Check that the pump motor isn't clogged -
Go into 'Diagnostic mode'
Press and hold Water Temperature Down button, then press Power On. The Display will change to Diagnostic Mode.
In this mode 6 min wash LED should be on
Spin LED should be on
Low water level LED should be on
Pushing the 'REGULAR' wash button should turn the pump on and off. If there is water in the bowl (add some from bucket) - it should flow out when the LED is on - if it doesn't - the pump is jammed (usually coins).
If it is -
disconnect the power
turn the machine upside down
The pump is secured by a lever on the side of the pump fitting -it's pretty obvious, pull the lever away from the pump (but first disconnect the power cable - just pull the green connector and the earth connection) - and rotate the pump motor so that it disengages and lift out - remove rubbish - teddy bear's eyes, cufflinks, keys, coins, and bits of old rug - make sure that the rotor on the pump rotates freely, and that there is nothing left in the cavity.
Replace pump - rotating it until it is back into its original
position.
Reconnect the power cable
Put the machine upright
and it should be fine.
Bye the way - Fisher and Paykel washing machines MUST be turned off at the wall when you are finished - especially in humid environments - failure to do do results in eventual destruction of the 'out of balance' switch and/or the motor position detector. Both are expensive and unnecessary repairs. Being 'always on' also wastes money and electricity (even though there is no light which warns you that it is in fact ON!).
(other useful buttons in Diagnostic mode) -
Wash Temp down - Cold water valve
Wash temp up - Hot water valve.
Reaching under the top splash sheet - to the right - you will feel the 'out of balance' switch - pushing it away from the tub should make the 4 min wash LED come on (push the whole tub to the right hand rear corner).
If you have a friendly F and P installer, ask for the 'Diagnostic Info Sheet' - it's about 10 pages long).
hugh@austrop.org.au
August 2006