FISHER PAYKEL WH1160HG1 Fabric Care Solution Installation Guide

FISHER PAYKEL WH1160HG1 Fabric Care Solution

Models

SIDE BY SIDE MULTIPLE PRODUCT INSTALLATION (ON PLINTH)
WH1160HG1, WH1160H1, DH9060HG1, DH9060H1, DH9060HLG1, DH9060HL1, FC1260HG1, FC1260H1, FM2060SG1 and FM2060S1

COMPONENTS REQUIRED

TOOLS

Supplied

• 6mm Allen key
• Spanner (washer)
• Spanner (plinth)

Not supplied

• Box cutter
• Phillips screwdriver
• Level

PARTS

Supplied and required

• 4x M10 bolts
• 2x Plinth bolt hole covers
• 4x Short stacking kit screws
• 2x Long stacking kit screws
• 2x Dryer front brackets
• 2x Dryer rear brackets
• 2x Dryer rear mounting screws

ACCESSING YOUR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

For full product, cabinetry and service specifications, refer to the Planning Guide. To access the Planning Guide, scan the QR code or visit fisherpaykel.com/specify. Search by appliance type, product name or model code.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

1. Ensure cabinetry and servicing specifications have been met and clearances have been considered.
   Refer to the Planning Guide for details.
   fisherpaykel.com/specify
   

2. Ensure floor is level and clear and a finished return has been created.
   

3. Ensure power will remain accessible following install to allow access for any future product maintenance.
   Service holes should be smooth with grommets installed where required.
   Refer to the services section of the Planning Guide for more details.
   

UNPACK ALL PRODUCTS

Washer and Dryer:

Cut the straps and the line printed on the top of the carton. Lift to remove. Discard braces and corner posts.
Remove any packaging and accessories from the drum and base packer.
Dispose of packaging responsibly.

Fabric Care Cabinet:

Cut the straps and the line printed on the back of the carton. Cut to the nearest corner and remove sleeve.
Discard braces, corner posts and sleeve.
Remove packaging and accessories from inside cabinet.
Dispose of packaging responsibly.

Plinth:

Cut the straps and tape to open the carton from the top.
Remove the EPS cap before lifting the plinth out.
Set cardboard aside for later use. Ensure accessories are removed from the EPS cap before discarding EPS and rubber spacers responsibly.

1. Protect flooring before positioning products as close to the installation location as possible, ensuring enough working room is left available.
   

REVERSE DRYER DOOR (OPTIONAL)

The dryer door has reversible hinge and latch fittings and can be switched to open to the left or right, as needed.

1. Unscrew hinge, remove door and place face down on a protected surface.
   Remove plugs (x 8) from inner door flanges, then remove screws.
   

2. Insert flat-head screwdriver in access slot to pry off inner door. Rotate door 180 degrees and fit back in place.
   Reattach screws, alternating between sides of the door.
   Replace plugs.
   

3. On dryer, unscrew and remove latch cover to access latch.
   

4. Unscrew latch, and slide to remove.
   

5. Rotate latch and insert on opposite side of dryer. Secure with screw.
   Refit and secure latch cover with latch cover screws.
   

6. Refit door hinge and secure with hinge screws.
   

LEVEL PLINTH

1. Push the front of the plinth to open. Remove the divider before closing the drawer.
   

2. Place the plinth in its final install location. Adjust the feet using the supplied spanner until the washer is level front to back and corner to corner.
   

3. Using the spanner provided, tighten the lock nuts against the base of the plinth to lock the feet in position.
   Recheck that the plinth is level, front to back and side to side.
   Once level, move the plinth to an accessible location to allow washer/dryer to be installed.
   

FIT WASHER TO PLINTH

1. Tilt the washer back onto a protected surface such as the plinth carton. Ensure cords and hoses are not crushed. For new products, we recommend keeping the transit bolts fitted during this step.
   

2. Unwind feet using the supplied spanner to remove
   

3. Partially fit the four M10 bolts supplied with the storage plinth to the washer.
   

4. Using the spanner provided as a spacer, ensure a 4mm gap is left between the bolt head and the chassis.
   

5. Align all four brackets to the M10 bolts on the washer and slot into place.
   

6. Ensure plinth is aligned on both sides as shown before tightening the front bolts with the supplied spanner.
   

7. Lift the washer upright, avoiding lifting from the lid.
   Take care as storage drawer may open.
   

8. Tighten the rear bolts.
   

REMOVE WASHER TRANSIT BOLTS

1. Using the spanner supplied with the washer, remove all four transit bolts from the back of the washer.
   

2. Pull the rubber grommets and spacers outwards to remove.
   

3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two side brackets.
   

4. Remove and discard the braces.
   

5. Pull the two transit rods outwards to remove.
   Set aside for future use.
   

6. Cover the transit bolt holes using the supplied plugs.
   

FIT DRYER TO PLINTH

1. Remove the four pre-fitted plinth brackets using a Phillips screwdriver. Set screws aside for later use.
   

2. Fit the two supplied front dryer brackets using the screws removed in step 1.
   

3. Lift the dryer onto the plinth and slot the front feet securely into the front brackets.
   

4. Remove the two screws from the front of the dryer and refit through the plinth.
   

5. Fit the two supplied rear brackets to the plinth using the screws removed in step 1.
   Set aside any remaining screws.
   

6. Using the two supplied long screws, secure the dryer to the plinth at the rear.
   

LEVEL PRODUCT SETS

1. Partially roll stacked products into alcove and check alignment. To do this, use the supplied 6mm hex key, rotate clockwise to lower both sets of wheels via the adjustment screws.
   

2. Ensure all feet are raised off the floor before rolling the plinth to the final install location.
   

3. Using the supplied 6mm hex key, rotate counter-clockwise to raise both sets of wheels via the adjustment screws.
   Once alignment check is complete, lower the wheels and remove product from alcove.
   

CONNECT CABLES AND HOSES

1. Refer to the Planning Guide for service information.
   fisherpaykel.com/specify
   

2. Optional:
   For displayed dryers, fit the drain hose extension if dryer can be plumbed.
   

3. Display-free models:
   Display-free models must be plumbed.
   Unwind the drain hose.
   Plumbed installations:
   Ensure hose can be connected to a drain.
   

4. Remove caps from washer and dryer before fitting one of the communication cables.
   Connect the washer and dryer via the communication cable.
   

5. Connect fabric care cabinet communication cable to dryer.
   

6. Connect the angled end of the cold water hose (supplied with washer) to the dryer.
   

7. Connect the angled end of the short hose (supplied with dryer) to the cold water inlet on the washer.
   

8. Connect both hoses to the top of the Y join supplied with the dryer.
   

9. Connect the straight hose to the bottom of the Y join.
   

10. Connect the angled end of hot hose to the orange outlet on the washer. If hot hose is not required, install a blanking cap.
    

11. Partially roll products into the alcove.
    Ensure fabric care cabinet communication cable is accessible from the rear of the dryer.
    

12. Route the power cables and hoses through service holes.
    Ensure power will remain accessible following install to allow access for any future product maintenance.
    

13. Install the drain hose guide to the back wall.
    Refer to the planning guide for placement details.
    

14. Standpipe Installations:
    Route the drain hose through the guide and place into the standpipe.
    Ensure a maximum of 20mm of the hose rests in the standpipe.
    
    Spigot Installations:
    Drill out blanking insert from the spigot.
    Route the drain hose through the guide and place into the spigot. Secure using a hose clamp.
    

15. Connect hoses to taps before turning on. Check for leaks at all connection points. If possible, recheck for leaks 24 hours after installation.
    

16. Connect the power cables and check products are powered on and are connected.
    

17. Roll products into the alcove.
    Take care not to damage hoses or cords.
    

18. Turn the adjustment screw counter-clockwise to retract the wheels. Ensure the wheels are fully raised off the floor.
    

19. Check alignment and ensure required clearances are maintained. Adjust as required.
    

20. Once adjustment is complete, fit the plinth bolt hole covers.
    

INSTALL FABRIC CARE CABINET

1. Open the cabinet door and lower the rear wheel using the supplied Allen key.
   Rotate clockwise to lower the wheel and counter-clockwise to raise.
   

2. When adjusting the wheel, ensure front of the door doesn’t damage the floor.
   

3. Prior to installing in alcove, adjust rear feet to the desired height.
   Ensure all clearances are maintained.
   

4. Tighten the locking nuts up to the base of the cabinet to lock feet in position.
   

5. Lower the rear wheel to achieve clearance between rear feet and floor.
   When adjusting the wheel, ensure front of the door doesn’t damage the floor
   

6. Connect communication and power cables.
   

7. Push cabinet into cavity taking care not to damage cords.
   Rotate the rear wheel
   adjustment screw anticlockwise to place the full cabinet weight onto feet.
   Ensure rear corners are level and set to the desired height.
   

8. With cabinet in the final position, unscrew front levelling feet using the provided spanner. Re-check clearances and alignment before tightening the locking nuts up to the base of the cabinet to lock the feet into position.
   

9. Ensure cabinet is resting on all four feet and all wheels have been raised.
   

10. Check final alignment and ensure required clearances are maintained.
    Adjust as required.
    

11. Clip drip tray into position.
    

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References

• Shop Luxury Kitchen & Home Appliances | Fisher & Paykel USA
• Specifications | Fisher & Paykel USA

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