Siemens WU12UT61ES User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WU12UT61ES User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WU12UT61ES User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 7 Display ........   20 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Buttons ........   23 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9 Programmes .......    24 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories......
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   33 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 33 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 33 15 Basic settings......   34 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 34 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 35 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    35 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 35 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 35...
  • 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. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. 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.
  • Page 6 en Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts. ▶ Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance. ▶ 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.
  • 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 Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At lower temperatures, the appli- with the appliance. ance consumes less energy.
  • 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 28 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 Kitchen unit Only install the the appliance. appliance under- Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ neath a continu- ance anywhere that is liable to ex- ous worktop that perience frost or outdoors.
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Pull the hoses out of the holders. Remove the 4 sleeves. Unscrew and remove Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the 4 cover caps. Remove the power cable from the holder.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en ATTENTION! 4.5 Connecting the appliance When draining, the water outlet hose Connecting water inlet hoses is subject to water pressure and may come loose from the installed con- Connect the water inlet hose for nection point. hot water and cold water to the ap- Secure the water outlet hose ▶...
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against 4.6 Aligning the appliance the housing using a WAF 17 In order to reduce noise and vibra- wrench. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly. Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF 17 wrench by turning it in a clock- wise direction.
  • 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. Maintenance flap for the drain Transit bolts → Page 13 pump → Page 36 Door...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 30 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.
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en Pour washing powder into com- first time 6 Before using for the partment 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 Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 10h  "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 23 9,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation More information Start/Pause Start, cancel or pause ¡ Lights up: The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused. ¡ Flashes: The programme can be star- ted or continued. Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status – –  – –...
  • Page 22 en Display Display Designation More information ⁠ Voltage control Flashes: The programme has been system paused because of impermissible voltage drops. The voltage is permissible again and the programme will continue. Note: The programme duration is exten- ded. Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and can- not be opened.
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information inicio/pausa ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- +carga (Start/Re- gramme. ¡ Cancel load+Pause) ¡ Pause vario Speed ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
  • Page 24: Programmes

    en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) algodón / al- Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen godão or blended fabrics. (Cottons) Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate vario Speed.
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1200 rpm delicado/seda Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicate/Silk) 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 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) camisas/busi- Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- ness ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. (Shirts) Tip: In order to avoid creasing in your laundry, you can activate menos  . The laundry is only given a short spin and can be removed while still dripping wet.
  • Page 27: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1200 rpm prendas os- Wash dark-coloured and colour-intense items made curas / roupa from cotton or easy-care fabric, e.g. jeans. escura Turn laundry inside-out before washing. (Dark Wash) Use liquid detergent. Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 28: Preparing The Laundry

    QR code in the table of Remove all items from any pock- ▶ contents or on siemens-home.bsh- ets in your laundry before using group.com . the appliance. To protect your appliance and the ▶...
  • Page 29: Detergents And Care

    ¡ You can find further information in out automatically. the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table 13.2 Setting a programme of contents or on siemens- home.bsh-group.com . Turn the programme selector and ¡ Observe the information on safety set the required programme.
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Programme Settings

    en operation Press down on the insert and re- 13.3 Adjusting the pro- move the detergent drawer. gramme settings Requirement: A programme has been set. → "Setting a programme", Page 29 Adjust the programme settings. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 23 Note: The programme settings are not saved permanently for the pro- gramme.
  • Page 31: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    operation en Slide the measuring aid forwards. 13.8 Starting the programme Requirement: A programme is set. → "Setting a programme", Page 29 Press inicio/pausa+carga. ▶ a The drum rotates and load detec- tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum.
  • Page 32: Adding Laundry

    en operation To pause the programme, after ap- 13.13 Resuming the pro- prox. 10 minutes, press inicio/ gramme when the pro- pausa+carga. gramme status is Rinse To resume the programme, after Hold the desired soaking time, press inicio/pausa+carga. Requirements ¡ Rinse Stop is activated. 13.11 Adding laundry → "Buttons", Page 23 ¡...
  • Page 33: 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 seg ▶ buttons for approx. 3 seconds. a The display shows a The controls are locked. a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off and in the event of a...
  • Page 34: 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 35: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on siemens-home.bsh- group.com .
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the insert upwards. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Push in the detergent drawer. then dry them. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g.
  • Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large container CAUTION - Risk of scalding! under the opening. 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 38 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 36 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 17 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! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 15 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:92 /- 01" The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶ jammed. Water level measurement system is defective. Note: With the error message, the appliance starts a draining process.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 50 "E:30/-20" Solenoid valve defective. Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 50 Detergent dosage is too high. Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot The temperature is too high. be opened. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 32 ▶ Water level is too high. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 24 Power failure.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶ ing. into the appliance. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. Water is not flowing You have not pressed inicio/pausa+carga.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Residual water is Insert in compartment is blocked. present in the com- → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 35 ▶ partment Vibrations and move- Appliance is not correctly aligned. ment of the appliance → "Aligning the appliance", Page 16 ▶...
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted does not start. the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not A low spin speed is selected. satisfactory. The laun- The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher ▶ dry is too wet/too spin speed. damp. Start the  programme.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Water outlet hose is not connected correctly. the water outlet hose. Connect the water outlet hose correctly. ▶ → "Water outlet connection types", Page 15 Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance.
  • Page 49: Emergency Release

    Page 12 and in the digital instruction manual by → "Starting an empty washing scanning the QR code in the table of cycle", Page 19. contents or on siemens-home.bsh- group.com . Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose. Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 50: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
  • Page 51: Consumption Values For Cold Water

    Consumption values for cold water en 20 Consumption values for cold water The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values given for programs other than the eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
  • Page 52: Consumption Values For Hot Water

    en  Technical data 20.1 Consumption values for hot water Measured values for appliances with hot water supply (inlet temperature of 55 °C) Programme Load Pro- Energy Water Max- Spin Resid- (kg) gramm con- con- imum speed e dura- sump- sump- temper- (rpm) mois- tion...
  • Page 53: Technical Data

    Technical data en This product contains light sources from energy efficiency class F. These light sources are available as a spare part and must only be replaced by trained specialist staff. You can find more information about your model online at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ .
  • Page 56 Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001665541* 9001665541 (020513)

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