Fisher & Paykel Intuitive eco IW512, Installation Instructions And User Manual

Page 1: ...New Zealand Australia USA Canada Europe Asia Pacific Installation instructions and User guide Autowasher IW812 IW712 IW512 IWL12 IWM12 IWC12 ...

Page 2: ... watt light bulb left on for an hour 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 Intuitive has no mechanical brake pulleys or gears which means fewer moving parts and greater reliability Eco Active Wa...

Page 3: ...ash Temp Adjustment Auto Water Level Adjustment 18 Default Rinse Creasable Spin Speed Out of Balance Recovery 19 End of Cycle Beeps Re set Defaults 20 Lifecycles Favourite Cycle Design Your Own Wash 21 Family Cycles Nappy Rinse Duvet Doona Allergy 22 Sport Cycles Sweaty Muddy Sports Shoes Bits n Beach 23 Stain Cycles Chocolate Tomato Blood Grass Fruit Wine 24 Extra Cycles Bowl Clean Max Wash 25 So...

Page 4: ...acker in case they are required for future transit Please ensure that the bottom packer has been removed before operating your machine Installation In your autowasher you will find 4 rubber inserts for levelling feet joined together 1 hose guide 2 white inlet hoses Drain hose 1 Carefully pull the black drain hose out from the back of the machine by pulling the exposed part of the hose downwards an...

Page 5: ...nsure even spin performance 1 Separate the 4 rubber foot inserts from the moulding and fit into the feet on the base of the machine 2 Move the machine to its final position We suggest a minimum clearance of 20 mm each side 3 Adjust the feet so the machine is level and cannot rock To check if your machine is level Look down on the wash bowl and make sure it sits slightly forward of centre see Diagr...

Page 6: ...h may affect how your machine works or may cause flooding In multi storey apartments or any upper floor the machine should be installed on a drained floor Draining must comply with local by laws Autowasher Safety This autowasher is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Your Intuitive can be opened while it is filling and agitating Please supervise young child...

Page 7: ...a good idea to go through the following checklist 1 Has the basepacker been removed 2 Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked H Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked C 3 Is the drain hose threaded through the U bend with no more than 20mm extended and on to your standpipe 4 Are the rubber inserts secured into the feet on the base of your machine and is the machine levelled ...

Page 8: ...owasher will start filling and sensing the size and average fabric type of the load To pause your Intuitive at any time press START PAUSE If it is during spray rinse or spin there is a slight delay while the bowl is coasted to a stop and the lid is unlocked B C D E Getting Started Quickly Remove the fabric softener dispenser Place load evenly around the agitator Refer to Sorting and Loading page 2...

Page 9: ...s Allergy Bowl Clean Chocolate Muddy Nappy Rinse Max Wash Blood Grass Sweaty Duvet Doona Fruit Wine Bits n Beach Refer to pages 21 25 F Display Screen This shows you which options you have selected and or any lifecycle you may have chosen The display screen also shows what the machine is doing and how long the wash has to go to keep you informed throughout the cycle G Wash Cycle Progress As the wa...

Page 10: ...the best wash results For a normal wash load we suggest the medium soil level and the ECO SAVE WATER rinse option See Save Water page 16 CREASABLES Delicate garments often crease easily so they need a minimum amount of spinning at a very slow spin speed CREASABLES will automatically change the rinse to a double deep rinse and select a short slow spin 300rpm to minimise creasing Selecting the CREAS...

Page 11: ... thoroughly dissolves and activates the detergent The concentrated solution of detergent and water rapidly targets stains and soils at the fibre level boosting soil removal and accelerating the wash process Wash 2 Agitation Wash Top Loader Type Wash After recirculating the sudsy water through the clothes for 2 5 minutes your Intuitive Eco washer will fill with just enough cool water to suspend the...

Page 12: ...es dissolve detergent or to add fabric softener that is if you do not want to use the Automatic Fabric Softener Dispenser The chart below shows the stages when the lid is locked unlocked Eco Active Unlocked Fill Unlocked Agitate Unlocked Spray Rinse Locked Deep Rinse Unlocked Spin Locked If the lid is left open the machine will be unable to lock the lid and the cycle will be halted The machine wil...

Page 13: ... Save Water Eco Spray 1 Deep Rinse 2 Deep Rinses Large 90 L 175 L 150 L 110 L 165 L 215 L Medium 75 L 150 L 130 L 100 L 140 L 190 L Compact 65 L 130 L 110 L 85 L 120 L 160 L Please note these are approximate figures for High water levels Display Screen The display screen on the right hand side of the panel shows you what the machine is doing during the wash cycle and how long the wash has to go Th...

Page 14: ...r instance you may want to set your washer to always select a warmer wash temperature 1 Push the OPTIONS button 2 Scroll through the options until the screen you want is displayed 3 Select the setting before the option you are wanting to change Hold down the ADJUST button for 3 seconds You will hear a long beep and SETTING SAVED will appear briefly on the screen Your preferred wash options will be...

Page 15: ...and area where you live The lower the water temperature the less effective the soil removal is COLD solves this problem by adding a small amount of hot water when necessary to raise the temperature above 20 C to give a more effective cold water wash 2 Wash Advance Use the WASH ADVANCE option to advance the cycle or start the cycle at a particular stage Press ADJUST repeatedly until the part of the...

Page 16: ...cond deep rinse to dispense the softener correctly There are some loads that may not suit being washed using SAVE WATER options For instance loads that have a lot of sand or sawdust in them or garments where the colour still runs are better rinsed using a deep rinse Available in Intuitive Eco models 4 Delay Start Delays the start of the wash cycle between 15 minutes and 18 hours Use the ADJUST but...

Page 17: ...e of air trapped in the garments For some loads you may want to manually select the water level When washing an unusual load such as large bulky garments or pillows we recommend you manually set the water level or use the DUVET DOONA lifecycle If you wish to choose your water level use the marks on the agitator to guide you The mark nearest to the top of the clothes indicates the water level you s...

Page 18: ...he cursor through the boxes to decrease or increase the wash temperature The numbers in the boxes are in degrees Each movement is approximately 2 C Press HOME once the box with the number of degrees you want to change the wash temperature to is highlighted S2 Auto Water Level Adjustment If you are not satisfied with the water level that your Intuitive washer fills to on auto water level you can in...

Page 19: ...nnot dispense fabric softener correctly S4 Creasable Spin Speed The Creasable fabric care option is designed with a slow spin speed 300 rpm However if you wish to have a faster spin speed you can program Creasables to have a medium spin speed 670rpm Access the Adjust Settings Menu refer to page 18 Scroll to the CREASABLE SPIN SPEED screen Press ADJUST to select the CREASABLE SPIN SPEED you want th...

Page 20: ... OF CYCLE BEEPS screen Use the ADJUST button to highlight the number of beeps you want Press HOME S7 Re set Defaults If you are wanting to re set all settings back to those that are set when your machine leaves our factory Access the Adjust Settings Menu refer to page 18 Press ADJUST and hold for 2 seconds you will hear a long beep then a message saying SETTINGS SAVED will appear then press HOME ...

Page 21: ... lets you design your ideal wash cycle Your Favourite cycle can include any wash option and it can start from any point in the cycle For instance it may be a cycle to wash your gym gear or it may be a rinse and spin to rinse out swimsuits To SAVE your FAVOURITE CYCLE Select your Favourite options e g change soil level wash temperature etc 1 Press LIFECYLES The Favourite Option will be displayed 2 ...

Page 22: ...se designed to care for these bulky items Note The display screen will guide you through the wash to minimise any chance of bulky items coming in contact with stationary parts of the machine ALLERGY This cycle has been designed specially for asthma sufferers and people with sensitive skin Using this cycle kills Dust Mites as well as removing all their wastes and any traces of detergent A hot Eco A...

Page 23: ...a rinses to help get mud out of sports gear SPORTS SHOES A warm cold medium low traditional agitation wash with a light wash action which includes a 15 minute soak in the middle of the agitate a double deep rinse and a fast spin to freshen up sports shoes This cycle is also great for cleaning up children s washable toys BITS N BEACH Sand grass and other bits that get into your wash after a day in ...

Page 24: ... stain that takes a bit of work to remove An intermittent soaking procedure has been included to get the benefit of the detergent with enzymes This cycle consists of a warm hot Eco Active wash a warm agitate with a soaking cycle a spray and deep rinse and a fast spin BLOOD GRASS This cycle is for those protein based stains like blood and grass that set if they are subjected to warm water first Thi...

Page 25: ...hat you put your washer through a bowl clean cycle 2 4 times a year This cycle has a hot Eco Active wash a hot agitate and a 2 hour soak It finishes with two deep rinses and very short spin MAX WASH A heavy duty wash for really dirty items like overalls This cycle is especially useful for small loads that require a vigorous agitation ...

Page 26: ... Chenille Nappies Synthetics Corduroy Permanent Press Socks Before Washing Check Pockets Loose items can damage both your autowasher and your clothes Close Zippers Hooks and Eyes To make sure that these items do not snag on other clothes Mend any Torn Garments Tears or holes may become larger during washing Remove any loose bra wires as they can damage your washing machine and or dryer Pre treat a...

Page 27: ...tationary parts of the machine during agitate or spin To minimise the chance of this happening bulky items should be pushed down below the water level after fill and pushed to sit below the medium high water level mark on the agitator before spinning To prevent an out of balance load and splashing we recommend washing these items on the DUVET DOONA lifecycle or the HANDWASH cycle and manually sele...

Page 28: ...f the water Lots of foam during agitation means too much detergent has been used while no foam means not enough detergent has been used and the soil and lint can settle back on the clothes or the washing machine During the detergent activating wash the first phase of an Eco Active wash the waterfall effect of the water generates generous amounts of foam compared to a traditional wash which makes i...

Page 29: ...vel Load Based on a Metric Cup High cup 1 cup 1 cup Medium High cup cup 1 cup Medium cup cup cup Medium Low cup cup cup Low cup cup cup Tablets Machine Size Compact Medium Large Water Level Load Number of Tablets High 2 tablets 2 tablets 2 3 tablets Medium High Medium 1 2 tablets 1 2 tablets 2 tablets Medium Low Low 1 tablet 1 tablet 1 tablet Liquid Machine Size Compact Medium Large Water Level Lo...

Page 30: ...h parts of the dispenser using warm soapy water 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 This build up is not brought about by a fault in the machine 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 fabr...

Page 31: ...gitator must be fully pushed on to the shaft when refitting Tighten the nut firmly by hand Ensure the agitator is not loose CAUTION The agitator must be fully pushed onto the shaft when refitting Tighten the plastic nut firmly by hand Ensure the agitator is not loose Cleaning the Inside of Your Washer If you use fabric softener or only do cold water washes it is important that you occasionally cle...

Page 32: ...owl before agitating and that the water has drained before spinning During drain your washer will turn the pump off and on about every 10 seconds This is to help prevent foreign objects getting caught in the pump Beeps Your washer will beep at the end of the cycle and if you have used Drip Dry or Pre wash If your machine is beeping continuously or giving a musical series of beeps refer to page 33 ...

Page 33: ...s stationary and manually redistribute the load Check machine is level See Installations Instructions page 5 I am not getting any HOT WATER Hot water supply is not hot enough to maintain the wash temperature you have selected Select a lower wash temperature Inlet hose screens may be blocked There may be a kink in the hose refer to page 5 Hot tap has not been turned on Inlet hoses connected to the ...

Page 34: ...age 4 I have TOO MANY SUDS The machine has a suds build up Too much detergent may have been used for the amount of soil in the load Wait for suds to dissolve about 20 minutes Rinse clothes using a deep rinse or run through another cycle I can t LOCK THE LID Make sure the lid is closed Press START PAUSE Refer to page 12 If the symptom persists call your Fisher and Paykel Dealer or Authorised Servic...

Page 35: ...ments manually select the water level Refer to page 18 to adjust the Auto fill level WASH WATER Temperature is not warm The Intuitive Eco washer fills in two stages The first phase of the wash fills with water at the temperature you have selected The second phase of the wash uses cool water to finish the fill so the final wash water temperature will be much cooler than the temperature you selected...

Page 36: ...othes A build up caused by the interaction of fabric softener and detergent can flake off and mark clothes refer to Scrud page 30 Not enough detergent for the amount of soil on the clothes can result in grey marks on clothes refer to Detergent on page 28 and 29 LINTING Wash lint givers e g towels flannelette sheets separately from lint collectors e g synthetics Overloading the washer Not enough de...

Page 37: ... of the product e g instruction on the correct use of detergents and fabric softeners 5 Blocked pumps removal of foreign objects substances from the machine including the pump and inlet hoses filters e g bra wires bread tags nails grit scrud etc 6 Replace fuses in or correct house wiring or correct house plumbing e g unblock drains 7 Correct corrosion or discolouration due to chemical attack 8 Cor...

Page 38: ...re Centre can recommend an Authorised Service Centre in your area In Australia If You Need Assistance Call the Fisher Paykel Customer Care Centre and talk to one of our Customer Care Consultants Toll Free 1300 650 590 Fax 07 3826 9298 Email customer care fp com au Postal Address PO Box 798 Cleveland QLD 4163 If you need service Fisher Paykel Australia Pty Ltd has a network of independent Fisher Pa...

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Page 40: ...issue Under our policy of continuous product improvement these specifications may change at any time You should therefore check with your Customer Care Centre to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available www fisherpaykel com NZ AU PAC ASIA Clothes Washer Installation Instructions and User Guide Published 04 2005 Part No 420785 A ...