FRONT LOADER WASHING MACHINE WM1490P2 USER GUIDE BI EU
CONTENTS Safety and warnings 5 Safety features 7 Control panel 9 Wash cycles 12 Detergent and softener 14 Wash preparation 17 Getting started quickly 19 Customising a wash cycle 21 Changing pre-set options 26 Factory reset 27 Caring for your washer 28 Before you call for service 33 Fault codes 35 Troubleshooting 36 Energy consumption and cycle times 41 Manufacturer’s warranty 42 Customer care 42 European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEE
SAFETY AND WARNINGS ! WARNING! Electric Shock Hazard Failure to follow this advice may result in electric shock or death. • 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.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS z z z z z Read and follow the detergent manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Instructions on how to use the detergent will be clearly indicated on the pack. Remember to store your detergents out of the reach of children. Do not wash an electric blanket in your washer unless the care label specifically states it is safe to do so. Do not wash curtains in this washer, as sunlight makes them brittle and they may disintegrate during washing.
SAFETY FEATURES Keylock KEYLOCK can be used to lock the buttons on your washer when not in use. This will avoid accidental button pushes. Refer to ‘Control panel’ for more information. Add a Garment The ADD A GARMENT button can be used to interrupt the cycle to add or remove a garment at any time during the wash part of the cycle (provided the wash temperature selected is lower than 60°C). Water in the washer will be drained to a level where the door can be opened, if necessary.
SAFETY FEATURES Opening the door during a power failure Do not attempt to do this if the water level in the washer is above the bottom of the door. If there is a power failure during a wash cycle your washer will stop and the door will remain locked. 1 Locate the pump filter cover at the bottom right of your washer. 2 Place a coin or key in the slot and tilt it upwards to lever the cover open. 3 Pull the door release tab down from the ring. Use a screwdriver tip, pen or key to get a good grip.
CONTROL PANEL 1 2 1 Power 2 Keylock 4 3 6 !3 7 8 9 !0 !1 !2 Press to turn the washer ON/OFF. Press to disable all buttons on the control panel, except the POWER button. This prevents accidental button presses. 3 SmartTouch™ Control Dial z 4 Digital display screen z Rotate to select your desired wash cycle. Icon of the selected wash cycle will illuminate. Shows the following: z z 5 Progress lights 5 TIME TO GO – the remaining time in the cycle that is currently running.
CONTROL PANEL Add a Garment Enables you to add or remove items during the wash stage of the cycle, under certain conditions. 1 Press ADD A GARMENT, wait until you hear the door unlock. 2 Open the door and add or remove items. Close the door and press to restart the cycle. Keylock To turn KEYLOCK ON or OFF when the washer is powered on: Press for three seconds. When activated, is illuminated.
CONTROL PANEL If KEYLOCK is ON and you want to pause your washer: To pause your washer at any time during the cycle, press and hold for three seconds then press . If KEYLOCK is ON and you want to power OFF your washer at any time: Press POWER .
WASH CYCLES Your 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 wash result. The most energy efficient cycles are those that perform at lower temperatures and longer duration. MAX. LOAD SIZE (kg) WASH TEMP (°C) SPIN SPEED (rpm) n/a A cycle for normally soiled cotton items that are washable at 40°C or 60°C, as per the care label.
WASH CYCLES ¹ECO 40-60 cycle is recommended for cleaning normally soiled cotton laundry, declared to be washable at 40°C and 60°C together in the same cycle. This programme is used to assess compliance with the ecodesign and energy labelling legislation. This programme is the most efficient in terms of energy and water consumption for washing cottons. 2To select QUICK 15, turn the dial to QUICK and select SPEED mode under OPTIMISE WASH.
DETERGENT AND SOFTENER Detergent Your washer requires low-sudsing detergent to prevent oversudsing problems. Low sudsing detergent comes in powder or liquid and is labelled front loading, low suds, high efficiency or HE. Using top loader detergent in your front loader washer may lead to excessive suds formation, which will lengthen the cycle time as the washer waits for the suds to dissolve. The same detergent can be used for all cycles and temperatures. Do not overfill the detergent compartment.
DETERGENT AND SOFTENER Where to put the detergent Pods Detergent pods are a no mess alternative to powdered or liquid detergent. They must be placed at the back of the drum prior to loading your clothes. This will ensure they are activated quickly in the wash. Do not place pods in the detergent dispenser drawer or on top of your clothes. Pre Wash When you select PRE WASH, the pre wash compartment is flushed at the start of the cycle. For more information refer to ‘Wash cycle options’.
DETERGENT AND SOFTENER Powdered detergent If you wish to use powdered detergent, the liquid detergent compartment MUST be removed from the dispenser drawer. 1 To remove the liquid detergent compartment, firmly grasp and twist the left hand side of the internal compartment and pull upwards. To replace the liquid detergent compartment 1 Slide it back into the drawer marked . 2 Press down in the middle until it clicks back into place.
WASH PREPARATION Sorting Sort items according to colour, fabric type, and soil type. Wash fine, delicate fabrics separately from thick, heavy fabrics. Always separate coloured items from whites, especially when they are new. Colour run could be an issue if you wash items at higher temperatures. Some soils, like mud and blood are best washed in cold water. Oily soils (eg some foods and marks on shirt collars) are best washed in warm water. The care label will advise on how the garment should be washed.
WASH PREPARATION 18 ITEMS/WASH REQUIREMENTS SUGGESTED CYCLE AND OPTIONS SUGGESTED TEMPERATURE Towels Cottons, 1400 or 1100 rpm spin 30°C or 40°C Sheets, pillowcases Mixed, 1400 or 1100 rpm spin 30°C or 40°C Bulky items – doonas, duvets, sleeping bags Delicates, 800rpm 30°C or 40°C Shirts, pants, other creasables Synthetics 30°C or 40°C Woollens Wool, 500 rpm 30°C or 40°C Delicate garments – blouses & dresses Delicates 30°C Extra delicate fabrics like lace Delicates 30°C Silk garmen
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY Open the detergent drawer. 1 Pour liquid or powder detergent in the draw or place the pod in the drum. Pre-dissolving detergent in warm water when washing can improve the performance of the liquid and powder detergent. 2 Press 3 Select your desired wash cycle by turning the Control Dial. The wash cycle icons will illuminate as you turn the dial showing which cycle is selected, along with the default wash cycle settings.
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY 5 Press to start the cycle. The washer will start to fill with water and select the correct wash action for your load. 6 Use to lock the buttons on the control panel, preventing them from being activated accidently by a washing basket or little fingers. Refer to the ‘Wash cycle options’ section. For best fabric and colour care, remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.
CUSTOMISING A WASH CYCLE Delay Start You can delay the start of the wash cycle between 15 minutes and 12 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. 1 2 Press MORE to increase the delay time, and LESS to decrease the time, or turn DELAY START off. Press to confirm your selection and start the countdown. The display screen will show the time until the cycle is set to begin.
CUSTOMISING A WASH CYCLE Wash Temp Your washer has five wash temperatures (COLD, 30°C, 40°C, 60°C and 90°C). Some temperatures are not available on some cycles as a safeguard for your clothes (eg temperatures above 40°C on the DELICATE cycle). The washer will fill with both hot and cold water (if possible) to achieve the selected wash temperature. If required, ie for cold supply or cold connection only, the washer will heat the water to the selected temperature.
CUSTOMISING A WASH CYCLE Optimise Wash Your washer offers two optimise wash modes – ECO and SPEED – allowing you to save water and energy or save time. For clothes care reasons not all options are available on all cycles. Eco Use ECO mode to save water and energy. Selecting ECO will reduce the wash temperature slightly and alter the wash and rinse programming. z z SPEED and ECO cannot be selected together. ECO will not be available if PRE WASH or RINSE+ have been selected.
CUSTOMISING A WASH CYCLE To save a customised cycle You can program your washer to remember the wash options you prefer for each wash cycle. For instance, you may want to set the MIXED cycle to default to 40°C or set the COTTONS cycle to include WASH+, RINSE+ or WRINKLE FREE. 1 Press POWER 2 Turn the dial to select the wash cycle you wish to customise, eg MIXED. 3 Press and hold the button of the option you want to customise, eg WASH TEMP, for three seconds.
CUSTOMISING A WASH CYCLE 4 Select your preferred setting for the option, then press to save. A long beep will sound to confirm that your changes have been saved. 5 Continue to select any other options you wish to customise for this cycle. Press to save your customised cycle. To change your customised wash cycle simply repeat these steps.
CHANGING PRE-SET OPTIONS Option Adjustment mode This allows you to change the CONTROLLED COLD default setting wash temperature to COLD TAP. If your incoming cold water temperature is very low and you choose to do a COLD TAP wash, the wash may be less effective. To enter Option Adjustment mode: Turn your washer on at the wall but do not press . 1 + Press and hold the and WASH TEMP buttons together for three seconds.
FACTORY RESET You can reset your washer to factory default settings by following the steps below. To reset your washer to factory default settings: 1 Select the SPIN cycle. 2 + Press MORE , LESS and OPTIONS buttons together for three seconds, Def will appear on the screen and the washer will beep. Your washer will now be reset to factory default settings.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER When you have finished using your washer z z Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst. Unplug the washer from the power socket. Cleaning your washer Before you start cleaning your washer, ensure that it is disconnected from the power (ie unplug the washer from the power socket). Aside from the detergent dispenser, water hose(s), and the pump filter, no other parts are designed to be removed from the washer for cleaning.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Cleaning the drum and the door z z z Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the door, cleaning any water marks or residue off it. Wipe the rubber seal around the door. Remove any items or lint accumulating in the bottom of the seal catchment and wipe out any water accumulated here. If this is not cleaned out, unpleasant odours will develop. If the drum has any residual dirt or lint stuck to it, remove this and wipe the drum clean.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Cleaning the inside of your washer It is important that you regularly clean the inside of your washer using the DRUM CLEAN cycle. After 100 cycles, a notification will pop up on the display screen to remind you to clean your washer. If your washer starts to smell this is a sign that you should complete a DRUM CLEAN cycle. We recommend that you do not have any items in the washer when you run this cycle. 1 Add the washing machine cleaner directly into the MAIN DETERGENT COMPARTMENT.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Cleaning the pump filter The pump filter must be checked and cleaned at least every 6 months. Turn the power off and unplug the washer. 1 2 Use a coin to open the filter cover, place the edge of the coin into the slot and tilt upwards whilst levering the cover open. Unhook the pump outlet hose and pull it out (approximately 150mm). Remove the plug and allow any water (approximately 250ml) to drain into a shallow dish.
CARING FOR YOUR WASHER Products that might damage your washer z z z z Concentrated bleaches, laundry pre-soakers/sanitisers, stain removers and hydrocarbon solvents (eg petrol and paint thinners) can cause damage to the surfaces, eg control panel, and components of your washer. Be careful when washing garments stained with solvents as they are flammable. DO NOT put them in your dryer. Use of dyes in your washer may cause staining of the plastic components.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE User warnings Your washer is capable of self diagnosis and may sound a series of beeps and display a notification or warning to inform you when there is a problem. In most cases you will be able to address the problem the washer is alerting you to. Check this chart before you call for service. PROBLEM DISPLAYED AS WHAT TO DO Keylock is activated Press and hold Pump filter is blocked Clean the pump filter.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE PROBLEM The washer has too many suds DISPLAYED AS WHAT TO DO Washer will stop and flash while waiting for suds to dissipate. The washer will not beep during this time. When the suds have dissipated the washer will automatically restart. If a suds event has occurred during a cycle the washer will also display this warning at the end of the cycle, to alert you that this has occurred. This may help to explain any reduction in performance.
FAULT CODES If a continuous series of beeps sounds, all the lights turn off on the control panel and a number appears on the display, a fault has occurred. The washer automatically enters this mode when there is a fault. The word Err will be shown in the control panel display followed by a number (refer to example shown here). To stop the beeps, touch any button then perform the following steps: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Turn your washer off at the power point. Wait one minute and turn it back on.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following is a list of problems you may encounter when using this appliance and some suggestions that may help to correct the problem. If you still have problems, contact your Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Washer not turning on Power not switched on at the wall. Switch the power on at the wall. Press POWER . Household power supply not working. Try plugging in another electrical appliance. Keylock may be activated.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Washer is not draining Drain hose blocked. Clear the drain hose. Pump filter blocked. Clear the pump filter, refer to ‘Cleaning the pump filter’. Drain hose higher than 1000mm above floor level. Lower the level of the drain hose, refer to your installation guide. Drain hose not connected to standpipe, tub or spigot. Connect drain hose correctly, refer to your installation guide. Washer is siphoning.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Cycle time longer than usual / inaccurate adjustment of time remaining during cycle Cycle time is approximate. Cycle time is influenced by a number of factors refer to ‘Wash cycles’. Low water pressure or flow rate. Ensure that inlet hose filters are not blocked. Out of balance or oversudsing. Recovery from out of balance or oversudsing will extend cycle time refer to ‘Caring for your washer’. Washing a large load.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Creasing Washer overloaded. Do not overload the washer. Incorrect cycle for load type. Use the SYNTHETICS, DELICATE or STEAM REFRESH cycle for creasable items. Spin speed too fast. Select a slower spin speed. Wet clothes left in washer or laundry basket. Laundry left sitting wet is more likely to crease.If not removing clothes from washer immediately at the end of the cycle, select the Wrinkle Free option.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO Dye transfer Coloured items not washed separately from white/ light coloured items. Remember to separate whites and colours. New or non-colourfast items not washed separately. Wash non-colourfast items separately and select COLD wash temperature. Wet items have been left sitting for too long. Remove items from washer as soon as the cycle is finished. Wash temperature. Consider the wash temperature you select for your coloured items.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND CYCLE TIMES Information on product Energy Labeling and Eco-design can be found in the European Product Database (EPREL) at the following link http://eprel.ec.europa.eu/. The below values are indicative only. LOAD SIZE (KG) SPIN SPEED (RPM) REMAINING MOISTURE CONTENT (%) MAXIMUM TEMP (°C) ENERGY (KWH/ CYCLE) WATER CONSUMPTION (L/CYCLE) DURATION (H:MM) 2.25 1400 64 23 0.240 32 2:53 4.5 1400 57 31 0.570 41 2:53 9 1400 58 30 0.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY For details of your 5 year manufacturer’s warranty and contacts for servicing, please refer to your separate service & warranty document online at fisherpaykel.com/uk. This product has been designed for use in a normal domestic (residential environment). This product is not designed for any commercial use. Any commercial use by the customer will affect this products Manufacturer’s Warranty. For spare parts, please contact Fisher & Paykel Customer Care.
CUSTOMER CARE If you need service Fisher & Paykel has a network of Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technicians that can carry out any service necessary on your appliance. Our Customer Care Centre can recommend a Fisher & Paykel trained and supported service technician in your area. Or you can book one online at fisherpaykel.com/uk/help-and-support or fisherpaykel.
EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) EU This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate handling of this product.
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