Howden HJA8511, HJA8501 User's Installation Manual
Integrated
Washing Machine
HJA8501
User & installation Guide
Built-In Appliances
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your choice of washing machine which has been designed to give you excellent service.
The user manual will help you use your machine quickly and safely.
Please read this user manual before installing and using the machine.
Always follow the safety instructions.
Keep this user manual within easy reach for future reference.
Please read any other documents supplied with the product.
Explanation of symbols
Throughout this user manual the following symbols are used:
Important information or useful hints about usage.
Warning for hazardous situations with regard to life and property.
Warning for electric shock.
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This appliance’s packaging material is recyclable. Help recycle it and protect the
environment by dropping it off in the municipal receptacles provided for this purpose.
Your appliance also contains a great amount of recyclable material. It is marked with
this label to indicate the used appliances that should not be mixed with other waste.
This way, the appliance recycling organised by your manufacturer will be done under the
best possible conditions, in compliance with European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Contact your town hall or your retailer for the used
appliance collection points closest to your home. We thank you doing your part to protect
the environment.
Index
User manual HJA8501 / HJA8511
01 - Your washing machine 4
Overview 4
4
02 - Warnings & safety information 5
General Safety 5
First Use 5
Intended use 5
Safety instructions 6
If there are children in your house 6
03 - Installation 7
Appropriate installation location 7
Removing the transportation locks 7
Removing packaging reinforcement 8
Connecting water supply 8
Connecting to the drain 9
Adjusting the feet 9
Electrical connection 10
Electrical Requirements 10
Fitting a Different Plug 10
First use 11
Disposing of packaging material 11
Transportation of the product 11
Disposing of the old product 11
04 - Preparation 12
Things to be done for energy saving 12
Sorting the laundry 12
Preparing laundry for washing 13
Correct load capacity 13
Loading the laundry 14
Detergents and softeners 14
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Time display 23
Starting the Programme 23
Progress of programme 23
Moving the selector after the programme
has started 24
Switching the machine to standby mode 24
Child-proof lock 25
Cancelling the active program 25
Programme in rinse hold mode 25
End of programme 25
06 - Maintenance & Cleaning 26
Detergent drawer 26
The door and drum 26
Body and Control panel 26
27
Draining remaining water and
27
07 - Troubleshooting 28
08 - Built-in Installation 34
Standard height door & false drawer 34
Full height door 34
Adjustable feet 34
Filler Strip 34
09 - Guarantee 36
05 - Selecting a Programme &
Operating Your Machine 17
Control panel 17
Display symbols 18
Turning the machine on 18
Programme selection 18
Main Programmes 18
Additional programmes 19
Special programmes 20
Temperature selection 20
Spin Speed selection 20
Programme and consumption table 21
Auxiliary functions 22
Contents
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01 - Your washing machine
Overview
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1. Power cable
2. Top lid
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3. Control panel
4. Filter cap
5. Adjustable feet
6. Door
7. Detergent drawer
8. Drain hose
HJA8511 HJA8501
Maximum Dry Capacity (kg) 7 7
Height (cm) 82 82
Width (cm) 59.7 59.7
Depth (cm) 54 54
Net Weight (+/- 4Kg.) 73 72
Electrical Input (V/Hz) 230V / 50Hz 230V / 50Hz
Total Current (A) 10 10
Total Power (W) 2200 2200
Spin Speed (rpm max.) 1600 1400
Stand-by Mode Power (W) 1.40 1.40
Off Power Mode (W) 0.20 0.20
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Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match the product exactly.
Values stated on the product labels or in the documentation accompanying it are obtained in laboratory conditions in accordance with the
relevant standards. Depending on operational and environmental conditions of the product, these values may vary.
Your Washing Machine
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02 - Warnings & safety information
User manual HJA8501 / HJA8511
Failure to read and follow these guidelines
may result in personal injury or damage to the
machine which may not be covered by and void the
guarantee.
General Safety
Never place your machine on a carpet
your machine may cause electrical parts
to overheat and cause problems with your
washing machine.
If there are any signs of damage do not install
or use the machine. Contact the supplier.
Check water hoses for wear. Do no t use old/
used water inlet hoses. These may cause
stains on your laundry and may leak.
Fit the drain hose into the discharge housing
securely to prevent any water leakage and to
allow machine to discharge water as required.
It is very important that the water intake and
drain hoses are not folded, squeezed, or
broken when the appliance is pushed into
place after it is installed or cleaned.
Your washing machine is designed to
continue operating after the event of a
power interruption. You cannot cancel
any programme by pressing the “On/Off
button.” Your machine will not resume its
programme when the power restores. Press
the “Start/Pause/Cancel” button to cancel the
programme (See Page. 25)
There may be some water in your machine
when you receive it. This is from the quality
control process and is normal. It is not harmful
to your machine.
First Use
Before washing your 1st load please run the
machine on the ‘Machine Clean’ programme.
Ensure that the cold water connection has
been made correctly when installing your
machine. Otherwise, your laundry may come
out hot at the end of the washing process and
may wear out faster.
Please be sure that the tap water supply and
water drainage systems are appropriate. If
any necessary arrangements carried out.
Intended use
This product has been designed for home use.
The appliance may only be used for washing
and rinsing of textiles that are marked
accordingly.
Only detergents, softeners and supplements
suitable for washing machines may be used.
Observe the care instructions labelled on
textile products and any other instructions
given by companies that produce detergents
for your machine.
This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (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.
Some problems you may encounter may be
caused by the software. Press “Start/Pause/
Cancel” button for 3 seconds to cancel the
programme set in your machine before calling
the authorized service.
Warning and safety information
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Safety instructions
This appliance must be connected to an
earthed outlet protected by a fuse of suitable
capacity.
The supply and draining hoses must always
be securely fastened and remain in an
undamaged state.
there is still water in the drum. Otherwise,
injury due to the hot water.
Never force open the locked door! The door
will be ready to open just a few minutes after
the washing cycle comes to an end.
Unplug the machine when it is not in use.
Only use a clean damp cloth to clean the outer
body parts of the appliance. Do not use any
steam cleaners or wet cloths. Always unplug
before cleaning
If there are children in your house
Electrical appliances may be dangerous
for children. Keep children away from the
machine when it is operating. Do not let them
tamper with the machine.
Close the door when you leave the area where
the machine is located.
Store all detergents in a safe place out of
reach of the children.
Never touch the plug with wet hands. Never
unplug by pulling on the cable, always pull
out from the plug only. Do not operate the
machine if the power cord or plug is damaged.
Never attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Otherwise, you may be putting your and
other’s lives in danger.
For malfunctions that cannot be solved by
information in the operating manual turn off
the machine, unplug it, turn off the water tap
and contact an authorized service agent.
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Warning and safety information
03 - Installation
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To make the product ready for use, review the
information in the user manual and make sure
that the electricity, tap water supply and water
drainage systems are appropriate. If they are not,
necessary arrangements carried out.
Preparation of the location and electrical, tap
water and waste water installations at the place of
installation is customer’s responsibility.
Installation and electrical connections of the
persons. Manufacturer shall not be held liable for
damages that may arise from installation
procedures.
Prior to installation, visually check if the
product has any damage on it. If so, do not have it
installed. Damaged products may cause risks for
your safety.
1. Loosen all the bolts with a spanner until they
rotate freely (C).
2. Remove transportation safety bolts
Make sure that the water inlet and discharge
hoses as well as the power cable are not folded,
kinked or crushed while pushing the product into its
place after installation or cleaning procedures.
Appropriate installation location
place it on a long pile rug or similar surfaces.
T otal weight of the washing machine - with
full load - is approx. 80 kilograms. Place the
Do not install the product where temperature
may fall below 0ºC..
Removing transportation locks
Remove the transportation locks before taking
out the packaging reinforcement.
Remove the transportation safety bolts
before operating the washing machine, otherwise,
the product will be damaged.
3. Attach the plastic covers supplied in the User
Manual bag into the holes on the rear panel.
Keep the transportation safety bolts in a safe
place to reuse when the washing machine needs to
be moved again in the future.
Never move the product without the
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Removing packaging
reinforcement
Tilt the machine backwards to remove the
packaging reinforcement. Remove the packaging
reinforcement by pulling the ribbon.
Failure to do this will cause the appliance to
vibrate loudly and may result in damage to your
machine and or furniture.
1. Connect the special hose supplied with the
product to the wat er inlet on the product.
Ensure that the cold water connection is made
correctly when installing the product.
2. Tighten hose nut by hand. Never use a wrench
when tightening the nut.
Connecting water supply
The water supply pressure required to run the
product is between 1 to 10 bars (0.1 – 1MPa). It is
from the fully open tap in one minute to have your
machine run smoothly. Attach a pressure reducing
valve if water pressure is higher.
The water inlet should not be connected to the
hot water tap. In such a case the laundry will get
damaged or the product will switch to protection
mode and will not operate.
Do not use old or used water inlet hoses on the
new product.
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3. Open the tap completely after making the
hose connection to check for water leaks at
the connection point. If any leaks occur, turn
off the tap and remove the nut. Retighten
the nut carefully after checking the seal. To
prevent water leakages and damages caused
by them, keep the taps closed when the
machine is not in use.
Connecting to the drain
The end of the drain hose must be securely
of its housing during water discharge. Moreover,
User manual HJA8501 / HJA8511
there is risk of scalding due to high washing
temperatures! To prevent such situations and to
ensure smooth water intake and discharge of the
that it cannot come out.
The hose should be connected to a waste
outlet pipe at a height of at least 40cm (max
If the hose is too high or too low problems
with water retention and discharge will be
encountered.
performance)
1. Loosen the lock nuts on the feet by hand.
2. Adjust the feet until the product stands level
and balanced.
3. Tighten all lock nuts again by hand.
machine and to allow for easy discharge, do
not push waste hose too far into waste pipe
and ensure an ‘S’ bend is formed with the
hose.
The washing machine should be free to drain.
Avoid any kinks in the drain hose and ensure
the pipe is not crushed during installation of
the machine.
If the hose is too short it may be extended to a
Max. Length of 3.2m. Ensure all joints are tight
to avoid leaks.
Adjusting the feet
In order to ensure that the product operates
silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and
balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by
adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the product may move
and suffer vibration problems
(* Lowest height is preferable for optimum
Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts,
they may become damaged.
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Electrical connection
Connect the product to an earthed outlet protected
by a fuse complying with the values in the
not be liable for any damages that will arise when
the product is used without earthing in accordance
with the local regulations.
Do not make connections via extension cables
or multi-plugs.
Damaged power cables must be replaced by
Electrical requirements
Before you insert the plug into the wall socket make
sure that the voltage and the frequency shown
in the rating label corresponds to your electricity
supply.
We recommend that this appliance be connected to
the mains supply via a suitable switched and fused
socket in a readily accessible position.
This appliance must be earthed
Important Fitting a different plug
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals on your plug,
proceed as follows:
1. Connect the green - yellow or green (earth)
wire to the terminal in the plug marked ‘E’ or
with the symbol f or coloured green and yellow
or green.
2. Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal
in the plug marked ‘N’ or coloured black.
3. Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in
the plug marked ‘L’ or coloured red
either in the plug or adaptor or in the main fuse box.
Earth
(Green / Yellow)
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
socket, then the plug should be cut off and an
Destroy the old plug, which is cut off as a plug with
a bared cord could cause a shock hazard if inserted
into a socket elsewhere in the house.
The moulded plug on this appliance incorporates
a 13A fuse. Should the fuse need to be replaced
an ASTA approved BS1362 fuse of the same rating
In the event of losing the fuse cover, the plug must
not be used until a replacement fuse cover has
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First use
Before starting to use the product, make sure
that all preparations are made in accordance
with the instructions in sections “Important safety
instructions” and “Installation”.
To prepare the product for washing laundry, perform
Before starting the programme, put max. 100 g of
powder into the main wash detergent Compartment
(compartment No. II). If using tablets, put only one
tablet into compartment No. II. Dry the inside of
the door seal with a clean piece of cloth after the
programme has come to an end.
Transportation of the product
1. Drain any remaining water in the product
completely; see, “Draining remaining water
2. Install transportation safety bolts in the
reverse order of removal procedure; see,
“Removing the transportation locks”.
Never move the product without the
Disposing of the old product
Dispose of the old product in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Refer to your local dealer or solid waste collection
centre in your area to learn how to dispose of your
product.
For children’s safety, cut the power cable and break
the locking mechanism of the door so that it will be
nonfunctional before disposing of the product.
Use detergent suitable for automatic washing
machines.
Di sp os in g of p ac ka gi ng m ate ri al
Packaging materials are dangerous to children.
Keep packaging materials in a safe place away from
reach of the children.
Packaging materials of the product are
manufactured from recyclable materials. Dispose of
them properly and sort in accordance with recycled
waste instructions. Do not dispose of them with
normal domestic waste.
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04 - Preparation
Things to be done for energy
saving
Following information will help you use the product
Operate the product to the highest capacity
allowed by the programme you have selected,
but do not overload; see, “Programme and
consumption table”.
Always follow the instructions on the detergent
packaging.
Wash slightly soiled laundry at low
temperatures.
Use faster programmes for small quantities of
lightly soiled laundry.
Do not use prewash and high temperatures for
laundry that is not heavily soiled or stained.
If you plan to dry your laundry in a dryer, select
the highest spin speed recommended during
washing process.
Do not use detergent in excess of the amount
recommended on the detergent package.
Washing water
temperature
Bleach can be
used
Suitable for drier
Hang without
spinning
Wash with sensitive,
.short programmes
Do not use bleach
Do not dry with drier
Can be ironed with
hot iron
Sorting the laundry
Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour,
and degree of soiling and allowable water
temperature.
Always obey the instructions given on the
garment tags.
Non machine-washable Do not wash
Dry-cleanable Do not dry-clean
Dry horizontally Dry on a hanger
Can be ironed
with warm iron
Do not iron
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