Installation Guide

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SAFETY AND WARNINGS
MODEL CODE MAX CAPACITY* (KG)
WA8560P 8.5
*Capacity refers to the maximum dry weight of items the washer can wash at any one time.
Maximum capacity may differ by market and their standards.
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Do not overload your washing machine beyond its rated capacity.
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Do not wash an electric blanket in your washer unless the care label specifically states
it is safe to do so.
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Do not wash curtains in this washer, as sunlight makes them brittle and they may
disintegrate during washing.
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The only user-removable parts of the washer are the inlet hose(s) and agitator. No other
parts are designed to be removed by anyone other than a Fisher&Paykel trained and
supported service technician.
Installation
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For guidance on how to install your product, please refer to installation instructions
contained in this document.
Water supply requirements:
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Inlet water pressure: Max. 1MPa (145psi), Min. 34kPa (5psi)
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Inlet water flow rate: Min. 8litres/minute
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A pressure-reducing valve must be installed if pressure is higher than 1MPa.
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For optimum wash performance check the supply pressure is within the
recommendedrange.
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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.
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We recommend the inlet hose(s) are changed every 5 years. WARNING: Failure to do so
may result in a flood and damage to property.
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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.
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Install the machine on a solid and level floor surface ensuring it has at least 20mm
clearance on each side. The washer must not be installed on any textured floor
coverings (eg carpet, rugs).
Disposal
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When disposing of the washer, it is recommended that the lid is removed to
avoidchildren getting trapped inside, and that the electrical cable is cut off
close to thewasher.