Installation instructions and user guide AquaSmart™ clothes washer NZ AU
Contents Installation instructions Before you do your first wash The unique AquaSmart™ wash Sorting and loading Detergent Fabric Softener AquaSmart™ Safety features Wash cycles LCD MODELS Getting started quickly LCD AquaSmart™ controls Choosing your wash cycle Changing the wash cycle options Lifestyle cycles (LCD models only) Setting menu (LCD models only) 3 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 18 20 22 23 27 32 LED MODELS Getting started quickly Changing the wash cycle options Customising the wash cycles Changing the prese
Introduction Installation instructions 3 Unpacking Welcome to AquaSmart™ To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart™ clothes washer please follow the instructions below. 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.
Installation instructions Installation instructions Water supply Levelling your machine 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.
6 1 2 3 4 Before you do your first wash The unique AquaSmart™ wash 7 You owe it to yourself and your AquaSmart™ to have it installed correctly by an authorised service agent. The AquaSmart™ washer has two modes of washing, High Efficiency and Conventional. Both modes start the same way, with a Detergent Activating wash.
8 Sorting and loading Sorting and loading Sorting Machine Washable Warm 40°C max Warm Rinse Well Care labels Care labels will tell you about the fabric of the garment and how it should be washed. Please read them carefully. Normal Spin Do not bleach Soil Sort 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.
10 Detergent Fabric softener 11 Choosing the right cycle Choosing the right detergent Your AquaSmart™ is a High Efficiency clothes washer and needs a 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. This is particularly important when washing dark garments.
12 AquaSmart™ safety features AquaSmart™ safety features Auto drain Lid lock Unsupervised clothes washers filled with water can present a drowning hazard to small children. In order to minimise any risk of this type of accident, your AquaSmart™ has been pre-programmed to know when this hazard is created, and drain the wash water to a safe level.
14 Wash cycles Wash cycles Your AquaSmart™ washer has a number of wash cycles to suit your laundering needs. Selecting the most appropriate cycle for each particular wash load will help ensure you get the best possible wash result. Wash cycles explained Delicate – High Efficiency Mode For delicate or valuable lightly soiled clothes. Wash cycles explained Regular – High Efficiency Mode For normally soiled everyday cotton loads, eg. towels, t-shirts, shorts, shirts.
16 Wash cycles Wash cycles Wash cycles explained Whites (LCD models only) Specific bulky wash options (LCD models only) Whites – High Efficiency Mode A higher temperature wash to keep white garments looking white. Duvet/Doona Whites – High Efficiency Mode Off When you want to use more water when washing white garments.
18 LCD models LCD models Getting started quickly Easy touch buttons and LCD screen It is important to sort your clothes, particularly by colour (eg. separate white/light colours and dark colours), as well as separating out sheets and washing them on the SHEETS cycle (refer to page 8 for more details on sorting and loading). Wash new, highly coloured and dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer onto other items. Sort lint givers and lint collectors (refer to page 8).
20 LCD AquaSmart™ controls LCD AquaSmart™ controls 21 The display screen The display screen allows you to view the available wash cycles and modify options. It provides feedback on what your AquaSmart™ washer is doing and how long the wash has to go, to keep you informed throughout the cycle. The screen will also display messages to help you with the overall running of your machine. Easy touch controls These smooth, easy clean buttons require only a gentle touch to activate.
Choosing your wash cycle 22 Changing the wash cycle options LCD models: using the soft touch display 1 23 Select the wash option you wish to modify, highlight it by touching the SELECT button. When you turn your AquaSmart™ washer on, the main wash cycles will be displayed on the screen.
24 Changing the wash cycle options Changing the wash cycle options Wash cycle options continued Wash cycle options explained To alter any of the wash options explained below, please refer to pages 22-23 for instructions on changing the wash cycle options. Temperature AquaSmart™ offers five wash temperatures.
26 Changing the wash cycle options Lifestyle cycles No experience necessary Wash cycle options continued Delay Start The Delay Start option delays the start of the wash cycle between 15 minutes and 18 hours. This can be useful to time your washing to finish when you arrive home from work, or to start once you have finished in the shower. Simply scroll right to increase the delay time, and left to decrease the time, or turn Delay Start off. Press the SELECT button to confirm your selection.
28 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.
30 Lifestyle cycles Family Lifestyle cycles 31 Sports Some common household washing situations may require extra washing knowledge. We have created five unique FAMILY cycles to help you with those tricky situations. 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. Duvet/Doona Duvets and doonas can be difficult items to wash as they are bulky and often float out of the water.
32 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 will be a permanent change, unless ‘Reset Defaults’ is selected (refer to page 35). Settings menu 33 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.
34 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 32). 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.
36 LED models LED models Getting started quickly It is important to sort your clothes, particularly by colour, (eg. into light white/colours and dark colours) as well as separating out sheets and washing them on the SHEETS cycle (refer to page 8 for more details on sorting and loading). Wash new, medium-dark coloured items separately to prevent dye transfer onto other items. Sort lint givers and lint collectors (refer to page 8). Close bra clasps, do up zippers and check pockets.
38 Changing the wash cycle options Changing the wash cycle options Wash cycle options explained 39 Wash cycle options continued Temperature AquaSmart™ offers five wash temperatures. Cold Warm/Cold Warm Warm/Hot Hot Incoming water from tap 35°C 40°C 50°C 60°C Delay Start The Delay Start option allows you to delay the start of the wash cycle for 1, 3 or 9 hours. This can be useful to time your washing to finish when you arrive home from work, or to start once you have finished in the shower.
40 1 2 3 4 Customising the wash cycles Changing pre-set options To customise a cycle Option Adjustment mode You can program your AquaSmart™ to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the REGULAR cycle to a cold wash. After using your AquaSmart™ you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. Press POWER. Press the wash cycle button. Select your wash options, (eg. cold wash).
42 1 2 3 Changing pre-set options Changing pre-set options Wash temperatures Aqua Plus Rinse Options All wash temperatures can be individually adjusted. Using this option adds additional water to the Aqua Rinse in a High Efficiency cycle. This will give you a little extra rinsing for those with sensitive skin. You can also use this option if you tend to wash a lot of dark garments. Softener light on Double Aqua Rinse Softener light off Aqua Rinse Enter Option Adjustment mode (refer to page 41).
44 Changing pre-set options Changing pre-set options 45 Out-of-Balance recovery routine Control Panel Lighting When your AquaSmart™ is spinning it can sense if the wash load is out-of-balance and will stop and re-try spinning up to 3 times. If it still senses an unbalanced load there are two options the machine can take. The panel lighting of your AquaSmart™ washer can be adjusted to suit the environment that it is located in.
46 Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer Caring for your AquaSmart™ washer When you have finished the cycle 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.
48 Before you call for service 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.
50 Solving operating problems 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 (LCD models only). Try holding down the POWER button for 3 seconds. Refer to page 34. Pressing START/PAUSE does not start the fill.
52 Solving wash problems Manufacturer’s warranty CREASING. 53 When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel whiteware Product you automatically receive a two year Manufacturer’s warranty covering parts and labour for servicing. Was the washer or dryer overloaded? Selecting the EASY IRON cycle will minimise creasing. Fisher & Paykel undertakes to Try not to leave wet clothes sitting in the washer or laundry basket. LINTING.
54 Customer care 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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