John Lewis Washer JLWM 1200 User Manual

JLWM 1200  
1200 spin washing machine  
Instruction manual  
 
• Do not use your washing machine to wash • Any electrical work required to install this  
articles with whalebones, material without  
hems or torn material.  
appliance should be carried out by a  
qualified electrician or competent person.  
• 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.  
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.  
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.  
• 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.  
• After having installed the appliance, check  
that it is not standing on the inlet and drain • As some duvets and eiderdowns should be  
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.  
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.  
• Any plumbing work required to install this  
appliance should be carried out by a  
qualified plumber or competent person.  
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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 wash-  
through-to-dry you should use the  
• 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.  
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.  
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  
Installation instructions  
Safety information  
General safety  
Installation  
Use  
Child safety  
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4
Installation  
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Unpacking  
Positioning and levelling  
Plumbing in  
Water inlet  
Water drainage  
Product description  
Detergent dispenser drawer  
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7
Special conditions  
In the interest of the environment  
Electrical connection  
Control panel  
First use  
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9
What to do if…  
28  
Repairs - After Sales Service 31  
Daily use  
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10  
Load the laundry  
Environment concerns  
Packaging materials  
32  
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Measure out the detergent  
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  
11  
Ecological hints  
4
Start the programme by pressing button 5 11  
Alteringanoptionorarunningprogramme 11  
Guide to use the  
instruction manual  
The following symbols will be found in the text  
to guide you throughout the instructions:  
Interrupting a programme  
Cancelling a programme  
Opening the door  
12  
12  
12  
12  
At the end of the programme  
Helpful hints and tips  
Washing Programmes  
Technical data  
13  
15  
17  
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18  
Safety instructions  
Hints and tips  
Consumption values  
Care and cleaning  
Environmental information  
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Product description  
1 Detergent dispenser drawer  
1
2
2 Control panel  
3 Door opening handle  
4 Rating plate  
5 Drain pump  
6 Adjustable feet  
3
4
5
6
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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  
recommendationson quantitiesto useanddo  
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  
5 START/PAUSE button  
6 Indicator pilot lights  
4 PREWASH and QUICK options  
button  
Quick  
Programme Selector Dial  
It allows you to switch the appliance on/off  
and/or to select a programme.  
This option can be used for lightly soiled  
laundry. The washing time will be reduced  
according to type of fabric and the selected  
temperature.  
Available options:  
Spin  
By pressing this button you can change the  
spin speed of the selected programme or to  
select Rinse Hold option.  
Start Pause  
This button allows you to start or to interrupt  
the selected programme.  
Indicator pilot light (6)  
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  
The light Wash illuminates after pressing  
button 5 .  
paragraph «At the end of the programme».  
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.  
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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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 of the  
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.  
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  
detergent  
Select the required  
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  
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 or in the appropriate  
compartment if it is required by the selected value provided for the programme you have  
programme or option (see more details in  
«Detergent dispenser drawer» ).  
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.  
If required, pour fabric softener into the  
compartment marked (the amount used  
must not exceed the «MAX» mark in the  
drawer). Close the drawer gently.  
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.  
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Select the spin speed or  
Rinse Hold option by  
pressing button 3  
The relevant light will light up.  
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.  
When selecting a programme, the light  
corresponding to the maximum speed  
allowed for that programme will illuminate.  
Select the available  
options by pressing  
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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Before you make any change, you must  
PAUSE the appliance by pressing the button  
5 .  
After closing the door, it is necessary to select  
the programme and options again and to  
press button 5 .  
Changing a running 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.  
At the end of the  
programme  
The machine stops automatically. The pilot  
light of button 5 goes off and after a few  
minutes the Door lock pilot light goes off.  
The light End illuminates. The door can be  
opened.  
Interrupting a  
programme  
If a programme or an option that ends with  
water left in the tub has been selected, the  
Press the button 5 to interrupt a programme light Door lock illuminates and the door  
which is running, the corresponding green  
pilot light starts blinking.  
Press the button again to restart the  
programme.  
remains lockedto indicate thatthewatermust  
be emptied out before opening the door.  
Follow the below instructions to empty out  
the water:  
1. Turn the programme selector dial to Off .  
Cancelling a programme  
Turn the selectordialto Offposition tocancel  
2. Select the draining or spinning  
programme.  
a programme which is running. Now you can 3. Reduce the spin speed if needed, by  
select a new programme.  
pressing the relevant button.  
4. Press button 5 .  
At the end of the programme, the door can  
be now opened. Turn the programme  
selector dial to Off to switch the machine off.  
Remove the laundry from the drum and  
carefully check that the drum is empty. If you  
do not intend to carry out another wash, close  
the water tap. Leave the door open to  
prevent the formation of mildew and  
unpleasant smells.  
Opening the door  
After the programme has started the door is  
locked. If, for any reason, you need to open  
it, set firstly the machine to PAUSE by pressing  
the button 5 . After a few minutes the "Door  
lock" light goes off and the door can be  
opened.  
If the door remains locked, this means that the  
machine is already heating or that the water  
level is too high. In anycase, donottry toforce  
the door!  
If you cannot open the door but you need to  
open it you have to switch the machine off by  
turning the selector dial to Off position. After  
a few minutes the door can be opened (pay  
attention to the water level and  
temperature!) .  
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Helpful hints and tips  
Oil based paint: moisten with benzine stain  
remover, lay the garment on a soft cloth and  
dab the stain; treat several times.  
Dried grease stains: moisten with  
turpentine, lay the garment on a soft surface  
and dab the stain with your fingertips and a  
cotton cloth.  
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, coloureds, synthetics, delicates,  
woollens.  
Rust: oxalic acid dissolved in hot water or a  
rust removing product used cold. Be careful  
with rust stains which are not recent since the  
cellulose structure will already have been  
damaged and the fabric tends to hole.  
Mould stains: treat with bleach, rinse well  
(whites and fast coloureds only).  
Grass: soap lightly and treat with bleach  
(whites and fast coloureds only).  
Ball point pen and glue: moisten with  
acetone1), lay the garment on a soft cloth and  
dab the stain.  
Lipstick: moisten with acetone as above,  
then treat stains with methylated spirits. Treat  
any residual marks with bleach.  
Red wine: soak in water and detergent, rinse  
and treat with acetic or citric acid, then rinse.  
Treat any residual marks with bleach.  
Ink:depending on the type of ink, moisten the  
fabric first with acetone1), then with acetic  
acid; treat any residual marks on white fabrics  
with bleach and then rinse thoroughly.  
Tar stains: first treat with stain remover,  
methylated spirits or benzine, then rub with  
detergent paste.  
Before loading the  
laundry  
Never wash whites and coloureds together.  
Whites may lose their «whiteness» in the  
wash.  
New coloured items may run in the first wash;  
they should therefore be washed separately  
the first time.  
Make sure that no metal objects are  
left in the laundry (e.g. hair clips, safety  
pins, pins).  
Button up pillowcases, close zip fasteners,  
hooks and poppers. Tie any belts or long  
tapes.  
Remove persistent stains before washing.  
Rub particularly soiled areas with a special  
detergent or detergent paste.  
Treat curtains with special care. Remove  
hooks or tie them up in a bag or net.  
Removing stains  
Stubborn stains may not be removed by just  
water and detergent. It is therefore advisable  
to treat them prior to washing.  
Blood: treat fresh stains with cold water. For  
dried stains, soak overnight in water with a  
special detergent then rub in the soap and  
water.  
Detergents and additives  
Good washing results also depend on the  
choice of detergent and use of the correct  
quantities to avoid waste and protect the  
environment.  
1) do not use acetone on artificial silk  
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Although biodegradable, detergents contain  
substances which, in large quantities, can  
upset the delicate balance of nature.  
The choice of detergent will depend on the  
type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons,  
etc.), the colour, washing temperature and  
degree of soiling.  
Quantity of detergent to  
be used  
The type and quantity of detergent will  
depend on the type of fabric, load size, degree  
of soiling and hardness of the water used.  
Follow the product manufacturers’  
instructions on quantities to use.  
Use less detergent if:  
All commonly available washing machine  
detergents may be used in this appliance:  
• powder detergents for all types of fabric  
• you are washing a small load  
• powder detergents for delicate fabrics  
(60°C max) and woollens  
• the laundry is lightly soiled  
• large amounts of foam form during washing.  
• liquid detergents, preferably for low  
temperature wash programmes (60°C  
max) for all types of fabric, or special for  
woollens only.  
The detergent and any additives must be  
placed in the appropriate compartments of  
the dispenser drawer before starting the wash  
programme.  
If using liquid detergents, a programme  
without prewash must be selected.  
Your appliance incorporates a recirculation  
system which allows an optimal use of the  
concentrated detergent.  
Follow the product manufacturer’s  
recommendations on quantities to use and do  
not exceed the «MAX» mark in the  
detergent dispenser drawer .  
Degrees of water  
hardness  
Water hardness is classified in so-called  
“degrees” of hardness. Information on  
hardness of the water in your area can be  
obtained from the relevant water supply  
company, or from your local authority. If the  
water hardness degree is medium or high we  
suggest you to add a water softener following  
always the manufacturer’s instructions. When  
the degree of hardness is soft, readjust the  
quantity of the detergent.  
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Washing Programmes  
Programme - Maximum and Minimum  
Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum  
Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of  
Detergent  
Compartment  
Options  
Laundry  
2)  
COTTONS  
SPIN REDUCTION  
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 soiled items).  
RINSE HOLD  
PREWASH  
QUICK  
1)  
2)  
COTTONS ECO  
60°  
Main wash - Rinses  
SPIN REDUCTION  
RINSE HOLD  
PREWASH  
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm  
Max. load 5,5 kg  
White or fast colour cotton (normally or slightly  
soiled items).  
This programme can be selected for slightly or normally  
soiled cotton items. The temperature will decrease and  
the washing time will be extended. This allows to obtain  
a good washing efficiency by saving energy.  
2)  
2)  
COTTONS  
60° - 40° - 30°  
Main wash - Rinses  
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm  
Max. load 5,5 kg - Reduced load 2,5 kg  
White and coloured cotton (normally soiled items).  
SPIN REDUCTION  
RINSE HOLD  
PREWASH  
1)  
QUICK  
SYNTHETICS  
60° - 40°  
Main wash - Rinses  
RINSE HOLD  
PREWASH  
1)  
QUICK  
Maximum spin speed at 600 rpm  
Max. load 3 kg - Reduced load 1,5 kg  
Synthetic or mixed fabrics: underwear, coloured  
garments, non-shrink shirts, blouses.  
2)  
DELICATES  
40° - 30°  
Main wash - Rinses  
RINSE HOLD  
PREWASH  
QUICK  
1)  
Maximum spin speed 600 rpm  
Max. load kg 3 - Reduced load kg 1,5  
Delicate fabrics: acrylics, viscose, polyester.  
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Programme - Maximum and Minimum  
Temperature - Cycle Description - Maximum  
Spin Speed - Maximum Fabrics Load - Type of  
Laundry  
Detergent  
Compartment  
Options  
WOOL  
RINSE HOLD  
40°- 30°  
Main wash - Rinses  
Maximum spin speed at 600 rpm  
Max. load 2 kg  
Washing programmefor machine washable wool aswell  
as for hand washable woollens and delicate fabrics.  
Note : A single or bulky item may cause imbalance. If  
the appliance doesn’t perform the final spin phase, add  
more items, redistribute the load manually and then  
select the spinning programme.  
RINSE  
Rinses  
SPIN REDUCTION  
RINSE HOLD  
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm  
Max. load 5,5 kg  
With this programme it is possible to rinse and spin  
cotton garments which have been washed by hand. The  
machine performs 3 rinses, followed by a final long spin.  
The spin speed can be reduced.  
DRAIN  
Draining of water  
Max. load 5,5 kg  
For emptying out the water of the last rinse in  
programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected.  
SPIN  
SPIN REDUCTION  
Drain and long spin  
Maximum spin speed at 1200 rpm  
Max. load 5,5 kg  
Separate spin for hand washed cotton garments and  
after programmes with the Rinse Hold option selected.  
You can choose the spin speed by pressing the relevant  
button to adapt it to the fabrics to be spun.  
OFF  
For cancelling the programme which is running or to switch the machine off .  
1) If you select the Quick option by pressing button 4 , we recommend that you reduce the maximum load as indicated.  
Full loading is possible however with somewhat reduced cleaning results.  
2) If using liquid detergents, a programme without PREWASH must be selected.  
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Technical data  
Dimensions  
Width  
Height  
Depth  
60 cm  
85 cm  
60 cm  
63 cm  
Depth (Overall dimensions)  
Electrical connection  
Information on the electrical connection is given on the rating plate,  
Voltage - Overall power - Fuse on the inner edge of the appliance door.  
Water supply pressure  
Minimum  
Maximum  
0,05 MPa  
0,8 MPa  
Maximum Load  
Spin Speed  
Cotton  
5,5 kg  
Maximum  
1200 rpm  
Consumption values  
Programme  
Energy  
consumption  
(KWh)  
Water consumption  
Programme  
duration (Minutes)  
(litres)  
White Cottons 90°  
Cottons 60°  
1,9  
1.2  
58  
54  
42  
130  
120  
135  
1)  
0,93  
Cotton ECO 60°  
Cottons 40°  
0.6  
0.5  
54  
50  
50  
53  
115  
80  
Synthetics 40°  
Delicates 40°  
0.55  
0.25  
65  
Wool/ Handwash 30°  
55  
1) «Cottons Eco» at 60°C with a load of 5,5 kg is the reference programme for the data entered in the energy label,  
in compliance with EEC 92/75 standards.  
The consumption data shown on this  
chart is to be considered purely  
indicative, as it may vary depending on  
thequantityandtypeoflaundry, onthe  
inlet water temperature and on the  
ambient temperature.  
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Care and cleaning  
Warning! You must DISCONNECT  
Cleaning the dispenser  
drawer  
The washing powder and additive dispenser  
drawer should be cleaned regularly.  
Remove the drawer by pressing the catch  
downwards and by pulling it out. Flush it out  
under a tap, to remove any traces of  
accumulated powder.  
the appliance from the electricity  
supply, before you can carry out any  
cleaning or maintenance work.  
Descaling  
The water we use normally contains lime. It is  
a good idea to periodically use a water  
softening powder in the machine. Do this  
separately from any laundry washing, and  
according to the softening powder  
manufacturer's instructions. This will help to  
prevent the formation of lime deposits.  
After each wash  
Leave the door open for a while. This helps to  
prevent mould and stagnant smells forming