Fisher & Paykel WashSmart WA8060G1 (8kg) Questions & Answers

Had a similar problem. F&P customer service rep said it could be something to do with the motherboard in the machine. The cost of getting someone out to look at it was too expensive so we ended up buying a new LG Machine last weekend. Hope you have better luck!

I left it a few hours plugged it in and turned it on and Hey Presto!!! working again. I was very much relieved.

We had a similar problem during the (brief) life of our F&P washer. We fixed the problem by purchasing a new washer. (NOT F&P).

sorry, don't know

I have the same problem.
Has anyone replayed

Blocked pump

If the water temperature entering the machine is below 20C the hot valve turns on to enable a minimum temp to allow the detergent to work correctly.
Detergent contains enzymes which need approx 20C to 'wake up'.
This can be changed, you will need to contact F&P to find out how.
Be aware if this is turned off you may have clothes not cleaning correctly because the enzymes did not activate.

the keylock comes n from the start of the first spin cycle and will remain locked until the wash is finished.
This is a safety feature.
If this happens before a wash is started, call an F&P technician.

Washer may not be level.- Check the washer is level and does not rock in any direction.
Too much water for the load -Ensure an appropriate water level is selected for the load size (or select ‘Auto’ water level).

Thank you for clarifying that aspect regarding the feet finding their own 'level'.
One further question if you may assist - is that one of the rear feet has tension (spring like) when pressure is applied to the bottom of the foot, the other rear foot has no tension and pushes into the machine quite freely with zero resistance.
I presume this would require repair?

Not really an answer, but on this page, user says she interrupts the normal cycle (raising lid) and puts clothes in just before final spin...I too would like a 'spin only' cycle.Am thinking of buying this machine, perhaps F &P have a solution for when hand washing is preferable, using spin-only in machine.

Not really an answer, but on this page, user interrupts the normal cycle (raising lid) and puts clothes in just before final spin...I too would like a 'spin only' cycle.Am thinking of buying this machine, perhaps F &P have an answer,

Hi there! I'm probably not qualified to answer your query as I haven't experienced this problem but these are my initial thoughts:
* The Omo shouldn't be the problem - unless you are using powder as opposed to liquid. The Good Guys sales tech told me that liquid was better. I have used Earth Choice (a tad cheaper than Omo) without any hassles.
* Each wash I choose the water level according to load size. Perhaps if you are relying on the Auto level feature & your load is considerable there may not be an adequate level of water for washing resulting in the watermark ring? I mention this as my previous Fisher & Paykel Aquasmart automatically chose a smaller amount of water for each load than I would have liked.
*I was also advised to remove the middle agitator every 6 months to clean and clear the base of the machine from lint. Could there be a build up of lint (easily shedded by towels; toweling sports socks etc) that is unable to escape and consequently forms a ring?
* You mention it is a dirty ring so I am unable to ascertain if you are washing exceptionally dirty clothing; greasy or oily etc. I would be tempted to try a tad of Gumption or a paste of bicarb of soda and vinegar on a toothbrush to try and remove the dirty ring.
*Alternatively you could contact the Fisher and Paykel hotline which is listed at the back of the instruction manual.
Good Luck!

Just select quick wash last of the was cycle icons. The 38 minute cycle is the quick was cycle.. Normal cycle is 47 minutes, go figure...