Fisher and Paykel WA42T26GW1 EcoSmart Clothes Washer Installation Instructions - Page 20

Time saver, Water levels

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US 18 Wash cycles and options CA Time saver TIME SAVER allows you to shorten the wash cycle for lightly soiled clothes. Selecting this option reduces the wash and spin times. Time saver can be turned on or off at any time during the cycle. Water levels Auto water level Your Ecosmart™ can automatically select the appropriate water level for the load. 1 Place your clothes in the machine and press POWER. 2 Select wash cycle (select AUTO water level if not automatically selected). 3 Press START/PAUSE. During fill the machine will pause occasionally to sense the water level. The machine will check if the water level is correct by using a series of two different agitate strokes (this may take over a minute). If it detects that the water level is not enough, it will fill with more water and re-check the level. ■■ When washing an unusual load (eg large bulky garments, pillows), we recommend you manually select the water level and select the DELICATE cycle. ■■ Manually select the water level if there is already water in the machine. ■■ For a large bulky load or large single item (eg comforter) push the load down after the first fill. Manual water level selection The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used to help you select the correct water levels. Select the correct water level by using the mark nearest to the top of the clothes. ■■ The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond exactly to the level of water. They indicate the level of dry clothes suitable for the water level. ■■ Your Ecosmart™ may occasionally add water during agitation. This is to maintain the water level due to the release of air trapped in the garments. ■■ Out of balance loads, tangling or splashover can be caused by selecting a water level that is too high. Fig.21 Selecting the TIME SAVER option Fig.22 Selecting the AUTO water level Fig.23 Water level guide on agitator

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US
CA
Time saver
TIME SAVER allows you to shorten the wash cycle for lightly
soiled clothes. Selecting this option reduces the wash and
spin times.
Time saver can be turned on or off at any time during the cycle.
Water levels
Auto water level
Your
Ecosmart™
can automatically select the appropriate water
level for the load.
1
Place your clothes in the machine and press POWER.
2
Select wash cycle (select AUTO water level if not automatically
selected).
3
Press START/PAUSE.
During fill the machine will pause occasionally to sense the
water level. The machine will check if the water level is correct
by using a series of two different agitate strokes (this may take
over a minute). If it detects that the water level is not enough,
it will fill with more water and re-check the level.
When washing an unusual load (eg large bulky garments,
±
pillows), we recommend you manually select the water level
and select the DELICATE cycle.
Manually select the water level if there is already water in the
±
machine.
For a large bulky load or large single item (eg comforter) push
±
the load down after the first fill.
Manual water level selection
The agitator has five levels marked on its stem that can be used
to help you select the correct water levels. Select the correct
water level by using the mark nearest to the top of the clothes.
The levels marked on the agitator do not correspond exactly to
±
the level of water. They indicate the level of dry clothes suitable
for the water level.
Your
±
Ecosmart™
may occasionally add water during agitation.
This is to maintain the water level due to the release of air
trapped in the garments.
Out of balance loads, tangling or splashover can be caused by
±
selecting a water level that is too high.
Wash cycles and options
Fig.23 Water level
guide on agitator
Fig.21 Selecting the
TIME SAVER option
Fig.22 Selecting the
AUTO water level