Fisher & Paykel WashSmart WA8560G1 (8.5kg) Questions & Answers

Our F&P washing machine (WA8560G1) is now doing the same thing - now stops due to "out of balance" numerous times each load - I suspect the suspension rods may need replacing. Machine is not that old (out of warranty) and I would have thought the suspension rods should have lasted a little longer. With time off due to the current health crisis, I have some time to investigate and replace if necessary - replacement seems straight forward once new suspension rods are purchased.

It is problem apparently well known for it my neighbour got a technician and think he replaced 2 having same problem

Had my machine three years and no problems with any hoses.

Exactly the same thing just happened to us. Did you ever work out how to fix it?
Thanks

Although the user manual for this machine does not specifically provide instructions on this you should be able to spin only by advancing the wash cycle using the wash stage buttons. See page 12 of the user manual under the heading "To advance the wash cycle".
https://www.fisherpaykel.com/vault/pdfs/pdf_usecares/5999_NZ_QuickSmart_WashSmart_UG%20LR.pdf

I now have hardly any hand-wash only clothes or items any more as I just can't be bothered with lots of hand washing but usually if something needs hand-washing I do it while the machine is going through the wash cycle but I pause the cycle before it starts to spin and then just add the hand-washed item/s to the spin cycle - see page 15 in the manual for how to set the machine to automatically stop before going into the spin cycle.

Seems to be some kind of metal. I'm honestly not sure if it's stainless steel though

Just push the button until the light is next to spin and press start

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I did eventually work it out. Thanks again.

Thank you Dreena I also wanted to know about spin only option. Robyn

Replace the suspension rods

yes

Hi, there's no rhyme or reason why it should have stopped working but no sign of life is usually not a good thing. Try removing the plug and re-inserting or try another power point if possible. Other than that it will be a job for a service person

If water level set to automatic, try changing to med or high.

I must say when I resided in Victoria my washing always had a smell to it, but since moving inter state I have had nothing but awesome freshness. So I know it was the actual water supply that was an issue. could you have that problem??? I also regulate my own water level, and choose a setting that covers the wash. The machine will tend to economise on water level. But having a central agitator I get a great clean wash. So I hope your machine is ok. I would ring the company and ask a service person to check it out if it is under warranty. You may have a clogged hose and be getting back wash back in the machine.

Do a cold wash using a good dose of White Vinegar, about 200ml. Then each and every wash put the white vinegar in the softener dispenser it will be mixed with the water in the rinse cycle. This will keep you machine and pipes clean and also gets rid of any soap residue that is left after the wash. Coles or Woolies brand white vinegar $1.20 2lts.