Siemens WM12S423GR Instruction Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations you have chosen a modern, high-quality domestic appliance For domestic use only
manufactured by Siemens. This washing machine is distinguished by its economical
For machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent
water and energy consumption.
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Each machine that leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to ensure that it functions To be operated with cold drinking water and commercially-available
properly and is in perfect condition.
detergents and care products that are suitable for use in washing
machines.
For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts and services, see
our website www.siemens-home.com or contact our after-sales service centres.
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine!
– The washing machine is not to be used by children or persons
not familiar with the operating instructions!
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Contents
Page
Intended use .......................................................................................................................... 1
Programmes .......................................................................................................................... 1
Setting and adjusting the programme ............................................................................. 3
Washing ..............................................................................................................................3/4
Programmes
After washing ........................................................................................................................ 4
Detailed overview of programmes page 7.
Individual settings ............................................................................................................5/6
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
Overview of programmes ................................................................................................... 7 depending on the selected programme and programme progress.
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................ 8
(Cottons) Hard-wearing fabrics
Consumption values ............................................................................................................ 8
+ (Pre-wash) Hard-wearing fabrics, pre-wash at 30 °C
Important information ......................................................................................................... 9
Insert for liquid detergent .................................................................................................10 / Easy-care fabrics
(Easy-care)
Care .......................................................................................................................................10
Information on the display panel ....................................................................................10
+ (Pre-wash) Easy-care fabrics, pre-wash at 30 °C
Instructions for blockages ................................................................................................11
(Mixed fabrics) Different types of laundry
What to do if.................................................................................................................. 12/13
(Delicates/Silk) Delicate washable fabrics
Emergency release .............................................................................................................13
After-sales service ...............................................................................................................13 (Wool) Hand/machine-washable wool
/ For laundry washed by hand, .
(Rinse/Spin) (Extra Rinse) button pressed; if only using the
spin cycle, deactivate the button
Drain the rinsing water when (Rinse Hold =
Environmental protection/Conservation tips
(Drain) no Final spin) is activated
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of laundry for the relevant
programme. 15' (SuperQuick) Super quick programme
– Wash laundry with normal soiling without a pre-wash.
Outdoor + . All-weather, sportswear and outdoor clothing
– Instead of (Cottons) 90 °C, select the (Cottons) 60 °C
(Outdoor+Impregnation) page 9
programme and the additional eco Perfect function. Comparable cleaning
/
result with significantly lower energy consumption.
Non-iron shirts
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water
(Shirts/Business)
hardness.
(Lingerie) Lingerie programme
– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the appropriate spin speed
according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer . (Curtains) Curtains programme
/ Jeans Dark-coloured fabrics
(Dark-coloureds)
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Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Run a wash cycle without any laundry page 9
Install correctly, according to the separate Sorting and loading the laundry
installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
Sort according to the information on the care labels.
Check the machine
Sort according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load page 7.
– Never use a damaged machine.
– Inform the after-sales service. Observe the important information page 9.
Insert items of laundry of varying sizes.
Connect the mains plug
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing
machine door and the rubber seal.
– Make sure your hands are dry.
– Take hold of the plug only.
Adding detergent and care products
Turn the tap on
Measure accordingly:
Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply company) and
manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
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 care products with water.
water softener, bleach, stain remover This prevents blockages.
Compartment : fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre-wash
Set** and adjust the programme
**If the symbol is lit in the display
Display panel / panel, Childlock active Deactivate it,
Programme selector Additional functions Start/
options buttons page 5.
Reload
Additional functions and options buttons
Individual settings, page 5
Press /
(Start/Reload)
All buttons are sensitive and need only
to be touched lightly.
Press and hold the :
(Finished in) option button for an auto-
matic run through all setting options.
Programme selector for switching - 90 °C . Select the temperature ( = cold)
the machine on and off and for (temp. °C)
selecting the programme. Can be
- 1200* Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or (Rinse Hold = no final spin,
turned in either direction.
(rpm) laundry remains in the water after the final rinse, - - - appears in the display panel).
1 - 24 h : Programme ends after ...
(Finished in)
Status indicators Programme sequence indicators:
- - Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end (- -)
Childlock page 5
Open the washing machine door, add laundry page 4, 5
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Washing
Individual settings
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turning off the tap
Not required for HydroSafe models Refer to Installation instructions.
Detergent drawer
with compartments I, II,
Removing the washing
Washing machine door
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
Control panel
If (Rinse Hold = no Final spin) active: Set programme selector to
Washing machine
(Drain) or / (Rinse/Spin)
door handle
(deactivate the . (Extra Rinse) button).
Select the spin speed if necessary.
Select / (Start/Reload).
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent drawer open
so that any residual water can dry away.
1 End of programme when ...
...the / (Start/Reload) button is off and – – appears in
the display panel.
If the display panel light is off, press any button Energy
saving mode, page 5.
Cancelling the programme
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Programmes at high temperatures:
– Cool laundry: Select / (Rinse/Spin).
– Select / (Start/Reload).
Programmes at low temperatures:
– Press the / (Rinse/Spin) button (deactivate the
. (Extra Rinse) button) or (Drain).
– Select / (Start/Reload).
Change the programme, if...
Service flap
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Select the new programme.
– Press / (Start/Reload) button. The new programme
starts from the beginning.
Washing
Top up laundry, if ...
page 5
... / (Start/Reload) is pressed and then both of the
+ symbols are lit in the display. If is lit, the washing
machine door cannot be opened.
Select the / (Start/Reload) button.
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Individual settings
Options buttons Audible signal
The spin speed and temperature can be changed either before or while the selected programme runs. The effect this has
1. Activating the
will depend on how far the programme has already run.
mode for setting the
. (Temperature)
signal volume
You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature that can be selected depends
on the programme that has been set.
Set to
(Spin speed in rpm) / (Rinse Hold = no Final spin)
You can change the spin speed shown or select (Rinse Hold = no Final spin, laundry remains in the water after the
last rinse, - - - appears in the display panel.) You can change the spin speed shown. The maximum selectable spin speed
depends on the model and on which programme is currently selected. Button signals
: (Finished in) 2. Set the volume
for ...
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 desired number of hours is displayed (h = hour).
Press / (Start/Reload) .
* you may need to Set the
Additional functions and overview of programmes, page 7
select the function volume*
several times.
speed Perfect For washing in a shorter time with a washing outcome comparable to that of the standard
programme. Maximum load Overview of programmes, page 7.
/ (Start/Reload)
For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of the standard
eco Perfect
For starting the programme or topping up additional laundry, and for activating/deactivating the childlock.
programme.
. Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin at reduced speed.
(Reduced ironing) Residual moisture in the laundry is increased slightly.
. Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for further enhancing the washing
(Extra Rinse) result.
Childlock
in the display panel
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being
changed inadvertently.
ON/OFF: After the start/end of the programme, press / (Start/Reload)
for approx. 5 seconds.
Note: The childlock can remain activated until you start the next programme, even after
switching off the machine.
Then you can deactivate the childlock before starting the programme and activate it again
as necessary once the programme has started.
Note:
– The symbol is lit: Childlock active.
– The symbol flashes: Childlock active and then the programme selector is altered.
To prevent the programme from stopping, move the programme selector back to the
original programme, the symbol is lit again.
Reload
+ If you want to add additional items of laundry after the programme has started, press the
in the display panel / (Start/Reload) button. The machine checks whether topping up laundry
is possible.
+ are lit: Topping up laundry is possible.
flashing: Wait until + are lit.
Note: Only open the washing machine door when both the + symbols are lit.
: It is not possible to top-up washing.
Note: for safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water level
and/or temperature is high, or during spinning.
To continue the programme, press the / (Start/Reload) button.
Energy saving mode
If the washing machine is switched on and is not operated for several minutes before the programme starts or at the end
of the programme, the display panel light goes out and the / (Start/Reload) button flashes.
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Press any button to turn the light back on.
+
1 step, the Press and hold 1 step, release
display panel
lights up
Information signals
skip
1 step Set the Set to
volume*
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