Siemens ws12g160by Instruction Manual page 33

Faults
Intense noise, vibra-
tions and "wander-
ing" during spinning.
The colon on the 0
(Ready in) display :
stops flashing.
The single dot (.)
flashes.
Display panel/indi-
cator lights do not
function while the
appliance is running.
Detergent residue
on the laundry.
¯‹ appears in the
display panel in re-
load mode.
and the
¯‹ !
+
v
Start/Reload button
are flashing in the
display panel in re-
load mode.
If a fault cannot be rectified (switching the machine on and off) or a repair is required:
– Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
– Turn off the water tap and call the after-sales service. ~ Page 34
Cause/Remedy
– Appliance aligned?
Level the appliance. ~ Page 44
– Appliance feet fixed?
Secure appliance feet. ~ Page 44
– Transportation protection devices removed?
Remove transportation bolts. ~ Page 39
Mains voltage too low ~ Page 26
Undervoltage during the washing programme causes an extending
of the wash programme. ~ Page 26
– Power failure?
– Fuse tripped? Switch on/replace the circuit breakers.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
~ Page 34
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
residue.
– Select (Rinse) or brush the laundry after washing.
q
– Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the
washing machine door immediately, if necessary.
– To continue the programme, select the
Not possible to add laundry. Wait until
(approx. 1 min).
Start/Reload button.
!
are lit
¢"†
+
v
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