My family have had Fisher & Paykel appliances for over 20 years and have always loved them, I myself had an eco intuitive washing machine for 12 years, the computer started to play up flashing on and off so we decided to buy a new one which ended up being the 10kg WA1068P1. I was so excited to get a bigger machine, but have been so let down by this machine, I constantly find lindt all over my clothes and worse than anything this machine has been damaging many towels, linen, and clothes, the fabric is coming out with pilling, buttons are getting...Read more

I purchased this machine because I have a large family. I previously had a 7kg machine which was fantastic. Also a fisher and Paykel and never gave me any problems.
With this machine I have had problems washing with cold water. It was leaving scud marks on my clothes, I only use the best liquid and when the technician came he told me it was best to wash in hot water. This is ridiculous that I can’t use cold water.
My next problem is I keep getting lint all over my black clothes. It is unexceptable that my children have lint on their school clot...Read more

After having LG washing machines for 15 years, I was looking for a new washing machine that would not wrinkle my clothes and lint free.
Likes:
1. Has so many functions,
2. clothrs are wrinkle free,
3. Lint free,
4. Big size, grear for blankets,

Dislikes:
1. Speedy function is almost 40 minutes,
2. Regular and normal Cycles are quite lengthy, ...Read more

I purchased on 18 February 2018. In April 2018 the machine is inoperable. The Fisher & Paykel WA1068P1 was recommended by Choice Magazine and I wanted a reliable washing machine that worked and did what it is supposed to do. I purchased from The Good Guys Alexandria and paid extra for premium delivery and installation to minimise any possible issues.
The manual was read and the washing machine was operated according to instructions.The machine was level.The automatic water level option was used.
On use the first issue to become obvious is th...Read more

Purchased in 2013, were were a little worried about the push-button controls, having only ever owned rotary knob washers. Since that time, we've been very impressed with the washer performance. It senses the level of clothing in the bowl, and adjusts the water level accordingly. It's saved us a bit of money on water usage, and it's ability to pre-program washes based on the dirtiness of clothing, rinsing, soaking and drying options is virtually endless.
Clothes are cleaned and rinsed well - there's no soapy residue (as we've experienced with ...Read more

Frustrating that you can't fill the machine with water and pause or stop it for a few minutes - or longer - and start it when you want. The machine will drain the water out...They say it's a safety feature however it's quite a tall at almost 1m high at the front. Well I'm sorry if someone chooses to put their heads into the washing machine while it's filling - or stopped - who am I to stop them... Tells you how long left to go - which isn't accurate - and doesn't tell you what part of the cycle it's on eg wash/first rinse/second rinse/ or spin...Read more

I have had 2 previous F&P top loading washing machines.

The first "Eco-Active" model I sold to my mother when I had to downsize when moving into a unit. She totally loved it, as did I.

The second was the smaller version on the original and after approx 13 years of loyal service it started to get a little tired.

There was no hesitation in buying another F&P machine. In fact, I was a little sad to see my old machine go ... but ... I think I am a little in love with the new machine.

I have read some of the other reviews but can't agree. I have always been a laundry sorter and have never had a problem with lint.
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I love the capacity of this machine. Do not need to do so many loads as drum is so large. What would have been 1.5 loads only takes 1 load for this machine. Have read reports about not being to add in clothes but you can. Don't pause the machine just add before the spin. Maybe certain cycles you can do this. I can do this on regular. But my biggest gripe is the lint. I've read the Instructions about separating the lint givers and receivers but keep coming up with articles that need to have lint removed frequently. Have never had to use tape so ...Read more

We bought this washing machine to replace an Electrolux 7.5KG front loader one that died and was struggling with the volume of washing for a family of 4 with 2 boys.

We wanted the 10KG volume because we were doing so many loads of washing and it was taking a whole day to do washing on the weekend. With this change we've gone from 6 loads to 2.

On the machine itself (will get onto the top vs front loader issue in a second) its fine and does what you want with no issues and the build and finish quality seems to be good.

It fits a lot of ...Read more

This washing machine is the best after having a sensor machine, going from agitater then a sensor to agitater again I would never recommend a sensor machine ever they are a waste of money and water! we were recommended a sensor machine and wished we had never brought it from the start. This machine cleans within 40minutes and it's the quietist machine I've been around. You have more options with water levels soil levels and also has a echo wash if you like to save water. The noise for when it's finished isn't annoying and is loud enough to be h...Read more