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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Siemens washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Intended use Intended use Safety instructions T he following safety information This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to domestic use only.
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Safety instructions Do not allow children to Warning ■ clean or maintain this Risk of suffocation! appliance unsupervised. If allowed to play with the Keep children under 3 years packaging/plastic film or ■ and pets away from this packing components, children appliance.
Safety instructions If using a residual current Installation ■ circuit breaker, only use one Warning that bears the following Risk of electric shock/fire/ mark: z. The presence of material damage/damage to this mark is the only way to the appliance! be sure that it fulfils all the If the appliance is not installed applicable regulations.
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Safety instructions If the hoses and mains Warning ■ cables are not correctly Risk of injury/material routed, they may constitute a damage/damage to the tripping hazard, which may appliance! result in injury. The appliance may vibrate or ■ Route hoses and cables move when in operation, such that they do not potentially resulting in injury...
Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Do not use cleaning agents that ■ transportation by transport contain solvents. locking devices. If the Warning transport locking devices are Risk of injury! not removed before the If you support your weight/sit appliance is operated, this ■...
Safety instructions drawer is opened while the Cleaning/Maintenance appliance is in operation. Warning Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if Risk of death! they/it come(s) into contact The appliance is powered by with detergents or care electricity. There is a risk of products. If accidentally electric shock if you come into swallowed, seek medical contact with live components.
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Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that Cleaning agents and agents for contain solvents, e.g. cleaning pretreating laundry (e.g. stain solvent. removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Do not use cleaning agents that may cause damage if they contain solvents.
Environmental protection This enables you to compare the Environmental consumption levels of the different programmes when choosing your protection programme settings and decide on an energy- and water-saving P ackaging/used appliance programme setting. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions I ncluded with the appliance Customer services location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine be stable Warning Note: so that it does not move around. Risk of injury! The installation surface must be firm The washing machine is very heavy. ■ ■ and level. Be careful when lifting/transporting Soft floors/floor coverings are not the washing machine.
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Take the hoses out of the holders. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate. Unscrew and remove all four transportation securing bolts with a Notes wrench (WAF 13).
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Right-hand connection ■ The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/customer services: Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold ■ water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no. WM Z2380, WZ 10130, CZ 11350, Z 7070X0 A longer supply hose (approx.
Positioning and connecting Water inlet When the tap is open, the water flow rate is at least 8 l/min. Warning If the water pressure is higher than this, Danger of death! a pressure-reducing valve must be There is a risk of electric shock if you installed.
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Drainage into a washbasin Warning ■ Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g. when draining hot water into a washbasin).
Positioning and connecting Levelling Notes The mains voltage and voltage ■ Align the appliance using a spirit level. indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. Incorrect alignment may result in loud The connected load and fuse noises, vibrations and machine required are specified on the rating "movement".
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory.To remove any water that may be left over from the test, run the first wash cycle without any laundry. Notes The washing machine must be ■...
Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: E.g. when moving house Notes Preparatory work: The transport braces must be ■ Turn off the tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Plug into the mains. Open the washing Sort the laundry. To switch on, press Turn on the tap. machine door.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance W ashing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer ~ Page 42 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: Ü button for: (except for the main switch) and only Starting a programme, ■ need to be pressed lightly. Interrupting a programme, ■ e.g. to add items of laundry ~ Page 44, Main switch To switch the appliance on/off:...
Getting to know the appliance The Remote start } button )" releases the appliance so that the programme can be started remotely via the Home Connect app. Remote start remains enabled for 24 hours after it has been activated. It is automatically deactivated if you do not start the programme via the Home Connect app during this...
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Getting to know the appliance Options (×) button selected Appliance settings (á 3 sec.) buttons selected and select, for example, the Rinse Hold ($) option: Change the appliance setting: e.g. volume of the end signal ~ Page 52 Using the buttons under the two left- hand arrows, select the option.
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 28 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry speedPerfect ( setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes P rogrammes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and the items for which it is Temperature that can be suitable.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Max. 4 kg Mixed load comprising cottons and synthetic fabrics ¯ - 40 °C Note: . Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. 0 - 1600** rpm ¦, (, ã, !, l, Ã, æ, õ, $, ç Delicates / Silk Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Rapid 60 * Max. 5 kg Extra-short programme lasting approx. 60 minutes, suitable for small ¯ - 60 °C items of lightly soiled laundry 0 - 1600** rpm ã, !, l, Ã, æ, õ, $, ç Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Shirts / Business Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts/blouses made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended ¯ - 60 °C fabrics 0 - 800** rpm Notes ¦, (, ã, !, l, Ã, æ, Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin with the ■...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Drum clean 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer tub, e.g. 80, 90 °C before running the first wash cycle, if washing frequently at a low 1200 rpm temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after an extended period of non-use.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Outdoor / Waterproofing * Max. 1 kg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated ¯ - 40 °C weatherproof and outdoor clothing or items made from water-resistant 0 - 800** rpm fabrics ¦, (, ã, l, Ã, $, ç Select a programme.
Overview of programmes Starching Laundry should not be treated Note: with fabric softener. Liquid starch can be used to stiffen fabrics particularly in the Rinse and Cottons programmes. Measure starch into compartment M in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (clean first if necessary).
Programme default settings Ready in Programme default settings The programme duration is shown after selecting the programme. T he programme default settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed in the main menu after Before starting the programme, you selecting the programme.
Additional programme settings/options Pre-wash * Additional programme settings/options Settings that can be selected: (* depending on the on – off model) For heavily soiled laundry. T he settings/options that are available Pour detergent into Note: A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s / o p t i o n s depend on the model.
Additional programme settings/options Less Ironing * Rinse Hold * (æ) Settings that can be selected: Settings that can be selected: on – off on – off Reduces creasing thanks to a special The washing remains in the water after spin sequence followed by fluffing and the last rinse cycle.
Additional programme settings/options Anti-Stain System The treatment of two stains explained in the following example: (ã) Blood In total, there are 16 different types of Blood is first “dissolved” in cold water, stain to choose from. then the selected wash programme starts.
Operating the appliance The indicator lamp on the programme Operating the selector lights up and the main menu with the programme default settings appliance for the selected programme appear on the display panel: ~ Page 25 P reparing the washing O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Temperature, machine...
Operating the appliance Select additional programme settings By selecting additional settings/options, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry. The settings can be selected or deselected depending on the progress of the programme. ~ Page 25 The ecoPerfect ¦...
Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Filling and care products Warning Eye/skin irritation! Caution! Detergents and care products may Damage to the appliance spray out if the detergent drawer is Cleaning agents and agents for pre- opened while the machine is in treating laundry (e.g.
Operating the appliance display panel. The bar fills in during the Measuring aid* for liquid detergent washing cycle and provides information *depending on the model about the current progress of the programme. Position the measuring aid for dosing the correct amount of liquid detergent: The arrows fade in and out according to Pull out the detergent drawer.
Operating the appliance Child lock. Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ (w 3 sec.) long when adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak out. You can lock the washing machine to For safety reasons, the door remains prevent the functions you have set from ■...
Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse hold The following appears on the display panel: Notes Leave the loading door and ■ detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate. Always wait until the programme ■ ends, as the appliance could still be locked.
Home Connect Notes Home Connect Please observe the safety ■ precautions in this instruction T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can manual and make sure that these H o m e C o n n e c t be remotely controlled using a mobile are complied with even when device.
Home Connect Connecting to the home network and the Home Connect app Connect your appliance to the home network automatically or manually (you only need to do this the first time). Notes If your home network router has a ■ Activate the WPS function on your WPS function, you can connect the home network router within the next...
Home Connect Connecting to the Home Connect app Step 3 If your appliance is connected to your home network, you can connect it to the Home Connect app. Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu. ~ Page 46 Make sure that you have opened the Home Connect app and are logged in.
Home Connect If you want to operate your Notes Note: appliance via the Home Connect app If you connect to your home network, ■ again, you will need to reconnect it to Wi-Fi is activated automatically. your home network and to the If Wi-Fi is activated, the appliance will ■...
Home Connect Energy management Flex Start Activate the Flex Start function to allow You can connect your appliance to your your smart energy system (Energy smart energy system (Energy manager). manager) to start your appliance once Once you have connected your your home photovoltaic system is able appliance to the smart energy system to provide sufficient energy or the...
Home Connect For safety reasons, Remote start The current software and hardware ■ ■ and in turn the Flex Start function version of your household appliance. will be deactivated in the following Status of any previous resetting to ■ circumstances: factory settings.
Appliance settings Appliance settings S ettings that can be selected: A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s End signal ■ off – quiet – medium – loud – very loud Adjust the volume of the end signal.
Sensors Dosing recommendation Sensors The dosing recommendation indicates a A utomatic load sensing recommended detergent dosage as a S e n s o r s percentage, depending on the selected Depending on the type of fabric and programme and the detected load. The load, the automatic load sensing indicated % refers to the dosing function optimally adjusts the water...
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Cleaning and panel maintenance Wipe the housing and the control ■ Warning panel with a soft, damp cloth. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Remove the detergent residue Danger of death! ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent drawer and housing If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer. To remove the insert: Push the insert Take the drain hose out of the upwards from below with your finger.
Cleaning and maintenance To prevent unused detergent Note: Then clean the filter: from flowing straight into the drain Disconnect the hose from the tap. during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of Clean the filter with a small brush. water into compartment II and start the Drain programme.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy Pause: Reload is not Temperature or water level is too high. Press the Ü button to continue the possible programme. Door cannot be Temperature or water level is too high. Press the Ü button to continue the unlocked: Water level programme.
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ machine. Tighten the threaded joint on the supply hose. ■ The appliance is not Have you pressed the Ü...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Odours in the washing Run the Drum clean 90 °C or Cottons 90 °C programme without laundry. machine. Add standard washing powder or a detergent that contains bleach. Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e contact customer services. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
Consumption rates Consumption rates E nergy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load size Energy Water Programme...
Technical data Technical data Aqua-Stop warranty D imensions: O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop T e c h n i c a l d a t a A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y 850 x 600 x 590 mm In addition to warranty claims against (height x width x depth)
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Repair order and advice in the event of faults 0344 892 8999 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory.