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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions XLM 1400...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General ........Operating Disposal Information .

  • Page 4: General

    Further information and a selection of our products can be found on our Internet page: http://www.siemens international.com Please read and observe these operating and installa tion instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing machine.

  • Page 5: Disposal Information

    Disposal Information The shipping package has protected your new Disposing of the appliance on its way to your home. All packaging packaging materials are environment friendly and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by dispos ing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions q Your washing machine is intended: - For domestic use only. - For washing machine washable fabrics in washing lye. - For operation with cold drinking water and commercially available detergents and cleaning products which are suitable for use in washing machines.

  • Page 7: Environmental Protection / Conservation Issues

    Environmental Protection / Conservation Issues Your washing machine uses water, energy and deter gent efficiently, thereby protecting the environment and reducing your household costs. See Page 36 for consumption values of your appliance. Using your washing machine in an efficient and envi ronmentally friendly manner: q Do not exceed recommended load.

  • Page 8: Your New Washing Machine

    Your New Washing Machine Filling laundry detergent and/or additive dispensers Dispenser I: Detergent for prewash or starch. Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre soaking agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser 2: Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former (fill no higher than lower edge of insert 1).

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Control panel 2. Indicator lights are on. 1. Select a programme. On, if the programme is selected. Switches on / off the washing machine. Can be rotated in either direction. Active when Start is pressed. The programme selector does not rotate while End when programme is finished.

  • Page 10: Before Using Your Washing Machine For The First Time

    Before Using Your Washing Machine For the First Time Caution The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly (refer to Page 37). Your appliance was tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing proce dures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Laundry

    Preparing the laundry Caution Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum). q Empty all pockets on items of clothing. q Brush out any sand from pockets and cuffs. q Close zip fasteners and button up bed covers.

  • Page 12: Sorting The Laundry

    Sorting the laundry Caution According to colour Items of clothing can become discoloured. Never wash new multi coloured items together with other items. White items may become grey. Always wash white and coloured items separately. According to degree of dirt Slight dirt No recognizable dirt or staining.
  • Page 13 Intensive dirt Dirt and/or staining recognizable. - Kitchen hand towels that have been used for up to one week. - Fabric napkins. - Bibs. - Children's outer clothing or football shirts and shorts with grass and soil stains. - Working clothes such as overalls or baker's and butcher's coats.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Only wash laundry that is labelled with the following according to their care symbols: care label specifications 90 °C Cottons a b c 30 °C, 40 °C, 60 °C Coloureds f g h 30 °C, 40 °C, 60 °C Easy Care l g k f 30 °C Delicates l g k f...

  • Page 15: Loading The Laundry

    Loading the laundry d Risk of explosion! Items of clothing that have been pretreated with solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washing machine. Therefore, these items must first be rinsed thoroughly by hand. Caution Loose debris in the washing machine drum can damage the laundry.

  • Page 16: Laundry Detergents And Additives

    Laundry Detergents and Additives d Risk of poisoning! Dispensing the Keep detergents and additives out of the reach correct amount of children. of detergent q Dispense the detergent according to: - the water hardness. This information can be obtained from your local water authority.
  • Page 17 Dispenser I Filling laundry Detergent for prewash or starch. detergent and/or Dispenser II additive Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre soaking dispensers agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser 2 Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former. Laundry Detergents and Additives - Fill at least to lower edge of insert 1.

  • Page 18: Programmes And Functions

    Programmes and functions Select the desired programme - see also the sepa Basic programmes rate programme overview. 90 °C Cottons An energy intensive programme for heat resistant textiles, e.g. cotton or linen. To protect the waste water pipes, the hot water is mixed with approx.
  • Page 19 30 °C Delicates For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. silk, satin, synthetic materials or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains). Delicates cycle at 30 °C for hand and machine washable silk. We do not recommend washing these textiles with other rougher textiles. To treat very delicate silk textiles even more gently, reduce the time by pressing the Short Wash button.

  • Page 20: Spin Speed Selector

    Basic setting Spin speed The spin speed selector is pointing up. selector In the Cottons/Coloureds programme the fabrics will be spun at the maximum possible spin speed. In the Easy Care, Delicates and Wool programmes, a lower spin speed will automatically be used, regard less of the position of the spin speed selector - for the gently washing of the laundry.

  • Page 21: Option Buttons

    Short Wash Option buttons Reduced wash time - only 2 rinse cycles. Suited for slightly soiled laundry. Recommended load: up to a maximum of 3 kg. Extra Rinse An additional rinse cycle is carried out; the wash time is extended accordingly. Recommended in areas with very soft water.

  • Page 22: Washing

    Washing 1. Turn the programme selector to the desired programme - see also the separate programme overview. The On indicator light is on. 2. Select the desired spin speed or No Final Spin. 3. If required, press the button(s) for additional option(s).

  • Page 23: Changing A Programme

    If you have accidentally selected the wrong Changing programme: a programme 1. Turn the programme selector to Off. 2. Turn the programme selector to the desired programme. The On indicator light is on. 3. Press the Start button. The Active control light comes on, and the new programme starts.

  • Page 24: When The Programme Has Ended

    When the Programme has Ended The End indicator light is on. 1. Turn the programme selector to Off and if required 2. Select an additional programme (Empty, Spin or Rinse). 3. Press the Start button. 4. At the end of the additional programme turn the programme selector to Off.

  • Page 25: Special Applications

    Special Applications 1. Load laundry of the same colour. Pre soak 2. Add the presoak agent to chamber II according to the manufacturer's specifications. 3. Turn the programme selector to 30 °C Coloureds. The On indicator light is on. 4. Press the Start button. 5.
  • Page 26 As soon as water starts to enter the machine: 6. Pull out the detergent dispenser slightly. 7. Add the starching solution to chamber I. 8. Close the detergent dispenser. q If the No Final Spin option is preselected, the Empty programme must subsequently be selected.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and Care d Risk of electric shock! Always disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning. Never clean the washing machine with a jet of water. d Risk of explosion! Never use solvents to clean the appliance. As required: Cleaning the q Use hot soapy water or a mild, non abrasive appliance housing...
  • Page 28 In the event that residual detergents or additives have Cleaning the deter accumulated: gent dispenser 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser up to the end stop, press down the hollow on the insert and remove the detergent dispenser completely. 2. Pull out the insert. 3.
  • Page 29 This is necessary if the washing lye has not been Cleaning the drain completely drained. The pump is blocked by either pump loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff giving fabrics are washed. Draining the washing lye i Up to 20 litres / 4.4 gal. Have a suitable container ready.
  • Page 30 6. Push up the closing cap (1st) and place the drain hose back in its holder (2nd). 7. Carefully unscrew the pump cover. 8. Remove any loose debris / fluff from inside the pump and clean the pump. The pump impeller wheel must be able to rotate.
  • Page 31 This is necessary if very little or no water flows into the Cleaning water washing machine. inlet strainer 1. Turn off the water tap. Release the water pressure in the supply hose 2. Turn the programme selector to any programme (except Spin and Empty).

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Minor Faults

    Troubleshooting Minor Faults d Risk of electric shock! Repairs must only be carried out by our Customer Service or an authorized technician. If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following table: 1.
  • Page 33 Fault Cause Action Programme does not Check whether laundry is trapped in Loading door not closed properly. door. start. The On indicator light Close the loading door (a click flashes. should be heard). Programme does not Start button not pressed. Press the Start button.
  • Page 34 Fault Cause Action Spin result unsatisfactory. Les Ironing button pressed - maximum spin speed of 800 r.p.m. The Rinse or Spin programme selected - maximum spin speed: 800 r.p.m. Repeated spinning. This is not a fault. The imbalance compensation system is attempting to balance the load through repeated spins.

  • Page 35: Customer Service

    Customer service Before calling the Customer Service, please make sure that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself (refer to Page 32). This is because consultation provided by our techni cians, even within the warranty period, will lead to costs being incurred by yourself. Your nearest Customer Service centre can be found in the index supplied.

  • Page 36: Consumption Rates

    Consumption Rates Normal programme Load Consumption rates ** (without additional (without additional Electricity Water Duration functions) 40 °C Coloureds* 5.5 kg / 12.1 lb 0.65 kWh 60 l 118 min. 60 °C Coloureds 5.5 kg / 12.1 lb 1.04 kWh 60 l 118 min.

  • Page 37: Installation, Connection And Transport

    Installation, Connection and Transport d Risk of injury! Safety instructions The washing machine is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. Caution Frozen hoses can tear / burst. Do not install the wash ing machine outdoors or in an area prone to frost. Take care not to damage the washing machine.
  • Page 38 On the rear of the appliance: Supplied - Water drainage hose. accessories - Water inlet hose. - Elbow for attaching the drain hose, e.g. into a wash basin. - Power cord with mains plug. Depending on the connection situation: - 1 hose clip Ø 24-40 mm (DIY store) is also re quired for connection to a siphon.
  • Page 39 Appliance stability is important so that the washing Installation area machine does not "wander" during the spin cycles. The installation area must be solid and even. Soft floor surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with foam backing, are not suitable. If the washing machine is to be installed on a wood joist ceiling: 1.
  • Page 40 Caution Transport bolts The transport bolts must always be completely remo ved before using the appliance for the first time. Before removing the 1. Take the hoses out of the holders. transport bolts 2. Detach the elbow. Removing the transport bolts 3.
  • Page 41 6. Insert the covers. Storing the transport bolts Always keep the transport bolts for subsequent trans portation of the appliance (e.g. when moving house). q Store transport bolts 1 and 2 (screw washer and bushing onto bolt).

  • Page 42: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Hose and cable lengths Left hand connection approx. 100 cm approx. 145 cm approx. 90 cm Right hand connection approx. 145 cm approx. 100 cm approx. 135 cm Aqua Stop extension hose Available from specialist dealers: - Connecting kit with plastic hose (approx. 2.50 m), order no.
  • Page 43 If in any doubt, have the water connection carried out by an authorized technician. The water supply hose must not be: q Bent or squashed. q Modified or cut through (stability can no longer be guaranteed). Observe the water pressure in the supply network: q The water pressure should be between 1 ...

  • Page 44: Aligning The Washing Machine

    Drainage into a siphon 1. Secure the connection point with a hose band clip of 24-40 mm diameter (from specialist stores). Caution Drainage into a wash basin The plug must not block the drain of the wash basin. 1. Secure the water drainage hose so that it does not slide out.
  • Page 45 Caution Electrical The washing machine must only be connected to connection alternating current and using a properly installed socket outlet with earthing contact. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washing machine (nameplate). Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the appliance nameplate.
  • Page 46 Before transporting the washing machine (e.g. when Transport moving house). 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Release the water pressure in the supply hose (refer to Page 31). 3. Drain any residual washing lye (refer to Page 29). 4. Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. 5.
  • Page 47 In addition to warranty claims against the seller based Aqua Stop warranty on the sales contract and in addition to our appliance warranty we shall be liable for payment of damages under the following conditions: 1. If damage caused by water is due to a fault in our Aqua Stop system, we shall compensate private users.
  • Page 48 0304 en SIEMENS ELECTROGERÄTE GMBH 9000 005 532...

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