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  • Page 1 Washing machine WS12G160BY siemens-home.com/welcome Register your product online...
  • Page 2: Your New Washing Machine

    Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine. To meet the high quality demands required by Siemens, every washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n W a s h i n g m a c h i n e I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Before the wash Intended use...
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use B e f o r e t h e w a s h For domestic use only. Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine- Ø washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent solution. To be operated with cold mains water and standard Ø...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Only remove the mains plug by pulling on the plug body. Do not pull on the cable. – Only insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands. Warning! Risk to children! –...
  • Page 6 Caution! Danger of scalding! When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a washbasin). Allow the washing water to cool down. Caution! Risk of damaging appliance! –...
  • Page 7: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Packaging/Old appliance Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is designated according to European directive 2012/19/EC which governs waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The directive provides a framework for the collection and recycling of old appliances, which is valid across the EU. Energy-saving tips Always fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry Ø...
  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Getting to know your appliance...
  • Page 9: Detergent Drawer

    Detergent drawer Dispenser I Detergent for prewash Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum Dispenser Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain remover.
  • Page 10: Controls/Display Elements

    Controls/display elements Display panel for settings and information. On the display Settings Description panel Spin speed Spin speed (* depending on model) or - - - (Rinse - - - - ‚ƒ‹‹ stop = without final spin cycle, washing remains in (rpm) the water after the last rinse cycle).
  • Page 11: The Main Points In Brief

    The main points in brief Insert mains plug. Open the washing ma- Sort the laundry. Loading the Turn the tap on. chine door. laundry Close the washing ma- If required, change settings of the selected Select Start/Re- chine door. programme and select options. load.
  • Page 12: Washing

    Washing O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e – Install and connect washing machine properly. from ² ~ Page 37 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 46 1.
  • Page 13: Preparing The Appliance

    2. Preparing the appliance Insert mains plug. Turn the tap on. 3. Selecting a programme and Putting the washing in the drum Open the washing machine door. Check that the drum is completely drained. Drain if necessary. Turn the programme selector to the desired programme. Maximum load is indicated in the display field.
  • Page 14 4. Add detergent and fabric care product Detergent Correct detergent selection Ø The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and treatment of the laundry. See also www.sartex.ch Visit www.cleanright.eu to find further information on detergents, care products and cleaning agents for domestic use.
  • Page 15 Saving Soiling/note Reduced tempera- light ture and detergent No visible dirt or stains. Clothing has taken on some body odour, quantity as per the e.g.: recommended dos- – Light summer/sports clothing (worn for a few hours) – T-shirts, shirts, blouses (worn for up to one day) –...
  • Page 16: Individual Settings

    5. Individual settings Do not jam items of washing between the door and rubber seal. ² Close the washing machine door. You can use the displayed presettings or adjust the selected programme optimally to the items of washing by changing the presettings or selecting additional options.
  • Page 17: During The Programme

    Ø Extra Rinse: Increased water level and additional rinse cycle, extended washing time. For areas with very soft water or for an even better rinsing result. 6. Programme start Select Start/Reload. The indicator light is on. 7. During the programme Ø...
  • Page 18 Ø Changing the programme If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme. 1. Select Start/Reload. 2. Select another programme. 3. Select Start/Reload. The new programme starts from the beginning. Terminating the programme Ø For programmes at high temperature: 1. Select Start/Reload.
  • Page 19: End Of The Programme

    8. End of the programme End appears in the display panel. Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry. – Do not leave any items of laundry in the drum. They may ² shrink in the next wash or discolour another item. –...
  • Page 20: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes The presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Max. load Name of the programme Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suitable. *reduced load for speed- Perfect option selectable temperature in °C selectable spin speeds in rpm, the max.
  • Page 21 The presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information max. 3 kg/1 kg* Super 30’/15’ Extra-short programme of approx. 30 30 °C minutes, suitable or small items of lightly - - - ... 800 ... 1200 rpm soiled laundry.
  • Page 22 Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. ² Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Pour starch into the dispenser according to manufacturer’s specifications (if required clean beforehand). Dying/bleaching Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel.
  • Page 23: Signal

    Signal Setting the signal Activate the setting mode for the signal volume turn to Off hold down + and turn one posi- Press and hold the button for ap- tion to the right prox. five seconds until the display elements light up. Setting mode is activated.
  • Page 24: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programme (approximate information) Programme Load Energy Water Programme consumption* consumption* duration* Cottons 20 °C 5 kg 0.28 kWh 60 l 2 1/4 h Cottons 40 °C 5 kg 0.64 kWh 60 l...
  • Page 25 Most efficient programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ) are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and ü are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance Load Approximate with regulation...
  • Page 26: Sensors – Your Washing Machine Is So Intelligent

    Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent Automatic load sensing Depending on the type of textile and load, the load adjust optimally adjusts the water consumption and the washing time in each programme. Imbalance control system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and stopping drum spinning.
  • Page 27: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Switch off appliance.
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Detergent Drawer

    Cleaning the detergent drawer If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Pull out, depress insert, take out drawer all the way. To remove the insert, push the insert up from below with your finger. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush, and dry it.
  • Page 29 Note: Residual water may run out. Carefully unscrew the pump cover. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (fan impeller in the detergent-solution pump must rotate). Reinsert and screw on the pump cover. Handle should be vertical. Close service flap. To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during ²...
  • Page 30 Filter blocked in water inlet hose First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap! Select any programme (except Spin/Empty). Select Start/Reload. Allow the programme to run for approx. 40 s. Turn the programme selector to Off. Appliance is switched off.
  • Page 31: Information On The Display Panel

    Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Close the washing machine door properly; washing may be trapped. E:17 Turn on tap fully, supply hose kinked/jammed; clean filter from~ Page 30, water pressure too low. E:18 Drain pump blocked; clean the drain pump.~ Page 28 Drainage hose/outlet pipe blocked;...
  • Page 32: Faults – What To Do

    Faults – what to do? Faults Cause/Remedy Water is running out. – Attach/replace the drain hose correctly. – Tighten the screw-fitting on the supply hose. Water not flowing in. – Start/Reload not selected? Detergent not dis- – Tap not open? pensed.
  • Page 33 Faults Cause/Remedy Intense noise, vibra- – Appliance aligned? tions and “wander- Level the appliance. ~ Page 44 ing” during spinning. – Appliance feet fixed? Secure appliance feet. ~ Page 44 – Transportation protection devices removed? Remove transportation bolts. ~ Page 39 Mains voltage too low ~ Page 26 The colon on the (Ready in) display :...
  • Page 34: Customer Service

    Customer service If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, What to do if...? ~ Page 32, please contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers. Please give the after-sales service the product number (E no.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.
  • Page 35: Contents Of Package

    Contents of package I n s t a l l i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Also required for connection of the water drainage hose to a siphon: 1 hose clip Ø 24–40 mm (DIY store) is also required for connection to a siphon.
  • Page 36: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Hose and cable lengths If the hose holders are used, the possible hose lengths are ² reduced! The following are available from specialist dealers/after-sales service: Extension for Aqua-Stop or cold water inlet hose (approx. Ø 2.50 m). Order no. WMZ2380 A longer supply hose (approx.
  • Page 37: Installation

    Installation Moisture in the drum is due to the final inspection. ² Secure installation Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is lifted by protruding components (e.g.
  • Page 38: Installation Surface

    Installation surface The washing machine must be stable so that it does not move ² around. – The surface on which it is installed must be firm and level. – Soft floors/floor coverings are not suitable. Installing the appliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling Warning! Washing machine may be damaged!
  • Page 39: Removing The Transport Locks

    Removing the transport locks Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! If the transport locks are not removed, the drum, for example, may become damaged when the washing machine is operated. Before using the appliance for the first time, remove all the 4 transportation protection devices completely and keep in a safe place.
  • Page 40 Remove the mains cable from the holders. Remove sleeves. Insert covers.
  • Page 41: Water Connection

    Water connection Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are coming into contact with water. Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve). – To prevent leaks and water damage, you must follow the ²...
  • Page 42: Water Drainage

    on the appliance: for Standard model Carefully turn on the tap and check that the connection points are not leaking. The screw connection is under water pipe pressure. ² Water drainage – Do not kink the water drain hose or put strain on it ²...
  • Page 43 Installing the drainage hose: Drainage into a siphon Warning! Water damage possible! If the drainage hose slips off the siphon connection due to high water pressure when draining the washing machine, leaking water may cause damage. The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
  • Page 44: Alignment

    Alignment Loosen lock nut in a clockwise direction with a wrench. Check the levelling of the washing machine with a spirit level, and adjust it if necessary. Change the height by turning the appliance feet. All four appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground. ²...
  • Page 45: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical safety Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Only remove the mains plug by pulling on the plug body. Do not pull on the cable. – Only insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands. –...
  • Page 46: Before The 1St Washing

    Before the 1st washing The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. In order to remove any water which may be left over from the test, run the first washing cycle without any laundry. The washing machine must have been installed and connected ²...
  • Page 47: Transportation, E.g. If Moving House

    Transportation, e.g. if moving house Preparatory work Turn off the tap. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – filter in the water supply ~ Page 30 Drain the remaining detergent solution. Maintenance – detergent solution pump blocked ~ Page 28 Disconnect the washing machine from the mains.
  • Page 48 Index Alignment, 44 Automatic load sensing, 26 Button speedPerfect, 10, 16 Extra Rinse, 10, 17 Spin, 10, 16 Ready in, 10, 16 Start/Reload, 10 Care, 27 Detergent drawer, 28 Drum, 27 Filter, 30 Machine housing, control Siphon, 29 panel, 27 Consumption values, 24 Changing presettings, 16 Contents of package, 35...
  • Page 51 Maintenance, 27 Old appliance, 7 Overview of programmes, 20 Packaging, 7 Programme start, 17 Programme selector, 10 Quick reference guide, 11 Removing the transport Rinse Stop, 18 locks, 39 Safety instructions, 5 Soaking, 22 Selecting options, 16 Sorting the washing, 12 Signal, 23 Starching, 22 Technical specifications, 36...
  • Page 52 01450 2655 0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute. Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list. BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY siemens-home.com *9000978514* 9000978514 (9512)

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