Bought this machine thinking it would be efficient and quick. It is neither. I have to constantly, particularly using small loads change to the spin cycle to make it actually spin. As I speak it has now been 2 hours since my light load of whites was put in and despite changing the load to spin twice it still hasn't finished. The F&P techie who has been twice has told me they only work well on concrete floors. I have a wooden, well supported floor in an brand new laundry. It still doesn't work well. F&P couldn't care less.
Please don't waste your money, worst washing machine ever

Our clothing is being destroyed in this machine. Pilling on brand new items, lace being torn, grease type marks on clothes and lint all over clothing, first time I've ever used a lint brush! I had a machine for over 10 years prior with no issue, switched to a Samsung front loader and couldn't wait to get back to a Fisher and Paykel top loader... I'm so disappointed. I have spoke with Fisher and Paykel and they are being helpful and sending a technician out to look at the machine. Will keep you posted on outcome.

The best washing machine I ever had. A lot of people have problems because, they don't READ the instructions. Most of bad reviews I read on here were due to the owner not knowing their own product. If you watch the CD and read the error messages this machine tells you what to do in every situation. The 4th washing machine I've had and if they still made them, I'd buy the exact same model again. I have had it nearly 20 years only had pump changed twice and filter once.

TWe have had a near perfect run with this and we are heavy users with a big family. I would like to say that it hasn't missed a beat - that's nearly correct but I did have to replace the outlet pump after three years. No worries it was really easy and I just bought the parts on ebay. Apart from thats steady and reliable performance

We live in a small apartment so getting a 8.5 kg was a great option. It has more than 10 different cycles from sports, heavy to wool and delicate. It cleans and rise perfectly with minimum noise. We have been using it for almost a year a our clothing does not look wear out. My favorite features are the soil and spin speed options that this model offers.

The Fisher & Paykel top loader has been excellent so far. I have had it 6 months & no problems. Clothes come out washed properly on even the "quick wash" cycle plus it has heavier cycles for muddy footy gear etc. The delicates cycles seems good to. I'd recommend it.

We have had a very good run with Fisher and Paykel appliances but they got sold to Haier a few years back and its starting to show up in their models. Our top loader is very good and has not given us any trouble so far but it has a plasticky flimsiness that you didnt used to see. Will it last 20 years like the old ones? Highly unlikely but for now its doing good work. To be fair, we use it every day and it always works.

Short and Sweet version.
First one stopped after 2 months and was replaced after a week with a new one!
Now this one has "Out of Balance" fault, Even when we have emptied it, WTH!
Will not pass the 28 min mark and now we have to wait 2 weeks til a service representative turns up!
Who do they pay to get top marks in choice and canstar?
I still don't think they wash the clothes properly, always marks are left!
Washing machines are a long term investment and should work for 10 years or more,

Well they used too!!!!!

I love my new washing machine, I can wash most of my clothes in 2-3 loads. It has a great capacity and all sorts of functions and cycles suitable for cotton, wool and delicate fabrics as well. It was recommended by Choice Magazine and I trust them, that spurred my initial choice. The machine is quiet. I bought it from Appliances online and it was delivered within a few days. They also took my old washing machine away for recycling! I would also recommend it!

This is our third Fisher and Paykel and while I agree with others that the quality is not a good as it used to be, it is still very good. Our boys just check anything in the is washer and it always churns through. The user interface is absolutely simple and the results are always reliable. I dont know if it will last like the old ones but I think the brand is still good compared to others

We bought this based on the long service and reliability of our previous Fisher and Paykel washer. Well things have changed! I knew as soon as we got it that the build quality was not the same and recently its taking little nips out of things so there is a snag point somewhere inside. This is honestly a pretty crappy washer compared to the old days. It works but you can tell there is no way it will put in the long service like the old days due to its cheap construction, Just OK

Got F&P WA8560P1 (even waited for it from Sydney because Good guys ran out of stock!) because I saw its high rating. We were disappointed because the manual is NOT EASY to understand.
1.) It mentioned about resetting the washer to default setting - BUT it doesn't mention what the DEFAULT setting of the washer is!
2.) Buttons are not user friendly though the machine looks sturdy and robust. Adjusting washer options IS A PAIN - PERHAPS A VERY INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL WILL EASE THE PAIN OF ADJUSTING THE MACHINE. FOR EXAMPLE, just turning the DELAY START was a mystery by following the manual.

This washing machine cleans and washes clothes great. It doesn't wear out the clothes and it is quiet once the door is close. The only thing I dislike is that it auto drains the water unless you put it on pause. In an older previous model the washing machine could be switched off and soaked the clothes. With this model if you turn it off it will auto drain which is frustrating and a feature you can't turn off. It has been a while since I bought a washing machine and I wish I had known that auto drain was a thing. Other than that the machine is great and I have had no issues. It is very simple to use!

I am happy with my new washing machine that I have purchased for a growing family of 4. I can fit lots and lots of clothing in this 8.5 kg. I previously owned a 5 kg washer. It makes a big difference and I would recommend it for growing family needs. Good length of cycle and clothes come out clean and less creased. It is not that noisy when spinning.

I was on holidays and stayed in a serviced apartment which had this washing machine. I was very impressed with all the features, like the length of the cycle, how quiet it is when washing and the quality of the washed load. When I came back to Sydney I started looking for the same product & found one in the 2nds World. I am very happy with my new washer!

Wash options meet our needs and the whole wash cycle is very quite. The only issue is that all liquid or powder soap has no soap dispenser within the top of the cover as earlier models had. You can certainly load this up with queen bed linen plus other whites an accepts the load with ease. Prefer to nominate the water level and not the auto water level.