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Washing machine WH34A2X0HK siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome Register your product online...
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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 Drum ......37 Intended use Descaling..... 37 Emptying the detergent draw, This appliance is intended for private cleaning the detergent drawer and...
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. T he following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions Warning Installation Risk of suffocation! Warning If allowed to play with the Risk of electric shock/fire/ packaging/plastic film or material damage/damage to packing components, children the appliance! may become caught in these or If the appliance is not installed pull them over their heads and properly, this may lead to a suffocate.
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Safety instructions If using a residual current Warning ■ circuit breaker, only use one Risk of injury/material that bears the following damage/damage to the mark: z. The presence of appliance! this mark is the only way to The appliance may vibrate or ■...
Safety instructions If the hoses and mains The appliance is secured for ■ ■ cables are not correctly transportation by transport routed, they may constitute a locking devices. If the tripping hazard, which may transport locking devices are result in injury. not removed before the Route hoses and cables appliance is operated, this...
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of poisoning! Eye/skin irritation! Poisonous fumes may be given Detergent and care products off by cleaning agents that may spray out if the detergent contain solvents, e.g. cleaning drawer is opened while the solvent. appliance is in operation. Do not use cleaning agents that Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if contain solvents.
Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Poisonous fumes may be given Risk of death! off by cleaning agents that The appliance is powered by contain solvents, e.g. cleaning electricity. There is a risk of solvent. electric shock if you come into Do not use cleaning agents that contact with live components.
Environmental protection Caution! Environmental Material damage/damage to protection the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for P ackaging/used appliance pretreating laundry (e.g. stain E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible...
Positioning and connecting Mains lead Positioning and Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions S tandard accessories Customer Service location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the appliance for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor Warning Risk of injury! Caution! The appliance is very heavy. Damage to the appliance ■ Be careful when lifting/transporting The appliance may "wander" and tip/ the appliance. topple from the base when spinning.
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Positioning and connecting To prevent transport damage from a) Remove the mains cable from the ■ occurring if the appliance is moved holders. at a later date, you must refit the transport locks before transporting the appliance. Keep the screws and sleeves in Note: a safe place.
Positioning and connecting Removing the support struts Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts. Remove the transport struts. ( ~ 103 cm 0 ~ 147 cm 8 ~ 90 cm @ 0 cm ~ 100 cm Connection on right side Undo and remove the screws on the...
Positioning and connecting Water inlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to Warning the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to Risk of death! the appliance: There is a risk of electric shock if you – Model: Standard touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve* in water (it contains an electric valve).
Positioning and connecting Open the water tap carefully, Connection checking the leak tightness of the Drainage into a siphon connection points. The screw ■ The connection point must be connection is under mains water secured using a hose clamp with a pressure.
Positioning and connecting Alignment Electrical connection Level the appliance using a spirit level. Warning Incorrect levelling may result in intense Risk of death! noise, vibrations and "wandering". There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Loosen the lock nuts using a Never touch or hold the mains plug ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time e.g. when moving home The appliance was inspected Preparatory work: thoroughly before leaving the factory. To Turn off the water tap. remove any residual test water, run the Reduce the water pressure in the Drum Clean k programme the first supply hose.
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Positioning and connecting Insert all four sleeves. Before switching on the appliance again: Notes The support struts must be ■ removed. ~ "Removing the support struts" on page 15 The transport braces must be ■ removed. ~ "Removing the transport locks" on page 13 a) Clip the mains cable securely in Pour approx.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance A ppliance 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 Control panel Loading door Service flap...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel Programme default settings can be changed. Overview of all programme default settings ~ Page 30 Additional programme settings can be selected. Overview of all additional programme settings ~ Page 31 I Start/Reload button for starting, interrupting, (e.g.
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Additional programme settings Programme default settings Display Setting ã Stain Ì/â/î/ó Display Setting Description s Prewash Ž - 90° °C Temperature Temperature that +1/+2/+3 l Rinse Plus can be set in °C z Water Plus Ž...
Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P rotecting your laundry and instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y appliance information on the care labels, depending on: Caution! Type of fabric/fibre ■ Damage to the appliance/textiles Colour ■...
Detergent Starching Detergent Laundry should not be treated Note: C orrect selection of detergent with fabric softener. D e t e r g e n t The care label is crucial for selecting Switch on the appliance. the correct detergent, temperature and Select the q Rinse programme.
Detergent Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- gent quantity as ing has taken on some body per the recom- odour, e.g.: mended dosage...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes S electable programme O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Name of the programme Max. load as kg depending on the model and the pro- Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is gramme...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Mix Ñ 4.0 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics. Ž - 60 °C 400 - 1400 rpm ã Stain, s Prewash, l Rinse Plus, z Water Plus, ( varioSpeed possible Delicates/Silk Y 2.0 kg For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information q Rinse For rinsing with a subsequent spin cycle. 2 - 1400 rpm l Rinse Plus, z Water Plus possible Ë Disinfectant 4.0 kg Special programme for using clothing disinfectant, suitable for Ž - 60 °C mixed load consisting of textiles made of cotton and synthetics.
Programme default settings B Finish in Programme default Before starting the programme, you settings can preselect the programme end ("Finish in" time) in 0.5h (h = hour) Y ou can change the default settings for increments (between “minimum 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 s Prewash Additional programme Prewash for heavily soiled laundry. settings Touch s Prewash to activate or deactivate it. You can find possible additional N ote: A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s programme settings in the overview;...
Operating the appliance Select programme/switch on Operating the the appliance appliance If you have activated the Note: P reparing the appliance childproof lock, you must first deactivate O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e it before you can set a programme.
Operating the appliance Notes Filling the dispensers Unfold and load presorted items ■ Pull out the detergent drawer. of laundry. Mix large and small items. Washing items of different Warning size distribute themselves better Eye / skin irritation! during the spin cycle. Individual If the detergent drawer is opened items of washing may cause while the appliance is running,...
Operating the appliance Be careful when opening the Childproof lock ■ detergent drawer while the appliance You can lock the appliance to prevent is running. the settings you have set from being Measuring aid A* for liquid detergent changed inadvertently. To do this, activate the childproof lock.
Operating the appliance Removing laundry/switching Notes Do not leave the door open for too off the appliance ■ long when adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak out. Set programme selector to Û (Off). For safety reasons, the door remains Open the door and remove the ■...
Appliance settings Changing the volume and drum care Appliance settings information Use the B Finish in button to change Y ou can change the following settings: the following settings at the A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s The volume of the end signal.
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.
Cleaning and maintenance Clean the detergent dispenser tray Cleaning the measuring aid A and insert with water and a brush, for liquid detergent and dry it. Clean the inside of the housing as well. If it contains liquid detergent residue: Hold the measuring aid, pull the cover upward and disconnect them.
Cleaning and maintenance Drain pump is blocked Carefully unscrew the pump cover; residual water may leak out. Clean the interior, pump cover Turn the water tap off to prevent Note: thread and pump housing. The more water from flowing in and to impeller in the drain pump must be ensure that it is drained via the pump.
Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon Clean the filters: is blocked Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance. Turn the programme selector to Û (Off). Pull out the mains plug. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully remove the drain hose;...
Faults and what to do about them Turn the programme selector to Faults and what to do Û (Off). Pull out the mains plug. Open the service flap. about them E mergency release 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 Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + signal: The door was opened and the water level is too high. Õ ■ Close the door, continue the programme with I Start/Reload button or select p Drain.
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 door cannot be The temperature in drum is too high to open the door.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Detergent/fabric softener Empty the dispenser(s), clean it/them and pour in the correct product. has congealed in the dis- pensers. Foam is leaking from the Too much detergent used? detergent drawer. Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Loud noises, vibrations Is the appliance aligned? ~ "Alignment" on page 18 ■ and appliance "move- Are the appliance's feet fixed? Secure the appliance's feet. ■ ment" during the spin Have the transport locks been removed? ~ "Removing the transport ■...
After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (~ "Faults and what to do about them" on page 41), please contact our after- sales service.
Consumption values Consumption values E nergy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy Water Programme...
Technical data Technical data D imensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 848 mm x 598 mm x 496 mm (height x width x depth) Weight: 74 kg Mains connection: Nominal voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Minimum installation protection (c) 10 A Nominal power 1900-2300 W...
Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: If water damage is caused due to a...
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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 *9001448226* 9001448226 (0002)