Siemens WM12P260IN Operating Instructions Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality for use in the household only,
domestic appliance manufactured by Siemens. The washing machine
for washing machine-washable textiles and hand-
is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.
washable wool in detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to to be operated with cold drinking water and commercially
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
available detergents and care products which are suitable
for use in washing machines.
Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts and The washing machine may be operated by children 8
services can be found at: www.siemens-home.com or contact our years of age and older, by persons who have limited
customer service centres.
physical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons who
have inadequate experience or knowledge, provided they
are supervised or have been instructed by a responsible
Environmentally-friendly disposal person.
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. – Do not leave children unattended near the washing
This appliance is certified in accordance with the European Directive machine.
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
– Children must not play with the appliance.
The Directive provides the framework for the return and recycling of
– Children must not perform any cleaning or
used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union.
maintenance work without supervision!
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Contents
Page Programmes
Detailed overview of programmes Page 7
Intended use ...................................................................................... 1
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually
Programmes ...................................................................................... 1
irrespective of the selected programme and programme
Preparation ......................................................................................... 2
progress.
Selecting and adjusting a programme........................................... 3
Cottons hard-wearing textiles
Washing ........................................................................................... 3/4
After washing ..................................................................................... 4 + Prewash Heavily soiled hard-wearing textiles
Individual settings ......................................................................... 5/6
Synthetics Synthetic fibres, easy-care textiles
Overview of programmes ................................................................ 7
Safety instructions .............................................................................. 8 Mix Textiles made of cotton and synthetic
fibres
Consumption values .......................................................................... 8
Important information ........................................................................ 9 Delicates/Silk Silk and delicate washable textiles
Care/Cleaning................................................................................... 10
Hand or machine-washable wool or
Wool
Information on the display panel................................................... 10
rich-wool textiles
Maintenance ..................................................................................... 11
Drum Clean For drum hygiene or fluff removal
What to do if ... ......................................................................... 12/13
Emergency release .......................................................................... 13 Spin/Empty Additional spin cycle or to empty the
Customer service ............................................................................. 13 drum.
Rinse Extra rinse with spin
Jeans Jeans and dark coloured textiles
Protection of the environment/hints and tips
Sportswear Sportswear made of microfibres
Shirts Programme for Shirts/Blouses
– Utilise the maximum amount of laundry for the particular
Kidswear Textiles for children
programme.
– Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.
Hygiene Programme for allergic people and
– Instead of the Cottons 90 °C programme, select advanced hygiene
Cottons 60 °C + ecoPerfect. Comparable cleaning result
Super quick Extra short programme
with significantly lower energy consumption.
15/30 min
– Measure detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and water hardness.
– If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the spin
speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
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Preparation
Before using your washing machine for the first time
Wash once without any laundry Page 9
Correct installation according to Sort and load the laundry
separate installation instructions.
Follow manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Check the machine
According to type; colour; degree of soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed maximum load. Page 7
– Never switch on a damaged machine.
– Inform your after-sales service. Follow important instructions! Page 9
Load large and small items of laundry!
Insert the mains plug
Close the door. Do not jam items of laundry between the washing machine
door and rubber seal.
– With dry hands only.
– Only hold the plug by the plug
Add detergent and care product
body.
Dosage according to:
Turn on the tap
amount of laundry, degree of soiling, water hardness (available from your
water utility company) and manufacturer's instructions.
For models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into corresponding dispenser or place in the drum.
Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the appliance is
running!
Dispenser II: detergent for main wash,
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
water softener, bleach, stain remover
Prevents blockage of the overflow.
Dispenser : fabric softener, starch
Dispenser I: detergent for prewash
Select ** and adjust a programme
** If the symbol flashes on the
display panel, the childproof lock
Programme selector Display panel Start/Reload
is active. Deactivate, Page 5
Function buttons/
Option buttons
Functions and option buttons
Individual settings, Page 5
Select Start/Reload
If you press and hold the function
buttons, the selected display
values will run automatically!
Programme selector for – °C (Temp.) Select the temperature ( = cold)
switching the machine on
- - - - – * (Spin) Select the spin speed (*depending on model) or
and off and for selecting
- - - - (Rinse hold = without final drain/spin, the laundry
the programme. Can be
remains in the final rinsing water, - - - - on the display panel)
rotated in either direction.
– (Finish-in) Programme ends in ...
Status displays: Programme progress displays:
Washing, Rinse, Spin, programme duration or end
Childproof lock Page 5
Door open symbol on if the door can be opened
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Switch off
Washing
Individual settings
Set the programme selector to
Off.
Turn off the tap
Not required for Aqua-Stop models.
Notes, Installation instructions, Page 7
Detergent drawer
with dispensers I, II,
Remove the laundry
Door
Open the washing machine door and remove the
Fascia
laundry.
Door handle If - - - - (Rinse hold = no final drain/spin) is active: Set the
programme selector to Spin/Empty or select the
spin speed.
Press Start/Reload button.
– Remove any foreign objects as there is a risk
of rusting.
– Leave detergent drawer and door open so that
residual water can evaporate.
1 End of programme when ...
... is indicated on the display panel.
Cancel the programme
For programmes at high temperature:
– Cool the laundry: Select Rinse.
– Press the Start/Reload button.
For programmes at low temperature:
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2 – Select Spin/Empty (if only one drain cycle
is required: Set the (Spin speed) to - - - -).
– Press the Start/Reload button.
Change the programme if ...
... you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
– Reselect the programme.
Service flap
– Press the Start/Reload button. The new programme
starts from the beginning.
Interrupt/continue
the wash cycle ...
... e.g. for Soaking. Page 9
Washing
Press the Start/Reload button. (No) is indicated on
the display panel, the washing machine door cannot be
opened. To continue the programme, press the Start/
Reload button.
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Individual settings
Function buttons
Signal
You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected
1. Activating the setting mode for the signal volume
programme is running. Effects dependent on the programme progress.
Activating the
°C (Temperature)
setting mode
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature
which can be selected depends on the selected programme.
set to
(Spin speed, revolutions per minute)/ (Rinse hold = without final drain/
spin)
You can change the indicated spin speed or select (Rinse hold = without the final drain/
spin cycle, the laundry remains in the water after the last rinse cycle, display panel - - - -). The
2. a) Selecting the volume of the button signals
selectable maximum spin speed depends on the model and the selected programme.
(Finish-in)
The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme.
The programme start can be delayed before the programme begins. The Finish-in time can
be set in hour steps up to maximum 24h. Press and hold the (Finish-in) button until the
press the button until
required number of hours is indicated (h=hour). Press the Start/Reload button.
the required volume is
reached
Option buttons
Overview of programmes, Page 7
speedPerfect For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that
2. b) Selecting the volume of the information signals
of the standard programme.
Maximum load size. Overview of programmes, Page 7
ecoPerfect For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of
the standard programme.
Extra Rinse Additional rinse cycle. Prolonged programme duration. For areas with
very soft water or for further enhancing the washing result.
Childproof lock rotate it one
step to the
Secure the washing machine to prevent the selected functions from
right
on the display panel being unintentionally changed.
ON/OFF: After the programme starts/ends, press Start/Reload
for approx. 5 seconds.
Note: Childproof lock may remain activated until the next programme
starts, even after the machine has been switched off!
If this is the case, deactivate the childproof lock before the
programme starts and, if required, re-activate after the programme
starts.
Start/Reload
For starting or interrupting the wash cycle and to continue the programme and to activate/
deactivate the childproof lock.
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press and + rotate it one press the button and hold
hold step to the down for approx. 5 sec., until
right the display elements are lit;
setting mode is activated
or set to , setting mode for
the signal volume is exited
press the button until the set to , setting mode
required volume is reached for the signal volume is
exited
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