Siemens WM10B260IL 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 machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool
is distinguished by its economical consumption of water and energy.
in detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly To be operated with cold drinking water and commercially
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
available detergents and care products which are suitable
for use in washing machines
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web The washing machine may be used by children over the
site: www.siemens-home.com age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have
You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service
been instructed by a responsible person.
here or in the after-sales service directory (depending on model), see
also Installation Instructions, page 7.
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing
– GB 0844 8928999 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up
machine
to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply. – Children must not be allowed to play with the
– IE 01450 2655 (0.03€ per minute at peak 0.0088€ per minute. appliance.
– Children may not carry out any cleaning or
maintenance work unless under supervision.
Environmentally friendly waste disposal – Keep pets away from the washing machine.
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental
guidelines.
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
Programmes
reuse of used appliances.
Contents Detailed programme overview page 7.
Page
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually, depending on the
Intended use ...................................................................................... 1 selected programme and programme progress.
Programmes ...................................................................................... 1
Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics
Setting and adjusting the programme .......................................... 3
+ Prewash Hard-wearing fabrics, prewash at 30 °C
Washing .......................................................................................... 3/4
After washing ..................................................................................... 4 Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics
Individual settings ......................................................................... 5/6
+ Prewash Easy-care fabrics, prewash at 30 °C
Information on the display panel ................................................... 6
Different types of laundry
Programme overview ....................................................................... 7 Mix
Safety instructions ............................................................................. 8
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
Consumption values ......................................................................... 8
Wool Hand/machine-washable wool
Important information ...................................................................... 9
Insert for liquid detergent ................................................................ 9
Rinse Extra rinse with spin
Cleaning and care ......................................................................9/10
Spin Extra spin with selectable speed
Maintenance .....................................................................................10
Empty rinsing water for - - - - (Rinse stop = no final spin);
What to do if ... ................................................................................11
for this, set (spin speed) to - - - -
Super 30'/15' Short programmes
Hygiene Hard-wearing fabrics
Environmental protection/Conservation tips
Sportswear Fabrics made from microfibre
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
Shirts/Business Non-iron shirts
laundry for the particular programme.
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash. Dark Wash Dark-coloured fabrics
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's
instructions and water hardness.
– If the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble drier, select the
spin speed according to the tumble drier manufacturer's
instructions .
1
Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Run a wash cycle without any laundry
Correct installation according to the Sorting and loading laundry
separate installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Checking the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load
– Never use a damaged machine.
– Inform the after-sales service. Observe the important information
Load items of laundry of varying sizes.
Connecting the mains
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry
between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
plug
Adding detergent and care products
– Make sure your hands are dry.
– Take hold of the plug only.
Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water
Turning the tap on
supply company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in
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
Setting** and adjusting programmes
Compartment I: detergent for prewash
**If the
Programme selector Display panel Start/
display panel, the childproof lock
Function/option buttons Pause
is active
Function and option buttons
Individual settings, page 5.
Programme selector for switching
the machine on and off and for
selecting the programme. Can be
turned in either direction.
Select Start/Pause
- °C (Temp.) Select the temperature ( = cold)
- - - - - * (spin speed) Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or
- - - - (Rinse stop (Spülstop) = no final spin, laundry soaks in
If the function buttons are held for
the last rinsing water, display panel - - - -)
longer, the appliance automatically
- (Finished in) Programme end after runs through the display options.
Status indicators Programme status indicators:
Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end
Childproof lock page 5
2
Switching off
Washing
page 9
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turning the tap off
Not required for Aqua-Stop models
page 7.
Installation instructions, page 7.
Detergent drawer
page 9.
with compartments I, II,
Removing the laundry
Washing machine door
Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry.
Control panel
If - - - - (Rinse stop = no final spin) is active: Turn the
Washing machine
programme selector to Empty
door handle Press Start/Pause
Measure accordingly:
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent
drawer open so that any residual water can
evaporate.
the drum.
1
End of programme when...
symbol flashes on the
... appears on the display panel.
Deactivating, page 5. Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– To cool the laundry: Select Rinse
– Press Start/Pause
Programmes at lower temperatures:
3
– Select Spin or Empty
speed) to - - - -).
– Press Start/Pause
Changing the programme, if...
... a wrong programme has been selected by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
2 Service flap
– Press Start/Pause
the beginning.
Pausing/continuing the
programme...
... e.g. for soaking
Washing
Press Start/Pause
washing machine door cannot be opened. To continue
the programme, press Start/Pause
3
Individual settings
Function buttons
The spin speed and temperature can be changed before and during the selected
programme. The effects depend on the programme progress.
°C (Temp.)
You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature
that can be selected depends on the programme that has been set.
(spin speed // (Rinse stop = no final spin))
You can change the spin speed shown or select (Rinse stop (Spülstop) = no final spin,
laundry remains in the water after the last rinse, display panel - - - -). The maximum selectable
spin speed depends on the model and on which programme is currently selected.
or select a spin speed.
(Finished in)
.
When you select the programme, the relevant programme duration is displayed. You can
delay the start of the programme before it begins. The "Finished in" time can be set in
increments of one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours. Press the (Finished in) button
repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed (h = hour). Press Start/Pause
Option buttons Programme overview, page 7
speedPerfect For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that
of the standard programme. Maximum load
Programme overview, page 7.
ecoPerfect For saving energy with a comparable washing effect to the standard
programme.
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin –
Easy Iron
residual moisture in the washing increased slightly.
Childproof lock
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have
on the display panel set from being changed inadvertently.
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and hold the
Start/Pause button for approx. 5 seconds.
.
Note: The childproof lock can remain activated until you wish to start
. the next programme, even after switching off the machine.
Then you can deactivate the childproof lock before starting the
(if only emptying: set (spin programme and activate it again as necessary once the programme
has started.
. Start/ Pause
To start, pause and continue the programme and to activate/deactivate the childproof lock.
. The new programme starts from
page 9.
. - - appears on the display panel;
.
4
Individual settings
Signal
1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume
To activate the
setting mode
press and + turn one press and hold for a
set to
hold position to further 5 secs until the
the right display elements light up;
setting mode is activated
2. a) Set the volume for button signals (depending on model)
.
set to to exit the setting
press repeatedly until or
the desired volume is mode for the signal
reached volume
2. b) Set the volume for information signals
turn one press repeatedly until the set to to exit the
position to desired volume is setting mode for the
reached
the right signal volume
Information on the display panel
depending on model
: Turn the (cold water) tap on fully;
supply hose kinked/trapped;
water pressure too low; service, clean the filter page 10,
: Detergent solution pump blocked; service, clean the detergent solution pump
page 10.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; service, clean the drainage hose at the siphon
page 10.
: Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Turn off the tap. Call the after-sales service.
Childproof lock active; Deactivating page 5.
Other Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on again. If the display
displays appears again, call the after-sales service.
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