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Your new washing machine Note/tip Information about the optimum use of You have chosen a Siemens washing the appliance/any other useful machine. information. Please take a few minutes to read and 1. 2. 3. / a) b) c) become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine.
Intended use Electrical connection ... . 26 Before washing for the first time . . . 27 Transportation ....27 Intended use For private domestic use only.
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. 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.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they at risk. come into contact with the eyes For appliances that have or skin. reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care life:...
Environmental protection Environmental protection Packaging/used appliance E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine 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 ~ Page 14 Operating/display panel ~ Page 9 Door with door handle...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel Start button for starting and cancelling a programme. additional programme settings can be selected Overview of all additional programme settings ~ Page 12 Status indicator The indicator lamps indicate the programme progress. " : Start 9 : Washing q : Rinse 0 : Spin...
Laundry Soiling ■ Laundry Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together. Some examples of P repare the laundry soiling levels can be found in the L a u n d r y chapter ~ Page 12 Caution! – Light: Do not prewash; if Damage to the appliance/fabrics necessary, select the additional programme setting ~ (Speed/...
Detergent Dyeing/bleaching Detergent Dye should only be used in normal C orrect selection of detergent household quantities. Salt may damage D e t e r g e n t stainless steel. Always follow the dye The care label is crucial to ensure manufacturer's instructions.
Additional programme settings Saving energy and detergent Additional programme For light and normal soiling, you can settings save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. You can find possible additional Note: 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 The settings can be selected or Operating the deselected depending on the programme progress. appliance The indicator lamp for the button lights Install and connect washing Note: up if a setting is active. The settings are O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine properly.
Operating the appliance Close the door. Warning Eye/skin irritation! Detergent and care products may run out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine is in operation. Open the drawer carefully. Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
Operating the appliance Start the programme Removing laundry/switching off the appliance Select the Start button. The indicator lamp lights up and the programme Open the door and remove the starts. washing. The indicator lamps on the status Set the programme selector to the display indicate the programme “Off”...
Sensors Sensors Cleaning and maintenance A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s Warning The automatic load sensing function C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! adapts the water consumption ideally to There is a risk of electric shock if you...
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Allow the water to cool down. Turn the tap off to prevent more Descaling should not be necessary if water flowing in and having to be the detergent is measured out correctly. drained via the drain pump. However, if it is required, follow the Set the programme selector to the manufacturer's instructions for the...
Cleaning and maintenance Close the service flap. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing into the outlet during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into dispenser II and start the p Empty programme. Clean the filter on the back of the The drain hose at the siphon appliance: is blocked...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel 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 . Display Cause/remedy Note:...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedy Residual water in the care Not a fault – the effectiveness of the care product is not affected. ■ product dispenser. Clean the insert if necessary. ■ The spin cycle runs sev- Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance. eral times.
Technical data Technical data Positioning and connecting Dimensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a Included with the appliance 84.8 x 60 x 40 cm P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g (height x width x depth) Check the washing machine for Note:...
Positioning and connecting If the washing machine is raised by Also required for connection of the ■ protruding components (e.g. water drainage hose to a siphon: washing machine door), the 1 hose clip Ø 24–40 mm (DIY store) is components may break off and the also required for connection washing machine may be damaged.
Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Caution! Damage to the appliance The washing machine is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the drum, for example, Insert the covers. may become damaged when the washing machine is operated.
Positioning and connecting The following are available from Water inlet Tip: specialist dealers/customer service: Extension for Aqua-Stop or cold Notes ■ water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m). Do not bend, squash, modify or cut ■ Order no. WZ10130 through the water supply hose A longer supply hose (approx.
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Installing the drainage hose: Caution! Water damage If the attached drainage hose slips out of the washbasin due to high water pressure when draining the appliance, leaking water may cause damage. Secure the drain hose so that it cannot slip out.
Positioning and connecting Levelling Notes the mains voltage and voltage ■ Loosen lock nut in a clockwise indicated on the washing machine direction with a wrench. (rating plate) are the same. Check the alignment of the washing The connected load and fuse machine with a spirit level, and required are specified on the rating adjust it if necessary.
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Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time Preparatory work Turn off the tap. The washing machine was thoroughly Reduce the water pressure in the tested before leaving the factory. To supply hose. Cleaning and remove any water that may be left over maintenance –...
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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.com *9001043374* 9001043374 (9503)