Fisher & Paykel GW512 Washer User Manual


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