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Your new washing machine Note/tip Information about the optimum use of You have chosen a Siemens washing the appliance/any other useful machine. information. Please take a few minutes to read and 1. 2. 3. / a) b) c) become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine.
Safety instructions Warning Safety instructions Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high Electrical safety temperatures, there is a risk of scalding S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s if you come into contact with hot water Warning e.g.
Environmental protection Consult the retailer about appliance Warning ■ take back schemes Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may be Don’ts poisonous if consumed. Don’t dump the discarded Electronic ■ Keep detergents and care products out Equipment in the open or in any land of the reach of children.
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the maxi-...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer ~ Page 18 Controls/display elements Washing machine door with win- dow handle...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel 8 Start/Reload ! for starting, inter- ( ° C (Temperature), 0 (Spin rupting (f.e. adding/removing speed), 5 (Ready in) for chan- laundry) and cancelling a pro- ging the programme default set- gramme tings @ Programme selector for selecting Overview of all programme default a programme and for switching...
Laundry – Light: Do not prewash, select the Laundry speedPerfect ( setting if necessary P repare the laundry – Normal L a u n d r y – Heavy: Load less laundry, select Caution! a programme with prewash Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max. 2 kg : Wool Handwash Í Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or that contain cold - 40 °C wool; – – – ... 800 rpm particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution)
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max. 1 kg < Dessous For delicate, washable inner wear e.g. made of velvet, lace, Lycra, cold - 30 - 40 °C silk or satin –...
Programme default settings Press Start/Reload ! . (Spin speed) 0 After approx. ten minutes, press (Spin speed) Start/Reload ! . After the required soaking time, Depending on the programme press Start/Reload ! again to progress, you can change the spin continue or change the programme.
Additional programme settings After the start, the preselected time e.g. ecoPerfect ¦ 8 h is displayed and the time counts For saving energy with a washing result down to the start of the wash comparable to that of the standard programme.
Operating the appliance Select programme/switch on The indicator lamp for the button lights up if a setting is active. the appliance The settings are not saved when the If you have activated the child- appliance is switched off. Note: proof lock, you must first deactivate it Additional settings ~ Page 16 before you can set a programme.
Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause Measuring aid A* For liquid detergent damage if they come into contact with Compartment II Detergent for the the surfaces of the washing machine.
Operating the appliance The childproof lock can remain For models without a measuring aid, Note: pour the liquid detergent into the activated until you wish to start the next appropriate dispenser and place it in programme, even after switching off the the drum.
Operating the appliance Changing the programme Removing laundry/switching off the appliance If you have started the wrong pro- gramme by mistake, you can change Open the washing machine door the programme as follows: and remove the laundry. Press Start/Reload ! . Set the programme selector to off Select the other programme.
Sensors VoltMonitor Sensors The automatic voltage control system A utomatic load sensing detects unauthorised voltage drops S e n s o r s during the washing process. The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to Whenever there is an undervol- Note: each programme depending on the tage, the colon flashes on the Ready in...
Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú. Press and hold the 0 button and turn one Press and hold the button for position to the right.
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and mainte- Descaling should not be necessary if nance the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the Warning manufacturer's instructions for the C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! descaling agent.
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent solution pump Carefully unscrew the pump cover, residual water may leak out. blocked Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing. The Warning impeller in the detergent solution Risk of scalding! pump must be able to rotate. When you wash at high temperatures, Refit the pump cover and screw it on the water gets very hot.
Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon Filter in the water supply is is blocked blocked Switch off the appliance. Disconnect For this, first reduce the water pressure the mains plug. in the supply hose: Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully Turn off the water tap.
Faults and what to do about them if the laundry has to be removed, the Faults and what to do washing machine door can be opened about them as follows: Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. Emergency release Drain the water.
Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedial action The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature falls. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. If necessary, close the ■...
Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Water is leaking out. Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose. ■ No water supply. Start/Reload ! not pressed? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedial action The symbol x flashes Too much detergent used? ■ in the display panel. Foam Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre water and pour into may escape from the compartment II (not for outdoor fabrics, sportswear fabrics or those made detergent drawer.
After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot correct the fault yourself A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e ~ "Faults and what to do about them" on page 26 please contact our after- sales service.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme dura- tion* Cottons Î 20 °C 7 kg 0.21 kWh 68 l Cottons Î...
Technical data Mains connection: Technical data Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Dimensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 850 x 600 x 590 mm Nominal input 2300 W (Height x width x depth) Water pressure: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar)
Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and con- 0 Bag: necting Installation and operating ■ instructions Included with the appliance After-sales service location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting If the hose and mains cables are not Order no. WMZ 20490, ■ routed properly, there is a risk of WZ 20490 WZ 20510, WZ 20520 tripping and injury. On wooden joist floors, install the Note: Lay hoses and cables in such a way washing machine: that there is no risk of tripping.
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Take the hoses out of the holders. Right-hand connection ■ Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders.
Positioning and connecting Water inlet Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Observe the following when connecting – Model: AquaSecure the machine: Notes Only operate the washing machine ■ using cold mains water. Do not connect the machine to the ■...
Positioning and connecting Levelling Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics Level the appliance using a spirit level. If the end of the drain hose is immersed in the drained water, water Incorrect levelling may result in intense may be sucked back into the noise, vibrations and "wandering".
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Positioning and connecting Notes Grounding Instructions The mains voltage and voltage indi- ■ Warning cated on the washing machine Danger of death! (rating plate) are the same. Improper connection of the ground may The connected load and fuse result in electric shock. Have the required are specified on the rating appliance checked by a qualified plate.
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Maintenance – filter in the water supply ~ Page 25 time Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. The washing machine was thoroughly Drain the remaining detergent tested before leaving the factory. In solution.
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01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY siemens-home.com *9000968565* 9000968565 (9505)