Fisher Paykel Washer GWLO8 User Manual

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MODEL GWLO8  
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CONTENTS  
1. Important Safety Instructions  
5. Changing Pre-set Options  
• Option Adjustment Mode  
• Rinse Options  
• Safety Information  
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• Volume of Water Used in  
Water Saver Option  
2. Operating Instructions  
• Introducing Your Smart Drive®  
• Using Your Smart Drive  
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6
• End of Cycle Beeps  
• Out of Balance Recovery  
Routine  
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3. Wash Cycles and Options  
• The Wash Cycles  
• Changing the Wash Options  
• Advancing the Wash Cycle  
• Water Levels  
• Auto Water Fill Level  
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6. Machine Information  
• Care and Cleaning  
• Products That Might  
Damage Your Smart Drive  
• Smart Drive Sounds and  
Beeps  
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14  
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• Water Saver  
• Delay Start  
• Time Saver  
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30  
• Soak  
• Specifications  
• Spin Hold  
• Favorite Cycle  
• Customizing the Wash Cycle  
• Washing Woollens  
7. Problem Solving  
• Saving Water  
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33  
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• Wash Problems  
• Operating Problems  
• If Your Smart Drive Beeps  
for Help  
4. Before You Wash  
• Sorting  
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• Loading  
• Washing Bulky Items  
• Detergent  
8. Warranty  
• Warranty  
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• Scrud  
• Proof of Purchase  
• Fabric Softener  
• Bleach  
9. Service  
• How to Remove Stains  
• Diaper Sanitizers  
• Fisher & Paykel  
Authorized Service Agents  
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NOTE: Proof of purchase is required for any warranty claim. Refer to back cover.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING  
Many washers are located near a gas dryer or a water heater in the home.  
WARNING:  
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire  
or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life.  
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this  
or any other appliance.  
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the  
gas supplier.  
If you smell gas  
1. Do not try to light any appliance.  
2. Do not touch an electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.  
3. Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.  
4. Immediately call your supplier from your neighbor’s phone.  
Follow the gas suppliers instructions.  
5. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
WATER HEATER SAFETY:  
Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not  
been used for two weeks or more.  
HYDROGEN GAS CAN BE EXPLOSIVE UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.  
If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of  
damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several  
minutes before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system.  
This will allow any hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or  
use an open flame or appliance during this process.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
READ ALL SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USING  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when  
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:  
Safety Precautions:  
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.  
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this USE & CARE book.  
• Do not use washer if inspection cover (on bottom right-hand front of washer) has been  
removed or damaged.  
• This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the  
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS before it is used. If you did not receive an  
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION sheet with your washer, you can obtain one by calling,  
toll-free, 888 9FNP USA (888 936 7872).  
• Properly ground to conform with all governing codes and ordinances.  
Follow details in INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.  
• Do not install or store washer where it will be exposed to temperatures below freezing or  
exposed to the weather.  
• Connect to a properly rated, protected and sized power supply circuit to avoid  
electrical overload.  
• Connect to adequate plumbing and drain facilities as described in the INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS.  
Turn off water faucets when the washer is not in use to relieve pressure on hoses and  
valves and to minimize leakages if a hose or valve should break or rupture.  
• Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any servicing unless  
specifically recommended in this USE & CARE book or in published user repair  
instructions that you understand and have skills to carry out.  
• When disconnecting the appliance pull by the plug rather than the cord or junction of  
cord to avoid damage to the cord or junction of the cord plug.  
• Make sure that the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or  
otherwise subject to damage or stress.  
• Keep all laundry aids (such as detergents, bleach, fabric softener, etc.) out of the reach  
of children, preferably in a locked cabinet. Observe all warnings on container labels  
to avoid personal injury.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
• Do not tamper with the controls.  
• Keep the area around/underneath your appliance free from the accumulation of combustible  
materials, such as lint, paper, rags, chemicals, etc.  
• Keep the floor around your appliance clean and dry to reduce the possibility of slipping.  
• Never reach into the washer if the basket or agitator is moving.  
Before loading, unloading or adding clothes, press START/PAUSE and wait until the  
machine has completely stopped before opening the lid.  
• Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is used by or near children. Do not  
allow children to play inside, or with this appliance or any discarded appliance.  
Dispose of discarded appliances and shipping/packing materials properly. Before  
discarding a washer, or removing from service, remove the washer lid.  
• Do not leave washer lid up during the cycle. This will stop the wash and spin action  
and prevent completion of the cycle. To restart, close lid and press START/PAUSE.  
• Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted  
with combustable or explosive substances (such as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers,  
dry-cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these  
substances to the wash water. Do not use these substances around your washer and/or  
dryer during operation, as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.  
• The laundry process can reduce the flame retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a  
result, the garment manufacture’s care instruction should be followed very carefully.  
• Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acid such as vinegar and/or rust remover.  
Mixing can produce a toxic gas which may cause death.  
• Never climb on or stand on the washer top or lid.  
• Do not wash fibreglass articles in your washer. Skin irritation could result from the  
remaining particles that may be picked up by clothing during subsequent washer use.  
• To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power  
supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the  
fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or  
cleaning.  
• NOTE: Pressing POWER button does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power  
supply, even though the lights are out.  
• Do not operate this appliance if it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled  
or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug.  
• Do not operate this appliance if the lid has been incorrectly fitted.  
• If you are using an extension cord or a portable electrical outlet device (eg mulit-  
socket outlet box), ensure that it is positioned so that it does not come into contact  
with water or moisture.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance.  
INTRODUCING YOUR SMART DRIVE  
Your Smart Drive has a unique control and drive system developed by Fisher & Paykel for  
use in washers. The Smart Drive system includes a sophisticated package of electronics in  
the console of the washer which controls a variable speed motor coupled directly to the  
agitator. This allows much greater versatility than conventional mechanical machines that  
use clutches, brakes and gearboxes to control one or two speed motors. Using this system,  
the wash cycle can be controlled in such a way that soil removal is maximized with  
minimum wear and tear to clothes.  
AGITATOR ACTIONS  
Your Smart Drive has an almost infinite number of agitator actions, which will be  
automatically customized for each individual load. This ensures a consistently high wash  
performance.  
HANDWASHING  
The unique Delicate and Wool cycles allow you to wash articles that you would have  
previously only washed by hand. The wool cycle is for machine washable woollens only.  
WATER TEMPERATURE  
Your Smart Drive has a range of five electronically controlled water temperatures. Electronic  
control protects your clothes and ensures optimum wash performance by mixing the hot  
and cold water prior to entering the wash basket.  
WATER LEVELS  
On Auto Water Level your Smart Drive will automatically select the optimum water level  
for each wash load. Unlike conventional mechanical washers, your Smart Drive allows the  
lowest water level to start at the base of the agitator. The combination of Auto Water Level  
and the range of five water levels adds not only convenience but greater water savings with  
smaller wash loads.  
SPIN SPEEDS  
The same electronic flexibility that provides a variety of agitator actions also provides a  
range of spin speeds (300, 700 and 1000 rpm) to cater for all fabrics. The top spin speed of  
1000 rpm will leave your clothes noticeably drier.  
CONTROLS  
The electronic controls are designed for maximum ease of use. Software prevents you from  
programming your machine in a way that will damage your clothes. The Favorite cycle  
allows you to select the cycle and wash options at the touch of a button.  
In summary, your Smart Drive offers better wash performance over a greater range of fabric  
types, water levels and clothes loads whilst increasing the machines ease of operation.  
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USING YOUR SMART DRIVE  
1.  
POWER AND WATER  
Turn on the power and water supplies.  
2.  
LOADING  
Place the load evenly around the  
agitator. (Refer to Sorting and  
Loading pages 18-19.)  
3.  
DETERGENT  
• Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the  
top of the clothes, as a guide to the correct  
amount of detergent to use.  
• Remove the fabric softener dispenser. Pour  
the detergent down the center of the  
agitator stem.  
• Replace the fabric softener dispenser as this  
stops small articles falling down the center  
of the agitator.  
(Refer to Detergent page 20.)  
4.  
BLEACH  
• Remove the fabric softener dispenser.  
• Pour diluted bleach down the center of the  
agitator stem.  
(Refer to Bleach page 21.)  
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5.  
FABRIC SOFTENER  
• If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in  
the dispenser on the top of the agitator.  
• If you want to use fabric softener you will  
need to select the Softener Rinse Option.  
(Refer to Fabric Softener page 21.)  
6.  
WASH CYCLE  
Close the lid and press your chosen wash cycle.  
7.  
WASH OPTIONS  
Select the wash temperature and other wash  
options.  
(Refer to pages 8-14)  
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8.  
START  
Press START/PAUSE to start the machine.  
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WASH CYCLES AND OPTIONS  
PERMANENT  
PRESS  
WOOL  
DELICATE  
REGULAR  
HEAVY  
DUTY  
Wash Time  
Wash Action  
Wash Temp  
Rinse  
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8
8
12  
15  
Regular  
Warm/cold  
Delicate  
Warm/cold  
spray +  
Delicate  
Warm  
Regular  
Warm  
Heavy Duty  
Warm  
Cold Double w/cold deep Cold Double Water Saver Water Saver  
Deep  
rinse  
Deep  
Spin Speed  
Slow  
Medium  
Slow  
Fast  
Fast  
THE WASH CYCLES  
FAVORITE Lets you design a wash cycle to suit your needs.  
See Favorite Wash Cycle (see page 14).  
PERMANENT PRESS For synthetics, blends and/or delicate fabrics with normal soil.  
WOOL Specially designed for normally soiled knits.  
DELICATE For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soils.  
REGULAR For medium to light soiled cottons, linens, work and play clothes.  
HEAVY DUTY For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics.  
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CHANGING THE WASH OPTIONS  
When you press POWER to turn on your Smart  
Drive, it will automatically select a:  
• REGULAR wash cycle,  
• WARM wash temperature,  
• AUTO water level  
• FAST spin speed.  
Each of these wash options can be altered to suit  
your wash needs. The following pages explain each  
of the wash options and how to use them.  
In the following diagrams when a  
it indicates a light is on. When (  
it indicates a light that is off.  
is displayed  
) is displayed,  
(
)
TO ALTER THE WASH OPTIONS  
1. Select wash cycle.  
2. Use the up or down buttons to alter the  
Wash Options.  
3. Press START / PAUSE.  
Two lights are sometimes used to show some wash  
options.  
For example, on WARM-HOT or WARM-COLD  
water temperature the display will look like this.  
Alter the Wash Options using  
the Up or Down buttons  
WARM - HOT  
WARM - COLD  
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ADVANCING THE WASH CYCLE  
The Wash Progress lights show all the tasks your  
Smart Drive will do during the wash cycle. As each  
task is completed a light goes out, so you can tell at a  
glance how far the cycle has to go.  
TO SHORTEN THE WASH TIME,  
TO RINSE AND SPIN or TO SPIN DRY  
1. Press ADVANCE until only the right  
number of lights remain on.  
2. Press START / PAUSE.  
STOPPING THE MACHINE  
If you wish to pause or stop your Smart Drive at any  
stage, press START / PAUSE. Wait until the machine  
has fully stopped before opening the lid.  
To restart the machine close the lid and press  
START/PAUSE.  
CLOTHES CARE SAFEGUARDS  
To avoid accidentally damaging your clothes, there  
are a few options that your Smart Drive will not  
accept. For example, you can not select a hot wash  
on Delicate, Permanent Press or Wool cycles. Your  
Smart Drive knows that these options could cause  
fabric damage.  
AUTOMATIC LINT DISPOSAL SYSTEM  
Your Smart Drive has a self cleaning lint disposal  
system. This means that it automatically separates the  
lint from the wash water as it washes. The lint  
becomes trapped between the basket and tub and is  
flushed out at the end of the wash cycle.  
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WATER LEVELS  
AUTO WATER LEVEL  
Your Smart Drive can automatically select the  
appropriate water level for the load.  
1. Place your clothes in the machine.  
2. Select wash cycle (select AUTO if not automatically  
selected).  
3. Press START / PAUSE.  
During fill the machine will pause occasionally  
to sense the water level. The machine will check if  
the water level is correct by using a series of two  
different agitate strokes. A slow stroke to sense the  
load and an agitate stroke to mix the load. (This  
may take over a minute). If it detects that the water  
level is not enough it will fill with more water and  
re-check the level.  
• When washing an unusual load eg large bulky  
garments, pillows, we recommend you manually  
select the water level.  
• Manually select the water level if there is already  
water in the machine.  
Note: If you feel the machine does not fill to the  
correct level, you can adjust the level the machine  
selects. Refer to the Option Adjustment instructions  
on pages 23 and 27.  
MANUAL WATER LEVEL SELECTION  
The agitator has five levels marked on its stem th
be used to help you select the correct water leve
Select the correct water level by using the mark  
nearest to the top of the clothes.  
• The levels marked on the agitator do not  
correspond exactly to the level of water. The
indicate the level of dry clothes suitable for
water level.  
Your Smart Drive may occasionally add wate
during agitation. This is to maintain the wate
level due to the release of air trapped in the  
garments.  
High  
Med/high  
Medium  
Med/low  
Low  
ACTUAL  
LEVEL  
OF WATER  
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WATER SAVER  
Use the WATER SAVER option when you want to  
minimize the amount of water used during a Regular  
or Heavy Duty wash cycle.  
When you have selected Water Saver, your Smart  
Drive will alter the rinse phase to a give a shower  
rinse. A shower rinse alternately showers the clothes  
with water and spins them to remove the sudsy water.  
• The Water Saver option is not designed to be  
used with fabric softener. The shower rinse does  
not have a deep rinse so it cannot dispense fabric  
softener correctly.  
• There are some wash loads that may not suit  
being washed using the Water Saver option. For  
instance, loads that have a lot of sand or sawdust  
etc in them, or garments where color runs.  
• Smart Drive customizes the rinse water volume to  
suit each load size.  
TO USE WATER SAVER  
1. Select REGULAR or HEAVY DUTY wash cycle  
and your wash options.  
2. Select WATER SAVER.  
3. Press START / PAUSE.  
If you wish to use Time Saver or Soak with Water  
Saver push the WASH OPTIONS button until both  
options have been selected.  
Note: Water Saver is only available on the Regular  
and Heavy Duty cycles. If you try to select Water  
Saver on the Wool, Delicate or Permanent Press  
cycle your Smart Drive will skip over the option.  
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DELAY START  
Delay Start will delay the wash cycle for one, six or nine  
hours.  
DELAY  
6
TO USE DELAY START  
1. Select wash cycle and wash options.  
2. Press DELAY START.  
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1
A delayed start of 1 hour will appear first. Press  
again for 6 hours, a third time for 9 hours and  
again to return to normal.  
Your Smart Drive is now programmed to begin the  
wash after the delay period.  
• Be careful if using Delay Start for non-colorfast  
clothes as dyes may run if the clothes are damp.  
Note: It is not possible to program a delayed start  
into the Favorite cycle.  
TIME SAVER  
Time Saver allows you to shorten the wash cycle for  
lightly soiled clothes. Selecting this option means that  
the wash and spin times are reduced.  
TO USE TIME SAVER  
1. Select wash cycle and wash options.  
2. Select TIME SAVER.  
3. Press START / PAUSE.  
Time Saver can be turned on or off at any time during  
the cycle.  
If you wish to use Water Saver with Time Saver push  
the wash options button until both options have been  
selected.  
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SOAK  
Use the Soak option to soak clothes at the end of the  
wash phase or when you wish to reuse the wash  
water.  
When you select Soak your Smart Drive will soak for  
a period of 2 hours before completing rinse and spin.  
During soak your washer will agitate for a few  
seconds every minute.  
TO USE SOAK  
1. Select wash cycle and wash options.  
2. Select SOAK.  
3. Press START / PAUSE.  
If at any time during the soak you wish to continue  
on with the rest of the cycle press ADVANCE and the  
machine will start the rinsing phase of the cycle.  
SPIN HOLD  
Use the Spin Hold option to:  
• Remove drip dry garments from a mixed load  
before the wash goes into spin.  
• Minimize the clothes creasing when they are left  
to sit in the bottom of the basket at the end of the  
cycle.  
TO USE SPIN HOLD  
1. Select wash cycle and wash options.  
2. Select SPIN HOLD.  
3. Press START / PAUSE.  
When you have selected Spin Hold, your Smart Drive  
will pause at the end of rinse, beep and the spin light  
will flash to tell you that it is waiting for another  
instruction. Press START / PAUSE to begin the spin.  
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FAVORITE CYCLE  
Favorite cycle lets you design a wash cycle to suit  
your needs.  
Favorite cycle can be any wash cycle with any of its  
wash options and it can start from any point along  
the wash progress lights.  
For instance, your Favorite cycle may be set up to  
wash your gym gear or it may be a rinse and spin to  
finish washing diapers.  
Whatever you program as your Favorite cycle, your  
Smart Drive will remember it even when it is  
unplugged.  
PROGRAMMING YOUR FAVORITE CYCLE  
1. Press FAVORITE and hold down for 2 seconds.  
2. The machine will give two quick beeps and the  
Favorite light will flash telling you that you are in  
the programming mode.  
3. Select the wash cycle and wash options you want  
for your Favorite cycle.  
(Use ADVANCE if you want only part of a cycle  
eg spin only.)  
4. Press FAVORITE again to store your Favorite  
cycle.  
To change your Favorite cycle repeat these four steps.  
TO USE FAVORITE CYCLE  
1. Press FAVORITE.  
(Your Favorite cycle and wash options will be  
automatically selected.)  
2. Press START / PAUSE.  
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CUSTOMIZING THE WASH  
CYCLES  
All the wash cycles can be partially customized. You  
can program your Smart Drive to automatically set  
the wash options and agitation time you want, when  
you select each wash cycle.  
For instance, you may want to set the Regular cycle  
to cold wash or set Heavy Duty to include a soak.  
Once you have programmed the wash cycles, your  
Smart Drive will remember them, even when it is  
unplugged.  
TO CUSTOMIZE THE WASH CYCLES  
1. Press the wash cycle you wish to customize and  
hold down for 2 seconds.  
2. The machine will give two quick beeps and the  
wash cycle light will flash telling you that you are  
in the programming mode.  
3. Select your wash options.  
4. If you would like to decrease the agitation time,  
press ADVANCE until the required number of  
green lights remain. (Each green light in the wash  
progress represents 3 minutes of agitation.)  
To increase the agitation time keep pressing  
ADVANCE until all the green lights are displayed  
again.  
Note: On Heavy Duty and Wool you can only  
decrease the wash time.  
5. Press the wash cycle again to store your  
customized cycle.  
To change your customized wash cycle repeat these  
steps.  
Note: The customized wash cycles cannot be set to  
start at the rinse or spin stage.  
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WASHING WOOLLENS  
The Wool Cycle is for washing  
MACHINE WASHABLE WOOLLENS.  
The fibers of these woollens have been specifically  
modified to prevent felting when they are machine  
washed. Most handknitted garments are not made of  
machine washable wool and we recommend that  
you hand wash them.  
• Before washing your woollens check the care  
label for the washing instructions.  
• When washing woollens use a mild detergent  
recommended for washing wool.  
• Hand washed woollens may be spun in a washing  
machine to reduce the time they take to dry.  
To dry woollens lay them flat on a towel and pat  
into shape. Dry woollens out of direct sunlight.  
(The heat and tumble action of a dryer may cause  
shrinkage or felting of woollen garments).  
• Some wool underlays and sheepskin products can  
be washed in a washing machine but may  
produce excessive amounts of lint that may cause  
pump blockages. (Ensure that the whole article is  
suitable for machine washing and not just the  
backing material.) You may wish to handwash  
these articles and place them in the machine to  
spin dry.  
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SORTING  
BEFORE YOU WASH  
Some fabrics are “scavengers”. They absorb soil,  
color and lint given off by other garments.  
So it is important to sort clothes carefully before  
washing.  
Hand Wash  
Do not bleach  
CARE LABELS  
• Look for a care label on your clothes. This will  
tell you about the fabric content of your garment  
and how it should be washed.  
Do not tumble dry  
Medium iron  
Dryclean  
• Sort clothes into loads that can be washed with  
the same wash cycle, water temperature and spin  
speed.  
SOIL  
• Separate clothes according to the type and  
amount of soil. Some soils suit warmer washes  
eg oily soils, while others are best washed in cold  
water eg mud, blood.  
• Heavily soiled clothes may need to be soaked.  
COLOR  
• Separate white fabrics from colored fabrics.  
• Any fabric that has a strong bold color may  
bleed, especially when new. It is much safer to  
wash it separately, until you are sure that it  
will not lose any more of the color.  
LINT  
• Wash lint givers and lint collectors separately.  
• Where possible, turn lint collectors inside out.  
• If lint transfer is a problem:  
Lint Givers  
Terry cloth  
Chenille  
Towels  
Lint Collectors  
Synthetics  
Corduroy  
Permanent Press  
Socks  
*
*
*
Wash light clothes separately to dark clothes.  
Use a little more detergent  
Avoid overloading  
Diapers  
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LOADING  
BEFORE WASHING  
A MAXIMUM WASH LOAD  
15.4 lb (7kg)  
• CHECK POCKETS Things such as nails, hairclips,  
matches and pens can damage both your  
washer and your clothes.  
For example  
2 queen sheets  
• CLOSE ZIPPERS, HOOKS AND EYES This is to  
make sure that these items do not snag on other  
clothes.  
4 standard pillow cases  
2 medium tablecloths  
6 medium bath towels  
8 wash cloths  
5 men’s hankerchiefs  
3 men’s short sleeve shirts  
4 t-shirts  
• MEND ANY TORN GARMENTS OR LOOSE  
BUTTONS Tears or holes may become larger  
during washing. Remove any loose bra wires as  
they can damage your washing machine and/or  
dryer.  
7 pairs of shorts  
• PRE-TREAT ANY STAINS  
• FOR A BALANCED LOAD:  
*
*
*
Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly  
around the agitator.  
Do not wrap large items, such as sheets,  
around the agitator.  
A mixture of small and large items will wash  
the best.  
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE MACHINE Ensure  
that the load does not extend above the dispenser  
as splashing may occur.  
WASHING BULKY ITEMS  
• Forcing large items into the machine may result in  
them being damaged during washing. Ensure  
there is sufficent room in the machine for items to  
move when being washed.  
• Some items float up during the wash, (eg duvets,  
pillows). If they sit too high they may come into  
contact with stationary parts of the machine during  
agitate or spin. To minimize the chance of this  
happening, bulky items should be pushed down  
below the water level after fill and pushed to sit  
below the medium high water level mark on the  
agitator before spinning. Select a slow spin.  
Bulky items should sit below the  
medium high water level mark.  
• We recommend washing these items on the  
Delicate cycle. If you wish to re-spin the load at a  
faster speed ensure the load is sitting below the  
medium high mark before spinning.  
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DETERGENT  
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DETERGENT  
We recommend the use of domestic detergents, (powder,  
liquid or concentrated).  
Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be  
used in your Smart Drive.  
When washing woollens remember to use a detergent  
suitable for woollens.  
HOW MUCH DETERGENT?  
For liquid and concentrated detergents, follow the  
recommendations of the detergent manufacturer.  
Note: To check you are using the correct amount of  
detergent, lift the lid of your machine about half-way  
through the wash. There should be a thin layer of foam  
over the surface of the water. Lots of foam may look good  
but does not contribute to cleaning your clothes. No foam  
means not enough detergent has been used: soil and lint  
can settle back on the clothes or the washing machine.  
ADDING THE DETERGENT  
1. Remove the fabric softener dispenser.  
2. Pour detergent down the center of the agitator.  
• Some detergents MUST be fully dissolved before  
adding to your machine to get the best wash results.  
Check the instructions on the detergent packet.  
• Pre-dissolving detergent when washing in cold  
water can improve its performance.  
3. Replace the fabric softener dispenser. (This prevents  
small articles falling down the center of the agitator.)  
SCRUD  
Scrud is the name given to the waxy build-up that can occur within washers when the  
fabric softener comes into contact with detergent. This build-up is not brought about by a  
fault in the machine. If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on  
your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer.  
If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend:  
• Using fabric softener sparingly.  
• When filling the dispenser, do not splash or overfill.  
• Clean dispenser as soon as the cycle has finished.  
• Clean your machine regularly (refer page 28).  
• Cold water washing increases the chance of this build-up occurring. We recommend a  
warm or hot wash at regular intervals eg approximately every 5th wash.  
• Fabric softener of a thinner consistency is less likely to leave residue on the  
dispenser and contribute to a build-up.  
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FABRIC SOFTENER  
HOW THE FABRIC SOFTENER IS DISPENSED  
The fabric softener goes into the dispenser on the  
top of the agitator. During rinse the machine spins  
to release the fabric softener, delivering it down the  
agitator stem as the machine fills for the final deep rinse.  
Note: The Water Saver option is not designed to be used  
with fabric softener. Water Saver does not use a deep  
rinse so it cannot dispense fabric softener correctly.  
HOW MUCH FABRIC SOFTENER?  
The ring on the dispenser cup is a guide for the  
amount of fabric softener to add for a full load.  
Smaller loads require less fabric softener.  
TO REMOVE CUP  
CLEANING THE DISPENSER  
When using fabric softener, rinse your dispenser at  
the end of each wash.  
1. Separate the cup from the dispenser body by  
pushing downwards on the base of the cup.  
2. Rinse both parts of the dispenser using warm  
soapy water.  
BLEACH  
Push cup  
through  
dispenser  
with thumb  
To use liquid chlorine bleach:  
1
2
Check clothing care labels for special instructions.  
Measure liquid bleach carefully, following  
instructions on package.  
3
4
5
Dilute liquid bleach with water.  
Remove Fabric Softener Dispenser.  
Pour diluted liquid bleach down the center  
of the agitator stem.  
6
Replace the Fabric Softener Dispenser  
If you prefer to use powdered bleach, pour into the  
agitator with your detergent.  
NOTE: Never pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach  
directly onto clothes, into the wash basket, or into  
the center of the agitator.  
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HOW TO REMOVE STAINS  
Treat stains AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. The longer  
they are left the harder they are to remove.  
• Always consider the type of fabric you are treating  
to make sure you do not use a water temperature  
that is too hot or a treatment that will alter the  
color of the fabric. It pays to test pre-wash  
products and solvents on an inconspicuous part of  
the garment first.  
• Place the garment being treated on an absorbent  
cloth (eg on an old towel). Work from the reverse  
side of the stain, as this can force the stain off the  
fabric instead of through it.  
• Use cold or warm water on unknown stains as hot  
water can set some stains.  
• Some stains are not easily seen when the fabric is  
wet. Air dry the stained garment to be sure the  
stain has been removed, as heat from a dryer may  
set the stain.  
Take care with stain removal treatments as they  
are often flammable and highly poisonous. Do not  
use them on your washer as they may damage the  
paint or plastic components.  
• Some pretreatment sprays or liquids can damage  
your washer’s control panel.  
DIAPER SANITIZERS  
Diaper Sanitizers are very corrosive to metal surfaces,  
and will cause damage to the paint work and  
components of your washer.  
DO NOT soak diapers in sanitizer in your washer or  
tip the contents of the diaper bucket into your  
machine. Rinse and wring diapers out thoroughly  
before placing them in the washer.  
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CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS  
OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE  
After using your Smart Drive you may want to  
change some of the pre-set options to suit your  
wash needs.  
You can change the following pre-set options:  
• the rinse option on Heavy Duty, Regular and  
Wool cycles  
• the amount of water used in the Water Saver  
option  
• the number of beeps at the end of the cycle  
• the Out of Balance recovery routine  
• the fill level selected by auto water level  
To make these changes it is necessary to enter  
the “Option Adjustment Mode”.  
TO ENTER OPTION ADJUSTMENT MODE  
1. Plug the machine in, but do not press POWER.  
Press START / PAUSE and hold down.  
Press POWER.  
2. When the buttons have been pressed correctly the  
machine will give two quick beeps and show an  
unusual pattern of lights.  
In this mode the lights are used to indicate the  
different options available. The diagram on page  
24 shows how the lights relate to the options you  
can change.  
Pages 25 - 27 explain the different options in  
more detail.  
3. Use the buttons on the panel to make your  
changes to the pre-set options.  
4. Press POWER to return to normal mode.  
5. Your Smart Drive will automatically remember  
your changes.  
6. To make further changes, repeat the above steps.  
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1. Press START / PAUSE and  
hold down. Press POWER.  
2. This diagram below shows how the lights relate to the options you can change in the  
Option Adjustment Mode. It also shows what lights will be on when you first enter the  
Option Adjustment Mode.  
3. Use the buttons on the panel  
to change the pre-set options.  
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RINSE OPTIONS  
On the Heavy Duty, Regular and Wool cycles you  
can change the pre-set rinse option.  
The pre-set rinse option on these cycles is a spray  
rinse followed by a deep rinse. The spray rinse may  
be replaced with a short spin or a deep rinse.  
If you have a problem with impurities in your water  
supply you may get a better wash if you change the  
rinse option to two deep rinses. If you want to  
conserve water change the rinse option to one deep  
rinse.  
RINSE OPTIONS  
MED spin Deep Deep  
light on rinse rinse  
SLOW spin Short Deep  
1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained  
on pages 23 and 24.  
light on  
spin  
Spray Deep  
rinse rinse  
rinse  
HOLD  
2. Use the SPIN SPEED buttons to select the rinse  
option you prefer.  
light on  
MED light on  
=
=
2 deep rinses  
SLOW light on  
Short spin and  
1 deep rinse  
HOLD light on  
=
Spray rinse and  
1 deep rinse  
3. Press POWER to return to normal mode.  
VOLUME OF WATER USED IN THE  
WATER SAVER OPTION  
You can increase or decrease the volume of water  
added during the shower rinse on the Water Saver  
option.  
1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained  
on pages 23 and 24.  
2. Use the WATER LEVEL buttons to select the  
volume of water you wish to be used in the  
shower rinse.  
HIGH light on  
MED light on  
LOW light on  
=
=
=
more water  
factory set water volume  
less water  
3. Press POWER to return to normal mode.  
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END OF CYCLE BEEPS  
The beeps signaling the end of the cycle can be  
increased or decreased.  
1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained  
on pages 23 and 24.  
2. Use the Wash Option button to select the  
number of beeps you prefer.  
TIME SAVER light on  
SOAK light on  
WATER SAVER light on  
=
=
=
15 beeps  
5 beeps  
no beeps  
3. Press POWER to return to normal mode.  
OUT OF BALANCE RECOVERY  
ROUTINE  
When your Smart Drive is spinning it can sense when  
the wash load is out of balance and will stop and  
retry spinning. If the machine still senses an  
unbalanced load there are two options the machine  
can take.  
• Automatic Recovery Option:  
Your Smart Drive tries to automatically correct  
the out of balance load. If it detects an unbalanced  
load, it will fill with water and agitate to redistribute  
the load before trying to spin up again.  
• Machine Stops Option  
Your Smart Drive will stop, giving a short burst of  
beeps every five seconds and the first RINSE or  
SPIN light, as well as the SPIN SPEED light will flash.  
You must redistribute the load more evenly yourself.  
Use this option if you wish to conserve water.  
1. Enter the Option Adjustment mode as explained  
on pages 23 and 24.  
2. Use the Heavy DUTY button to select the Out of  
Balance recovery option you prefer.  
HEAVY DUTY light on  
HEAVY DUTY light off  
=
=
automatic  
stops  
3. Press POWER to return to normal mode.  
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AUTO WATER FILL LEVEL  
If you are not satisfied with the level that your Smart  
Drive fills to on Auto water level, you can increase or  
decrease the fill level that Auto will select.  
Note: If you feel there is not enough water for the  
load, we recommend you check by pausing the  
machine and pushing the clothes down to see how  
much water is under the clothes. Clothes often float  
and your Smart Drive can sense the water under the  
clothes.  
1. Enter the Option Adjustment Mode as explained  
on pages 23 and 24.  
2. Use the cycle buttons to increase or decrease the  
amount of water selected.  
FAVORITE light on  
=
less water  
PERMANENT PRESS light on = factory set level  
WOOL light on  
=
=
=
more water +  
DELICATE light on  
REGULAR light on  
more water ++  
more water +++  
3. Press POWER to return to normal mode.  
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MACHINE INFORMATION  
CARE AND CLEANING  
WHEN YOU HAVE FINISHED  
Turn off the faucets to prevent any chance of flooding  
should a hose burst.  
• Unplug the machine from the wall socket.  
COLD WATER WASHING  
If you always use cold water, we recommend that a  
warm or hot wash be used at regular intervals eg every  
fifth wash should be at least a warm wash.  
CLEANING YOUR SMART DRIVE  
• Use a damp cloth or warm soapy water and wipe  
dry. Do not use chemical or scouring cleaners as  
they can damage the paint and plastic surfaces.  
• Clean the fabric softener dispenser regularly using  
warm soapy water.  
You can remove the lid for cleaning. Open the lid  
fully, hold one side with one hand and gently tap  
the other side with an upward motion.  
To replace the lid, hold the lid vertically and align  
both hinges before pushing down firmly.  
To remove the agitator for cleaning, unscrew the nut  
down the center of the agitator by turning anti-clockwise.  
CAUTION:The agitator must be fully pushed on to  
the shaft when refitting. Tighten the nut firmly by  
hand. Ensure the agitator is not loose.  
CLEANING THE INSIDE OF YOUR SMART DRIVE  
If you use fabric softener or do regular cold water  
washing, it is important that you occasionally clean  
the inside of your machine.  
• Fill your machine with hot water. Add about  
two cups of a powdered detergent.  
• Let it agitate for several minutes.  
• Stop the machine, open the lid, and leave it to  
soak overnight.  
• After soaking, drain the machine and run the  
machine through a regular cycle.  
We do not recommend that you wash clothes during  
this procedure.  
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PRODUCTS THAT MIGHT  
DAMAGE YOUR SMART DRIVE  
• Concentrated bleaches and diaper sanitizers will  
cause damage to the paintwork and components of  
your washer.  
• Hydrocarbon solvents ie gasoline, paint thinners and  
lacquer thinners, etc. can dissolve plastic and blister  
paint. (Do not wash or dry garments stained  
with these solvents as they are flammable.)  
• Some pretreatment sprays or liquids can damage  
your washer’s control panel.  
• Use of dyes in your washer may cause staining  
of the plastic components. The dye will not damage  
the machine but we suggest you thoroughly clean  
your washer afterwards. We do not recommend  
the use of dye strippers in your washer.  
• Do not use your washer lid as a work surface.  
SMART DRIVE SOUNDS AND BEEPS  
Your Smart Drive will make sounds that you will not  
have heard from other washers.  
• The motor will pulse before agitate and while  
draining before spin. This may sound like several  
low thuds. Your machine is checking if there is  
enough water in the machine before agitating and  
that the water has drained before spinning.  
Your Smart Drive will beep at the end of the cycle  
and if you have used Spin Hold.  
• When AUTO is selected your Smart Drive will  
alternate between filling and agitating to check that  
it has the right amount of water for the load.  
• If your machine is beeping continuously or giving  
short bursts of beeps refer to If Your Smart Drive  
Beeps For Help page 35.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Hot  
Cold  
Inlet water pressure  
Max 150 psi (1MPa)  
Min 3 psi (20kPa)  
DIMENSIONS  
MODEL  
DEPTH  
WIDTH  
HEIGHT  
L08  
2” (650mm)  
1
1
25  
25  
2” (650mm)  
1
1
2” (900mm)-  
2” (1000mm)-  
2” (930mm)  
35  
39  
36  
40  
1
1
2” (1030mm)  
TO TOP OF CONSOLE  
LID CLEARANCE  
” (460mm)  
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WATER CONSUMPTION (RINSE OPTIONS)  
Gallons - Litres  
39 gal (145l)  
45 gal (170l)  
44 gal (165l)  
58 gal (220l)  
CYCLE (L08)  
(Please note these are  
approximate figures for  
High water levels with a  
15.5 lb load.)  
Water Saver Rinse  
Spray & Deep Rinse  
1 Deep Rinse  
2 Deep Rinses  
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SAVING WATER  
PROBLEM SOLVING  
• FULL LOADS Full loads use water more  
efficiently than part loads.  
• WATER SAVER The Water Saver option minimizes  
the amount of water used in the rinse. (Refer to  
Water Saver page 12.)  
• SINGLE DEEP RINSE You can adjust the rinse  
option on Regular, Heavy Duty and Wool cycles  
to have one deep rinse only. (Refer to Rinse  
Options page 25.)  
• AUTO WATER LEVEL You can adjust Auto water  
level to fill with less water. (Refer to Auto Water  
Fill Level page 27.)  
Your Smart Drive also offers several ways of reusing  
the wash and rinse water.  
RECYCLING THE WASH WATER  
1. Select SOAK on the first wash cycle.  
2. Remove the clothes at the end of the wash phase  
and add the second load to the wash water.  
3. Select the wash cycle for the second load.  
You may need to add extra detergent.  
4. Remove the second load at the end of the cycle.  
5. Replace the first load, select rinse and complete  
the wash cycle.  
RECYCLING THE WATER FROM DEEP RINSE  
1. Select SPIN HOLD on the first wash cycle.  
(You cannot use the Water Saver option when  
recycling the water from deep rinse.)  
2. Remove the clothes at the end of the rinse and  
add the second load to the rinse water.  
3. Select the wash cycle for the second load.  
4. Remove the second load at the end of the cycle.  
5. Replace the first load and spin dry.  
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MANUAL SUDS SAVE WITH SIPHON BACK  
If you have a large tub near your washing machine  
and a separate drain outlet you can set up another  
method of reusing the water.  
(The tub should hold a minimum of 27 gallons (100  
litres) or have an overflow.)  
1. Select SOAK on the first wash cycle.  
2. At the end of the wash phase place the drain hose  
in the tub.  
3. Cancel SOAK (press ADVANCE button). The suds  
water will be pumped into the tub. Do not leave  
your machine until pump out is completed.  
4. ONCE YOUR TUB IS FILLED RETURN THE  
DRAIN HOSE TO THE DRAIN. THIS MUST BE  
DONE BEFORE THE MACHINE STARTS  
SPINNING.  
5. Allow the machine to complete the rest of the  
cycle. Remove the first wash load and place the  
second load in the machine.  
6. To siphon back the suds place the end of the  
drain hose in the tub, ensure that the end is near  
the bottom of the tub.  
Note: You will only be able to  
siphon back into the machine  
until the water level is equal to  
that in the tub.  
7. Advance to SPIN and allow the machine to pump  
for a few seconds to clear air from the drain hose,  
then press POWER to turn the machine off.  
8. The suds water will siphon back into the machine.  
It will take several minutes to siphon back the  
water.  
9. RETURN HOSE TO DRAIN.  
10.Select second wash cycle.  
The above method can also be used to recycle the  
water from a deep rinse. Select SPIN HOLD in place  
of SOAK.  
Note: For any of the above methods, manually  
select the water level for the second wash load.  
Auto water level may fill to a level too high for the  
clothes load if there is already water in the washing  
machine.  
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WASH PROBLEMS  
PROBLEMS POSSIBLE CAUSES and SOLUTIONS  
Creasing  
• Overloading the washer or dryer.  
• Choose a Permanent Press or Delicate cycle as these cycles have been  
designed to minimize creasing.  
Try selecting a slower spin speed.  
• Do not leave wet clothes to sit in the washer or laundry basket.  
Poor soil  
removal  
• Not enough detergent for load size or amount of soil.  
• White clothes are better washed separately. Separate light and heavily  
soiled items, as clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water.  
• Select the wash temperature according to soil type. For example, blood  
and mud are better washed in cold water, while oily soils wash better in  
warmer water.  
• Cold water wash too cold.  
• Overloading the washer.  
• Loads made up of articles of varying sizes will wash better (eg full loads  
of sheets may not wash as well).  
• Hard water requires more detergent than soft water.  
Linting  
• Wash lint givers eg towels, flannelette sheets, separately from lint collectors  
eg synthetic fabrics.  
• Overloading the washer.  
• Not enough detergent to hold the lint in suspension.  
• Overdrying in a dryer can cause a build-up of static electricity in  
synthetic fabrics and cause them to attract lint.  
• Overloading the washer.  
Residue  
Try using less detergent.  
detergent  
• Some detergents need to be pre-dissolved, check the detergent instructions.  
• Cold ambient temperatures, cold washes or short agitation times may  
not let the detergent dissolve properly. Try pre-dissolving the detergent.  
• A build-up caused by the interaction of fabric softener and detergent can  
flake off and mark clothes. (Refer to Scrud page 20)  
Black marks  
on clothes  
• Insufficient detergent, for the amount of soil on the clothes, can result in  
black marks on clothes. (Refer to Detergent page 20)  
Dye transfer  
Tangling  
• Wash and dry non-colorfast clothes separately.  
• Non colorfast clothes left sitting in a washer or laundry basket can transfer  
dye to other clothes.  
• Washing with too much water (ie underloading) can cause the clothes to  
tangle around one another.  
• Do not load the washer by wrapping clothes around the agitator.  
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OPERATING PROBLEMS  
If your Smart Drive is not operating properly use the checklists on the following pages to  
find the possible solution. If the problem persists contact your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or  
Authorized Service Agent.  
SYMPTOMS  
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
Pressing POWER does not turn  
the machine on.  
1. Is the power switched on?  
2. Unplug machine from the wall. Wait 15 seconds, plug  
back in and operate the machine.  
3. Could your household power supply be at fault? Try  
plugging in another electrical appliance.  
Pressing START / PAUSE does  
not start the wash cycle.  
1. Have you closed the lid?  
2. Are both hot and cold faucets turned on?  
3. Are the inlet hoses kinked?  
4. Try pressing START / PAUSE again.  
1. Have you closed the lid?  
Machine will not spin.  
2. Is the spin light flashing? If so press START / PAUSE.  
3. Is the machine draining?  
4. Are the clothes out of balance?  
5. Check machine is level. (See separate INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS).  
Clothes still wet at end of cycle.  
1. Are the clothes out of balance?  
1. Check the machine is level.  
Machine is continually going  
out of balance.  
2. Are the clothes out of balance?  
1. If there was water already in the basket before Auto water  
level was selected it may cause the machine to overfill.  
Too much or too little water  
when filling on Auto water  
level.  
2. Some loads do not suit Auto water level eg pillows,  
bedding, large bulky, garments. Manually select the  
water level. Refer to page 27 to adjust the Auto fill level.  
1. The water level is too high for the amount of clothes.  
This has caused excessive splashing. Use a lower  
water level.  
Small puddle of water coming  
from under the machine.  
2. Too much detergent for the level of soil in the clothes.  
This has caused excessive suds to splash over the tub.  
When the suds dissolve they can form a puddle that  
can be mistaken as a leak. Check the amount of  
detergent used.  
1. The clothes are unevenly distributed in the wash  
basket, your Smart Drive has compensated by lowering  
the spin speed.  
Spin speed sounds slower  
than it should.  
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IF YOUR SMART DRIVE BEEPS FOR HELP  
Your Smart Drive is capable of diagnosing its own troubles. If your Smart Drive gives a short  
burst of beeps every 5 seconds it is telling you that it has a problem which YOU can solve  
using the checklist below.  
MACHINE IS GIVING A SHORT  
BURST OF BEEPS* AND...  
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS  
* The short burst of beeps is the same sound your washer makes when you plug your machine in.  
1. Hot faucet has not been turned on.  
2. Inlet hose screens may be blocked.  
HOT water temperature  
light is flashing  
3. Hot water supply is not hot enough to maintain the  
wash temperature you have selected. Select a lower  
wash temperature.  
4. Inlet hoses connected the wrong way around.  
COLD water temperature  
light is flashing  
1. Cold faucet has not been turned on.  
2. Inlet hose screens may be blocked.  
3. Faucets connected the wrong way around.  
4. Cold water temperature exceeds recommended  
limits (See separate INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS).  
HOT and COLD water  
1. The inlet hoses have not been turned on.  
temperature lights are flashing  
2. The drain hose is too low & the water is siphoning  
out of the machine. (See separate INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS).  
3. Water flow is very low. Check screens on inlet hoses and  
water valves for any blockage.  
1. The machine is overloaded and can not agitate.  
Ensure the machine is stationary. Remove clothes  
until the remaining clothes can move freely.  
HIGH water level light is  
flashing  
2. Remove the agitator. Check that no foreign object is  
trapped under the agitator  
First rinse light or spin light  
is flashing  
1. The machine has a suds build-up. (Too much  
detergent may have been used for the amount of soil  
in the load.) Wait for suds to dissolve. Rinse clothes  
using a deep rinse.  
First RINSE or SPIN light is  
flashing as well as the SPIN  
SPEED light.  
1. Wash load is out of balance. Ensure the machine is  
stationary. Manually redistribute the load. Check  
machine is level. (See separate INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS).  
IF THE MACHINE BEEPS  
CONTINUOUSLY  
1. Unplug machine from the wall. Wait 15 seconds,  
plug back in and operate machine.  
2. If the fault re-occurs repeat step 1.  
3. If the machine still will not work call your Authorized  
Service Agent or Fisher & Paykel Dealer.  
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WASHER WARRANTY  
WHAT IS COVERED BY THE WARRANTY  
FULL TWO-YEAR WARRANTY  
For two years from the date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and  
service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the washer that fails because of  
a manufacturing defect.  
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products  
purchased for ordinary home use in the 48 mainland states, Hawaii and Washington. D.C. In  
Alaska the warranty is the same except that is is LIMITED because you must pay to ship the  
product to the service shop or for the service technician’s travel costs to your home.  
All warranty will be provided by a Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent during normal  
working hours.  
Should your appliance need service, during the warranty period or beyond, call  
TOLL FREE 888 9FNP USA (888 936 7872)  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY  
• Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product or change the set-up of  
the product.  
Read your USE & CARE book. If you then have any questions about operating the  
product, please contact your dealer or call 888 9FNP USA (888 936 7872)  
• Improper installation.  
If you have an installation problem, contact your dealer or installer. You are responsible  
for providing adequate electrical, exhausting and other connection facilities.  
• Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers.  
• Failure of the product if it is misused, or used for other than the intended purpose or  
used commercially.  
• Damage to product caused by accident, fire, floods or Acts of God.  
• Correction of unauthorized repairs.  
• Normal recommended maintenance as set out in the products USE & CARE book.  
WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives  
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer  
affairs office or your state’s Attorney General.  
Warrantor: Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc.  
If further help is needed concerning this warranty write:  
Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc., 22982 Alcalde Drive, Suite 100, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.  
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WASHER WARRANTY (continued)  
PROOF OF PURCHASE  
Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under warranty. Attach your  
sales receipt or cancelled check here.  
Write down the model, serial number and purchase information below.  
Model Number _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Serial No. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Purchaser _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Date of Purchase  
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Dealer _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _  
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SERVICE  
For your local Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent,  
please call 888 9FNP USA (888 936 7872)  
or contact us through our web site,  
Copyright © Fisher & Paykel 1999  
Printed In New Zealand  
Part No. 426442E  
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