How many litres does my washing machine use ?

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#302358 17-Nov-2022 12:52

I need to figure out how many litres my Fisher and Paykel Quicksmart 6kg washing machine uses on the Low Med and High settings. Google didn't turn much up so I wondered if someone here will know. It doesn't have to be exact, I am trying to re waterproof some gear and it wants me to wash one full bottle of the product in about 40L of water, and I have no idea which water fill setting to use.

Anyone know?

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#2997436 17-Nov-2022 12:56

Just redirect the drain hose into a large bucket, run a cycle and see how much comes out.

Recent machines auto sense the water level.

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#2997438 17-Nov-2022 13:01

Maybe you could ring F&P and ask them.

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#2997453 17-Nov-2022 13:36

Or just pour 40 litres into the washing machine, make a note of where the water comes up to, and then watch when it fills to on low, then medium.

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#2997454 17-Nov-2022 13:36

This (page 80) says a 6kg (medium) F+P uses

High 82 litres

Medium high 65 litres

Medium 52 litres

Medium low 38 litres

Low 25 litres

https://usermanual.wiki/Fisher-And-Paykel/FisherAndPaykel517735UsersManual406366.634386564/html#pf8

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#2997461 17-Nov-2022 13:41

wellygary:

This (page 80) says a 6kg (medium) F+P uses

High 82 litres Medium high 65 litres Medium 52 litres Medium low 38 litres Low 25 litres

https://usermanual.wiki/Fisher-And-Paykel/FisherAndPaykel517735UsersManual406366.634386564/html#pf8

Thanks, I went through my user manual and didn't see it. Never thought to search for a service manual.

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#2997485 17-Nov-2022 14:16

duckDecoy:
I am trying to re waterproof some gear and it wants me to wash one full bottle of the product in about 40L of water,

What is this, and how does it work? Just curious, if it's something that seals up clothing how would it not also gum up the washing machine?

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#2997497 17-Nov-2022 15:23

wellygary:

This (page 80) says a 6kg (medium) F+P uses

High 82 litres Medium high 65 litres Medium 52 litres Medium low 38 litres Low 25 litres

https://usermanual.wiki/Fisher-And-Paykel/FisherAndPaykel517735UsersManual406366.634386564/html#pf8

Wow that is a lot. Probably the sum of more than one rinse/wash cycles? The OP may want to only get one cycle through otherwise it might undo the point of the waterproofing exercise.

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#2997499 17-Nov-2022 15:34

neb:
duckDecoy:

I am trying to re waterproof some gear and it wants me to wash one full bottle of the product in about 40L of water,

What is this, and how does it work? Just curious, if it's something that seals up clothing how would it not also gum up the washing machine?

Product I used in the past was Nikwax - which is a chemical wash that enhances water resistance. I think it works best with a iron or tumble dry. Though you would need to check your garment on this. Pretty sure it is safe for your washing machine.

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#2997513 17-Nov-2022 16:44

johno1234:

wellygary:

This (page 80) says a 6kg (medium) F+P uses

High 82 litres Medium high 65 litres Medium 52 litres Medium low 38 litres Low 25 litres

https://usermanual.wiki/Fisher-And-Paykel/FisherAndPaykel517735UsersManual406366.634386564/html#pf8

Wow that is a lot. Probably the sum of more than one rinse/wash cycles? The OP may want to only get one cycle through otherwise it might undo the point of the waterproofing exercise.

Nope, according to that manual, that's how much it uses per fill. A wash with a wash and rinse will use twice that.

Top Loaders use a lot more water than front loaders. But yep, you're right, maybe just running the chemical through on the rinse program only.

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#2997590 17-Nov-2022 18:19

Why not find a container (sink or bath?) that holds 40l and soak the gear in that? Or, depending on the amount of gear you want to treat, 20l and half the bottle of product.

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