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Russell Hobbs RHBI75140WD1 Instruction Manual

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7KG / 5KG 1400 Spin Speed
Washer Dryer
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Model number:
RHBI75140WD1
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750
Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 8pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm
or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk
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  • Page 1 7KG / 5KG 1400 Spin Speed Washer Dryer Instruction Manual Model number: RHBI75140WD1 For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 8pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Instructions ………………………………………………. 3 - 6 Before using the appliance ………………………………………………. 7 - 8 Installation ………………………………………………. 9 - 16 How to use ………………………………………………. 17 - 22 Helpful tips ………………………………………………. 23 - 24 Control panel & functions ………………………………………………. 25 - 29 Additional functions ……………………………………………….

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions • Carefully read this manual for correct and safe appliance use and for helpful tips on efficient maintenance. • Only use the washing machine after carefully reading these instructions. We recommend you always keep this manual on hand and in good condition for any future owners.
  • Page 4 Safety instructions other damage or loss arising through use that is not consistent with domestic or household use (even if located in a domestic or household environment) shall not be accepted by the manufacturer to the fullest extent permitted by law. •...
  • Page 5 Safety instructions • Make sure that the electrical system is earthed, complies with all applicable law and that the (electricity) socket is compatible with the plug of the appliance. Otherwise, seek qualified professional assistance. • The use of converters, multiple sockets or extension cords is strongly advised against.
  • Page 6 Safety instructions • Foam rubber, latex, shower caps, waterproof textiles, rubber backed articles and any other items with foam rubber pads should not be dried in the tumble dryer. • Clothes that have been in contact with volatile liquids should not be machine dried.

  • Page 7: Before Using The Appliance

    Before using your appliance • 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 •...
  • Page 8 Before using your appliance The Back of the machine 7. Water inlet valve 8. Drainage hose 9. Power cable 10. Transit bolts...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation • Remove the 2 or 4 transportation screws (A) on the back and remove the 2 or 4 flat washers, rubber bungs and plastic spacer tubes (B) as illustrated in figure 1. • If the washing machine is built-in, unscrew the 3 or 4 transportation screws (A) and remove the 3 or 4 flat washers, rubber bungs and plastic spacer tubes (B).
  • Page 10 Instructions for mounting the furniture door • Position and align the template onto the reverse of the furniture door. It is possible to mount the hinges and closure magnet on the right or left- hand side depending on your requirements. Mark the screw hole positions, then drill out these positions.
  • Page 11 Instructions for mounting the furniture door • Mount the plate (D) on the right or left-hand side, depending on your installation requirements. Place the plastic support (E) under the plate and fix it in position with screw (F). • Snap mount cap (G) in the lower position.
  • Page 12 Instructions for mounting the furniture door • Mount the furniture door to the front of the washer using the hinges. Place the spacers under the hinges (I) and then fix in position with screw (H). We suggest mounting the furniture door so that it opens towards the left, which is the same direction as the porthole door.
  • Page 13 Instructions for mounting the furniture door • The 4 adjustable feet allow the height of the washer to be adjusted from 820 mm to a maximum of 840 mm. To adjust the height, you should remove the nuts fitted to each foot and replace these with the 5 mm nuts supplied.
  • Page 14 Water inlet hose connection • Connect the water hose to the water supply tap (fig. 3) only using the hose supplied with the appliance (do not reuse old hose-sets). Fig 3. SOME MODELS may include one or more of the following features: •...
  • Page 15 Water inlet hose connection • The washing machine should be installed in its final position such that the water fill hose is not kinked or trapped. The corrugated drain hose should be inserted into suitable drain pipe of between 50cm and 85cm height above the floor using the curved drain hose support.
  • Page 16 Levelling the Appliance • Level the appliance using the feet as illustrated in figure 7: a. turn the nut clockwise to release the screw; b. rotate the foot to raise or lower it until it touches to the floor; c. lock the foot by screwing in the nut, until it tightens against the bottom of the washing machine.

  • Page 17: 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 18 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 19 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 20 How to use Main wash compartment Softener compartment Pre-wash detergent compartment Adding detergent • Only use detergent powder for a front loading and automatic washing machine. Only use the correct amount of detergent; see the instructions of the detergent manufacturer to identify this. •...
  • Page 21 How to use • Using an excessive amount of detergent (more than the recommended amount) can cause excessive soapsuds and this will overload the machine and the motor. In addition, this will deteriorate the washing and rinse performance. Adding fabric softener •...
  • Page 22 How to use Main wash detergent compartment This compartment is for liquid or powder detergents or limescale remover. Fabric conditioner, starch compartment This compartment is for softeners, conditioners or starch. Follow the instructions on the packaging. If softeners leave residue after use, try diluting them or using a liquid softener.

  • Page 23: Helpful Tips

    Helpful tips A guide to environmentally friendly and economic use of your appliance. Maximise The Load Size • Achieve the best use of energy, water, detergent and time by using the recommended maximum load size. • Save up to 50% energy by washing a full load instead of 2 half loads. Do you need to pre-wash? •...
  • Page 24 Helpful tips • For washes between 40°C and 60°C the type of detergent used needs to be appropriate for the type of fabric and level of soiling. • Normal powders are suitable for “white” or colour fast fabrics with high soiling, while liquid detergents or “colour protecting”...

  • Page 25: Control Panel & Functions

    Control Panel Detergent drawer Dryness level indicators LED display Door locked indicator, kg load indicator & key lock indicator Function buttons Temperature & spin speed indicators Start/pause button Programme dial Note: • This washing machine automatically adjusts the level of the water to the type and quantity of washing.
  • Page 26 Control Panel 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 and indicators.
  • Page 27 Control Panel LED display 6. Temperature indicators 1. Extra dry indicator 7. Spin speed indicators 2. Iron dry indicator 8. KG load icon/indicator 3. Cupboard dry indicator 9. Door lock icon/indicator 4. Programme/remaining time 5. Key lock icon/indicator Extra dry indicator (suitable for towels, bathrobes and bulky loads) The indicator lights upwhen the extra dry dryness level has been selected by pressing the Dryness level button.
  • Page 28 Control Panel During the initial filling phase of the cycle the machine calculates the actual cycle time needed based on the load size, content and options selected. The real time of the wash will then be displayed. This time can recalculate during the wash depending on detergent levels and load balancing.
  • Page 29 Control Panel a cold wash all the indicators must be off. Spin speed indicators This shows the spin speed of the selected programme, you can reduce or omit this by pressing the relevant button. Additional features Before starting a programme, you can select an additional function. Press the button on the Control Panel of the additional function you wish to select.

  • Page 30: Additional Functions

    Additional Functions Dryness level This button allows you to choose between 3 different dryness levels. For automatic washing/drying cycle: after the selection of washing programme according to laundry type, select a degree of dryness by pressing this button. At the end of the washing programme, the selected drying cycle will start automatically.
  • Page 31 Additional Functions Drying only cycle: select via the programme dial the desired drying programme in conjunction with your fabrics. Press the dryness level button to select the degree of dryness that is different to the default one (except for the wool drying programme). To cancel the cycle during the drying phase, please press the button for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 32 Additional Functions Note: If you have skipped the delay time you wanted to set, keep pressing the Delay button until the desired delay time is displayed again. For the delay timer function to work, you must press Start/Pause button. It is possible to cancel the delay start by turning the programme selector to OFF.
  • Page 33 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. If you want carry out a cold wash all the indicators must be off. Note: •...
  • Page 34 Additional Functions Key lock The key lock function allows you to lock the buttons so that the wash cycle you have chosen cannot be changed unintentionally. To activate key lock, press and hold the temperature and spin speed button simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
  • Page 35 Additional Functions Add or remove items after a program has started (pause) 1. Press and hold the Start/Pause button for about 2 seconds (some indicator lights and the time remaining indicator will flash, showing that the machine has been paused). Wait 2 minutes until the safety device unlocks the door.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Program Table

    Program Table Load Detergent drawer compartment capacity* Maximum Programme Temp Main Pre-wash Softener (⁰C) wash detergent compartment compartment compartment Whites 90° Cotton + Prewash 60° 60° Eco 20° 20° Mixed 60° Delicates 40° Rinse Spin Drain 30° Rapid 30° 14/30/44 Min. 40°...
  • Page 38 Programme table INFORMATION FOR THE TEST LABORATORIES (Ref. EN 50229 Standards) Washing Use the programme ** with the maximum degree of soiling selected, maximum spin speed and a temperature of 60°C. Programme recommended also for test with a lower temperature. Drying First drying with A kg (a load consist pillowcases and hand-towels) selecting the cotton drying programme.

  • Page 39: Program Selection

    Programme selection To clean different types of fabrics and various levels of dirt, the washing machine has specific programs to meet every need of washing (see table of programmes). Washing Whites An intensive wash. The final spin at maximum speed gives more efficient removal.
  • Page 40 Programme selection Delicates This program has reduced periods of drum rotation during the cycle and is particularly suitable or washing delicate fabrics. The wash cycle and rinses are carried out with a high level of water to ensure the best performance. Rinse This program performs 3 rinses with an intermediate spin (which can be reduced or excluded by using the appropriate button).
  • Page 41 Programme selection Wool This program performs a wash cycle dedicated to the wool fabrics that can be washed in a washing machine, or the articles to be washed by hand. Handwash Program for hand wash only clothes, the program ends with 3 rinses and a slow spin.

  • Page 42: Drying Cycle

    Drying cycle • Drying guidance advice is general, but practical experience of using the product will help you to achieve the best drying results. • We recommend setting a lower drying time than indicated, when first using the appliance in order to establish the degree of dryness required.
  • Page 43 Drying cycle The correct way to dry • Open the door. • Fill with the laundry, not exceeding the maximum drying load indicated in the programme table. For large items (e.g. sheets) or very absorbent items (e.g. towels or jeans), it is a good idea to reduce the load.
  • Page 44 Drying cycle • Check that the tap is turned on and that the discharge hose is positioned correctly. WARNING: • Do not dry woollen garments or articles with special padding (e.g. quilts, quilted anoraks, etc.) and very delicate fabrics. If garments are drip/dry, load less items as to prevent creasing.

  • Page 45: Automatic Washing/Drying Cycle

    Drying cycle WARNING: • After cancelling the drying programme, the cool down phase will begin and you must wait for about 10/20 minutes before opening the door. In order to ensure the correct operation of the appliance, it is advisable not to interrupt the drying phase unless it is absolutely necessary.
  • Page 46 Automatic washing/drying cycle • At the end of the wash phase the display will show the drying time remaining. • When the programme is finished the word "End" will appear on the display. After 5 minutes the appliance will go into standby mode (on certain models, the display will show two lines).

  • Page 47: Error Codes

    Error codes Note: Your Washing Machine is equipped with a built-in fault detection system, indicated by error codes being shown on the LED display. The most common failure codes are shown below. Error shown Possible causes and practical solutions The machine cannot load water. Make sure the water supply tap is open.

  • Page 48: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting • All repairs to your machine should be carried out by a qualified engineer or contact Product Care on 0345 208 8750. • Before contacting a qualified engineer or Product Care, please see if the problem your machine has developed can be solved with the help of the below: Fault Possible cause...
  • Page 49 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 50 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.

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    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 52 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 53 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 to carry out any cleaning or maintenance The pump filter is located behind the cover on the front-lower right corner.
  • Page 54 Maintenance 7. Smearing a small amount of liquid soap on the filter seal will help refitting. 8. Close the filter pump cover NOTE: Depending on the amount of water inside the machine, you may have to empty the water collection container a few times. Cleaning the detergent drawer The use of detergent may cause residual build up in the detergent drawer over time.
  • Page 55 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.

  • Page 56: 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 57 Removing stains from clothes...

  • Page 58: Specification

    Specification Model RHBI75140WD1 Dimension (mm) (H)845 X (W)597 X (D)557 Maximum mass of dry 7.0kg clothes(kg) Maximum mass of wet 5.0kg clothes(kg) Water pressure (Mpa) 0.1MPa~1MPa Spin Speed (RPM) 1400 Rated Current Operating voltage / frequency (220-240) V ~/50Hz (V/Hz)

  • Page 59: 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 60: 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 61: Notes

    Notes: For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 8pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk...
  • Page 62 Notes: For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 8pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk...
  • Page 63 Notes: For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am – 8pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk...
  • Page 64 For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750 Opening times: Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm & Saturday 9am – 1pm or visit us at www.productcare.co.uk 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.

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