& GW712, GW612, GW512, MW612, MW512 Clothes Washer Installation instructions and User guide NZ, AU & PAC New Zea la n d Austra li a USA Canada Europe Asia Pac i fi c Intelligence Working For You 70 years of laundry experience has led to the development of the world's most advanced wash system, the Smart Drive®. Unlike conventional machines, Smart Drive® autowashers use intelligence to adapt the wash action and water levels to save on water and electricity use; making it kinder on your wallet and the environment. Intelligent Electronics A powerful microprocessor controls every aspect of the Smart Drive®, allowing it to continually monitor and respond to each wash. It contains over 10,000 lines of instructions in its brain' ­ the result of many years of testing and fine-tuning, to give you the best possible performance. Direct Drive Motor Our revolutionary direct drive motor is capable of infinite wash actions, continuously adjusting its speed to the movement of your clothes, removing dirt while caring for the fabric, delivering the ultimate wash. Reliability The Smart Drive® has no mechanical brake, pulleys or gears, which means fewer moving parts and greater reliability. Saves Time With a top spin speed of 1000rpm, Smart Drive® reduces clothes drying time by up to 30%. Energy Conservation The unique wash action means a typical load uses only the same amount of electricity as a 100-watt light bulb left on for an hour. Eco Designed to make every drop count, using up to 25% less water than the traditional Water Saver rinse. 2 Contents Installation Instructions Getting Started Before You do Your First Wash Using Your Excellence Washer Using Your Pride Washer Lidlock Wash Cycles and Options Wash Cycles and Options Wash Options and Advancing the Cycle Water Levels Saving Water ­ Eco, Water Saver Soak, Spin Hold, Delay Start Washing Bulky Items, Washing Woollens Favourite Cycle Customising the Wash Cycle Before You Wash Sorting, Loading Detergent Fabric Softener, Scrud Changing Pre-set Options Option Adjustment Mode Wash Temperatures, Rinse Options Controlled Cold, End of Cycle Beeps, Water Saver Auto Water Fill Level Out of Balance Recovery Routine Machine Information Specifications Cleaning Your Smart Drive® Products That Might Damage Your Smart Drive® Smart Drive® Sounds and Beeps, Automatic Lint System Water Consumption Saving Water Problem Solving If Your Smart Drive® Beeps for Help Operating Problems Wash Problems Customer Care Manufacturers Warranty 4 7 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 27 28 28 29 30 30 30 31 33 35 36 37 38 Please Note: All diagrams feature the EXCELLENCE button shape unless otherwise stated. The use of the button is the same for all Smart Drive® models. 3 Installation Instructions Unpacking To ensure the best performance from your new Smart Drive® please follow the instructions below. Removing the Packaging 1 Remove the outer packaging. 2 Tilt the machine backwards and walk it off the bottom packer one foot at a time. 3 Remove the bottom packer from under the machine by pulling it out the front. 4 Lift the lid and remove the bowl packer from the bowl. 5 Remove the hoses and accessories. 6 Keep the bottom packer and bowl packer in case they are required for future transit. Please ensure that the bottom packer has been removed before operating your machine. In your autowasher you will find: 4 rubber inserts for the levelling feet (joined together). 1 hose guide. 2 inlet hoses. Drain Hose 1 Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of the machine by pulling the exposed part of the hose downward and outward. 2 To guide the drain hose over the tub or standpipe the hose guide MUST be fitted to the drain hose. Pull hose through guide (20mm) maximum Standpipe 850 ­ 1200mm To prevent syphoning: The drain hose should not extend more than 20mm from the end of the guide. The height of the standpipe or tub should be between 850 ­ 1200mm. The drain hose can be trimmed to length. 3 Place the drain hose in the tub or standpipe. Flex hose guide apart 4 Installation Instructions Inlet Hoses 1 Connect the straight ends of the inlet hoses to the taps. There are washers fitted in both ends. 2 Connect the elbow ends of the inlet hoses to the machine inlet valves. Inlet valves are marked on the back of the machine H=Hot C=Cold. Tap end Machine end Cold supply only: If you only have a cold water supply, an inlet valve cap (blanking cap) MUST be connected to the hot inlet valve. The cap prevents water leaking out of the hot valve. The cap is available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre, Part No. 388491. This appliance incorporates backflow protection complying with AS3500.1. No further backflow protection is required for connection to the water supply. Levelling It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure even spin performance. 1 Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the moulding and fit into the feet on the base of the machine. 2 Move the machine to its final position. (We suggest a Adjustable feet Rubber insert minimum clearance of 20mm each side). 3 Adjust the feet so the machine is level and cannot rock. To check if your machine is level: Look down on the wash bowl and make sure it sits slightly forward of centre (see Diagram 1). Close the lid. Visually check that the lid fits evenly on both sides. If it does not look like the diagram in the middle, adjust one of the front feet slightly until it matches. The diagram on the top and bottom are not correct (see Diagram 2). Lid Alignment Wind left foot down (out) to correct Correct Topdeck Lid Lid Topdeck Incorrect To check levelling look down on the wash bowl Diagram 1 Wind right foot down (out) to correct Topdeck Lid Diagram 2 4 Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses. 5 Uncoil power cord and plug into wall socket. 5 Installation Instructions Water Supply For best operating conditions your hot water should be approximately 65°C. Your cold water should not exceed 35°C or your hot water exceed 75°C. Temperatures above these may cause the machine to fault or cause damage to the machine. If you have an uncontrolled water heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating system) you should fit a Safe Valve. This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within safe limits. Inlet water flow rate: Min. 3 litres/min Minimum height of taps to clear the top of the machine is 1150mm. Hot `N' Safe Valves Available Are: RMC TVA 50HF RMC TVA 75HFS Adjustable between 35°C ­ 55°C RMC TVA 50HP For instantaneous gas hot water supply Inlet water pressure: Max.1MPa (150 psi) Min. 34Pa (5 psi) Draining Regularly check that your standpipe or tub is free from lint or other obstructions, which may affect how your machine works or may cause flooding. In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the machine should be installed on a drained floor. Draining must comply with local by-laws. Autowasher Safety This autowasher is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. Your Smart Drive® can now be opened while it is filling and agitating, supervise young children to ensure they do not play with it. CAUTION! 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. Accessories and Spare Parts Available from your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre. Inlet Valve Cap Hose Inlet Long (2m) Hose Inlet Large Bore Drain Hose Extension Power Cord Part No. 388491 Part No. 422680 Part No. 426123 Part No. 425627p If the Power Cord of your autowasher is damaged it must be replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorised Service Centre, as it is not a standard power cord. 6 Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel Smart Drive® washing machine. 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 energy efficient. Thousands of tonnes of washing and 70 years of laundry experience have been programmed into your washing machine to help give you the best possible performance. We hope you enjoy your new washing machine, we have certainly enjoyed designing it. Before You Do Your First Wash You owe it to yourself and your Smart Drive® to have it installed correctly by an authorised service agent. Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist: 1 Has the basepacker been removed? 2 Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked `H'? Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked `C'? 3 Is the drain hose threaded through the `U bend` (with no more than 20mm extended) and on to your standpipe? 4 Are the rubber inserts secured into the feet on the base of your machine and is the machine levelled? Refer to Installation Instructions, page 4. If you have bought a Pride model it is a good idea to check the warm fill temperature. (Refer to page 26). 7 Using Your Excellence Washer Remove fabric softener dispenser. Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading pages 21). A. Detergent Follow the instructions on the detergent package. Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of the clothes, as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use. Pour the detergent down the centre of the agitator stem. Replace the fabric softener dispenser (this stops small articles falling down the centre of the agitator). (Refer to Detergent page 22). GW712, GW612, GW512 C D B. Fabric Softener If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator. Fabric Softener must not be used if you have selected the Water Saver or Eco option. (Refer to Fabric Softener page 23). 8 C. Power Press POWER to turn the machine on. D. Wash Cycle Press the desired wash cycle button. E. Wash Options Select the WASH TEMPERATURE and other wash options. (Refer to pages 13 ­ 17). E F. Start F Press START/PAUSE to start the machine. If you wish to stop your Press START/PAUSE. If it is during spray rinse or spin there is a slight delay while the bowl is coasted to a stop and the lid is unlocked. For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished. 9 Using Your Pride Washer Remove fabric softener dispenser. Place the load evenly around the agitator. (Refer to Sorting and Loading pages 21). A. Detergent Follow the instructions on the detergent package. Use the mark on the agitator, nearest to the top of the clothes, as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use. Pour the detergent down the centre of the agitator stem. Replace the fabric softener dispenser (this stops small articles falling down the centre of the agitator). (Refer to Detergent page 22). MW612, MW512 C D B. Fabric Softener If you wish to use fabric softener, place it in the dispenser on the top of the agitator. Fabric Softener must not be used if you have selected the Eco option. (Refer to Fabric Softener page 23). 10 C. Power Press POWER to turn the machine on. D. Wash Cycle Select the cycle you want by pressing the Cycle Button located below the Regular option. Scroll through the cycles until the one you want is lit. E. Wash Options Select the WASH TEMPERATURE and other wash options. (Refer to pages 13 ­ 17). F E F. Start Press START/PAUSE to start the machine. If you wish to stop your Press START/PAUSE. If it is during spray rinse or spin there is a slight delay while the bowl is coasted to a stop and the lid is unlocked. For best fabric and colour care remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished. 11 Lidlock Your Smart Drive® has a lidlock, which locks when your machine is spinning. This ensures the lid cannot be opened during hazardous parts of the cycle, providing added safety for you and your family. The lidlock light (above the START/PAUSE button) comes on when the lid is locked to tell you when you cannot open the lid. In short it means you can open the lid while your Smart Drive® is filling, agitating, and draining, but not while it is spinning. When the Lidlock light is on, the lid is locked. When the Lidlock light is off, the lid is not locked and the lid can be opened. If the Lidlock light is flashing the Lidlock is in process of locking or unlocking, (i.e. while the machine coasts down or START/PAUSE has been pressed). During this stage the lid still cannot be lifted. If the lid is left open, the machine will be unable to lock and the cycle will be halted. The machine will play a tune and the lidlock light will flash until the lid is closed and START/PAUSE is pressed. The lidlock remains unlocked for the majority of the cycle allowing you to add clothes, dissolve detergent or to add fabric softener (if you do not want to use the Automatic Fabric Softener Dispense ...