Installation instructions and user guide AquaSmart™ clothes washer WL80T65C & WL70T60C NZ AU
Contents Installation instructions Before you do your first wash Checklist, Water consumption, Capacity Getting started quickly AquaSmart™ controls Easy touch controls, The display screen, Time to go The unique AquaSmart™ wash Fully automatic water level Sorting and loading Detergent Fabric softener Choosing your wash cycle Changing the wash cycle options Auto Drain Wash cycle options Wash cycle progress Wash cycles explained Bulky wash options Lifestyle cycles Special Care Handwash / Wool / Jeans Stains Ch
Introduction Welcome to AquaSmart™ Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart™ clothes washer. We are very proud of this washer and trust it will serve you well for many years. At Fisher & Paykel we aim to provide innovative products that are simple to use, ergonomic and kind to the environment. Thousands of tonnes of washing and 70 years of laundry experience have been programmed into your clothes washer to help give you the best possible performance.
Installation instructions Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart™ clothes washer please follow the instructions below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Removing the packaging Remove the outer packaging. Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom packer one foot at a time. Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by pulling it out the front. Lift the lid and remove the bowl packer from the bowl. Remove the hoses and accessories.
Installation instructions Water supply This clothes washer should be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply otherwise some cycles may not function correctly. For best operating conditions your hot water should be approximately 65˚C. Your hot water should not exceed 75˚C or your cold water exceed 35˚C. Temperatures above these may cause a fault or cause damage to the machine. If you have an uncontrolled water-heating source (eg.
Installation instructions Levelling your machine 1 2 3 4 5 It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin performance and effective detergent and fabric softener dispensing. Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the moulding and fit into the feet on the base of the machine. Move the machine to its final position. (We suggest a minimum clearance of 20 mm each side). Adjust the feet so the machine is level and cannot rock. Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks.
Before you do your first wash You owe it to yourself and your AquaSmart™ to have it installed correctly by an authorised service agent.
Getting started quickly It is important to sort your clothes, particularly by colour, as well as separating out sheets and washing them on the SHEETS cycle. Jeans also need to be washed separately on the JEANS cycle (refer to page 10 for more details on sorting and loading). Close bra clasps, do up zippers and check pockets. Place your clothes evenly around the wash bowl.
Getting started quickly Easy touch buttons and LCD screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 These buttons require only a gentle touch to activate. Touch POWER to activate your AquaSmart™ washer. HIGH EFFICIENCY – this light tells you when ‘High Efficiency’ mode is recommended, and the button allows you to switch between High Efficiency and Conventional modes (refer to pages 8 – 9). The screen in the middle of the panel, will display the wash cycle options available (refer to page 13).
AquaSmart™ controls Easy touch controls These smooth, easy clean buttons require only a gentle touch to activate. To scroll you need to remove your finger to break contact and touch it again. Once you become accustomed to the soft touch technology you will find it effortless to operate. High Efficiency mode This button activates or deactivates the HIGH EFFICIENCY mode. The light will be on when High Efficiency is selected (please refer to High Efficiency mode page 9).
The unique AquaSmart™ wash The AquaSmart™ washer has two modes of washing, High Efficiency and Conventional. Both modes start the same way, with a Detergent Activating wash. Detergent Activating wash AquaSmart™ fills the bowl at the selected water temperature, with just enough water so the clothes are saturated. This small amount of sudsy water flows through the clothes, up a specially designed portal and back onto the clothes in a waterfall effect. This thoroughly dissolves and activates the detergent.
10 Fully automatic water level You may notice that your AquaSmart™ clothes washer behaves differently from your previous washer. Your AquaSmart™, like all High Efficiency washers, has a fully automatic water level. This means that, like Front Loaders, the selection of the water level is left entirely up to the washer. This ensures optimum wash performance and water savings. Should you wish to use more water, simply select a Conventional cycle (refer to Conventional mode page 9).
Detergent 11 Choosing the right detergent Your AquaSmart™ is a High Efficiency clothes washer and needs Low Sudsing Detergent to prevent oversudsing problems. This is the same type of detergent Front Loaders use and are labelled, “Lows Suds”, “Matic” or “High Efficiency”. We recommend the use of liquid detergents for best results. If you wish to use powdered detergent, dissolve in water first before adding to the dispenser. There are both liquid and powdered Low Sudsing detergents.
12 Fabric softener Choosing the right cycle If you wish to use fabric softener you will need to select the FABRIC SOFTENER option which will give you a deep rinse. If fabric softener is not selected, the softener will not be dispensed. 1 2 3 Select your wash cycle. Using the SCROLL buttons, scroll through the cycle choices until the desired cycle is highlighted, then press SELECT (refer to page 13 for more information). Scroll through the Wash Options until SOFTENER is highlighted, then touch SELECT.
Choosing your wash cycle 13 When you turn your AquaSmart™ washer on, the main wash cycles will be displayed. CHOOSE WASH Regular To view all 10 wash cycles, the Lifestyle cycles and menu options, use the arrow buttons to scroll to the right. CHOOSE WASH CHOOSE WASH Sheets Regular heavy sheets delicate easy iron colours whites bulky rinse spin lifestyle To see the wash cycles explained in more detail please refer to page 17.
14 1 Changing the wash cycle options Select the wash option you wish to modify, highlight it by touching the SELECT button. Regular wash START? WARM 2 4 5 6 FAST SPIN Scroll to the appropriate setting and press SELECT. This will highlight your choice to show you that it has been selected. CHOOSE TEMP 3 SOFTENER WARM COLDER WARMER You will then be given the option whether to save this modified option for future washes or to just use it for this one.
Changing the wash cycle options 15 Wash cycle options To alter any of the wash options explained below, please refer to page 14 for instructions on changing the wash cycle options. Temperature AquaSmart™ offers five wash temperatures.
16 Changing the wash cycle options Wash cycle options continued Drip Dry Selecting Drip Dry will pause the washer at the end of the rinse, allowing you to remove drip-dry garments before the washer goes into final spin. Your AquaSmart™ will beep and display a message to remind you to remove items. Once the items have been removed press START/PAUSE to begin the spin. Soak The Soak option provides a 2 hour soak during the middle of the wash phase. It will then complete the rest of the cycle.
Changing the wash cycle options 17 Wash cycles explained Regular – High Efficiency Mode For normally soiled everyday cotton loads, eg. towels, t-shirts, shorts, shirts. Regular Regular – High Efficiency Mode Off For everyday loads where extra water is an advantage. For example when the load is linty, sandy, or dye run is possible.
18 Changing the wash cycle options Wash cycles explained Delicate – High Efficiency Mode For delicate or valuable lightly soiled clothes. Delicate Delicate – High Efficiency Mode Off For when you want to wash your delicates in more water.
Changing the wash cycle options 19 Wash cycles explained Whites – High Efficiency Mode A higher temperature wash to keep white garments looking white. Whites Whites – High Efficiency Mode Off When you want to use more water when washing white garments.
20 Changing the wash cycle options Bulky wash options Feather Duvet/Doona Synthetic Blanket Please Note: we recommend that you do not wash woollen duvet/doona inners, or any other item marked “dryclean only” in your AquaSmart™ washer. Throw Jacket Sleeping bag Rinse and Spin – High Efficiency Mode This cycle allows you to select a water efficient Rinse and Spin only.
Lifestyle cycles 21 No experience necessary Your AquaSmart™ washer offers you a range of special Lifestyle cycles, to make washing even easier. These cycles have been specifically designed by our washing experts, with you in mind. We have incorporated 70 years of washing knowledge into 19 easy to use, preprogrammed wash cycles.
22 Lifestyle cycles The Lifestyle cycles are presented in five distinct categories, to help you to access them quickly and easily. The following pages explain the unique cycles that are located within these categories, and how they might be of help. Special Care Some fabrics require extra special care. These wash treatments have been designed to take care of those special items. Handwash This is an extra gentle cycle for very delicate items.
Lifestyle cycles 23 Stains We recommend that you treat a stain as soon as you can. There are a number of stains that need special treatment due to their unique composition. Some water temperatures can actually set stains rather than remove them. This is why we have carefully designed our preprogrammed STAINS cycles for you. Chocolate Chocolate is a complex stain with a mix of fats, proteins and sugars.
24 Lifestyle cycles Family Some common household washing situations may require extra washing knowledge. We have created five unique FAMILY cycles to help you with those tricky situations. Duvet/Doona Duvets and doonas can be difficult items to wash as they are bulky and often float out of the water. This special cycle has a specially designed wash action with a double deep rinse to care for these bulky items.
Lifestyle cycles 25 Sports Outdoor activities can create some unique washing challenges. We have created four helpful wash cycles to quickly deal with these situations, with no thinking required. Sweaty The clothes you exercise in require a little extra care to remove the odours and dirt that tend to penetrate into the fabric structure. This cycle incorporates a warm/hot wash with a fast spin to thoroughly clean sweaty sports clothes.
26 Settings menu After using your AquaSmart™ washer you may wish to fine-tune some of the options to suit your individual needs. Any options changed in this menu is a permanent change, unless ‘Reset Defaults’ is selected (refer to page 29). To access the Settings Menu: 1 2 3 Turn your AquaSmart™ washer on. Scroll, to the right, through the wash cycles until you reach the Settings Menu. Press SELECT to enter the menu.
Settings menu 27 Balance Recovery When your washer is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out of balance. It will stop and try to spin up to three times. If the machine still senses an unbalanced load, there are two options the machine can take: 1. Machine Stops Your machine is automatically set to the Machine Stops option. When this option is on, your washer will give a short burst of beeps every five seconds to alert you. It will then ask you to redistribute the load before continuing the cycle.
28 Settings menu Key Lock mode Key lock automatically locks the buttons on your AquaSmart™ when not in use. This will avoid accidental button pushes from items left on the lid of the washer and also from any little fingers. To turn Key Lock Mode ON or OFF: Access the Settings Menu (refer page 26). Scroll to the KEY LOCK MODE option, and press SELECT. Use the SCROLL buttons to select ON or OFF. Press SELECT to confirm your selection and return to the Settings Menu.
Settings menu Trouble Shooting For help with some of the more common issues you may encounter. Access the Settings Menu (refer page 26). Scroll to the TROUBLE SHOOTING option, and press SELECT. Use the SCROLL buttons to scroll through the information provided. Press CANCEL/BACK to return to the Settings Menu. Reset Defaults If you would like to re-set all settings back to those that were set when your AquaSmart™ left the factory, select RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS. Access the Settings Menu (refer page 26).
30 Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer When you have finished the cycle Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst. Unplug the machine from the wall socket. Cleaning your AquaSmart™ Before you start cleaning your AquaSmart™ washer, ensure that it is turned off at the wall or that the Key Lock mode has been activated (refer to page 28). Cleaning the soft touch buttons, screen and topdeck Use a soft damp cloth to wipe all surfaces, and wipe dry.
Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer 31 Cleaning your low profile agitator If your low profile agitator becomes stained we recommend you use household bleach to clean it. Ensure you wear gloves, tip a small amount of household bleach onto a soft cloth and apply to the stain. Be careful to avoid metal surfaces of your machine. Leave it to soak in for 10 minutes and repeat. Then put your AquaSmart™ washer through the CLEAN ME cycle to remove any residual bleach (refer to page 30).
32 ABC washing guide Unsure about what the best way is to wash your garment? Try these handy tips for some of those tricky washing challenges: A Allergy If you or someone in your household has allergies we would suggest using the ALLERGY cycle to wash bedding and clothing to remove dust mites and their wastes as well as any residual detergent. Choose LIFECYCLES, FAMILY, then ALLERGY. This cycle is unsuitable for non-colourfast or heat sensitive items.
ABC washing guide 33 D Damp Items The SPIN ONLY cycle is handy for spinning out damp items before drying. Choose SPIN ONLY. Delicates For clothing that requires a more gentle approach select the DELICATE CYCLE, and for extra special items try HANDWASH. Choose LIFESTYLE, SPECIAL CARE, then HANDWASH. Dishcloths To ensure that bacteria is removed from items such as dishcloths we would recommend that you wash these items on the HYGIENE cycle.
34 ABC washing guide J Jackets To care for bulky jackets choose BULKY, then JACKET. Jeans Choose LIFESTYLE, SPECIAL CARE, then JEANS. L Lingerie To take special care of your lingerie, do up any hooks and eyes and place small delicate items in a lingerie wash bag. Choose LIFESTYLE, SPECIAL CARE, then HANDWASH. N Nappies This cycle will rinse and spin cloth nappies to ensure that residues of nappy sanitisers are removed prior to the wash. Choose LIFESTYLE, FAMILY, NAPPY RINSE.
ABC washing guide 35 T Tablecloths We recommend using the SHEETS cycle to properly care for large flat items such as table cloths. Choose SHEETS. Tea Towels To ensure that bacteria is removed from items such as tea towels we recommend that you wash these items on the HYGIENE cycle. Dry these items either in direct sunlight or on the hottest setting in the dryer that the fabric will handle. Choose LIFESTYLE, FAMILY, then HYGIENE. Throws Choose BULKY cycle, then THROWS.
36 Lid lock Your AquaSmart™ washer is able to lock its lid during hazardous parts of the wash cycle, to provide extra safety for you and your family while it is operating. The Lid Lock symbol (padlock) appears in the top right hand corner of the screen, letting you know at a glance if you can open the lid or not. To unlock the lid at any time press START/PAUSE. The lid will be unlocked during the initial phase of the wash.
Before you call for service 37 Please read the following pages before you call for service. You can correct many of your machine’s problems yourself, using the checklists on the following pages. Your AquaSmart™ is capable of diagnosing its own problems and if it has a problem it will beep and display a message telling you what is wrong.
38 Before you call for service “I am not getting any COLD WATER”. Check that the cold water supply has been turned on. Your cold water temperature may exceed the recommended limits (refer to Installation instructions pages 2 – 4). Check that the inlet hose filter is not blocked. Check that the inlet hoses are not kinked or squashed. Check that the inlet hoses have been connected to the correct taps. The flow rate of the supply water may be too slow. “I am OVERLOADED”.
Solving operating problems 39 Pressing POWER does not turn on machine. Is the power switched on at the wall? Unplug from wall. Wait 60 seconds, plug back in, turn on and try again. Could household power supply be at fault? Try plugging in another appliance. Key Lock Mode may be activated. Try holding down the POWER button for 3 seconds. Refer to page 28. Pressing START/PAUSE does not start the fill. Are both hot and cold taps turned on? Are the inlet hose filters blocked? Check ends of hose.
40 Solving operating problems Wash CYCLE TIME longer than usual. If water pressure is low, cycle time will increase due to longer fill times. Ensure that inlet hose filters are not blocked. Your machine may have initiated Wash Recovery Mode where it has sensed your load is washing unevenly. Ensure your machine is loaded evenly. Wash very heavy or very large items separately. ADDING WATER in the middle of the wash/increased wash volume.
Solving wash problems CREASING. Was the washer or dryer overloaded? Selecting the EASY IRON cycle will minimise creasing. Try not to leave wet clothes sitting in the washer or laundry basket. LINTING. Was the washer overloaded? Wash lint givers, eg. towels, separately from lint receivers, eg. synthetics. Have you used enough detergent? Over drying clothes in the dryer can cause them to attract lint. Try using a Conventional cycle (refer to page 9). POOR SOIL REMOVAL.
42 Manufacturer’s warranty When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel whiteware Product you automatically receive a two year Manufacturer’s warranty covering parts and labour for servicing. Fisher & Paykel undertakes to Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part of the Product, the serial number of which appears on the product, which is found to be defective within TWO YEARS of the date of purchase.
Customer care 43 First, check for the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: 1 2 Your appliance is correctly installed. You are familiar with its normal operation. If after checking these points you still need assistance please refer to the following: In New Zealand if you need assistance...
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