This washing machine is fantastic. It is reliable, quiet & easy to operate. Clothes are thoroughly cleaned & rinsed without leaving them twisted, creased or quickly worn-out, whether washing delicate items or heavily soiled work clothes. The best thing is I no longer need to do hand washing. Id recommend this washing machine, without hesitation.

It does the work well, been only using it with cold water.
But after 6 months of using it i found dripping water coming out near the top loader not much but anoying, it doesnt effect the use but it is not safe either. Anyway still using it untill now.

We purchased this machine to replace an aging Fisher & Paykel model and we are very happy with it as a replacement.

Installation and levelling took longer than I would have liked but once it was finally installed it has excelled in every wash type. Definitely a winner! Go out and buy one!

Easy to use and self explanatory functions. Great visual timer of time remaining. Can set a delay start so if someone's getting in the shower or if you won't be back for a few hours. Also has a soak mode which is great for stains. Fairly quiet and no concerning shaking during spin cycle. Great spin and clothes come out less damp than other machines.

This easy to use machine has taken the hard out of doing my washing ..easy clear choice panel means I can set and forget . It's very quite and didn't jump around, my clothes never get tangled and are spun throughly so dry quickly ..I'm glad I've updated from my front loader

The best automatic washing machine with easy to load clothes. With the finned agitator the clothes never get tangled unlike the Samsung washing machines. Bought it after Samsung recalled its washing machine over safety issues. Has very little noise when spinning. The detergent and fabric conditioner compartment are easy to fill. It senses weights and doesn't go unless equally distributed. Good safety features

I have had this washing machine for nearly two months now and really happy with it so far.
When my Kleenmaid machine stopped working after 24 years of service, I want to buy a washing machine that took up less floor space and with more washing options. I did my research and decided on the F & P 8.5 kg Washsmart.
This machine has a soft fin agitator, ample wash cycles and spins the clothes to almost dry. I love the delay start which means I can set the machine to wash when electricity is cheapest and the wash will be ready to hang out to dry when I get out of bed of a morning.
Very easy to operate and pretty quiet when running.

this machine does everything you should expect from a washing machine. I use the soak cycle regularly and the quick option is handy for a light wash. The clothes are almost dry when the spin cycle has finished which is a real bonus. The lid locks for safety but is easy to open if required. Not noisy, although the spin cycle sounds like a jet aircraft taking off !!! I found the service centre very helpful if you have any questions. This is my second Fisher & Paykel and would not hesitate to buy another in the future

After using my new Fisher & Paykel 8.5kg top loader for a week now, I am really impressed. My old washing machine was very noisy but the F&P is really quiet. It's not the prettiest appliance on the market (no see-through lid or other cosmetic whistles and bells) but does the job very efficiently. I love the soft close lid and the control panel is easy to use. I was delighted to read in the instruction manual that it self-cleans its lint filter during the spin cycle of every wash. Bonus! Very happy with my purchase.

I purchased from Appliances On Line on 1st July 2017. Good price ($765) Delivered next day for free & that was a Saturday... and they took my old 14.5 year old F&P Eco 712 machine away also for free)
A small problem with a kinked CW inlet hose slowed me down to start but i sorted out pretty quickly. Best things i like about this new model:
- very quiet (my old machine was quiet... this even more so)
- The spin cycle goes longer now.... and its worth it. The clothes are so dry before you even hang them out. Really a significant improvement.
- The wash is cleaner than my older Eco 711
I haven't looked at all the 'user' adjustments yet as i haven't needed to. Its early days but very happy so far.

Cleans clothing well when used in regular (NOT water saving) mode. Load size is good, it's a lot quieter than other top loaders I have previously owned. A number of different options for washing including one for sheets. Can be a bit rough on clothing depending on the mode used. I found water usage quite standard compared to my old top loader. A good option if you have a large family.

Good washing machine with larger loads.easy to wash all the clothes of a family at one go..its big tub fits maximum clothes and good space for detergent also.works fine and smoothly.it is good for the family of 4 and above.very useful for bigger families as they took all in one go.

After having a front loader for so many years, we are extremely happy with our purchase of this top loader. For a family of 5 it manages our quantity of washing perfectly. It is extremely easy to use with my most fave feature is the delay feature. We wash delicates and heavy duty work wear and everything comings up great. It is quiet when in use and after the long cycles of a front loader the 47min cycle is just fantastic. Has the ability to wash hot, warm and cool washes. Highly recommended

My first F & P machine was perfect and was installed professionally by F & P technicians in Sydney. When I moved to the country I purchased a top loader F & P without an agitator, which was a monster for tying clothes in knots, damaging clothes and leaving heaps of lint. Thankfully it clapped out after 5 years but proved to be inefficient and costly.
My new F & P 8.5 top loader is almost as good as my first machine. [which had an extra rinse option and a favorites option which I liked]. However my new model has auto water level and a timer and washes well in a short time. Unfortunately it wasnt installed by F & P technicians but the delivery men who installed it, assured me that it is fine!

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so i bought this 8.5kg fisher pakel washsart from harvey norman for 690 from 780
very happy sofar it's very quiet, very minimal water use and the 1000rpm spin drys the clothes very quietly unlike my old hoover/simpson 7kg which refused to die
thought why not treat myself to a new unit

not disappointed (sofar)

The first 5.5kg Fisher n Paykel lasted 10 and was still going when I gave it away. The next Fisher n Paykel 7kg only lasted 4.5 years.
I took out the extended 5 year waranty hoping it will out last that period.
Overall this new machine is going very well and happy with it so far.

Purchased to replace my 13 year old F&P top loader. Has worked faultlessly and is a little quieter than it's predecessor. Over the years F&P changes have seen the footprint reduce and this model takes up quite a bit less space and has now provided somewhere for the clothes airing rack to live when it's not in use. Only negative - if you could call it that - is that I can't tell where in the cycle the wash is up to (if I wanted to add something after the load has started).

My clothes are washed and rinsed very well. It is so quiet, you can hardly tell it is running. I love this machine, it even has a countdown telling you how long to go before it is finished. I also love the AUTO feature on the water level as it adjusts it automatically for you. The operation pad on the machine is so easy to use, I would highly recommend this Washing Machine .