John Lewis JLBIWM1401 - Manual

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 ...

9 The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece isavailable from your local Service Force Centre. The joining piece must have an internal diameter of 18 mm. If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you donot require the “U” piece”. Just push...

10 Special conditions If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or softmaterial, insert a rigid support base under the feet toprevent noise, vibration or displacement. The baseshould protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges ofthe machine. Warning The machine should NOT be placed on deep pi...

11 Any electrical work required to install this applianceshould be carried out by a qualified electrician orcompetent person. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BEEARTHED. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not beobserved. Should the appliance power supplycableneed to be re...

15 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 9 “Start/Pause” button This button has two functions: • Start : after you have selected the desired programme and options, press this button to start the washingmachine. The light above the button will stop flashingand remain lit.If you have selected a delay time, the countdown willbegin and will...

18 The delay time is displayed for 3 seconds, then theduration of the selected programme reappears.After you have pressed the Start/Pause button, the countdown is updated every hour, and, for the lasttwo hours, every 30 minutes. • An incorrect option selection has been made : this is indicated by th...

19 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...

20 Using the washing machine Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cottoncycle at 95°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 COTT...

23 Hints & Tips on Washing 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 70-1...

24 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...

25 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 ...

27 Maintenance and Cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from theelectricity supply, before you can carry out anycleaning or maintenance work . 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...

28 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...

29 Something Not Working Please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force agent. IMPORTANT: if you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused byincorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee...

30 Symptom The door will not open Possible causes ● The water level is above the bottom edge of the door. ● The machine is heating the water 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 isn...