Siemens Washing machine Instruction Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations you have chosen a modern, high-quality domestic appliance For domestic use only
manufactured by Siemens. A distinctive feature of the washing machine is its
For machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent
economical water and energy consumption. solution
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,
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine.
see our website www.siemens-home.com or contact our after-sales service centres.
– 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
After washing .........................................................................................................................4
Individual settings ............................................................................................................ 5/6
Overview of programmes ....................................................................................................7
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................8
Consumption values .............................................................................................................8
Important information ..........................................................................................................9
Insert for liquid detergent ................................................................................................10 Programmes
Detailed programme overview page 7.
Care .......................................................................................................................................10
Information on the display panel ....................................................................................10 Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
Instructions for blockages ...............................................................................................11 depending on the selected programme and programme progress.
What to do if... ...............................................................................................................12/13 Cottons/Coloureds Hard-wearing fabrics
Emergency release.............................................................................................................13 Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics
After-sales service...............................................................................................................13
Mixed Fabrics Different types of laundry
Delicates/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
Wool Hand/machine-washable wool
Environmental protection / conservation tips Rinse Extra rinse with spin
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of laundry for the relevant Spin Extra spin with selectable spin speed
programme.
Drain Empty the rinsing water with Rinse Hold
– Wash laundry with normal soiling without a pre-wash.
(no final spin)
– Instead of Cottons/Coloureds 90 °C, select the programme Cottons/
Low Spin Extra spin with reduced spin speed
Coloureds 60 °C and the ecoPerfect option.
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption. Rapid 15' Super-short programme
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water
Outdoor Fabrics All-weather, sportswear and outdoor clothing
hardness.
Waterproofing page 9
– Energy saving mode: The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes;
Shirts/Blouses Non-iron shirts
Start/Reload flashes. Press any button to turn the light back on.
– If the laundry is then to be dried in the tumble dryer, select the appropriate spin
Lingerie Lingerie programme
speed according to the instructions from the dryer manufacturer .
Memory 1 Personalised programme page 6
Automatic stain removal
Memory 2 Personalised programme page 6
Automatic treatment of 16 different types of stain possible. No pretreatment of stains
required - the washing machine automatically adapts the washing process page 6.
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Load indicator/
Preparation Before washing for the first time To activate, first open the door, set the programme and then
Run a wash cycle without any laundry page 9 recommended dosage load the items of laundry.
Sorting the laundry
Install correctly, according to the separate
Installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Check the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load page 7.
– Never use a damaged machine.
Observe the important information page 9.
– Inform the after-sales service.
Detergents and care products
Connect the mains plug
Measure accordingly:
Make sure your hands are dry.
Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply company) and
Take hold of the plug only.
manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent:
Turn the tap on Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: Open the detergent drawer with care.
Dilute thick fabric softener and care products with water.
This prevents blockages.
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), page 10
Compartment II: detergent for main wash,
water softener, bleach, stain remover
Open the door / set the programme*
Compartment : fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre-wash
*If the childlock is active Deactivate, page 5.
Follow the instructions in the display panel.
Load laundry
Programme selector Display panel/ Start/ Observe the load display on the dis-
menu buttons/change buttons Reload play panel page 9
Add detergent and
care products
Observe the dosage recommenda-
tion for detergent on the display
panel page 9
Close the washing
machine door
Programme selector for switching – –, 20° - 90° Temperature
the machine on and off and for Select the temperature (– – = cold)
selecting the programme.
0, 400 - 1600* Spin Select individual settings page 5.
Can be turned in either direction.
(* model-dependent) (0 = no spin during the Stain selection page 6.
programme sequence) Set temperature / spin speed page 2.
All buttons are sensitive and need only
to be touched lightly.
2
Washing Individual settings
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turning off the tap
Not required for AquaStop models
Detergent drawer
Installation instructions, page 7.
with compartments I, II,
Removing the washing
Washing machine door
Control panel
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
Washing machine door If Rinse Hold (no final spin) is active: turn the programme
handle selector to Drain or Spin. 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 evaporate.
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Programme finished when ...
... Finished, Remove washing appears on the display panel.
If the display panel lighting is off, press any button
2 Energy saving mode, page 1.
Cancelling the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
3 – Cool laundry: Select Rinse.
– Select Start/Reload.
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Programmes at low temperatures:
– Select Spin or Drain.
– Select Start/Reload.
Changing the programme, if...
4
Drum interior light
(depending on model) comes on when the ... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
Service flap
door is opened or closed, or when a – Reselect the programme.
programme is started; goes out – Select Start/Reload. The new programme starts from the beginning.
automatically.
Adding laundry ...
page 6
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... if Start/Reload is selected and Top-up appears in the display panel.
– Do not leave the washing machine door open for too long as
Washing
water from the washing could leak out.
– Load display not active when reloading.
Select Start/Reload.
Press Start/Reload
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Individual settings
Personalised programme
Change settings
Select Menu /
You can store a programme and all its settings under Memory 1 and Memory 2:
– Set the programme selector to Memory 1 or Memory 2.
available depending on the
selected programme – Select the desired programme using the
– Select the desired option using the /
* If the buttons are held for longer,
– Select the desired settings with the Temperature and Spin buttons.
Information on programme sequence;
the appliance automatically scrolls
– Press the Start/Reload button.
with progress or load bar, as appropriate
through the subsequent setting
options
Select stain
Options see also the Overview of programmes
* speedPerfect: For washing in a shorter time with a washing outcome comparable
varioPerfect
The correct treatment for every stain
to that of the standard programme. Maximum load Overview of programmes,
speedPerfect - Standard -
page 7. Do not let stains dry. Remove any solid residue beforehand. Sort items of laundry as usual and load the washing
ecoPerfect
ecoPerfect: For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of machine. Select a type of stain (cannot be combined).
the standard programme.
A total of 16 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing temperature, drum movement
End time * When you select the programme, the respective time to the end of the programme
and soaking time to suit the type of stain. Hot or cold water, gentle or intensive washing control (thanks to the new
is displayed. It can be adjusted to a maximum of 24 hours in 1-hour increments.
drum structure) and a long or short soaking time ensure that the wash programme has a special sequence for each
Press the Change button repeatedly until the desired number of hours is
type of stain.
display (h=hour). It is not possible to make adjustments once the programme
has started. Using the Menu button, select Select stain; using the Change
Pre-wash For heavily soiled items. Prewash at max. 30 °C
off - on Stains
Less Ironing Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin at reduced
Baby food Egg
off - on speed. Residual moisture in the laundry is increased slightly.
Blood Grass
* Select the volume of the information signals. Chocolate Grease + oil
Signal
off quiet medium loud very loud Coffee Orange
Cosmetics Red wine
Button signal * Select the volume of the button signals.
off quiet medium loud very loud Dirty socks Soil + sand
* Select the language of the display texts.
Language 2 stain programmes explained in detail (examples)
hydroRinse Increased water level. Gentler treatment of the laundry.
Egg Soaked in lukewarm water, selected wash cycle with a higher water level and
off - on
additional rinse cycles to remove particles
Rinse Hold After the final rinse, the laundry remains in the water.
Blood Blood is first "loosened" in cold water, then the selected wash programme
off - on
starts.
* Extra rinsing. Prolonged programme duration. Recommended use: for particularly
Extra rinse
For the other types of stain, we have formulated comparable solutions in our intensive studies.
sensitive skin and/or in areas with very soft water.
max. +3 rinse cycles
Reload
Select stain * Automatic treatment of tough stains Page 6.
Display symbols
If you want to add additional items of laundry after the programme has started, choose Start/Reload. The machine
Childlock/appliance lock You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from
checks whether topping up laundry is possible. Follow the instructions in the display panel.
off - on being changed inadvertently.
For safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water level and/or temperature is high, or
To activate: Press and hold the Menu button for 5 seconds.
while the drum is rotating.
The symbol lights up.
To deactivate: Press and hold the Menu button for 5 seconds. To continue the programme, press the Start/Reload button.
– If the programme selector is adjusted after the appliance has started:
The symbol flashes.
First, reset the programme selector to the original programme, then deactivate.
– The childlock can remain activated until you start the next programme, even
after the machine has been switched off (the name of the last programme run
appears on the display panel).
Then you can deactivate the childlock before starting the programme and activate
it again as necessary once the programme has started.
Foam detection Too much foam in the washing machine. Foam detection system active -
special programme sequence to reduce foam. 5
buttons.
buttons, and change the setting using the buttons if necessary.
buttons, select the stain.
Strawberry
Sweat
Tea
Tomatoes
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