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Intended use
Your washing machine
Congratulations
You have opted for a modern, high quality
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for use in the household only,
domestic appliance manufactured by Siemens. The washing
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for the washing of machine washable textiles
machine is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.
in a detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly
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to be operated with cold drinking water and
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web
site: http://www.siemens international.com or contact our customer
service centres.
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
machine!
- Keep pets away from the washing machine!
Contents
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Intended use
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Programmes
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Set and adjust programme
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Washing
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After washing
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Individual settings
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Important information
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Overview of programmes
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Safety instructions
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Programmes
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Consumption values
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Detailed programme overview > Page 7.
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Care
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Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
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Information on the display panel
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irrespective of the selected programme and programme
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Maintenance
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progress.
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What to do if ...
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Cottons
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Cottons Eco j
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Hard wearing textiles
PowerWash 60'
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Easy Care A
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easy care textiles
Mix zx
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different types of washing
Delicate/Silk q
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delicate washable textiles
Protection of the environment/
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Wool U
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hand /machine washablewool
Conservation tips
Rinse K
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extra rinse with spin
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular
Spin B
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extra spin with selectable spin speed
programme.
b Empty
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the rinsing water with D
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
(Rinse stop = without final spin)
- Instead of Cottons
90 °C programme, select
C Low Spin
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washing washed by hand at reduced
Cottons Eco j 60 °C and additional function Intensive
v
.
spin speed
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy
Á Super 15'
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short programme
consumption.
; Outdoor
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weather, sport and outdoor
- Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and water hardness.
textiles > Page 6
- If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed
â Shirts/Business
.
non iron shirts
according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
Easy Care Plus
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dark textiles
Before washing for the first time,
Preparation
wash once without any washing -> Page 6.
Sorting and inserting the washing
Correct installation according to separate
Installation instructions.
Follow 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 maximum load -> Page 7.
- Never use a damaged machine.
Follow Important instructions -> Page 6!
- Inform customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing! Close the washing machine
Connecting the mains plug
door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the
loading door and rubber seal.
Make sure your hands are dry.
Add detergent and care product
Take hold of the plug only.
Turning the tap on
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent: Pour liquid detergent into
the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: Caution when opening the detergent drawer!
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), Page 9.
Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner
bleach, stain remover
with water. This prevents blockages.
Compartment
2
: Fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre wash
Set and adjust programme
For additional functions and option
buttons see individual settings
Programme selector
Display panel/
Additional
Start/
Option buttons
functions
Pause
Select
Start/Pause M
All buttons are sensitive
and a gentle tap is
adequate!
If the option buttons are
touched for longer, the
Programme selector for
Å - 90º
ºC (Temp.)
setting options run
Select the temperature (Å = cold)
switching the machine on
automatically!
and off and for selecting
Select the spin speed (* depending on model)
D - 1600*
B (rpm.)
the programme. Can be
or D (Rinse hold = without final spin)
rotated in either direction.
W (Finish in)
1 - 24h
Programme ends in ...
Status displays
Programme progress displays:
Q K B -0-
Washing, Rinse, Spin, End
Washing
Removing the laundry
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
If D (Rinse stop = without final spin) is active: Select the
spin speed or set programme selector to b Empty or
Spin B. Select Start/Pause M.
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer with
compartments I, II,
2
Turing the tap off
Washing machine door
Information on Aqua Stop
-> Installation instructions -> Page 7.
Control panel
Switching off
Meter accordingly:
Door handle
Set programme selector to Off.
End of programme when ...
... Start/Pause M flashes.
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Change programme ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
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- Reselect programme.
-> Page 5.
- Select Start/Pause M.
Cancel programme ...
M
- Select Start/Pause
.
2
- If required, top up washing (do not leave the door open
for too long as water from the washing could run out of
the open door)
Service flap
- Select Start/Pause
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... or terminate
Programmes with high temperature:
Washing
- Cool washing: Select Rinse K.
- Select Start/Pause M.
Programmes at lower temperature:
- Select Spin B or b Empty .
- Select Start/Pause M.
Individual settings
Important information
Protecting the laundry and the machine
F
F
Option buttons
- Empty pockets.
You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected
- Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
programme is running. Effects dependent on the programme progress.
- Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
ºC (Temp.)
- Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
- Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature
- Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
which can be selected depends on the set programme.
B (rpm.)
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn on the tap, add approximately 1 litre of water and
You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected
then ½ a measuring cup of detergent into compartment II. Set the Easy Care
depends on the set programme.
programme and select Start/Pause.M When the programme has finished, set the programme
W (Finish in)
selector to OFF.
The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme. The programme
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
start can be delayed before the programme begins. The Finish in time can be set in hour steps
up to maximum 24h. Keep pressing the W (Finish in) button until the required number of hours
is indicated (h=hour). Select Start/Pause M.
Light
F
F
Additional functions
see also programme overview
Intensive
v
Extend the washing time for a more intensive washing of heavily
intense
soiled items.
Prewash P
For heavily soiled washing. Prewash at max. 30 °C.
Soaking
Anticrease
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's
spin - residual moisture in the washing increased slightly.
instructions. Set the Cottons Æ 30 °C programme and select Start/Pause M. After
Extra Rinse K
Additional rinse cycle, extended washing time. For areas with
approximately 10 minutes, select Start/Pause M. After the required soaking time, select
very soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing result.
Start/Pause M again to continue or change the programme.
F
F
Start/Pause M
Starching
For starting or interrupting the programme.
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Add starch to the fabric
F
F
Signal
softener compartment
Dyeing/bleaching
1. Start signal mode
Dye in small quantities only. Salt can corrode stainless steel.
Observe the dye manufacturer's specifications.
Do not bleach laundry in the washing machine.
Outdoor
Set to d
+
1 step to right
keep selected
1 step to right
release
Special detergents suitable for a machine wash available in particular from specialist sports
and
shops. Dose detergent according to manufacturers' specifications. Fill dispenser II with special
Button signals
Information signals
detergent for outdoor textiles. Turn the programme selector to ; Outdoor. Select
temperature. Select Start/Pause M.
2. Set volume for ...
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power failure
direct
Set volume *
1 step to right
Set volume *
Set to d
* If required, select repeatedly
* If required, select repeatedly
A
60 °C
Wash new items separately.
Do not prewash.
X
If required, pretreat stains. Select Intensive
additional function.
Load less washing. Prewash.
X
If required, pretreat stains. Select Intensive
additional function.
Load laundry of the same colour
Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
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in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Washing must not be treated with fabric softener.
The programme continues to run when the power has been
restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the washing
machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of scalding.
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot.
If possible, leave it to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Do not open the washing machine door if water can
be seen through the glass.
- Set the programme selector to OFF and disconnect the mains
plug.
- Drain the detergent solution -> page 10.
- Pull the emergency release with a tool and release. The washing
machine door can then be opened.
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Summary of Contents for Siemens WM12S441ME
- Page 1 If D (Rinse stop = without final spin) is active: Select the Option buttons - Empty pockets. spin speed or set programme selector to b Empty or domestic appliance manufactured by Siemens. The washing Installation instructions. for the washing of machine washable textiles Follow manufacturer's care information! You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected - Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
- Page 2 Risk of electric shock Risk of scalding. Safety instructions Care Maintenance What to do if ... Allow the detergent solution to cool down. Disconnect the mains plug. Risk of explosion. No solvents. Turn off the tap. Machine housing, control panel Water is leaking out.