Fisher & Paykel Ecosmart manual Operating Problems, Symptoms Possible Solutions

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20	PROBLEM SOLVING 21

OPERATING PROBLEMS

SYMPTOMS

POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS

Pressing POWER does not turn the machine on.

1.Is the power switched on?

2.Unplug machine from the wall.Wait 60 seconds, plug back in and operate the machine.

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

Pressing START / PAUSE does	1. Are both hot and cold faucets turned on?
not start the fill.	2.	Are the inlet hose screens blocked?
	3.	Is DELAY START on?

Filling continuously.	1.	Check that the machine is not siphoning.
	2.	Check the black hose guide is installed.

Not spinning properly.	1. Is the load out of balance? (refer pages 11 and 16).
	2.	Check the machine is level and does not rock.
	3.	It may have suds build-up (refer spin light flashing,
		page 22).

Spin speed sounds slower than it should.

1.The clothes are unevenly distributed in the wash basket, your Ecosmart has compensated by lowering the spin speed.

Machine is continually going out of balance.

1.Check the machine is level and does not rock, and has rubber feet fitted.

2.Too much water for load (page 8).

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

1.It may still be in the process of sensing the water level. (Refer to page 8).

2.Some loads do not suit Auto water level eg pillows, bedding, large bulky items. Manually select the water level.

3.Refer to pages 14 to 16 to adjust the Auto fill level.

Noises.	1.	Banging - load is out of balance (refer page 11).
	2.	Other noises - refer page 19.

Small puddle of water coming from under the machine.

1.The water level is too high for the amount of clothes. This has caused excessive splashing. Use a lower water level.

2.Large bulky garments (eg pillows, comforters) can cause splashing. (Wash on Delicate cycle.)

If the problem persists refer to back cover for service contacts.

(BEFORE CALLING FOR HELP PLEASE LOCATETHE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR WASHER ON ITS BACK LEFT CORNER).

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Contents Page Español EnglishFrançais Contents Operating Instructions HOW to GET StartedIf you wish to stop your Ecosmart Fabric Softener Wash Cycle Wash Options StartFront Loader Type Wash About Your EcosmartHOW the Ecosmart Works Advancing the Wash Cycle Wash Cycles and OptionsLID Lock Wash Progress Lights= light is off Wash CyclesTime Saver Softener RinseSoak Manual Water Level Selection Water LevelsAuto Water Level Spin Hold Delay Start Clothes Care Safeguards To SET Your Favorite Cycle Customizing the Wash Cycles Favorite CycleTo Customize a Cycle Spin stageWoollens Washing BulkyItems WashingPretreat ANY Stains Before YOU WashSorting Lint Givers Lint CollectorsSoftener Rinse Bleach Fabric Softener ScrudLiquid bleach Powdered BleachOption Adjustment ModeTo Enter Option Adjustment Mode Changing PRE-SET OptionsPress Start / Pause and hold down. Press Power Machine Stops Option Auto Water Fill Level Auto Water Level AdjustmentAutomatic Recovery Option Light onControlled Cold Controlled Cold Options Default Rinse Option Rinse OptionsShower Rinse Volume END of Cycle Beeps Machine Information Ecosmart Sounds Products ThatMight Damage Your EcosmartProblem Possible Causes and Solutions Problem SolvingWash Problems Check the machine is level and does not rock Operating ProblemsSymptoms Possible Solutions Are both hot and cold faucets turned on?If Your Ecosmart Beeps for Help Musical Series of Beeps Every 5 Seconds Possible SolutionsLower wash temperature Cold water temperature light is flashingRead ALL Safety Information Before Using 22PROBLEM SolvingImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Marche/Pause Table DES Matieres EAU DE Javel Instructions D’UTILISATIONDemarrage PuissanceMise EN Marche AdoucissantCycle DE Lavage Options DE LavageRincage Avec Adoucissant Cycles ET Options DE LavageGain DE Temps Securite DU CouvercleFaire Tremper Selection Manuelle DU Niveau D’EAU Niveaux D’EAUNiveau D’EAU Automatique Depart Differe Recommandations DE LavageEssorage EN Attente Detacher AU Prealable Toute Tache Avant LE LavageTriage ChargementDepot Collant Eau de Javel liquideEau de Javel en poudre Rinçage avec adoucissantInformations SUR LE LAVE-LINGE Systeme ANTI- Peluche Automatique Probleme Solutions ET Causes Possibles EN CAS DE ProblemesProblemes DE Lavage Bruits Problemes DE FonctionnementSymptomes Solutions Possibles Ne bascule pasBips Sonores DU LAVE-LINGE Ecosmart EN CAS DE ProblèmesSécurité Chaudiere UN Seul BIP Emis Toutes LES Secondes ET Solutions PossiblesImportantes Instructions DE Sécurité AvertissementNe pas trafiquer les boutons et touches de commande Securite Chaudiere Inicio/Pausa Contenidos Blanqueador Instrucciones DE OperaciónComo Comenzar EncendidoInicio SuavizanteCiclo DE Lavado Opciones DE LavadoSoftener Rinse Enjuague CON Suavizante Ciclos Y Opciones DE LavadoTime Saver Ahorratiempo LID Lock Traba DE TapaSoak Remojar Selección Manual DE Nivel DE Agua Water Level Niveles DE AguaNivel DE Agua Automático Medidas Para EL Cuidado DE LAS Prendas Delay Start Inicio DemoradoSpin Hold Centrifugado Suspendido Trate CON Anterioridad Cualquier Mancha Antes DE LavarClasificación CargaEnjuague con Suavizante Acumulación CerosaBlanqueador Líquido Blanqueador en PolvoInformación Acerca DE LA Maquina Sistema Automático DE Pelusa Problema Posibles Causas Y Soluciones Resolución DE ProblemasProblemas DE Lavado DE Serie DE SU Lavadora EN LA Esquina Posterior Izquierda Problemas DE OperaciónSíntomas Soluciones Posibles Las mangueras de abastecimiento han sido conectadas al revés SI SU Ecosmart Emite Pitidos Pidiendo AyudaUN Pitido Único Soluciones Posibles Cada Segundo Y Seguridad DEL Calentador DE Agua Instrucciones Importantes DE SeguridadAtencion No altere los controles Instrucciones DE InstalacionGuarde Estas Instrucciones ¿Cuánto tiempo dura esta Garantía Limitada? Garantia LimitadaFisher & Paykel se compromete a Garante Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc Cómo conseguir el servicio técnicoUso comercial Ninguna otra garantíaFisher & Paykel s’engage à Garantie LimiteeGarant Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc Comment solliciter le service clientèle ?Utilisation commerciale Aucune autre garantieFisher & Paykel Undertakes to Limited WarrantyHow long does this Limited Warranty last? Warrantor Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc How to get ServiceCommercial Use No Other WarrantiesMaster a Copyright Fisher & Paykel Service