Fisher & Paykel WM1490P User manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE / USER GUIDE
GB IE SG
FRONT LOADING CLOTHES WASHER
WM1490F, WM1490P, WM1480P
& WM1280J models

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT!
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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 go to
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Introduction 3
Safety and warnings 4
Installation instructions 6
Before you do your first wash 13
Getting started quickly 14
Washer controls 20
Safety features 21
Sorting and loading 22
Detergent and fabric softener 24
Wash cycles 28
Wash cycle options 31
Customising wash cycles 35
Caring for your washer 36
Before you call for service 39
Fault codes 41
Troubleshooting 42
Consumption data table 47
Product Fiche (according to EU 1061/2010) 48
Manufacturer’s Warranty 49
Customer Care 51
European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical 53
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

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INTRODUCTION
Welcome
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel 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. Your washer has numerous wash cycles
and options so you can perform every wash task with ease and the knowledge your
clothes are receiving the best possible care.
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. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
We hope you enjoy your new washer. We have certainly enjoyed designing it for you.
Front loading washer

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
When using this appliance always exercise basic
safety precautions including the following:
• This clothes washer is not intended for use by
persons (including children aged below 8years) 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 and
they understand the hazards involved.
• The washer should only be used for washing and
rinsing of textiles where this is indicated on the
carelabel.
• The door will be locked from the start of the cycle
until the cycle is complete for safety reasons. It is
possible to open the door during the cycle under
certain conditions (refer to page21).
• Never force the door open.
• Keep children away from the washer while it is in
operation.
• Children of less than 3years should be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
• Supervise children to ensure they do not play with
the washer or climb inside the drum.
• Do not touch the glass part of the door during a
cycle as the door can become hot.
• Do not open the detergent dispenser during the
cycle as hot water may come out of it.

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
• The only user-removable parts of the washer are
the inlet hoses, detergent dispenser and the pump
filter. No other parts are designed to be removed
by anyone other than a Fisher & Paykel trained and
supported service technician.
• When disposing of the washer, it is recommended
that the door 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
Please check you received the following accessories with your Fisher & Paykel washer.
You will find them inside the drum or attached to the packaging.
 2 x Inlet hoses
 1 x Drain hose guide
 1 x Installation instructions and user guide
 1 x Spanner
 1 x Installation leaflet (attached to the top of the washer)
 1 x Inlet valve cap
 1 x Hose clamp
Unpacking
To ensure the best performance from your new washer please follow the instructions below.
Removing the packaging
1Remove the outer packaging (including the polystyrene packer and plastic wrapping). All
packaging must be removed prior to use. Ensure these materials are kept out of reach of
children. Note: a small amount of water may be seen inside the packaging and inside the
washer. This is the result of factory testing and is normal.
2Tilt the machine backwards and ‘walk’ it off the base one foot at a time. Not doing so
may cause damage to your floor and washer.
3Remove all packaging and accessories from inside the drum.
Removing the transit bolts
The clothes washer is fitted with 4 transit bolts at the rear to avoid damage during
transportation.
IMPORTANT!
The 4 transit bolts MUST be removed prior to operation of the machine. Failure to
remove these will result in damage to the machine.
To remove the bolts:
1Use a spanner or socket to unscrew and remove all four transit bolts at the back of the
washer (A).
2Pull the black rubber grommets to remove the bolt, grommet and white plastic spacers
from the machine. Keep the transit bolts in case they are required for future transit of the
machine. Never transport the machine without the transit bolts properly fixed in place.
3Cover the bolt holes with the white plastic plugs which are attached to the machine and
located near each hole (B). Push to clip into place.
A
B
Removing the transit safety bolts

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product dimensions
WM1490F
WM1490P
WM1480P
WM1280J
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS mm mm
AOverall height of product 850 850
BOverall width of product 600 600
COverall depth of product
(excluding dial and door whenclosed)
645 570
DDepth of door open 1065 1010
EMinimum door clearance to adjacent wall 330 330
Standpipe height min. 800–1200 min. 800–1200
MAXIMUM CAPACITY kg kg
9.0 8.0
Note: the exact height of your washer is dependent on how far the feet are extended
from the base of the machine. The space where you install your washer needs to be at
least 40mm wider and 20mm deeper than its dimensions.
 Electrical supply: 220–240V, 50Hz Sinusoidal, minimum 10A.
 Inlet water static pressure: Max. 1MPa (150psi), Min. 30kPa (4.5psi).
 Inlet water flow rate at tap: Min. 6litres/min.
E
D
A
B
C
TOP VIEWWallFRONT VIEW

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Location
IMPORTANT!
Install the machine on a solid and level floor surface ensuring it has at least 20mm
clearance on each side. The washer must not be installed on any textured floor
coverings (eg carpet, rugs).
Note: this machine must not be installed and operated on a plinth.
Levelling the machine
It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin
performance, and to minimise noise, vibrations and wear
and tear on the washer.
1Before positioning the machine in its final position, check
that the machine is level, front to back and side to side.
2Manoeuvre the product into its final position (we suggest a
minimum clearance of 20mm each side).
3Use a spirit level to check that the machine is correctly
level. If needed, pull the machine out. Loosen the lock nut
using the spanner provided and wind the feet up or down
to correctly level the machine.
4Using the spanner provided, tighten the lock nuts against
the base of the machine to lock the feet in position.
Connecting to the water supply
Inlet hoses
IMPORTANT!
 New 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.
 We recommend the inlet hoses are changed every
5 years. WARNING: Failure to do so may result in a
flood and damage to property.
1Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps and the elbow ends to the
corresponding machine inlet valves. The hot valve is colour coded orange to make this
easier. Tighten the inlet hose ends by hand until the hose seal makes contact with the
tap sealing face and then tighten a further half-turn. Make sure there are no kinks in
the hoses.
2Turn the taps on and check for leaks. Check for leaks again after 24hours.
IMPORTANT!
The 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.
Locking the feet
Inlet hose ends
Elbow
(machine) end
Straight
(tap) end

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you have an uncontrolled water heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating
system) you should fit a Hot ‘N’ Safe Valve. This will ensure the hot water temperature
remains within safe limits.
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 requirements:
 Inlet water pressure: Maximum 1MPa (150psi), Minimum 30kPa (4.5psi)
 Inlet water flow rate: Minimum 6litres/minute
Cold supply only:
If you only have a cold water supply, the inlet valve cap (blanking cap) which came with
your washer must be connected to the hot inlet valve. The cap prevents water leaking
out of the hot valve. This appliance incorporates backflow protection complying with
AS3500.1. No further backflow protection is required for connection to the water supply.
Note: your washer has an internal heater to heat water. If you do not connect a hot
water inlet hose, your washer will automatically recognise there is no hot water supply
and its internal heater will heat the cold water to the selected cycle temperature.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Draining
Drain hose placement in a stand pipe or tub
1To guide the drain hose over the tub or
standpipe the hose guide must be fitted to
the drain hose. The height of the standpipe
or tub should be between 800–1200mm.
2Secure the hose guide so it cannot become
dislodged from the standpipe or tub.
IMPORTANT!
 If the drain hose is placed on the ground or
if the standpipe or tub is less than 800mm
high, the washing machine will continuously
drain while being filled (siphon).
 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.
Attaching drain hose to spigot
1Guide drain hose through hose guide
2Secure hose guide to back wall of cupboard
using a screw. The height of the drain hose
should be between 500–800mm from
ground level.
3Attach drain hose to spigot and secure using
a hose clamp ensuring the blanking insert is
cleared from spigot.
4Check for leaks.
 The drain hose should be checked from time
to time and replaced if any damage (egwear,
cuts, bulges, kinks, leaks, etc) is found. Do
not bend the drain hose sharply, as this may
cause it to split.
 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.
Fitting the drain hose guide
(20mm)
maximum
Standpipe 800 – 1200mm
Pull hose
through
guide
Attaching drain hose to spigot
Height 500 – 800mm
from ground

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical connection
1This appliance must be connected to a 220V–240V, 50Hz, sinusoidal, minimum 10A
electricalsupply.
2Uncoil the power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover and plug into a
wallsocket.
3Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity.
 Check the power cord for damage and make sure it is not squashed or twisted when
installing the washer.
 Always remove the power cord from a socket by the plug, not by the cord.
IMPORTANT!
 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.
 Do not touch or operate the machine with wet hands or with bare-feet.
 A damaged power cord must be replaced by a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported
service technician, in order to avoid a hazard. The appliance must not be operated
until it is repaired, as there is risk of electric shock.
 Do not operate this machine if it has been damaged during transport. Contact your
Fisher & Paykel dealer or Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician.
SPARE PARTS
Available from your Fisher & Paykel dealer or a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported
service technician.
Hose Inlet Long (2m) Part No. 422680P
Hose Inlet Large Bore Part No. 426123P
Drain Hose Extension
(Not suitable for attaching to a spigot).
Part No. 425627P

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completing the installation
Installation test cycle
IMPORTANT!
Do this before you wash any items in your washer. This is to check that your washer is
installed correctly and that it is functioning correctly prior to use.
1Turn your washer on by pressing the ‘POWER’ button.
2Select the ‘Quick’ or ‘Super Quick’ cycle. Ensure the drum is empty and the door closed.
3Touch the button. The machine will start to fill.
 Observe the machine for any problems (eg leaking from the hoses, excess noise
orvibrations).
 The washer will beep and display any faults on the screen if there are any problems.
Refer to ‘Before you call for Service’ section at the back of this book.
4Wait until you see water in the bottom of the drum.
5Touch to stop the cycle, then press ‘POWER’ to turn the machine off.
6Press ‘POWER’ again, select the ‘Spin’ cycle and touch .
 Check the drain hose is firmly secured to the standpipe or tub, or spigot.
 Observe that the machine pumps out the water, and spins.
IMPORTANT!
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.

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BEFORE YOU DO YOUR FIRST WASH
Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:
1Have the packaging and transit bolts been removed?
2Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘Ubend’ (with no more than 20mm extended)
and hooked into your standpipe or tub, or attached to a spigot?
3Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve (colour-coded orange)? Is the cold hose
connected to the cold valve (colour-coded white)? Have the taps been turned on?
4Is the machine correctly levelled, feet are locked and cabinet corners clear of the floor
and walls?
5Has the power cord been connected to an appropriate power supply and the power
turned on?
6Have you performed the installation test cycle?
7We recommend you complete your first cycle with a half-load amount of detergent
and without a load in order to remove any residues remaining in the machine from the
manufacturing process.
IMPORTANT!
You must ensure all 4transit bolts have been removed from your washer before you
start using it. If the transit bolts are not removed, they will damage your washer and
YOUR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY WILL BE COMPROMISED.

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PUSH
WM1490F model only
 Sort your washing carefully. Separate white/light
colours from dark colours. Wash new, highly coloured
and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye
transfer. Refer to the ‘Sorting and loading’ section.
 Load your clothes individually into the wash drum.
Close the door.
 Use ‘Low Sudsing’ or ‘Front Loader’ liquid, powder
or pods. Place liquid detergent into the correct
compartment in the dispenser drawer marked .
Ifyou wish to use powdered detergent you MUST
remove the liquid detergent insert by firmly grasping
and twisting the left hand side of the internal
compartment and pulling upwards. If you are using
detergent pods place them at the back of the drum
before you load your clothing. For more information
on detergent refer to the ‘Detergent and fabric
softener’ section.
 If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in
the compartment marked with a . For more
information on fabric softener refer to the ‘Detergent
and fabric softener’ section.
IMPORTANT!
Fabric softener should not be used if you have
selected the ‘Super Quick’ cycle.
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
Liquid detergent in
compartment marked
Fabric softener in
compartment marked
PUSH
WM1490F model
2
1

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GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
1Press ‘POWER’ to activate your washer.
2Select your wash cycle by turning the SmartTouch™ Control Dial.
3Choose your wash options, if you wish to select options different from the default
options for the cycle.
4Touch to start the cycle.
 If you make an invalid selection the washer will beep to alert you.
 When the cycle finishes, your washer will perform end of cycle beeps and then turn
offautomatically.
 If you wish to stop your washer at any point during a cycle simply touch to pause the
cycle. There may be a slight delay while the drum comes to a stop, then the door will
unlock. Under certain conditions however the door will remain locked for safety reasons
(refer to the ‘Safety features’ section).
 If you wish to cancel or change the wash cycle once a cycle has started, simply touch
the button then select the new cycle. Touch to restart the washer.
IMPORTANT!
 For the best fabric and colour care, remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has
finished.
 Failure to follow the advice in this guide may result in damage to your garments and
your expectations of wash performance may not be met.
3 4

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PUSH
WM1490P and WM1480P models only
 Sort your washing carefully. Separate white/light
colours from dark colours. Wash new, highly coloured
and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye
transfer. Refer to the ‘Sorting and loading’ section.
 Load your clothes individually into the wash drum.
Close the door.
 Use ‘Low Sudsing’ or ‘Front Loader’ liquid, powder
or pods. Place liquid detergent into the correct
compartment in the dispenser drawer marked .
Ifyou wish to use powdered detergent you MUST
remove the liquid detergent insert by firmly grasping
and twisting the left hand side of the internal
compartment and pulling upwards. If you are using
detergent pods place them at the back of the drum
before you load your clothing. For more information
on detergent refer to the ‘Detergent and fabric
softener’ section.
 If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in
the compartment marked with a . For more
information on fabric softener refer to the ‘Detergent
and fabric softener’ section.
IMPORTANT!
Fabric softener should not be used if you have
selected the ‘Quick’ or ‘Super Quick’ cycles.
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
Liquid detergent in
compartment marked
Fabric softener in
compartment marked
PUSH
WM1490P and WM1480P models
2
1

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GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
1Press ‘POWER’ to activate your washer.
2Select your wash cycle by turning the SmartTouch™ Control Dial.
3Choose your wash options, if you wish to select options different from the default
options for the cycle.
4Touch to start the cycle.
 If you make an invalid selection the washer will beep to alert you.
 When the cycle finishes, your washer will perform end of cycle beeps and then turn
offautomatically.
 If you wish to stop your washer at any point during a cycle simply touch to pause the
cycle. There may be a slight delay while the drum comes to a stop, then the door will
unlock. Under certain conditions however the door will remain locked for safety reasons
(refer to the ‘Safety features’ section).
 If you wish to cancel or change the wash cycle once a cycle has started, simply touch
the button then select the new cycle. Touch to restart the washer.
IMPORTANT!
 For the best fabric and colour care, remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has
finished.
 Failure to follow the advice in this guide may result in damage to your garments and
your expectations of wash performance may not be met.
3 4

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WM1280J model only
 Sort your washing carefully. Separate white/light
colours from dark colours. Wash new, highly coloured
and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye
transfer. Refer to the ‘Sorting and loading’ section.
 Load your clothes individually into the wash drum.
Close the door.
 Place detergent in the correct compartment in
the detergent dispenser drawer marked . Use
Low Sudsing or ‘Front Loader’ liquid or powder
detergents. Alternatively use detergent pods. Place the
pod at the back of the drum before you load in any
clothing. For more information on detergent refer to
the ‘Detergent and fabric softener’ section.
 Place fabric softener in the compartment marked with
a . For more information on fabric softener refer to
the ‘Detergent and fabric softener’ section.
IMPORTANT!
Fabric softener must not be used if you have selected
the ‘Quick’ cycle.
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY
Detergent in
compartment marked
Fabric softener in
compartment marked
PUSH
PUSH PUSH PUSH
PUSH
PUSH
PUSH PUSH
WM1280J model
2
1