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- Page 1 JLBIWM 1401 Built-in 1400 spin washing-machine Instruction manual...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
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. -
Page 3: Ecological Hints
Maintenance and Cleaning ● For information on maintenance and cleaning your washing machine see pages 27 - 28 of this instruction manual. Service ● This product should only be repaired or serviced by anauthorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used. Ecological hints To save water and energy and help protect the environment, we recommend that you follow these... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents For the User Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Detergent dispenser drawer Child safety feature The Control Panel Programme information Using the washing machine Load the laundry Measure out the detergent Measure out the fabric softener Switch the machine on Select the desired programme/temperature Select the spin speed or the “Rinse hold”... -
Page 5: Description Of The Appliance
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 feature to prevent small children from being trapped inside the machine. -
Page 6: Technical Specifications
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. -
Page 7: Unpacking
Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. Keep all packaging away from children. You are advised to keep all the packaging so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has tobetransported again. 1 Using a spanner unscrew and remove the rear right bolt. -
Page 8: Water Inlet
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. The inlet hose is provided with a water stop device, which protects against damage caused by water leaks in the hose which could develop due to natural ageing of the hose. -
Page 9: Levelling
The drain hose may be extended to a maximum of 4 metres. An additional drain hose and joining piece is available 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 do not require the “U”... -
Page 10: Special Conditions
Special conditions If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft material, insert a rigid support base under the feet to prevent noise, vibration or displacement. The base should protrude a few centimetres beyond the edges of the machine. Warning The machine should NOT be placed on deep pile carpeting. -
Page 11: Electrical Connection
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. The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed. Should the appliance power supply cableneed to be replaced, this must be carriedout by a Service Force agent (see page 28). -
Page 12: Building-In
Building-in This appliance has been designed to be built into the kitchen furniture. The recess should have the dimensions shown in picture A. When installing the appliance into the kitchen furniture ensure, if possible, the hoses are placed in either of the two recesses on the back of the appliance. - Page 13 c) Mounting the door Fix the hinges (1) to the machine by means of the M5x15 screws (3-Fig. B). The hinges can be adjusted to compensate for possible uneven thickness of the door. To align the door perfectly it is necessary to loosen the screw (3-Fig.
- Page 14 Position the base into the recess with its front edge as far forward as the adjoining plinth line will allow. The reason for placing the base in this position is to allow a small strip of beading to be fitted in front of the appliance feet.
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Page 15: The Control Panel
The Control Panel 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 it again to switch the machine off. - Page 16 • “ Quick”: select this option for laundry that is only slightly soiled in order to obtain a good wash result in a short time. This option is not available with the Wool programmes, the Energy saving programmes “Economy” and “30 Minute wash”. The washing time will be reduced according to the type of fabric and the selected temperature.
- Page 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 washing machine. The light above the button will stop flashing and remain lit. If you have selected a delay time, the countdown will begin and will be shown on the display.
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Page 18: Programme Selector Dial
The delay time is displayed for 3 seconds, then the duration of the selected programme reappears. After you have pressed the Start/Pause button, the countdown is updated every hour, and, for the last two hours, every 30 minutes. • An incorrect option selection has been made: this is indicated by the message Err when a function incompatible with the current programme is selected. -
Page 19: Programme Information
Programme information Easy iron 40° 40°C With this programme at it is possible to wash synthetic garments which must be ironed. The laundry is gently washed and spun to prevent the fabrics from creasing. Max. load 1 kg. Final spin speed 900 r.p.m. Soak 30°... -
Page 20: Using The Washing Machine
Using the washing machine Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 95°C, 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 dispenser drawer and start the machine. -
Page 21: Select The Desired Programme/Temperature
6. Select the spin speed or the “Rinse hold” option Press the “Spin” button repeatedly in order to select the desired spin speed or the “Rinse hold” option. If you select the “Rinse hold” option, the machine will stop at the end of the programme with the water still in the tub. -
Page 22: How To Interrupt A Programme
11. How to interrupt a programme Depress the “Start/Pause” button to interrupt a programme which is running, the corresponding light starts to flash. Depress the button again to restart the programme. 12. 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... -
Page 23: Hints & Tips On Washing
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 are listed below as a guide: 1000g = 1 kg Sheet Pillow case Tablecloth Serviette... -
Page 24: Wash Care Symbols
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. -
Page 25: Washing Programmes
Washing programmes Programme/ Type of laundry Fabrics temperature 95° Sheets, household linen, White towels, tablecloths cotton Cottons Economy White Sheets, household linen, 60° cotton towels, tablecloths Cottons Fast coloured and non- 60° White and fast items, for example 40° - 30° - coloured hand towels, sheets, Cold... - Page 26 Washing programmes Programme Programme description Soak 30° Soak for 30 minutes at 30°C 3 rinses Rinse Long spin at the max speed 1 rinse with liquid additive Softeners Long spin at max. speed Drain For emptying out after the programme “Soak 30° Water draining ”...
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Page 27: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and Cleaning You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply, before you can carry out any cleaning or maintenance work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically use a water softening powder in the machine. -
Page 28: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter
Unscrew and remove the filter. Clean carefully under a fast running tap. Warning 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. -
Page 29: Something Not Working
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 by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. During machine operation it is possible that the “End”... - Page 30 Symptom Unsatisfactory washing results The machine vibrates when spinning The door will not open Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin The machine makes an unusual noise No water is visible in the drum Possible causes ● Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used. An insufficient amount of detergent leaves the laundry looking grey and causes lime scale to form.
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Page 31: Repairs - After Sales Service
Repairs - After Sales Service In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact our extended warranty administrators by telephoning: 0870 01 07887 They will give you details for your local Service Force Centre. - Page 32 John Lewis Partnership 171 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN www.johnlewis.com 132 979 080 09/06...