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JLBIDW1200

Dishwasher

Instruction manual

Summary of Contents for JLBIDW1200

Page 1: ...JLBIDW1200 Dishwasher Instruction manual ...

Page 2: ...t everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety 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 Check your dishwasher for any transport damage Never connect a damaged machine If your dishwasher is damaged contac...

Page 3: ...r agent Always insist on genuine spare parts General safety Persons including children with reduced physical sensory mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge must not use the appliance They must have supervision or instruction for the operation of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Dishwasher detergents can cause chemical burns to eyes mouth and throat Could enda...

Page 4: ...spose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities When a unit is no longer being used Pull the plug out of the socket Cut off the cable and plug and dispose of them Dispose of the door catch This prevents children from trapping themselves inside and endangering their lives The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this produ...

Page 5: ...asket 16 Use of detergent 17 Multi tab function 19 Activation deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser 19 Select and start a washing programme 20 Unloading the dishwasher 21 Maintenance and cleaning 22 Cleaning the filters 22 External cleaning 23 Internal cleaning 23 Something not working 23 For the user Technical data 26 Installation 26 Unpacking 26 Fixing to the adjacent units 26 Levelling 27 Wat...

Page 6: ... programme starts a point shaped optical signal shows on the floor beneath the appliance door If you install the appliance higher up with a furniture door mounted flush the optical signal can no longer be seen Optical signal Red light fixed Indicates the running of a washing programme Comes on when the programme starts Goes off once the programme has ended Red light flashing Indicates a malfunctio...

Page 7: ... function See Multi tab function 1 The salt and rinse aid indicator lights are never on while a washing programme is running even if filling with salt and or rinse aid is necessary The digital display The digital display indicates The level of hardness to which the water softener is set The approximate remaining time of the running programme Activation deactivation of the rinse aid dispenser ONLY ...

Page 8: ... until all the programme button lights come on The programme has been cancelled and the appliance is now in setting mode Audible signals Audible signals have been introduced to help indicate which operations the dishwasher is performing Setting of the water softener End of programme Intervention of an alarm due to malfunction Factory setting audible signals activated It is possible to deactivate t...

Page 9: ...e They depend on pressure and the temperature of the water variations of the power supply and the quantity of dishes 2 Temperature of the main wash in Celsius scale 3 The digital display shows the programme duration 4 During the Automatic washing programme the level of soiling on the dishes is determined by how cloudy the water is The programme duration water and energy consumption levels can vary...

Page 10: ...imental or adverse effect on the operation of the appliance The higher the content of these minerals and salts the harder your water is Water hardness is measured in equivalent scales Clarke degrees French degrees TH and mmol l millimol per litre international unit for the hardness of water The softener should be adjusted according to the hardness of the water in your area Your local Water Authori...

Page 11: ...ress and hold function buttons B and C until the lights of function buttons A B and C start flashing 3 Press function button A the lights of function buttons B and C go off while the light of function button A continues to flash The digital display shows the current level and a sequence of intermittent audible signals can be heard Examples displayed 5 intermittent audible signals pause etc level 5...

Page 12: ...e container is full 4 Replace the cap making sure that there is no trace of salt on the screw thread or on the gasket 5 Replace the cap tightly turning it clockwise until it stops with a click Do not worry if water overflows from the unit when filling with salt this is quite normal The salt indicator light on the control panel can remain on for a few hours after the salt has been replenished assum...

Page 13: ...ring filling with an absorbent cloth to avoid excess foaming during the next wash Adjusting the rinse aid dosage According to the finish and drying results obtained adjust the doseofrinse aidbymeans of the 6 position selector position 1 minimum dosage position 6 maximum dosage The dose is factory set in position 4 Increase the dose if there are drops of water or lime spots on the dishes after wash...

Page 14: ...ts in the cutlery basket Plastic items and pans with non stick coatings have a tendency to retain water drops these items will not dry as well as porcelain and steel items Light items plastic bowls etc must be loaded in the upper basket and arranged so they do not move For washing in the dishwasher the following cutlery and dishes are not suitable are of limited suitability Cutlery with wooden hor...

Page 15: ...lie flat to allow you to load pots pans and bowls The cutlery basket Warning Long bladed knives stored in an upright position are a potential hazard Long and or sharp items of cutlery such as carving knives must be positioned horizontally in the upper basket Take care when loading or unloading sharp items such as knives Forks and spoons should be placed in the removable cutlery basket with the han...

Page 16: ...ly hidden or removed The upper basket The upper basket is designed for saucers salad bowls cups glasses pots and lids Arrange items on and underneath the cup racks so that water can reach all surfaces Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks For taller items the cup racks can be folded upwards Before closing the door ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely Adjusting ...

Page 17: ...sm to drop back down slowly keeping hold of it Never lift or lower the basket on one side only When the upper basket is raised you will not be able to use the cup racks Warning After loading your machine always close the door as an open door can be a hazard Use of detergent Only use detergents specifically designed for use in dishwashers Please observe the manufacturer s dosing and storage recomme...

Page 18: ...d during the prewash phase When using detergent tablets place the tablet in compartment 1 Detergent tablets Detergent tablets from different manufacturers dissolve at different rates For this reason some detergent tablets do not attain their full cleaning power during short washing programmes Therefore please use long washing programmes when using detergent tablets to ensure the complete removal o...

Page 19: ...e Multi tab function you have to cancel the programme setting and then deactivate the Multi tab function In this case you have to set a washing programme and desired options again Activation deactivation of the Multi tab function Simultaneously press and hold the two buttons positioned over the word Multi tab until the Multi tab indicator light illuminates This means that the function is active To...

Page 20: ...door Until then it is possible to modify the settings 1 Check that the baskets have been loaded correctly and that the spray arms are free to rotate 2 Check that the water tap is opened 3 Press the On Off button The dishwasher must be in setting mode 4 Press the button corresponding to the required programme see Washing programmes chart Close the dishwasher door the programme starts automatically ...

Page 21: ...pted End of the washing programme The dishwasher will automatically stop and an audible signal informs you of the end of the washing programme 1 Open the dishwasher door The indicator light of the programme just ended remains illuminated 2 Switch off the dishwasher by pressing the On Off button 3 Leave the dishwasher door ajar and wait a few minutes before removing the dishes in this way they will...

Page 22: ... A a microfilter B and a flat filter Unlock the filter system using the handle on the microfilter 3 Turn the handle about 1 4 a turn anticlockwise and remove the filter system 4 Take hold of the coarse filter A by the handle with the hole and remove from the microfilter B 5 Clean all filters thoroughly under running water 6 Remove the flat filter from the base of the washing compartment and clean ...

Page 23: ...are cleaned regularly with a damp cloth We recommend every 3 months you run the wash programme for heavy soiled dishes using detergent but without dishes Prolonged periods of non operation If you are not using the machine for a prolonged period of time you are advised to 1 Unplug the appliance and then turn off the water 2 Leave the door ajar to prevent the formation of any unpleasant smells 3 Lea...

Page 24: ...t drain The sink spigot is blocked Clean out the sink spigot The water drain hose has not been correctly laid or it is bent or squashed Check the water drain hose connection appears in the digital display Intermittent audible signal Anti flood device is activated Close the water tap and contact our extended warranty administrators refer to Repairs After Sales Service on the following pages Malfunc...

Page 25: ...e or no detergent has been used Where there are limescales deposits on the dishes the salt container is empty or the incorrect level of the water softener has been set The drain hose connection is not correct The salt container cap is not properly closed The dishes are wet and dull Rinse aid was not used The rinse aid dispenser is empty There are streaks milky spots or a bluish coating on glasses ...

Page 26: ...s appliance must be carried out by a qualified plumber or competent person Unpacking Remove all packaging before positioning the machine If possible position the machine next to a water tap and a drain Warning Carefully follow the instructions on the enclosed template for building in the appliance and fitting the furniture panel Insert the machine after adjusting the levelling with the adjustable ...

Page 27: ...r to the left or the right to suit the installation by means of the locknut The locknut must be correctly fitted to avoid water leaks Attention NOT all models of dishwashers have inlet and drain hoses provided with a locknut If the appliance is connected to new pipes or pipes which have not been used for a long time you should run the water for a few minutes before connecting the inlet hose DO NOT...

Page 28: ...nder sink trap spigot the entire plastic membrane A must be removed Failure to remove all the membrane will result in food particles building up over time eventually blocking the dishwasher drain hose spigot Our appliances are supplied with a security device to protect against the return of dirty water back into the machine If the spigot of your sink has a no return valve incorporated this can pre...

Page 29: ...aced contact your local repair agent The plug must be accessible after the appliance has been installed Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cable Always pull the plug The manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to observe the above safety precautions Repairs After sales service If the unlikely eventofyourappliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please conta...

Page 30: ...tee see separate details given at point of sale Please retain your purchase receipt safely for the service engineer to verify the purchase details Spare parts An authorised service engineer should service this product and only genuine spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you attempt torepair the machine yourself Repairscarried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or se...

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Page 32: ...John Lewis Partnership 171 Victoria Street London SW1E 5NN www johnlewis com 117963430 00 072007 Subject to change without notice ...

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