John Lewis 1609 User Manual

Child lock

1600

1200

500

800

Extra
rinse

Off

14 Minute wash

45 Minute wash

Drying

Drying

95°

Economy 60°

60°

Economy 40°

40°

30°

60°

40°

Delicates 40°

Delicates 30°

30°

40°

Rinses

Drain

Spin

Easy iron 40°

JLWD1609

Spin

Automatic dry

Time dry

Prewash

Start/Pause

Door lock

Delay start

Program

me time

Rinse ho

ld

Iron dry

Cupboard dry

Extra dry

JLWD 1609
1600 spin washer-dryer

Instruction manual

Important safety information

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.
Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the
appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to
know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

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.

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Installation

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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.

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It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.

●

All packing and transit bolts must be removed before
use. Serious damage can occur to the product and to
property if this is not adhered to. See relevant section
in instructions.

●

Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does
not stand on the electrical supply cable.

●

If the machine is situated on a carpeted floor, please
adjust the feet in order to allow air to circulate freely.

Child Safety

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This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Children should not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the product.

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Pets and children have been known to climb into
washer-dryers. Please check your drum before use.

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The glass door becomes very hot during the washing
cycle. Keep children away from the vicinity of the
appliance whilst it is in operation.

Keep all packaging well away from children.

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Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s

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reach.

When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the

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electrical supply cable. Disable the door catch in
order to prevent children form becoming trapped
inside while playing.

Use

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Always unplug the appliance and turn off the water
supply after use.

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Do not overload the appliance. See relevant section in
the instruction book.

Only wash and dry fabrics which are designed to be
machine washed and dried. If in doubt, consult the
care label on the clothes.

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Before washing, ensure that all pockets are empty and
buttons and zips are fastened. Avoid washing frayed or
torn articles and treat stains such as paint, ink, rust,
and grass before washing. Underwired bras must
NOT be machine washed.

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Any objects such as coins, safety pins, nails, screws,
stones or any other hard, sharp material can cause
extensive damage and must not be placed into the
machine.

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Garments which have been in contact with volatile
petroleum products should not be machine washed. If
volatile cleaning fluids are used, care should be taken
to ensure that the fluid is removed from the garment
before placing in the machine.

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Wash small items such as socks, laces, washable belts
etc in a washing bag or pillow case as it is possible for
such items to slip down between the tub and the
inner drum.

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Only use the advised quantities of fabric softener.
Damage to the fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer
to the manufacturer’s recommendations of quantities.

●

As some duvets and eiderdowns should be
washed/dried in large commercial machines because
of their bulk, please check with the manufacturer of
the item before washing in a domestic machine.

●

The users should always check that they have not left
their gas lighters (disposable or otherwise) in their
clothing.

●

Never tumble dry items that have had contact with
chemicals such as dry cleaning fluid.These are of a
volatile nature and could cause an explosion.
Only tumble dry items which have been washed in
water or require airing.

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Plastic detergent dispensers should not remain in the
drum during the drying cycle, as the plastic used is not
designed to withstand the heat. If you wish to wash­through-to-dry you should use the conventional
detergent dispenser drawer.

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Maintenance and cleaning

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Leave the porthole door slightly ajar between washes
to preserve the door seal.

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For information on maintenance and cleaning your
washing machine see page 26 of this instruction
manual.

Service

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This product should only be repaired or serviced by
an authorised 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
hints:

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Normally soiled laundry may be washed without
prewashing in order to save detergent, water and
time (the environment is protected too!).

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The machine works more economically if it is fully
loaded.

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With adequate pre-treatment, stains and limited
soiling can be removed; the laundry can then be
washed at a lower temperature.

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Measure out detergent according to the water
hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of
laundry being washed.

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Try to load the maximum drying capacity of the
machine as small loads are uneconomical.

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Save energy and reduce drying time by ensuring the
laundry load has been thoroughly spun before
attempting to machine dry.

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Materials marked with the symbol are
recyclable.

●

Check with your local Council or Environmental
Health Office to see if there are facilities in your
area for re-cycling this appliance.

●

When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
power supply cable and make the door lock device
unusable to prevent young children from being
trapped inside.

●

Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised
disposal sites for your old appliance.

Environmental information

The symbol on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it should be taken to the
appropriate collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.

WARNING:

A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp

socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of
safely.

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Contents

For the User

Important Safety Information 2-3
Description of the Appliance 5
The Control Panel 12-15
Programme information 16
Special features 16
Using your washing machine 17-19
Drying 20
Hints & Tips on Washing and Drying 21
Wash Care Symbols 22
Washing Programmes 23-24
Drying Programmes 25
Maintenance and Cleaning 26

Descaling 26
After each wash 26
Maintenance Wash 26
External cleaning 26
Cleaning the dispenser drawer 26
Cleaning the drawer recess 26
Cleaning the pump 26-27
Cleaning the water inlet filter 27
The dangers of freezing 27
Emergency emptying out 28

Something Not Working 29-30
Repairs - After Sales Service 31
Spare parts 31

For the Installer

Installation 6
Technical Specifications 6

Unpacking 7
Positioning 7
Installation on a suspended floor 7/8
Plumbing in 8
Water inlet 8
Water drainage 8/9
Levelling 9
In the interest of the environment 10

Electrical connection 11

Guide to use the Instruction
Manual

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide
you throughout the instructions:

Safety instructions

Hints and tips

Environmental information

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C.
Directives:

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

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Description of the appliance

1 Detergent dispenser drawer

2 Control panel

3 Door opening handle

4 Drain pump

5 Adjustable feet

Detergent dispenser drawer

1

14 Minute wash

45 Minute wash

Spin

Drain

Rinses

30°

JLWD1609

40°

Delicates 30°

Delicates 40°

2

Programme time

95°

Off

Economy 60°

1600

60°

1200

Economy 40°

800

40°

500

30°

Rinse hold

Drying

Spin

60°

40°

Easy iron 40°

Drying

Delay start

Extra dry

Cupboard dry

Door lock

Iron dry

Extra

Start/Pause

rinse

Prewash

Time dry

Automatic dry

Child lock

3

4

5

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.
To activate this device, rotate the button (without
pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is
horizontal. If necessary use a coin. This prevents the
door being closed.
To disable this device and close the door, rotate the
button anti-clockwise until the groove is vertical.

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P1131

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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.

Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
plumber or competent person.

Technical specifications

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 60 cm
Depth 63 cm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 230-240 V/50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 2050 W (10 A)

WATER PRESSURE Minimum 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar)

Maximum 0.80 MPa (8. bar)

Washing

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED LOAD Cotton, linen 7.0.kg

Synthetics 3.5 kg
Delicate fabrics 3.5.kg
Wool/Hand wash 2.0 kg

Drying

Cotton, linen 3.5.kg
Cotton Big capacity 4.0 Kg
Synthetics 2.0.kg

SPIN SPEED MaximumZ 16 S 1600 rpm

CONSUMPTION DATA FOR WASHING Energy 1.19 kWh
7 KG NORMALLY SOILED COTTON Water 45 litres
ITEMS WITH PROGRAMME ”
“Cottons Economy 60°”:

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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.

Remove the power supply cable and the draining hose
from the hose holders on the rear of the appliance.

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HEC0001

the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag
containing the instruction booklet.

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HEC0005

Connect the water inlet hose as described under the
paragraph “Water inlet”.

Important !
You are advised to keep all the packaging for re-

use in case the machine is to be transported
again. In case of moving out the same
precautions as per paragraph “The dangers of
freezing” must be taken i.e. the residual water
in the hoses must be pumped out.

With the spanner provided unscrew and remove the
central rear bolt A.

Unscrew and remove the two large rear bolts B and
the six smaller bolts C.

A

C

B

C

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HEC0003S

Remove the bracket D, refit the six smaller bolts C and
slide out the relevant plastic spacer E.

D

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C

Open the porthole and remove the polystyrene block
fitted on the door seal.

Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with

B

E

C

Positioning

Install the machine on a flat hard floor.
Make sure that air circulation around the machine is
not impeded by carpets, rugs etc. Check that the
machine does not touch the wall or other kitchen
units.
Never place cardboard, wood or similar materials
under the machine to compensate for any unevenness
in the floor.

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.

Installation on a suspended
floor

Suspended wooden floors are particularly susceptible
to vibration. To help prevent vibration we recommend
you place a waterproof wood panel, at least 15 mm
thick under the appliance, secured to at least 2 floor

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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.

5. Connect the hose to a tap with a 3/4” thread.
Always use the hose supplied with the appliance.

A

Plumbing In

Your new machine has been designed to be
permanently plumbed in to your home’s water supply
and drainage system. However, if this is not possible, it
may be connected to a suitable existing tap with the
drain hose discharging into a sink.
The appliance has an inlet hose, with female 3/4” BSP
thread connector. If this connection is not compatible
with the plumbing of the existing installation, a variety
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

An inlet hose is supplied and can been found inside the
machine drum.

Do not use the hose from your previous
machine to connect to the water supply.

1. Open the porthole and extract the inlet hose .

2. Connect the hose with the angled connection to the
machine.

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P0352

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. This fault is shown by a red sector in the
window “A”. Should this occur, turn the water tap off
and refer to your Service Centre to replace the hose.
Installation should comply with local water authority
and building regulations’ requirements.

The appliance must be connected to a cold
water supply.

A minimum water pressure of 0.05 MPa (0.5 bar) is
required for safe operation of the appliance.

If you cannot make the cold water connection direct
from the rising mains, you may be able to operate the
appliance from your cold water storage system.

There should be a minimum vertical distance of 5.02m
(16.5 ft) between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom
of the water storage tank.

Water drainage

This appliance is designed to be permanently plumbed
into your home's drainage system using one of the
following methods.

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A

3. Remove the security gasket cup by turning and
pulling it away. Pay attention not to move or remove
the gasket.

Important!
Do not place the inlet hose downwards. Angle
the hose to the left or right depending on the
position of your water tap.

4. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut.
After positioning the inlet hose, be sure to tighten
the ring nut again to prevent leaks.

1. Into a drainage standpipe.

Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain hose using
the “U” piece” supplied.

U piece

supplied

P1199

Place the drain hose into your standpipe, which should
have an internal diameter of approximately 38mm thus
ensuring there is an air break between the drain hose
and standpipe.

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½

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38 mm (½)

standpipe

diameter

Push the drain hose onto the spigot and secure with a
clip, ensure a loop is formed in the drain hose (see
diagram) to prevent waste from the sink entering the
washing machine.

30 cm (12")

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.

3 pin

Max. 90 cm (35.4)

Min. 60 cm (23.6)

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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” piece”. Just push the hose firmly
into the standpipe.

Loop

P1198

Important

Before connecting the machine to new pipework or to
pipework that has not been used for some time, run off
a reasonable amount of water to flush out any debris
that may have collected in the pipes.

Levelling

Level the machine by raising or lowering the feet. The
feet may be tight to adjust as they incorporate a self
locking nut, but the machine MUST be level and stable.

If necessary, check the setting with a spirit level.

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2. Onto a sink outlet spigot.

If the outlet spigot has not been used before, remove
any blanking plug that may be in place.

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Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner.
Accurate levelling prevents vibration, (see note on
positioning), noise and displacement of the machine
during operation.
Some vibration is inevitable, especially if mounted on a
wooden floor.
Sprung wooden floors are particularly susceptible to
vibration. For advice, consult a builder. If possible,
always place the machine on a solid floor.

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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.

SHOWER

SINK TOILET

BATH

WASHING
MACHINE

RAINWATER

'RUN-OFF'

SURFACE WATER

DRAINS & SEWERS

UNTREATED
DISCHARGE

RIVER

P0987

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.
If you require any further advice please contact your
local water authority.

DISHWASHER

BIDET

FOUL DRAIN

FOUL SEWERS

SEWAGE

TREATMENT

WORKS

TREATED

DISCHARGE

RIVER

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