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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.
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 Keep detergents and care Warning products out of the reach of Danger of death! children. Children may lock themselves in appliances, putting their lives Warning at risk. Risk of injury! For appliances that have When you wash at high reached the end of their service temperatures, the glass in the life:...
Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 10 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected Packaging/used appliance programmes. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n The more indicator lights light up, Dispose of packaging in an the higher the programme's...
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 Open the door. To switch on, press Select a plug. Turn on the the # button.
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 21 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive P Child lock (w 3 sec.) Note: (except for the main switch) and only to prevent the set functions from need to be pressed lightly. being changed accidentally: Press and hold the Finish in 0 + and - button at the same time for ( Main switch...
Laundry Sorting laundry Further information Switching off the appliance automatically: Sort your laundry according to the care instructions and manufacturer's On OFF ~ Page 7, ~ Page 28 information on the care labels, depending on: Laundry Type of fabric/fibre ■ Colour ■...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
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 Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is Temperature that can be selected (Ž= suitable.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Mixed Fabrics Ñ Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C $, 0 - 1600** rpm ecoPerfect ¦ , speedPerfect G , Prewash !, Water Plus 0, Less Ironing æ...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Drum Clean W 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer 80, 90 °C tub, e.g. before running the first wash cycle, if washing fre- 1200 rpm quently at a low temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non-use.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** OutdoorK Max. 2 kg Membrane-coated weatherproof or outdoor clothing and water- Ž - 40 °C resistant fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Notes ecoPerfect ¦ , speedPerfect G , Use special detergent suitable for machine washing; add ■...
Programme default settings Starching Programme default settings Laundry should not be treated Note: with fabric softener. The default programme settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed in the display panel after Switch on the appliance.
Programme default settings Finish in 0 i-Dos settings Before starting the programme, you Your washing machine has an intelligent can preselect the programme end dosing system for liquid detergent and ("Ready in" time) in hourly increments (h fabric softener. = hour) up to a maximum of 24 hours. The washing machine doses your To do this: detergent and fabric softener...
Additional programme settings Water Plus Additional programme settings Higher water level and additional rinse cycle for particularly sensitive skin and/ An overview of all additional settings, 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 which can be selected depending on or for areas with very soft water.
Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance/ Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. selecting a programme ■ Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during Press the # button. The appliance is the spin cycle. Individual laundry switched on.
Operating the appliance detergent to compartment É È. Start the programme ~ Page 26 Press the Ü button. The indicator lamp lights up and the programme starts. Change the programme The display panel shows the "Ready in" default settings time while the programme is running or the programme length and the You can use the default settings for programme progress symbols when the...
Operating the appliance the next programme, deactivate the Press the Ü button. childproof lock. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse . Press the Ü button. Adding laundry For programmes at low temperatures: Press the Ü button. After starting the programme, you can Select Spin or Empty .
Intelligent dosing system Depending on the selected programme and settings, the optimum quantity of detergent and/or fabric softener is dosed by the i-Dos dispensers. Initial use/filling the dispensers Leave the door and detergent ■ drawer open so that any residual Refer to the manufacturer's instructions water can evaporate.
Intelligent dosing system Overview of programmes ~ Page 14 The dosage strength has been preset to low (lightly soiled laundry) for detergent Ó and to medium (medium level of softness) for fabric softener i. It can be changed for each programme. ~ Page 19 Close the lid(s).
Intelligent dosing system manufacturer directly for this If large amounts of foam are ■ information. repeatedly created during washing, please check your basic dosage and To find out the hardness of your water dosage strength settings. supply, use a test strip or check with Certain types of liquid detergent can your water supplier.
Appliance settings If swallowed accidentally, seek medical Appliance settings advice. You can change the following settings: Caution! A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s Damage to the appliance The volume of the buttons and the ■...
Sensors Unbalanced load detection 0 = off, 1 = quiet, 2 = system medium, 3 = loud, 4 = very loud The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances Exit setting mode or: and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and stopping drum spinning.
Cleaning and maintenance The dispensers have emptying Prevent detergent residue from outlets with removable sealing plugs building up and odours from forming at the front. To empty the by following these instructions: dispensers, first remove the drawer Notes handle as shown below: Ensure the room in which the a) Pull out the detergent drawer.
Cleaning and maintenance a) Empty the dispensers before – Protect the rear drawer connector removing the drawer. against water, detergent or fabric- softener residue; if necessary, Only put the drawer handle Note: clean the outer surfaces with a back on after you have finished soft, damp cloth.
Cleaning and maintenance Turn off the water tap so that no more water can flow in and has to be drained via the drain pump. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug. Open and remove the service flap. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing straight into the drain...
Faults and what to do about them. Pull out the mains plug. Faults and what to do Then clean the filter: about them. Disconnect the hose from the tap. Emergency release Clean the filter with a small brush. 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 - P - and Ï The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. - P - The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking out. Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling with Have you pressed the Ü...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy The programme is taking longer Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting ■ than usual. an imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection is system active – a rinse cycle ■...
After-sales service E no. Product number After-sales service Production number If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, You can find this information A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e contact customer services.
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 Do not remove the appliance covering Notes plate. In addition to the safety information ■ listed here, the local water and Notes electricity supplier may have special Recess width of 60 cm required. requirements. ■ Only install the washing machine If in doubt, have the appliance ■...
Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four The following are available from Tip: transport brace screws. specialist dealers/the after-sales Remove the sleeves. To do this, service: remove the mains cable from the An extension for Aqua-Stop or cold ■ holders.
Positioning and connecting Connection Caution! Water damage Connect the water supply hose to the If the drain hose slips out of the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to the washbasin or the connection point appliance (not necessary for Aqua-Stop during draining due to high water models as this is permanently installed): pressure, any escaping water may...
Positioning and connecting Only pull out the mains cable by the Drainage into a plastic pipe with ■ ■ plug and never by the cable, as this rubber bushing or into a drainage could damage it. Never unplug the mains plug during ■...
Positioning and connecting Notes Preparatory work: Turn off the tap. The washing machine must be ■ Reduce the water pressure in the correctlyinstalled and connected. supply hose: ~ Page 31; cleaning (from ~ Page 38). and maintenance – filter in the water Never use a damaged machine.
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0344 892 8999 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 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 *9001031625*...