John Lewis JLWM 1200 User Manual
JLWM 1200
1200 spin washing machine
Instruction manual
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 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.
Important! Read carefully and keep for
future reference.
• The safety of your appliance complies with
the industry standards and with legal
requirements on the safety of appliances.
However, as manufacturers, we feel it is
our duty to provide the following safety
notes.
• 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.
• You MUST read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
• Before first starting up, check the appliance
for any damage incurred during transport.
Never connect up a damaged appliance . If
parts are damaged, contact your supplier.
• If the appliance is delivered in the winter
months when there are minus
temperatures. Store it at room
temperature for 24 hours before using for
the first time.
General safety
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
• During high temperature wash
programmes the door glass may get hot.
Do not touch it!
• Make sure that small children and animals
do not climb into the drum. To avoid this,
please check into the drum before using.
• 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.
• Only use the advised quantities of fabric
softener and detergent. Damage to the
fabric can ensue if you over-fill. Refer to the
manufacturer’s recommendations of
quantities.
• 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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• Do not use your washing machine to wash
articles with whalebones, material without
hems or torn material.
• Always unplug the appliance and turn off
the water supply after use and during
cleaning and maintenance.
• Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the machine yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced
people may cause injury or serious
malfunctioning. Contact your local Service
Centre. Always insist on genuine spare
parts.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• When unpacking the appliance, check that
it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use it
and contact the Service Centre.
• 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
the user manual.
• After having installed the appliance, check
that it is not standing on the inlet and drain
hose and the worktop is not pressing the
electrical supply cable against the wall.
• If the machine is situated on a carpeted
floor, please adjust the feet in order to
allow air to circulate freely under the
appliance.
• Always be sure, that there is no water
leakage from hoses and their connections
after the installation.
• If the appliance is installed in a location
subject to frost, please read the “dangers of
freezing” chapter.
• Any plumbing work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified plumber or competent person.
• Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician or competent person.
Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use.
It must not be used for purposes other than
those for which it was designed.
• Only wash and dry fabrics which are
designed to be machine washed or dried.
Follow the instructions on each garment
label
• Do not overload the appliance. See the
Washing Programme Table.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Never pull the power supply cable to
remove the plug from the socket; always
take hold of the plug itself.
• Never use your new appliance if the power
supply cable, the control panel, the working
surface or the base are damaged so that the
inside of the appliance is accessible.
Child safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
person (including children) with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• The packaging components (e.g. plastic
film, polystyrene) can be dangerous to
children - danger of suffocation! Keep them
out of children’s reach.
• Keep all detergents in a safe place out of
children’s reach.
• Make sure that children or pets do not
climb into the drum. To prevent children
and pets becoming trapped inside the drum
the machine incorporates a special feature.
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 counterclockwise until the groove is
vertical.
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Contents
Operating instructions
Safety information
General safety 2
Installation 3
Use 3
Child safety 4
Product description
Detergent dispenser drawer 7
Control panel
First use
Daily use
Load the laundry 9
Measure out the detergent 10
Select the required programme by turning the
programme selector dial 10
Select the spin speed or Rinse Hold option by
pressing button 3 11
Select the available options by pressing button
4 11
Start the programme by pressing button 5 11
Altering an option or a running programme 11
Interrupting a programme 12
Cancelling a programme 12
Opening the door 12
At the end of the programme 12
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Helpful hints and tips
Washing Programmes
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Installation instructions
Installation
Unpacking 22
Positioning and levelling 23
Plumbing in 23
Water inlet 24
Water drainage 24
Special conditions 26
In the interest of the environment 26
Electrical connection 27
What to do if…
Repairs - After Sales Service
Environment concerns
Packaging materials 32
Ecological hints 32
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Guide to use the
instruction manual
The following symbols will be found in the text
to guide you throughout the instructions:
Safety instructions
Technical data
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Consumption values
Care and cleaning
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Hints and tips
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Environmental information
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Product description
1 Detergent dispenser drawer
2 Control panel
3 Door opening handle
4 Rating plate
5 Drain pump
6 Adjustable feet
1 2
3
4
5
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Detergent dispenser drawer
Compartment for detergent used for
prewash and soak phase or for stain remover
used during the stain action phase (if
available). The prewash and soak detergent is
added at the beginning of the wash
programme. The stain remover is added
during the stain action phase.
Compartment for powder or liquid
detergent used for main wash. If using liquid
detergent pour it just before starting the
programme.
Compartment for liquid additives (fabric
softener, starch).
Follow the product manufacturer’s
recommendations on quantities to use and do
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
detergent dispenser drawer. Any fabric
softener or starching additives must be
poured into the compartment before starting
the wash programme.
Control panel
Below is a picture of the control panel.
It shows the programme selector dial
as well as the buttons, pilot lights and
the display. These are presented by
relevant numbers on the following
pages.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
1
Detergent dispenser drawer
2
Programme selector dial
3
SPIN reduction button
4
PREWASH and QUICK options
button
Programme Selector Dial
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off
and/or to select a programme.
Available options:
Spin
By pressing this button you can change the
spin speed of the selected programme or to
select Rinse Hold option.
Rinse hold
By selecting this function the water of the last
rinse is not emptied out to prevent the fabrics
from creasing. Before opening the door it will
be necessary to empty out the water. To
empty out the water, please read the
paragraph «At the end of the programme».
Prewash
By selecting this option the machine performs
a prewash cycle before the main wash phase.
The washing time will be prolonged. This
option is recommended for heavily soiled
laundry.
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START/PAUSE button
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Indicator pilot lights
Quick
This option can be used for lightly soiled
laundry. The washing time will be reduced
according to type of fabric and the selected
temperature.
Start Pause
This button allows you to start or to interrupt
the selected programme.
Indicator pilot light (6)
The light Wash illuminates after pressing
button 5 .
The light Door lock indicates if the door can
be opened:
• The light is lit: the door cannot be opened.
• The light is out: the door can be opened.
• The light is flashing: the door is unlocking
and soon can be opened.
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The light End illuminates at the end of the
washing cycle.
First use
• Ensure that the electrical and water
connections comply with the
installation instructions.
• Remove the polystyrene block and
any material from the drum.
• Pour 2 litres of water into the main
wash compartment
detergent drawer in order to
activate the ECO valve. Then run a
cotton cycle at the highest
temperature 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 main wash
compartment and start the
machine.
of the
Daily use
Load the laundry
Open the door by carefully pulling the door
handle outwards. Place the laundry in the
drum, one item at a time, shaking them out as
much as possible. Close the door.
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Measure out the
Select the required
detergent
Measure out the detergent and the
fabric softener
Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.
Measure out the amount of detergent
required, pour it into the main wash
compartment
compartment if it is required by the selected
programme or option (see more details in
«Detergent dispenser drawer» ).
If required, pour fabric softener into the
compartment marked
must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the
drawer). Close the drawer gently.
or in the appropriate
(the amount used
programme by turning
the programme selector
dial
Turn the programme selector dial to the
required programme. The washing machine
will automatically select the maximum spin
value provided for the programme you have
chosen. You can change this value by pressing
the corresponding button. The green pilot
light of the button 5 starts to flash.
The selector dial can be turned either
clockwise or counterclockwise. Turn to
position « Off » to reset programme/
Switching the machine off.
At the end of the programme the
selector dial must be turned to
position «Off» , to switch the machine
off.
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Caution! If you turn the programme
selector dial to another programme
when the machine is working, the red
pilot light of button 5 will blink 3 times
to indicate a wrong selection. The
machine will not perform the new
selected programme.
Select the spin speed or
Rinse Hold option by
pressing button 3
The relevant light will light up.
When selecting a programme, the light
corresponding to the maximum speed
allowed for that programme will illuminate.
Select the available
options by pressing
For the compatibility among the
washing programmes and the options
see chapter «Washing Programmes».
Start the programme by
pressing button 5
To start the selected programme, press the
button 5 , the corresponding green pilot light
stops blinking. The pilot light Wash and
Door lock illuminate. The appliance starts
operating and the door is locked.
button 4
Depending on the programme, different
functions can be combined. These must be
selected after choosing the desired
programme and before starting the
programme.
When these buttons are pressed, the
corresponding pilot lights illuminate. When
they are pressed again, the pilot lights go out.
If an incorrect option is selected, the
integrated red pilot light of the button 5
flashes for 3 times.
To interrupt a programme which is running,
press the button 5 : the corresponding green
pilot light starts blinking.
To restart the programme from the point at
which it was interrupted, press the button 5
again .
If an incorrect option is selected, the red pilot
light of the button 5 blinks 3 times.
Altering an option or a
running programme
It is possible to change some options before
the programme carries them out.
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