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Washing machine WM12K268BY siemens-home.com/welcome Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Register your product online ens-home.com/welcome...
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Additional information about our Note / Tip products, accessories, spare parts and services can be found at: www.siemens- Instructions on how to best use the home.com or contact our customer appliance as well as other useful service centers.
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. t i o n s s t r u c y i n S a f e t Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum when it is turning.
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Safety instructions Cut through the mains cable Do not let children touch the ■ and remove it, along with hot washing machine door. plug. Destroy the lock on the ■ washing machine door. Warning Risk of suffocation! Children may become wrapped in packaging/film or packing parts if allowed to play with them, or they may pull them...
Environmental protection Environmental protection c t i o p r o t e o n m e n t a l E n v i r Packaging/used appliance Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/ EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Main points in brief Main points in brief i e f n b r p o i n t M a i n Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the Load the laundry .
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance i a n c e e a p p l w t h o k n o i n g t G e t t Washing machine ( 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 ! for starting, Start/Reload programme and for switching the machine interrupting (adding laundry) on and off and cancelling a programme temperature (Temp. °C), B spin H Anzeigefeld für °C speed (rpm B), 0 "Ready in"...
Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 12 – : Do not prewash, select the Light L a u n d r y G Speed setting if necessary Prepare the laundry – Normal – : Load less laundry, select Heavy Caution!
Detergent Detergent Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light g e n t D e t e r ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- Correct selection of detergent gent quantity as ing has taken on some body per the recom- odour, e.g.: The care label is crucial for selecting mended dosage...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes a m m e s p r o g r e w o f O v e r v i Programmes on the programme selector 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 Speed G func- 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. 8 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 F, G, æ...
Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that have been selected. settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 13 i n g s s e t t f a u l t P r o g r a m m e d e The temperature, spin speed and 5 (Ready in) time...
Additional programme settings The symbols and ¼ light up on Operating the the display panel. The washing machine door can be opened and appliance laundry can be added. Close the washing machine door. i a n c e h e a p p l i n g t O p e r a t Preparing the washing...
Operating the appliance Change the programme Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. default settings ■ Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during You can use the default settings or the spin cycle. Individual items of change them. laundry may lead to imbalances.
Operating the appliance Measure the detergent and care Pull out the detergent drawer as far products according to: as possible. Add detergent and/or care products. Water hardness; ask your water ■ Close the detergent drawer. supply company The manufacturer's instructions on ■...
Operating the appliance Childproof lock A flashing symbol, wait until ■ and ¼ light up. You can lock the washing machine to Do not open the door until both prevent the functions you have set from and the ¼ symbols are lit. being changed inadvertently.
Sensors Removing laundry/switching Sensors off the appliance S e n s o r Open the washing machine door Automatic load sensing and remove the laundry. The automatic load sensing function Set the programme selector to adapts the water consumption ideally to The appliance is switched off.
Setting the signal Setting the signal g n a l h e s i n g t S e t t i 1. Einstellmodus für die Signallautstärke aktivieren Set to Û. Press and hold the B button and turn one Press and hold the button for approx.
Cleaning and maintenance descaling agent. Suitable descalers can Cleaning and be obtained via our website or from our after-sales service. maintenance e n a n c e m a i n t n g a n d C l e a n i Detergent drawer and housing Warning Danger of death!
Cleaning and maintenance Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. Open and remove the service flap. To prevent unused detergent from Note: flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into Take the drain hose out of the compartment and start the p Drain...
Faults and what to do about them. Remove the hose from the water tap. if you come into contact with detergent Clean the filter with a small brush. solution and laundry. If possible, leave it to cool down. Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning.
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. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature falls. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. If necessary, close the wash- ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Washing machine door Safety function active. Programme stopped? ■ cannot be opened. – – – B (Rinse hold = without final spin) selected? ■ Can be opened by emergency release only? ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action Detergent residues on the Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues. ■ laundry. Select Rinse q or brush the laundry after washing. ■ NO appears on the dis- Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing ■...
Consumption rates Energy efficiency classes Consumption rates Annual energy consumption a t e s o n r C o n s u m p t i Noise levels when washing Energy label Noise levels when spinning Spin efficiency class Here, a sample energy label with Load explanations is provided.
Consumption rates Consumption values table Programme Load Energy consumption*** Water*** Programme dura- tion*** Î Cottons 20 °C 8 kg 0,40 kWh 71 l 2 3/4 h Î Cottons 40 °C* 8 kg 1,10 kWh 71 l 2 3/4 h Î Cottons 60 °C 8 kg 1,51 kWh 71 l...
Technical data Programme + button Load Approximate consumption values Energy consumption Water Programme dura- tion Î Cottons 60 °C + eco 4 kg 0,94 kWh 48 l 3 ^ h Î Cottons 40 °C + eco 4 kg 0,63 kWh 48 l 3 ] h Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Directive 2010/30/EU with cold wa-...
Positioning and connecting – WAF 13 for loosening the transport locks, and – WAF 17 for aligning the appliance feet Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury! The washing machine is very heavy. ■ Be careful when lifting/transporting the washing machine. When the washing machine is lifted ■...
Positioning and connecting Installation surface Removing the transport locks The washing machine be stable Note: Caution! so that it does not move around. Damage to the appliance The installation surface must be firm The machine is secured for ■ ■ and level.
Positioning and connecting The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales service: An extension for Aqua-Stop or cold ■ water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no. WMZ2380, WZ10130, CZ11350, Z7070X0 A longer supply hose (approx. ■ Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly 2.20 m) for standard model in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting If the water pressure is higher than this, draining due to high water pressure, any a pressure-reducing valve must be escaping water may cause water installed. damage. Secure the drain hose so that it cannot Connection slip out. Connect the water supply hose to the Do not kink the water drain hose Note:...
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Never touch or hold the mains plug ■ with wet hands. Outlet into a plastic pipe with rubber ■ Only pull out the mains cable by the ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Maintenance – filter in the water supply ~ Page 24 time Drain the remaining detergent solution. The washing machine was thoroughly Maintenance – detergent solution tested before leaving the factory. In pump blocked ~ Page 23 order to remove any water which may Disconnect the washing machine be left over from the test, run the first...
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6 pence may apply. 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. Siemens-Electrogeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34, 81739 München siemens-home.com *9000866360* 9000866360 (9304)