Siemens Extraklasse 1300 Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions page 33

Cleaning water
inlet strainers
Descaling the
washing machine
This is necessary if very little or no water flows into
the washing machine. The Wash" indicator light
flashes.
First release the water pressure in the supply hose:
q Turn off the water tap.
q Turn the programme selector to any programme
(except Spin" and Empty").
q Press the Start" button, and allow the programme
to run for approx. 40 seconds.
q Turn the programme selector to Off".
q Disconnect the hose from the water tap.
q Clean filter with a small brush or paint brush.
q Connect the hose.
q Turn on water tap.
q Check whether water is coming out of the end of
the hose.
If water is still discharged, check that the strainer
is attached properly.
Caution
Descaling agents contain acids which can attack
parts of the washing machine and discolour the
laundry.
Provided that you use the correct amount of
detergent, it is not necessary to descale the washing
machine.
If, however, descaling the appliance becomes
necessary, please follow the instructions provided
by the descaling agent manufacturer.
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