How To Drum Clean Fisher And Paykel

Caring for Your Washer

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When You Have Finished Using Your Washer

Unplug the machine from the power socket.
Wipe around the door and in the rubber gasket to remove any remaining water and foreign matter.
Turn off the taps to prevent the chance of flooding should a hose burst

Cleaning Your Washer

Before you start cleaning your washer, ensure that it is disconnected from the power (ie unplug the machine from the power socket).

Cleaning The Control Panel and Outer Surfaces of The Washer

Use a soft damp cloth to wipe all surfaces, then wipe dry. Avoid using chemical or scouring cleaners, as these will damage the paint and plastic surfaces of your washer.

Cleaning The Dispenser Drawer

It is recommended that you clean the dispenser drawer regularly, especially if you use fabric softener.

Dispenser drawer

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Topside

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Underside

To remove the drawer from the machine, pull it open, push down on the tab (A) behind the rear compartments and pull it out from the machine.
To disassemble the drawer, first remove the compartment inserts for 'MAIN WASH Liquid' and 'FABRIC SOFTENER' (B).
Turn the drawer upside down. Locate the tab labelled 'REMOVE' (C). Press down on it and towards the drawer front while pulling the front of the drawer away from the tab.
These three parts can now be hand-washed in hot tap water and dried with a soft cloth. Reassemble and place back in the machine.

The drawers are not dishwasher safe. Ensure the dispenser drawers are reassembled correctly to the machine. Any mis-assembly or damage to the parts could result in malfunction of the product.

Cleaning The Inside of Your Washer

It is important that you regularly clean the inside of your washer using the 'Drum Clean' cycle. After 100 cycles the

icon will flash every time you turn your washer on to remind you to do this. If your washer starts to smell this is a sign that you should complete a 'Drum Clean' cycle. We recommend that you do not have any items in the washer when you run this cycle.

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'Drum Clean' cycle

To Clean The Inside of Your Washer:

We recommend using a drum cleaning product specifically designed for front loading washing machines. (Follow the manufacturer's instructions.)
Press 'POWER' to turn your washer on and select the 'Drum Clean' cycle.
Touch to start the cycle.

Cleaning The Drum And The Door

Use a soft damp cloth to wipe the door, cleaning any water marks or residue off it.
Wipe the rubber seal around the door. Remove any items or lint accumulating in the bottom of the seal catchment and wipe out any water accumulated here. If this is not cleaned out, unpleasant odours will develop.
If the drum has any residual dirt or lint stuck to it, remove this and wipe the drum clean.
Do not leave any metal objects in the drum as these may rust and cause staining.

Cleaning The Hoses

Each inlet hose has a filter in it, preventing any solid contaminants in the water from entering your washing machine. Occasionally you should disconnect the water inlet hoses where they connect to the taps, check these for any build up of dirt and wash the filters out.

Nappy Sanitisers/Bleach

Nappy sanitisers and bleach are very corrosive to metal surfaces. DO NOT tip the contents of a nappy bucket into your machine. Rinse and wring items out thoroughly before placing them in the machine.

Leave the door of your washer open when it is not in use to allow the washer to dry out, otherwise it will develop unpleasant odours. Ensure that children and pets are kept away from the washer when the door is left open so they cannot be accidentally trapped inside.

Do not attempt to remove any part of the machine aside from the detergent dispenser, water hoses, and the pump filter. No other parts are designed to be removed from the machine for cleaning.

Cleaning The Pump Filter

The pump has a filter to trap foreign objects that enter the washer along with clothing. The pump filter can be accessed from the front of the washer. This should be cleaned out approximately once a month.

To Clean The Filter:

Turn the power off and unplug the machine.
Use a coin to open the filter cover. Place the edge of the coin into the slot and tilt upwards whilst levering the cover open.
Unhook the pump outlet hose and pull it out (about 150mm). Remove the plug and allow any water (approximately 250ml) to drain into a shallow dish.
After the draining process is complete, replace the plug into the hose and refit the hose back into the housing.
Remove the filter by turning anti-clockwise (A). Clean and rinse under a tap. Check the pump filter cavity for any further obstruction.
Replace the filter by turning clockwise until the turning handle stops in the vertical position, and cannot be turned further (A).
Close the filter cover.

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Drain residual water

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Removing/replacing filter

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Turn filter clockwise until turning handle stops in vertical position and tabs meet

Detergent Advice

If unpleasant odours are noticeable from your washer, it is possible that not enough detergent is being used for the soil level of your loads. Run a 'Drum Clean' cycle and either buy better quality detergent or use a higher dose. If you are using an 'Eco' detergent, alternate this with a mainstream one.
Add the detergent BEFORE starting the cycle, close the dispenser and do not open it while the cycle is running.
If you find foam leaking from your washer, check if you are using a low sudsing or front loader detergent when using 'Manual Dose'. Check the quantity you are using against the manufacturer's recommended dosage.