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Siemens WU12UT71ES User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WU12UT71ES User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WU12UT71ES 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 10 Before using for the first time........   32 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 32 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........   33 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 33 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-...
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   41 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 41 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 41 15 Basic settings......   42 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 42 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 43 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    43 16.1 Tips on appliance care... 43 16.2 Cleaning the drum.... 43 16.3 Cleaning the detergent...
  • 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! Improper 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. ▶...
  • 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.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 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- Preventing material damage 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 low temperatures, the appliance with the appliance. consumes less energy.
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Remove any packaging and pro- Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tective covers completely from the appliance. nection For the environmentally friendly Installation and connection disposal of the packaging materi- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance als, observe the information on the topic of Note: Please read the information in → "Disposing of packaging",...
  • Page 13: Contents Of Package

    Installation and connection en 4.2 Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Washing machine WARNING Risk of electric shock! Accompanying documents The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Water inlet hose Do not operate the appliance ▶...
  • Page 14: Removing The Transit Bolts

    en Installation and connection ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If the appliance is installed in areas tion exposed to frost or outdoors, frozen In a kitchen unit ¡ A niche width residual water may damage the appli- of 60 cm is re- ance and frozen hoses may crack or quired.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Pull the hoses out of the holders. Remove the four sleeves. Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Note: Please read the information in 4.5 Connecting the appliance the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing Connecting the water inlet hose material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance Note safely. ¡ Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing ATTENTION! material damage → Page 10 sec-...
  • Page 17: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Screw the lock nuts tightly against 4.6 Aligning the appliance the housing using a WAF 17 In order to reduce noise and vibra- wrench. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly. Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance...
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
  • Page 19: Familiarising Yourself With

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 38 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 10h  "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation Description Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status – –  – – Rinse Hold Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 41 Prewash...
  • Page 22 en Display Display Designation Description Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and can- not be opened. ¡ Flashes: The door is not closed prop- erly. ¡ Off: The door is unlocked and can be opened. ¡ No water pressure. ¡...
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en Buttons 7 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection Description inicio/pausa ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- +carga (Start/Re- gramme.
  • Page 24 en Programmes ⁠ ⁠ prelav.  – –  – – (Rinse ⁠ ⁠ Hold) ⁠ ⁠ – ⁠ varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1200 1200 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 25 Programmes en ⁠ prelav.  – –  – – (Rinse ⁠ Hold) ⁠ – varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1200 (rpm) – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 26 en Programmes prelav.  – –  – – (Rinse Hold) – varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1200 1200 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 27 Programmes en – – – prelav.  – –  – – (Rinse – Hold) – – – – – varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1200 1200 1200 (rpm) – – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 28 en Programmes – – prelav.  – –  – – (Rinse – Hold) – – – varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1200 1200 (rpm) – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 29 Programmes en – prelav.  – –  – – (Rinse Hold) – varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 30 en Programmes – prelav.  – –  – – (Rinse ⁠ Hold) ⁠ – ⁠ varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1200 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 31 Programmes en prelav.  – –  – – (Rinse Hold) varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 32: Accessories

    en Accessories Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Accessories Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WZ10131 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WX975600 the appliance.
  • Page 33: Laundry

    Laundry en Pull out the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water Press inicio/pausa+carga (Start/ into compartment II. Reload+Pause) to start the pro- gramme. a The display shows the remaining programme duration. a After the programme has ended, the display shows: End.
  • Page 34: Sorting Laundry

    en Laundry – Brush sand out of all collars and 11.2 Sorting laundry pockets Note: Please read the information in – Close bed covers and cushion the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing covers material damage → Page 10 sections – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, to ensure that you use the appliance hooks and eyes safely.
  • Page 35: Care Symbols On The Care Labels

    Detergents and care products en 11.4 Care symbols on the care labels Washing care symbols Symbol Washing process Recommended pro- gramme ⁠ ⁠ Normal Cotton ⁠ Gentle Easy-Care ⁠ Particularly gentle Delicates/Silk for washing by hand Hand wash Wool Not suitable for machine-washing –...
  • Page 36: Detergent Dosage

    en Detergents and care products Detergent Fabrics Pro- Temperature gramme Detergent for delic- Delicate fine textiles, Delicates/ From cold up to ates silk or viscose Silk 40 °C Detergent for wool- Wool Wool From cold up to lens 40 °C Tip: Visit www.cleanright.eu to find further information on detergents, care products and cleaning agents for domestic use.
  • Page 37: Basic Operation

    Basic operation en Adjust the programme settings. ▶ Basic operation 13 Basic operation → "Programmes", Page 24 Note: The programme settings are Basic operation not saved permanently for the pro- 13.1 Switching on the appli- gramme. ance 13.4 Loading laundry Turn the programme selector to a ▶ programme.
  • Page 38: Using A Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    en Basic operation Insert the detergent drawer. 13.5 Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid. Pull out the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid for liquid detergent To add liquid detergent, you can use a measuring aid in the detergent drawer.
  • Page 39: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    Basic operation en Push in the detergent drawer. 13.9 Adjusting the "Ready in" time before the pro- 13.7 Adding detergent and gramme starts care product You can readjust the selected "Ready Notes in" time before the programme starts. ¡ Please read the information in the Press inicio/pausa+carga.
  • Page 40: Cancelling The Pro- Gramme

    en Basic operation Remove the laundry. 13.12 Cancelling the pro- gramme Once the programme has started, you can cancel it at any time. Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
  • Page 41: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the controls. 14.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two ⁠   3 s. ▶ buttons for approx. 3 seconds. a The display shows a The controls are locked.
  • Page 42: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet)
  • Page 43: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Cleaning and servicing en 15.2 Changing the basic set- with nothing but water and a tings damp cloth. Set the programme selector to po- Remove all de- Fresh deposits sition 1. tergent residue, are easier to re- spray residue or move without other residues leaving any immediately.
  • Page 44: Descaling

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the detergent drawer. Fit the insert and lock it into place. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer. Cleaning the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Press out the insert upwards from below.
  • Page 45: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large receptacle 16.5 Cleaning the drain pump under the opening. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
  • Page 46 en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Note: Please read the information in ures, the detergent solution gets the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing hot. material damage → Page 10 sections Do not touch the hot detergent to ensure that you use the appliance ▶...
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Water Outlet Hose At The Siphon

    Cleaning and servicing en Insert the pump cap and screw it Loosen the hose clamp and care- on as far as it will go. fully remove the water outlet hose. 90° The handle on the pump cap must Residual water may leak out. be in a vertical position.
  • Page 48: Clean The Water Inlet Filters

    en Cleaning and servicing Clean the filter with a small brush. 16.7 Clean the water inlet fil- ters. Emptying the water inlet hose Turn off the tap. Set a programme, except for Start the programme and leave it to run for approx. 40 seconds. Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 49 Cleaning and servicing en Disconnect the hose from the rear Connect the hose and check for of the appliance. leaks. Use pliers to remove the filter. Clean the filter with a small brush. Reinsert the filter.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting 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 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water pressure is low. No remedial action possible. The filters in the water inflow are blocked. Clean the filters in the water inflow → Page 48. ▶ The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap. ▶...
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶ working. There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ appliances are working. The programme does You have not pressed inicio/pausa+carga.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- – –  – – is activated. ing. Continue the programme by selecting ▶ pressing inicio/pausa+carga. → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 40 The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶...
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Not a fault – no action required. ▶ tion changes during Note: When loading, where possible, place large and the wash cycle. small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in reached. the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the  programme. ▶ The spin programme Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. does not start.
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The wrong programme is selected for the type of fab- ric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶ type of fabric. → "Programmes", Page 24 Detergent or fabric Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent softener drips off the drawer.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Water inlet hose is not correctly/securely connected. the water inlet hose. Connect the water supply hose correctly. Connect- ing the water inlet hose Tighten the screw connection. Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged.
  • Page 58: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Drain the remaining detergent 17.1 Emergency release solution. Releasing the door → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 45 Requirement: The drain pump is Detach the hoses. empty. → Page 45 ATTENTION! Escaping water may 18.2 Inserting the transit cause material damage. bolts Do not open the door if you can ▶...
  • Page 59: Using The Appliance Again

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert all screws into the four Pour approx. 1 litre of water into transit bolts and tighten slightly. compartment II in the detergent drawer. Start the programme. a The unused detergent cannot flow straight into the outlet during the next wash.
  • Page 60: Customer Service

    en Customer Service If you contact Customer Service, you tronic appliances (waste will require the product number (E- electrical and electronic Nr.) and the production number (FD) equipment - WEEE). of your appliance. The guideline determ- The contact details for Customer Ser- ines the framework for vice can be found in the enclosed the return and recycling...
  • Page 61: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en Consumption values 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values 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.
  • Page 62: Technical Specifications

    en Technical specifications of printing its web address had not Technical specifications 21 Technical specifica- yet been published. Please then fol- low the instructions on searching for tions models. The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash Facts and figures for your appliance Technical specifications in the product number (E-Nr.) on the can be found here.
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