Siemens iQ 300 varioPerfect User Manual page 2

Safety instructions Care
– Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed
with the washing machine and act accordingly.
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
Risk of electric shock – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp hands.
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent
children from locking themselves in and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of
children.
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing
solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent may cause an
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. 1. Pull out, press insert down, remove draw completely.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine
is in operation.
Consumption values
Electricity con- Programme
Programme Additional function Load Water**
sumption** duration**
Cottons 40 °C 7 kg 0.69 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
Cottons 60 °C 7 kg 1.33 kWh 60 l 2:39 h
Cottons 60 ºC ecoPerfect* 7 kg 1.05 kWh 51 l 3:08 h
Information on the indicator lights
Cottons 90 °C 7 kg 2.00 kWh 64 l 2:47 h
Easy-Care 40 °C 3 kg 0.55 kWh 55 l 1:37 h A signal sounds and indicator lights for the spin speed flash:
¤ Close the washing
Mix 40 °C 3 kg 0.48 kWh 32 l 1:03 h
machine door properly;
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Wool cold 2 kg 0.10 kWh 39 l 0:40 h laundry may be caught.
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Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0.19 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
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* Programme setting with maximum spin speed for testing according to or in accordance with IEC 60 456. ¤
** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room tempera-
ture, type and amount of washing and degree of soiling, utillised detergent, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected additional
functions.
¤ Motor fault. Call the after-
sales service.
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– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the
Maintenance
mains plug.
– Risk of explosion. No solvents.
Before washing for the first time Detergent solution pump
Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Add the following to compartment II:
1. Open and remove the service flap.
– approx. 1 litre water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the
appropriate degree of water hardness)
Set the programme selector to Easy-Care 60 °C and select Start/Reload. At the end of 2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
from the housing. Remove the container.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Machine housing, control panel
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners). 2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover until the
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately. detergent solution begins to flow out. When the service flap is half full, close the pump cover
and empty the service flap. Repeat the above steps until all the detergent solution has
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
completely drained out.
Cleaning the detergent drawer...
3. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
...if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
finger.
solution pump must rotate).
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it in place tightly.
dry it.
6. Place the service flap back on and close.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into
compartment II and start the
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can
evaporate.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Drum Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out. 1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
Filter in the water supply
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not
be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used. Risk of electric shock.
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
model-dependent
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
¤ Detergent solution pump ¤ Open the tap completely,
2. Select any programme (except for
blocked; Clean the supply hose kinked or
¤ ¤ 3. Select Start/Pause. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
detergent solution pump trapped;
¤ ¤ 4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
–> page 10. Clean the filter
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Drainage hose/waste pipe –> page 10,
¤ blocked; Clean the drainage ¤ Water pressure too low.
5. Clean the filter:
hose at the siphon
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
–> page 10.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
¤ Water in the base tub,
appliance leaking. Call the and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
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after-sales service.
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Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
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Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
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6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
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– Risk of scalding.
Allow the detergent solution to cool down. What to do if...
– Turn off the tap.
Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
No water supply. – Start/Pause not selected?
Detergent not dispensed. – Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter –> page 10.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door – Safety function active. Wait approx. 2 minutes.
cannot be opened.
– (without final spin) selected? –> page 3, 4.
Programme does not – Start/Pause selected?
start. – Washing machine door closed?
Detergent solution is not – (without final spin) selected? –> page 3, 4.
drained.
– Clean the detergent solution pump –> page 10.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
Water not visible in the – Not a fault - water below the visible area.
drum.
Unsatisfactory spin – Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled
result. the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Laundry wet/too damp. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.
– (Easy-iron) selected –> page 5.
– Too low a speed selected? –> page 5.
Spin cycle performed – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
several times. imbalance.
Residual water in the – Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
Empty programme. compartment for care
– Clean the insert if necessary –> page 9.
products.
Odour formation in the – Run programme
washing machine. standard detergent.
(Wash) display lamp – Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener
flashes. Foam may with ½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II (not for outdoor
be coming out of the and down-filled textiles!).
detergent drawer.
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise formation, – Are the appliance feet fixed?
vibrations and "walking" Secure the appliance feet –> Installation instructions.
during the spin cycle.
– Transportation safety devices removed?
Remove the transportation safety devices –> Installation
instructions.
Noises during spin and – Clean detergent-solution pump –> page 10.
drain cycles.
Rinse/ Spin// Empty).
The indicator lights do – Power cut?
not function during
– Fuses tripped? Reset/change the fuse.
operation. – If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
Programme sequence – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts
longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
Detergent residues on – Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
the laundry. residues.
– Select Rinse/
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required :
– Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
– Turn off the water supply and call the after-sales service –> Installation instructions.
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Observe the safety
instructions on
page 8.
Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use
Washing
machine
Instruction manual
Read these instructions and the separate installation
instructions before operating the washing machine.
Spin or brush out the laundry after washing.
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