Fisher & Paykel Common Operating Problems with Fisher and Paykel Washing Machines
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Operating Problems

Pressing POWER does not turn the machine on.

Is the power switched on at the wall?

Switch the power off at the wall and wait 60 seconds before turning the power on again.

Could your household power supply be at fault? Try plugging in another electrical appliance.

Pressing START/PAUSE does not start the fill.

Are both hot and cold taps turned on?

Are the inlet hose filters blocked?

Is Delay Start on?

Filling continuously.

Check that the machine is not syphoning (refer to page 4 in the Installation Instructions).

Not spinning properly.

Is the load out of balance? (refer pages 15,18 & 28).

Check the machine is level and does not rock (refer page 5).

It may have suds build-up (refer to rinse light or spin light flashing, page 33).

Spin speed sounds slower than it should.

The clothes are unevenly distributed in the bowl, your Smart Drive® has compensated by lowering the spin speed.

Machine is continually going out of balance.

Check the machine is level and does not rock (refer to page 5).

Too much water for load (refer to page 15).

Too much or too little water when filling on Auto water level.

It still may be in the Auto fill mode water (refer to page 15).

Some loads do not suit Auto Water Level eg pillows, bedding, large bulky garments. Manually select the water level.

Auto fill needs adjusting (refer to pages 24,25 & 27).

Noises.

Banging – load is out of balance (refer pages 15, 18 & 28).

Other noises – refer page 30.

Small puddle of water coming from under the machine.

The water level is too high for the amount of clothes. This has caused excessive splashing. Use a lower water level. (Refer to page 15).

Large bulky, garments (eg pillows, duvets) can cause splashing. Wash on Delicate cycle (refer to page 18).

If the problem persists contact your Fisher & Paykel Dealer or Authorised Service Centre (refer to page 37).

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Contents Clothes Washer Intelligence Working For You Contents Removing the Packaging Installation InstructionsUnpacking Drain HoseTo check if your machine is level Inlet HosesLevelling Cold supply onlyDraining Autowasher SafetyAccessories and Spare Parts Water SupplyBefore You Do Your First Wash GW712, GW612, GW512 Fabric Softener Using Your Excellence WasherDetergent Start PowerWash Cycle Wash OptionsMW612, MW512 Fabric Softener Using Your Pride WasherPower Lidlock Model Variations Default SettingsWash Cycles and Options Wash Progress Lights Clothes Care SafeguardsWash Options and Advancing the Cycle To Select the Wash OptionsModel Only Water LevelsManual Water Level Selection Auto Water LevelModels Wash Options Saving WaterWater Saver Nappy Sanitisers/ Bleach Delay StartWash Options SoakWashing Woollens Washing Bulky ItemsTo Use Your Favourite Cycle Favourite CycleFavourite Cycle To Set Your Favourite CycleTo Customise a Cycle Customising the Wash CyclesLoading Before You WashSorting Detergent How Much Fabric Softener? Cleaning the DispenserFabric Softener How the Fabric Softener is DispensedChanging Pre-set Options Option Adjustment ModeTo Enter Option Adjustment Mode Press START/PAUSE and hold down. Press Power Light on Wash TemperaturesRinse Options MED spinAuto Water Fill Level Controlled ColdEnd of Cycle Beeps Machine Information Out-of-Balance Recovery RoutineCold Water Washing When You Have FinishedCleaning Your Smart Drive Cleaning the Inside of Your Smart DriveWater Consumption Litres Per Cycle Products That Might Damage Your Smart DriveSmart Drive Sounds and Beeps Automatic Lint SystemModels Only Saving WaterRecycling the Wash Water Recycling the Water From Deep RinseReturn Hose to Drain Manual Suds Save With Syphon BackIf Your Smart Drive Beeps for Help Some lights are on but the pattern of lights is unfamiliar Single Beep Every Second and... Possible SolutionsLidlock light is flashing Operating Problems Wash Problems Product Details Customer careNew Zealand If You Need Assistance Australia If You Need AssistanceFisher & Paykel Undertakes To Manufacturers WarrantyThis Warranty Does Not Cover Page NZ AU PAC

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