Updated 6 Jul 2018
Fisher & Paykel
WL1068P1
Snapshot: The Fisher & Paykel WL1068P1 top-loader has a 10kg capacity and hot + cold connections. How well does it clean your clothes?
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Test results
Overall score
Dirt removal
Rinsing
Gentleness
Water efficiency
Spin efficiency
Good points
- Good at dirt removal.
- Excellent at rinsing.
- OK water efficiency.
- Good spin efficiency.
- Hot + cold tap connections.
- Has "favourite" cycle.
But
- Just OK gentleness.
- Has no hand-washable or machine-washable woollens cycle.
How we test
Our test is based on the standard AS/NZS 2040:1998, and was completed using machines filled with 3.5kg loads.
Overall score includes:
Dirt removal (50%): Calculated according to a formula in the standard, which reduces the score in proportion to the variability of dirt removal over a range of test swatches in the wash load.
Water efficiency (10%): Based on the amount of water used in the whole cycle, per kg of clothes.
Rinse performance (20%): Based on the amount of detergent residues after rinsing.
Spin efficiency (10%): Calculated from the amount of water remaining (per kg) in the damp clothes.
Gentleness (10%): Calculated from the amount of wear on easily frayed squares of cloth.
Noise (dBA) is the loudest reading (spin).
Wash cycle time (min) is the normal or regular cycle on the cold setting.
Annual running cost ($) assumes one “normal” wash cycle per day and electricity at 26c/kWh.
Price is from a December 2018 survey.
Key data
Model
Avg price
Type
Agitator style
Origin
Specifications
Size
Claim capacity (kg)
Dimensions HxWxD (cm)
Minimum water pressure (kPa)
Maximum hot water inlet temp (°C)
Noise (dBA)
Wash cycle time (min)
Water use (L/wash)
Coldest wash (°C)
Annual running cost ($)
Test cycle
Energy & water label data
Energy label cycle
Energy label consumption (kWh/yr)
Energy label - stars
Water label consumption (L)
Water label - stars
Features
Delay timer
Selectable spin-speed
Tap connections
Auto-sensing water level
Lint filter
Fast wash
Extra rinse
Wool cycle - machine washable
Wool - hand washable
Out-of-balance correction
Add items
Child lock door
Child lock controls
More Info
Notes
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Member reviews
"Model WL8060PI"
22 Dec 2018, Ed H.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
This is no doubt the worst washing machine we've ever had. Linting, dirt spots, very long and inefficient wash cycle. We're getting rid of it and buying another brand.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
"Total waste of money"
24 Jul 2018, Darren J.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
This washing machine is the most expensive but also the worst washing machine that I've ever purchased. We had 2 out of-box-failures when delivered/installed. Often clothes come out dirty and covered in lint. Parts of the clothes actually come out dry - they haven't touched water. To get a decent wash we have to manipulate the programmes - select sheets, heavy wash, eco turned, off for everything, otherwise clothes still come out dirty. I'm going to sell this and buy something else. Avoid like the plague. F&P want nothing to do with it, claiming its fine. There's nothing good about this machine
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
