Russell Hobbs RHWM81400DIDW User manual

White 8KG 1400 Spin Speed Inverter
Direct Drive Washing Machine
Instruction Manual
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Model number: RHWM81400DIDW

Contents
Safety Instructions
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Before using the appliance
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Installation
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How to use
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Control
panel functions …………………………………………………………………… 13
Washing procedure &
programme selection
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Maintenance
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Removing stains
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Trouble shooting
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Specification
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Connections to mains supply
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Spare parts
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Safety Instructions
•Do not use an extension lead for this appliance. Only plug directly into a wall socket.
•Do not plug into 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 drainage hose and water during drainage 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.
•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.
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Safety Instructions
•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 drainage 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
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 8kg.
•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.
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.
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Before using the appliance
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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.
•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.

Installation
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1. Before operating the washing machine, remove the 3 transportation screws and rubber
spacers. If the screws are not removed, it may cause heavy vibration, noise and product
malfunction, (voiding the guarantee).
2. Unscrew the 3 screws with a 10mm hex wrench, spanner or cross-tip screwdriver. Keep
the 3 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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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
There should be no swaying of machine 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 the horizontal solid floor. 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 leg up or down for horizontal installation.
• Ventilation openings must not be obstructed by carpeting when the washer is installed
on a carpeted floor.
• Leave some 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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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 10 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 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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Ordinary tap
Screw-shaped tap

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Water drainage
•Never forget to install drain hose before operating your washer.
•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 on the back
side of the washer.
•When installing the drain hose pipe, secure it tightly with a string.
•Never attempt to extend the water drain hose by adding extra parts.
•If the drain hose is too long, do not force it back into the washer. This will cause
abnormal noise and damage to the product.

How to use
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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 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.
•Tie strings and sashes to avoid tangling.
•Treat spots and stains. (See ‘Removing stains’ on page xx)
Sorting clothes for washing
•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 item
•Wash lint producers and lint collectors separately.
Loading clothes for washing
•Drop items into washer loosely. Items should move easily through wash water for best
cleaning and wrinkle-free results.
•Load washer properly and select correct load size setting.
•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.

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•Reduce wash time when using a small load size setting. A load with only a few small
items needs less wash time.
•Use a large load size setting to reduce wrinkling with permanent press clothes and some
synthetic knits. These items should have more room to move in the water than heavy
items. (towels, jeans).
Adding detergent
•Please use only the powder detergent for the front loader washing machine.
•Please use the proper 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
package.
•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 case when water is supplied.
•Avoid pouring fabric softener directly on the clothes.

Control panel functions
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Washing procedure & programme selection
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1. Cotton is automatically selected upon power on
•Press the Power button to start.
•Press the Start/Pause button.
•Initial condition;
•Programme : Cotton
•Wash : main wash
•Rinse : 3 times
•Spin : 800 rpm
•Water temperature : 40°C
2. Manual selecting
•Press the Power button to start.
•Select the conditions which you want to use by turning the program dial and pressing
each button.
•Press the Start/Pause button.
3. Time delay washing (time delay can be made from 2 hours to 12 hours)
•Press the Time delay button until the display shows 8 hours.
•Press the Start/Pause button.
•Each pressing of the Time delay button advances time delay by one hour.
•Stop pressing the Time delay button once the correct time is displayed.
•If you want to check the selected program, press the ‘Start/Pause’ button again.
•Preparing washing before starting ‘Time Delay’ ;
•Turn on the water tap
•Load laundry and close the door
•Place the detergent and fabric softener in the detergent case.
•To cancel the Time delay, press the Power button.

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4. FUNCTION
•Recommended programs according to the laundry type
•Pre Wash : If the laundry is heavily soiled, “Pre Wash” program is recommended. Pre
Wash is available in Cotton and Synthetic programs.
•Rinse+ : Used to introduce an additional rinse, which may assist in removing traces of
detergent residue.
•Eco: By selecting Eco function, the water temperature is lowered and washing time is
increased. So you can economize your consumption of heating energy.
•Quick : “THE QUICK CYCLE” option has a very short cycle time. Recommended uses
include a small amount of the laundry, a relatively clean load of laundry, or frequently
used clothes.

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Cotton program
Note
•If you want to change the setting during operation, press the Start/Pause button to hold
the operation and press the button you want.
•‘Cold’, ‘30’ °C, ‘40’ °C, ‘60’ °C and ‘95’ °C washing temperatures are selectable with the
Cotton program.
•‘Prewash’, ‘Rinse+’, and ‘Crease Care’ wash options are selectable with the Cotton
program.
Caution
•If you select washing temperature ‘95’ °C, some cold water is supplied before the drain
of main wash. This is to protect the user from the hazard of burn injury by lowering the
temperature of hot wash water instead of directly draining it. Therefore this is not a
malfunction.
•Be careful with the draining water, since it can be still hot although the temperature is
lowered.

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Eco program
Note
•If you want to change the setting during operation, press the Start/Pause button to hold
the operation and press the button you want.
•Only ‘60’ °C washing temperature is selectable with the Eco program.
•‘Rinse+’ and ‘Crease Care’ are the only wash options that are selectable with the Eco
program.

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Synthetic program
Note
•If you want to change the setting during operation, press the Start/Pause button to hold
the operation and press the button you want.
•Only ‘Cold’, ‘30’°C, ‘40’°C and ‘60’ °C washing temperatures are selectable with the
Synthetic program.
•A spin speed of more than 1200rpm is not selectable with the Synthetic program in
order to protect damage to the laundry.
•‘Prewash’, ‘Rinse+’, and ‘Crease Care’ wash options are selectable with the Synthetic
program.
•The appropriate amount of laundry for the Synthetic program is below 2.0kg.

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Delicate program
Note
•If you want to change the setting during operation, press the Start/Pause button to hold
the operation and press the button you want.
•'Cold', '30°C' and '40°C' are the only washing temperatures that are selectable with the
Delicate program.
•A spin speed of more than 1000rpm is not selectable with the Delicate program.
•Only ‘Rinse+’ and ‘Crease Care’ wash options are selectable with the Delicate program.
•The appropriate amount of laundry for the Delicate program is below 2.0kg.

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Wool program
Note
•If you want to change the setting during operation, press the Start/Pause button to hold
the operation and press the button you want.
•Only 'Cold', '30°C', and '40°C' washing temperatures are selectable with Wool program.
•A spin speed of more than 1000rpm is not selectable with the Wool program in order to
protect damage on laundry.
•Only ‘Rinse+’ and ‘Crease Care’ wash options are selectable with the Wool program.
•The appropriate amount of laundry for the Wool program is below 2.0kg.
•It is recommended that you use special detergent for wool (Please note that special
neutral detergent for wool creates a lot of bubbles, so use the appropriate amount).