John Lewis JLBIWM1401 User Manual

Rinse hold

Prewash

Wash

Rinse

Rinse hold

Drain

Spin

Filter

End

Start/
PauseSpin Prewash

Delay
startQuick

On / Off

Extra
rinse Stain Quiet

Programme time

900

700

500

1400

JLBIWM1401

Synthetics

Cold

30°

40°

Wool

Spin

Drain
Softeners

Rinse

Soak 30°

Delicates 30°

30 Minute wash

Delicates 40°

95°

Economy 60°

Economy 40°

60°

40°

30°

60°

40°

Economy 40°

Easy iron 40°

Cottons

Cold

Cold

Off

JLBIWM 1401
Built-in 1400 spin washing-machine

Instruction manual

2

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.

Installation

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

Pets and children have been known to climb into
washing machines. Please check your drum before
use.

●

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.

●

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

●

When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the
power supply cable and destroy the plug with the
remaining cable. Disable the door catch in order to
prevent children from becoming trapped inside
while playing .

Use

●

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

●

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

●

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

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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.

●

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
in large commercial machines because of their bulk,
please check with the manufacturer of the item
before washing in a domestic machine.

3

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
hints:

●

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

●

The machine works more economically if it is fully
loaded.

●

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

●

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

●

After unpacking please dispose of packaging with
due regard to safety and the environment.

●

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.

●

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 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.

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.

4

Contents

For the User

Important Safety Information 2-3
Description of the Appliance 5

Detergent dispenser drawer 5
Child safety feature 5

The Control Panel 15-18
Programme information 19

Using the washing machine 20-22

Load the laundry 20
Measure out the detergent 20
Measure out the fabric softener 20
Switch the machine on 20
Select the desired programme/temperature 21
Select the spin speed or the “Rinse hold” option 21
Select the desired options 21
Select the “Delay start” 21
Start the programme 21
How to change an option or a programme

during its cycle 21
How to interrupt a programme 22
How to open the door during

the cycle of a programme 22
End of programme 22

Hints & Tips on Washing 23
Wash Care Symbols 24
Washing Programmes 25-26

Maintenance and Cleaning 27-28

Descaling 27
After each wash 27
Maintenance Wash 27
External cleaning 27
Cleaning the dispenser drawer 29
Cleaning the drawer recess 27
Cleaning the filter 27-28
Cleaning the water inlet filter 28
The dangers of freezing 28
Emergency emptying out 28

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

For the Installer

Installation 6
Technical Specifications 6

Unpacking 7
Positioning 7
Installation on a suspended floor 7
Water inlet 8
Water drainage 8-9
Levelling 9
Special conditions 10
In the interest of the environment 10
Electrical connection 11
Permanent connection 11
Building-in 12-15

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.

5

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.
To activate this device, rotate the button (without
pressing it) inside the door clockwise until the groove is
horizontal. If necessary use a coin.
To disable this device and restore the possibility of
closing the door, rotate the button anti-clockwise until
the groove is vertical.

JLBIWM1401

Programme time

1400

900

700

500

Rinse hold

On / Off

Extra
rinse Stain Quiet

Prewash

95°

30 Minute wash

Wash

Off

Economy 60°

Spin

Rinse

Cottons

Drain

60°

Rinse hold

Softeners

Economy 40°

Drain

40°

Rinse

Start/

Delay

Spin

PauseSpin Prewash

startQuick

30°

Soak 30°

Filter

Cold

Cold

End

60°

30°

Wool

Economy 40°

40°

40°

Delicates 30°

Synthetics

Easy iron 40°

Delicates 40°

Cold

C0110

P1131

6

Installation

Technical Specifications

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.

DIMENSIONS Height 82 cm

Width 60 cm
Depth 54 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 5.kg

Synthetics 2 kg
Delicate fabrics 2.kg
Wool/Hand wash 1 kg

SPIN SPEED Maximum 1400 rpm

CONSUMPTION DATA FOR WASHING Energy 0.85 kWh
5 KG NORMALLY SOILED COTTON Water 49 litres
ITEMS WITH PROGRAMME ”
“Cottons Economy 60°” (White Cottons):

7

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. Lay the machine gently on its back, making sure
that the hoses are not squashed.

2 Remove the polystyrene base and take off the

bottom panel by unscrewing the central screw.
Carefully slide out the right polythene bag.

3 Repeat the operation for the left and central

polythene bags. Re-fit the bottom panel using the 4
screws supplied with the door hinges (in the plastic
bag) and the previously removed screw.

4 Set the machine upright and remove the two

remaining bolts from the back.
Pull out the three plastic spacers from the holes into
which the bolts were fitted.
Plug the open holes with the plugs supplied with the
instruction booklet.

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.
Your new washing 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.

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
beams with screws. If possible install the appliance in
one of the corners of the room, where the floor is
more stable.

P0255

P0256

P0020

P0457

P0015

P0016

P0453

8

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. 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 distance of 5.02m
(16.5 ft) between the appliance’s inlet and the bottom
of the water storage tank.

A

P0352

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.

Water drainage

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

1. Into a drainage standpipe.

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

lace 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.

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.

P0021

P1088

U piece

supplied

P1199

38 mm (11.2)

standpipe

diameter

30 cm (12")

P1074

9

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.

2. Onto a sink outlet spigot.

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

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

3 pin

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 washing 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 (check diagonally).

Any necessary adjustment can be made with a spanner.
Accurate levelling prevents vibration, 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.

Max. 90 cm (35.4)

Min. 60 cm (23.6)

P1039

P1212

Loop

P1198

P1197

P1051

10

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.

Note

Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is
easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a
breakdown.

In the interest of the environment

Washing machines and dishwashers 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.
If you require any further advice please contact your
local water authority.

P0987

RAINWATER

'RUN-OFF'

SURFACE WATER

DRAINS & SEWERS

UNTREATED
DISCHARGE

RIVER

SHOWER

BATH

WASHING
MACHINE

SINK TOILET

DISHWASHER

BIDET

FOUL DRAIN

FOUL SEWERS

SEWAGE

TREATMENT

WORKS

TREATED

DISCHARGE

RIVER