John Lewis JLBIDW 901 User Manual

JLBIDW 901
compact dishwasher

Instruction manual

Installation

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

● Check your dishwasher for any transport damage.Never

connect a damaged machine.If your dishwasher is damaged,
you should contact the John Lewis branch from which you
purchased it.

● For safety reasons it is dangerous to alter the specifications

or attempt to modify this product in any way.

● Any electrical and plumbing work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified and competent
person.

● Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not

stand on the electrical supply cable.

● The sides of the dishwasher must never be drilled to prevent

damage to hydraulic components.

Child safety

● This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.

● Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls

or play with the product.

● Ensure the packaging materials for this appliance are kept

away from children so as to prevent the risk of injury or
suffocation.

● The water in your dishwasher is not for drinking.Detergent

residues may still be present in your machine.Keep children
well away from your dishwasher when the door is open.

● Keep all detergents in a safe place out of children's reach.

Use

● Items that are contaminated by petrol,paint,steel or iron

debris,corrosive,acidic or alkaline chemicals must not be
washed in this dishwasher.

● Under no circumstances should you open the door whilst

the appliance is in operation,especially during the washing
phase,hot water may escape.However,if the door is
opened,a safety device ensures that the machine stops.

● Only use products (detergent,salt and rinse aid) specifically

designed for use in dishwashers.

● Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a

potential hazard.

● Long and/or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives

must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket.

● Ensure that the door of the dishwasher is always closed when

it is not being loaded or unloaded.In this way you will avoid
anybody tripping over the open door and hurting themselves.

● When finishing loading or unloading close the door, as an open

door can be a hazard.

● Do not sit or stand on the open door.

● Isolate the appliance from the power supply and turn off the

water supply after use.

Maintenance and cleaning

● For information on maitenance and cleaning your dishwasher

see page 23 of this Instruction manual.

Service

● This product should be serviced by an authorised service

engineer, and only genuine spare parts should be used.

Important Saf ety Inf ormation

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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 your 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

Environmental information

Dispose of the dishwasher packaging material correctly.
All packaging materials can be recycled.
Plastic parts are marked with standard international

abbreviations:
>PE< for polyethylene,e.g.sheet wrapping material.
>PS< for polystyrene,e.g.padding material (always CFC-free).
>POM< for polyoxymethylene,e.g.plastic clips.

Cardboard packaging is manufactured from recycled paper and
should be deposited in the waste paper collection for recycling.
As and when you cease to use your dishwasher and withdraw it
from service,your should render it unserviceable before having it
disposed of.

Warning! Children at play could lock themselves in your
dishwasher or otherwise endanger their lives.Therefore
cut off the power supply cable and make the door closing
device unusable to prevent children from being trapped
inside.
For the disposing of the appliance please take it to a
recycling centre or to your dealer who may,for a small
contribution to the costs,dispose it for you.

Please note:A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp
socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard.Please ensure
the cut off plug is disposed of safely.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product may not be treated as household waste.Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable 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 city office,your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

Ecological hints

To save water and energy and help protect the environment,we
recommend that you follow these hints:

● Ensure that the water softener is correctly adjusted.

● Do not pre-wash under running water.

● Select the wash programme to suit the nature and degree of

the soiling on the dishes.

● Do not use more detergent,dishwasher salt and rinse aid

than is recommended in these operating instructions and by
the manufacturer of the respective product.

● Delay start: Control when your dishwasher begins the wash,

to enable,for example,the use of economical overnight
electricity tariffs.

● Automatic Wash Pr ogramme:This machine is fitted with

a turbidity sensor which intelligently adjusts the temperature
and rinsing cycles during the wash programme,depending on
the degree of soiling on the dishes.This helps to reduce
energy and water consumption on lightly soiled loads.

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For the user

Important Safety Information 2

Installation 2
Child safety 2
Use 2
Maintenance and cleaning 2
Service 2
Ecological information 3
Environmental hints 3

Contents 4
Description of the Appliance 5
The Control Panel 9

Multi-tab function 10
Audible signals 11

When the Dishwasher is first installed 12

The water softener 12
Dishwasher salt and replenishment 13
Rinse aid and replenishment 14

Using the dishwasher 15

Loading cutlery and dishes 15
The lower basket 16
The cutlery basket 16
The upper basket 17
Adjusting the height of the upper basket 17
Use of detergent 18

Different kinds of detergent 19
Washing Programmes 20
Starting a Washing Programme 21
Maintenance and Cleaning 23

External cleaning 23
Cleaning the filters 23
Prolonged periods of non-operation 23
Frost precautions 23
Moving the machine 23

Something Not Working 24

Repairs - After Sales Service 26
Spare Parts 26

For the installer

Installation 6

Technical specifications 6
Electrical connection 6
Permanent connection 7
Water supply connections 7
Water inlet hose with safety valve 7
Water outlet hose connection 8
Building-in 8
Levelling 8
Fixing to the adjacent units 8

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 or 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and

subsequent modifications;

* 89/336 or 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

Contents

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1.

Upper basket stop

2.

Water hardness dial

3.

Salt container

4.

Detergent dispenser

5.

Control panel

6.

Rating plate

7.

Rinse aid dispenser

8.

Filters

9.

Lower spray arm

10.

Upper spray arm

11.

Upper basket

Description of the Appliance

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IN155

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Installation

Technical specifications

Dimensions Width 44.6 cm

Height 81.8 - 87.8 cm
Max depth 55.5 cm
Max depth with open door 114 cm

Electrical connection: Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate on the inner
Voltage edge of the dishwasher’s door.
Overall power
Fuse

Water supply pressure Minimum 0,05 MPa (0,5 bar)

Maximum 0,8 MPa (8 bar)

Capacity 9 place settings

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.

Before switching on,make sure the electricity supply voltage is the
same as that indicated on the appliance’s rating plate.The rating
plate is located on the side of the dishwasher’s door.

The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a 13amp BSI362
fuse.Only ASTA or BSI fuses should be used.

To isolate the dishwasher from mains,remove the mains plug.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for the

socket,it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted.

Important

The wires on the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

If you fit your own plug,the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of your appliance may not correspond with the markings
identifying the terminals in your plug.

Proceed as follows:

1. Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the terminal

in the plug which is marked with the letter "E" or the earth
symbol or coloured green and yellow.

2. Connect the Blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured black.

3. Connect the Brown (live) wire to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured red.

4. Upon completion there must be no cut,or stray strands of
wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the
outer sheath.

The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost.The
cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of
the plug.

A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local
Service Force centre.Please contact our extended warranty
administrators on 0870 0107887 who will give you details for
your local Service Force centre.

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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.

The plug must still be accessible after the appliance has
been installed.

The appliance should not be connected to
the electrical supply by means of an
extension cable.

In case that the electrical cable has to be
replaced,please contact our extended
warranty administrators on 0870 0107887
who will give you details for your local
Service Force repair agent.

Important!
If the mains supply cable is damaged it must
be replaced;contact our warranty
administrators on 0870 010 7887 who will
give you details for your local Service Force
repair agent.

Permanent connection

In the case of permanent connection it is necessary that you
install a double pole switch between the appliance and the
electricity supply (mains),with a minimum gap of 3mm between
the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in
compliance with the current electrical regulations.

The switch must not break the yellow and green earth cable at
any point.

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

Remove all packaging before positioning the machine.
If possible,position the machine next to a water tap and a drain.

Water supply connections

We recommend that this dishwasher is connected to your cold
water supply.

For making the connection itself,the coupling nut fitted to the
machine’s supply hose is designed to screw onto either a 3/4"
inch gas thread spout or to a purpose made quick-coupling tap
such as the Press-block.

The water pressure must be within the limits given in the
"Technical specifications" shown on page 6.Your local Water
Authority will advise you on the average mains pressure in your
area.

The water inlet hose must not be kinked,crushed,or entangled
when it is being connected up.

The dishwasher features fill and drain hoses which can be turned
either to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of
the locknut.The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid
water leaks.(Important! NOT all models of dishwashers have
fill and drain hoses provided with locknut.In this case,this kind of
facility is not possible).

If the machine is connected to new pipes or pipes which have not
been used for a long time,you should run the water for a few
minutes before connecting the inlet hose.

DO NOT use connection hoses which have previously
been used for an old appliance.

This appliance has been fitted with safety features which will
prevent the water used in the appliance from returning back into
the drinking water system.This appliance complies with the
applicable plumbing regulations.

Water inlet hose with safety valve

After connecting the double-walled water inlet hose,the safety
valve is next to the tap.Therefore the water inlet hose is only
under pressure while the water is running.If the water inlet hose
starts to leak during this operation,the safety valve cuts off the
running water.

Please take care when installing the water inlet hose:

- The electrical cable for the safety valve is in the double­walled water inlet hose.Do not immerse the water inlet hose
or the safety valve in water.

- If water inlet hose or the safety valve is damaged,remove
the mains plug immediately.

- A water inlet hose with safety valve must only be replaced by
a specialist or by the Service Force Centre.

- Place the water inlet hose in such a way that it is never
higher than the bottom edge of the safety valve.

WARNING!

Dangerous voltage

Water outlet hose connection

The end of the drain hose can be connected in the following
ways:

1. To the sink outlet spigot,securing it to the underside of
the work surface.This will prevent waste water from the
sink running into the machine.

2. To a stand pipe provided with vent-hole,minimum internal
diameter 4 cm.

The waste connection must be at a height of between 30 cm
(minimum) and 100 cm (maximum) from the bottom of the
dishwasher.

The drain hose can face either to the right or left of the
dishwasher

Ensure the hose is not bent or squashed as this could prevent or
slow down the discharge of water.

The sink plug must not be in place when the machine is draining
as this could cause the water to syphon back into the machine.

If you use a drain hose extension it must be no longer than 2
metres and its internal diameter must be no smaller than the
diameter of the hose provided.

Likewise the internal diameter of the couplings used for
connections to the waste outlet must be no smaller than the
diameter of the hose provided.

Important!

Our appliances are supplied with a security device to protect
against the return of dirty water back into the machine.
If the spigot of your sink has a "no return valve" incorporated this
can prevent the correct draining of your dishwasher.
We therefore advise you to remove it.

Building-in

This dishwasher is designed to be fitted under a kitchen counter
or worksurface.

Important!
Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed
template for building in the dishwasher and fitting the
furniture panel.

No further openings for the venting of the dishwasher are
required,but only to let the water fill and drain hose and power
supply cable pass through.

The dishwasher incorporates adjustable feet to allow the
adjustment of the height.

During all operations that involve accessibility to internal
components the dishwasher has to be unplugged.

When inserting the machine, ensure that the water inlet hose,the
drain hose and the supply cable are not kinked or squashed.

Levelling

Good levelling is essential for correct closure and sealing of the
door.
When the appliance is correctly levelled,the door will not catch
on either side of the cabinet.
If the door does not close correctly,loosen or tighten the
adjustable feet until the machine is perfectly level.

Fixing to the adjacent units

The dishwasher must be secured against tilting.
Therefore make sure that the counter it is fixed under,is suitably
secured to a fixed structure (adjacent kitchen units cabinets,
wall).

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1.On/Off button

2.Programme selection buttons

The selection of a washing programme occurs by pressing one of
these buttons (see "Washing programmes chart" see page 21).

3.Delay start button

This option allows the start of the programme to be delayed
from 1 to 19 hours.

4.Indicator lights

5.Function buttons

In addition to the dishwashing programme selected,the following
functions can also be set with the help of these buttons:

- the setting of the water softener,

- activation/deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser,

- the cancelling of a programme in progress,

- deactivation/activation of the audible signals.

6.The digital display indicates:

- the level of hardness to which the water softener is set,

- if the rinse aid dispenser is activated/deactivated,

- if the audible signals are activated/deactivated,

- the approximate remaining time of the running programme,

- the end of the programme (a zero will appear in the digital
display),

- the countdown of the delay start,

- fault codes concerning malfunction of the dishwasher.

The Control Panel

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1

3

2

4

5

6

Salt salt refilling indicator light,

illuminates when the salt has run out

Rinse aid rinse aid refilling indicator light,

illuminates when the rinse aid has
run out

Multi-tab Multi-tab function:indicates the

activation/deactivation of the
"Multi-tab" function (see "Multi-tab
function")