OPERATING PROBLEMS 29
Pressing POWER does not 1. Is the power switched on at the wall?
turn the machine on. 2. Switch the power off at the wall and wait 60 seconds
before turning the power on again.
3. Could your household power supply be at fault?
Try plugging in another electrical appliance.
Pressing START/PAUSE 1. Are both hot and cold taps turned on?
does not start the fill. 2. Are the inlet hose filters blocked?
3. Is Delay Start on?
Filling continuously. 1. Check that the machine is not syphoning (refer to page
1A in the installation instructions).
Not spinning properly. 1. Is the load out of balance? (refer pages 10, 13 & 20).
2. Check the machine is level and does not rock (refer
page 2A).
3. It may have suds build-up (refer to rinse light or spin
light flashing, page 30).
Spin speed sounds slower 1. The clothes are unevenly distributed in the bowl, your
than it should. Smart Drive has compensated by lowering the spin speed.
Machine is continually 1. Check the machine is level and does not rock (refer to
going out of balance. page 2A).
2. Too much water for load (refer to page 10).
Too much or too little water 1. It still may be in the Auto fill mode water (refer to page
when filling on Auto 10).
water level. 2. Some loads do not suit Auto Water Level eg pillows,
bedding, large bulky garments. Manually select the
water level.
3. Auto fill needs adjusting (refer to pages 16,17 & 19).
Noises. 1. Banging - load is out of balance (refer pages 10, 13 &
20).
2. Other noises - refer page 25.
Small puddle of water 1. The water level is too high for the amount of
coming from under the clothes. This has caused excessive splashing. Use a
machine. lower water level. (Refer to page 10).
2. Large bulky, garments (eg pillows, duvets) can cause
splashing. (Wash on Delicate cycle) (refer to page
13).
IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS CONTACT YOUR FISHER & PAYKEL DEALER OR
AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE.
SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
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