Russell hobbs Rh1250tw User manual

Instruction Manual

Washing Machine

Model numbers: RH1250TW, RH1250RTG

Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for

future reference.

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Opening times: Monday –Friday 9am –5pm

Saturday: 9am –1pm

Contents

Before Use.................................................................................................................. 4

Safety Warnings...................................................................................................... 4

Recommendations.................................................................................................. 5

Components............................................................................................................... 5

Front........................................................................................................................ 6

Back........................................................................................................................ 6

Installation .................................................................................................................. 6

Removing transportation bolts ................................................................................ 7

Levelling the machine ............................................................................................. 8

Electrical connection............................................................................................... 8

Water inlet connection............................................................................................. 8

Technical specifications............................................................................................ 10

Preparing your laundry ............................................................................................. 10

Using your machine.................................................................................................. 12

Detergent.............................................................................................................. 12

Control Panel............................................................................................................ 13

Detergent Drawer.................................................................................................. 13

Selecting a Programme......................................................................................... 14

Electronic Display ................................................................................................. 14

Using your machine.................................................................................................. 15

Before Use............................................................................................................ 15

First Wash............................................................................................................. 15

Selecting a Programme......................................................................................... 15

Additional Functions.............................................................................................. 15

Half Load Detection............................................................................................... 15

Twinjet system...................................................................................................... 16

Programme selection............................................................................................ 17

Additional Functions ................................................................................................. 18

1. Spin Speed ....................................................................................................... 18

2. Temperature selection ...................................................................................... 19

3. Pre Wash.......................................................................................................... 19

4. Rapid Wash ...................................................................................................... 19

5. Easy Iron........................................................................................................... 20

6. Delay Timer....................................................................................................... 20

Anti-Allergy Function............................................................................................. 21

Start/Pause button ................................................................................................ 21

Adding/Removing Laundry.................................................................................... 22

Child Lock............................................................................................................. 22

Cancelling a Programme....................................................................................... 23

Programme End.................................................................................................... 23

Warning Symbols ..................................................................................................... 24

Water cut off / Low Mains Pressure...................................................................... 24

Blocked pump filter................................................................................................ 24

Maintenance and Cleaning....................................................................................... 24

Water Inlet Filters.................................................................................................. 25

Cleaning the pump................................................................................................ 25

Cleaning the detergent drawer.............................................................................. 27

Cleaning your machine ......................................................................................... 27

Trouble Shooting...................................................................................................... 28

Error Messages........................................................................................................ 30

Warning symbols...................................................................................................... 31

Energy Efficiency...................................................................................................... 32

Before Use

Safety Warnings

Do not use an extension lead for this appliance. Only plug directly into a wall

socket.

Do not plug in damaged plug sockets

In case the power cable becomes damaged, contact 01204 664 084 for advice.

Never pull the cable when unplugging –always grip the plug itself.

Do not plug-in or pull-out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands to prevent

electric shock.

Never touch the machine with wet hands or feet.

Never open the detergent drawer when the appliance is running.

Never force the door to open when the washing machine is running.

Do not touch discharging hose and water during discharging as the appliance

may reach high temperatures when running.

In case of any breakdown, unplug the appliance first and then turn the tap off. Do

not attempt to repair by yourself, always contact 01204 664 084 for advice.

Remember that packaging materials of your machine may be dangerous for

children. Keep the packaging materials in a place where children cannot reach or

dispose of them appropriately.

Do not allow your children to play with the washing machine as it is an electrically-

driven appliance.

Keep your pets away from your machine.

Your machine should only be used by adults in line with the information provided

in this user’s manual.

Your machine is designed to be used domestically. Commercial use will cause

your warranty to be cancelled.

Anyone’s intervention to your machine except for a qualified engineer, in anyway

will cause your warranty to be invalid.

Ideal operating temperature of your machine is 15-25˚C.

Do not place your machine on carpet as this will block ventilation of the base.

Do not keep inflammable liquids near your machine.

You should remove the transport bolts of your machine before the first usage.

Faults occurring in machines operated with transport bolts fitted are not covered

by the warranty.

Do not put the discharging hose of your machine in a bucket or sink.

Your machine is not covered under warranty for faults caused by any kind of

external factors (pesticides, fire, etc.).

The appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge

unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised

to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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Recommendations

Ensure you run the machine empty on a full cycle at 95°C with detergent

before using the machine properly for the first time.

Put detergent into the drawer at the beginning of each wash.

It is recommended that you wash only extremely dirty laundry in prewashing

programme.

The amount of laundry you put in your washing machine should not exceed 6kg.

If your machine is not going to be used for a long time you should unplug the

appliance, turn off the water inlet and leave the door slightly open. This is so that

the inside of your machine will remain dry and will not cause an unpleasant smell

of damp.

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Components

Front

Back

1.Detergent drawer

2.Programme knob

3.Electronic display

4.Door

5.Cover of pump filter

6. Transport bolt

7.Power cable

8. Discharging hose

9. Water inlet valve

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Installation

Removing transportation bolts

Transportation bolts,which are located at the back of the machine, must be removed

before using or running the machine.

Loosen the bolts by rotating counterclockwise with a suitable spanner.

Pull out the bolts together with the coloured plastic spacer, (the screws that have

been removed from the machine should be kept in case the machine needs to be

used in future).

To seal the holes insert the supplied plastic caps.

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Levelling the machine

Your machine should be installed on a hard surface –do not install onto a carpet.

For your machine to work quietly and without any vibration, it should it be settled

on a flat, non-slippery and tough ground.

Loosen the plastic adjustment nut.

Adjust the feet upward and downward by rotating them clockwise and anti

clockwise.

When the correct balance has been achieved, tighten the plastic adjustment nut

again by rotating it upwards.

Never put cardboard, wood or other materials under your machine to try and

stabilise the unit.

Electrical connection

Your washing machine is set to 220-240V and 50Hz.

The mains cord of your washing machine is equipped with a specific grounded

plug. This plug should always be inserted to a grounded socket of 13 amps. The

current value of the fuse should be 10 amps.

We do not take responsibility for any damage that occurs due to

ungrounded usage.

Operating your machine under low voltage will cause the life cycle of your

machine to be reduced and its performance to be restricted.

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Water inlet connection

Only a qualified engineer should install this machine

Your machine has a single water (cold) inlet.

To prevent leakages on the connection joints, 1 seal is included in the hose

packing, (Fit this seal on the end of the water inlet hose at the tap side.)

Connect the bracketed end of the water inlet hose to the water inlet valve at the

rear of the machine and the other end to your tap.

Water pressure of 0,1-1 MPa from your tap will enable your machine to work more

efficiently, (0,1 MPa pressure means water flow of more than 8 litres in 1 minute

from a fully opened tap).

After all connections are completed, check for leakages around the connection

joints by turning on your tap completely and seeing if any water escapes.

Be sure that water inlet hose is not folded, broken or crushed.

Mount the water inlet hose to a 3”/4 geared water tap.

Water discharge connection

Be sure that the water inlet hoses are not folded, twisted, crushed or elongated by

stretching.

The water drain hose should be mounted at a height of minimum 60 cm,

maximum 100 cm from the ground.

The end of the water drain hose can be fitted directly to the drainage hole.

Never attempt to extend the water drain hose by adding extra parts.

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Technical specifications

Operating voltage /

frequency (V/Hz)

(220-240) V ~/50Hz

Total current (A)

Water pressure (Mpa)

Maximum: 1 Mpa

Minimum: 0.1 MPa

Total power (W)

2200

Maximum dry laundry

capacity (kg)

Wringing revolution (rev /

min)

1200

Programme number

Dimensions

(Height x Width x Depth)

(mm)

845 x 597 x 527

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Preparing your laundry

Separate your clothes according to their types (cotton, synthetic, sensitive,

woolen, etc), washing temperatures, dirtiness and colour.

Never wash your white and coloured clothes together.

Since your new coloured clothes may shed dye on the first wash, wash them

separately.

Be careful that no metal pieces are found on or in the pockets of your clothes -

remove if anyhting is found.

Zip and button up your clothes.

Remove the plastic or metal hooks and laces of curtains or place them inside a

washing bag and tie.

WARNING: Faults that emerge due to the penetration of foreign objects into

your machine are not included within the warranty.

Reverse textiles such as pants, knitwear, t-shirt and sweat suit.

Wash socks, handkerchief and suchlike small laundry items in a washing net.

Normal washing

Maximum

washing

temperature is

90°C

Maximum

washing

temperature is

60°C

Maximum

washing

temperature is

30 °C

Hand washing

No washing

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Using your machine

Open the door of your machine.

Place your laundry in your machine.

Note: Maximum loading capacity may vary based on the laundry type you

wash, degree of contamination and the programme you have chosen. Do

not exceed maximum dry loading capacity indicated in the programme table

for washing programmes.

You can take the following table of weights as an indication.

Place each piece of laundry into the machine individually.

Ensure that no laundry is caught between the cover and below the seal when

closing the door of your machine.

When closing the door, push the door of your machine until you hear the locking

sound –this indicates the door is fully closed.

Close the door of your machine properly; otherwise your machine will not start the

washing operation.

Detergent

The amount of detergent needed per cycle will depend on the following criteria:

Refer to detergent manufacturers guidlines to determing how much detergent is

needed. Do not prewash your less stained laundry items and only put a slight

amount of detergent in the 2nd compartment of the detergent drawer.

For very dirty and stained laundry items, select a programme including

prewashing, and put ¼ of the normal amount of detergent in the 1st compartment

of the detergent drawer then put the remaining ¾ of it into the 2nd compartment.

Use detergents produced for automatic washing machines in your machine. The

amount of detergent you should use for your laundry is printed on the detergent

package.

The more hard the water used is, the more detergent you will use.

The amount of the detergent you will use will increase as the amount of your

laundry increases.

Put the softener in the softener compartment in the detergent drawer. Do not

exceed the MAX level. Otherwise, softener will flow into the washing water when

flushing through.

LAUNDRY TYPE

WEIGHT (Kg)

Towel

0.2

Linen

0.5

Bathrobe

1.2

Quilt cover

0.7

Pillow slip

0.2

Underwear

0.1

Tablecloth

0.25

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Softeners with a high density should be thinned to a degree before being put in

the drawer. This is because high-density softener will clog the flush and avoid the

flow of the softener.

Control Panel

Detergent Drawer

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Selecting a Programme

Select the required washing programme by rotating the programme knob in either

direction (clockwise or anti-clockwise). Ensure that the programme knob is aligned

with the required programme.

Electronic Display

1. Spin speed select

2. Temperature select

3. Prewash function

4. Rapid wash function

5. Easy iron function

6. Delay timer function

7. Start/Pause button

8. Electronic display

On the electronic display, you can view the water temperature, spin speed of your

machine, the amount of time your machine will continue washing, additional functions

you have selected and whether the door of your machine is locked or not.

Furthermore, the electronic display will warn you by means of fault symbols on the

display when a fault occurs on your machine and notify you of the completion of the

washing programme by displaying the text “END” on the display as soon as the

washing programme you have selected has finished.

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Using your machine

Before Use

Plug your machine in.

Turn on the tap connected to yoour machine.

Open the machine door.

Place your laundry in your machine.

Push the door of your machine until hearing the locking sound to

close it.

Select the program you require.

Put detergent and softener in the detergent drawer.

First Wash

Before using the machine for laundry, ensure you run the machine on a cycle of

95°C, with detergent and without laundry.

Selecting a Programme

Select the appropriate programme for your laundry from the programme table below.

Additional Functions

Before starting the programme, you can select an additional function if you so wish.

Press on the button of the additional function you wish to select.

If the additional function symbol on the electronic display flashes continuously, the

function you have selected will be activated.

If additional function symbol on electronic display blinks, the function you have

selected will not be activated.

If an additional function fails to activaite, this is because not all additional

functions are available with all programmes.

Half Load Detection

Your machine features a half-load detection system. If you only put laundry into the

machine that is approximately half or less than half of the maximum laundry capacity

stated for your machine , your machine will run so as to save washing time, water

consumption and energy in some programmes (Cotton 95°, Cotton 60°, Cotton 40°).

When half-load function is active, the machine can complete the programme you

have set in a shorter time.

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Twinjet system

Water and detergent from your machine will be circulated with 2 water jnjection

mechanisms and a mixing system via a twin jet system. Circulated water will be

injected over your washing which allows a better washing performance.

The twin jet system will allow you to wash a higher amount of laundery in a shorter

time which will guarentee less water and electricity consumption.

Twin jet system in operation

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Programme selection

PROGRAMME &

PROGRAMME

TEMPERATURE (°C)

PROGRAMME

DURATION

(MIN.)

DETERGENT

COMPARTMENT

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT OF

DRY

LAUNDRY (kg)

LAUNDRY TYPE

COTTON 95°

3:12

Very dirty cotton and flax textiles. (Underwear, linen, tablecloth(s), towel(s)

(maximum 4 kg), bedclothes, etc.

COTTON 60°

3:20

Normal dirty cotton and flax textiles. (Underwear, linen, tablecloth(s), towel(s)

(maximum 4 kg), bedclothes, etc.

COTTON 40°

3:04

Normal dirty colour and flax textiles.

SYNTHETICS 60°