These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch from which you purchased the appliance.
• Wash small items such as socks, laces, • If the appliance is installed in a location washable belts etc in a washing bag or subject to frost, please read the “dangers pillow case as it is possible for such items of freezing”...
• The users should always check that they • The packaging components (e.g. plastic have not left their gas lighters (disposable film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to or otherwise) in their clothing. children - danger of suffocation! Keep them out of children’s reach. •...
Contents Operating instructions Installation instructions Safety information Installation General safety Unpacking Installation Positioning and levelling Plumbing in Child safety Water inlet Water drainage Product description Special conditions Detergent dispenser drawer In the interest of the environment Control panel Electrical connection Programme Dial (2) What to do if…...
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End of programme Helpful hints and tips Washing programmes Technical data Consumption values Care and cleaning Descaling External cleaning Washing drum Door seal Cleaning the pump...
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.
Detergent dispenser drawer Quick button Programme selector dial Start/Pause button Spin button Door lock light Prewash button Delay start button Intensive button Display - Wash time Extra rinse button Prewash: the machine performs a prewash Programme Dial (2) cycle before the main wash phase. The washing time will be prolonged.
Intensive (5) Start Pause (8) By selecting this function the washing This button allows you to start or to intensity will be increased and the washing interrupt the selected programme. time will be prolonged by a few minutes Door lock light (9) depending on the selected temperature.
The washing machine has stopped displayed for a few seconds, then the with water in the tub, at the end of duration of the selected programme the «Soak» programme or if the «Rinse reappears. After you have pressed the button 8, the countdown is updated every hold»...
Personalisation Acoustic signals • If enabled before the «Start/Pause» button is pressed, it prevents the machine The machine is provided with an acoustic from being started. device, which sounds in the following cases: • If enabled after pressing the «Start/ •...
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...
Start the programme When the option is set, the relevant light is To start the selected programme, press the button 8 ; the green pilot light stops flashing. Select the delay start If you have selected a delay time, the Before you start the programme, press this countdown will begin and will be shown on button repeatedly to select the desired...
How to interrupt a display shows a flashing zero «0». It is possible to open the door. programme If you had selected an option that ends with water left in the tub the Door lock light Press the button 8 to interrupt a remains lit to indicate that the water must programme which is running, the be drained before opening the door.
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. Helpful hints and tips Sorting out the laundry Removing stains Follow the wash code symbols on each...
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above, If using liquid detergents, a programme without prewash must be selected. then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat any residual marks with bleach. Your appliance incorporates a recirculation Red wine: soak in water and detergent, system which allows an optimal use of the rinse and treat with acetic or citric acid, then concentrated detergent.
Washing programmes Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Detergent Options Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Compartment Laundry SPIN Cottons 90° - 60° NONE Main wash - Rinses RINSE HOLD Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm PREWASH Max.
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Detergent Options Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Compartment Laundry Cottons SPIN 40° - 30° NONE Main wash - Rinses RINSE HOLD Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm PREWASH Max.
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Detergent Options Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Compartment Laundry Soak 30° Prewash - Soak for about 40 minutes - Stop with water in the tub Max.
Programme - Maximum and Minimum Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum Detergent Options Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of Compartment Laundry Spin SPIN Drain and long spin Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Max. load 6 kg Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and after programmes with option Rinse hold.
Consumption values Energy consumption Water consumption Programme (KWh) (litre) White Cottons 95 °C Cottons 60 °C Cottons 40 °C Synthetics 40 °C Delicates 40 °C 0.55 Wool/ Handwash 30 °C 0.25 1) Refer to the display for the programme time. 2) The consumption information shown in this chart is indicative.
We recommend that a maintenance wash To aid cleaning, the top part of the additive be performed on a regular basis. compartment should be removed. To run a maintenance wash: • The drum should be empty of laundry. • Select the hottest cotton wash programme.
Washing drum • the appliance makes an unusual noise during draining due to objects such as Rust deposits in the drum may occur due to safety pins, coins etc. blocking the pump. rusting foreign bodies in the washing or tap •...
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Put the cap back on the emergency When no more water comes out, emptying hose and place the latter back unscrew the pump cover by turning it in its seat. anti-clockwise and remove the filter. 10. Replace the filter into the pump by Use pliers, if necessary.
Clean the filter in the valve with a stiff Warning! brush or with the piece of cloth. When the appliance is in use and depending on the programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the pump cover during a wash cycle, always wait until the appliance has finished the cycle, and is empty.
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• Turn off the water tap. • Unscrew the inlet hose. • Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water drain out. • Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition the emergency emptying hose after having put the cap on again.
Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. After removing all the packaging, carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom.
Open the porthole and remove the should protrude a few centimetres beyond polystyrene block fitted on the door the edges of the machine. seal. Warning! The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting. Level the washing machine by raising or lowering the feet.
of connectors are available from good hardware stores and plumbers merchants to suit most domestic plumbing. Any alteration to your existing plumbing must be carried out by a competent person, or qualified plumber. Water inlet Warning! This appliance must be connected to a cold water supply.
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1. Into a drainage standpipe local Service Force Centre. The joining piece Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain must have an internal diameter of 18 mm. hose using the “U” piece” supplied. If your drain hose looks like this (see below) you do not require the “U”...
should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the appliance. Warning! The appliance should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting. Note! Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.
SHOWER SINK TOILET BATH BIDET WASHING MACHINE DISHWASHER RAINWATER ‘RUN-OFF’ FOUL DRAIN SURFACE WATER FOUL SEWERS DRAINS & SEWERS SEWAGE TREATMENT UNTREATED WORKS DISCHARGE TREATED DISCHRGE RIVER RIVER Electrical connection Warning! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Any electrical work required to install this The manufacturer declines any appliance should be carried out by a liability should this safety...
The wire coloured brown must be Important! Information on the connected to the terminal marked «L» or electrical connection is given on the coloured red. rating plate on the inner edge of the Upon completion there must be no cut, or appliance door.
What to do if… Certain problems are due to lack of simple display and some acoustic signals sound to maintenance or oversights, which can be indicate that the machine is not working: solved easily without calling out an engineer. • E10: problem with the water supply Before contacting your local Service Centre, •...
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Problem Possible cause/Solution The water tap is closed (E10). • Open the water tap. The inlet hose is squashed or kinked (E10). • Check the inlet hose connection. The machine does not fill: The filter in the inlet hose or the inlet valve filter is blocked (E10). •...
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Problem Possible cause/Solution Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. • Increase the detergent quantity or use another one. Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing. Unsatisfactory washing • Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains. results: The correct temperature was not selected.
Contact your local The model number, product number John Lewis Branch. and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate - see picture) Mod..Prod. No..
Environment concerns • With adequate pre-treatment, stains and The symbol on the product or on its limited soiling can be removed; the packaging indicates that this product may laundry can then be washed at a lower not be treated as household waste. Instead temperature.
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