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E.3 INTRODUCTION to IW
This Service Supplement contains specifications,
size setting and diagnostic mode.
The first Intuitive Washer(IW) was introduced in
Phase 5 Smartdrive in 1999. Three models were
released, IW509, IW609 and IW709. These
products were upgraded in 2000 to include
recirculation, these products are called Intuitive
ECO. These products were IWC09 (non recirc),
IWM10, IW710, IWL10 and IW810.
PERFORMANCE CHANGES
The Eco Active wash with Recirculation - Only IWM10 IW710 IWL10 IW810
The Eco Active wash of the Intuitive / Eco is a 2 step wash process that combines top loader and front
loader washing technologies.
Wash 1: DETERGENT ACTIVATING WASH (Front loader type wash)
Smartdrive fills the bowl with just enough water, at the selected wash temperature, so that the clothes are
100% saturated. Smartdrive stops filling and the water in the bowl is pumped up through the recirculating
hose and back into the bowl onto the clothes, with a fan-like spray pattern. As the water recirculates, the
bowl stirs, pausing every 16 seconds. Short top-ups may occur as garments absorb water, keeping the
water level constant. This recirculating wash action 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 re-circulating the sudsy water through the clothes for 2 to 5 minutes, Smartdrive fills with just
enough cold water to suspend the clothes in solution. Smartdrive then senses the fabric type of the load
and begins the agitation wash.
The are 2 load sensing methods to ensure the right wash action is used for the type and size of wash load;
LSD - Load Sensing Detection is used to continually sense the load and automatically adjust the
agitation profiles to suit the wash load. If additional garments are added during the wash Smartdrive will
adjust accordingly.
MCP – Maximum Capacity Profile is selected immediately when fabric detection selects ‘heavy duty’
at high water level.
ELECTRONICS
The electronics are similar to Smartdrive Phase 5. Electronic Modules are not inter-changeable between
models. The different modules for the different models can be identified by their colour. Phase 2
modules are blue, Phase 3 modules are green, Phase 4 modules are yellow and the latest Phase 5 and IW
modules are grey. IMPORTANT: Motor Controller part no. 426520 should not be used with IW. It will
appear to function correctly but will give fault code 105 at the start of Agitate. Display Module 426961
should not be used on products with recirculation, the product will appear to work satisfactorily but the