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Intended use After-sales service ..28 Intended use Consumption rates ..29 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for Consumption values table .
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 Cut through the mains cable Warning ■ and remove it, along with Eye/skin irritation! plug. Detergents and care products Destroy the lock on the may cause irritation if they ■ washing machine door. come into contact with the eyes or skin.
Environmental protection Energy-saving mode: The display ■ Environmental panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and Start/Reload flashes. protection To activate the lighting, press any button. Packaging/used appliance Energy-saving mode is not activated E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n if a programme is running.
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the...
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 18 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Programme selector for selecting a programme and @ Start/Reload ! for starting, for switching the machine on and off interrupting (adding laundry) and cancelling a programme 0 °C temperature, 0 spin speed, 0 H Display panel for settings and Ready in time for changing the programme default information...
Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 12 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry G Speed setting if necessary L a u n d r y – Normal Caution! –...
Detergent Detergent Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light C orrect selection of detergent ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- D e t e r g e n t gent quantity as ing has taken on some body The care label is crucial for selecting per the recom- odour, e.g.: the correct detergent, temperature and...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Name of programme Max. load; Short explanation of the programme or the fabric for which it is suita- * Reduced load for speedPerfect ble.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W Í Wool Max. 2 kg Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or that contain Cold - 40 °C wool; – – – ... 800 rpm particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solu- tion) Notes...
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings ; Hygiene Max. 7,5 kg/5* kg Hard-wearing fabrics Cold - 60 °C Note: Longer washing and rinsing at a higher water level for particu- – – – ... 1200** rpm larly sensitive skin ¦, G, æ...
Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 13 Programme default settings 5 (Ready in) time When you select the programme, the The temperature, spin speed and relevant programme duration is P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme duration ("Ready in"...
Additional programme settings Close the washing machine door. Turn on the water tap. Press the Start/Reload ! button. Open the door. The preselected time continues to Check that the drum is completely run. drained. Drain if necessary. Additional programme settings G speedPerfect Select programme/switch on 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...
Operating the appliance Overview of programmes from Make sure that no items of laundry ~ Page 13 are trapped between the washing machine door and the rubber seal, and close the door. Select additional programme settings By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry.
Operating the appliance Slide the measuring aid forwards, Warning fold it down and click it into place. Eye/skin irritation! Reinsert the drawer. Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine is in operation. Open the drawer carefully.
Operating the appliance w lights up: The childproof lock is To continue the programme, press ■ active. the Start/Reload ! button. The w flashes: The childproof lock is programme continues automatically. ■ active and the programme selector was adjusted. To prevent the Changing the programme programme from stopping, turn the programme selector back to the...
Sensors Notes Sensors Do not leave any items of laundry in ■ the drum. They may shrink in the A utomatic load sensing next wash or discolour another item. S e n s o r s Remove any foreign objects from the ■...
Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Einstellmodus für die Signallautstärke aktivieren Set to Û. Press and hold the 0 button and turn one Press and hold the button for approx.
Cleaning and maintenance be obtained via our website or from our Cleaning and after-sales service. maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Warning C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e If the washing machine contains Danger of death! detergent or fabric softener residues:...
Cleaning and maintenance Open and remove the service flap. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the p Empty programme. The drain hose at the siphon is blocked Take the drain hose out of the Switch off the appliance.
Faults and what to do about them. Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. For standard and Aqua-Secure Caution! models, clean the filter on the rear of...
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedial action The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. Temperature too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing machine ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Detergent solution is not – – – 0 (Rinse hold = without final spin) selected? ■ drained. Clean the detergent solution pump. ■ Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose. ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action YES appears in the dis- The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. play panel in reload mode. If you cannot correct a fault yourself (after switching off/on) or a repair is required: Turn the programme selector to Off.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s Programme Load Energy consumption*** Water*** Programme dura- tion*** Î Cottons 20 °C 8 kg 0,40 kWh 71 l 2 3/4 h Î...
Positioning and connecting P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- Positioning and Secure models connecting *depending on the model Included with the appliance In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g diameter, available from specialist Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting leaks and water damage, you must Do not remove the appliance covering follow the instructions in this section. plate. Notes Notes In addition to the safety information Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ ■ listed here, the local water and Only install the washing machine ■...
Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly The following are available from Tip: in place by applying pressure to the specialist dealers/the after-sales snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Open the water tap carefully, Note: ■ by hand. If the screw connections checking the leak tightness of the are tightened too much with a tool connection points. The screw (pliers), the thread may be connection is under mains water damaged.
Positioning and connecting In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing. Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
Positioning and connecting The mains cable is only replaced by To prevent foaming, only use Note: ■ a qualified electrician (if this is half of the amount of detergent necessary). Replacement mains recommended by the detergent cables are available from the after- manufacturer.
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Positioning and connecting Before initial use: Notes The transport locks must be ■ removed. To prevent unused detergent from ■ flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour approximately 1 litre of water into compartment II and select and start the [ Empty programme.
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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 *9001004470* 9001004470 (9511)