At 4.2 cu. ft. the WA42T26GW was the larger of the two machines Fisher & Paykel bundled into service manual 479602, and it carries two product codes — 96193 for the US build and 96194 for Canada — on hardware that is otherwise the same. The extra basket volume is the reason bearing and lip-seal wear shows up more often on this model than on its 3.7 cu. ft. sibling: a bigger wet load puts more standing weight on the same shaft.
Key Features
- 4.2 cu. ft. EcoSmart top-loader
- SmartDrive direct-drive motor
- Separate US and Canadian product codes on an otherwise common machine
- Diagnostic mode with drain pump and valve tests
Most Common Issues on This Model
01
Drain pump failure or blockage
02
Inlet valve sticking open or failing to open
03
Motor control module problems
04
Bearing and lip seal wear leaking water into the cabinet base