Symptom

Solution

 

 

 

The machine vibrates when

The internal packing has not been removed.

spinning

The machine is in contact with the wall or furniture.

 

The machine is not level and stable (check diagonally).

 

The washing load is badly distributed in the drum.

 

Maybe there is very little laundry in the drum.

 

 

 

The door will not open

The water level is above the bottom edge of the door.

 

The machine is heating the water.

 

The drum is turning.

 

In any case the door can be opened only when the “Door lock”

 

light has gone out.

 

 

 

Spinning starts late or the

The electronic balance control device has cut in because the laundry is

machine does not spin

 

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 can resume. If, after few

 

 

minutes, the laundry is still not evenly distributed in the drum, the

 

 

machine will not spin. In this case, redistribute the load manually and

 

 

select the spin programme.

 

 

 

The machine makes an unusual

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

noise

 

noise compared with other traditional motors. This new motor

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

 

No water is visible in the drum

Machines based on modern technology operate very economically

 

 

using very little water without affecting performance.

 

 

 

Repairs - After Sales Service

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact our extended warranty administrators by telephoning:

0870 01 07887

They will give you details for your local Service Force Centre.

Service Force are the appointed national appliance repair agents responsible for warranty repairs to this appliance. Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading “Something Not Working”.

When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:

1.Your name, address and post code

2.Your telephone number

3.Clear and concise details of fault

4.The purchase date and found on your receipt.

5.The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate - see picture)

So that you always have these numbers to hand, we recommend you to make a note of them here.

Model (Mod.)..................................................................................

PNC (Prod. No.)............................................................................

SN (Ser. No.)...................................................................................

 

Mod

 

Prod. No

P0042 BD

Ser. No

 

Your washing machine is covered by a 3 year parts and labour guarantee (see separate details given at point of sale). Please retain your purchase receipt safely for the service .

Spare parts

Always insist on genuine spare parts.

An authorised service engineer should service this product, and only genuine spare parts should be used.

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local John Lewis Branch.

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John Lewis JLWM1604 Machine vibrates when, Door will not open, Light has gone out, Spinning starts late or, Noise