Fisher & Paykel WH80F60W Troubleshooting, Suggestions for solving problems, Problem Cause

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Troubleshooting

Suggestions for solving problems

Problem Cause Explanation / Suggestion

Programme is unable to be started or selected.

Machine may have switched to self protection mode due to an infrastructure problem (such as line voltage, water pressure, etc).

Reset your machine by pressing START/PAUSE button for 3 seconds (see ‘Cancelling the programme’).

There is water	There may be a problem with	Check the seals at both ends of the water inlet
coming from the	the inlet hose, drain hose or the	hose. Ensure the filters are clear of debris and are
bottom of the	pump filter.	securely fitted.
machine.		Ensure the drain hose is securely and directly
		fitted into the wastewater standpipe or tub.
		Remove the service door and check that the
		pump filter is completely closed.

Machine stopped shortly after the programme started.

Machine may stop temporarily due to low voltage.

The programme will resume operating once the voltage is back to the normal level.

The machine	There may be an imbalance of	The automatic spin correction system may have
continuously spins.	laundry in the machine.	been activated due to an unbalanced distribution
Remaining time does		of laundry in the drum.
not count down.		The laundry in the drum may be clustered
		(bundled laundry in a bag). Items should be
		rearranged and re-spun.
		The load may be too small.
		No spinning is performed when the laundry is
		not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any
		damage to the machine and to its environment.
The machine	In the case of a paused	The machine will wait until there is a sufficient
continuously washes.	countdown while taking in water:	amount of water, at the correct temperature to
Remaining time does	The timer will not count down	avoid poor wash results. The timer will then start
not count down.	until the machine is filled with the	to count down.
	correct amount of water.
	In the case of a paused
	countdown at the heating step:
	The timer will not count down
	until the selected temperature for
	the programme is reached.
	In the case of a paused	The automatic spin correction system might have
	countdown at the spinning step:	been activated due to an unbalanced distribution
	There may be an imbalance of	of laundry in the drum.
	laundry in the machine.	The laundry in the drum may be clustered
		(bundled laundry in a bag). It should be
		rearranged then re-spun.
		The load may be too small.
		No spinning is performed when the laundry is
		unevenly distributed in the drum. This is to prevent
		any damage to the machine and to its environment.