Fisher Paykel WL4227P1 27-Inch Top-Load Washer User Manual

Fisher Paykel WL4227P1 27-Inch Top-Load Washer

Introduction

Welcome to AquaSmart™

Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel AquaSmart™ clothes washer. We are 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. Thousands of tonnes of washing and over 75 years of laundry experience have been programmed into your clothes washer to help give you the best possible performance. Your AquaSmart™ washer has an extra-large capacity, numerous wash cycles and options, and an ergonomic design so you can efficiently perform every wash task with ease. Your washer is a ‘High Efficiency’ machine utilizing innovative technology to wash in less water while taking great care of your clothes. Similarly, taking extra care in the way you use your high-efficiency washer will help ensure you make the most of its capabilities.

The revolutionary water and energy-efficient wash action of your AquaSmart™ washer means that it is no longer necessary to wash using a full bowl of water. This innovative wash action relies on rolling the clothes through a small volume of water to ensure optimal wash results. Please be aware that the water level for this washer is fully automatic, meaning that there is no option to manually select your water level.

Please take the time to read these instructions carefully before you begin using your washer. Like with all high-efficiency washers, a little extra care in how you sort your clothes and in choosing your wash cycle and detergent will ensure that you get the best possible performance from your washer.

We hope you enjoy your new washer. We have certainly enjoyed designing it for you.

Important!

This User Guide must be retained with your AquaSmart™ clothes washer for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, please ensure that the User Guide is left with the appliance. This will ensure that the new owner can familiarize themselves with the information and warnings contained within the Guide.

Installation instructions

Before you begin – read these instructions completely and carefully.

Important!

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Installation Requirements

Location

Your washer must be installed on firm flooring to minimize vibration during spin cycles. Concrete flooring is best, but a wood base is sufficient, provided the floor support meets FHA standards. Your washer should not be installed on rugs, carpet, or exposed to the weather.

Plumbing

Water Temperature

Your cold water should not exceed 95˚F (35˚C), or your hot water exceed 149˚F (65˚C). Temperatures above this may damage your washer.

Shut Off Valves

Both hot and cold shut-off valves (faucets) should be available in the laundry area.

Drain

Water may be drained into a standpipe or tub/sink. The standpipe must be 1 ½” (38 mm) minimum interior diameter and must be open to the atmosphere.

Electrical

This appliance must be supplied with a 110V – 120V, 60Hz electrical supply and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.

Water supply

• This washer must be plumbed into both a hot and cold water supply, or it will not work correctly. Please ensure that both hot and cold water are connected to the washer.
• If you have an uncontrolled water-heating source (, eg a wet back or solar heating, ng), you should have a tempering device fitted. This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within safe limits. For the most suitable type of tempering device, we recommend you contact a local plumber or plumbing supply merchant.
• Inlet Water Static Pressure: Min. 5psi (34kPa) to Max. 150psi (1MPa) is required.
• Minimum flow rate from the faucet supplying the clothes washer should be greater than 1 ½ gallons/min (6 liters/min) (assumes ½” (12.7 mm) diameter pipes).

Draining

• Regularly check that your standpipe or tub/sink is free from lint or other obstructions, which may affect how your washer works or may cause flooding.
• In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the washer should be installed on a floor equipped with a drain.
• Draining must comply with local by-laws.

Clothes washer safety

• This clothes washer is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
• Please supervise young children to ensure they do not play with this clothes washer.

Important!

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 Authorized Service Center.

Drain Hose Extension: Part No. 425627p

Power Cord: If the Power Cord of your clothes washer is damaged, it must be replaced by a Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent, as it is not a standard power cord.

Unpacking

To ensure the best performance from your new AquaSmart™ clothes washer, please follow the instructions below.

Removing the packaging

1. Remove the outer packaging.
2. Tilt the washer backwards and walk it off the base packer one foot at a time (ensure the lid remains taped down).
3. Remove the base packer from under the washer by pulling it out from the front.
   Important!
   Operating the washer when the base packer is in place can result in damage to the washer. Ensure the base packer has been removed BEFORE OPERATING your washer.
4. Remove the tape, lift the lid, and remove the basket packer from the basket.
5. Remove the hoses and accessories.
6. Keep the base packer and basket packer in case they are required for future transit.

Installation

In your clothes wash, er you will find:

• 1 hose guide.
• 2 inlet hoses.
• 4 rubber foot inserts (if not already inserted into the feet of your washer).
• 1 User Guide.

Drain hose

1. Carefully pull the drain hose out from the back of the washer by pulling the exposed part of the hose downwards and outwards.
2. To guide the drain hose over the tub/sink or standpipe, the hose guide MUST be fitted to the drain hose. Important!
   To prevent siphonin,g the drain hose should not extend more than ¾” (20 mm) from the end of the guide. The height of the standpipe or tub/sink should be between 33 ½” to 95” (850 – 2413 mm). The drain hose can be trimmed to length.
3. Place the drain hose in the tub/sink or standpipe. Do not fit the hose to a drain spigot. Drainage must not be airtight to prevent siphoning.

Important!

• In multi-storey apartments or any upper-floor installation, the washer should be installed on a floor that is equipped with a drain.
• Check that the tub or standpipe is free from lint or other obstructions before operating the washer.
• In a basement installation, do not exceed a standpipe height of 96” (2438 mm).

Inlet hoses

Important!

• New hose sets provided with the washer shall be used to connect the washer to the water mains.
• Old hose sets should not be reused.

1. Install hoses with the straight end (with filters) fitted to the faucets (refer to Fig.4).
2. Install elbow ends onto clothes washer (inlet valves are marked on the back of the washer, H=hot, C=cold) (refer to Fig.5). Ensure the hot valve is connected to the hot faucet and the cold valve is connected to the cold faucet.

Inlet hose replacement

We recommend that the inlet hoses be changed every 5 years. Hoses should also be checked from time to time and replaced if any wear, cuts, bulges, kinks, or leaks are found.

WARNING!

Failure to do so may result in a flood and damage to property.

Leveling instructions

It is IMPORTANT to level the machine to ensure good spin performance and effective detergent and fabric softener dispensing.

A spirit level is provided with your machine. Use this to level your machine, placing it bottom side down in the locations specified below (ensure the surfaces are clean). The machine is level when the bubble sits in the center, within the two lines.

Your washer is equipped with self-locking feet to ensure they do not move once you have leveled your machine. To adjust the feet, tip the washer back or forward to locate the foot you wish to adjust, pull down gently, and then twist to move it up or down to the required level. Repeat if necessary.

Important!

After leveling, the corners of the washer should be clear of the floor (by at least 2/5” (10 mm) and the machine must not rock in any direction.

1. If not already installed, fit the rubber inserts into all 4 feet on the base of the machine.
2. Extend all 4 feet by three full turns before moving the machine to its final position.
3. Move the machine to its final position using the top corners to manoeuvre the product into place (do not push against the center front of the machine). We recommend a minimum clearance of 3/4” (20 mm) each side and 2” (50 mm) at the rear of the machine.
4. With the lid closed, place the spirit level at the center back of the lid (near the control panel). If not level, pull the machine out and adjust the rear feet until the machine is level side to side when in position.
5. Open the lid. Place the pivot level on the flat surface on the left side, in line with the center of the bowl. If necessary, adjust the front left foot until the machine is level.
6. Move the spirit level to the right side, in line with the center of the bowl. If necessary, adjust the front right foot until the machine is level and does not rock. There should be equal weight on both front feet so that neither can be turned by hand when the machine is in position.
7. Place the spirit level at the center front of the top deck, forward of the lid lock slot. Check that the machine is level. Adjust the front feet again if necessary. Move the spirit level around to all positions once more, checking that the machine is level in all areas. Check that the machine does not rock side to side, front to back, or corner to corner.

Important!

• Keep your spirit level for the next time you move or reposition your washer.
• If moving or transporting your washer in the future, ensure you tape the lid down beforehand.

Completing your installation

• Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hoses. Check the hose connections for leaks again after 24 hours.
• Uncoil the power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover, plug into the wall socket, and turn the power on.

Installation test cycle

Your washer must be correctly installed before use. Check the machine’s installation and operation using the following procedure:

1. Touch POWER to activate your washer.
2. Touch both the KEYLOCK and OPTIONS buttons at the same time, and hold for three seconds.
3. Touch START / PAUSE to start the installation test cycle.
4. The machine will beep to signal the end of the installation test cycle. Any faults will be displayed on the screen (refer to the back of this User Guide to help identify faults). If you need further assistance, please contact a Fisher & Paykel Customer Care Representative. Refer to page 52 for contact details.

Note: if there are no faults found, the washer will automatically turn off at the end of the installation test cycle.

Clothes washer safety

• This clothes washer is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• The lid will be locked from the start of the cycle until the cycle is complete for safety reasons. To open the lid during operation, you must touch START /PAUSE.
• Supervise children at all times to ensure they do not play with the washer.
• The only user-removable parts of the washer are the inlet hoses and dispenser funnels. No other parts are designed to be removed by anyone other than a Fisher & Paykel Authorized Service Agent.

Important!
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.

Special requirements for alcove or closet installation

The minimum ventilation clearance between the washer and adjacent walls or other surfaces is:

1” (25 mm) minimum um either side and front, 3” (75 mm) minimum rear

Consideration must be given to providing adequate clearance for installation and servicing.

The minimum vertical space required from floor to overhead shelves, cabinets, ceiling, et,c is 58” (1470 mm).

Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and have at least 60 square inches of open area for a washer only, or if the closet contains both a washer and dryer, doors must contain at least 120 square inches of open area equally distributed.

Before you do your first wash

You owe it to yourself and your AquaSmart™ to have it installed correctly by an authorized service agent.

Before you start, it is a good idea to go through the following checklist:

1. Has the base packer been removed?
2. Is the drain hose threaded through the ‘U bend’ hose guide (with no more than ¾” extended) and hooked onto your standpipe or tub / sink?
3. Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’?
   Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked ‘C’?
4. Is the washer leveled correctly, with the feet extended and cabinet corners clear of the floor? Refer to pages 10 and 11.
5. Have you performed the installation test cycle? Refer to page 12.

AquaSmart™ capacity

AquaSmart™ offers a generous 22 lb (10 kg) load capacity. The large capacity also means other large, bulky items can be washed with ease.

We recommend for everyday use that you separate our bed sheets and wash them on the specially designed SHEETS cycle. Likewise, for best wash results, wash your towels on the TOWELS cycle.

AquaSmart™ water consumption

*Regular cycle, High Efficiency ON is the default wash cycle for AquaSmart™.

Note: water consumptions are based on the AquaSmart™ default settings.

Getting started quickly

• It is important to sort your clothes, particularly separating white/light colors from dark colors, as well as separating bed sheets and washing them on the SHEETS cycle and washing towels on the TOWELS cycle. Refer to pages 21 – 23 for more details on sorting and loading.
• Close bra clasps, do up zippers, and check pockets.
• Don’t wrap sheets around the basket like a snake;e, place them in as loose parcels to the side of the low-profile agitator and in layers around the basket.
• Place your clothes directly into the wash basket.

Detergent

• Your AquaSmart™ has been designed for use with High Efficiency (HE) detergent only.
• AquaSmart™ offers a detergent dispenser for your convenience, located on the front, left-hand side of the top deck.
• For the correct detergent dose, please follow the manufacturer’s directions, outlined on the detergent package.
• Pour the detergent into the detergent dispenser.
• For more information on detergent, fabric softener, or bleach, please refer to pages 24 – 26.

Note: the control panel of your washer may differ depending on what model you have.

Using your washer

These buttons require only a gentle touch to activate.

1. Touch POWER to activate your AquaSmart™ washer.
2. Select your desired wash cycle by turning the SmartTouch Control Dial. The wash cycle icons will illuminate as you turn the dial, showing which cycle is selected (refer to pages 27 – 31 for details about the wash cycles).
3. High Efficiency – this allows you to select either a high efficiency (High Efficiency On – to save water) or conventional cycle (High Efficiency Off – to use more water when needed) (refer to page 20). Note: only one mode is available for some cycles.
4. Choose your wash options. For example, if you would like a hot wash temperature, touch the WASH TEMP button until the light next to “Hot” is lit. If you wish to use fabric softener, ensure SOFTENER is selected in OPTIONS (refer to page 33).
5. Touch START / PAUSE to start the cycle and let AquaSmart™ do the rest for you. The washer will start to fill with water and automatically select the correct water level and wash action for your load. Please note: constant interruptions to the cycle, such as touching the STARPAUS, will increase the time taken to complete the cycle and may result in poorer wash performance.
6. Use KEYLOCK to lock the buttons on the control panel, preventing them from being activated accidentally (refer to page 18).
7. DELAY START (available on selected models) allows you to delay the start of your wash by 5 minutes up to 18 hours (refer to page 34).
   • For the best fabric and color care, remove your clothes as soon as the cycle has finished.

Important!
Failure to follow the advice in this User Guide may result in damage to your garments, and your expectations of wash performance may not be met.

Note: selected wash cycles and options may not be available depending on the model of your washer.

AquaSmart™ controls

SmartTouch Control Dial

The SmartTouch Control Dial provides easy and efficient cycle selection. As you rotate the dial, the cycle selected will be illuminated, as will the default settings for that cycle on the right of the control panel.

SmartTouch buttons

The smooth, easy-clean buttons require only a gentle touch to activate. Use these to power your washer on and off, start and pause your washer, select your wash options, activate keylock, and programme a delay start.

Digital display screen

The digital display screen provides feedback on how long the wash cycle has to go to keep you informed throughout the cycle. The screen also displays your DELAY START selection, should you choose one. The delayed time remaining will show on the screen until the machine starts. The screen will also display messages to help you with the overall running of your washer.

Time to go

Your AquaSmart™ washer displays approximately how many minutes the cycle has remaining, so that you can tell at a glance when your washing will be finished. Once you have selected your wash cycle and options, the time the cycle will take to complete will be displayed. Please be aware that several factors influence the overall cycle time, eg, the water flow rate, load size, and wash cycle selection; therefore, times will vary.

Keylock mode

Keylock can be used to lock the buttons on your AquaSmart™ when not in use. This will avoid accidental button pushes from items left on the lid of the washer (eg, washing baskets) as well as touches from any little fingers.

To turn Keylock mode ON or OFF

• Touch and hold the KEYLOCK button for 2 seconds

Note: when activated, the light above the KEYLOCK button is illuminated.

If Keylock mode is activated

• To turn your washer on, touch and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds. This will activate the display panel. Keylock will remain active, but let you select your wash cycle options and start the cycle.
• To PAUSE your washer at any time during the cycle, touch and hold the START / PAUSE button for 2 seconds or touch the START / PAUSE button twice in quick succession.
• To STOP your washer and power off, simply touch the POWER button.

AquaSmart™ safety features

Lid lock

The lid of your AquaSmart™ washer is locked during the wash cycle, ensuring safety for you and your family while it is operating.

The ‘Lid locked’ light (above the START / PAUSE button) is illuminated when the lid lock is activated, letting you know at a glance if you can open the lid or not.

To unlock the lid at any time during the cycle, touch START / PAUSE.

The lid will be locked from the start of the wash to the end, unless START / PAUSE is pressed.

Note: constant interruptions to the wash cycle may affect wash performance.

If the lid is left open, your AquaSmart™ washer will be unable to lock the lid, and the cycle will be halted. The washer will beep to alert you and display a warning message on the screen. If this occurs, ensure that the lid is closed and touch START / PAUSE.

Important!

• Do not put anything down the lid lock slot in the top deck of your machine.
• Do not try to disable the lid lock.

Auto drain

• Unsupervised clothes washers filled with water can present a drowning hazard to small children. To minimize any risk of this type of accident, your AquaSmart™ has been pre-programmed to know when this potential hazard is created and drain the wash water to a safe level.
• If you pause your AquaSmart™ at any time during the wash cycle when there is water in the basket, the machine will activate the AUTO DRAIN function after 3 minutes. This will drain the water in the wash basket to an acceptable level, minimizing any potential hazard.
• A message (“Adr”) will be displayed on the digital display while AUTO DRAIN is in operation. The cycle can be restarted at any time by touching START / PAUSE.

The unique AquaSmart™ wash

The AquaSmart™ washer has two modes of washing, HE ‘On’ (High Efficiency) and HE ‘Off’ (Conventional). Both modes start the same way, with a Detergent Activating wash.

Detergent Activating wash

AquaSmart™ fills the basket at the selected water temperature, with just enough water so the clothes are saturated. This small amount of sudsy water flows through the clothes, up a specially designed portal, and back onto the clothes in a waterfall effect. This thoroughly dissolves and activates the detergent.

High Efficiency On (High Efficiency mode)

In the High Efficiency mode, the AquaSmart™ then fills with just enough cool water to lift the clothes off the low-profile agitator so that when it rotates, the clothes gently roll over each other. This wash gives you the benefit of water savings, using similar quantities of water to most front-loaders. Select High Efficiency ON.

High Efficiency Off (Conventional mode)

The Conventional mode is the immersion wash that all top-load washer users are familiar with. However, this mode still uses less water than that of other top loaders, which utilise the immersion wash. After the Detergent Activating, the AquaSmart™ fills with cold water until the clothes are submerged, and gently turns the clothes over.

We recommend this mode when the dilution effect of water can solve or prevent common wash problems. For example, when dyes or orcolorants can be a problem (ie, new, dark-colored garments), or when washing sandy towels. Select High Efficiency OFF.

Some cycles can be used in both modes, whilst others are available in only one.

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