FISHER PAYKEL WH8060J Front Loader Washing Machine Installation Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Fisher & Paykel

FISHER PAYKEL WH8060J Front Loader Washing Machine Installation Guide

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Installation

For guidance on how to install your product, please refer to installation instructions contained in this document.
Install the washer on a solid and level floor surface ensuring it has at least 20 mm clearance on each side. The washer must not be installed on any textured floor coverings (eg carpet, rugs).
This washer must not be installed or operated on a plinth.
Ensure the installation provides accessibility to the plug or incorporate a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules to allow disconnection of the appliance from the supply after installation.

Water supply requirements:

Inlet water pressure: Max. 1MPa (145psi), Min. 30kPa (4.5psi)
Inlet water flow rate: Min. 6 litres/minute
A pressure-reducing valve must be installed if pressure is higher than 1MPa.
For optimum wash performance check the supply pressure is within the recommended range.
New hose sets provided with the washer should be used to connect the washer to the water mains. Old hose sets should not be re-used.
We recommend the inlet hose(s) are changed every 5 years. WARNING: Failure to do so may result in a flood and damage to property.
The hot water temperature should not exceed 65°C and the cold water temperature not exceed 35°C. Temperatures above these may cause the washer to fault or cause damage to the washer.

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The models shown in this installation guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability in your country, please go to our website www.fisherpaykel.com or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

SUPPLIED PARTS

Keep all packing materials until the unit has been inspected.
Inspect the product to ensure there is no shipping damage. If any damage is detected contact the dealer or retailer you bought the product from to report the damage.
Fisher & Paykel is not responsible for shipping damage.

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

WH8060P, WH8560P, WH9060J, WH9060P, WH1060P3, WM1490P models

CAVITY & CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS

WH8060P, WH8560P, WH9060J, WH9060P, WH1060P3, WM1490P models

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

WH8060J

CAVITY & CLEARANCE DIMENSIONS

WH8060J

ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING CONNECTION

UNPACKING

Your washer is heavy, we recommend two persons to move and install.

Remove the outer packaging including the polystyrene packer and plastic wrapping.
Lift the washer off the base.
Remove all packaging and accessories from inside the drum.
Dispose of all packaging sustainably, ensuring these materials are kept out of the reach of children

WATER SUPPLY

Water supply requirements

If you have an uncontrolled water heating source (eg a wet back or solar heating system) you should fit a tempering valve. This will ensure the hot water temperature remains within safe limits. Contact your registered plumber to select and install the tempering valve.
Your cold water should not exceed 35°C and your hot water should not exceed 65°C.
Temperatures above these may cause the washer to fault or cause damage to the washer.

Inlet hose(s)

Failure to adhere to the following guidance may result in a flood and damage to property. Only use the new hose set(s) provided with your washer.

Connect the straight ends of the inlet hose(s) to the tap(s), there are washers fitted in both ends.
Connect the elbow ends to the corresponding washer inlet valves. If present, the hot valve is coloured orange to make this easier.
Tighten the inlet hose(s) ends by hand until the hose seal just makes contact with the tap-sealing face. Continue to tighten a further half-turn.
Make sure there are no kinks in the hose(s).
Turn the tap(s) on and check for leaks. Check for leaks again after 24 hours.

Cold supply only

If you only have a cold water supply, you must connect the inlet valve cap (blanking cap) provided with your washer to the hot inlet valve. The cap prevents water leaking out of the hot valve. This appliance incorporates backflow protection complying with AS3500.1/IEC61770. No further backflow protection is required for connection to the water supply.

Your washer has an internal heater to heat water. If you do not connect a hot water inlet hose, your washer will automatically recognise there is no hot water supply and its internal heater will heat the cold water to the selected cycle temperature.

DRAINING

In multi-storey apartments or any upper floor, the washer should be installed on a floor equipped with a drain. Draining must comply with local by-laws.

Place the drain hose in a tub or standpipe

The hose guide is used to hold the drain hose over the tub or standpipe.

Flex the guide apart and pull the hose through the guide.
Ensure a maximum of 20mm of the hose is left exposed at the end.
Secure the hose guide to prevent it dislodging from the standpipe or tub.

If the drain hose is placed on the ground or if the tub or standpipe is less than 600mm high, the washer will continuously drain (siphon) while being filled.
Tub or standpipe height should be a minimum of 600mm.
Regularly check that your tub or standpipe is free from lint or other obstructions. This may affect operation or cause flooding.

Attach drain hose to spigot

The hose guide is used to hold the drain hose high enough to prevent continuous draining (siphoning).

Flex the guide apart and pull the hose through the guide.
Secure the hose guide to a wall or the back wall of the cupboard using a screw.
Drill out the blanking insert from spigot to ensure the washer can drain correctly.
Attach drain hose to spigot and secure using a hose clamp.
Check for leaks.

REMOVING TRANSIT BOLTS

The clothes washer is fitted with transit safety bolts at the rear to avoid possible damage to the internal components of the washer during transportation.
The four transit bolts must be removed prior to operation of the washer.
Failure to remove these will result in damage to the washer and compromise your manufacturer’s warranty.
The transit bolts must be removed in order to use the power cord.

LEVELLING THE WASHER

It is IMPORTANT to level the washer. Having a level washer set up in its cavity will ensure best performance for spinning, minimising noise, vibrations and wear and tear on the washer.

COMPLETE INSTALLATION

Turn on the water and check all hose connections for leaks. Make sure there are no kinks in the hose(s). Check the hose connections for leaks again after 24 hours.
Uncoil power cord, remove and discard the plastic pin cover, and plug into wall socket.
Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable capacity.

Test cycle

Your washer must be correctly installed before use. To check the installation and operation of the washer follow the steps below:

COMPLETE INSTALLATION

If there are any problems, you must address these before proceeding with normal use. The washer will automatically turn off at the end of the cycle if there are no problems.

If the washer is moved or tipped for any reason, it must be completely re- installed following the steps in this installation guide. This includes running a test cycle to check for any problems.

*Your washer control panel may differ from that shown.

INSTALLER CHECKLIST

TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INSTALLER

… Have the packaging and transit bolts and rods been removed?
… Is the washer correctly levelled, feet are extended and cabinet corners are clear of the floor?
… Is the drain hose threaded through the hose guide ‘U bend’ (with no more than 20mm extended) and hooked into your standpipe or tub, or attached to a spigot?
… Have the taps been turned on?
… Is the hot hose connected to the hot valve marked ‘H’?
… Is the cold hose connected to the cold valve marked ‘C’?
… Has the power cord been connected to an appropriate power supply and the power turned on?
… Have you performed the test cycle?.
… Complete a DRUM CLEAN cycle with a half-load amount of detergent and without a load to remove any residues remaining in the washer from the manufacturing process.

Complete and keep for safe reference:

SPARE PARTS

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The models shown in this guide may not be available in all markets
and are subject to change at any time.

The product specifications in this guide apply to the specific products and
models described at the date of issue. Under our policy of continuous product
improvement, these specifications may change at any time.

For current details about model and specification availability in your country,
please go to our website or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

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Documents / Resources

| FISHER PAYKEL WH8060J Front Loader Washing Machine [pdf] Installation Guide
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| FISHER PAYKEL WH8060J Front Loader Washing Machine [pdf] Installation Guide
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