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- Page 1 Washing machine WU12UT6XES 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 7 Display ........ 20 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Buttons ........ 22 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9 Programmes ....... 23 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories...... - Page 3 14 Childproof lock...... 32 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 32 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 32 15 Basic settings...... 33 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 33 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 34 16 Cleaning and servicing .... 34 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 34 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 34...
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Page 4: Safety
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: ¡... -
Page 5: Safe Installation
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. 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. - Page 6 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. ▶...
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Page 7: Safe Use
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. - Page 8 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.
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Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. -
Page 10: Preventing Material Damage
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- able to operate properly. -
Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy
Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At lower temperatures, the appli- with the appliance. ance consumes less energy. -
Page 12: Installation And Connection
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 27 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. - Page 13 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.
- Page 14 en Installation and connection Pull the hoses out of the holders. Remove the 4 sleeves. Unscrew and remove Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the 4 cover caps. Remove the power cable from the holder.
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Page 15: Connecting The Appliance
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 27. -
Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply
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 50. Check the mains plug is inserted properly. -
Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance
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... -
Page 18: Detergent Drawer
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 29 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡... -
Page 19: Before Using For The First Time
first time en Pour standard washing powder first time 6 Before using for the into compartment 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. -
Page 20: Display
en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 10h "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 22 9,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load... - Page 21 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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Page 22: Buttons
en Buttons 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. -
Page 23: Programmes
Programmes en 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. - Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1200 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.
- Page 25 Programmes en 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.
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Page 26: Laundry
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1200 rpm prendas os- Wash dark-coloured and colour-intense items made curas / roupa from cotton or easy-care fabric, e.g. jeans. escura Turn laundry inside-out before washing. (Dark Wash) Use liquid detergent. Programme setting: ¡... -
Page 27: Preparing The Laundry
QR code in the table of Remove all items from any pock- ▶ contents or on www.siemens- ets in your laundry before using home.bsh-group.com . the appliance. To protect your appliance and the ▶... -
Page 28: Detergents And Care
¡ You can find further information in out automatically. the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table 13.2 Setting a programme of contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . Turn the programme selector and ¡ Observe the information on safety set the required programme. -
Page 29: Adjusting The Programme Settings
operation en Press down on the insert and re- 13.3 Adjusting the pro- move the detergent drawer. gramme settings Requirement: A programme has been set. → "Setting a programme", Page 28 Adjust the programme settings. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Note: The programme settings are not saved permanently for the pro- gramme. -
Page 30: Adding Detergent And Care Product
en operation Slide the measuring aid forwards. 13.8 Starting the programme Requirement: A programme has been set. → "Setting a programme", Page 28 Press inicio/pausa+carga. ▶ a The drum rotates and load detec- tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. -
Page 31: Soaking Laundry
operation en – If the water level is high, start 13.10 Soaking laundry programme or select a Note: No additional detergent is re- suitable programme for draining. quired. The washing solution is then → "Programmes", Page 23 used for washing. Remove the laundry → Page 31. Start the programme. 13.13 Resuming the pro- To pause the programme, after ap- prox. -
Page 32: Childproof Lock
en Childproof lock Leave the appliance door and de- tergent drawer open so that resid- ual water can evaporate. 14 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 14.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two 3 seg ▶... -
Page 33: Basic Settings
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. -
Page 34: Changing The Basic Set- Tings
To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . -
Page 35: Cleaning The Drain Pump
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. - Page 36 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.
- Page 37 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.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
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 ▶... - Page 39 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 ▶...
- Page 40 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. flashes. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped.
- Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does You have not pressed inicio/pausa+carga. not start. Press inicio/pausa+carga. ▶ Door is not closed. Close the door. Press inicio/pausa+carga to start the programme. Childproof lock is activated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 ▶ is activated.
- Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Continue the programme by selecting ▶ ing. pressing inicio/pausa+carga. → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 31 The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶...
- Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- The programme operation is optimised electronically. tion changes during This may change the programme duration. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
- Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not A low spin speed is selected. reached. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher ▶ spin speed. is activated. menos Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶...
- Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶...
- Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the programme.
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Page 47: Emergency Release
Note: You can find further information → "Starting an empty washing in the digital instruction manual by cycle", Page 19. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose. -
Page 48: Disposing Of Old Appliance
en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service. - Page 49 Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
- Page 50 en Consumption values 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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Page 51: Technical Data
Technical data en Weight 73,5 kg Maximum load 9,0 kg Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz Minimum in- stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- ¡ Off mode: tion 0,15 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the wa- 150 cm... - Page 52 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 *9001660809* 9001660809 (020317)