Siemens WI12S140GB Operating Instructions Manual

Intended use
Your washing machine
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domestic appliance manufactured by Siemens. The washing
J for the washing of machine washable textiles
machine is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.
in a detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly
J to be operated with cold drinking water and
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
Contents
Page
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
machine!
J Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
- Keep pets away from the washing machine!
Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J 1
J Set and adjust programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
J Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
J After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
J Individual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
J Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
J Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
J Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
J Information about the indicator lights . . . . . . 8
J Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
J What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J 11
J Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Programmes
Detailed programme overview > Page 7.
Spin speed can be selected individually, irrespective of the
selected programme and programme progress.
Cottons/Coloureds Hard wearing textiles
Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard wearing textiles
Easy Care . . . . . . . . easy care textiles
Protection of the environment/
Conservation tips Mixed Fabrics . . . . . different types of washing
Delicates/Silk . . . . . . delicate washable textiles
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular
programme. u Wool . . . . . . . . . . . hand /machine washable wool
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . . extra rinse with spin
- Instead of Cottons/Coloureds 90 °C programme, select Eco 60 °C
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . extra spin with selectable spin speed
and additional function Intensive Wash. Comparable cleaning
Empty . . . . . . . . . . . . the rinsing water with D
result with significantly lower energy consumption.
(Rinse stop = without final spin)
- Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and water hardness.
- If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed
according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
Before washing for the first time,
Preparation
wash once without any washing -> Page 6.
Sorting and inserting the washing
Correct installation according to separate
Installation instructions.
Follow manufacturer's care information!
According to the information on the care labels.
Checking the machine According to type; colour; soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed maximum load -> Page 7.
- Never switch on a damaged machine!
Follow Important instructions -> Page 6!
- Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing! Close the washing machine
Insert mains plug door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the
loading door and rubber seal.
With dry hands only!
Add detergent and care product
Take hold of the plug only!
Turn on the tap
Washing amount, 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: Caution when opening the detergent drawer!
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), Page 6 Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with
water. Prevents blockage of the overflow.
Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,
bleach, stain remover
2 : Fabric softener, starch
Compartment
Compartment I: Detergent for pre wash
Set and adjust programme
For additional functions and spin
speed see individual settings ->
Start/ Additional Programme selector
Spin Status
Pause functions speed displays
Select
Start/Pause
Programme selector for switching the
machine on and off and for selecting
the programme. Can be rotated
in either direction.
Washing
Removing washing
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
If D (Rinse stop = without final spin) is active: Select the
spin speed or set programme selector to Empty or
Spin. Select Start/Pause.
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer with
2 Turn off tap
compartments I, II,
Information on Aqua Stop
Washing machine door
-> Installation instructions, Page 7.
Control panel
Switch off
Meter accordingly:
Door handle
Set programme selector to Off.
End of programme when ...
... End is lit on the indicator light.
1
Change programme ...
3
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
- Reselect programme.
Page 5.
- Select Start/Pause.
Cancel programme ...
- Select Start/Pause.
- If required, top up the washing (do not leave the door
open for too long as water from the washing could run
Drain hose
out of the open door)
Detergent solution pump - Select Start/Pause.
2 Emergency release
... or terminate
Programmes with high temperature:
Washing
- Cool washing: Select Rinse.
- Select Start/Pause.
Programmes at lower temperature:
- Select Spin or Empty.
- Select Start/Pause.
Important information
Individual settings
Protecting the washing and the machine
F F Spin speed
- Empty pockets.
The spin speed or D (Rinse stop = without final spin) can be set before and while the selected - Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
programme is running. Effects dependent on the programme progress. - Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and the set programme.
- Close zips, button up covers.
- Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
F F Additional functions see also programme overview
- Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
Intensive Wash Extend the washing time for a more intensive washing of heavily
Before washing for the first time,
soiled items.
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill the appliance with
Prewash For heavily soiled washing. Prewash at max. 30 °C.
approx.1 litre of water and then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II. Set the
Less Ironing Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final Easy Care 60 °C programme and select Start/Pause . At the end of the programme set the
spin - residual moisture in the washing increased slightly. programme selector to Off.
Extra Rinse Additional rinse cycle, extended washing time. For areas with Washing with different degrees of soiling
very soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing result.
Light
F F Start/Pause
For starting or interrupting the programme.
F F Signal
heavy
1. Start signal
mode
Soaking
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Set Cottons/Coloureds 30 °C programme and select Start/Pause. After approx. 10 minutes
+
Set to d 1 step to right keep 1 step to right release select Start/Pause. After the required soaking time reselect Start/Pause, if the programme is
selected and
to be continued or change the programme.
Starching
Optional: Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Add starch to the fabric
direct
softener compartment
Blind mode*
Dyeing/bleaching
ON OFF
Dye in small quantities only. Salt can corrode stainless steel.
ON OFF Set to d Observe the dye manufacturer's specifications. Do not bleach laundry in the washing machine.
* Long signal - function on. Short signal - function off. Insert for liquid detergent
Button signals Information signals
2. Set volume
for ...
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power failure
Set to d
1 step to right Set volume * 1 step to right Set volume *
* If required, select repeatedly
Wash new items separately.
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Intensive Wash additional
function.
Load less washing. Prewash. If required, pretreat stains.
Select Intensive Wash additional function.
Load washing of the same colour
Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
2
in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
depending on model
Position insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
- Completely remove the detergent drawer > Page 8.
- Push insert forwards.
Do not use insert (push up):
- for gelatinous detergents and washing powders;
- for programmes with Prewash.
The programme continues to run when the power has been
restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the washing
machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of scalding.
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot.
If possible, leave it to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Do not open the washing machine door if water can
be seen through the glass.
- Set the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
- Drain the detergent solution -> Page 9.
- Pull the emergency release with a tool and release. The washing
machine door can then be opened.