Stay away from F&P... their washers are made to breakdown just outside of warrantee this way they make more $$ on parts and service.

Fisher and Paykel washers are poor quality washers - my top loader broke down and was only two weeks out of warrantee - Fisher and Paykel said bad luck... it would have costed about $450 to fix via Fisher and Paykel. I think that it disgusting behaviour from any organisation... through my own personal research, I would recommend a Bosch front loader.

i bought a new fisher and paykel washing machine before i moved house because it was on special. Used it once and worked really well. Moved house- washing machine completely died and i was told it was because i didnt handle it with care while moving ( i moved 15mins away) even when it was only 3wks old.

stops working all the time and repair costs are so expensive.

I would never buy another Fisher and Paykel washing machine. I am most disappointed with the brand. Getting it serviced is a nightmre.
The washing action is good, but that's about all
creases the clothes badly. I have tried everything - reducing spin speed, increaing water level and length of washing time. Nothing works. I have been told by Fisher and Paykel that it's just the way it is and there is nothing I can do. Service is a nightmare. It is impossible to get a mechanic to service the machine as soon as you say the brand.

Like come other reviewers, I like Ficher and Paykel's innovative products. The service can be a pain. I've had my washing machine 8 years and had one call out for $200 all up. It's now got a slight proble with cycle programming. But ofr 8 years use I think that's acceptable. I haven't encountered much in the way of marking that others have noticed either.
water level sensing, quiet (except for final spin), well-balanced, gentle and handwash cycles and creasefree options, no gearbox, delay feature. Hasn't damaged clothes
a little temperamental on servicing and repairs

Great machine always like Fisher & Paykel. Had this machine for about 2 years now. Can wash bulk things in this machine. Not like other machines sounds like they are washing but they are not. To have a test on a non Fisher & Paykel machine. Put a blanket in it and see if the adgatator is moving. With fisher and Paykel It will. (1 Queen Size Blanket to a Meduim to Large Machine Only).And it is all down to the motor that can make this happen. They call it Smart Drive. I remamber the first smart drive i brought. Never looked Back. Had that for ten years. When i upgrade there was still nothing wrong with the old machine but got to stay up with the times. Give this machine a Very High rating A++++++++++++++++
IW712: Nice and easy smooth

We got ours for an absolute bargain as it was the last one left. I cannot fault this washing machine. We have always had fisher and paykel. This one leaves everything so clean and the fabric and water level sensing make things so much easier.
IW712: Spins clothes so well, auto water level sensing, great and trusted brand

balance is a problem,electronics play up quite a bit,giving a false call for service.great while it worked.excellent spin dry.the fact that it only lasts 6 years is my biggest dissapointment.TOO COSTLY TO ONLY LAST THAT LONG.
Great while it worked
Disgusted it only lasted 6 years for over $1190

also disgusted it only lasted 5yrs 10 mths going shopping wednesday and guess what brand I won't by buying you go it a F&P. Thank goodness I din't take out extra insurance.
water economy
left marks on cloths

absolute rubbish spins faster than a jet plane goood 0ne way bad enother.. other than THAT ITS HOPELESS WASTE OF MONEY A LEMON DON'T BUY IT..
Absolute rubbish washing machine no power light on electroinics never working poroperlyed
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ive had this machine repaired more than 10 times my pump would burn out every 2 months and still i dont have a replaced only repair after repair
i could write some much but i wont and all i say is never would i ever buy another product
after number 2 pump i was told the machine is good then repair after repair still 2day i have more issues and i was just told the machine is good
energy saving,tangle free,solid built
service and the run around

dont waste money on this crappy brand
go with whirlpool fantastic machines
it was good at the start
until a few days after
the pumb would not drain water service men had to come all the time the panel stoped working and fisher and paykel did nothing
nothing but a waste off time (guess what i though it where it should be (THE TIP)

Only had the machine for 6 months so still early days.
Bought an extended warranty just in case of any problems after reading reviews, but I think this model may be a newer version so hopefully nothing will go bang.
Always unplug when not in use, don't want to tempt fate.
Can be programmed to do anything including handwashing.
Have used to cycle to wash kids running shoes and they can out like new!
So far have not had any problems. Machine is fast and my clothes are clean.

once an option is set eg favourite wash cycle, machine is easy to use. Havent had to get repaired yet though. I hope the fairly high cost means it will run well for some time
looks nice and is quiet. Our water comes from a rain water tank so the automatic water saving option is good.
can be brain straining to check all the options