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You have chosen a Siemens washing Information about the optimum use of
machine. the appliance/any other useful
information.
Please take a few minutes to read and
become familiar with the advantages of 1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)
your washing machine.
The steps are represented by numbers
To meet the high quality demands or letters.
required by Siemens, every washing
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machine that leaves our factory is
carefully checked to ensure that it Lists are represented by a small box or
functions correctly and is in perfect a dash.
condition.
For more information on our products,
accessories, replacement parts and
services, see our website www.siemens-
home.bsh-group.com or contact our
after-sales service centres.
If the operating and installation
instructions describe different models,
any differences will be pointed out at the
relevant points in the text.
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Z Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Automatic load sensing . . . . . . . . . . 43
Unbalanced load detection system . 43
AquaSensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Intended use en
8 Intended use
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Intedus This appliance is intended for private
domestic use only.
■ Do not install or operate this
appliance anywhere that is liable to
experience frost and/or outdoor
conditions. There is a risk that the
appliance will be damaged if
residual water in it freezes. If hoses
freeze up, they may crack/burst.
■ This appliance must only be used for
washing domestic laundry,
consisting of machine-washable
items and hand-washable woollens
(see label on item). Using the
appliance for any other purpose is
outside of the scope of its intended
application and is forbidden.
■ This appliance is suitable for
operation with mains water and
commercially available detergents
and care products (must be suitable
for use in washing machines).
■ This appliance is intended for use up
to a maximum height of
4000 metres above sea level.
Before you switch on the appliance:
Check that there is no visible damage to
the appliance. Do not operate the
appliance if it is damaged. Should you
have any problems, please contact your
specialist dealer or our customer
service.
Read and follow the operating and
installation instructions and all other
information provided with this appliance.
Retain the documents for subsequent
use or for subsequent owners.
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protect you from injury and to and pets away from this
prevent material damage to appliance.
your surroundings. ■ Do not leave the appliance
unattended when children or
It is nevertheless important to other people who are unable
take the necessary precautions to assess the risks are in the
and to proceed with care when vicinity.
installing, maintaining, cleaning
and operating the appliance. : Warning
Risk of death!
Children/people/pets Children may lock themselves
: Warning inside appliances and find
themselves in a life-threatening
Risk of death! situation.
Children and other people who
are unable to assess the risks ■ Do not position the
involved when using the appliance behind a door, as
appliance may injure this may obstruct the
themselves or may find appliance door or prevent it
themselves in life-threatening from opening completely.
situations. Therefore please ■ Once an appliance has
note: reached the end of its life,
pull the mains plug from the
■ The appliance may be used socket before severing the
by children over the age of 8 mains cable, and then
years and by persons with destroy the lock on the
reduced physical, sensory or appliance door.
mental capacity or by
persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge as
long as they are supervised
or have received instruction
on how to use the appliance
safely and they have
understood the potential
risks of using the appliance.
■ Children must not play with
this appliance.
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Safety instructions en
: Warning Installation
Risk of suffocation!
If allowed to play with the : Warning
packaging/plastic film or Risk of electric shock/fire/
packing components, children material damage/damage to
may become caught in these or the appliance!
pull them over their heads and If the appliance is not installed
suffocate. properly, this may lead to a
Keep packaging, plastic film dangerous situation. Ensure
and packing components away the following:
from children. ■ The mains voltage on your
: Warning power socket must match
Risk of poisoning! the rated voltage specified
Detergents and care products on the appliance
may result in poisoning if (identification plate). The
consumed. connected loads and the
If accidentally swallowed, seek required fuse protection are
medical advice. Keep specified on the identification
detergents and care products plate.
out of the reach of children. ■ The appliance must only be
connected to alternating
: Warning voltage via a protective
Risk of burns! contact socket that has been
When washing at high correctly installed. This plug
temperatures, the glass in the socket must be freely
appliance door becomes hot. accessible at all times.
Stop children from touching the ■ The mains plug and the
appliance door when it is hot. protective contact socket
must match and the earthing
: Warning system must be correctly
Eye/skin irritation! installed.
Contact with detergents or care ■ The installation must have an
products may cause eye/skin adequate cross section.
irritation.
Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if
they/it come(s) into contact
with detergents or care
products. Keep detergents and
care products out of the reach
of children.
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Safety instructions en
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Safety instructions en
: Warning Cleaning/Maintenance
Eye/skin irritation!
Detergent and care products : Warning
may spray out if the detergent Risk of death!
drawer is opened while the The appliance is powered by
appliance is in operation. electricity. There is a risk of
Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if electric shock if you come into
they/it come(s) into contact contact with live components.
with detergents or care Therefore please note:
products. If accidentally ■ Switch off the appliance.
swallowed, seek medical Disconnect the appliance
advice. from the power supply (pull
Caution! out the plug).
Material damage/damage to ■ Never take hold of the mains
the appliance plug with wet hands.
■ When removing the mains
■ If the amount of laundry in plug from the socket, always
the appliance exceeds its take hold of the plug itself
maximum load capacity, it and never the mains cable,
may not be able to operate otherwise this may damage
properly, or this may result in the mains cable.
material damage or damage ■ Do not make any technical
to the appliance. modifications to the
Do not exceed the maximum appliance or its features.
load capacity of dry laundry. ■ Repairs and any other work
Make sure you comply with on the appliance must only
the maximum load capacities be conducted by our
specified for each of the customer service or by an
programs. ~ Page 30 electrician. The same applies
MaterialIf you topour
damage/damage the appliance the wrong
■
for replacing the mains cable
quantity of detergent or (when necessary).
cleaning agent into the ■ Spare mains cables can be
appliance, this may result in ordered from our customer
material damage or damage service.
to the appliance.
Use detergents/care
products/cleaning agents
and softeners in accordance
with the manufacturers'
instructions.
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: Warning Caution!
Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to
Poisonous fumes may be given the appliance
off by cleaning agents that Cleaning agents and agents for
contain solvents, e.g. cleaning pretreating laundry (e.g. stain
solvent. removers, prewash sprays, etc.)
Do not use cleaning agents that may cause damage if they
contain solvents. come into contact with the
surfaces of the appliance.
: Warning Therefore please note:
Risk of electric shock/material
damage/damage to the ■ Do not allow these agents to
appliance! come into contact with the
If moisture penetrates the surfaces of the appliance.
appliance, this may cause it to ■ Clean the appliance with
short circuit. nothing but water and a soft,
Do not use a pressure washer, damp cloth.
steam cleaner, hose or spray ■ Remove any detergent,
gun to clean your appliance. spray or other residues
immediately.
: Warning
Risk of injury/material
damage/damage to the
appliance!
The use of spare parts and
accessories supplied by other
brands is dangerous and may
result in injury, material damage
or damage to the appliance.
For safety reasons, use
genuine spare parts and
accessories only.
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Environmental protection en
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en Positioning and connecting
( Mains cable
5 Positioning and 0 Bag:
connecting ■ Installation and operating
instructions
Included with the appliance
Posit onigadconetig
■ Customer services location
directory*
Note: Check the machine for transport ■ Warranty*
damage. Never use a damaged ■ Cover caps for openings after
machine. If you have any complaints, the transport braces have
contact the dealer from whom you been removed
purchased the appliance or our ■ Adaptor with sealing washer
customer services. ~ Page 51 from 21 mm = ½" to
26.4 mm = ¾" *
8 Water supply hose on Aqua-Stop
models
@ Water drain hose
H Elbow for securing the water
drain hose*
P Water supply hose on standard/
Aqua-Secure models
* depending on the model
In addition, a hose clamp
(24 - 40 mm diameter, available from
# specialist dealers) is required to
connect the water drain hose to a
siphon.
Useful tools
■ Spirit level for aligning
■ Spanner with:
+ – WAF13 for loosening the
transport braces, and
– WAF17 for aligning the appliance
3 feet
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Positioning and connecting en
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Positioning and connecting en
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Positioning and connecting en
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Main points in brief en
1 @ @ @
Connect the mains Open the door. To switch on, press Select a
plug. Turn on the the # button. programme, e.g.
tap. Cottons.
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2 @ @ @
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Sort the laundry. Observe the Load the laundry. Close the door.
maximum load
(depending on the
model) on the
display panel.
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4 @ @ @
End of the programme Open the door and To switch off, press Turn off the tap (for
remove the laundry. the # button. models without
Aqua-Stop).
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Getting to know the appliance en
Control panel
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en Getting to know the appliance
Display panel
#
Default programme settings:
( Temperature in °C
Ž - 90 (Ž = cold)
0 ■ Spin speed in rpm,
$, 0 - 1600*;
* Max. spin speed, depending
on the selected programme
and model,
■ 0 = no spin cycle, draining only
~ Page 35,
■ $ = Rinse Stop ~ Page 35
8 ■ Ready in
e.g. 2:30;
Programme duration depends
on the programme selection in
h:min (hours:minutes)
■ End time preselection
1 - 24 h;
Programme ends after ... h (h =
hours),
■ Load recommendation
e.g. kg 8*;
* depending on the selected
programme
@ Information on energy and water
consumption: ~ Page 13
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Water consumption display,
■ §{{{{{
Energy consumption display
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Getting to know the appliance en
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Detergent en
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en Overview of programmes
/ Overview of programmes
Programmes on the programme selector
Overiwofprgames
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Overview of programmes en
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Overview of programmes en
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Programme default settings en
Starching
0 Programme default
Note: Laundry should not be treated
with fabric softener.
settings
The default programme settings are
Liquid starch can be used to stiffen
Progamedfault seings
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en Additional programme settings
The maximum speed that can be set After starting the programme, you can
depends on the model and programme add or remove laundry if necessary.
that has been selected. ~ Page 40
Ready in
(5)
Before starting the programme, you \ Additional programme
can preselect the programme end
("Ready in" time) in hourly increments (h settings
= hour) up to a maximum of 24 hours.
An overview of all additional settings,
Adit onalprogamestings
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Operating the appliance en
Power rinse
(¾)
Additional rinse cycles depending on
programme, longer programme
duration for particularly sensitive skin
and/or for areas with very soft water.
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en Operating the appliance
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Operating the appliance en
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Operating the appliance en
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en Appliance settings
Removing laundry/switching
off the appliance
Q Appliance settings
You can change the following settings:
1. Open the door and remove the
Apliancest ings
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Sensors en
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en Cleaning and maintenance
Machine housing/control
2 Cleaning and panel
maintenance
■ Wipe the housing and the control
:Warning
Cleanigdmaintec panel with a soft, damp cloth.
Danger of death! ■ Remove the detergent residue
There is a risk of electric shock if you immediately.
touch live components. ■ Do not clean with a water jet.
Switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug. Drum
: Warning Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do
Risk of poisoning! not use steel wool.
Toxic vapours can be produced by If there are odours in the washing
cleaning agents that contain solvents, machine, or to clean the drum, run the
e.g. cleaning solvent. Drum Clean î 90 °C programme
Do not use cleaning agents that contain without laundry. Add washing powder.
solvents.
Caution! Descaling
Damage to the appliance
Descaling should not be necessary if
Cleaning agents that contain solvents, the detergent is measured out correctly.
e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage However, if it is required, follow the
surfaces and components in the manufacturer's instructions for the
machine. descaling agent. Suitable descalers can
Do not use cleaning agents that contain be obtained via our website or from
solvents. customer services. ~ Page 51
Prevent detergent residue from
building up and odours from forming
by following these instructions:
Notes
■ Ensure the room in which the
washing machine is set up is well
ventilated.
■ Leave the door and detergent
dispenser tray open slightly when
the washing machine is not in use.
■ Occasionally run a wash using the
Cottons 60 °C programme and
powder detergent.
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Cleaning and maintenance en
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Faults and what to do about them. en
Caution!
3 Faults and what to do Water damage
about them. Any escaping water may cause water
damage.
Emergency release
Faultsandwht odabut hem. Do not open the washing machine door
if water can be seen through the glass.
E.g. in the event of a power cut
The programme continues when the 1. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the
power supply is restored. mains plug.
2. Drain the water. ~ Page 45
However, if the laundry has to be 3. Use a tool to pull the emergency
removed, the washing machine door release downwards and then
can be opened as follows: release.
The washing machine door can then
: Warning be opened.
Risk of scalding!
When you are washing at high
temperatures, there is a risk of scalding
if you come into contact with hot
detergent solution and laundry.
If possible, leave it to cool down first.
: Warning
Risk of injury!
Reaching into the drum while it is still
turning may cause hand injuries.
Do not reach into the drum when it is
turning.
Wait until the drum has stopped turning.
: Warning
Irritation of the respiratory tract!
Any active oxygen that is emitted may
irritate the mucosa and cause eyes to
water.
Do not open the door using the
emergency release if a programme is
running with active oxygen.
Wait until there is no active oxygen in
the drum.
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Faults and what to do about them. en
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en Faults and what to do about them.
Faults Cause/remedy
Water remaining in the ■ Not a fault – the effectiveness of the care product is not affected.
care product ■ Clean the insert if necessary.
compartment i .
Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean î or Cottons 90 °C programme without laundry.
machine. Add standard washing powder or a detergent that contains bleach.
Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent
recommended by the detergent manufacturer. Do not use detergents intended
for woollens or delicates.
The o symbol is lit on the Have you used too much detergent?
display panel. Foam may Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre of water and pour it into
also be leaking from the compartment II (not suitable for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items made
detergent drawer. with down).
Use less detergent for the next wash cycle.
Loud noises, vibrations ■ Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. ~ Page 20
and machine “wandering” ■ Are the appliance's feet secured? Secure the appliance's feet. ~ Page 20
during the spin cycle. ■ Have the transportation securing means been removed? Remove the
transportation securing means. ~ Page 16
The display panel/ ■ Has there been a power failure?
indicator lights do not ■ Have the fuses blown/has the circuit breaker tripped? Switch on the circuit
work while the appliance breaker/replace the fuses.
is running. ■ If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
There are noises after the Not a fault – the appliance is filled with water to create mist; operating noises
programme starts from the fan and pump can be heard when it is doing this.
sensoFresh î.
Water stains on dry ■ Was residual water removed before laundry was added?
laundry after the ■ Level the appliance. The active oxygen treatment can only work properly if
sensoFresh î the appliance is levelled correctly. ~ Page 20
programme.
Odours noticeable after Active oxygen leaves a specific odour on the laundry following treatment. Shake
the sensoFresh î out the laundry briefly.
programme.
Odour has not been ■ The active oxygen treatment is less effective if the drum is dirty. Run the
removed satisfactorily Drum Clean î programme before using the appliance for the first time,
after the sensoFresh î and regularly thereafter.
programme. ■ Have you loaded too much laundry? Do not exceed the maximum load.
■ Have you selected a high enough intensity? Select a higher intensity.
~ Page 37
■ Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that any residual water can
evaporate. ~ Page 44
There is detergent ■ Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
residue on the laundry. ■ Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing.
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After-sales service en
Faults Cause/remedy
- P - appears on the ■ The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door
display panel when the immediately, if necessary.
cycle is paused. ■ Press the Ü button to resume the programme.
- P - and Ï appear on The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry.
the display panel when
the cycle is paused.
If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and then on again) or a repair is required:
■ Switch off the appliance and pull the mains plug out of the socket.
■ Turn off the tap and call the after-sales service.
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If you cannot rectify a fault yourself,
After-sal ervic
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en Consumption rates
[ Consumption rates
Energy and water consumption, programme duration and
Consumptionrates
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Technical data en
J Technical data
Dimensions:
Technialdt
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r Aqua-Stop warranty
Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop
Aqua-Stopwarnty
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