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WM12N068IL 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its ▶ features. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained ▶ specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
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 Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve or the water outlet gully hose with an el- bow. → "Accessories", Page 26 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply Open the water tap carefully and with the local legal provisions and...
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 containing Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the oxygen bleach to compartment 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- oughly before leaving the factory.
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 / Reload Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- ¡ gramme. Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ varioSpeed 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) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate ...
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Easy Care Wash items made from synthetic or blended fab- rics. Programme setting: Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm ¡ Quick Mix Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process. Programme setting: Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm ¡ smartFinish Suitable for shirts, T-shirts and similar fabrics made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics.
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 49. 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 Requirements 13.8 Starting the programme The laundry is placed in the appli- ¡ Requirement: A programme is set. ance. → "Setting a programme", Page 27 → "Loading laundry", Page 27 A programme has started. ¡ Press Start / Reload. ▶ → "Starting the programme", The drum rotates and load detec- Page 29 tion takes place.
en Childproof lock – If the water level is high, start Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- Spin programme or select move any foreign objects. a suitable programme for drain- ing. → "Programmes", Page 23 Remove the laundry. → "Unloading the laundry", Page 30 13.13 Resuming the pro- gramme when the pro-...
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Childproof lock en So that the programme currently running is not cancelled, the pro- gramme selector must be set to the initial programme. goes out in the display.
en Basic settings 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.
Programme counter en 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!
en Cleaning and servicing 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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Cleaning and servicing en 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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en Cleaning and servicing 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 34 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
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Cleaning and servicing en 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.
en Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting en 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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en Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting All other error codes. Malfunction Switch the appliance off and then on again. If the message appears again, disconnect the appli- ance from the power supply for at least 30 seconds by pulling out the plug or by switching off the relev- ant circuit breaker in the fuse box.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot Water level is too high. be opened. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 23 Power failure. Open the door using the emergency release. ▶ → "Emergency release", Page 48 The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is not flowing Start / Reload has not been pressed. in. Detergent is not Press Start / Reload. ▶ being dispensed. The filters in the water inflow are blocked. Clean the filters in the water inflow. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Vibrations and move- Appliance is not correctly aligned. ment of the appliance → "Aligning the appliance", Page 16 ▶ whilst spinning. The appliance feet are not fixed. Secure the appliance feet. ▶ → "Aligning the appliance", Page 16 Transit bolts have not been removed. → "Removing the transit bolts", Page 13.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme Start the Spin programme. ▶ does not start. Rushing, hissing Water is flushed under pressure into the detergent noise. drawer. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ Loud noises during Appliance is not correctly aligned. the spin cycle.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ satisfactory. The laun- not kinked or trapped. dry is too wet/too The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted damp. the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Damp stains have Water droplets from the drum or from the door have formed on the fabrics moistened the fabrics. The drops come from either after the end of the condensed steam or the residual moisture from the smartFinish pro- previous wash 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 34 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 indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
Technical data en 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: ¡ 0.50 W Water pressure Minimum: ¡...
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