John Lewis JLBIWM1402 User manual

Brand: John Lewis

Model: JLBIWM1402

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

Built-in 1400 spin washing machine

JLBIWM 1402

User manual

Contents

Safety information 4

Children and vulnerable people safety 4

General Safety 4

Safety instructions 6

Installation 6

Electrical connection 6

Water connection 6

Use 6

Care and Cleaning 7

Disposal 7

Product description 8

Detergent dispenser drawer 8

Child safety device 9

Fixing plate kit (4055171146) 9

Control panel 10

Programme Dial (1) 11

Spin (2) 11

Option (3) 11

Prewash (4) 11

Quick (5) 11

Extra Rinse (6) 11

Start Pause (7) 11

Delay Start (8) 11

Door lock light (9) 11

Display (10) 12

First use 13

Personalisation 14

Acoustic signals 14

Child lock 14

Daily use 15

Load the laundry 15

Measure out the detergent 15

Select the required programme 15

Select the spin speed or None option 16

Select the desired options 16

Select the delay start 16

Start the programme 16

How to change an option or a programme

during its cycle 17

How to interrupt a programme 17

How to open the door during the cycle of a

programme 17

End of programme 17

Hints and tips 19

Washing programmes 21

Technical information 24

Consumption values 25

Care and cleaning 26

Descaling 26

After each wash 26

Maintenance wash 26

External cleaning 26

Cleaning the dispenser drawer 26

Washing drum 27

Door seal 27

Drain pump 27

Cleaning the water inlet filters 29

Frost precautions 29

Emergency emptying out 29

Installation 31

Unpacking 31

Positioning and levelling 32

Raising the appliance 32

Water inlet 33

Plumbing in 33

Water drainage 34

In the interest of the environment 35

Building-in 36

What to do if… 38

Repairs - After Sales Service 41

Environment concerns 42

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Packaging materials 42

Ecological hints 42

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Safety information

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the

supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an

incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always

keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

Warning! Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent

disability.

• Do not let persons, children included, with reduced physical

sensory, reduced mental functions or lack of experience and

knowledge use the appliance. They must have supervision or

instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person who is

responsible for their safety.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children.

• Keep all detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance door when it is

open.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend you

activate it.

General Safety

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the

mains plug from the mains socket.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Obey the maximum load volume of 6 kg (refer to the “Programme

chart” chapter).

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• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in

order to avoid a hazard.

•The operating water pressure (minimum and maximum) must be

between 0,5 bar (0,05 MPa) and 8 bar (0,8 MPa)

• The ventilation openings in the base (if applicable) must not be

obstructed by a carpet.

• The appliance is to be connected to the water mains using the new

supplied hose-sets. Old hose sets must not be reused.

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Safety instructions

Installation

• Remove all the packaging and the transit

bolts.

• Keep the transit bolts. When you move the

appliance again you must block the drum.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Do not install or use the appliance where the

temperature is less than 0 °C or where it is

exposed to the weather.

• Obey the installation instruction supplied with

the appliance.

• Make sure that the floor where you install the

appliance is flat, stable, heat resistant and

clean.

• Do not install the appliance where the

appliance door can not be fully opened.

• Always be careful when you move the

appliance because it is heavy. Always wear

safety gloves.

• Make sure that there is air circulation

between the appliance and the floor.

• Adjust the feet to have the necessary space

between the appliance and the carpet.

Electrical connection

Warning! Risk of fire and

electrical shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the electrical information on

the rating plate agrees with the power supply.

If not, contact an electrician.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof

socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension

cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains

plug and to the mains cable. Should the

appliance power supply cable need to be

replaced, this must be carried out by our

Service Centre.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket

only at the end of the installation. Make sure

that there is access to the mains plug after the

installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the

appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains

plug with wet hands.

• Only for UK and Ireland. The appliance has a

13 amp mains plug. If it is necessary to change

the fuse in the mains plug, use a 13 amp

ASTA (BS 1362) fuse.

•

This appliance complies with the E.E.C.

Directives.

Water connection

• Make sure not to cause damage to the water

hoses.

• The appliance is to be connected to the water

mains using the new supplied hose-sets. Old

hose sets must not be reused.

• Before you connect the appliance to new

pipes or pipes not used for a long time, let the

water flow until it is clean.

• The first time you use the appliance, make

sure that there is no leakage.

Use

Warning! Risk of injury, electrical

shock, fire, burns or damage to

the appliance.

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• Use this appliance in a household

environment.

• Obey the safety instructions on the detergent

packaging.

• Do not put flammable products or items that

are wet with flammable products in, near or

on the appliance.

• Do not touch the glass of the door while a

programme operates. The glass can be hot.

• Make sure that you remove all metal objects

from the laundry.

• Do not put a container to collect possible

water leakage under the appliance. Contact

the Service to ensure which accessories can

be used.

Care and Cleaning

Warning! Risk of injury or

damage to the appliance.

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean

the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth.

Only use neutral detergents. Do not use

abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads,

solvents or metal objects.

Disposal

Warning! Risk of injury or

suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains

supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent children

and pets to get closed in the appliance.

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Product description

Detergent dispenser drawer

Control panel

Door opening handle

Rating plate

Drain pump

Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

Compartment for detergent used for

prewash and soak phase or for stain remover

used during the stain action phase (if available).

The prewash and soak detergent is added at the

beginning of the wash programme. The stain

remover is added during the stain action phase.

Compartment for powder or liquid detergent

used for main wash. If using liquid detergent pour

it just before starting the programme.

Compartment for liquid additives (fabric softener, starch).

Follow the product manufacturer’s recommendations on quantities to use and do not exceed the

«MAX» mark in the detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric softener or starching additives must

be poured into the compartment before starting the wash programme.

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Child safety device

Make sure that children or pets do not climb

into the drum. To prevent children and pets

becoming trapped inside the drum the machine

incorporates a special feature. To activate this

device, rotate the button (without pressing it)

inside the door clockwise until the groove is

horizontal. If necessary use a coin.

To disable this device and restore the possibility

of closing the door, rotate the button

counterclockwise until the groove is vertical.

Fixing plate kit (4055171146)

Use this special accessory, when you install the

appliance on a plinth.

It prevents the movements of the appliance

when it operates.

Read carefully the instructions supplied with this

accessory.

You can buy it in all approved Service.

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Control panel

Below is a picture of the control panel.

It shows the programme selector dial

as well as the buttons and pilot lights.

These are presented by relevant

numbers on the following pages.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

10 9

Programme selector dial

Spin button

Option buttons

Prewash button

Quick button

Extra rinse button

Start/Pause button

Delay start button

Door lock light

Display - Wash time

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Programme Dial (1)

It allows you to switch the appliance on/off

and/or to select a programme.

Spin (2)

By pressing this button you can change the spin

speed of the selected programme or to select

the available function (s).

None

By selecting this function all the spinning phases

are cancelled and the last rinse water is drained.

If you set this option with programmes for

cotton, synthetics and delicates, the machine will

perform some extra rinses.

Option (3)

By pressing this button repeatedly, you can

select only one of the following options:

•

Stain: the machine adds a stain phase to the

washing of heavily soiled laundry. The washing

time will be prolonged by a few minutes.

This function is available with a temperature

of 40° or higher.

Pour a stain removing detergent into

the compartment marked

•

Rinse hold: the machine will not drain the

water of the last rinse, this will ensure the

minimum of creasing to laundry. Before

opening the door the water must be drained.

Prewash (4)

By selecting this option the machine performs a

prewash cycle before the main wash phase. The

washing time will be prolonged. This option is

recommended for heavily soiled laundry.

Quick (5)

This option can be used for lightly soiled

laundry. The washing time will be reduced

according to type of fabric and the selected

temperature.

Extra Rinse (6)

This appliance is designed to save energy. If it

necessary to rinse the laundry using an extra

quantity of water (extra rinse), select this

option. Some additional rinses will be

performed. This option is recommended for

people who are allergic to detergents, and in

areas where the water is very soft.

Start Pause (7)

This button allows you to start or to interrupt

the selected programme.

Delay Start (8)

The programme can be delayed from 30 min -

60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then by 1 hour up

to a maximum of 20 hours by means of this

button.

Door lock light (9)

The light Door lock shows if you can open the

door:

• light on: the door cannot be opened. The

machine in working or has stopped with

water left in the tub.

• light off: the door can be opened. The

programme is finished or the water has been

emptied out.

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Display (10)

11.1 11.2

The following pieces of information are shown

on the display:

11.1 - Child lock symbol.

11.2

•

Duration of washing programme in

hours and minutes, after you have selected a

programme. While the programme is running

(after you have pressed the button 7), the

displayed time value decreases by one unit

every minute.

The washing machine has stopped with

water in the tub, at the end of the «Soak»

programme or if the «Rinse hold» option has

been set: this is indicated by a flashing zero.

The «Door lock» pilot light is still on. The

door cannot be opened.

The washing machine has completed

the programme: this is indicated by a

flashing zero. The «Door lock» pilot light has

gone off. It is now possible to open the door.

•

Delay start, a time value indicated in hours

and selected by the relevant button. The

delay time (20 hours max) is displayed for a

few seconds, then the duration of the

selected programme reappears. After you

have pressed the button 7, the countdown is

updated every hour, and, for the last hour,

every minute.

•

An incorrect option selection has been

made: this is indicated by the message Err for

a few seconds when an option incompatible

with the current programme is selected.

•

An alarm code indicates a fault with the

machine (see the relevant chapter).

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First use

• Ensure that the electrical and water

connections comply with the

installation instructions.

• Remove the polystyrene block and

any material from the drum.

• Before the first wash, run a cotton

cycle at the highest temperature

without any laundry in the machine,

to remove any manufacturing

residue from the drum and tub.

Pour 1/2 a measure of detergent

into the main wash compartment

and start the machine.

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Personalisation

Acoustic signals

The machine is provided with an acoustic

device, which sounds in the following cases:

• at the end of a washing cycle

• if there is a fault

You can deactivate the acoustic signal (except if

there is a fault) by pressing the buttons 4 and

the 5 simultaneously for about 5 seconds. By

pressing these buttons again the acoustic signal

is reactivated.

Child lock

This function works in two different ways:

• If enabled before the «Start/Pause» button is

pressed, it prevents the machine from being

started.

• If enabled after pressing the «Start/Pause»

button, it prevents any changes being made to

the programmes or options selected

To enable or disable this function, press the

buttons 2 and 3 simultaneously for

approximately 6 seconds until the icon appears

on or disappears from the display.

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Daily use

Load the laundry

Open the door by carefully pulling the door

handle outwards. Place the laundry in the drum,

one item at a time, shaking them out as much as

possible. Close the door.

Measure out the detergent

Measure out the detergent and the fabric

softener

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.

Measure out the amount of detergent required,

pour it into the main wash compartment

in the appropriate compartment if it is required

by the selected programme or option (see more

details in «Detergent dispenser drawer» ).

If required, pour fabric softener into the

compartment marked

(the amount used

must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the

drawer). Close the drawer gently.

Select the required programme

Turn the programme dial to the required

programme. The washing machine will

automatically select the maximum spin value

provided for the programme you have chosen

and the display will show the duration,

calculated on the basis of the maximum load for

each type of fabric. Pressing the corresponding

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buttons to change those values. The green pilot

light of the button 7 starts flashing.

The dial can be turned either clockwise or

counterclockwise. Turn to position «Off» to

reset programme/Switching the machine off.

At the end of the programme the

selector dial must be turned to position

«Off» , to switch the machine off.

Caution! If you turn the

programme selector dial to

another programme when the

machine is working, the red pilot

light of button 7 will blink 3

times to indicate a wrong

selection. The machine will not

perform the new selected

programme. The message Err is

displayed for a few seconds. The

machine will not perform the

new selected programme.

Select the spin speed or None

option

Press button 2 repeatedly to select the required

spin speed or to select «None» option. If you

select this option, all spinning phases are

suppressed.

The relevant light will light up.

Select the desired options

Press buttons 3,4,5 and 6 to select the available

options. Depending on the programme,

different options can be selected together.

These must be selected after choosing the

desired programme and before pressing button

If an option which is not compatible with the set

wash programme is selected, the red button 7

light flashes 3 times and the message Err is

displayed for a few seconds.

When the option is set, the relevant light is on.

Select the delay start

Before you start the programme, press this

button repeatedly to select the desired delay.

The set delay time value (up to 20 hours) will

appear on the display for a few seconds, then

the duration of the programme will appear

again. The wash programme can be delayed

from 30 min - 60 min - 90 min, 2 hours and then

by 1 hour up to a maximum of 20 hours.

You can cancel the delay time at any moment,

before you press the «Start/Pause» button.

Selecting the delayed start

You must select this option after you have set

the programme and before you press the

«Start/Pause» button.

• Select the programme and the required

options.

• Select the delay start.

•

Press button 7: the machine starts its hourly

count down. The programme will start after

the selected delay has expired.

Opening the door throughout the delay

time

If you wish to add laundry in the machine during

the delay time

•

Press button 7 to put the machine in pause.

• Add the laundry, close the door

•

Press 7 button again.

Cancelling the delayed start

•

Press button 7.

• Press «Delay start» button once until the

symbol «0’» is displayed.

•

Press button 7 again.

The Delay Start cannot be selected with the

draining programme.

Start the programme

To start the selected programme, press the

button 7 ; the green pilot light stops flashing. If

you have selected a delay time, the countdown

will begin and will be shown on the display.

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To interrupt a programme which is running,

press button 7: the green pilot light starts to

flash. To restart the programme from the point

at which it was interrupted, press the button 7

again. If an incorrect option is selected, the red

pilot light of button 7 flashes 3 times and the

message Err is displayed for a few seconds.

Important!

You must set the washing machine to Pause

before you make any change in the programme

in progress.

How to change an option or a

programme during its cycle

It is possible to change some options before

the programme carries them out.

Before you make any change, you must pause

the washing machine by pressing the button 7.

Changing a running programme is possible only

by resetting it.

Turn the programme selector dial to «Off» and

then to the new programme position. Start the

new programme by pressing the button 7. The

washing water in the tub will not empty out

How to interrupt a programme

Press the button 7 to interrupt a programme

which is running, the corresponding green pilot

light starts blinking.

Press the same button again to restart the

programme.

How to open the door during the

cycle of a programme

You can open the door, after having set the

washing machine to Pause, provided the

following conditions exist:

• The washing machine is not in the heating

phase

• The level of the water is not high;

If these requirements are met, when you pause

the washing machine, the «Door lock» light goes

off and the door can be opened.

Should it not be possible to open the door, and

should it be absolutely necessary to do so,

switch the machine off by turning the selector

dial to Off. After a few minutes, you can open

the door.

Pay attention to the level and

temperature of the water in the washing

machine! When you close the door to restart

the programme turn the dial to the previous

programme and repeat the options previously

selected and press button 7.

End of programme

At the end of the programme, the washing

machine stops automatically. The button 7 light

and the Door lock light go off. The display

shows a flashing zero «0». It is possible to open

the door.

If you had selected an option that ends with

water left in the tub the Door lock light

remains lit: the water must be drained before

opening the door. During this time, the drum

continues to turn at regular intervals until water

drain.

To drain or to spin follow the below

instructions:

Turn the programme selector dial to Off.

2. Select the draining or spinning programme.

3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by

pressing the relevant button.

Press button 7.

At the end of the programme, the door can be

now opened. Turn the programme selector dial

to Off to switch the machine off.

Remove the laundry from the drum. Check

whether the drum is completely empty, by

rotating it with your hand. The purpose of this is

to prevent any items of laundry from remaining

accidentally in the drum, where they might get

damaged in a subsequent wash (e.g. by

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shrinking) or bleed colour into another load of

laundry.

If you do not intend to carry out another wash,

close the water tap. Leave the door open to

prevent the formation of mildew and unpleasant

smells.

Stand by: once the programme has

finished after a few minutes the energy

saving system is enabled with the pilot

lights switched on. By pressing any

button the appliance will come out of

the energy saving status.

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Hints and tips

Sorting out the laundry

Follow the wash code symbols on each garment

label and the manufacturer’s washing

instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites,

coloureds, synthetics, delicates, woollens.

Before loading the laundry

Never wash whites and coloureds together.

Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash.

New coloured items may run in the first wash;

they should therefore be washed separately the

first time.

Make sure that no metal objects are left

in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety pins,

pins).

Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners, hooks

and poppers. Tie any belts or long tapes.

Remove persistent stains before washing.

Rub particularly soiled areas with a special

detergent or detergent paste.

Treat curtains with special care. Remove hooks

or tie them up in a bag or net.

Removing stains

Stubborn stains may not be removed by just

water and detergent. It is therefore advisable to

treat them prior to washing.

Special stain removers are available. Use an

appropriate stain remover and always follow the

instruction given.

Detergents and additives

Good washing results also depend on the choice

of detergent and use of the correct quantities to

avoid waste and protect the environment.

Although biodegradable, detergents contain

substances which, in large quantities, can upset

the delicate balance of nature.

The choice of detergent will depend on the type

of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the

colour, washing temperature and degree of

soiling.

All commonly available washing machine

detergents may be used in this appliance:

• powder detergents for all types of fabric

• powder detergents for delicate fabrics (60°C

max) and woollens

• liquid detergents, preferably for low

temperature wash programmes (60°C max)

for all types of fabric, or special for woollens

only.

The detergent and any additives must be placed

in the appropriate compartments of the

dispenser drawer before starting the wash

programme.

If using liquid detergents, a programme without

prewash must be selected.

Your appliance incorporates a recirculation

system which allows an optimal use of the

concentrated detergent.

Follow the product manufacturer’s

recommendations on quantities to use and do

not exceed the «MAX» mark in the

detergent dispenser drawer.

Quantity of detergent to be used

The type and quantity of detergent will depend

on the type of fabric, load size, degree of soiling

and hardness of the water used.

Follow the product manufacturers’ instructions

on quantities to use.

Use less detergent if:

• you are washing a small load

• the laundry is lightly soiled

• large amounts of foam form during washing.

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Degrees of water hardness

Water hardness is classified in so-called

“degrees” of hardness. Information on hardness

of the water in your area can be obtained from

the relevant water supply company, or from

your local authority. If the water hardness

degree is medium or high we suggest you to add

a water softener following always the

manufacturer’s instructions. When the degree of

hardness is soft, readjust the quantity of the

detergent.

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