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  • Page 1 WM12N282HK Washing machine EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  22 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  23 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  27 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  27 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......  31 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ........ 31 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ........ 31 15 Basic settings......  32 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 32 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 33 16 Programme counter ....  33 16.1 Calling up the programme counter ........
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe ¡ for future reference or for the next owner. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the ▶ specifications on the rating plate. Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- ▶ rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in- ▶...
  • Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. Do not lift the appliance on your own. ▶ If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the connec- ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- ▶ pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always ▶...
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. ▶ WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained ▶ specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- ▶...
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging ing which, in turn, reduces energy consumption.
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 27 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve the water outlet hose with an el- → Page 27. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and Open the water tap carefully and safety regulations, and should in-...
  • Page 16 en Installation and connection To align the appliance, turn the ap- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground. Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten the lock nuts against the housing until they are hand-tight.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. 5.2 Detergent drawer Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 34 Note: Observe the manufacturer's in-...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes → Page 23 Programme selector → Page 28...
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en Add washing powder that contains first time 6 Before using for the a bleaching agent to compart- ment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. Program end time → "Buttons", Page 22 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Program end Programme status ⁠ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ¡ ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 ⁠ The crease-reduction function is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 ⁠...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information ⁠ Start / Reload Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- ¡ gramme. Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ ⁠ varioSpeed Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- ¡...
  • Page 23: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons ⁠ Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate ⁠...
  • Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm ¡ Delicates/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- ⁠ cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ⁠ Shirts Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Tip: In order to avoid creasing in your laundry, you can activate ⁠ Less Ironing . The laundry is only given a short spin and can be removed while still dripping wet.
  • Page 26: Laundry

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use liquid detergent or detergent that is in- tended for woollens or delicates. Note: The drum cleaning indicator flashes to re- mind you if you have not used a programme at 60 °C or higher for a long time. ⁠...
  • Page 27: Preparing The Laundry

    Accessories en 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 48. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WZ10131 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 28: Detergents And Care

    en Detergents and care products If required, adjust the programme 12 Detergents and care settings. → "Adjusting the programme set- products tings", Page 28 The manufacturer's instructions for use and dosage can be found on the 13.3 Adjusting the pro- packaging. gramme settings Notes Requirement: A programme has When using liquid detergents, only ¡...
  • Page 29: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    operation en Press down on the insert and re- 13.7 Starting the programme move the detergent drawer. Requirement: A programme is set. → "Setting a programme", Page 28 Press ⁠ Start / Reload . ▶ The drum rotates and load detec- tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum.
  • Page 30: Adding Laundry

    en operation To resume the programme, after 13.12 Resuming the pro- the desired soaking time, press ⁠ gramme when the pro- Start / Reload . gramme status is Rinse Hold 13.10 Adding laundry Requirements After the programme starts, you can Rinse Stop is activated. remove or add laundry depending on ¡...
  • Page 31: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en 14 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 14.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two ⁠ 3 sec. ▶ buttons for approx. 3 seconds. The display shows ⁠ . The control elements are locked. The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off and in the event of a...
  • Page 32: Overview Of The Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 33: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Programme counter en 15.2 Changing the basic set- 17 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 17.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury! Permanently washing at low temper-...
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and click it into place. move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- Pull out the insert upwards. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Open and remove the mainten- CAUTION - Risk of scalding! ance flap. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 34 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
  • Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the mains plug. Before the next wash Switch on the appliance. To prevent unused detergent from Pour 1 litre of water into compart- flowing straight into the outlet in the ment II. next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied Select a suitable programme for the drain pump.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting ⁠ lights up. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 23 ⁠ flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. ▶ Laundry is caught in the door. Remove any trapped laundry. ▶ ⁠ Drum cleaning is required. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 33 ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Childproof lock is activated. not start. Deactivate childproof lock. ▶ → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 ⁠ Finish in is activated. Check whether ⁠ Finish in is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Laundry is caught in the door. Remove any trapped laundry.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Detergent dosage is too high. ing. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Note: When loading, where possible, place large and tion changes during small items of laundry together in the drum. Different the wash cycle. sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build-up is too high.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced reached. spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶ amount of laundry being loaded. Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶...
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the Rinse ⁠  programme. ▶ Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the dry laundry. that deposit on the laundry. Brush out the laundry after washing and drying.
  • Page 47: Emergency Release

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 18.1 Emergency release 19.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 34 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 48: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 19.4 Disposing of old appli- 20 Customer Service ance Detailed information on the warranty Valuable raw materials can be re- period and terms of warranty in your used by recycling. country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our WARNING website.
  • Page 49: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 21 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
  • Page 50 en Technical data Length of the wa- 150 cm Length of the 210 cm ter outlet hose power cord...
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