Russell Hobbs RHWM612B-M User manual

Model number:
RHWM612B-M/RHWM612-M
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6KG 1200 Spin Speed Washing Machine
Instruction Manual
Before using your appliance, please read
this manual carefully and keep it for future
reference.

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Contents
Safety Instructions…………………………………………………… 3 - 4
Before using the appliance …………………………………………………… 5 - 6
Installation …………………………………………………… 7 - 11
How to use …………………………………………………… 12 - 14
Control panel & functions …………………………………………………… 15 - 16
First wash …………………………………………………… 17
Program table …………………………………………………… 18
Program selection …………………………………………………… 19
Error codes …………………………………………………… 20
Trouble shooting …………………………………………………… 21 - 22
Maintenance …………………………………………………… 23 - 26
Removing stains …………………………………………………… 27
Specification …………………………………………………… 28
Connection to the mains supply
…………………………………………………… 29
Spare parts …………………………………………………… 30
Warranty …………………………………………………… 31
Product fiche …………………………………………………… 32
Notes …………………………………………………… 33 – 35

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Safety instructions
Important note:
Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance. The
manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage as
described in this booklet.
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance.
•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 0845 208 8750 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 0845 208 8750 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.

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Safety instructions
•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.
•Any interference with the appliance, except when carried out by a
qualified engineer, will render your warranty 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.).
To avoid fire, electrical shock and other accidents, please remember
the following:
To ensure your safety, an earthed power supply should be used.
•Only the voltage indicated in power label can be used. If you are not
clear of the voltage at home, please contact your electricity supplier.
•When you are using the heating function, the maximum current through
the washing machine will reach 10A. Therefore, please make sure the
power supply units (current, voltage and cable) can meet the normal load
requirements for the machine.

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•Transportation screws which are located at the back of the machine,
must be removed before using or running the machine. You will void the
manufacturer’s guarantee if these are not removed before using or
running the machine
•Before installation, check that all parts listed below are present. If
any parts are missing, please contact the product care service
team on 0845 208 8750.
Before using your appliance
Note
The drawings in the book may vary from your washer model. They are
designed to show the different features of all models covered by this
book. Your model may not include all features.
The Front of the machine

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Before using your appliance
Water inlet valve
Transport bolts
Outlet hose
Power cable
The Back of the machine

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Installation
1. Before operating the washing machine, remove the 4 transportation screws
and rubber spacers from the back of the machine. If the screws are not removed,
it may cause heavy vibration, noise and product malfunction (voiding the
guarantee).
2. Unscrew the 4 screws with a wrench, spanner or cross-tip screwdriver. Keep the
4 Screws as they will need to be re-used if the machine has to be transported.
3. Close the holes with the cap holders supplied.

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Installation
4. Adjust the level of washing machine by the adjustable feet. Please check if there is a gap
between the four adjustable feet and the floor. If there is then adjust the level of the
washing machine by turning the adjustable feet. Make sure that the machine does not
sway and that it is completely level. After the adjustment is finished, turn the fixing nuts
up tightly, so that the adjustment that has been made is fixed.
NOTE
The machine should not sway and all the adjustable feet should sit/touch the floor.
Location of the Washing Machine
•Check location where the washer will be installed. Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation.
•Do not place or store your washer below 0°C (32°F) to avoid any damage from freezing.
•Do not place or store laundry products on top of washer at any times.
•Install the washer on a horizontal solid floor, flat, non-slippery and tough floor. Do not
install onto a carpet.
•If the washer is installed on an unsuitable floor, it could make considerable noise, vibrate
severely and cause a malfunction. If the washer is not level, adjust the leg up or down for
horizontal installation.
•Never put cardboard, wood or other materials under your machine to try and stabilise
the unit.
•Ventilation openings must not be obstructed.
•Leave a space (right & left : 2cm, rear : 10cm).
•In case of built-in installation, the distance
between top of the washer and bottom of
upper plate should be at least 3mm.

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Installation
Electrical connection
•Your washing machine is set to 220-240V and 50Hz.
•The mains cord of your washing machine is equipped with a specific
earthed plug. This plug should always be inserted to a earthed socket of 13
amps. The current value of the fuse should be 13 amps.
•We do not take responsibility for any damage that occurs due to non
earthed usage.
•Operating your machine under low voltage will cause the life cycle of
your machine to be reduced and its performance to be restricted.
Water
The washer should be connected to the cold water mains using new hose
sets. Old hose sets should not be reused. In using only one water tap or in
case of only one water inlet valve, connect the inlet hose to the cold water
inlet valve.
Water inlet hose connection
•Be careful not to confuse hot water inlet and cold water inlet.
•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.)
•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 the water inlet hoses are not folded, twisted, crushed or
elongated by stretching.

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Installation
Ordinary tap (not included)
Screw-shaped tap (not included)

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Installation
Water drainage
•The water outlet hose should be mounted at a height of minimum 60 cm,
maximum 100 cm from the ground.
•The end of the water outlet hose can be fitted directly to the drainage
hole on the back side of the washer.
•When installing the outlet hose, secure it with a string or tie extensions
(not included).
•Never attempt to extend the water outlet hose by adding extra parts.
•If the outlet hose is too long, do not force it back into the washer.
This will cause abnormal noise and damage to the product.

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How to use
To obtain the best washing results, you must operate your washer properly.
This section gives you this important information.
Preparing clothes for washing
•Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid snagging on other items.
•Remove pin, buckles, and other hard objects to avoid scratching the
washer interior.
•Empty pockets and pull them inside out.
•Turn down cuffs and turn synthetic knits inside out to avoid pilling.
•Reverse textiles such as pants, knitwear, t-shirt and sweat suits.
•Tie strings and sashes to avoid tangling.
•Treat spots and stains. (See ‘Removing stains’ section).
•Follow the washing instructions supplied on the clothing.
Important note:
Faults that arise due to the penetration of foreign objects will void the
manufacturer’s guarantee
•Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones, even if they would
normally be
washed together.
•Separate dark colours from light colours, colourfast items from non-
colourfast items.
•Wash lint producers and lint collectors separately.

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How to use
Loading clothes for washing
•Drop items into the washer loosely. Items should move easily through
wash water for the best cleaning and wrinkle-free results.
•Load washer properly.
•Overloading and selecting a setting too small for the wash load can :
•Cause poor cleaning, Increase wrinkling, Create excessive lint
•Wear out items faster (because of pilling)
Mix large and small items in each load. Load evenly to maintain
washer balance. An unbalanced load can make the washer vibrate
during spin.
•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.
Important 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. The following table
of laundry weights should be used as an indication of what you are
loading into the machine:
Laundry type Weight (Kg)
Towel 0.2
Linen 0.5
Bathrobe 1.2
Duvet/quilt cover 0.7
Pillow case 0.2
Underwear 0.1
Tablecloth 0.25

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How to use
Adding detergent
•Please use only the powder detergent for the front loader washing
machine.
•Please use the correct amount of detergent in conformity with the
instruction of the detergent manufacturer.
•Using a large amount of detergent, more than the recommended
amount, can cause lots of soapsuds and will overload to the motor.
In addition, this will deteriorate the
washing and rinse performance.
Adding fabric softener
•If desired, add measured liquid fabric softener to the softener inlet.
•Pour liquid fabric softener into the dispenser using the amount
recommended on the packaging of the fabric softener.
•Do not exceed the maximum fill line.
•Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the fabric softener which could
stain clothes.
•Do not open the detergent draw when water is been let into the
appliance.
•Avoid pouring fabric softener directly on the clothes.
Liquid level detergent plate
Siphon cover
Prewash compartment
Fabric softener compartment
Main washing compartment

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Control Panel functions
There are 8 types of washing selection functions.
Quick 15’: 20 , 40, Cold
Cotton : 20 , 40, 60, 90, Cold
Synthetic: 20, 40, 60, Cold
Intensive: 20 , 40, 60, 90, Cold
Wool: 20,40, Cold, Spin
Baby wear: 20 , 40, 60, 90, Cold
Cold Drum Clean: 90
Spin: Spin only
When the lights are 'off' the water temperature is Cold.

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Control Panel Function
Press this button to turn the
power on or off
Operation and temporary stop is
repeated as it is pressed
You can select the program you
want by turning the program
dial. The light next to each
program lights up when the
program is selected.
Press to change the
temperature of a selected
program, if applicable to the
selected program.

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First wash
Before using the machine for laundry, ensure you run the machine on a
cycle of 90°C, with detergent and without laundry.
Important note
If the power is turned off at any stage of the washing programme and then
turned on, your machine will continue the programme from the point
where it was interrupted. This is not harmful for your machine.
Recommendations
•Ensure you run the machine empty (without any clothes) on a full cycle
at 90°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 period of 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 odour.
Before Use
•Plug in the machine
•Ensure the inlet hose is connected correctly and turn the inlet valve
from its closed position to the open position.
•Check that the outlet hose is connected correctly.
•Open the machine door.
•Place your laundry in your machine.
•Push the door of your machine until hearing the locking sound.
•Select the programme you require.
•Put detergent and softener in the detergent drawer, (if required).
•Press the Start/pause button.

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Program table
The energy class is A+
Energy test program: Cotton 60℃/40℃;
Half load for 6.0Kg machine: 3.0Kg.
“Cotton 60℃/40℃” are the standard 60/40℃cotton program and are the
standard washing programs to which the information in the label and the fiche
relates, and these programs are suitable to clean normally soiled cotton laundry
and that they are the most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and
water consumptions for washing that type of cotton laundry, that the actual water
temperature may differ from the declared cycle temperature; Please choose
suitable type of detergent for the various washing temperature to get the best
washing effect with less water and energy consumption.
Program Maximum
Load (kg)
Default temperature
(°C)
Default time
(min)
Default spin speed
(rpm)
Quick 15’ 1.5 Cold 15 1200
Cotton 6.0 40 200 1200
Spin 6.0 N/A 15 1200
Drum clean
0.0 90 75 400
Intensive 6.0 60 113 1200
Synthetic 3 40 100 800
Wool 1.5 40 85 400
Baby wear 6.0 40 110 1200
Note: Default washing times can vary due
to water pressure and water temperature.
Note: The parameters in this table are only
for the user's reference. The times will differ
depending on the temperature, spin and
load size.

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Program selection
PLEASE NOTE: To protect the clothes, the lower revolution speed shall be
selected for delicate textiles. The main washing procedures depend on the
types of the clothes to be washed.
Cotton
You can select this programme to wash the daily washable clothes. The washing period
is longer with quite strong washing intensity. It is recommended to wash cotton
articles, for example: bed sheets, quilt covers, pillowcases, gowns, etc. on this
programme.
Synthetic
You can select this programme to wash delicate clothes. The procedure is shorter
compared with that of cottons and the washing intensity is quite gentle. It is
recommended to wash synthetic articles, for example: shirts, coats, curtains and
laced textiles. While washing the knitting textiles, detergent quantity should be reduced
due to its loose string construction and easily forming bubbles.
Wool
You can select this programme to wash wool textiles labelled with “Machine Wash”.
Please select the proper washing temperature according to the label on the articles to
be washed. Furthermore, the proper detergent shall be selected for wool textiles.
Baby wea r
Baby wear cycle which is specially made for washing clothes and is more demanding on
rinsing strength and will operate one more time than other cycles.
Quick 15’
This programme is suitable for washing light and not very dirty loads.
Intensive
To increase the washing effects, main additional washing time is increased. It is
recommended to wash the clothes for babies or worn by the persons with skin
allergies.
Spin
Additional spin programme.
Drum clean
This cycle is specially set in this machine to clean the drum and drum housing. When
this procedure is performed, no articles of clothing should be added to the wash
cycle. When proper amount of chlorine bleaching agent is added, the drum housing
cleaning effect will be better. The customer can use this procedure regularly
according to the need.

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Error codes
Status of
Corresponding
Indicators
Description Reason Solution
Temp. 20 Flashes
Temp. 40 Off
Temp. 60 Off
Temp. 90 Off
Door lock fault. •Door is not closed
properly or door lock is
faulty.
•Close the door and
press start.
Temp. 20 Off
Temp. 40 Flashes
Temp. 60 Off
Temp. 90 Off
Water intake fault.
(Water intake exceeds
7 minutes)
•Tap is not open or water
pressure is low.
•Inlet valve filter is
blocked.
•Inlet hose is twisted.
•Open the tap or wait
for the water
pressure to increase.
•Check the inlet valve
filter.
•Straighten the inlet
hose.
Temp. 20 Flashes
Temp. 40 Flashes
Temp. 60 Off
Temp. 90 Off
Drainage fault.
(Drainage time
exceeds 3 minutes)
•Outlet hose is blocked or
twisted.
•Drain pump is blocked or
faulty.
•Check the outlet
hose for twists or
blockages.
•Remove and clean
the filter.
Note: Fault indication lights are located on the control panel above the temperature button.
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