Siemens WM Series Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions page 23

Faults
The water is not draining.
Water is not visible in the
drum.
The spin result is not sat-
isfactory.
Laundry is wet/too damp.
The spin cycle runs sev-
eral times.
The programme takes
longer than usual.
The programme length
changes during the wash
cycle.
Residual water in the care
product dispenser.
Odours in the washing
machine.
x symbol / "Wash"
flashes. Foam may be
leaking from the deter-
gent drawer.
Loud noises, vibrations
and machine "move-
ment" during the spin
cycle.
The display panel/indica-
tor lights do not work
while the appliance is run-
ning.
There is detergent resi-
due on the laundry.
NO appears in the display
panel in Pause mode.
Cause/remedy
$ Rinse stop = 2 without final rinse selected? ~ Page 11.
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Clean the drain pump. ~ Page 19.
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Clean the drain pipe and/or the drain hose.
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Not a fault - the water is below the visible area.
Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin
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because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large
items of laundry evenly in the drum.
Is the selected speed too low?
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Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance.
Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance by
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repeatedly distributing the washing.
Not a fault – foam detection system active – a rinse cycle is activated.
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Not a fault - the programme sequence is optimised for the particular wash pro-
cess. This may result in changes to the programme length in the display field.
Not a fault - the effectiveness of the care product is not affected.
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Clean the insert if necessary.
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Run the Cottons 90 °C programme without laundry. Use standard detergent for
this.
Have you used too much detergent?
Mix one tablespoonful of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour into dis-
penser II (Not for outdoor fabrics, sportswear fabrics or those made with down.)
Use less detergent in the next washing cycle.
Is the appliance aligned? Align the appliance. ~ Page 25.
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Are the appliance's feet secured? Secure the appliance's feet.
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~ Page 25.
Have the transport braces been removed? Remove the transport braces.
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~ Page 26.
Has there been a power failure?
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Have the fuses blown? Reset/replace the fuses.
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If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service. ~ Page 24.
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Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
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Select the rinse programme or brush the laundry after washing.
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The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the washing
machine door immediately, if necessary.
Press the "Start" button to continue the programme.
Faults and what to do about them.
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