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 while Ri s k of i n j u ry! Safety instructions ■ it is still turning may cause hand injuries. 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.
Safety instructions Safety for children Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Detergents and care products Risk of death! may be poisonous if There is a risk of death or consumed. ■ injury if children play with the Keep detergents and care appliance.
Environmental protection Tips on economical use Environmental protection Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for each programme. Packaging/used appliance Overview of programmes ~: E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Supplementary sheet for the Dispose of packaging in an operating and installation...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Appliance 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 Operating/Touch-Display Loading door Service flap...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Programmes that can be selected Overview of programmes ~: Supplementary sheet for the operating and installation instructions. 0 Touch-Display 8 Start/Pause button Touch I button to start, interrupt (e.g. reload washing) and cancel the programme.
Getting to know the appliance Touch-Display Display Setting Soaking Programme default settings õ Rinse plus Speed ¦ Prewash Water plus Easy iron æ Memory programme â Display Setting Description Silent wash/basic settings ç Ž - 90°C Temperature Temperature that can be set in °C Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence) Ž...
Laundry – Stains: Remove/pretreat stains Laundry while they are fresh. First, dab the stain with soapy water/do not rub. P reparing the laundry Then wash the items of laundry with the appropriate programme. L a u n d r y Stubborn/dried-in stains can Caution! sometimes only be removed with...
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...
Programme default settings After selecting a programme, the Programme default programme duration is displayed, e.g. 1:51 (in h:min (hours:minutes)). settings Before the programme starts, you can You can change the default settings for move the time at which 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 selected programmes.
Additional programme settings i-Dos setting M i-Dos for fabric softener Adjustment values for dosage quantities Your appliance has an intelligent dosing Light: system for liquid detergent and fabric For slightly soft laundry softener. Medium: The appliance doses your detergent For laundry with a medium level of and fabric softener automatically in softness most programmes.
Additional programme settings Prewash Rinse plus For heavily soiled laundry. Settings that can be selected: + 1 rinse Notes + 2 rinses If intelligent dosage is selected, the ■ + 3 rinses detergent will be dispensed automatically for the prewash and Additional rinse cycles depending on the main wash.
Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance/ Operating the selecting a programme appliance Press the # button till the indicator Preparing the appliance lamp lights up, release the button. The O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e appliance is switched on.
Operating the appliance Selecting the programme additional settings By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry. The settings can be selected or deselected depending on the Measuring and adding programme progress. detergent and care products The indicator lamp for the button lights up if a setting is actived.
Operating the appliance Childlock If the following appears on the Touch- Display: (w 3 sec) The symbol Œ disappears, reloading ■ You can lock the appliance to prevent is possible. the functions you have set from being The symbol Œ lights up, reloading is ■...
Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in hold ■ the drum. They may shrink in the next wash or discolour another item. The I button flashes on the Touch- Remove any foreign objects from the Display, and the preset spin speed and ■...
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 Everyday use Topping up the detergent/ fabric softener: Displays: If the display for the selected intelligent dosing flashes, this means that the amount of detergent or fabric softener in the dispenser is below the minimum fill level. The content is sufficient for approx.
Intelligent dosing system Below is an example of detergent Changing the basic dosages: dosages on a packaging label: Touch and hold the corresponding ß i-Dos or M i-Dos button for Degree of soil- approx. 3 seconds. The preset basic ing → dosage will appear in the Touch- Water hard- Display.
Appliance settings Caution! Appliance settings Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for Automatic switch-off pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s prewash sprays, etc.) may cause If the appliance is not operated for a damage if they come into contact with prolonged period (approx.
Sensors Possible setting values: Switching the drum-care information signal on/off quiet You can touch position 4 and use the + medium button to switch the ä Drum Clean loud information signal on or off, e.g. š - ‚. very loud Button signal You can touch position 2 and use the + button to adjust the volume of the...
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Descaling should not be necessary if maintenance 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 Risk of death! descaling agent.
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Cleaning and maintenance – Do not clean the cover in the dishwasher and do not immerse it in water. d) Then push the sealing plugs back in completely. – Protect the rear drawer connector Cleaning the dispensers/detergent against water, detergent or fabric- drawer: softener residue;...
Cleaning and maintenance Drain pump is blocked Turn the tap off to prevent more Note: water from flowing in and to ensure that it is drained via the pump. Warning Risk of scalding! Close the service flap. When you wash at high temperatures, the water gets very hot.
Faults and what to do about them Filter in the water supply is Faults and what to do blocked about them Release water pressure in the supply Emergency release hose: 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 a) Turn off the tap.
Faults and what to do about them Information on the Touch-Display Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + signal: The door was opened and the water level is too high. Œ ■ Close the door, continue the programme with I button or select q Rinse/Spin 0.
Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ appliance. Tighten the screw fitting on the supply hose. ■ The appliance is not filling Programme does not start? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The spin cycle runs sev- Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance. eral times. The programme is taking Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal- ■...
After-sales service After-sales service Technical data If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, Dimensions: A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e T e c h n i c a l d a t a (~ "Faults and what to do about them"...
Positioning and connecting 8 Water inlet hose on aquaStop Positioning and models connecting @ Water outlet hose H Elbow for securing the water outlet hose* Standard accessories P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g P Cold water inlet hose on Standard/Aqua-Secure models Check the appliance for transport...
Positioning and connecting Installation on a platform with Caution! Water damage drawer The connection points for the water Platform order no.: WMZ 20490, WZ supply hose and water drain hose are 20490, WZ 20510, WZ 20520 under high water pressure. To prevent leaks and water damage, you must follow the instructions in this section.
Positioning and connecting Keep the screws and sleeves in Hose and cable lengths Note: a safe place. 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 – Model: AquaSecure Notes Only operate the appliance using ■ cold mains water. Do not connect the appliance to the ■ mixer tap of an unpressurised hot- water boiler. Do not use a used supply hose. Only ■...
Positioning and connecting Alignment 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 may be Incorrect levelling may result in intense sucked back into the appliance and may noise, vibrations and “wandering”.
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Before washing for the first time Warning The appliance was thoroughly tested Risk of death! before leaving the factory. To remove There is a risk of electric shock if you any water that may be left over from the touch live components.
Aqua-Stop warranty Transportation Pour approx. 1 litre of water into left- ■ hand compartment, select the e.g. when moving home q Rinse/Spin 0 programme or and start. Preparatory work: This will prevent detergent from Turn off the water tap. flowing straight into the drain during Reduce the water pressure in the the next wash.
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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.bsh-group.com *9001075507* 9001075507 (9611)