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WASHING MACHINE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model num bers:
RH1247B, RH1247S & RH1247W
Please read these instructions carefully and
keep them for future reference

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  • Page 1: Washing Machine

    WASHING MACHINE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model num bers: RH1247B, RH1247S & RH1247W Please read these instructions carefully and keep them for future reference...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THE CONTENTS SECTION 1: BEFORE USING SECTION 2: INSTALLATION SECTION 3: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 4: LAUNDRY PREPARATION SECTION 5: CONTROL PANEL Detergent drawer Programme knob Electronic display SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE Selecting programme Auxiliary functions Starting the programme Adding/Removing laundry Child lock Cancelling programme Finishing programme...
  • Page 3: Section 1: Before Using

    SECTION-1: BEFORE USING SAFETY WARNINGS  Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cord.  Do not plug in damaged or torn plugs.  In case of a breakdown of power cable, contact the nearest authorized service for replacing it. ...
  • Page 4 SECTION-1: BEFORE USING  You should absolutely remove the transport screws of your machine before the first usage. Faults occurring in machines operated with transport screw fitted shall not be covered by the warranty.  Do not put the discharging hose of your machine in a vessel, bucket or sink.
  • Page 5: Section 2: Installation

    SECTION-2: INSTALLATION 1.Detergent drawer 2.Upper tray 3.Programme knob 4.Electronic display 5.Door 6.Cover of pump filter 7.Transport safety screw 8.Power cable 9.Discharging hose 10.Water inlet valve...
  • Page 6 SECTION-2: INSTALLATION REMOVING TRANSPORT SAFETY SCREWS Transportation screws,which are located at the back of the machine, must be removed before using or running the machine. Loosen the screws by rotating counterclockwise with a suitable wrench. Pull out the screws together with the coloured plastic spacer, (the screws that have been removed from the machine should be kept for any other transportation necessities).
  • Page 7 SECTION-2: INSTALLATION ADJUSTIMENT OF FEET  Do not install your machine on a carpet or suchlike grounds.  For your machine to work silently and without any vibration, it should it be settled on a flat, non-slippery and tough ground. ...
  • Page 8 SECTION-2: INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL CONNECTION / WATER INLET CONNECTION Electrical connection  Your washing machine is set to 220-240V and 50Hz.  Mains cord of your washing machine is equipped with a specific grounded plug. This plug should always be inserted to a grounded receptacle of 10 amps.
  • Page 9 SECTION-2: INSTALLATION WATER INLET CONNECTION / WATER DİSCHARGE CONNECTION Water discharge connection  Be sure that the water inlet hoses are not folded, twisted, crushed or elongated by stretching.  Water drain hose should be mounted at a height of minimum 60 cm, maximum 100 cm from the ground.
  • Page 10: Section 3: Technical Specifications

    SECTION-3: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating voltage / frequency (220-240) V ~/50Hz (V/Hz) Total current (A) Maximum: 1 Mpa Water pressure (Mpa) Minimum: 0.1 MPa 2100 Total power (W) Maximum dry laundry capacity (kg) 1200 Wringing revolution (rev / min) Programme number Dimensions 845 x 597 x 527 (Height x Width x Depth) (mm)
  • Page 11: Section 4: Laundry Preparation

    SECTION-4: LAUNDRY PREPARATION  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.
  • Page 12 SECTION-4: LAUNDRY PREPARATION Ironing No whitening Whitening temperature is available maximum 110°C Ironing Ironing temperature is temperature is No ironing maximum 150°C maximum 200°C No dry cleaning Dry cleaning Leave on a flat available place Drying by twirling Hang when wet Dry by hanging is not allowed Dry cleaning in...
  • Page 13 SECTION-4: LAUNDRY PREPARATION  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.
  • Page 14 SECTION-4: LAUNDRY PREPARATION The amount of detergent you will put in your machine will depend on the following criteria:  Your detergent utilization will be based on the amount of dirt or the level of stains on your laundry. Do not prewash your less stained laundry items and only put a slight amount of detergent in the 2 compartment of the detergent drawer.
  • Page 15: Section 5: Control Panel

    SECTION 5: CONTROL PANEL...
  • Page 16: Detergent Drawer

    SECTION 5: CONTROL PANEL DETERGENT DRAWER A. Prewashing compartment B. Main washing compartment C. Softener compartment D. Siphon cover E. Liquid level detergent plate...
  • Page 17: Programme Knob

    SECTION 5: CONTROL PANEL PROGRAMME KNOB You may select the programme you like would like/require to wash your laundry by rotating the programme knob in either direction (clockwise or anti-clockwise). Ensure that the programme knob is exactly on the programme you want to select.
  • Page 18: Electronic Display

    SECTION 5: CONTROL PANEL ELECTRONIC DISPLAY 1. Adjusting button for spin speed 2. Adjusting button for temperature of the washing water 3. Auxiliary Prewash function 4. Auxiliary Rapid wash function 5. Auxiliary Easy iron function 6. Auxiliary Delay timer function 7.
  • Page 19: Section 6: Operating Your Machine

    SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE  Plug your machine in.  Open the water faucet.  Open the machine door.  Place your laundry in your machine.  Push the door of your machine until hearing the locking sound to close it.
  • Page 20 SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE Half-load detection system 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°).
  • Page 21 SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE PROGRAM TABLE MAXIMUM PROGRAMME & PROGRAMME DETERGENT AMOUNT OF PROGRAMME DURATION LAUNDRY TYPE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURE (°C) (MIN.) LAUNDRY (kg) Very dirty cotton and flax textiles. (Underwear, linen, tablecloth(s), towel(s) COTTON 95° (maximum 4 kg), bedclothes, etc. Normal dirty cotton and flax textiles.
  • Page 22: Auxiliary Functions

    SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 1. Spin speed selection and auxiliary function of soaking You can set the spin speed for your laundry via the spin speed setting button. When you select a new programme, the maximum spin speed of the programme you have selected will be shown on the electronic display.
  • Page 23 SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS If this function is selected, your laundry will be soaked in the last rinsing water. When your machine soaks your laundries in the last rinsing water, symbol will blink on electronic display. If you want to take your laundry out, press the “Start / Pause” button on.
  • Page 24 SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 2. Washing water temperature selection You can select the washing water temperature with the washing water temperature adjustment button. Whenever you select a new programme, the maximum washing water temperature is shown on the electronic display. You can gradually decrease the washing water temperature between the maximum...
  • Page 25 SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 3. Auxiliary function prewash You can give your very dirty laundry a prewash prior to the main wash by using this auxiliary function. When using this function, you should put detergent in the front washing compartment of the detergent drawer.
  • Page 26 SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 6. Auxiliary function for delay timer By using this auxiliary function, you can delay the start of your washing programme by 30 minutes and up to 23 hours. To use the delay timer auxiliary function: - Press time delay button once.
  • Page 27 SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS 7. Anti-Allergic auxiliary function In the programmes where this auxiliary function is active, your machine will perform an extra rinsing operation on your laundry prior to the last rinsing operation. Note: Anti-Allergic auxiliary function is selected automatically only in Baby wear programme.
  • Page 28: Starting The Programme

    SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE STARTING THE PROGRAMME Start/Pause button By pressing on Start/Pause button, you may start the programme you have selected, suspend a running programme. If you switch your machine to pause mode, electronic display will blink. When you start your machine, the following symbols for the programmes you have selected will be available on the electronic display.
  • Page 29: Adding/Removing Laundry

    SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE ADDING/REMOVING LAUNDRY Adding/Removing laundry from the machine If you want to add or remove laundry when your machine is running: - Switch your machine to the pause mode by pressing on Start/Pause button. - After a while, the symbol will be shown on the electronic diplay and this means that the door of your machine can now be opened.
  • Page 30: Child Lock

    SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE CHILD LOCK Child lock To avoid programme flow from being affected if programme knobs are pressed or programme knob is turned when performing washing operation in your machine, a child lock is available. The Child lock will be activated when both the rapid wash and easy ironing auxiliary functions are pressed at the same time for 3 seconds or longer.
  • Page 31: Cancelling Programme

    SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE CANCELLING PROGRAMME Cancelling programme If you want to cancel any programme running: - Switch the programme knob to Stop. - Your machine will stop the washing operation and the programme will be cancelled. - To get rid of the water accumulated in the machine switch the programme knob to any programme.
  • Page 32: Finishing Programme

    SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR MACHINE FINISHING PROGRAMME Finishing programme - Your machine will stop by itself as soon as the programme you have selected finishes. -The text “END” will flash on the electronic display. Note: Within 2 minutes of the programme finishing, your machine will remove the “End”...
  • Page 33: Section 7: Electronic Display Warning Symbols

    SECTION 7: ELECTRONIC DISPLAY WARNING SYMBOLS WARNING OF WATER CUT-OFF / LOW MAINS WATER PRESSURE If the symbol flashes on the electronic display: - Water faucet may be closed. Check. - Mains water may be cut-off. Check. If so, switch the programme knob to position 0.
  • Page 34: Warning Of Clogged Pump Filter

    SECTION 7: ELECTRONIC DISPLAY WARNING SYMBOLS WARNING OF CLOGGED PUMP FILTER If the symbol flashes on the electronic display: - Pump filter may be clogged. Clean the pump filter. (*) - Discharging hose may be clogged or twisted. Check the discharging hose.
  • Page 35: Section 8: Maintenance And Cleaning

    SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF YOUR MACHINE  Unplug your machine.  Turn the water faucet off. WATER INLET FILTERS Filters to avoid dirt and foreign substances in the water from penetrating into the machine are available both on the side of faucet and on the ends of water valves along the water inlet hose of your machine.
  • Page 36 SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF YOUR MACHINE / PUMP FILTER A filter system is available which avoids threads from your laundry and tiny materials from entering into the pump during the water discharging operation carried out by your machine after completing washing. This prolongs the lifecycle of your pump.
  • Page 37 SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF YOUR MACHINE / PUMP FILTER  After cleaning the filter, fit the filter cover by rotating it clockwise.  Fit the pump section of the toe board.  Remember that water will leak if you do not fit the filter cover properly.
  • Page 38 SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF YOUR MACHINE / DETERGENT DRAWER Your detergents may deposit residue in detergent drawer over time. To clean the residue formed, disassemble the detergent drawer regurlarly. To eject the detergent drawer:  Pull the detergent drawer out fully. ...
  • Page 39 SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF YOUR MACHINE / SIPHON PLUG / BODY / DRUM Siphon plug Disassemble the detergent drawer. Disassemble the flush stopper and clean the softener residues completely. Refit the flush stopper after cleaning it. Check whether it has settled properly. Body Clean the outer body of your machine with warm water and a non- inflammable cleaning agent that will not abrade the body of your...
  • Page 40: Section 9: Practical Information

    SECTION 9: PRACTICAL INFORMATION Alcoholic drinks: Spotted area should initially be washed using cold water, and then be wiped with glycerine and water and rinsed with vinegar-mixed water. Shoe shine: Spot should be rubbed out gently without damaging the cloth and be scrubbed and rinsed with detergent.
  • Page 41 SECTION 9: PRACTICAL INFORMATION Blood stain: Submerge your laundry in cold water for 30 minutes. If the stain is not removed, then submerge in a mixture of water and ammoniac (3 spoons of ammoniac in 4 litres of water) for 30 minutes. Cream, ice cream and milk: Submerge your laundry in cold water and scrub the spotted area with detergent.
  • Page 42: Section 10: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING All repairing operations required for your machine should be carried out by our authorised service. If your machine requires a repair or if you cannot remove the fault by the help of the information provided as follows: ...
  • Page 43 SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING REMOVING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE METHODS Discharging hose Check the clogged or twisted. discharging hose. Clean the pump Pump filter clogged. Your machine does filter. (*) not discharge water. Spread your Laundry settled in laundries in the the machine machine properly unevenly.
  • Page 44 SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING REMOVING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE METHODS Press on Start/Pause button. To eliminate foam formation, mix a spoon of softener with half litre of water, and pour the mixture in Excessive amount of the detergent drawer. detergent used. After 5-10 minutes, Excessive foam is press on Start/Pause formed in the...
  • Page 45 SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING REMOVING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE METHODS Adjust the amount of detergent based on Water being hard. the instructions of the detergent Unsatisfactory manufacturer. washing result. Laundry distributed in Spread your laundries your machine in the machine unevenly. properly and evenly. As soon as the The end of water Set the water...
  • Page 46 SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING REMOVING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE METHODS Unbalanced load control system will try to spread your laundries evenly. Wringing operation No fault. Unbalanced Wringing operation is will start after load control system not performed or spreading your has been activated. runs late.
  • Page 47: Section 11: Automatic Fault Warnings And What To Be Done

    SECTION 11: AUTOMATIC FAULT WARNINGS AND WHAT TO BE DONE Your machine is equipped with systems that continually self-check during washing operations and then take the necessary precautions and warn you in case of any breakdown. TROUBLE POSSIBLE WHAT TO DO CODE FAULT Close the machine door.
  • Page 48 SECTION 11: AUTOMATIC FAULT WARNINGS AND WHAT TO BE DONE TROUBLE CODE POSSIBLE WHAT TO DO FAULT - Water faucet may be closed. Check. - Mains water may be cut-off. Check. - If so, switch the programme knob to position 0. You can select a programme and run your machine after the mains water is supplied.
  • Page 49: Section 12: Describing And Saving Energy

    SECTION 12: DESCRIBING SAVING ENERGY Energy and water consumption may vary based on water pressure, water hardness, water temperature, ambient temperature, laundry amount, additional function selection, and voltage fluctuations. It will reduce energy and water consumption to use your machine with the laundry capacity proposed for the selected programme, wash your less dirty or daily laundry in short programmes, carry out cleaning and maintenance periodically, use your machine at the...
  • Page 50 For Customer Services & Warranty Information please call 0845 683 8717 Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am until 8pm Saturday & Sunday 10am until 4pm Customer Service Department Picktree Court Picktree Lane Chester-le-Street Co Durham DH3 3SY Revision 1 This symbol is known as the 'Crossed-out wheelie bin Symbol'. W hen 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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