Washing machine bowl clean Fisher & Paykel SmartDrive washing machine

In this video I will show you how to carry out a washing machine bowl clean. Cleaning the inner and outer bowls on a Fisher & Paykel SmartDrive Washing Machine.
If you are noticing a musty smell from your washing machine or haven’t carried out a clean internally then this video will be for you.
0:00 Intro
0:12 Fisher & Paykel SmartDrive versions
0:46 Step 1 turn off power and unplug washing machine
0:58 Step 2 Remove agitator
1:37 Step 3 Unscrew the top deck
2:34 Step 4 Remove bias spring
2:50 Step 5 Remove neck ring
3:08 Step 6 Remove inner bowl
3:39 Step 7 Cleaning inner bowl
4:14 Step 8 Cleaning agitator
4:40 Step 9 Cleaning outer bowl - Really Dirty!
8:35 Step 10 Reassembly
9:38 Outro

[@MannixGarage]

This machines pretty grubby, hope you find the cleaning instructions useful - this video is for a Fisher & Paykel SmartDrive washing machine 😊

[@taratitipene6692]

Hi - what model please. Mine is Model WA80T65GW1 8kg, and the inner bowl is not coming out.

[@kerryking7003]

Perfect, great video. I've just stripped my Fisher & Paykel SmartDrive washing machine down, and now it's clean as a whistle. I reckon this video save me A$100+ :) :) :)

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks for the comment glad to hear your machine is nice and clean. Hopefully it wasnt as dirty as mine 🙂

[@jeremysmyth5978]

Great video, thanks. Our washing machine is now clean and running smoothly.

[@MannixGarage]

Hey great to hear that the video has helped. They can get quite grubby after a while of use. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@guyb6665]

Incredibly satisfying to watch. Seems like F&P have madr a pretty user friendly machine for maintenance/repair

[@MannixGarage]

Yes they are pretty good for maintenance, someone can easily check pump for blockage, clean the bowl etc. However the main control boards could be an issue if there is a fault there. Definitely a good washing machine👍. Thanks for watching and take care 🙂

[@PatrickGalbraith]

thank you! I did this today after a week or two of my wife saying the washer smelled moldy. It wasn't as much cleaning as what yours required, but I used the pressure washer and it went smoothly. The primary issue I think was the nasty water at the bottom of the outer bowl/casing. I used a giant syringe to suck that up, scrubbed, and bleached it.

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks for the comment, glad you found the video useful glad to hear you cleaned your machine, the pressure washer definitely makes the job quicker 🙂. Another thing you can try to stop the musty/moldy smell is just leave the lid open after a wash that can help dry the bowl and close again later.

[@taratitipene6692]

Is it just me, but I could not remove the inner tub.

[@LynnetteMesic-ng1cr]

Wow! Absolutely amazing! I wish you could come over and do mine. 😊 I wanted to know how to clean the agitator, now I know. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@LynnetteMesic-ng1cr]

So help, Thank you so much.😊

[@MannixGarage]

No worries happy to help. It is surprising how dirty washing machines can get so always good to know how to clean this model out. Thanks for the comment much appreciated 🙂🙂👍

[@paulooo41]

My machine is now clean and runs like a dream. Thanks!

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks for the comment, great to hear the video was helpful and another clean machine as a result 😀. Take care thanks for watching

[@virginiagordon4155]

This is one of the most eye opening cleaning videos I have ever seen. I had never thought to cleanb my machine other than with the white vinegar rinse cycle and a wipe over with a dettol wipe. Within moments of watching it, I paused at each step and found this gentleman's advice to be so clear I could work through and clean every part of my machine as he did. I am in a state of shock. I live in Sydney where everyone now has mould problems and things smelling - I am thrilled to have conquered something I would never have imagined I could do. And oh so easy thank you very much. I also should say I have found Fisher and Paykel products to be amazing. This wachine machine was so easy to install - i bought it at a time it came with a video in a cassette!! Which explained what to do - and amazingly it worked so quickly - and I have never ever had to have it repaired. Thank you again and hats off to this gentleman for such clarity and lack of fuss.

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks so much for this lovely comment I really do appreciate that. Happy to hear that you have cleaned your machine. Another tip is leave the lid open after a wash that helps to keep the bowl dry and hopefully wont get moldy. Thanks for watching and take care 🙂👍

[@virginiagordon4155]

Appreciate you taking the time - I already do that and think it has made a huge difference. I have also started using a product called DampFree which has a hanger product to capture water in the air and I hang that alongside the machine to ensure the space is healthier.@@MannixGarage

[@MrNelg19]

Thank you so much. I own a Fisher & Paykel washing machine that I bought, *SECOND HAND* back in *2009.* And your method for disassembly, cleaning and reassembly worked!

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, glad to hear you found the video helpful, good job for getting your machine cleaned and hopefully not as dirty as mine. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@moshepac]

Mate, such a good video explaining exactly how to wash or clean it out. Much appreciated!

[@MannixGarage]

No worries, glad to hear the video has helped! Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 🙂🎄

[@angiehall2698]

Just followed your excellent video and cleaned our washing machine. Thank you!

[@MannixGarage]

Appreciate the comment, glad to hear that the video has helped you clean your machine. Another good job done! Happy New Year, cheers 🙂👍

[@vishwajith100]

Many Thanks to you Mannix! I’ve got a broken agitator in our washing machine. Thought it was big job but after your video, just 2 mins thing. Thanks again!!

[@MannixGarage]

Hey thanks for the comment, no worries glad to hear the video helped. Hopefully you got a replacement agitator, you can sometimes find those second hand. Cheers 🙂

[@skux]

thank you brother! just cleaned ours following this guide and it looks good as new :) much appreciated

[@MannixGarage]

No worries glad to hear the video helped 🙂 have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@craigrik2699]

what an awesome vid, thank you thank you thank you very much brother! I have tried to find 'cleaning' vids for washing machines before but never seen you ... off to watch the Crusaders play the Force (here in Perth 20 Apr 24) and will clean out my washing machine tomorrow, cheers again

[@MannixGarage]

Hey no worries at all bro. Enjoy the game and hopefully a good result to give you that motivation to clean your washing machine tomorrow! When I worked in IT I used to look after the computers for the Hurricanes. Take care and appreciate the comment 🏉🙂

[@user-pv5xd3ch1x]

Thank you so much from New Caledonia !

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks for the comment, very much appreciated and happy to hear from a viewer in New Caledonia 🙂

[@TheMagicOfReality1]

Thank you. Excellent video 👍👍

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks so much for the comment, thanks for watching 🙂🙂

[@taratitipene6692]

Thank you so much. I poured vinegar over the tooth shaft like you suggested and it was so satisfying to finally lift the inner bowl out. This task was on my to-do-list, so I'm really pleased to have ticked it off. Thank you again.

[@MannixGarage]

So glad to hear you got the inner bowl out, its a good feeling when you can do bits and pieces like that and a job on the to do list is ticked off. Its also good to see the comments from viewers helping others. Thanks for watching and appreciate the comments. 🙂👍

[@taratitipene6692]

@@MannixGarage yes my thoughts exactly. It was a job well done and satisfying to finally lift the inner bowl out, and yes, it was marked off on my to-do-list. Thank you, again.

[@Royalpritpal]

Very detailed video. Keep it up.

[@MannixGarage]

Hey thanks for the comment, some laundry DIY for a change, which was needed the machine was very dirty. Hope you and the family are well take care 🙂

[@michaelstevens109]

What a good and informative video !!! Well done sir

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks so much for watching and the comment, glad to hear the video is useful 🙂

[@fastbike9845]

You can also remove the lid, makes the other parts of the job easier and you can clean the top deck properly. Older models will have an out-of-balance detection lever (would be visible at around 2:22) so be careful not to snap that off. Finally while you have the inner bowl out, undo the three screws in the bottom of it and remove the drive dog so you can clean the gunge that will be hiding in there.

[@taratitipene6692]

Thank you!

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks for the additional info very handy to know much appreciated. 👍🙂 Happy New Year

[@QalinaCom]

Kia Ora! Thank you very much for providing some kiwi ingenuity, very helpful and well explained. You save people money! I will never buy a second hand washing machine LOL

[@MannixGarage]

Kia Ora! yes us kiwis are good at DIY and saving money. The second hand washer will be fine as long as you give it a good clean 👍 Thanks for watching and the comment, Ka kite

[@SElav8]

Thanks Bud done and dusted ,pressure washers overkill bit helped me heaps.

[@MannixGarage]

Hey no worries thanks for the comment, glad the video helped and you got your washing machine cleaned and sorted. 🙂🙂

[@gjauckland4287]

Super helpful. Thank you for this video 😊

[@MannixGarage]

No worries at all, glad the video has helped and I hope your washing machine is now nice and clean! Take care and thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@gjauckland4287]

@@MannixGarage Yes! Machine is now fresh and clean. Super thanks again. Take care.

[@alicerae1485]

Super helpful, thanks so much!

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks for watching glad the video helped you clean your washing machine. 👍🙂

[@MegaSureshock]

Perfect guide, cheers.

[@MannixGarage]

Hey thanks for the comment, glad it was helpful. :)

[@Super5Ss5-dx7zp]

Super nice and easy steps Thanks

[@MannixGarage]

No worries at all glad you found the video helpful 🙂 Thanks for watching take care 👍

[@bethderr1443]

Super helpful thank you

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, thanks for the comment glad to hear that the video was helpful, definitely a worthwhile job to get done on the washing machine 🙂👍 Take care

[@jeromecillo1682]

Love this!!!

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks so much

[@tommyshelby4002]

Thank you for the video

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks for watching and happy to help. Take Care 🙂

[@leighgreenwood3331]

Cheers mate 👍🏼🍻

[@MannixGarage]

No worries at all, thanks for watching and feedback 🙂

[@noelpeterson5591]

I have the same Washing machine. I removed the bowl last week it was full of crap like hair clips & sope scum it took me about an hour a half to get it clean.👍

[@MannixGarage]

Hey yeah its amazing how much crap gets collected in the washing machine. We have two dogs and wash pet blankets and the hair collects up, so giving the machine a clean is a good thing to do every now and again. Thanks for watching glad to hear you got your washing machine all cleaned up 🙂

[@ryderearlesroblox8620]

What’s the name and breed of your dogs?

[@ajiboyekemikemi6104]

This is very nice

[@MannixGarage]

No worries thanks for watching and hope you found the video useful 🙂👍

[@taratitipene6692]

You are so awesome

[@MannixGarage]

You are most welcome hope the video helped 🙂 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@JS50108]

Great video 👍 I have the same kind of machine. I think I bought it in 2004?? Still it’s working great. Now I have to find a sunny day to get this job done. I am expecting a lot of crap in it but no bad smell yet 😂

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there thanks for the comment. Yes they are good washing machines I hope you don't find your machine as dirty as mine 😅

[@AlexAlex-bm1xx]

You encouraged me to do same. 👍

[@MannixGarage]

Another clean washing machine, good to hear and thanks for watching. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 🎄🙂

[@AlexAlex-bm1xx]

@@MannixGarage Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

[@bz3844]

THANK YOU!!!

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks appreciate the comment, cheers 👍🙂

[@lukekneebone9831]

Your one is actually a phase 9 which is a yellow module. Phase 9 was produced from 2011 to present, if you look at the label tucked behind the panel where C & H labels for the hoses are, on the serial number, there is 2 letters that represent the date and year of manufacture.

[@MannixGarage]

Hi Luke, thanks for letting me know 😊. I think I purchased the machine in around 2014 so that makes sense.

[@sik19999]

😃Thankyou so much👍

[@MannixGarage]

Thanks for watching, hope you have a nice clean washing machine now 🙂👍

[@mexicaburialhallucinations666]

Mate thankssssss

[@roflolwtfomg]

Thank you for this. I was wondering why my washing machine was making my whites dirty

[@MannixGarage]

No worries a good washing machine clean will help you get your whiters brighter 🙂. Thanks for watching

[@johnhuston3082]

Nice vid! followed but after taking out the inner bowl , I can hear water sloshing about in it (rolling about on the grass) - but I cannot see any way to remove that water ?

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, thanks for watching. Someone mentioned in the comments and I think it could be related to your query "Finally while you have the inner bowl out, undo the three screws in the bottom of it and remove the drive dog so you can clean the gunge that will be hiding in there." If you have already put the machine back together perhaps just put it on the list to do next time you do a clean. Hope that helps take care 👍👍🙂

[@DavidKlaw]

I have a very similar, if not the same, Fisher & Paykel. After following your instructions here to clean the inner bowl, it looks as though a lot blackish buildup has collected under the inner bowl below the area where the inner bowl drains. I'm wondering if I ought to soak it with some bleach or CLR. Any thoughts on that?

[@MannixGarage]

Have you taken the inner bowl physically out to clean, you should be able to clean the black buildup off once removed with a small brush. I guess you could use bleach for a short soak but keep in mind the bleach isn't good for stainless so don't leave soaking for too long. Take care and thanks for watching 🙂

[@elizahartin4162]

Thank you for the video. Very helpful. There is water stick in the bowl. Any ideas on why and how to remove / drain it?

[@MegaSureshock]

You could suck it out with a shop vac.

[@MannixGarage]

Hi Eliza, thanks for the question. Is this water stuck in the bowl after a spin cycle? If so its possible that the pump has a slight blockage This step should give you an idea if pump is blocked, remove the top deck and inner bowl (as seen in my video). Bail out the water, remove the pump cap and hood (as seen in 5:00 in my video) and clear the pump of any obstructions, if there is a big build up of dirt and lint this could be the cause. Once you clear this area you can confirm if pump is pumping by putting say a bucket of water in the inner bowl and running a spin cycle. If it is still not pumping properly there could still be a blockage at the pump, you will need to remove the pump from the bottom of the machine to clear this, if you need to see how this is done here is a great video showing you to do that step kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqHMgpSqbamEmas Hope you get it sorted and thanks for the question

[@saltysandynomads]

Thank you for this vid, in terms of washing powder and softeners are there any you would recommend to avoid this sort of build up?

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, no worries thanks for watching. Yes a few things you can do, firstly I always wash in cold water but you can do the odd hot wash, high water level once a month or so, that will help reduce the soap scum buildup as it may not dissolve as well in a cold wash. Use the correct amount of washing liquid or powder, don't over do it. Don't use fabric softeners they can cause a residue build up in the washing machine, or if you need to use it dilute it (best not to use it). Leave the lid open to let the air in to dry bowl after a wash. Cheers 🙂

[@raizamae2501]

Hi, I got F&P model MW512 washing machine and i'm having trouble removing the tub, do you have a detailed tutorial on how to remove it please?

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, is that removing inner bowl you mean? If you have already removed the agitator successfully but its the inner bowl that's stuck, fill a bucket with hot tap water and poor over the middle part that the bowl mounts to (if you see what I mean). Then try pull the bowl from following step 6 of the video. Hope that helps, keep us posted. Thanks 🙂

[@taratitipene6692]

Did it help, because I have the same problem. Mine just won't budge.

[@claireparsons6393]

I can’t seem to get the bowl out. I have detached the spring and the clips and taken the ring off but the bowl seems to be stuck underneath it. Any tips?

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, did you complete step 2 and remove the agitator retaining nut and agitator? (about 58 seconds into the video?) keep me updated.

[@ryanlaffan7064]

Did you use and cleaning product for the outer bowl or just warm water?

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, just the warm water was all I used. The water got soapy because of the soap scum left in the outer bowl. Thanks for watching 🙂 hope you found the video useful.

[@ryderearlesroblox8620]

First you need to remove the lid by opening it fully and then pulling straight off. And to replace make sure the hinges are up put one side into the hinge and repeat for the other side. Mannix

[@MannixGarage]

If you wish to remove the lid, follow these instructions, thanks for posting that. Cheers 👍

[@ryderearlesroblox8620]

@@MannixGarage how come you were telling to close the lid instead of removing it first? I’m just asking

[@ryderearlesroblox8620]

Can you try repairing this machine when it breaks down because it’s easy to repair and can you also show us your washing machine sometime again in the future because I really think it’s an awesome washing machine and I love it so much

[@conradnewhouse415]

Can't even get the agitator retaining nut loose. Any tips?

[@MannixGarage]

This will be a long shot but worth a try. Run through a low level hot wash cycle, just let it fill and pause the machine once at the low fill level. Check water level is above the retaining nut. Leave for say 20 mins, then go straight to the spin cycle to empty water. The heat from the hot water may heat soak through the retaining nut hopefully making it easier to undo.

[@markvosper2493]

Only a skinny little ladies arm will fit. Man's arm doesn't stand a shit show. Not on the 7kg anyway. I just hold the Mrs upside down, get her to hold the nut handle head, and I twist her around anti clockwise. Easy as

[@eternalstarfire]

I'm trying to pull out the inner bowl, but mines getting stuck after coming up about 10mm 😩 Any tips?

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, if you have followed all the steps in the video try pouring some hot tap water over the shaft area (not boiling water), you also may have to get someone else to help you to put pressure on the shaft (eg use a short length of timber placed on shaft) while you pull the inner bowl off. Hope that helps thanks for watching.

[@eternalstarfire]

@@MannixGarage thanks - I was meant to follow up on my comment and forgot - I poured a small amount of vinegar on top of the toothed shaft and then wrestled with it a few more times and it finally came loose. Thanks for your awesome walkthrough, it gave me so much confidence!

[@fastbike9845]

Undo the three screws holding the drive dog assembly if the inner bowl is stuck. You can then get all the crud out of this part too.

[@MannixGarage]

@@taratitipene6692 Try maybe hot water or even wd40 or crc if you have some handy. Also someone mentioned vinegar and worked for them, hope you sort it.

[@nfi2nfi2]

My bowl has water sloshing in the bottom is the normal?

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, its possible you might have a blockage around the pump, just check that there is nothing stuck there like a build up of lint. However if you are talking about water left in the bowl like in my video after I cleaned the inner bowl, that's ok, either scoop it out like I did or just run a rinse cycle after. Thanks 🙂

[@nfi2nfi2]

@@MannixGarage this is inside the internal bowl the outer bowl were the pump is clear 😅 so when you lift the internal drum out it’s sloshing around in that. It looks sealed all the way around and I cannot find any cracks or holes so not sure how it go inside there

[@nfi2nfi2]

I don’t think it’s meant to be there 🤣

[@lukekneebone9831]

@@nfi2nfi2 don't drain the water out of the top and bottom sealed parts of the inner bowl, that acts as a balance ring.

[@nfi2nfi2]

@@lukekneebone9831 new suspension rods only then 👍🏻, thanks for the help guys

[@megzzz7073]

I’d like to know how you get your sink so shiny please????!!!! 😊

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, now that's a good question! I use a product called Jif cream cleaner and an old dish brush and brings the stainless up quite nice 🙂👍

[@megzzz7073]

@@MannixGarage thank you. I have a bottle of jif but not sure what you mean by dish brush. Cheers. 🙃

[@MannixGarage]

@@megzzz7073 The dish brush has the nylon bristles and handle used for washing dishes, pots and pans etc, but excellent for cleaning too. Its the blue bush I use in the video when cleaning the outer bowl. Note this is an old brush not used for our dishes now 😀. When you clean your sink wet your brush every now and again makes cleaning with Jif easier.

[@megzzz7073]

@@MannixGarage thank you.

[@taratitipene6692]

Help - the bowl will not come out.

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, sorry for the late reply but some of the comments left with similar issue from people which you could try; “I poured a small amount of vinegar on top of the toothed shaft and then wrestled with it a few more times and it finally came loose.” “Undo the three screws holding the drive dog assembly if the inner bowl is stuck. You can then get all the crud out of this part too.” But I would try pouring some hot water from the tap over the shaft area that may loosen things up for you. I Hope that helps with getting it out, keep trying you will get there.

[@taratitipene6692]

@@MannixGarage - a genuine, thank you .

[@taratitipene6692]

I finally was able to remove the inner bowl.

[@nadiastone6422]

My inner bowl won’t come out :(

[@MannixGarage]

Hi there, there have been some other viewers with the same issue, if you look through the comments it seems to be that using vinegar will help free up the inner bowl. Give that a try and I hope that helps. Let us know how you get on if you like. Thanks 🙂

[@nadiastone6422]

@@MannixGarage Hey! After 3 hours I managed to get it out. I had to use super hot water (not boiling) with vinegar mixed into it. And I had to step on the middle part while pulling the bowl super hard to get it out. Once I got it out enough where I couldn’t stand on the middle anymore I managed to wiggle it out. Gave it a really good clean before putting it back. When I put it back in I tried to pull it out again to see if it would still be stuck but I had no issues 😊

[@nadiastone6422]

@@MannixGarage also mine was literally 10times dirtier than this, thick sludge over every surface. The machine was second hand and had obviously never been cleaned lol so I’m happy I managed to get it super clean again 😊

[@MannixGarage]

@@nadiastone6422 That's so good to hear you got it out and cleaned. Yes nothing wrong with second hand stuff and they are good machines and at least you know how to clean it out so its as good as new well done. Thanks for replying too as it may help someone else with the same issue. Good result! Thanks for watching and appreciate the comments 🙂