John Lewis JLWM 1404 Unsatisfactory washing, Results, Door will not open, Machine vibrates, Drum

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Problem

Possible cause/Solution

 

 

 

Too little detergent or unsuitable detergent has been used.

 

Increase the detergent quantity or use another one.

 

Stubborn stains have not been treated prior to washing.

Unsatisfactory washing

Use commercial products to treat the stubborn stains.

results:

The correct temperature was not selected.

 

Check if you have selected the correct temperature.

 

Excessive laundry load.

 

Reduce the laundry load.

 

 

 

The programme is still running.

 

Wait the end of washing cycle.

The door will not open:

The door lock has not been released. (Door lock pilot light is on)

Wait the door release.

 

 

There is water in the drum.

 

Select drain or spin programme to empty out the water.

 

 

 

The transit bolts and packing have not been removed.

 

Check the correct installation of the appliance.

 

The support feet have not been adjusted

The machine vibrates /

Check the correct levelling of the appliance.

The machine is noisy:

The laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum.

 

Redistribute the laundry.

 

Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

 

Load more laundry.

 

 

 

The electronic unbalance detection device has 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 before the unbalance disappears and normal spinning

Spinning starts late or the

can resume. If, after 10 minutes, the laundry is still not evenly

distributed in the drum, the machine will not spin. In this case,

machine does not spin:

redistribute the load manually and select the spin programme.

 

 

Redistribute the laundry.

 

The load is too small.

 

Add more items, redistribute the load manually and then select

 

 

the spinning programme.

 

 

 

The machine is fitted with a type of motor which makes an unusual

The machine makes an

noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor

ensures a softer start and more even distribution of the laundry in

unusual noise:

the drum when spinning, as well as increased stability of the

 

 

machine.

 

 

No water is visible in the

Machines based on modern technology operate very economically

drum:

using very little water without affecting performance.

 

 

 

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Contents Jlwm Spin washing machine General safety Safety informationUse InstallationKeep all detergents in a safe place out of children’s reach Child safetyContents End of programme Product description Detergent dispenser drawer Control panelSpin Programme DialNone PrewashDisplay First use Daily use PersonalisationSelect the spin speed or None option Select the required programmeSelect the desired options How to change an option or a programme during its cycle Select the delay startStart the programme How to open the door during the cycle of a programme How to interrupt a programmeEnd of programme Sorting out the laundry Helpful hints and tipsBefore loading the laundry Removing stainsQuantity of detergent to be used Detergents and additivesDegrees of water hardness Cottons Economy Washing programmesWhite or fast colour cotton normally or slightly White or non fast colour cotton slightly soiledSynthetics Economy SyntheticsDelicates Wool Hand washRinse Draining and spinning turn the programmeDrain Minute wash Technical dataOff Maintenance wash Care and cleaningConsumption values DescalingCleaning the dispenser drawer External cleaningCleaning the drawer recess Washing drumDoor seal Cleaning the pumpPage Frost precautions Cleaning the water inlet filtersEmergency emptying out Page Unpacking InstallationPlumbing Positioning and levellingWater drainage Water inletOnto a sink outlet spigot Into a drainage standpipeInterest of the environment Special conditionsElectrical connection Permanent connection Appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fittedWhat to do if… Problem Possible cause/SolutionWashing machine Does not startMachine does not Machine does not fillEmpty and/or does not SpinResults Unsatisfactory washingDoor will not open Machine vibratesRepairs After Sales Service Repairs After Sales ServiceSpare parts 0844 871Packaging materials Environment concernsEcological hints 132944211-A-092011