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Carol
March 10, 2025
How to release soap box and filter
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Mr. Anderson
March 10, 2025
To release the soap box on the John Lewis JLWD 1609: 1. Press the catch downwards. 2. Pull the drawer out. 3. Flush it under a tap to remove detergent residue. 4. Remove the top part of the fabric softener compartment for better cleaning if needed.
To release the filter: 1. Wait until the water has cooled down if necessary. 2. Open the pump door using a coin to lever it open. 3. Place a bowl near the pump to collect any water spillage. 4. Use pliers to pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover. 5. Once no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover using pliers and remove the filter. 6. Keep a rag nearby to dry any spilled water.
Always wait until the appliance has finished its cycle and is empty before removing the pump cover.
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.
Maintenance and cleaning ● Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes to preserve the door seal. ● For information on maintenance and cleaning your washing machine see page 26 of this instruction manual. Service ● This product should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.
Contents For the User Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance The Control Panel Programme information Special features Using your washing machine Drying Hints & Tips on Washing and Drying Wash Care Symbols Washing Programmes Drying Programmes Maintenance and Cleaning Descaling After each wash Maintenance Wash...
Description of the appliance 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Control panel 3 Door opening handle 4 Drain pump 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.
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 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 transit bolts for re-use in case the machine is to be transported again. After removing all the packaging, with assistance carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom.
boards with screws. If possible install the appliance in one of the corners of the room, where the floor is more stable. Note Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown.
When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top of the standpipe is no more than 90cm (35.4'') and no less than 60cm (23.6'') above floor level. 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.
In the interest of the environment Washer-dryers should be connected to the FOUL drainage system, the water will then be taken to a sewage works for treatment before being discharged safely into a river. It is essential that these appliances are not connected to the surface water drainage system as this water is discharged directly into a river or stream and may cause pollution.
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.
The control panel 1 Detergent dispenser drawer 2 Programme selector dial The programme selector dial is divided into the following sections: • Cottons, • Synthetics, • Delicates • Wool (Hand washing) • Special programmes from “Rinses” to “14 Minute wash” •...
4 “Automatic Dry” button This button allows you to choose the required degree of drying for cottons and synthetics: - Extra dry (only for cottons) - Cupboard dry (cottons and synthetics) - Iron dry (only for cottons) The drying time is automatically adjusted by the machine: the laundry will be dried to the selected degree of dryness.
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The time value shown on the display will decrease by one unit every hour. You can change the delay time at any moment, before you press the “Start/Pause” button. If you have already pressed the “Start/Pause” button, and you wish to cancel the delay time, proceed as follows: •...
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• Selection of drying time in minutes . After starting the programme, the remaining time is updated every minute. Important! If you select a drying time longer than 55 minutes, after a few seconds, the display will show it in hours and minutes.
Programme information Easy iron 40° ° This programme at 40 C reduces creasing on synthetic garments and therefore reduces the amount of ironing required. The laundry is gently washed and spun to prevent the fabrics creasing. Rinses With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin garments which have been washed by hand.
Using the washing machine Before the first wash, we recommend that you run a cotton cycle at 90°C or 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.
The relevant light will light up. 7. Select the desired options If your laundry is very dirty, it may be advisable to select the “Prewash” option. If you wish the laundry to undergo an extra rinse, select the “Extra Rinse” option. The relevant light illuminates.
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 some minutes, you can open the door. Pay attention to the level and temperature of the water in the machine! When you close the door to restart the programme turn the dial to the previous programme repeating the...
Drying DRYING ONLY The recommended load to dry in your washer-dryer is 3.5 kg for cotton and 2 kg for synthetics. Note! Only with the timed drying, it is possible also to dry up to 4 kg of cotton items (see the drying programmes).
Hints & tips on washing and drying 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...
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 washer-dryer.
Washing programmes Programme/ Type of laundry Fabrics temperature Sheets, household 95° White linen, towels, cotton Cottons tablecloths Economy Sheets, household White 60° linen, towels, cotton tablecloths Cottons Fast coloured and non-fast items, e.g. 60° White and hand towels, sheets, 40° - 30° coloured underwear, cotton...
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Washing programmes Programme Programme description 3 rinses Rinses Long spin at the max speed Drain For emptying out the Water draining water Drain and long spin at Spin max. speed Wash at 60°C 45 Minute wash 2 rinses Short cycle for lightly Short spin at 1200 soiled fabrics Wash at 30°C...
Drying programmes Automatic drying Dryness degree Extra dry Cotton and linen (bathrobes, bath towels, etc.) Cotton and linen (towels, T-shirts, bathrobes) Cupboard dry Synthetics and mixed fabrics (jumpers, blouses, underwears) Iron dry Cotton and linen (sheets, tablecloths, shirts, etc.) Timed drying Degree of drying Type of fabric Cotton and linen...
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.
• Pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover, using a pliers. • When no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover, using a pliers, and remove the filter. Always keep a rag nearby to dry up spillage of water when removing the cover.
Emergency emptying out If the water is not discharged, proceed as follows to empty out the machine: ● Pull out the plug from the power socket; ● Close the water tap; ● If necessary, wait until the water has cooled down; ●...
Something not working If the washing machine is not working correctly, 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.
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Symptom 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 The machine does not dry or does not dry properly The display shows the alarm code Possible causes...
Reparirs - 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.
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How to release soap box and filter
To release the soap box on the John Lewis JLWD 1609:
1. Press the catch downwards.
2. Pull the drawer out.
3. Flush it under a tap to remove detergent residue.
4. Remove the top part of the fabric softener compartment for better cleaning if needed.
To release the filter:
1. Wait until the water has cooled down if necessary.
2. Open the pump door using a coin to lever it open.
3. Place a bowl near the pump to collect any water spillage.
4. Use pliers to pull out the emergency emptying cap from the filter cover.
5. Once no more water comes out, unscrew the pump cover using pliers and remove the filter.
6. Keep a rag nearby to dry any spilled water.
Always wait until the appliance has finished its cycle and is empty before removing the pump cover.
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