Siemens Washing machine Instruction Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations you have chosen a modern, high-quality domestic appliance For domestic use only
manufactured by Siemens. This washing machine is distinguished by its economical
For washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in
water and energy consumption. detergent solution
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly to ensure that it
To be operated with cold drinking water and commercially available
functions properly and is in perfect condition.
detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts and services,
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine.
see our website www.siemens-home.com or contact our
– The washing machine is not to be used by children or persons
after-sales service centres.
not familiar with the operating instructions.
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Contents
Page
Intended use .......................................................................................................................... 1
Programmes .......................................................................................................................... 1
Setting and adjusting the programme ............................................................................. 3
Washing ..............................................................................................................................3/4
Programmes
After washing ........................................................................................................................ 4
Detailed overview of programmes page 7.
Individual settings ............................................................................................................5/6
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
Overview of programmes ................................................................................................... 7
depending on the selected programme and programme progress.
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................ 8
Cottons/Coloureds Hard-wearing fabrics
Consumption values ............................................................................................................8
Important information ......................................................................................................... 9 + Prewash Hard-wearing fabrics, pre-wash at 30 °C
Insert for liquid detergent .................................................................................................10
Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics
Care .......................................................................................................................................10
+ Prewash Easy-care fabrics, pre-wash at 30 °C
Information on the display panel ....................................................................................10
Mixed Fabrics Different types of laundry
Instructions for blockages ................................................................................................11
What to do if.................................................................................................................. 12/13 Delicates/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
Emergency release .............................................................................................................13 Wool Hand/machine-washable wool
After-sales service...............................................................................................................13
Rinse Extra rinse with spin
Spin Extra spin with selectable spin speed
Drain Empty the rinsing water when
(Rinse hold = no final spin) is activated
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
Low Spin Extra spin with reduced spin speed
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of laundry for
the relevant programme. Rapid 15' Super Quick programme
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
Outdoor Fabrics All-weather, sportswear and outdoor wear
– Instead of Cottons/Coloureds 90 °C, select the Cottons/Coloureds 60 °C
page 9
programme and the additional eco Perfect function. Comparable cleaning
Shirts/Blouses Non-iron shirts
result with significantly lower energy consumption.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water Dark Wash Dark-coloured fabrics
hardness.
– If you want to dry the laundry in the tumble dryer afterwards, select a spin speed
suggested by the dryer manufacturer .
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Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Run a wash cycle without any laundry page 9
Install correctly, according to the separate Sorting and loading the laundry
installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Check the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load page 7.
– Never use a damaged machine.
– Inform the after-sales service. Observe the important information page 9.
Insert items of laundry of varying sizes.
Connect the mains plug
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing
machine door and the rubber seal.
– Make sure your hands are dry.
– Take hold of the plug only.
Adding detergent and care products
Measure accordingly:
Turn the tap on
The amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply company) and
manufacturer's instructions.
On models without an insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: open the detergent drawer with care.
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), page 10
Compartment II: detergent for main wash,
Dilute thick fabric softener and conditioner with water.
water softener, bleach, stain remover This prevents blockages.
Compartment : fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: detergent for prewash
Set* and adjust the programme
*If the symbol is lit in the display
panel, Childlock active Deactivate it,
Programme selector Display panel / Additional Start/
page 5.
Options buttons functions Reload
Additional functions and options buttons
Individual settings, page 5
Press Start/Reload
All buttons are sensitive and need only
to be touched lightly. If you press and
hold the Finish in option button, the
appliance automatically runs through
- 90 °C Temp. Select the temperature ( = cold) the settings options.
Programme selector for switching
the machine on and off and for
- 1600* rpm Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or (Rinse hold = no final spin,
selecting the programme.
laundry remains in the water after the final rinse, - - - appears in the display panel).
Can be turned in either direction.
1 - 24 h Finish in Programme end after
Status indicators Programme status indicators:
- - Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end (- -)
Childlock page 5
Open the washing machine door, add laundry page 4, 5
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Washing
Individual settings
Switch off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turn off the tap
Not required for AquaStop models Refer to Installation
Detergent drawer
instructions.
with compartments I, II,
Remove the washing
Washing machine door
Control panel Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If (Rinse hold = no final spin) active: turn the programme selector to
Washing machine
Drain or Spin. Select the spin speed if necessary.
door handle
Press Start/Reload.
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent drawer open
so that any residual water can dry away.
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End of programme when ...
... the Start/Reload button is off and - - appears in the
display panel.
If the display panel lighting is off, press any button
Energy-saving mode, page 5.
Cancel the programme
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2
Programmes at high temperatures:
– To cool the laundry: select Rinse.
– Press Start/Reload.
Programmes at low temperatures:
– Select Spin or Drain.
Drum interior light
– Press Start/Reload.
(depending on model) comes on
when the door is opened or Change the programme if...
closed, or when a programme is Service flap
started; goes out automatically. ... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Press Start/Reload. The new programme starts from the beginning.
Top up laundry, if ...
page 5
Washing
... Start/Reload is pressed and then both of the + symbols are
lit in the display panel. If is lit, the washing machine
door cannot be opened.
Press the Start/Reload button.
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Individual settings
Options buttons Signal
The spin speed and temperature can be changed before and during the selected programme. The effects depend on
1. Activating the
the programme progress.
mode for setting the
Temp. (Temperature)
signal volume
You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature that can be selected
depends on the programme that has been set.
Set to
rpm (Spin speed) / (Rinse hold = no final spin)
You can change the spin speed shown or select (Rinse hold = no final spin, laundry remains in the water after the
last rinse, - - - appears in the display panel). You can change the spin speed shown. The maximum selectable spin
Button signals
speed depends on the model and on which programme is currently selected.
2. Set the volume
Finish in
for ...
When you select the programme, the relevant progr. duration is displayed. You can delay the start of the programme be-
fore it begins. The "Finished in" time can be set in increments of one hour up to a max. of 24 hours. Press the Finish in
button repeatedly until the desired number of hours is displayed (h = hour). Press Start/Reload.
* you may need to select
Additional functions Set the
and overview of programmes, page 7
the function several
volume*
speed Perfect For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that of the standard times.
programme. Maximum load Overview of programmes, page 7.
Start/Reload
eco Perfect For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of the standard programme.
To start the programme or to subsequently load additional laundry, and to activate/deactivate the childlock.
Easy Iron Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin at reduced speed.
Residual moisture in the laundry is increased slightly.
Extra Rinse Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for further enhancing the washing result.
Childlock
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed
in the display panel inadvertently.
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and hold Start/Reload for approx.
5 seconds.
Note: The childlock can remain activated until you wish to start the next programme, even after
switching off the machine.
Then you can deactivate the childlock before starting the programme and activate it again as
necessary once the programme has started.
Note:
– The symbol is lit: Childlock active.
– The symbol flashes: Childlock active and then the programme selector is altered.
To prevent the programme from stopping, move the programme selector back to the original
programme, the symbol is lit again.
Add laundry
+ If you want to add additional items of laundry after the programme has started, press the
in the display panel Start/Reload button. The machine checks whether adding laundry is possible.
+ are lit: Adding laundry is possible.
flashing: Wait until + are lit.
Note: Only open the washing machine door when both the + symbols are lit.
: It is not possible to add laundry.
Note: for safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water level
and/or temperature is high, or during spinning.
To continue the programme, press the Start/Reload button.
Energy saving mode
If the washing machine is switched on and is not operated for several minutes before the programme starts or
at the end of the programme, the display panel light goes out and the Start/Reload button flashes.
Press any button to turn the light back on.
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+
1 step, the Press and 1 step, release
display panel hold
lights up
Information signals
skip
1 step Set the Set to
volume*
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