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 energy consumption.
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 frontloading washing
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machines.
Environmental disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European
machine!
Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
- The appliance is not intended for use by young
(WEEE).
children or infirm persons without supervision.
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid return and
- Keep pets away from the washing machine!
recycling of waste appliances.
Contents
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Intended use
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Programmes
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Setting programme
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Washing
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After washing
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Programmes
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Individual settings
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For detailed overview of programmes see page 7.
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Important information
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cotton xg . . . . . . . . . . .
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Overview of programmes
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cotton xg intensive p
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hard wearing textiles
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Care
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cotton xg +prewash P
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Information to indicator lights
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easy care
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easy care textiles
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Maintenance
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delicates q
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delicate washable textiles
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What to do if ...
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wool
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hand/machine washable textiles
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Safety instructions
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drain
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the rinsing water
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Consumption values
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B
spin
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washing washed by hand
rinse K
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with subsequent spin cycle
Before washing for the first time,
Preparation
wash once without any washing. See 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 switch on a damaged machine!
Follow important instructions! -> Page 6!
- Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing! Close the washing machine
door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the
loading door and rubber seal.
Turn on water tap
Add detergent and care product
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions. Pour liquid detergent
Insert mains plug
into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
Dispenser I:
Detergent for prewash
With dry hands only!
Dispenser
2
:
Fabric softener, starch
Take hold of the plug only!
Dispenser II:
Detergent for main wash, fabric softener, bleaching
agent, stain remover
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.Prevents blockage of the overflow.
Set and adjust programme
Programme selector
Status
Additional
start
For additional functions see individual
displays
functions
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Select start/pause M
Programme selector for
switching the machine on
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated
d
start
Q
wash
K
rinse
B
spin
m
end
Removing washing
Washing
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer
Turn off tap
with dispensers I, II,
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Drum
Meter accordingly:
Fascia
Switch off
Door handle
Set programme selector to off.
End of programme when ...
... indicator light B flashes.
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Change programme ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
settings, page 5.
- Reselect programme.
- Select start/pause
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2
3
...or terminate
Service flap
Programmes with high temperature, first:
- Cool washing: Select rinse K.
in either direction.
Washing machine door remains locked.
- Select off.
B
- Select spin
or drain
Washing
M
- Select start/pause
Individual settings
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Additional functions
see also programme overview
quick I
Reduced wash time - only 2 rinse cycles. Suited for slightly
soiled laundry. Recommended load: up to a maximum of 3 kg.
K
Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for further
rinse +
improvement of the rinsing result.
F
F
start/pause M
For starting or interrupting the programme.
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b
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Important information
Protecting the washing and the machine
- Empty pockets.
- Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
- Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
- Close zips, button up covers.
- Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
- Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill the appliance with
approx. 1 litre of water and then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II.
Set programme selector to easy care
A
60 °C and select start/pause
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At the end of the programme set the programme selector to off.
Washing with different degrees of soiling
Wash new items separately.
Light
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Programme cotton xg intensive p 60 °C.
Heavy
Load less washing.
Prewash.
Soaking
Load washing of the same colour
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Set programme selector to cotton xg cold and select start/pause
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. After approx.
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10 minutes select start/pause
. After the required soaking time reselect start/pause
if the
programme is to be continued or change the programme.
Starching
Washing should not be treated with fabric softener
Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Meter starch into the fabric softener
2
dispenser
according to manufacturer's specifications.
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye in small quantities only. Salt can corrode stainless steel.
Observe the dye manufacturer's specification.
Do not bleach laundry in the washing machine.
Protection of the environment/conservation tips
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme.
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
- Instead of cotton xg 90 °C select cotton xg intensive p 60 °C programme. Comparable
cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption.
- Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water hardness.
- If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed according to the
instructions of the dryer manufacturer.