John Lewis JLWM 1200 manual

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    JLWM 1200 1200 spin washing machine Instruction manual[...]

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    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 func[...]

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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 carri ed out by inexperienced people may caus[...]

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    • Plastic detergent dispensers sho uld not remain in the drum durin g the drying cycle, as the plastic used is not designe d to withstand the hea t. If you wish to wash - through-to-dry you should use the conventional detergent dispenser drawe r. • Never pull the power supply cable to remove the plug from the socket; a lways take hold of the pl[...]

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    Contents Operating instructions Safety information 2 General safety 2 Installation 3 Use 3 Child safety 4 Product description 6 Detergent dispenser drawer 7 Control panel 7 First use 9 Daily use 9 Load the laundry 9 Measure out the detergent 10 Select the required pr ogramme by turning the programme selector dial 10 Select the spin speed or Rinse H[...]

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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 5 4 6 6[...]

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    Detergent dispenser drawer Compartment for dete rgent used for prewash and soak phase or for stain remover used during the stain action phase (if available). The pre wash and soak detergent is added at the beginning of the wash programme. The sta in remover is added during the stain action phase. Compartment for powde r or liquid detergent used for[...]

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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 5 START/PAUSE button 6 Indicator pilot lights Programme Selector Dial It allows you to switch the appliance on/off and/or to select a progra mme. Available options: Spin By pressing this button you can change the spin speed [...]

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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 an d any material from the drum. • Pour 2 litres of water into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer in order to activate the ECO valve. T[...]

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    Measure out the detergent Measure out the detergent and the fabric softener Pull out the dispenser drawer unti l it stops. Measure out the amount of de tergent required, pour it into the main wash compartment or in th e appropriate compartment if it is required by the selected programme or option (see more details in «Detergent dispenser drawer» [...]

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    Select the spin speed or Rinse Hold option by pressing button 3 The relevant light will lig ht up. When selecting a programme, the lig ht corresponding to the maximum spee d allowed for that programme will illuminate. Select the available options by pressing button 4 Depending on the programme, diffe rent functions can be combined. These must be se[...]

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    Before you make any change, you mu st PAUSE the appliance by pressing the button 5 . Changing a run ning programme is possible only by resetting it. Turn the programme selector dial to Off and then to the new programme position. Start the new programme by pressing the button 5 again. The washing water in the tub will be not emptied out. Interruptin[...]

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    Helpful hints and tips Sorting out the laundry Follow the wash code symbols on each garment label and the manufacturer’s washing instructions. Sort the laundry as follows: whites, coloure ds, synthetics, delicates, woollens. Before loading the laundry Never wash whites and coloureds together. Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the wash. New c[...]

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    Although biodegradable, detergents contain substances which, in la rge quantities, can upset the delicate balance of nature. The choice of deterge nt will depend on the type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.), the colour, washing temperature an d degree of soiling. All commonly available washing machine detergents may be used in this ap[...]

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    Washing Programmes Programme - Maximum an d Minimum Temperatu re - Cycle Descriptio n - Maximum Spin Speed - Maximum Fab rics Load - Type of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment COTTONS 90° - 60° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm Max. load 5,5 kg - Reduced load 2,5 kg White cotton (heavily or normally soil ed items). SPIN REDUCT [...]

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    Programme - Maximu m and Minimum Temperature - Cycle De s cript ion - Maximum Spin Speed - M aximum Fabrics Load - T ype of Laundry Options Detergent Compartment WOOL 40°- 30° Main wash - Rinses Maximum spin speed at 600 rpm Max. load 2 kg Washing programme for machin e washable wool as well as for hand wash able woolle ns and del icate fabrics. [...]

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    Technical data Dimensions Width Height Depth Depth (Overall dimensions) 60 cm 85 cm 60 cm 63 cm Electrical connection Voltage - Overall power - Fuse Information on the electrical connec tion is given on th e rating pla te, on the inner edge of the appliance door. Water supply pressure Minimum Maximum 0,05 MPa 0,8 MPa Maximum Load Cotton 5,5 kg Spin[...]

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    Care and cleaning Warning! You must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply , befor e you c an car ry out any cleaning or maintena nce work. Descaling The water we use normally contains lime. It is a good idea to periodically u se a water softening powder in the machine. Do this separately from any laundry washing, and according to the[...]

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    Cleaning the drawer recess Having removed the drawer, use a small brush to clean the recess, ensuring that all washing powder residue is removed from the upper and lower part of the re cess. Replace the drawer and run the rinse programme without any clothes in the drum. Cleaning the pump The pump should be inspected if: • the machine does not emp[...]

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    • Remove any objects from the pump impeller by rotating it. • Put the cap back on the emergency emptying hose and place it back in its seat. • Screw the pump cover fully in. • Close the pump door. Caution! When the appliance is in use and depending on th e programme selected there can be hot water in the pump. Never remove the p ump cover d[...]

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    Frost precaution If the machine is exposed to temperatures below 0°C, certain precautions should be taken. • Turn off the water tap. • Unscrew the inlet hose. • Place the end of the emergency emptying hose and that of the inlet hose in a bowl placed on the floor and let water dra in out. • Screw the water inlet hose back on and reposition [...]

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    Installation Unpacking All transit bolts and packing must be removed before using the appliance. You are advised to keep all transit devices so that they can be refitted if the machine ever has to be transported again. 1. After removing all the packaging , carefully lay machine on it’s back to remove the polystyrene base from the bottom. 2. Remov[...]

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    6. Fill the smaller upper hole and the two large ones with the corresponding plastic plug caps supplied in the bag containing the instruction booklet. Positioning and levelling Install the machine on a flat hard floor. Make sure that air circulation a round the machine is not impeded by carpe ts, rugs etc. Check that the machine does no t touch the[...]

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    Water inlet Warning! This applianc e must be connected to a cold water supply. The inlet hose is screwed to the back of the appliance. 1. Set the hose correctly by loosening the ring nut. After positioning the in let hose, be sure to tighten the ring nut again to prevent leaks. Always u se the hose supplied with the appliance. Important! Do not pla[...]

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    Firstly form a hook in the end of the drain ho se using the “U” piece” supplied. 1 Place the drain hose into your standpipe, which should have an internal diameter of approximately 38 mm thus ensuring the re is an air break between the drain h ose and standpipe. 38 mm (½”) 30 cm (12”) When discharging into a standpipe ensure that the top[...]

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    Important! Before connecting up 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 colle cted in the pipes. Special conditions If the floor is carpeted or covered with crumbly or soft mater ial, insert a rigid support base under the feet to prev[...]

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    SHOWER BA TH BIDET WASHING MACHINE DISHWASHER RAINWA TER ‘RUN-OFF’ SURF ACE WA TER DRAINS & SEWERS UNTREA TED DISCHARGE RIVER RIVER FOUL DRAIN FOUL SEWERS SEWAGE TREA TMENT WORKS TREA TED DISCHRGE SINK TOILET Electrical connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or comp[...]

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    Important! Inform ation on the electrical conne ction is given on th e rating plate on the inner edge of the appliance door. The appliance is supplied wi th a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of ha ving to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS1363/A) fuse must be used. Should the plug n eed to be replaced for any reason, [...]

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    Important! if you call out a n engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or insta llation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. During machine operation it is possible that the red pilot light of button 5 blinks to indicate that the machine is not working. Once the problem has been eli[...]

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    Problem Possible cause/Solution The machine fills than empties out immediatel y: The end of drain hose is to o low. The end of drain ho se is submerged in water. There is no vent in the end of drain hose. • Refer to relevant par agraph in "Water drainage" sect ion. There is water on the floor: Too much detergent or unsuitable detergent [...]

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    Problem Possible cause/Solution Spinning starts late or the machine does not spin: The electr onic unbala nce detectio n device ha s cut in because the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum. The laundry is redistributed by reverse rotation of the drum. This may happen several times bef ore the unbalanc e disappears and normal spinn ing can [...]

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    So that you always have these numbers at hand, we recommend you to make a note of them here: • Mod....................................... • P.N.C..................................... • S.N......................................... Please retain your purchase receipt sa fely for the service engine er to verify the purchase details. Important! I[...]

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    • Measure out detergent accordin g to the water hardness, the degree of soiling and the quantity of lau ndry being washed. 33[...]

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    John Lewis Partne rship 171 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN www. johnlewis.com 192994591-00-302009[...]