Fisher and Paykel WA42T26GW1 EcoSmart Clothes Washer Installation Instructions - Page 18

Wash cycles and options - parts

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US 16 Wash cycles and options CA The wash progress lights The wash progress lights show all the tasks your Ecosmart™ will complete during the wash cycle. As each task is completed a light goes out, so you can tell at a glance how far the cycle has to go. Advancing the wash cycle To shorten the wash time, to rinse and spin only, or to spin only: 1 Select the wash cycle. 2 Press ADVANCE repeatedly until only the required number of lights remain on. 3 Press START/PAUSE. Note: the wash consists of two parts. The first amber light is essential for all washes except PERMANENT PRESS, therefore, you can only advance through the green lights, not the amber. Fig.17 Wash progress lights Eco Active Wash* Agitate time* Wash action Wash temp Rinse Spin speed Spin time HEAVY DUTY 4 min 12 min HEAVY DUTY WARM Spray rinse + cold deep rinse FAST 6 min REGULAR 4 min 9 min REGULAR WARM Spray rinse + cold deep rinse FAST 6 min DELICATE 4 min 6 min DELICATE WARM/COLD Spray rinse + cold deep rinse SLOW 4 min ALLERGY 4 min 9 min REGULAR HOT 2 cold deep rinses FAST 6 min PERMANENT PRESS - 9 min REGULAR WARM/COLD Spray rinse + cold deep rinse SLOW 2 min * Does not include fill times. The wash cycles HEAVY DUTY REGULAR DELICATE ALLERGY PERMANENT PRESS For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics. For medium to lightly soiled cottons, linens, work and play clothes. For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil. Specially designed for asthma sufferers and people with sensitive skin. A more traditional wash for synthetics, blends, and/or delicate fabrics with normal soil and clothes which wrinkle easily. Note: condensation may form on the outside of the washer when using the ALLERGY cycle in cold weather. This is due to the hot water wash temperature and cold outside temperature, and is normal.

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US
CA
Wash cycles and options
The wash progress lights
The wash progress lights show all the tasks your
Ecosmartâ„¢
will complete during the wash cycle.
As each task is completed a light goes out, so you can tell at a glance how far the cycle has to go.
Advancing the wash cycle
To shorten the wash time, to rinse and spin only,
or to spin only:
1
Select the wash cycle.
2
Press ADVANCE repeatedly until only the
required number of lights remain on.
3
Press START/PAUSE.
Note: the wash consists of two parts. The first
amber light is essential for all washes except
PERMANENT PRESS, therefore, you can only
advance through the green lights, not the amber.
HEAVY DUTY
REGULAR
DELICATE
ALLERGY
PERMANENT
PRESS
Eco Active Wash*
4 min
4 min
4 min
4 min
–
Agitate time*
12 min
9 min
6 min
9 min
9 min
Wash action
HEAVY DUTY
REGULAR
DELICATE
REGULAR
REGULAR
Wash temp
WARM
WARM
WARM/COLD
HOT
WARM/COLD
Rinse
Spray rinse
+ cold
deep rinse
Spray rinse
+ cold
deep rinse
Spray rinse
+ cold
deep rinse
2 cold
deep rinses
Spray rinse
+ cold
deep rinse
Spin speed
FAST
FAST
SLOW
FAST
SLOW
Spin time
6 min
6 min
4 min
6 min
2 min
* Does not include fill times.
The wash cycles
HEAVY DUTY
For heavily soiled and heavy duty fabrics.
REGULAR
For medium to lightly soiled cottons, linens, work and play clothes.
DELICATE
For lingerie and special-care fabrics with light soil.
ALLERGY
Specially designed for asthma sufferers and people with sensitive skin.
PERMANENT PRESS
A more traditional wash for synthetics, blends, and/or delicate fabrics with
normal soil and clothes which wrinkle easily.
Note: condensation may form on the outside of the washer when using the ALLERGY cycle in
cold weather. This is due to the hot water wash temperature and cold outside temperature, and
is normal.
Fig.17 Wash progress lights