Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Siemens washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
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Safety instructions Cut through the mains cable Warning ■ and remove it, along with Eye/skin irritation! plug. Detergents and care products Destroy the lock on the may cause irritation if they ■ washing machine door. come into contact with the eyes or skin.
Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 10 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected Packaging/used appliance programmes. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n The more indicator lights light up, Dispose of packaging in an the higher the programme's...
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 Open the door. To switch on, press Select a plug. Turn on the the # button.
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 22 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive P Child lock (w 3 sec.) Note: (except for the main switch) and only to prevent the set functions from need to be pressed lightly. being changed accidentally: Press and hold the Finish in 0 + and - button at the same time for ( Main switch...
Laundry Sorting laundry Further information Fault display: Sort your laundry according to the care instructions and manufacturer's E: - - ~ Page 34 information on the care labels, Signal setting: depending on: 0 - 4 ~ Page 28 Type of fabric/fibre ■...
Detergent Detergent Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light C orrect selection of detergent ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- D e t e r g e n t gent quantity as ing has taken on some body The care label is crucial for selecting per the recom- odour, e.g.: the correct detergent, temperature and...
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 Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is Temperature that can be selected (Ž= suitable.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Mixed Fabrics Ñ Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C $, 0 - 1600** rpm ecoPerfect ¦ , speedPerfect G , Prewash !, Water Plus 0, Less Ironing æ...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Rinse/Spin ½/0 Extra rinse/spin with selectable speed Note: The Water Plus 0 button is set by default for this pro- $, 0 - 1600** rpm gramme. If you require a spin cycle only, press the button to de- Less Ironing æ...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Hygiene Max. 7,5 kg/4* kg Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen Ž - 60 °C Note: Particularly suited to washing items that need to be hy- $, 0 - 1600** rpm gienically clean and especially kind to sensitive skin thanks to the ecoPerfect ¦...
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Shirts (Business) k Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres Ž - 60 °C or blended fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Notes ecoPerfect ¦ , speedPerfect G , Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the Less Iron- ■...
Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that has been selected. settings Finish in 0 The default programme settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed in the display panel after selecting the programme.
Operating the appliance Prewash ! Connect the mains plug. Turn on the water tap. Open the door. Check that the drum is completely For heavily soiled laundry. drained. Drain if necessary. Notes If intelligent dosage is selected, the ■ detergent will be dispensed automatically for the prewash and the main wash.
Operating the appliance door and after starting the programme. Measure and add detergent The light switches off automatically. and care products Placing laundry into the drum The washing machine doses your detergent and fabric softener automatically in most programmes. Warning Danger of death! The intelligent dosage has been preset Items of laundry pretreated with...
Operating the appliance Default programme settings You can lock the washing machine to ~ Page 19 prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently. To do this, activate the childproof lock. Select additional programme settings To activate/deactivate, press and hold the Finish in 0 - and + buttons at the By selecting additional settings, you can same time for approx.
Operating the appliance For safety reasons, the door remains Removing laundry/switching ■ locked when the water level or off the appliance temperature is high, or while the drum is turning, and it is not possible Open the door and remove the to add laundry during this time.
Intelligent dosing system Notes Intelligent dosing Only use easy-pour liquid products ■ system that the manufacturer recommends adding to the detergent drawer. Do not mix different liquid Intelligent dosing system in ■ detergents. If changing your liquid I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m the detergent drawer detergent (type, manufacturer, etc.), empty the dispenser completely and...
Intelligent dosing system If intelligent dosagei-Dos ô or i- and i-Dos ô are saved for each ■ Dos i has been selected, the programme until they are changed corresponding indicator lights up. again, even if the washing machine is If intelligent dosage has not been switched off.
Intelligent dosing system Below is an example of detergent Set the required basic dosage using dosages on a packaging label: the Finish in 0 - or + buttons. The setting is activated without Degree of soil- needing to be confirmed. You can ing →...
Appliance settings You will need to activate the setting Notes mode in order to change these settings. When dosing all detergents, ■ cleaning aids and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's instructions. If dosing detergent manually, do not ■ add additional detergent to the intelligent dosage dispenser (set intelligent dosage to "off"...
Sensors turn the automatic switch-off function on Place large and small items of Note: or off. laundry evenly in the drum. ~ Page 35 Exit setting mode or: Switching the drum-care information signal on/off Cleaning and maintenance depending on the model With the programme selector in position Warning 5, press the Finish in 0 + or - button to...
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control b) Pull the catch (A) on the back of the drawer handle (in the centre panel at the bottom) slightly towards you. This unlocks the drawer Wipe the housing and the control ■ handle (B), which you can then panel with a soft, damp cloth.
Cleaning and maintenance d) Carefully remove the drawer f) Dry the drawer and the cover and cover. put them back together. g) Push the drawer handle back in from above until you feel it click in place. h) Clean the inside of the detergent- drawer housing.
Cleaning and maintenance Take the drain hose out of the The drain hose at the siphon retainer. is blocked Remove the sealing cap and pour the water out into a suitable Switch off the appliance. Pull out the container. mains plug. Replace the sealing cap and place Loosen the hose clamp.
Faults and what to do about them. For standard and Aqua-Secure Caution! models, clean the filter on the rear of Water damage the appliance: Any escaping water may cause water Remove the hose from the rear of damage. the appliance. Do not open the door if water can be Use pliers to remove the filter and seen through the glass.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy - P - and Ï The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. - P - The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking out. Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the Ü...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy The programme is taking Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal- ■ longer than usual. ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection is system active – a rinse cycle has been ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy - P - and Ï appear in the The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. display panel when the cycle is paused. If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and on again) or a repair is required: Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy consump- Water consump- Programme dura- tion*...
Technical data Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with the (EU) directive no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature + button Load Approximate programme du- ration ü Cottons + ú + ü ecoPerfect ¦ 9 kg 4 3/4 h ü Cottons + ú + ü ecoPerfect ¦ 4,5 kg 4 1/2 h ü...
Positioning and connecting P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- Positioning and Secure models connecting *depending on the model Included with the appliance In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g diameter, available from specialist Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting leaks and water damage, you must Installing the appliance in a follow the instructions in this section. kitchenette Notes Warning In addition to the safety information ■ Danger of death! listed here, the local water and There is a risk of electric shock if you electricity supplier may have special touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales service: An extension for Aqua-Stop or cold ■...
Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Open the water tap carefully, Note: ■ by hand. If the screw connections checking the leak tightness of the are tightened too much with a tool connection points. The screw (pliers), the thread may be connection is under mains water damaged.
Positioning and connecting In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing. Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24 - 40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
Positioning and connecting The mains cable is only replaced by Open the detergent drawer. ■ a qualified electrician (if this is Pour approx. 1 litre of water into necessary). Replacement mains compartment É È. cables are available from the after- Pour standard detergent into sales service.
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Positioning and connecting Use a screwdriver if necessary. Insert all four sleeves. Clip the mains cable securely in the holders. Insert and tighten the screws. Before switching on the appliance again: Notes Always remove the transport braces. ■ To prevent unused detergent from ■...
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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 *9001114595* 9001114595 (9505)