John Lewis JLBIWD 1400 - Manuals

5 Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Filter 5 Adjustable feet Detergent dispenser drawer Prewash Main wash Fabric softener Child safety feature This machine incorporates a special child safety featureto prevent small children from being ...

7 Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-use incase the machine is to be transported again. Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear rightbolt. Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure that thehos...

Water inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread.Always use the hose supplied with the appliance toconnect to the water supply.Do not use previously used hoses for waterconnection. The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device,which protects against damage caused by water leaks inthe h...

11 Water drainage This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbedinto your home's drainage system using one of thefollowing methods. 1. Into a drainage standpipe. Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain hose usingthe “U” piece” supplied. Place the drain hose into your standpipe, which shoul...

12 In the interest of the environment Washing machines and dishwashers should beconnected to the FOUL drainage system, the water willthen be taken to a sewage works for treatment beforebeing discharged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not connectedto the surface water d...

13 The rating plate is located at the top of the rim of theopen door. The appliance is supplied with a 13amp plug fitted.In the event of having to change the fuse in the plugsupplied, a 13amp ASTA approved (BS1363/A) fusemust be used.Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason,proceed as desc...

14 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Mains-on light This light comes on when the “ On/Off ” button is pressed, and goes out when it is pressed again. 3 “On/Off ” button Press this button to switch the machine on. Press itagain to switch the machine off. 4 “Spin” button Press this button repeatedly to c...

17 • An incorrect option selection has been made : this is indicated by the message Err when a function incompatible with the current programme is selected. • An alarm code indicates a fault in the machine operation (see page 31, "Something Not Working"). 11 Programme phase indicator lights ...

18 Easy iron 40° With this programme at 40°C it is possible to wash synthetic garments which must be ironed. The laundryis gently washed and spun to prevent the fabrics fromcreasing. Max. load 1 kg.Final spin speed 900 r.p.m. Soak 30° This is a special programme for heavily soiled laundry.The machin...

19 Operating Sequence Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cottoncycle at 90°C, without any laundry in the machine, toremove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent into the dispenser drawerand start the machine. WASHING 5 KG OF WHITE COTTON AT 9...

22 DRYING 2.5 KG OF COTTON You have for example just machine-washed and spun at1400 rpm 5 kg of laundry.They are cotton fabrics of medium weight which youwant to iron as soon as they are dry. Remove the laundry from the appliance and divide theitems to obtain two loads of approx. 2.5 kg each. The wa...

24 Washing and Drying Hints Do NOT overload the machine. Weigh the laundry the first few times you use the appliance. The average weights of the most common items arelisted below as a guide: 1000g = 1 kg Sheet 700-1000 g Pillow case 100-200 g Tablecloth 400-500 g Serviette 50-100 g Tea towel 70-120 ...

25 Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labellingcode is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correctprogramme on your washing machine. WASHING SYMBOL BL...

26 Washing programmes The “ Cottons Economy 60° ” programme (white cottons) is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label, in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.* This data is given purely as an indication: the consumption values may vary in relation to the quantity and type o...

28 Drying Programmes (*) The STORE DRY drying programme for cotton is the reference programme for the Energy Label data, in compliance with EC directive 92/75. Timed drying Degree of drying Store dry (*)Suitable for itemsto put awaywithout ironing Type of fabric Cotton and linen(towels, T-shirts,bat...

29 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out youmust DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a goodidea to periodically use a water softening powder in themachine. Do this separately from any laun...

30 Unscrew and remove the filter. Clean carefully under a fast running tap . Warning When the appliance is in use and depending on theprogramme selected there can be hot water in thepump. Never remove the pump cover during a washcycle, always wait until the appliance has finished thecycle, and is em...

31 Something Not Working Certain problems are due to lack of simple maintenance or oversights, which can be solved easilywithout calling out an engineer. Before contacting your local Service Force Centre (see page 33 ,Service and Spare Parts), please carry out the checks listed below. IMPORTANT: if ...

32 Symptom The door will not open Solution ● The water level is above the bottom edge of the door. ● The machine is heating the water or drying the laundry. ● The drum is turning. Spinning starts late or themachine does not spin ● The electronic balance control device has cut in because the laundry ...