Hotpoint RSF 601 HK User Manual

Instructions for use

WASHING MACHINE

GB

English,1

RSF 601

Contents

Installation, 2-3-4-5

Unpacking and levelling
Connecting the electricity and water supplies
The first wash cycle
Technical data

Care and maintenance, 6

Cutting off the water and electricity supplies
Cleaning the washing machine
Cleaning the detergent dispenser drawer
Caring for the door and drum of your appliance
Cleaning the pump
Checking the water inlet hose

Precautions and tips, 7

General safety
Disposal
Opening the porthole door manually

Description of the washing machine, 8-9

Control panel
Display

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Running a wash cycle, 10

Wash cycles and options, 11

Table of programmes and wash cycles
Wash options

Detergents and laundry, 12

Detergent dispenser drawer
Preparing the laundry
Special wash cycles
Load balancing system

Troubleshooting, 13

Service, 14

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Installation

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! This instruction manual should be kept in a
safe place for future reference. If the washing
machine is sold, transferred or moved, make
sure that the instruction manual remains with
the machine so that the new owner is able to
familiarise himself/herself with its operation
and features.

! Read these instructions carefully: they
contain vital information relating to the safe
installation and operation of the appliance.

Unpacking and levelling

Unpacking

1. Remove the washing machine from its
packaging.

2. Make sure that the washing machine has
not been damaged during the transportation
process. If it has been damaged, contact the
retailer and do not proceed any further with
the installation process.

3. Remove the 4
protective screws
(used during
transportation)
and the rubber
washer with the
corresponding
spacer, located on
the rear part of the
appliance (see figure).

4. Close off the holes using the plastic plugs
provided.

5. Keep all the parts in a safe place: you will
need them again if the washing machine
needs to be moved to another location.

2. If the floor is not perfectly level, compensate
for any unevenness by tightening or loosening
the adjustable front feet (see figure); the angle
of inclination, measured in relation to the
worktop, must not exceed 2°.
Levelling the machine correctly will provide
it with stability, help to avoid vibrations and
excessive noise and prevent it from shifting
while it is operating. If it is placed on carpet or
a rug, adjust the feet in such a way as to allow
a sufficient ventilation space underneath the
washing machine.

Connecting the electricity and
water supplies

Connecting the water inlet hose

1. Connect the inlet
hose by screwing it to
a cold water tap using
a 3/4 gas threaded
connection (see

figure).

Before performing
the connection, allow
the water to run freely
until it is perfectly
clear.

2. Connect the
inlet hose to the
washing machine by
screwing it onto the
corresponding water
inlet of the appliance,
which is situated on
the top right-hand
side of the rear part
of the appliance (see
figure).

! Packaging materials should not be used as
toys for children.

Levelling

1. Install the washing
machine on a flat
sturdy floor, without
resting it up against
walls, furniture
cabinets or anything
else.

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3. Make sure that the hose is not folded over
or bent.

! The water pressure at the tap must fall within
the range of values indicated in the Technical
data table (see next page).

! If the inlet hose is not long enough, contact a
specialised shop or an authorised technician.

! Never use second-hand hoses.

! Use the ones supplied with the machine.

65 - 100 cm

Connecting the drain hose

Connect the drain
hose, without bending
it, to a drainage duct
or a wall drain located
at a height between
65 and 100 cm from
the floor;

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD
BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.

Replacing the fuse:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA
approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be
used, and the fuse cover re-fitted. If the fuse
cover is lost, the plug must not be used until a
replacement is obtained.

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alternatively, rest
it on the side of
a washbasin or
bathtub, fastening
the duct supplied to
the tap (see figure).
The free end of the
hose should not be
underwater.

! We advise against the use of hose
extensions; if it is absolutely necessary, the
extension must have the same diameter as the
original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in
length.

Electric connection

Before plugging the appliance into the mains
socket, make sure that:

• the socket is earthed and in compliance with
the applicable law;

• the socket is able to sustain the appliance’s
maximum power load indicated on the
Technical Data Plate fixed on the machine;

• the supply voltage is included within the

values indicated on the Technical Data Plate
fixed on the machine.

• the socket is compatible with the washing

machine’s plug. If this is not the case,
replace the socket or the plug.

Replacement fuse covers:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must
be of the correct colour as indicated by
the coloured marking or the colour that is
embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacements can be obtained directly from
your nearest Service Depot.

Removing the plug:

If your appliance has a non-rewireable
moulded plug and you should wish to re-route
the mains cable through partitions, units etc.,
please ensure that either:
the plug is replaced by a fused 13 ampere
rewireable plug bearing the BSI mark of
approval.

or:

the mains cable is wired directly into a 13
amp cable outlet, controlled by a switch, (in
compliance with BS 5733) which is accessible
without moving the appliance.

Disposing of the plug:

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself,
you make the pins unusable so that it cannot
be accidentally inserted into a socket.

Instructions for connecting cable to an
alternative plug:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following
code:

Green & Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live

Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp
fused plug it can be plugged into a 13 amp
socket for immediate use. Before using the
appliance please read the instructions below.

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GREEN &
YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 ampere fuse

CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

As the colours of the wires in the lead may
not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal
marked E or or coloured Green or Green &
Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked L or
coloured Red.
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked N or
coloured Black.
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be
fitted with a
13 amp fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or
at the distribution board.
If you are in any doubt regarding the electrical
supply to your machine, consult a qualified
electrician before use.
How to connect an alternative plug:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

BLUE NEUTRAL (N)
BROWN LIVE (L)
GREEN & YELLOW EARTH (E)

! The power supply cable must only be
replaced by an authorised serviceman.

Warning! The company denies all liability if and
when these norms are not respected.

The first wash cycle

Once the appliance has been installed, and
before you use it for the first time, run a wash
cycle with detergent and no laundry, using the
programme “Auto Clean” (see “Cleaning the

washing machine”).

Disposing of the appliance:

When disposing of the appliance please
remove the plug by cutting the mains cable
as close as possible to the plug body and
dispose of it as described on the previous
page.

! The washing machine should not be installed
in an outdoor environment, not even where
the area is sheltered, because it may be very
dangerous to leave it exposed to damp, rain
and thunderstorms.

! When the washing machine is installed, the
mains socket must be within easy reach.

! Do not use extensions or multiple sockets.

! The power supply cable must never be bent

or dangerously compressed.

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Technical data

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Model

Dimensions

Capacity

Electrical
connections

Water con­nections

Spin speed

Test wash
cycles in
accordance
with re­gulations
1061/2010
1015/2010

RSF 601

width 59.5 cm
height 85 cm
depth 54 cm

from 1 to 6 kg

please refer to the technical
data plate fixed to the ma­chine

maximum pressure
1 MPa (10 bar)
minimum pressure

0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)
drum capacity 52 litres

up to 1000 rotations per
minute

programme 9 ;
Eco Cotton 60°C.
programme 9 ;
Eco Cotton 40°C.

This appliance conforms to
the following EC Directives:

- EMC - 2014/30/EU (Elec­tromagnetic Compatibility)

- LVD - 2014/35/EU (Low
Voltage)

- 2012/19/EU (WEEE)

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