User manual FISHER & PAYKEL MW512

[. . . ] & 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. [. . . ] Where possible, turn lint collectors inside out. Loading Check Pockets Loose items can damage both your Smart Drive® and your clothes. Lint Givers Towels Chenille Nappies Lint Collectors Synthetics Corduroy Poly cotton Socks Close Zippers, Hooks and Eyes This is to make sure that these items do not snag on other clothes. Mend Any Torn Garments or Loose Buttons Tears or holes may become larger during washing. Remove any loose bra wires as they can damage your washing machine and/or dryer. Pretreat Any Stains Make Sure the Water Level Suits the Load Size Select the correct water level by using the mark on the agitator nearest to the top of the load. Ensure that the load does not extend above the fabric softener dispenser as splashing may occur. For a Balanced Load Place unfolded clothes firmly and evenly around the agitator. A mixture of small and large items will wash the best. 21 Detergent Choosing The Right Detergent We recommend using domestic detergents, (powder, liquid or tablets). Soap flakes or granulated soap powders should not be used in your Smart Drive® eg Lux Soap Flakes. When washing woollens remember to use a detergent recommended by the New Zealand Wool Board or Australian Wool Corporation. Concentrate Model water level high med high medium med low low 5. 5kg 1 rounded 1 scant 3/4 1/2 1/3 6. 5kg 1 1/3 1 heaped 1 scant 2/3 1/3 7. 5kg 1 1/2 11/3 1 3/4 1/2 Number of scoops How Much Detergent? Use the instructions on the back of the detergent packet as a guide to the correct amount of detergent to use. The correct amount of detergent will vary depending on the amount of soil in your clothes and the size of your load. Jeans and work clothes may need more detergent, while towels usually need less. The larger your machine the more detergent, you may have to add. Standard Powder Model water level high med high medium med low low 3/4 2/3 1/2 1/3 1/4 5. 5kg cup cup cup cup cup 6. 5kg 1 cup 3/4 2/3 1/2 1/3 7. 5kg 1 cup 1 cup 3/4 1/2 1/3 Based on a metric cup cup cup cup cup cup cup cup Adding the Detergent Tablets: Place the required number of tablets down the centre of the agitator. Instead place directly into the machine before adding your clothes. Liquid Model water level high med high medium med low low 1 cap 1 cap 3/4 1/2 1/3 5. 5kg 6. 5kg Number of caps 1 1/4 cap 1 cap 3/4 1/2 1/3 7. 5kg 1 1/2 cap 1 1/4 cap 1 cap 3/4 1/2 cap cap cap cap cap cap cap cap Liquid or Powdered Detergents: 1 Remove fabric softener dispenser. 2 Pour liquid or powdered detergent down the centre of the agitator. Some detergents MUST be fully dissolved before adding to your machine to get the best wash results. Pre-dissolving the detergent when washing in cold water can improve its performance. 3 Replace fabric softener dispenser. (This prevents small articles falling down the centre of the agitator). 22 Fabric Softener How the Fabric Softener is Dispensed The fabric softener goes into the dispenser on the top of the agitator. During the rinse the machine spins to release the fabric softener, delivering it down the agitator stem as the machine fills for the final deep rinse. Note: The Water Saver and Eco options are not designed to be used with fabric softener. They do not use a deep rinse so the machine cannot dispense fabric softener correctly. How Much Fabric Softener? The ring on the dispenser cup is a guide for the amount of fabric softener to add for a full load. Smaller loads require less fabric softener. To remove cup Cleaning the Dispenser When using fabric softener, rinse your dispenser at the end of each wash. 1 Separate the cup from the dispenser body by pushing downward on the base of the cup. 2 Rinse both parts of the dispenser using warm soapy water. Push cup through dispenser with thumb Scrud Scrud is the name given to the waxy build-up that can occur within any washer when the fabric softener comes into contact with detergent. If scrud is allowed to build-up in the machine it can result in stains on your clothes or an unpleasant smell in your washer. If you wish to use fabric softener we recommend: Using fabric softener sparingly. Fabric softener of a thinner consistency is less likely to leave residue on the dispenser and contribute to a build-up. 23 Changing Pre-set Options Option Adjustment Mode After using your Smart Drive® you may want to fine tune some of the options to suit your wash needs. In the EXCELLENCE Model the following pre-set options can be changed: the wash temperatures. [. . . ] (Refer to Detergent page 22). Dye Transfer. Wash and dry non-colourfast clothes separately. Non colourfast clothes left sitting in a washer or laundry basket can transfer dye to other clothes. Tangling. Washing with too much water (ie underloading) can cause the clothes to tangle around one another. 36 Do not load the washer by wrapping clothes around the agitator. Customer care Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to your User Guide and check: 1 your appliance is correctly installed 2 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. . . * Call your Fisher & Paykel retailer who is trained to provide information on your appliance, or if we can be of any further help, please contact our Customer Care Centre, Toll Free: 0800 FP CARE or 0800 37 2273 Fax: (09) 273 0656 Email: customer. care@fp. co. nz Postal address: P. O. [. . . ]