These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before use or installation by a qualified person. If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased the appliance.
Ecological hints To save water and energy and help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these hints: • Normally soiled laundry may be washed without prewashing in order to save detergent, water and time (the environment is protected too!). •...
Contents For the User Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Door lock indicator Detergent dispenser drawer Child safety feature The Control Panel Programme information Special features Using your washing machine Load the laundry Measure out the detergent Measure out the fabric softener Select the desired programme Select the spin speed or the “No spin”...
Description of the Appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Filter 5 Adjustable feet 6 Door lock indicator Door lock Indicator It stays on during the whole programme indicating that the door is locked. When the light goes out, the door can be opened.
Installation It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
Unpacking Warning ! Slide out the polythene bag containing the polystyrene block before using the appliance. Pull off adhesive strips from inside machine on top of drum. Keep all packaging away from children All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance.
Water inlet Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread. Always use the hose supplied with the appliance to connect to the water supply. Do not use previously used hoses for water connection. Installation should comply with local water authority and building regulations’...
2. Onto a sink outlet spigot. If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove any blanking plug that may be in place. Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a clip if required, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see diagram) to prevent waste from the sink entering the washing machine.
Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Should the appliance power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried out by a Service Force agent (see page 26).
The Control Panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme selector dial The selector is divided into the following sections: • Cottons, linens • Synthetics • Delicates • Wool / handwash • Special programmes from “Duvet 40°” to “Intensive 45 minute wash”. •...
5 Quick button This option can be used for lightly soiled items in order to obtain a good washing programme in a short time. This option is not available for “Economy 60°”, “ Wool”, “Handwash”, “Duvet 40°”, “Silk 30°”, “Softeners”, “30 minute wash” and “Intensive 45 minute wash”...
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9 Stain button Select this button if you wish to add to the washing of heavy soiled laundry a stain phase: at the temperature of 40°C the special detergent for stains is loaded from the compartment marked . This function is available in cotton, synthetic & delicate programmes with a temperature of 40°...
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Option selection Depending on the programme, different functions can be combined. These must be selected after choosing the desired programme and before depressing the “Start/ Pause” button. When you press an option button, (for ex. the Prewash ) the corresponding light illuminates and, on the display, appears the description of the selected function.
Programme information Cottons 90°- 60°- 40° These programmes must to be used for lightly or normally soiled cotton. The washing time will reduced only by few minutes. They can be used in combination with all Wash option. Wool 40°- 30°- Cold These Programme for machine washable wool as well as for handwashable woollens and delicate fabrics.
Special Features Child lock The ‘Child Lock‘ feature will allow you to lock the controls while the machine is running to prevent tampering. To activate ‘Child Lock’ the machine must be running. e.g., Programme must be selected and the programme started by pressing the ‘Start’ button. Activate ‘Child Lock’...
Using your washing machine Before the first wash, we recommend that you pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment the detergent drawer. Then run a cotton 90°C cycle, without any laundry in the machine, to remove any manufacturing residue from the drum and tub.
7. Select the Delay start The delay starting of a programme, press repeatedly the “Delay Start” button to select the desired delay. The figures corresponding to the selected delay will be displayed for about 5 seconds. 8. Start the programme To start the selected programme, press the “Start/ Pause”...
Hints and 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 are listed below as a guide: 1000g = 1 kg Sheet Pillow case Tablecloth Serviette...
Wash Care Symbols Wash care labels inside garments recommend how to launder your clothes with the best results. The care labelling code is in line with care labelling used in the rest of Europe. The symbols used make it easy to select the correct programme on your washing machine.
Washing programmes Programme Type of laundry Fabrics Sheets, household Cottons White linen, towels, cotton 90° tablecloths Cottons Sheets, household White linen, towels, Economy cotton tablecloths 60° Fast coloured and non-fast items, for White and Cottons example hand towels, coloured 60° sheets, underwear, cotton tablecloths, shirts,...
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Programme Programme description Main wash at 40°C 3 rinses Duvet 40° short spin Main wash at 30°C 3 rinses Silk 30° short spin Main wash at 40°C Dark cotton 60° 3 rinses short spin Synthetic program Synthetic 40° with pre-wash i.e for with prewash especially dirty sports clothes...
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine.
• When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover and remove it. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover. • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. •...
Something Not Working? If the machine is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Service Force agent. IMPORTANT: If the END light flashes, the buzzer sounds and an alarm code is displayed, switch the machine off and call the telephone number given below.
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Symptom • The machine vibrates when spinning • The door will not open: • Spinning starts late or the the machine does not spin • The machine makes an unusual noise • No water is visible in the drum Solution •...
Repairs - After Sales Service In the unlikely event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact ourextended warranty administrators by telephoning 0870 01 07887 They will give you details for your local Service Force Centre.
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