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.
Intended use After-sales service ..28 Intended use Consumption rates ..29 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for Consumption values table .
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.
Environmental protection Cut through the mains cable Do not let children touch the ■ and remove it, along with hot washing machine door. plug. Destroy the lock on the ■ washing machine door. Environmental Warning Risk of suffocation! protection Children may become wrapped Packaging/used appliance in packaging/film or packing E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n...
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 Insert mains plug. Turn the tap on. Sort the laundry. Open the washing machine door. -------- Select the Maximum load is...
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 8 Washing machine door with door handle 0 Operating/display panel ~ Page 9 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel (08 °C (Temperature), 0 (spin speed) X! Start/Reload for starting, interrupting and 5 (Ready in) time for changing programme (adding laundry) and cancelling a programme. settings. `Programme selector for selecting the Overview of all programme default settings programme and for switching the machine on and ~ Page 15 off.
Laundry Some examples of levels of soiling: Laundry – light: Do not prewash; if necessary, select the additional P repare the laundry programme setting L a u n d r y SpeedPerfect. Caution! – normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics – heavy: Load less laundry, select a programme with prewash.
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/Instructions Settings Name of the programme max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suitable selectable temperature in °C...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings h Í Wool Max. 2 kg Hand- or machine-washable fabrics that are made of wool or contain wool; cold - 40 °C particularly gentle washing programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with - - - ... 800 rpm longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution) Notes Wool is of animal origin, e.g.
Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings K Outdoor Max. 2 kg Weather, sport and outdoor textiles also with climate protection membrane. cold - 40 °C Notes - - - ... 800 rpm Use special detergent suitable for machine-washing; add the correct dos- ■...
Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 12 Programme default settings Ready in The respective programme duration is The temperature, spin speed and displayed by selecting the programme. P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme duration (Ready in time) for all programmes are preset at the The programme duration is...
Additional programme settings Press the ! Start/Reload button. Preparing the washing The preselected time continues to machine run. Notes Never switch on a damaged ■ washing machine! Inform customer service!~ Page 28 ■ Additional programme Insert mains plug. settings Turn the tap on. Open the washing machine door.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. default settings ■ Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during You can use the displayed programme the spin cycle. Individual laundry presettings or adjust them. items may cause an unbalanced To do this, repeatedly press the load.
Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Add detergent and/or care products. and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with Dispenser I Detergent for prewash the surfaces of the washing machine.
Operating the appliance Childproof lock Notes For safety reasons, the washing ■ You can lock the washing machine to machine door remains locked when prevent the functions you have set from the water level or temperature is being changed inadvertently. To do this, high, or while the drum is rotating, activate the childproof lock when the and it is not possible to add laundry...
Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse Turn off the tap. Not required for Aqua-Stop models. hold Contents of package ~ Page 31 Notes - - - appears in the display panel and the ! Start/Reload button indicator light – Do not leave any items of laundry flashes.
Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate setting mode for the signal volume turn to Off hold down the button and turn one Press and hold the button for approx.
Sensors If the interruption causes the Sensors programme to be extended, the dot on the display flashes. A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the type of fabric and the load.
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Push in the detergent drawer. panel Leave the detergent drawer open Note: so that any residual water can Wipe the housing and the control ■ evaporate. panel with a soft, damp cloth. Remove the detergent residue ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Carefully unscrew the pump cover. Filter in the water supply Clean the interior, pump cover blocked thread and pump housing. The impeller in the detergent solution First, reduce the water pressure in the pump must be able to rotate. supply hose: Turn off the tap.
Faults and what to do about them. Do not reach into the drum while it is Faults and what to do rotating. Wait until the drum has stopped rotating. about them. Caution! Emergency release Water damage F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . e.g.
Faults and what to do about them. Display Cause/Remedy ~ flashes: Mains voltage too low ~ Page 22 ~ flashes: Undervoltage during the washing programme. The programme duration is extended. ~ Page 22 Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait for five seconds and switch it back on again. If the indicator appears again, call the after-sales service ~ Page 28 Faults and what to do about them.
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Run the Î Cottons 90 °C programme without laundry. Use standard deter- machine. gent for this. x symbol flashes. Foam Too much detergent used? may escape from the Mix one tablespoonful of fabric softener with ½...
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 (see section, Faults and what to do about them) ~ Page 25, 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 (approximate information) Programme Load Energy consumption* Water consumption* Programme duration* Cottons 20 °C 6 kg 0.23 kWh 66 l Cottons 40 °C 6 kg...
Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with reg- Load Approximate pro- ulation...
Positioning and connecting Also required for connection of the Positioning and water drainage hose to a siphon: connecting 1 hose clip Ø 24–40 mm (DIY store) is also required for connection Included with the appliance to a siphon. Connecting the water P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g ~ Page 34 Check the washing machine for...
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Caution! Damage to the appliance kitchenette Frozen hoses may crack/burst. ■ Do not install the washing machine Warning in areas exposed to frost and/or Danger of death! outdoors. Danger of death if live parts are If the washing machine is raised by touched.
Positioning and connecting Take the hoses out of the holders. Hose and cable lengths Take hoses out of the elbow and remove elbow. Connection on left side Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the mains cable from the holders.
Positioning and connecting Water connection Optimum water pressure in the mains: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar) When the tap is open, the water flow Warning ■ is at least 8 l/min. Risk of electric shock! If the water pressure is higher than Danger of death if live parts are coming ■...
Positioning and connecting Drainage into a siphon Notes Do not kink the water drain hose or ■ The connection point must be secured put strain on it lengthways. using a hose clamp with a diameter of Height difference between the ■...
Positioning and connecting Tighten the lock nut against the The earthing system is properly ■ housing. installed. In doing so, hold the foot tight and The mains cable is only replaced by ■ do not adjust its height. a qualified electrician (if this is necessary).
Positioning and connecting Add standard detergent to Insert all 4 sleeves. dispenser II according Clamp the mains cable on the to manufacturer’s instructions for holders. Insert and tighten the bolts. light soiling. To prevent frothing, use only Note: half the recommended amount of detergent.
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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 *9001033254* 9001033254 (9503)