Siemens WS10X261BY Operating Instructions Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations – you have opted for a modern, high–quality For domestic use only.
domestic appliance manufactured by Siemens. The washing For washing machine–washable fabrics in a detergent
solution.
machine is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy
. To be operated with cold mains water and
commercially available detergents and care products
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
The washing machine may be operated by children
For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and
from 8 years of age, by persons who have limited phy-
service visit our web site: www.siemens-home.com or contact our
sical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons who
customer service centres.
have inadequate experience or knowledge, provided
they are supervised or have been instructed by a res-
ponsible person.
Environmental disposal
.
– Do not leave children unattended near the
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
washing machine!
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European
Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic – Children must not play with the appliance.
– Children must not perform any cleaning or
Equipment (WEEE).
maintenance work without supervision!
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return
– Keep pets away from the washing machine!
and recycling of waste appliances.
Contents
Page
Intended use ................................................................................... 1
Preparation ......................................................................................... 2
Washing ........................................................................................... 3/4
Display information,Option buttons ................................................ 5
Additional functions .......................................................................... 6
Programme overview........................................................................ 7 Programme selector
Start/Reload
Safety instructions.............................................................................. 8 For switching the machine on
Important information ........................................................................ 8 and off and for selecting the
For starting / pausing the washing
Cleaning and care .......................................................................9/10 programme. Can be rotated
in either direction cycle
Consumption values........................................................................ 11
Fault display ......................................................................................11
Customer service .............................................................................12
Technical specification.................................................................... 12
What to do if......................................................................................13
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
– Load the maximum amount of laundry for the particular
programme.
– Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.
– Select Cottons 40/60 with additional function eco Perfect
to achieve a good cleaning result with significantly lower
energy consumption.
– Dose detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and water hardness.
Display panel/Option buttons Additional functions
– If the laundry is to be subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select
a spin speed as specified by the dryer manufacturer. Indicates the settings which have In addition to the programme if
been selected required
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Preparation The machine was tested before leaving the factory.To remove any water
left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be car-
ried out without any laundry in the machine Page 8.
Correct installation according to Sort and load the laundry
separate installation instructions.
Follow manufacturer's care information.
Sort according to the information on the care labels.
Sort according to type, colour, level of soiling and temperature.
Check the machine
Do not exceed the maximum load Page 7.
Observe the instructions in the Important information section Page 8!
– Never switch on a damaged machine.
Load both large and small items of washing together.
– Inform your after-sales service.
Close the washing machine door
Insert the mains plug
Take care not to trap any items of clothing
between the loading door and rubber seal.
With dry hands only.
Only hold the plug by the plug
body.
Turn on the tap
Add detergent and care product
Add the appropriate amount according to:
Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser.
During operation: take care when opening the detergent drawer.
Compartment II: Detergent for the main Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water. This
wash, water softener, bleach, stain prevents blockages.
remover
Compartment : Fabric softener,
impregnating agent, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre–wash
Set the programme
For detailed programme information, see programme overview page 7.
For option buttons page 5.
Select additional functions
For additional functions page 6.
Press the Start/Reload button
The programme starts.
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10
Washing Removing the laundry Display information, Option buttons
Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry.
1 Leave the door and detergent drawer open to allow the
interior of the machine to dry.
9
Turn off the tap
Detergent drawer 8 Switch off
with dispenser II, , I
– If the childproof lock is active, deactivate it page 6.
2
Drum – Set Programme selector to Off.
Control panel
Door handle
7
Programme ended when ...
– " " and " " appear on the display field, and the
3 buzzer sounds.
– " " appear on the display field, and the buzzer
sounds. page 5 Special symbol
Changing the programme ...
If you have accidentally selected the wrong programme:
– If the childproof lock is active, deactivate it page 6.
– Turn the programme selector to a newly selected
programme.
– If required, select additional functions.
– Press the Start/Reload button, new programme
starts.
Pausing a programme ...
If you would like to pause a programme while it is running
without changing the sequence:
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– If the childproof lock is active, deactivate it page 6.
– Press the Start/Reload button:
When " " and " " flash on the display field, wait for
at least 2 minutes.
When " " and " " appear, the door can be
opened. If required, add/remove the laundry.
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Maintenance cover
If " " appears for a prolonged period, the door can-
not be opened for reasons of your safety.
– Press the Start/Reload button to continue the
6 programme.
... or terminate the programme
If you would like to terminate a programme:
– If the childproof lock is active, deactivate it page 6.
– Turn the programme selector to Spin/Empty .
– Press the Start/Reload button.
– Remove the laundry after the spinning cycle.
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Additional functions
Display Information Buttons for additional functions
For washing in a shorter time with a washing outcome comparable to
wash: Not on if Rinse or Spin/Empty is selected speed Perfect
that of the standard programme.
flashing: too much detergent used -> page 13
eco Perfect For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of
Rinse: Not on if Spin/Empty is selected
the standard programme.
Spin: Not on if " " Rinse hold is selected
for programme status Additional rinse cycles, extended washing time.
Extra rinse
On: the door can be opened;
For areas with very soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing
flashing (after programme starts): the door was not closed correctly
result.
On: childproof lock is activated;
flashing: the setting was changed page 6
Childproof lock Programme will not be changed by accidental operation.
90 : Default washing temperature; Cold : cold wash
– Activating the childproof lock: After the programme starts, press Start/Reload
1000 : Default spin speed of the programme
down for 5 seconds until the
: Special symbol page 5 Special symbol
The symbol flashes if any setting is inadvertently changed.
1:30: Expected programme duration
– Deactivating the childproof lock: Press Start/Reload
Display Information
4.5 : Recommended max. load
the symbol goes out.
Display information 24 h: Select Finish in time
depends on the – If the programme is ended or any setting is changed, deactivate the childproof lock.
chosen programme : End of programme – If the programme is changed while the childproof lock is activated, the
the programme which is running will continue.
: Fault displays page 11
– If the childproof lock is deactivated while the programme selector is in a different position
from when the childproof lock was activated, the programme which is currently running be
: "YES" if the door can be opened or "NO" if it cannot be
opened during "Pause" period halted.
Option buttons You can change the default spin speed and temperature even while Signal
the selected programme is running.
1. Start the signal
Temp.
mode
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature which
can be selected depends on the chosen programme. page 7
Spin
Set to Off
You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected
depends on the chosen programme. You can also set " " -> Special symbol
Finish in
2. Set volume for... Button feedback
signals
Before a programme starts, you can specify by how many hours later the programme is to be
ended.
– Press Finish in button until the required number of hours is shown. The Finish in time can be
set in hour increments up to a maximum of 24 hours.
– Press Start/ Reload , the Finish in time starts counting down.
directly
You can pause the programme to open the door even if the Finish in time is active. set volume*
*If required, set the volume
repeatedly.
Special symbol
Sleep mode
– Except for the Spin/Empty programme, press the Spin button to set " " (Rinse
If you do not operate the machine for about five minutes after selecting the programme or
hold); the load is held in the final rinsing water. When the programme has ended, " "
programme end, the display information goes out to save power.
appear. Select programme Spin/Empty or directly press Spin button to select spin
– If required, press any button, and all information will be displayed again.
speed to spin the laundry.
– When the Spin/Empty programme is selected, press the Spin button to set " ", the
programme is then defined as Empty ; If " " is not set, the programme is defined as Spin .
– When the Empty programme has ended, and " " appears on the display field, it
means the whole process is finished.
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In addition to the programme if required
and hold
symbol is displayed.
and hold down for 5 seconds until
symbol flashes,
+
Press Spin and 1 step Release the
hold and clockwise button to find
the number
Information
signals
1 step set volume* Set to Off
clockwise
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