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Washing machine WU28UT9XES User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶...
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser- vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Reduce the washing temperature for 3 Environmental protec- lightly and normally soiled laundry. tion and saving energy a At lower temperatures, the appli- ance consumes less energy. For light to normal soiling, lower tem- 3.1 Disposing of packaging peratures than indicated on the care label are also sufficient.
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 28 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
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Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Kitchen unit Only install the the appliance. appliance under- Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ neath a continu- ance anywhere that is liable to ex- ous worktop that perience frost or outdoors.
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en Installation and connection Pull the hoses out of the holders. Remove the 4 sleeves. Unscrew and remove all the Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder.
Installation and connection en Note: Observe the draining heights. 4.5 Connecting the appliance The maximum draining height is Connecting the water inlet hose 100 cm. Connect the water inlet hose. Siphon Secure the con- nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- → Page 28.
en Installation and connection To align the appliance, turn the ap- The connection details of the appli- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance can be found under Tech- ance is level using a spirit level. nical data → Page 49. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Maintenance flap for the drain Transit bolts → Page 13 pump → Page 35 Door...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 30 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
first time en Pour washing powder into com- first time 6 Before using for the partment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. 10h Programme end → "Buttons", Page 23 time Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec-...
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Display en Display Designation More information Start/Pause Start, cancel or pause ¡ Lights up: The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused. ¡ Flashes: The programme can be star- ted or continued. Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status – – – –...
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en Display Display Designation More information Voltage control Flashes: The programme has been system paused because of impermissible voltage drops. The voltage is permissible again and the programme will continue. Note: The programme duration is exten- ded. Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and can- not be opened.
Buttons en 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information inicio/pausa ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- +carga (Start/Re- gramme. ¡ Cancel load+Pause) ¡ Pause vario Speed ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) algodón / al- Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen godão or blended fabrics. (Cottons) Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate vario Speed.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm delicado/seda Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicate/Silk) cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) camisas/busi- Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- ness ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. (Shirts) Tip: In order to avoid creasing in your laundry, you can activate menos . The laundry is only given a short spin and can be removed while still dripping wet.
en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 48. Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WZ10131 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx.
Detergents and care products en ¡ Remove curtain fittings and lead operation 13 Basic operation strips ¡ Wash small or particularly delicate operation items in a mesh washing bag 13.1 Switching on the appli- ¡ Wash large and small items of ance laundry together ¡...
en operation Requirements 13.6 Use the measuring aid ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- for liquid detergent ted. → "Laundry", Page 28 To add liquid detergent, you can use ¡ The drum is empty. a measuring aid in the detergent drawer. Open the door. Pull out the detergent drawer.
operation en Pull out the detergent drawer. 13.10 Soaking laundry Pour in detergent. Note: No additional detergent is re- → "Detergent drawer", Page 17 quired. The washing solution is then If required, add the care product. used for washing. Push in the detergent drawer. Start the programme. To pause the programme, after ap- 13.8 Starting the programme prox.
en Childproof lock Remove the laundry. Leave the appliance door and de- → "Unloading the laundry", tergent drawer open so that resid- ual water can evaporate. Page 32 13.13 Resuming the pro- 14 Childproof lock gramme when the pro- gramme status is Rinse Secure your appliance against being Hold operated unintentionally using the controls.
Basic settings en 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
en Cleaning and servicing 15.2 Changing the basic set- 16 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 16.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury!
Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the insert upwards. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Push in the detergent drawer. then dry them. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g.
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en Cleaning and servicing Slide a sufficiently large container CAUTION - Risk of scalding! under the opening. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
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Cleaning and servicing en Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 35 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
en Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 15 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Voltage under-usage Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- symbol (double point). gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. The temperature is too high.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Press inicio/pausa+carga to start the programme. not start. Childproof lock is activated. Deactivate childproof lock. ▶ → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 is activated. termin. Check whether termin. is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 23 Laundry is caught in the door.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶ ing. 1 metre. Pump cover is not correctly assembled. Correctly assemble the pump cover. ▶ Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an tion changes during imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶ reached. type of fabric. Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶ spin speed. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Start the programme. ▶ satisfactory. The laun- dry is too wet/too damp. Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the programme.
Transportation, storage and disposal en 17.1 Emergency release 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 35 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values given for programs other than the eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Programme Load Pro-...
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en Technical data Weight 72.5 kg Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Maximum load 8.0 kg Length of the wa- 150 cm Mains voltage 220-240 V, ter outlet hose 50 Hz Length of the 160 cm Minimum in- power cord stallation protec- tion You can find more information about your model online at https:// Nominal power 2300 W...
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Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001726045* 9001726045 (021019)