John Lewis JLWM1407, JLWM1417 User Manual

JLWM1407

User Manual

Washing Machine

Contents

Safety information 4

Children and vulnerable people safety 4
General Safety 4

Safety instructions 6

Installation 6
Electrical connection 6
Water connection 6
Use 6
Service 7
Disposal 7

Installation 8

Unpacking 8
Information for installation 9

Product description 12

Appliance overview 12

Control panel 13

Special features 13
Control panel description 13
Display 14

Dial and buttons 15

Introduction 15
On/Off 15
Temp

15

Spin

15
Prewash 15
Permanent Extra rinse 16
Permanent Extra soft 16
Delay start

16
Reduce time 16
Start/Pause 17

Programmes 18

Programme Chart 18

Settings 22

Acoustic signals 22
Child Lock 22

Before first use 23
Daily use 24

Activating the appliance 24
Loading the laundry 24
Filling the detergent and additives 24
Check the position of the detergent flap 25
Setting a programme 25
Starting a programme 25
Starting a programme with the delay start 26
The SensiCare System load detection 26
Interrupting a programme and changing the

options 26
Cancelling a running programme 26
Opening the door - Adding garments 27
End of the programme 27
Draining water out after end of cycle 27
Stand-by option 27

Hints and tips 29

The laundry load 29
Stubborn stains 29
Detergents and other treatments 29
Ecological hints 29
Water hardness 30

Care and cleaning 31

External cleaning 31
Descaling 31
Maintenance wash 31
Door seal 31
Cleaning the drum 31
Cleaning the detergent dispenser 32
Cleaning the drain pump 32
Cleaning the inlet hose and the valve filter 34
Emergency drain 35
Frost precautions 35

Troubleshooting 36

Introduction 36
Possible failures 37

Consumption values 39

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Technical Data 40 Repairs - after sales service 41

Safety information

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the
supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any
injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location
for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above

and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children aged 3 years and under must be kept away from this

appliance when it is in operation at all times.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it

appropriately.

• Keep detergents away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when the door is

open.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, this should be activated.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the

appliance without supervision.

General Safety

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Do not exceed the maximum load of 7 kg (refer to the

"Programme chart" chapter).

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• The operating water pressure at the water entry point from the

outlet connection must be between 0.5 bar (0.05 MPa) and 8 bar
(0.8 MPa).

• The ventilation opening in the base (if applicable) must not be

covered by a carpet, mat, or any floor covering.

• The appliance must be connected to the water mains using the new

supplied hose sets, or other new hose sets supplied by the
Authorised Service Centre.

• Old hose sets must not be reused.

• If the mains power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by

the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly
qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.

• Before any maintenance operation, deactivate the appliance and

disconnect the mains plug from the socket.

• Do not use high pressure water sprays and/or steam to clean the

appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist cloth. Use only neutral detergents.

Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or
metal objects.

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Safety instructions

Installation

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

• Keep the transit bolts in a safe place. If the

appliance is to be moved in future they must be
reattached to lock the drum to prevent internal
damage.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as

it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and
enclosed footwear.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instruction supplied with

the appliance.

• Do not install or use the appliance where the

temperature can be less than 0°C or where it is
exposed to the weather.

• The floor area where the appliance is to be

installed must be flat, stable, heat resistant and
clean.

• Make sure that there is air circulation between

the appliance and the floor.

• Do not install the appliance directly over the

floor drain.

• Adjust the feet to have the necessary space

between the appliance and the flooring.

• Do not install the appliance where the appliance

door cannot be fully opened.

• Do not put a container to collect possible

water leakage under the appliance. Contact the
Authorised Service Centre to ensure which
accessories can be used.

Electrical connection

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof

socket.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating

plate are compatible with the electrical ratings
of the mains power supply.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension

cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the mains
plug and to the mains cable. Should the mains
cable need to be replaced, this must be carried
out by our Authorised Service Centre.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket
only at the end of the installation. Make sure
that there is access to the mains plug after the
installation.

• Do not touch the mains cable or the mains plug
with wet hands.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the
appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

• This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.

Water connection

• Do not cause damage to the water hoses.

• Before connection to new pipes, pipes not used
for a long time, where repair work has been
carried out or new devices fitted (water
meters, etc.), let the water flow until it is clean
and clear.

• Ensure that there are no visible water leaks
during and after the first use of the appliance.

• Do not use an extension hose if the inlet hose is
too short. Contact the service centre for the
replacement of the inlet hose.

• You can extend the drain hose to maximum
400 cm. Contact the service centre for the
other drain hose and the extension.

Use

Warning! Risk of injury,
electrical shock, fire, burns or
damage to the appliance.

• This appliance is for household use only.

• Follow the safety instructions on the detergent
packaging.

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• Do not put flammable products or items that
are wet with flammable products in, near or on
the appliance.

• Make sure that all metal objects are removed
from the laundry.

• Do not wash fabrics which are heavily soiled
with oil, grease or other greasy substances. It
can damage rubber parts of the washing
machine. Prewash such fabrics by hand before
loading them into the washing machine.

• Do not touch the glass door while a
programme is in operation. The glass can get
hot.

Service

• To repair the appliance contact an Authorised
Service Centre.

• Use original spare parts only.

Disposal

Warning! Risk of injury or
suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains
electrical and water supplies.

• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the
appliance and dispose of it.

• Remove the door catch to prevent children or
pets from becoming trapped in the drum.

• Dispose of the appliance in accordance with
local requirements for the disposal of Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

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Installation

Warning! Refer to Safety
chapters.

Unpacking

1.

Remove the external film. If necessary, use a
cutter.

2.

Remove the cardboard top and the
polystyrene packaging materials.

3.
Open the door. Remove all the items from the
drum.

4.
Put the front polystyrene packaging element on
the floor under the appliance.

5. Carefully put down the appliance onto its rear
side.

6.

1

2

Remove the polystyrene protection from the
bottom.

7. Put the appliance back into an upright position.

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8.
Remove the power supply cable and the drain
hose from the hose holders.

It is possible to see water flowing from the drain
hose. This is because the washing machine has
been tested at the factory.

9.
Remove the three transit bolts and pull out the
plastic spacers.

10.
Put the plastic caps, that you find in the user
manual bag, in the holes.

We recommend that you
keep the packaging and the
transit bolts for any transport
of the appliance.

Information for installation

1. Positioning and levelling

Correctly adjusting the appliance so that it is
level prevents vibration, noise and movement of
the appliance when in operation.

1. Install the appliance on a flat hard floor. The
appliance must be levelled and stable. Make sure
that the appliance does not touch the wall or
other units and there is air circulation below the
appliance.

2. Loosen or tighten the feet to adjust the level.
All feet must rest firmly on the floor.

x4

Warning! Do not put
cardboard, wood or
equivalent materials below
the appliance feet to adjust
the level.

2. The inlet hose

Caution! Make sure there is
no damage to hoses and there
are no leaks from the
couplings. Do not use an
extension hose if the inlet
hose is too short. Contact the
service centre for a
replacement inlet hose.

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1. Connect the water inlet hose to the back of

the appliance.

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2. Position it toward left or right depending on

the positon of the water tap. Make sure that the
inlet hose is not in vertical position.

3. If necessary, loosen the ring nut to set it in the

correct position.

4. Connect the water inlet hose to the cold

water tap with 3/4'' thread.

3. Water drainage

The drain hose should stay at a height of not less
than 60 cm and not more than 100 cm.

You can extend the drain hose to
maximum 400 cm. Contact the
authorized service centre for the
other drain hose and the extension.

It is possible to connect the drain hose in
different ways:

1. Make a U shape with the drain hose and put it

around the plastic hose guide.

2. On the edge of a sink - Fasten the guide to
the water tap or to the wall.

Make sure that the plastic guide
cannot move when the appliance
drains and the drain hose end is not
immersed in the water. There may
be a return of dirty water into the
appliance.

3. If the end of the drain hose looks like this (see
the picture), you can push it directly into the
stand pipe.

4. To a stand pipe with vent-hole - Insert
the drain hose directly into a drain pipe. Refer to

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the illustration.

The end of the drain hose must
always be ventilated , i.e. the inner
diameter of the drain pipe (min. 38
mm - min. 1.5") must be larger than
the external diameter of the drain
hose.

5.Without the plastic hose guide, to a

sink spigot- Put the drain hose in the spigot
and tighten it with a clamp. Refer to the
illustration.

Make
sure that the drain hose makes a loop to
prevent particles going into the appliance from
the sink.

6. Position the hose directly to a built-in
drain pipe in the room wall and tighten it
with a clamp.

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Product description

Appliance overview

1 2 3

9

5

6

7

4

10

8

11 12

1. Worktop

2. Detergent dispenser

3. Control panel

4. Door handle

5. Rating plate

6. Drain pump filter

7. Feet for levelling the appliance

8. Drain hose

9. Inlet hose connection

10. Mains cable

11. Transit bolts

12. Hose support

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Control panel

Special features

Your new washing machine meets all modern
requirements for an effective treatment of
laundry with low water, energy and detergent
consumption and respectful of fabric care.

• The SensiCare System adjusts automatically
the programme duration to the laundry in the
drum to achieve perfect washing results in the
minimum possible time.

Control panel description

3s

Reduce

time

Delay start

Start/
Pause

P

r

e

wa

s

h

E

xtra

rins

e

E

x

t

r

a

s

o

f

t

Temp

Spin

Cold

Rinse
hold

No spin

Night

90

°

60

°

800

1200

1400

40

°

30

°

20

°

CottonDenim

Outdoor

Sports heavy

Wool

Silk

Duvet

White cottons

Cotton eco

Synthetics

Delicates

14 min wash

Rinse

Spin/Drain

On/Off

2 3 4 5

11 10 7

1

6

89

1. Programme dial

2. Display

3. Delay start touch button

4. Reduce time touch button

5. Start/Pause touch button

6. Extra soft touch button

7. Extra rinse touch button

8. Prewash touch button

9. Spin reduction options touch button

• No spin option

• Rinse hold option

• Night option

10. Temp touch button

11. On/Off push button

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Display

A B C D

E

FG

A

Door locked indicator.

B

Delay start indicator.

C

The digital indicator can show:

• Programme duration (e. g. ).

• Delay time (e. g. ).

• Cycle end ( ).

• Warning code (e.g. ).

D

Time Manager bars level indicator.

E

Drum clean indicator.

F

Child safety lock indicator.

G

Add garments indicator. Illuminates at the beginning of the Wash phase,
while the user can still pause the appliance and add more laundry.

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