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Intended use
Your washing machine
Congratulations You have opted for a modern, high-quality
for use in the household only,
domestic appliance manufactured by Siemens. This washing
for machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool
machine is distinguished by its economical water and energy
in detergent solution,
consumption.
to be operated with cold drinking water and commer-
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly
cially available detergents and care products which are
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
suitable for use in washing machines.
The washing machine may be operated by children
Further information on: www.siemens-home.com
from 8 years of age, by persons who have limited phy-
sical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons who
have inadequate experience or knowledge, provided
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
they are supervised or have been instructed by a res-
ponsible person.
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with
environmental guidelines.
.
– Do not leave children unattended near the
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive
washing machine.
2012/19/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
– Children must not play with the appliance.
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
– Children must not perform any cleaning or
reuse of used appliances.
maintenance work without supervision!
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Contents
Page
Programmes
Intended use .......................................................................................1
Detailed overview of programmes
page 7.
Programmes .......................................................................................1
Setting and adjusting the programme ...........................................3
Bomuld (Cottons)
hard-wearing fabrics
Washing ...........................................................................................3/4
Skyl (Rinse)
with subsequent spin cycle
After washing ......................................................................................4
Individual settings ..............................................................................5
Centrifugering (Spin)/
laundry washed by hand,
Udpumpning (Empty)
the rinsing water
Important information ........................................................................6
Overview of programmes ................................................................7
Uld/håndvask (wool)
hand/machine-washable textiles
Safety instructions .............................................................................8
Finvask/Silke
delicate washable fabrics
Consumption values .........................................................................8
(Delicate/Silk)
Before washing for the first time/Care ..........................................9
Mix
Different types of laundry
Information on the display panel ....................................................9
Maintenance .................................................................................... 10
Hygiejne (Sensitiv)
Hard-wearing fabrics
What to do if... .................................................................................. 11
Strygelet (Easy-Care)
easy-care fabrics
Environmental protection/Conservation tips
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of laundry for
the particular programme.
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
– The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the textiles.
The temperatures in the machine may deviate from this so that you get
the optimum mix of energy-saving and washing results.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and water hardness.
–
If the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble drier, select the spin
speed according to the tumble drier manufacturer's instructions.
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Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Wash once without any laundry
Correct installation according to the
Sorting and loading laundry
separate Installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Checking the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load
– Never use a damaged machine.
Observe the important information
– Inform the after-sales service.
Insert large and small items of laundry.
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry
Connecting the mains
between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
plug
Add detergent and care products
Make sure your hands are dry.
Take hold of the plug only.
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Turning the tap on
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,
Dilute thick fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
bleach, stain remover
This prevents blockages.
Compartment
: Fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre-wash
Setting and adjusting programmes
Additional function
page 5.
Programme selector
Display
Additional
Start
function
Funktions
- - - - -
*
(spin speed)
Select the spin speed (* depending on the model)
Programme selector for
switching the machine on
-
(Finished in)
Programme end after
and off and for selecting
Status indicators
Programme status indicators:
the programme. Can be
turned in either direction.
Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end
Childproof lock
page 5
2
Washing
Removing the washing
page 9.
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent
drawer open so that any residual water can
Detergent drawer with
evaporate.
page 7.
compartments I, II,
Turning the tap off
page 6.
Washing machine door
Not required for AquaStop models
Installation Instructions, page 7.
Control panel
Washing machine
Switching off
door handle
Measure accordingly:
Turn the programme selector to Off (Fra).
1
Individual settings,
End of programme when ...
...
appears on the display panel.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
3
– Cool washing: Select Rinse (Skyl).
– Select Start
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– Select Spin (Centrifugering)/Empty (Udpumpning).
– Select Start
Service flap
2
Changing the programme, if ...
Select Start
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Select Start
beginning.
Washing
3
Individual settings
Additional functions
and overview of programmes, see page 7.
speed Perfect
For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that
of the standard programme. Maximum load
Programme overview, page 7.
Extra Rinse
Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for further
enhancing the spin result.
Childproof lock
Hinweise
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have
on the display panel
set from being changed inadvertently.
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and hold the
Start/Pause
button for approx. 5 seconds.
Note: The childproof lock can remain activated until you wish to start
the next programme, even after switching off the machine.
Then you can deactivate the childproof lock before starting the
programme and activate it again as necessary once the programme
has started.
Start
To start, pause and continue the programme and to activate/deactivate the childproof lock.
.
.
. The new programme starts from the
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Important information
Protecting the washing and the machine
– When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives and cleaning agents, always check the
manufacturer's instructions.
– Empty pockets.
– Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Washing with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light
Do not pre-wash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select programme
Cottons (Bomuld) eco
.
heavy
Load less washing.
Select programme Cottons (Bomuld) eco
.
Starching
Washing must not be treated with fabric softener
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour the starch in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions into fabric softener compartment
(rinse first
if necessary).
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel.
Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions! Do not use the washing machine for
bleaching clothes!
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Page 4: Programmes
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Page 5: Individual Settings
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
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Page 8: What To Do If
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