John Lewis JLWM1606 User manual

Brand: John Lewis

Model: JLWM1606

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

John Lewis JLWM1606

This washing machine has a 9 kg load capacity and has the capability to wash cottons, synthetics, delicates, and other fabrics. It features a range of programmes, including a 20-minute quick wash and a dedicated programme for hand wash. The machine also has a child lock to prevent accidental changes to the settings during operation.

John Lewis JLWM1606

JLWM 1606

User Manual

Washing Machine

Contents

Safety instructions 4

Installation 4

Electrical connection 4

Water connection 4

Use 5

Service 5

Disposal 5

Safety information 6

Children and vulnerable people safety 6

General Safety 6

Product description 8

Appliance overview 8

How to activate the child safety device 8

Installation on suspended flooring 8

Fixing plate kit (4055171146) 8

Accessories 9

Control panel 10

Control panel description 10

Display 11

Programmes 14

Programme Chart 14

Consumption values 18

Options 20

On/Off 20

Programme knob 20

Temperature

Spin 20

Intensive / Prewash 20

Extra rinse 20

Quick 21

Delay start 21

Start/Pause 21

Settings 22

Acoustic signals 22

Child Lock 22

Permanent Extra Rinse 22

Daily use 23

Before first use 23

Loading the laundry 23

Filling the detergent and other treatments 23

Checking the position of the flap 23

Activating the appliance 24

Setting a programme 24

Starting a programme without the delay start

Behaviour of the appliance 25

Starting a programme with the delay start 25

Cancelling the delay start 25

Interrupting a programme and changing an

option 25

Cancelling a running programme 25

Opening the door 25

End of cycle 26

Draining water out after end of cycle 26

AUTO Stand-by function 26

Hints and tips 27

The laundry load 27

Stubborn stains 27

Detergents and additives 27

Ecological hints 27

Water hardness 28

Care and cleaning 29

External cleaning 29

Descaling 29

Maintenance wash 29

Door seal 29

Cleaning the detergent dispenser 30

Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 30

Cleaning the drain filter 31

Emergency drain 33

Frost precautions 33

Troubleshooting 34

Introduction 34

Possible failures 34

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Emergency door opening 36

Technical Data 38

Repairs - after sales service 39

Safety instructions

Installation

The installation must comply with

relevant national regulations.

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts

including rubber bush with plastic spacer.

• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the

appliance is to be moved in the future they

must be reattached to lock the drum to prevent

an internal damage.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as

it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and

enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied with

the appliance.

• Do not install or use the appliance where the

temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is

exposed to the weather.

• The floor area on which the appliance is to be

installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and

clean.

• Make sure that there is air circulation between

the appliance and the floor.

• Do not install the appliance directly above a

floor drain.

• Adjust the feet to have the necessary space

between the appliance and the flooring.

• Do not install the appliance where the appliance

door cannot be fully opened.

• Do not put a container to collect possible

water leakage under the appliance. Contact the

Authorised Service Centre to ensure which

accessories can be used.

Electrical connection

Warning! Risk of fire and

electric shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof

socket.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating

plate are compatible with the electrical ratings

of the mains power supply.

• 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 mains

cable need to be replaced, this must be carried

out by our Authorised 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 touch the mains cable or the mains plug

with wet hands.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the

appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

• UK and Ireland only. This appliance is fitted with

a 13 A mains plug. If it is necessary to change

the mains plug fuse, use only a 13 A ASTA (BS

1362) fuse.

• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.

Directives.

Water connection

• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.

• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used

for a long time, where repair work has been

carried out or new devices fitted (water

meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean

and clear.

• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks

during and after the first use of the appliance.

• Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is

too short. Contact the service centre for the

replacement of the inlet hose.

• You can extend the drain hose to maximum

400 cm. Contact the service centre for the

other drain hose and the extension.

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Use

Warning! Risk of injury,

electric shock, fire, burns or

damage to the appliance.

• This appliance is for household use only.

• Follow 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.

• Make sure that all metal objects are removed

from the laundry.

• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily soiled

with oil, grease or other greasy substances. It

can damage rubber parts of the washing

machine. Prewash such fabrics by hand before

loading them into the washing machine.

• Do not touch the glass door while a

programme is in operation. The glass can get

hot.

Service

• To repair the appliance contact an Authorised

Service Centre.

• Use original spare parts only.

Disposal

Warning! Risk of injury or

suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains

electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the

appliance and dispose of it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent children or

pets from becoming trapped in the drum.

• Dispose of the appliance in accordance with

local requirements for the disposal of Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

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Safety information

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

supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any

injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or

usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location

for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above

and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities

or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a

safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very

extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away unless

continuously supervised.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away unless

continuously supervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it

appropriately.

• Keep detergents away from children.

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

open.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the

appliance without supervision.

General Safety

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

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• Do not exceed the maximum load of 9 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

• The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the

outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar

(0.8 MPa).

• The ventilation opening in the base must not be covered by a

carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

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

supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the

Authorised Service Centre.

• Old hose sets must not be reused.

• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly

qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and

disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the

appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents.

Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or

metal objects.

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Product description

Appliance overview

1 2 3

1. Worktop

2. Detergent dispenser

3. Control panel

4. Door handle

5. Rating plate

6. Drain pump filter

7. Feet for levelling the appliance

How to activate the child

safety device

This device prevents children or pets from being

closed in the drum.

Turn the device clockwise, until the groove is

horizontal.

You cannot close the door.

To close the door, turn the device anticlockwise

until the groove is vertical.

Installation on suspended

flooring

Suspended wooden floors are particularly

susceptible to vibration.

To limit vibration we recommend placing a

waterproof wooden panel, at least 15 mm thick,

under the appliance. It should be screwed to at

least 2 floor beams and should extend beyond

the front feet.

If possible, install the appliance where the floor

is more stable.

Fixing plate kit (4055171146)

Available from your authorised dealer.

If you install the appliance on a plinth, secure the

appliance in the fixing plates.

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Read carefully the instructions supplied with the

accessory.

Accessories

1 2

4 3

1. Spanner

To remove the transit bolts.

2. Plastic hose guide

To connect the drain hose on the edge of a sink.

3. Plastic caps

To close the holes on the rear side of the cabinet

after the removal of the transit bolts.

4. Inlet hose

To connect the appliance to the cold water

tap.

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Control panel

Control panel description

Cottons

economy

useStart /

Cottons

Quiet

Synthetics

Easy iron

Delicates

Hand wash

Blanket

Child sa

fety

Temperature

Spin

Extra

rinse

uick

Delay start

tensive

Prewash

Anti-allergy

Spin

Drain

Rinse

Lingerie

Heavy cotton

Cool wash

Quick intensive

20 Minute wash

OffOn /

1 2 3

45678910

1. On/Off button

2. Programme knob

3. Display

4. Start/Pause button

5. Delay start button

6. Quick button

7. Extra rinse button

8. Intensive / Prewash button

9. Spin button

10. Temperature button

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Display

A H

JKL

C D E F GB

The display shows:

Temperature of the set programme

Cold water

Spin speed of the set programme

No Spin symbol

Rinse hold symbol

1) Only available for SPIN/DRAIN programme.

The phase symbols

When a programme is set, all the symbols of the phases related to the programme come on.

When the programme starts, only the symbol of the phase in operation flashes.

When the programme is completed, the symbol of the last phase is on.

Prewash phase

Washing phase

Rinse phase

Spin phase

The steam symbol comes on when you set a Steam programme (if available in your

appliance).

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The detergent overdosing symbol comes on at the end of the cycle when the appli-

ance detects too much detergent.

You cannot open the appliance door when the symbol is on. You can open the door

only when the symbol goes off.

If the programme is completed but the symbol stays on:

• The «Rinse hold» function is on.

• There is water in the drum.

The delay start symbol comes on when you set the delay start function.

Programme time

When the programme starts, the programme time decreases with steps of 1 minute.

Delay start

When you press the delay start button, the display shows the delay start time

Alarm codes

If the appliance has a malfunction, the display shows alarm codes. Refer to «Trouble-

shooting».

The display shows this message for some seconds when:

• you cannot set a function with the washing programme

• you try to change the washing programme while it operates.

When the programme is completed.

The child safety lock symbol comes on when this device is activated.

Graphic bars

The empty indicator bar appears only if the related function is available for the set

programme.

The indicator bar fills accordingly to the set functions.

If you make a wrong selection the message Err indicates that the selection is not pos-

sible.

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The time save symbol comes on when you set one of the programme duration.

Shortened time

Extra Quick

The extra rinse symbol comes on when this function is activated.

The value shows the total number of the rinses.

The indicator bar is fully filled when you set the maximum number of rinses.

the Stain symbol comes on when you activate the function.

The Prewash symbol comes on when this function is activated.

The indicator bar is not fully filled when you set only one of the functions.

The indicator bar is fully filled when you set the two functions.

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Programmes

Programme Chart

Programme

Temperature range

Maximum

load

Maximum

spin speed

Programme description

(Type of load and soil level)

Washing programmes

Cottons

95°C - Cold

9 kg

1600 rpm

White cotton and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light

soil.

Quiet

95°C - Cold

9 kg

White and coloured cotton. Normal soil and light soil. The

programme eliminates all spinning phase to perform a silent cy-

cle. The cycle stops with water in the tub.

Synthetics

60° C - Cold

4 kg

1200 rpm

Synthetic items or mixed fabric items. Normal soil.

Easy iron

60° C - Cold

4 kg

800 rpm

Synthetic items requiring a gentle wash. Normal and light

soil.

Delicates

40° C - Cold

4 kg

1200 rpm

Delicate fabrics such as acrylics, viscose and mixed fab-

rics requiring gentler washing. Normal soil.

Hand wash

40° C - Cold

1,5 kg

1200 rpm

Machine washable wool, hand washable wool and oth-

er fabrics with «hand washing» care symbol

Blanket

60°C - 30° C

3 kg

800 rpm

Special programme for one synthetic blanket, duvet, bed-

spread and so on.

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Programme

Temperature range

Maximum

load

Maximum

spin speed

Programme description

(Type of load and soil level)

Anti-allergy

60° C

9 kg

1600 rpm

White cotton items. This programme removes micro-organ-

isms thanks to the washing by 60°C and adds one rinse. In this

way the wash is more effective.

Spin/Drain

9 kg

1600 rpm

To spin the laundry and to drain the water in the drum. All fab-

rics, except woollens and delicate fabrics.

Rinse

Cold

9 kg

1600 rpm

To rinse and spin the laundry. All fabrics, except woollens and

very delicate fabrics. Reduce the spin speed accordingly to the

type of laundry.

Lingerie

40° C - Cold

3 kg

800 rpm

Special programme for curtains. The prewash phase is activa-

ted automatically.

Heavy cotton

60° C - Cold

9 kg

1200 rpm

Items in denim and jersey

Quick Intensive

60° C - 40° C

5 kg

1200 rpm

Quick washing programme for white/fast colour cot-

ton and mixed fabrics with light soil level.

20 Minute wash

40°C - 30°C

3 kg

1200 rpm

Cotton and synthetic items with light soil level or worn

only once.

Cool wash

Cold

3 kg

1200 rpm

Mixed fabric (cotton and synthetic items)

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Programme

Temperature range

Maximum

load

Maximum

spin speed

Programme description

(Type of load and soil level)

Cottons economy

60°C - 40° C

9 kg

1600 rpm

White cotton and fast-coloured cotton. Normal soil. The

energy consumption decreases and the time of the washing pro-

gramme is extended.

1) To reduce creasing, this cycle regulates the water temperature and performs a soft wash and spin phase. The appliance adds

some rinses.

2) During this cycle the drum rotates slowly to ensure a gentle wash. It can seem that the drum doesn't rotate or doesn't rotate

properly, but this is normal for this programme.

3) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin option then only the drain

phase is available.

4) Do not use any detergent for prewash phase to rinse only with water.

5) This programme is for daily use and has the lowest energy and water consumption whilst maintaining a good washing perform-

ance.

6) Standard programmes for the Energy Label consumption values. According to regulation 1061/2010, these pro-

grammes are respectively the «Standard 60°C cotton programme» and the «Standard 40°C cotton programme». They are the

most efficient programmes in terms of combined energy and water consumption for washing normally soiled cotton laundry.

The water temperature of the washing phase may differ from the temperature declared for the selected pro-

gramme.

Programme options compatibility

Programme Inten-

sive /

Prewash

Extra

rinse

Quick

Delay

start

Cottons ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Quiet ■ ■ ■ ■

Synthetics ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Easy iron

■ ■

■

■ ■ ■

Delicates ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Hand wash

■ ■ ■

Blanket ■ ■

Anti-allergy ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Spin/Drain

■ ■ ■

Rinse ■ ■ ■ ■

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Programme Inten-

sive /

Prewash

Extra

rinse

Quick

Delay

start

Lingerie ■ ■ ■ ■

Heavy cotton

■ ■

■

Quick Intensive ■ ■ ■

20 Minute wash ■ ■

Cool wash ■ ■ ■ ■

Cottons economy

■ ■ ■ ■

■

1) If you use liquid detergent, set a programme without Prewash. The Stain option is not available with a temperature lower than

40°C.

2) With a low spin speed the appliance performs delicate rinses and a short spin.

3) If you set the shortest duration, we recommend that you decrease the load size. It is possible to fully load the appliance, how-

ever the washing results can be less satisfactory.

4) Only the Prewash option is available.

5) Set the spin speed. Make sure it is suitable for the type of fabric being washed. If you set the No Spin option then only the drain

phase is available.

6) The Extra Rinse option will be activated automatically.

7) With these programmes you can set only the shorter duration.

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Consumption values

Stated values are obtained in laboratory conditions with relevant standards. Different

causes can change the data: the quantity and type of laundry and ambient tempera-

ture. Water pressure, the supply voltage and the temperature of inlet water may also

affect the washing programme duration.

Technical specifications may be changed without prior notice to improve the quality of

product.

At the start of the programme, the display shows the programme duration for the

maximum load capacity.

During the washing phase the programme duration is automatically calculated and can

be greatly reduced if the laundry load is lower than the maximum load capacity (e.g.

Cotton 60°C, maximum load capacity 9 kg, the programme duration exceeds 2 hours;

actual load 1 kg, the programme duration will be less than 1 hour).

When the appliance is calculating the real programme duration a dot flashes in the dis-

play.

Programmes Load (kg) Energy con-

sumption

(kWh)

Water con-

sumption (li-

tre)

Approximate

programme

duration (mi-

nutes)

Remaining

moisture

(%)

Cottons 60°C 9 1.6 69 168 44

Cottons 40°C 9 1.0 69 164 44

Synthetics 40°C 4 0.6 48 105 35

Delicates 40°C 4 0.7 58 86 35

Hand wash 30°C

1,5 0.35 57 61 30

Standard cotton programmes

Standard 60°C cotton

9 1.05 57 233 44

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Programmes Load (kg) Energy con-

sumption

(kWh)

Water con-

sumption (li-

tre)

Approximate

programme

duration (mi-

nutes)

Remaining

moisture

(%)

Standard 60°C cotton

4,5 0.75 47 198 44

Standard 40°C cotton

4,5 0.50 47 178 44

1) At the end of spin phase.

2) Not available for some models.

Off Mode (W) Left On Mode (W)

0.30 0.30

The information given in the chart above is compliant with the EU Commission regulation 1015/2010 imple-

menting directive 2009/125/EC .

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Options

On/Off

Press this button to activate or deactivate the

appliance. A tune sounds when the appliance is

activated.

The AUTO Stand-by function automatically

deactivates the appliance to decrease the energy

consumption when:

• You do not use the appliance for 5 minutes

before you press the Start/Pause button.

All settings are cancelled.

Press the On/Off button to activate the

appliance again.

Set the washing programme and all possible

functions again.

• 5 minutes after the end of the washing

programme.

Refer to "AUTO Stand-by option".

Programme knob

Turn this knob to set a programme. The related

programme indicator comes on.

Temperature

Press this button to change the default

temperature. When the display shows

and

, the appliance does not heat the water.

Spin

Press this button to:

• Decrease the maximum speed of the

programme spin phase.

The display indicates only the

spin speeds available for the set

programme.

• Deactivate the spin phase.

• Activate the Rinse Hold option.

Set this option to prevent fabrics from creasing.

The washing programme ends with water in the

drum. The drum turns regularly to reduce

creasing.

The door stays locked. You must drain the

water to unlock the door.

Intensive / Prewash

Press this button to add the stain and the

prewash phase to a programme.

Press the button repeatedly to activate one or

both options. The related indicator and the

indicator bar illuminate in the display.

• Intensive: Use this option for laundry with

hard stains to remove.

When you set this option, put the stain

remover into compartment

. This option

increases the programme duration.

This option is not available with

a temperature lower than 40°

• Prewash: Use this option to add a prewash

phase before the washing phase.

We recommend that you use this option when

you have very soiled laundry.

This option increases the

programme duration.

Extra rinse

Press the Extra rinse button to add rinsing

phases to a programme.

Use this option for persons allergic to

detergents and in areas where the water is soft.

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