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WM12N01LDN Washing machine EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. 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. ¡...
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. The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in- ▶...
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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. Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the connec- ▶...
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 ▶...
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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- ▶...
en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or Preventing material damage 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 Preventing material damage ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter Environmental protection and saving energy the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging...
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 26 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order.
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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 Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
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Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Siphon Secure the con- tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- bow. → "Accessories", Page 26 When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap, first fit the adapter with a seal-...
en Installation and connection Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten 4.6 Aligning the appliance the lock nuts against the housing In order to reduce noise and vibra- until they are hand-tight. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 27 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.
Before using for the first time en Add washing powder that contains Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the a bleaching agent to compart- ment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. Before using for the first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor-...
en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. Program end time → "Buttons", Page 22 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
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Display en Display Description – – – Rinse hold Programme status Program end Programme status Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ¡ ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 30 Shortened programme length is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 ...
en Buttons Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- ¡ gramme. Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- ¡...
Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Bomuld (Cot- Wash hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or ton) blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Programme setting: Max.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Strygelet (Easy Wash items made from synthetic or blended fab- Care) rics. Programme setting: Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm ¡ Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: Max.
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) smartFinish Suitable for shirts, T-shirts and similar fabrics made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Programme for warming and steaming dry items using steam in order to hang them up once the programme has ended or to make them easier to iron.
en Accessories Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 47. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WZ10131 tension or AquaStop (approx.
Detergents and care products en If required, adjust the programme Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care settings. → "Adjusting the programme set- products tings", Page 27 The manufacturer's instructions for Detergents and care products use and dosage can be found on the 13.3 Adjusting the pro- packaging.
en Basic operation Press down on the insert and re- Slide the measuring aid forwards. move the detergent drawer. Fold the measuring aid down and Insert the measuring aid. click it into place. Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid 13.7 Adding detergent and for liquid detergent...
Basic operation en To resume the programme, after 13.8 Starting the programme the desired soaking time, press Requirement: A programme is set. → "Setting a programme", Page 27 13.11 Adding laundry Press ▶ The drum rotates and load detec- After the programme starts, you can tion takes place. This can take up remove or add laundry depending on to 2 minutes, after which water the programme status.
en Childproof lock 13.13 Resuming the pro- Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock gramme when the pro- Secure your appliance against being gramme status is Rinse Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the Hold controls. Requirements 14.1 Activating the childproof Rinse Stop is activated. ¡ → "Buttons", Page 22 lock The last rinse cycle of the set pro- ¡...
Basic settings en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 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 Programme counter 15.2 Changing the basic set- Cleaning and servicing 17 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. Cleaning and servicing ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 17.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury!
Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and click it into place. move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- Pull out the insert upwards. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer.
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en Cleaning and servicing Open and remove the mainten- CAUTION - Risk of scalding! ance flap. 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 33 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
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en Cleaning and servicing Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied the drain pump. Open the water tap. Insert the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 18 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- 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. Wait until the temperature has dropped.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. Connect the appliance to the power supply. ▶ The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped. Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ ing. not kinked or trapped. Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 33 ▶ – – – is activated. Continue the programme by selecting Centrifuger- ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 33 ▶ pump. Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out.
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Troubleshooting en 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 Centrifugering (Spin) programme.
en Transportation, storage and disposal 18.1 Emergency release 19.2 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 33 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 20 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Customer Service 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!
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en Consumption values Consumption values 21 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 indic- ative only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
Technical data en Appliance depth 63.3 cm with door closed Appliance depth 106.3 cm with door open Weight 67.7 kg Maximum load 8.0 kg Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Minimum in- 10 A stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- Off mode: ¡ tion 0.15 W Left-on mode: ¡...
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EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG 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 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34...