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- Page 1 6KG 1200 Spin Speed Washing Machine Instruction Manual Model number: RH612WM1 (W) (B) (G) (R) (S) For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 or visit us at https://mda.russellhobbs.com IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Instructions …………………………………………………… 3 - 4 Before using the appliance …………………………………………………… 5 - 6 Installation …………………………………………………… 7 - 11 How to use …………………………………………………… 12 - 17 Control panel & functions …………………………………………………… 18 - 19 Additional functions …………………………………………………… 20 - 23 First wash ……………………………………………………... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
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... - Page 4 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.
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Page 5: Before Using The Appliance
• Before installation, check that all parts listed below are present. If any parts are missing, please contact the Russell Hobbs service team on 0345 208 8750. The Front of the machine Note: The drawings in the book may vary from your washer model. - Page 6 Before using your appliance The Back of the machine 7. Water inlet valve 8. Drainage hose 9. Power cable 10. Transit bolts...
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Page 7: Installation
Installation 1. Before operating the washing machine, remove the 4 transportation bolts and rubber spacers from the back of the machine. If the screws are not removed, it may cause heavy vibration, noise and product malfunction and void the guarantee. Transit bolts 2. - Page 8 Installation 4. Do not install your machine on a surface (such as carpet) that would prevent ventilation at the base. To ensure silent and vibration-free operation of your machine, install it on a firm surface. You can level your machine using the adjustable feet, loosen the plastic locking nut.
- Page 9 Installation Electrical connection • Your washing machine is set to 220-240V ~ 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.
- Page 10 Installation 1. Connect new water inlet hoses to a ¾˝, threaded tap. Connect the white capped end of the water inlet hose to the white water inlet valve on the rear side of the machine 2. Hand tighten the connections. If in any doubt, consult a qualified plumber.
- Page 11 Installation Water drainage • The water outlet hose should be mounted at a height of minimum 60 cm, maximum 100 cm from the ground. • Connect the water drain hose to a standpipe or on to the outlet elbow of a household sink, using additional equipment. •...
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Page 12: How To Use
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. • Ensure that there are no metallic materials (Remove pin, buckles, etc.) on your laundry or in the pockets;... - Page 13 How to use 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.
- Page 14 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 : •...
- Page 15 How to use Liquid detergent attachment Main wash compartment Softener compartment Pre-wash detergent compartment Adding detergent • Only user detergent powder for a front loading and automatic washing machine. Only use the correct amount of detergent, see the instructions of the detergent manufacturer. •...
- Page 16 How to use • Using an excessive amount of detergent (more than the recommended amount) can cause excessive soapsuds and this will overload machine and the motor. In addition, this will deteriorate the washing and rinse performance. Adding fabric softener •...
- Page 17 How to use Main wash detergent compartment This compartment is for liquid or powder detergents or limescale remover. The fluid detergent level plate will be supplied inside your machine. (*) Fabric conditioner, starch compartment This compartment is for softeners, conditioners or starch. Follow the instructions on the packaging.
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Page 18: Control Panel & Functions
Control Panel Detergent drawer Programme dial Function buttons LED display Programme dial You can select the program you want by turning the program dial. The marker on the dial points to the chosen programme. You must ensure the dial is set exactly to the programme you require. The programme time, temperature and spin speed will be shown on the LED display. - Page 19 Control Panel Function buttons & LED display Press the function buttons to change the temperature or spin speed of the selected program, if applicable to the selected program. You can also press an additional function buttons such as delay and extra rinse. Press the start / pause button to start the wash programme and any additional functions you have selected.
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Page 20: Additional Functions
Additional Functions Before starting a programme, you can select an additional function. Press the button on the Control Panel below the symbol of the additional function you wish to select. If the symbol of the additional function flashes continuously, the function has been activated. - Page 21 Additional Functions You can gradually decrease the washing water temperature between the maximum washing water temperature of the selected programme and coldest washing temperature (--) by pressing the temperature adjustment button. Note: If you have skipped the washing water temperature you wanted, keep pressing the washing water temperature adjustment button until the desired temperature is displayed again.
- Page 22 Additional Functions In order to add/remove laundry whilst the delay timer function is working, you must press the Start/Pause button. After adding/removing laundry, you must press the Start/Pause button again to activate the delay timer function. Extra rinse You can add an additional rinse operation to the end of the selected wash programme using this additional function.
- Page 23 Additional Function To deactivate the child lock, press and hold the delay and extra rinse button simultaneously for at least 3 seconds until the “CL” symbol on the electronic display disappears. Half load detection Your machine features a half-load detection system. If you put less than half the maximum load of laundry into your machine it will automatically set the half-load function, regardless of the programme you selected.
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Page 24: First Wash
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. -
Page 25: Program Table
Program table Washing Maximum Programme Detergent Programme temperature dry laundry duration Laundry type / Descriptions compartment (°C) amount (kg) (Min.) Very dirty, cotton and flax textiles. (Underwear, linen, COTTON 90° 90° tablecloth, towel (maximum 3.0 kg), bedclothes, etc.) Dirty cotton and flax textiles. (Underwear, linen, Pre-Wash Cotton 60°... - Page 26 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...
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Page 27: Error Codes
(*) See the chapter regarding maintenance and cleaning of your machine All repairs to your machine should be carried out by a qualified engineer or contact Russell Hobbs on 0345 208 8750. -
Page 28: Trouble Shooting
• All repairs to your machine should be carried out by a qualified engineer or contact Russell Hobbs on 0345 208 8750. • Before contacting a qualified engineer or Russell Hobbs, please see if the problem your machine has developed can be solved with the help of the... - Page 29 Trouble shooting Fault Possible cause Removing methods Press the Start/pause button. To eliminate foam formation, mix a tablespoon of softener with 500ml of water and pour the mixture in the Excessive amount of detergent drawer. After 5 - detergent used. 10 minutes, press the Excess foam has formed in Start/pause button again.
- Page 30 Trouble shooting Fault Possible cause Removing methods The dirtiness of the laundry Select the appropriate does not match the programme for the dirtiness programme select. of the laundry. Adjust the amount of Insufficient amount of detergent based on the dirt detergent used.
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Page 31: Maintenance
Maintenance This section explains how to care for your washer properly and safely. Note: • When cleaning your machine, ensure that the machine is unplugged and the water supply is closed off. • Do not use solvents, abrasive cleaners, glass cleaners or all-purpose cleaning agents to clean your Washing Machine. - Page 32 Maintenance Non-use or vacation care If you are on vacation or don’t use your washer for an extended period of time, you should: • Unplug the power supply cord or turn off electrical power to the washer. • Turn off the water supplier to the washer. This helps avoid accidental flooding (due to a water pressure surge) while you are away.
- Page 33 Maintenance Cleaning the water inlet filter Water inlet filters prevent dirt and foreign substances in the water from entering the machine. These are on the tap and on the ends of water valves along the water inlet hose of your machine. We recommend that these filters are cleaned every 2 months or when your machine cannot take sufficient amounts of water despite the tap being open.
- Page 34 Maintenance Cleaning the pump filter The pump filter system in your Washing Machine prolongs the life of the pump by preventing foreign objects such as threads, coins, pins, buttons etc. We recommend that you clean the pump filter every 2 months. WARNING: The water in the pump may be hot, wait until it has cooled down carrying out any cleaning or maintenance The pump filter is located behind the cover on the front-lower right corner.
- Page 35 Maintenance 3. Remove any foreign materials from the filter with a soft brush. 4. After cleaning, re-fit the filter by inserting it and turning clockwise. 5. When closing the pump cover, ensure that the mountings inside the cover meet the holes on the front panel side. 6.
- Page 36 Maintenance Cleaning the flush stopper Remove the detergent drawer and disassemble the flush stopper. Clean thoroughly to completely remove any softener residue. Refit the flush stopper after cleaning and check that it is seated properly.
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Page 37: Removing Stains
Removing stains from clothes Stained, heavily-soiled, or greasy items may need to be prewashed or soaked for best results. Soaking helps remove protein-type stains like blood, milk or grass. Prewashing helps loosen soil before washing. Stain removal rules • Use warm water for soaking or prewashing stained laundry. Hot water can set stains. - Page 38 Removing stains from clothes...
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Page 39: Specification
Specification Model RH612WM1 (W) (B) (G) (R) (S) Dimension (mm) (H)845 X (W)597 X (D)497 Maximum mass of dry 6.0kg clothes(kg) Water pressure (Mpa) 0.1MPa~1MPa Spin Speed (RPM) 1200 Rated Current Operating voltage / frequency (220-240) V ~/50Hz (V/Hz) Rated Power 2100W... -
Page 40: Connection To The Mains Supply
Connection to the mains supply For UK use only – Plug fitting details (where applicable): As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The GREEN/YELLOW wire is the EARTH and must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured... -
Page 41: Guarantee
Guarantee This product is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of the original purchase. If any defect arises due to faulty materials or workmanship the faulty product must be returned to the place of purchase. Refund or replacement is at the discretion of the retailer. The following conditions apply: •... -
Page 42: Product Fiche
Product Fiche: Rated capacity:6kg Energy efficiency class: A+++ EU Eco label: N/A Energy consumption 151kwh per year, based on 220 standard washing cycles for cotton programmes at 60°C and 40°C at full and partial load, and the consumption of the low-power modes. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used. -
Page 43: Notes
Notes:... - Page 44 For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 or visit us at https://mda.russellhobbs.com This symbol is known as the 'Crossed-out wheelie bin Symbol'. When this symbol is marked on a product/batteries, it means that the product/batteries should not be disposed of with your general household waste. Only discard electrical/electronic/battery items in separate collection schemes, which cater for the recovery and recycling of materials contained within.