased. In a traditional top-loading washing machine,
thermal energy typically plays a slightly less important role and the mechanical energy slightly
more.
The wash action of AquaSmart™is somewhere in between that of a traditional top loader and a
front loader. The low wash volumes mean that detergent is more highly concentrated, meaning
increased chemical energy is imparted on the load. Mechanical action is still important, however
the wash action is different to a traditional top loader. The clothes gently roll over each other,
rather than being pushed by an agitator.
The contribution of these three factors will determine the
wash performance of any machine

Super-Efficient
Home Appliance Initiative (SEHA)
The Consortium of Energy Efficiency (CEE) is a non-profit organisation made up of utilities,
environmental and public interest groups and government agencies. CEE is dedicated to helping
private and public interests form partnerships to accelerate the development and availability of
technologies that save water and energy, maintain customer satisfaction and enhance
environmental quality. CEE’s Residential Clothes Washer Initiative was launched in 1993 to
promote the manufacture and sales of energy-efficient clothes washers.
In 1997 the Super-Efficient Home Appliance Initiative (SEHA) was launched. This is a
national program designed to stimulate manufacturer and consumer interest in highly efficient
home appliances. It provides a nationally recognized definition of "super-efficiency" through the
establishment of performance tiers that utilities can voluntarily adopt for use in local programs.
If an appliance qualifies for any of the three SEHA categories, this enables local utilities to grant
rebates to the purchaser.
The SEHA scheme uses two categories to judge the energy efficiency of a washing machine:
1) Modified Energy Factor (MEF) calculated from DOE energy test method
2) Water Factor (WF) calculated from DOE energy test method
CEE SEHA Tier Structure (Appendix J1)
Level MEF WF
Baseline* (as of Jan 2007) 1.26 13.3
Tier 1 1.8 7.5
Tier 2 2.0 6.0
Tier 3 2.2 4.5
MEF=Modified Energy Factor, a combination of Energy Factor and Remaining Moisture Content. MEF measures
energy consumption of the total laundry cycle (washing and drying). It indicates how many cubic feet of laundry
can be washed and dried with one kWh of electricity; the higher the number, the greater the efficiency.
WF=Water Factor (number of gallons needed for each cubic foot of laundry). A lower number indicates lower
consumption and more efficient use of water.
*Baseline MEF is the Federal minimum standard. Baseline WF is an average for washers sold, as supplied to DOE
by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM).
Tier 3 of the scheme houses the most energy and water efficient washers.
AquaSmartTM qualifies for Tier 2 (effective 1st January 2007) of the SEHA scheme making it
America’s Most Water Efficient Top Loading Washer and as a result, qualifying for a good
rebate.
AquaSmartTM also qualifies as an Energy Star compliant product (MEF=≥1.72) and easily
meets the minimum federal standard energy levels as of January 2007 (MEF=≥1.26)

DOE Energy Guide Label
According to the U.S. Government Department of Energy (DOE) test:
AquaSmart™achieves a 2.0 MEF Energy Rating,
using as little as 211 kWh of energy per year
(based on 365 cycles/year).
This compares to :
Brand Model Volume Energy MEF WF
(cu ft) (kWh/year)
Fisher & Paykel Aquasmart
(WL26CW1)
3.13 211 2.05 6.0
Fisher & Paykel Ecosmart (GWL15 ) 3.00 220 2.00 7.2
Fisher & Paykel Intuitive (IWL16) 3.00 219 2.00 6.9
Bosch Nexxt Essence (WFMC2100UC) 3.31 170 2.13 4.7
Frigidaire Affinity (ATF6000ES1) 3.00 240 2.04 5.3
Frigidaire FTF2140E 3.00 247 1.82 5.6
Kenmore Oasis (HE27082) 3.89 316 1.95 7.3
LG Electronics Tromm Steam Washer(WM2688HWM) 3.47 1.71 2.48 3.5
Maytag Neptune (MAH5500B) 2.90 243 1.90 7.2
Maytag Atlantis (MAV6451A (MAV5920)) 3.44 347 1.48 10.0
Whirlpool Duet (GHW9300PWO) 3.30 186 1.99 4.6
Whirlpool Cabrio (WTW6600S & WTW6400S) 3.89 307 1.98 6.9

User Information
The Eco Guide Lid Label has been designed and included on the underside of the lid as a basic
user guide for consumers. The Eco Guide is an effort to try and educate the user about the
importance of using AquaSmart™correctly; use of HE (High Efficiency) detergent only, correct
use of the detergent and fabric softener dispensers, as well of the selection of the Fabric
Softener and Bleach options to ensure both products are dispensed correctly.
A Use and Care Guide is provided with AquaSmart™, containing installation and safety
instructions, as well as information on how to use the washer and washing tips to get the best
possible performance.
In addition to water and energy labelling,
A
quaSmart™also has a User Information lid
label – this gives the customer a bit more
information about how to use AquaSmart™
to get the best possible performance.

The AquaSmart™Advantage – Key Claims
Water Savings
AquaSmart™qualifies for a 5.96 Water Factor – making AquaSmart™
more water efficient than many front load washers as well as the
most water efficient top loading washer available.
Time
Completes a Regular cycle in both High Efficiency and Conventional modes
in approximately 55 minutes.
Energy
AquaSmart™is an energy leader, qualifying for 2.05 MEF energy rating,
just 211kWh/year.
This equates to approximately 1/3 of the energy of some front-
loading competitors.
Dual Washing Modes
AquaSmart™offers both High Efficiency and Conventional wash modes –
allowing you to
choose the best wash type for each laundry situation.
Ergonomics
Ease of loading from the top, with the added advantage of no central post.
Fisher & Paykel’s First Multi-Lingual Washer
Three language options to chose from – English, French (Canadian), Spanish

The Rinse
There are five main rinses that have been developed for the AquaSmart™washer.
Aqua Rinse
Spray and Deep Rinse
Fabric Softener Rinse
Double Deep Rinse
Allergy Rinse
The default rinse varies for each cycle, and the rinse may vary if the user selects certain options.
All High Efficiency cycles default to an Aqua Rinse, while if Conventional is selected, a Spray and
Deep Rinse is used. Bulky cycles use a Double Deep type rinse, as does Handwash. The
majority of Lifestyle cycles use either a Spray and Deep or Double Deep rinse.
AquaRinse
The Aqua Rinse is a spray rinse consisting of 6 sprays of 1 gallon (4L), 6 gallons (24L) in total.
Despite the low volume of water used it is a good rinse, which removes most detergent and
insoluble particles. Recirculation is utilised as part of the lint removal system.
1. The wash ends and the machine begins to drain. The basket begins to spin up and continues
draining. At a slow spin speed (90rpm) basket balance and lid-lock are checked. Before the
first intermediate spin commences, a pre-spin at 45rpm is completed, which measures the
out-of-balance and decides whether the machine can spin.
2. The load is then gradually spun up to 330rpm, for 30secs. The basket is then slowed to
23rpm (stir speed).
3. Four litres of cold water is added (with a spray time of 22 seconds). This water is re-
circulated for at least 1 revolution of the basket to remove lint from the outside of the
basket. The water is then drained and the basket spun up to 330rpm for 30 seconds.
4. This repeated for four sprays.
5. The basket is slowed to 23rpm (stir speed). 1 gallon (4L) of cold water is added (with a
spray time of 22 seconds). The water is then drained and the basket spun up to 670rpm for
1 minute.
6. Step 5 is repeated twice (a total of 6 sprays so far).
7. After the 6th and final spray the basket stops, and the rinse program ends. Final spin up can
now take place.
Aqua Rinse
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
Spin Speed (rpm)
4L 4L 4L 4L 4L 4L
Lint Removal Recirc
Drain from
wash

Adaptive Rinse
The Aqua Rinse is a series of time-controlled sprays. These sprays are timed to give the correct
water volume at 320kPA (standard) water pressure, but households frequently have lower water
pressure. AquaSmart™measures water pressure by timing the flow rate during fill and uses this
information to extend the spray time if the flow rate is low to ensure that the correct amount of
water is always used.
Spray Deep Rinse
Spray and Deep is a good rinse combination - the spray removes a significant amount of
detergent, while the deep rinse opens up folds in the clothes and acts as a finishing process.
The spray section consists of three sprays of 1 gallon, interspersed with 300rpm intermediate
spin-ups, and lint removal recirc (as in the Aqua Rinse). The deep rinse fills the basket to
immersion water level and agitates for 3 minutes before proceeding to final spin. The fabric
softener dispenser is flushed with water during the deep rinse in case the user has forgotten to
turn Fabric Softener ON.
Fabric Softener Rinse
The Fabric Softener rinse follows the same process as the Spray and Deep rinse. The fabric
softener dispenser is filled and drained continuously during the fill to deep rinse, dispensing the
fabric softener into the rinse water.
Double Deep Rinse
Each deep rinse fills to the immersion water level and agitates for one-minute before draining.
The two rinses are interspersed with a 300rpm spin. This rinse uses a lot of water, and is not as
effective as many consumers may think. However, it is ideal for delicate or bulky items where
the extra spinning involved in spray rinsing is not ideal. Fabric softener can be used with this
rinse - it is dispensed during the second deep rinse.
Allergy Rinse
The Allergy rinse is designed for situations when hygiene and thorough rinsing are important,
and is the default rinse for the Allergy, Hygiene, Nappy Rinse, and Muddy lifestyle cycles. It is
very effective at removing detergent, dirt, insoluble particles and debris from the clothes load.
The Allergy rinse consists of a Double Deep rinse followed by three sprays interspersed with 300
rpm spins and a lint removal recirculation phase.