Fisher & Paykel FabricSmart WH8560F1 (8.5kg) Questions & Answers

It appears that the difference is simply a bit less water used in the cycles. Personally, if I need to be sure of full rinsing, and I've maximised on the quantity of items for the cycle, or it's for items worn next the skin, I do an extra rinse - which can defeat the objective of saving water. Also to be aware of - don't overdo the quantity of detergent; more does not necessarily mean a better wash, and it will always be a problem for rinsing properly. Front loaders need less anyway. The F&P we have is definitely the best machine we've ever had.

Thank you Kate.

Sorry I don't have an answer but if the appliance is within warranty I would definitely call fisher and paykel and alert them to the issue- the machine might be faulty.

hold the keylock till it goes out/ stops flashing (3 - 6 seconds) - your control panel is locked so children cannot play with it.

I’ve had mine for 18 months and haven’t ever had an issue with clothes not seeming clean. You have a good selection of cycles to pick from

So which machine did you finally decide on

i have the same inquiry too! Could anyone tell me which one should choose between FabricSmart and WashSmart 8.5kg (WH8560F1 and WH8560P2)? Many thanks!

Hi Barbara you would need to get a very strong stand as these machines are very heavy. I dont think you can find a table strong enough. Best to try sell this one and get a top loader. Maybe have a chat with Fisher Paykel they might be considerate.

My mum had a little platform built which raises it up. Whatever you use will have to be very sturdy as they are heavy and vibrate a lot when spinning.

Everyday wash takes 59 minutes on most temps (a little higher for the hottest) and reduces down to 45 minutes with timesaver on.

There is a 30 minute wash cycle and I always use that

Thanks both! On the fabricsmart model there is no 30 minute wash. The timesaver does look like it will materially reduce wash times. Thanks again