Siemens Washing machine Instruction Manual page 2

Safety instructions Important information
– Read the Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing
Before washing for the first time
machine and act accordingly.
Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the tap on. Pour the following into compartment II:
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
– approx. 1 litre water
Risk of electric shock – Never pull on the cable to disconnect the mains plug. – detergent (amount to be used according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and according to
– Only insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands. water hardness)
Turn the programme selector to Easy-Care 60 °C and press Start/Reload.
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
– Disconnect the mains plug.
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent children from
– When measuring detergent, care products and cleaning agents, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
locking themselves in and risking their lives.
– Empty pockets.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of children. – Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing solvents, e.g. stain
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
remover/cleaning solvent may cause an explosion after being loaded into the
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
washing machine.
Loading laundry
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot. Insert items of laundry of varying sizes.
– Be careful when emptying hot detergent solution. Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
Wash new items of clothing separately.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
light Do not pre-wash. If required, select the additional
Consumption values
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
heavy Do not load as much laundry. Select the programme with Prewash.
Programme
Programme Additional function Load Electricity*** Water*** Soaking Load laundry of the same colour.
duration***
– Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Cottons/Coloureds 30 °C** 8 kg 0.35 kWh 76 l 2:20 h
– Turn the programme selector to Cottons/Coloureds 30 °C and press Start/Reload.
Cottons/Coloureds 40 °C** 8 kg 0.97 kWh 76 l 2:30 h – After approx. 10 minutes, press Start/Reload to stop the programme.
– After the required soaking time, press Start/Reload again to continue the programme, or change the programme.
Cottons/Coloureds 60 °C** 8 kg 1.36 kWh 76 l 2:40 h
Cottons/Coloureds 60 °C eco Perfect* 8 kg 0.87 kWh 57 l 4:00 h Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the
Cottons/Coloureds 90 °C 8 kg 2.34 kWh 87 l 2:30 h
partment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first if necessary).
Mixed Fabrics 40 °C** 3.5 kg 0.47 kWh 49 l 1:01 h
Dyeing / bleaching
Easy-Care 40 °C** 3.5 kg 0.55 kWh 55 l 1:43 h
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye
Delicates/Silk (cold) 2 kg 0.04 kWh 35 l 0:41 h
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for bleaching clothes.
Delicates/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0.14 kWh 35 l 0:41 h
Outdoor Fabrics
Wool (cold) 2 kg 0.06 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
Special detergent suitable for machine washing is available particularly in sports shops. For dosage information,
see the manufacturer's instructions. Special detergent for outdoor clothing in compartment II.
Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0.16 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
Turn the programme selector to Outdoor Fabrics. Select the temperature and Start/Reload.
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 92/75/EEC.
The Cottons/Coloureds 60°C + eco Perfect, 1600 rpm programme is recommended for normal use.
** Programme setting for testing in accordance with applicable standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: When using the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
As a short programme for coloureds, select the Mixed Fabrics 40 °C programme with maximum spin speed.
*** The values may deviate from the specified values depending on water pressure, water hardness, and inlet temperature,
ambient temperature, type, amount and level of laundry soiling, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and
selection of additional functions.
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Insert for liquid detergent
model-dependent
Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
– Remove the detergent drawer completely page 10.
– Slide the insert forwards.
Do not use the insert (slide upwards):
– For gel-type detergents and washing powder,
– For programmes with + Prewash or Finish in option
– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
Care
– Risk of explosion. No solvents.
Machine housing, control panel
– Remove detergent residue immediately.
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pull out, press insert down, remove drawer completely.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it.
4. Fit the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
speed Perfect function.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
This should not be necessary if the correct detergent dosage has been used. If it is necessary, however, proceed
according to the descaling agent manufacturer's instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via our website or
from our after-sales service ( page 13).
fabric softener com-
Instructions in the display panel
flashing
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
: , Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped; Clean the filter
water pressure too low.
Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
: Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump
Drain hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drain hose at the siphon
: Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call the after-sales service.
Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on. If the display appears again,
call the after-sales service page 13.
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Risk of scalding!
Information about blockages – Allow the detergent solution to cool down. What to do if...
– Turn off the tap.
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the service flap.
2. Take the drain hose out of the retainer.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Push the sealing cap back on.
3. Unscrew the pump cover carefully (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
solution pump must be able to rotate).
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it on tightly. The handle points upright. Replace the
drain hose in the holder.
6. Refit the service flap and close it.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash:
Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the Drain programme.
Drain hose on the siphon
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Loosen the hose clamp, remove the drain hose carefully (residual water).
2. Clean the drain hose and siphon connecting piece.
3. Reattach the drain hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Filter in the water supply
Risk of electric shock
Do not immerse the AquaStop safety device in water (contains electric valve).
depending on model Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except Spin / Drain).
page 11,
3. Press Start/Reload. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
page 11.
page 11. Clean the filter:
5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter with a small brush.
and/or on standard and Aquasecure models:
Remove the hose from the back of the appliance,
Remove the filter using pliers and clean the filter.
6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
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What to do if...
In Add laundry mode, – Water level too high. Not possible to add more laundry. Close the washing
Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drain hose correctly.
Start/Relolad flashes very machine door immediately if necessary.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
quickly and a signal sounds. – Press Start/Reload to continue the programme.
No water supply. – Start/Reload not pressed?
Detergent not flushed into – Tap not turned on? If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
machine.
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter page 11. – Turn the programme selector to Off and pull the mains plug out of the socket.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
– Turn off the tap and call the after-sales service
Washing machine door cannot – Safety function active. Programme stopped? page 4.
be opened. – (Rinse hold = no final spin) selected? page 3, 4.
Emergency release
– Can be opened by emergency release only? page 13.
Programme does not start. – Start/Reload pressed or Finish in time selected?
The programme continues when the power supply is restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed,
– Washing machine door closed?
the washing machine door can be opened as follows:
– Childlock active? Deactivate page 5.
Detergent solution does not – (Rinse hold = no final spin) selected? page 3, 4.
Risk of scalding
empty. – Clean the detergent solution pump page 11.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drain hose. The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Water not visible in the drum. – Not a fault - water below the visible area. Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and pull out the mains plug.
Spin result not satisfactory. – Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has interrupted the spin
2. Empty the detergent solution page 11.
Laundry wet/too damp. because the laundry is unevenly distributed.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
Washing machine door can then be opened.
– Easy Iron selected? page 5.
– Speed selected too low? page 5.
After-sales service
The programme duration – Not a fault - the programme sequence is optimised for the relevant washing pro-
changes during the cess. This can cause changes in the programme duration in the display panel.
washing cycle.
If you cannot remedy the fault yourself (What to do if ...,
always find a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by repair personnel.
Repeated spin start-up. – Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the imbalance.
The contact details of your nearest after-sales service can be found here or in the after-sales service directory
Residual water in the com- – Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected. (model-dependent).
partment for care products.
– Clean the insert if necessary page 10.
Please give the after-sales service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.
Odour formation in the washing – Run the Cottons/Coloureds 90 °C programme on the empty washing machine.
machine. Use standard detergent.
Status indicator flashing. – Too much detergent used?
Detergent may escape from the Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour the mixture into
Product number Production number
detergent drawer. compartment II. (Not for outdoor textiles or those made with down.)
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle. Trust the manufacturer's competence. Turn to us.
By doing so, you will ensure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians equipped with original spare
Pronounced generation of – Are the appliance feet fixed?
parts
noise , vibration and Secure appliance feet Installation instructions.
"wandering" during the – Transportation safety devices removed?
spin cycle. Remove transportation safety devices Installation instructions.
Noises during spinning and – Clean the detergent solution pump page 11.
emptying.
Display panel/indicator lamps – Power cut?
do not function during – Circuit breakers tripped? Switch the circuit breakers back on or replace.
operation.
– Energy saving mode active?
– If a fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
Programme sequence longer – Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the imbalance by
than usual. repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse cycle.
There are detergent residues on – In isolated cases, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues.
the laundry. – Select Rinse or brush down the laundry after washing.
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page 13.
e.g. in the event of a power cut
Observe the
safety instructions
on page 8.
page 12, 13), contact our after-sales service. We will
This information can be found:
on the inside of the washing machine door* /
open service flap* and on the rear of the appliance.
*depending on the model
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