Dishwasher JLBIDW917 User Manual
Contents Safety information Children and vulnerable people safety General Safety Safety instructions Installation Electrical connection Water connection Use Disposal Product description Beam-on-Floor Control panel Indicators Programmes Consumption values Information for test institutes Settings Programme selection mode and user mode The water softener The rinse aid empty notification Acoustic signals AirDry Options Extra dry Before first use The salt container Filling with rinse aid Daily use Loading cutle
Safety information Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
• • • • • • • • 4 Obey the maximum number of 9 place settings. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Put the cutlery in the cutlery basket with the sharp ends pointing down or put them in the cutlery drawer in a horizontal position with the sharp edges down. Do not leave the appliance with the open door unattended to avoid stepping accidentally onto it.
Safety instructions Installation Warning! Only a qualified person must install this appliance. • Remove all the packaging. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Do not install or use the appliance where the temperature is less than 0 °C. • Follow the installation instruction supplied with the appliance. • Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear. • Make sure that the appliance is installed below and adjacent to safe structures.
Disposal Warning! Risk of injury or suffocation. • Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. • Cut off the mains cable and discard it. • Remove the door catch to prevent children and pets to get closed in the appliance.
Product description 1 2 9 8 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 54 3 Upper spray arm Lower spray arm Filters Rating plate Salt container Beam-on-Floor The Beam-on-Floor is a light that is displayed on the floor below the appliance door. • When the programme starts, a red light comes on and stays on for the duration of the programme. • When the programme is completed, a green light comes on. • When the appliance has a malfunction, the red light flashes. Dishwasher User Manual 6. 7. 8. 9.
Control panel 1 1. On/off button 2. Display 3. Delay button 2 3 4 5 4. Programme buttons 5. Indicators Indicators Indicator Description Extra dry Extra dry indicator. Rinse aid Rinse aid indicator. It is always off while the programme operates. Salt Salt indicator. It is always off while the programme operates.
Programmes Programme Degree of soil Type of load Programme phases 50° Eco 1) • • Normal soil • Crockery and cutlery • • • Prewash Wash 50 °C Rinses Dry • Extra dry 45°-70° Auto 2) • • All Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans • • • • Prewash Wash from 45 °C to 70 °C Rinses Dry • Extra dry 70° Intensive • • Heavy soil Crockery, cutlery, pots and pans • • • • Prewash Wash 70 °C Rinses Dry • Extra dry 60° Quick 3) • • Fresh soil • Crockery and cutlery • Wash 60 °C or 65 °C Rinses • Extr
Programme 1) Rinse hold Water (l) Energy (kWh) Duration (min) 4 0.1 14 1) The pressure and the temperature of the water, the variations of the mains supply, the options and the quantity of dishes can change the values. Information for test institutes For all the necessary information for test performance, send an email to: info.test@dishwasher-production.com Write down the product number (PNC) that is on the rating plate.
Settings Press and hold simultaneously Eco and Auto until the appliance is in programme selection mode. Programme selection mode and user mode How to enter user mode Make sure the appliance is in programme selection mode. When the appliance is in programme selection mode it is possible to set a programme and to enter the user mode. Settings available in the user mode: • The level of water softener according to the water hardness.
German degrees (°dH) French degrees (°fH) mmol/l Clarke degrees Water softener level 23 - 28 40 - 50 4.0 - 5.0 28 - 35 6 19 - 22 33 - 39 3.3 - 3.9 23 - 27 5 1) 15 - 18 26 - 32 2.6 - 3.2 18 - 22 4 11 - 14 19 - 25 1.9 - 2.5 13 - 17 3 4 - 10 7 - 18 0.7 - 1.8 5 - 12 2 <4 <7 <0.7 <5 1 2) 1) Factory setting. 2) Do not use salt at this level.
How to activate the acoustic signal for the end of programme Make sure the appliance is in user mode. 1. Press Auto. • The indicators Delay, Eco and Intensive are off. • The indicator Auto still flashes. • The display shows the current setting: – = Acoustic signal off. = Acoustic signal on. – 2. Press Auto to change the setting. 3. Press on/off to confirm and save the setting. AirDry AirDry improves the drying results with less energy consumption.
Options Desired options must be activated every time before you start a programme. It is not possible to activate or deactivate options while a programme is running. The display shows the updated programme duration. Not all options are compatible with each other. If you select non compatible options, the appliance automatically deactivates one or more of them. Only the indicators of the still active options are on. Extra dry Activate this option to boost the drying performance.
Before first use 1. Make sure that the current level of the water softener agrees with the hardness of the water supply. If not, adjust the level of the water softener. 2. Fill the salt container. 3. Fill the rinse aid dispenser. 4. Open the water tap. 5. Start a programme to remove any processing residuals that can still be inside the appliance. Do not use detergent and do not load the baskets.
Filling with rinse aid B A M AX 4 1 3 2 + - C D Caution! Use branded rinse aid for dishwashers only. Never fill the rinse aid dispenser with any other substances (e.g. dishwasher cleaning agent, liquid detergent). This would damage the appliance. Rinse aid ensures thorough rinsing, and spot and streak free drying. Rinse aid is automatically added during the last rinse. 1. Press the release button (D) to open the lid (C) of the rinse aid dispenser. 2. Fill the rinse aid dispenser (A) with rinse aid.
Daily use 1. Open the water tap. 2. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode. • If the salt indicator is on, fill the salt container. • If the rinse aid indicator is on, fill the rinse aid dispenser. 3. Load the baskets. 4. Add the detergent. 5. Set and start the correct programme for the type of load and the degree of soil. Loading cutlery and dishes Warning! Always close the appliance door after loading the baskets.
The two rows of prongs in the lower basket can lie flat to allow you to load pots, pans and Mix spoons with other cutlery to prevent them from sticking together. For best results we recommend you use the cutlery grid. If the size and dimensions of the cutlery do not allow the use of the grid, this can be easily removed. bowls. The cutlery basket Warning! Knives with long blades, stored in an upright position, are a potential hazard.
Caution! Ensure that the spray arms can rotate freely before you close the appliance door. Adjusting the height of the upper basket Caution! Never lift or lower the basket on one side only. To load very large plates move the upper basket to the higher position. Glasses with long stems can be placed upside down in the cup racks. For taller items, the cup racks can be folded upwards.
24 cm 27 cm Moving back the upper basket to the lower position 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 2. Carefully lift both sides upwards and then allow the mechanism to drop back down slowly, keeping hold of it. Using the detergent A B 20 cm 30 20 31 cm C Caution! Only use detergent specifically designed for dishwashers. Moving the upper basket to the higher position 1. Pull out the basket until it stops. 2.
Setting and starting a programme The Auto off function This function decreases energy consumption by deactivating automatically the appliance when it is not operating. The function comes into operation: • 5 minutes after the completion of the programme. • After 5 minutes if the programme has not started. Starting a programme 1. Keep the appliance door ajar. 2. Press the on/off button to activate the appliance. Make sure that the appliance is in programme selection mode. 3.
Hints and tips General The following hints will ensure optimal cleaning and drying results in daily use and also help to protect the environment. • Remove larger residues of food from the dishes into the waste bin. • Do not pre-rinse dishes by hand. When needed, use the prewash programme (if available) or select a programme with a prewash phase. • Always use the whole space of the baskets.
• Make sure that glasses do not touch other glasses. • Put small items in the cutlery basket. • Put light items in the upper basket. Make sure that the items do not move. • Make sure that the spray arm can move freely before you start a programme. Before starting a programme Make sure that: • • • • The filters are clean and correctly installed. The cap of the salt container is tight. The spray arms are not clogged. There is dishwasher salt and rinse aid (unless you use multi- tablets).
Care and cleaning Warning! Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the main socket. Dirty filters and clogged spray arms decrease the washing results. Make a check regularly and, if necessary, clean them. 2. Remove the filter (C) out of filter (B). 3. Remove the flat filter (A). Cleaning the filters The filter system is made of 3 parts. C 4. Wash the filters. B A 1. Turn the filter (B) counterclockwise and remove it. 5.
Internal cleaning 7. Reassemble the filters (B) and (C). 8. Put back the filter (B) in the flat filter (A). Turn it clockwise until it locks. • Carefully clean the appliance, including the rubber gasket of the door, with a soft damp cloth. • If you regularly use short duration programmes, these can leave deposits of grease and limescale inside the appliance. To prevent this, we recommend to run long duration programmes at least 2 times per month.
Troubleshooting If the appliance does not start or it stops during operation. Before you contact an Authorised Service Centre, check if you can solve the problem by yourself with the help of the information in the table. With some problems, the display shows an alarm code. The majority of problems that can occur can be solved without the need to contact an Authorised Service Centre. Warning! Repairs not properly done may result in serious risk to the safety of the user.
Problem and alarm code Possible cause and solution The appliance stops and starts more times during operation. • It is normal. It provides optimal cleaning results and energy savings. The programme lasts too long. • If the delayed start option is set, cancel the delay setting or wait for the end of the countdown. The remaining time in the display increases and skips nearly to the end of programme time. • This is not a defect. The appliance is working correctly. Small leak from the appliance door.
The washing and drying results are not satisfactory Poor drying results. • • • • • • There are streaks, whitish stains, or bluish layers on glasses and dishes. • • Dry water drops on glasses and dishes. • • The dishes are wet. • • • • • Tableware has been left for too long inside the closed appliance. There is no rinse aid or the dosage of rinse aid is not enough. Set the rinse aid dispenser to a higher level. Plastic items may need to be towel dried.
The washing and drying results are not satisfactory Dull, discoloured or chipped tableware. • • • Dishwasher User Manual Make sure that only dishwasher-safe items are washed in the appliance. Load and unload the basket carefully. Refer to "Loading cutlery and dishes". Place delicate items in the upper basket.
Technical information Dimensions Width / height / depth (mm) 446 / 818 - 898 / 550 Electrical connection 1) Voltage (V) 220 - 240 Frequency (Hz) 50 Water supply pressure Min. / max. bar (MPa) 0.5 (0.05) / 8 (0.8) Water supply Cold water or hot water 2) max 60 °C Capacity Place settings 9 Power consumption Left-on mode (W) 5.0 Power consumption Off-mode (W) 0.50 1) Refer to the rating plate for other values. 2) If the hot water comes from alternative source of energy, (e.g.
Installation Warning! • It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify the appliance in any way. • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. • Any electrical or plumbing work required to install this appliance must be carried out by a qualified electrician or plumber. Unpacking Insert the appliance after the adjustment of the appliance level.
Water connection Water inlet connection This appliance may be fed with either hot (maximum 60 °C) or cold water. Nevertheless we advise you use a cold water supply. A hot water supply is not always efficient with heavily soiled crockery as it shortens the washing programmes a lot. For making the connection itself, the coupling nut fitted to the appliance inlet hose is designed to screw onto a 3/4" gas thread spout or to a purpose made quickcoupling tap such as the Press-block.
must be removed. Failure to remove all the membrane will result in food particles building up over time eventually blocking the appliance drain hose spigot.
Electrical connection Warning! The manufacturer accepts no liability for failure to observe the following safety precautions. • Safety standards require the appliance to be earthed. • Prior to using the appliance for the first time, ensure that the rated voltage and type of supply on the rating plate match that of the supply where the appliance is to be installed. The fuse rating is also to be found on the rating plate. • Always plug the mains plug into a correctly installed shockproof socket.
Repairs - after sales service Your original receipt acts as your guarantee and confirms your guarantee period. Please make sure you retain it. The guarantee does not cover you against faults caused by accidental damage or misuse. For further details visit johnlewis.com/customer-services. If it is not working correctly refer to the "Troubleshooting" chapter in this user manual.
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