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Washing machine WM12K222IL siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome Register your product online...
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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.bsh-group.com or contact our appliance as well as other useful customer service centers.
Intended use After-sales service ..29 Intended use Consumption rates ..30 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. E lectrical 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 Tips on economical use Environmental protection Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for the relevant programme. P ackaging/used appliance Overview of programmes E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n ~ Page 13 Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible...
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 W ashing 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 19 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 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 P rogrammes 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 Max.
Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 13 Programme default settings 5 (Ready in) time When you select the programme, the T he 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 Changing the preselected time: Additional programme You can change the preselected time after the start of the programme as settings follows: Press Start/Reload ! G speedPerfect Press the 0 "Ready in" button 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 repeatedly until the required number For washing in a shorter time with a of hours is displayed.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can use the default settings or P reparing the washing change them. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine To do this, repeatedly select the corresponding button until the required...
Operating the appliance Measure the detergent and care Notes products according to: Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. ■ Laundry items of different sizes Water hardness; ask your water ■ distribute themselves better during supply company the spin cycle. Individual items of The manufacturer's instructions on ■...
Operating the appliance Close the detergent drawer. Childproof lock Measuring aid* for liquid detergent You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from *depending on the model being changed inadvertently. To do this, activate the childproof lock after starting Position the measuring aid for the programme.
Operating the appliance A flashing NO symbol, wait until YES Removing laundry/switching ■ and ¼ light up. off the appliance Do not open the door until both the YES and the ¼ symbols are lit. Open the washing machine door A flashing NO symbol, it is not ■...
Sensors Sensors A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the type of fabric and the load. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and...
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. 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 ■...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Water is leaking out. Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose. ■ No water supply. Start/Reload ! not selected? ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action Intense noise, vibrations Is the appliance levelled? Level the appliance. ■ and "wandering" during Are the appliance feet fixed? Secure the appliance feet. ■ spinning. Transport locks removed? Remove the transport locks. ■ Display panel/indicator Power cut? ■...
Consumption rates Consumption rates C onsumption 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 I ncluded 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 Open the detergent drawer. ■ a qualified electrician (if this is Pour approx. 1 litre of water into necessary). Replacement mains compartment II. cables are available from the after- Pour standard detergent into sales service.
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Positioning and connecting Clip the mains cable securely in the holders. Insert and tighten the screws. 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.bsh-group.com *9001329319* 9001329319 (9707)