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Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine. To meet the high quality demands required by Siemens, every washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
Contents e n W a s h i n g m a c h i n e I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Before washing Intended use...
Intended use B e f o r e w a s h i n g For use in the household only. Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine- Ø washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor. The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold Ø...
Safety instructions Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only. Warning! Risk to children! –...
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Caution! Danger of scalding! When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a washbasin or if draining the washing machine in an emergency). Allow detergent solution to cool down. Caution! Risk of damaging appliance! –...
Protection of the environment Packaging/Old appliance Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
The main points in brief Insert mains plug. Open the washing To switch on, press Select the Turn the tap on. machine door. programme, e.g. button. algodón/algodão (Cottons). Dosage: automatic ú Please load laundry: max. 9kg Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.
Detergent drawer Intelligent Dosing System (i-Dos): Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and softener. Dispensers i-Dos (1.3 l) and i-Dos (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are ô ô used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one softener or two liquid detergents.
Operating elements/Display elements ² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently. Indicator lights for intelligent dosage inicio/pausa+carga Ü ~ Page 34 (Start/Pause+Reload) button to start, interrupt and cancel the programme (e.g. Button ecoPerfect ~ Page 16, ¦...
Before each washing O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e – Install and connect washing machine properly. ² Refer to ~ Page 54 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 64 1.
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Otherwise, the load display may malfunction. ~ Page 40 Press the button. The appliance is switched on. The Siemens logo is indicated on the display panel and all programme indicator lamps are lit. Then always the algodón/algodão (Cottons) programme preset at the factory is displayed.
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– In the shell grip of the detergent drawer the indicator lights for intelligent dosage are lit if intelligent dosage has been selected. – For appliances with drum light: After switching on the appliance, after opening and closing the washing machine door as well as after starting the programme, the drum is lit.
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~ Page 40 – Do not load washing until the main menu for the saved programme is displayed after the Siemens logo. – The load screen is indicated when the door is opened or when the amount of washing is changed.
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– If the buttons are held down, the set values automatically run ² through. – The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme. The programme duration is adjusted while the programme is running if the programme duration requires changing, e.g.
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for dosing a softener or a second liquid Ø i-Dos ô detergent: Selecting i-Dos and changing dosage strength: ô 60°C 2:31h 1600 ô ª normal i-Dos dosage strong ô ª è strong: for especially soft washing (softener) or for heavily soiled or stained washing (detergent) when container content: Detergent set for dosing a liquid detergent:...
Washing During the wash cycle the programme progress is indicated by a bar on the display panel. The bar progresses in the course of the wash cycle and provides information about the current programme progress. The arrows are switched on and off according to the programme progress.
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Ø End of programme by Rinse Hold Rinse hold reached: Select "spin" or "drain" and then "start". Spin Drain 1. Select Spin (If required, adjust the spin speed) or Drain. 2. Select inicio/pausa+carga (Start/Pause+Reload). Ü End of the programme Finished, remove washing is indicated on the display panel. Finished, remove washing If Foam has been detected is also indicated on the display panel, the washing machine has detected too much foam during the...
After washing Open washing machine door and remove washing.. Remove the washing. ú Switch off the device. – Do not leave any items of washing in the drum. In the next ² wash they may shrink or discolour something else. –...
Programme overview The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. load Name of the programme Brief explanation of the programme and selectable temperature as °C for which textiles it is suitable. selectable spin speeds in rpm, the max.
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The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information delicado/seda (Delicates/Silk) max. 2 kg For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. made cold – 30 – 40 °C of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or blended 0 ... 600 ... 800 rpm fabrics (e.g.
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The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information camisas/business (Shirts/Business) max. 2 kg Shirts/Blouses made of cotton, linen, cold – 40 – 60 °C synthetics fibres or blended fabrics. 0 ... 800 rpm For non-iron shirts the shirts/blouses are given only a short spin using the Less æ...
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see ... programas adic. (other programmes) The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. 1 kg Lingerie For delicate, washable underwear e.g. cold – 30 – 40 °C made of velvet, lace, Lycra, silk or satin. 0 ...
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see ... programas adic. (other programmes) The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Spin/Low program Extra spin cycle at reduced speed and with especially gentle spin mechanism. 0 ... 800 ... 1200 rpm æ ç...
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Memory The programme and all settings are permanently stored under Memory. Saving: Select memoria (Memory) programme. If a programme has not yet been selected for this memory programme, select programme according to the instructions on the display panel. The selection of the programme is automatically acknowledged by a tick.
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Rinse hold reached: Please add to detergent drawer À the water proofing agent and then select "start" Dose textile-guard agent (max. 170 ml) in dispenser À Á Select Start/Reload . After-treatment of the washing Ü according to manufacturer’s instructions. Starching The washing should not be treated with fabric softener.
Programme settings/options Depending on the programme, you can use the programme options to adjust the washing process even more efficiently to your items of washing. Programme settings/options: Are active without acknowledgement. Ø Can be selected or deselected or changed depending on the Ø...
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Buttons Notes To change the softener dosage strength (or i-Dos ô detergent when container content: detergent set) light – normal – for the selected programme permanently until the strong – off next change: ~ Page 17 – light: slightly soft washing –...
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Notes Press menu (Options) button to ß select: For heavily soiled washing. Pre-wash on – off For intelligent dosage: Selected detergent is used for prewash and main wash. To prevent overdosage, select medium i-Dos setting. For manual dosage: Divide detergent for pre-wash and main wash.
Anti-stain system General information about stains The Stains additional programme option for treating special stains can be found via the menu (Options) button. Ö A total of 16 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing temperature, drum movement and soaking time specific to the type of stain.
Intelligent Dosing System Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and softener. Dispensers i-Dos (1.3 l) and ô i-Dos (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are used for this. You ô can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one softener or two liquid detergents.
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Use only self-flowing liquid products and gels which the Ø manufacturer recommends adding to a detergent drawer. Do not mix different liquid detergents. If changing the liquid Ø detergent (type, manufacturer, ...), empty the dispenser completely. ~ Page 42 Do not use any solvent-based, corrosive or gas-emitting Ø...
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The same detergent or softener can be topped up at any time. If the product/manufacturer is changed, we recommend cleaning the dispensers beforehand. ~ Page 42 If required, adjusting the basic dosage. ~ Page 35 Standard settings If required, change basic dosages for detergent and softener: Ø...
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Change dispenser content. ~ Page 39 ² – When the i-Dos container content is switched from ô softener to detergent, the basic dosage amount of detergent for this container is set to the factory setting (75 ml) and the dosage for this detergent is set to off in all permitted programmes.
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Manual dosage In the case of programmes in which intelligent dosage is not possible or not requested (then set intelligent dosage to off), detergent is added to detergent drawer À Á In addition to intelligent dosage of detergents - cleaning agents such as water softener, bleach or stain remover can also be dosed here.
Consumption values Programme Load Energy Water *** Programme consumption *** duration *** Cottons 20 °C 9 kg 0,32 kWh 64 l Cottons 40 °C * 9 kg 1,15 kWh 64 l Cottons 60 °C 9 kg 1,25 kWh 64 l Cottons 90 °C 9 kg 2,30 kWh...
Appliance settings By pressing the ajustes base 3s. (Basic Settings 3 sec.) buttons, appliance settings can be changed, e.g. button signal. Simultaneously hold down ajustes base 3s. (Basic Settings 3 sec.) buttons for approx. 3 seconds: Language end signal è button signal If the buttons are held down, the settings automatically run Ø...
Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent Load adjust Depending on the type of textile and load, the load adjust optimally adjusts the water consumption in each programme. Aqua-Sensor During the wash and rinse cycles the Aqua sensor checks the degree of turbidity (turbidity is caused by dirt and detergent residue) of the washing and rinsing water.
Care and maintenance C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Switch off the appliance.
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i-Dos Clean the detergent drawer Drain dispensers Ø The dispensers have drainage openings with removable stoppers in the front area. To drain the dispensers, first remove the drawer handle as illustrated: 1. Open detergent drawer. 2. Pull release lever (A) on the back of the drawer handle (bottom middle) gently towards yourself and simultaneously ...
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3. Press release lever and completely remove drawer. 4. Carefully remove drawer cover. Caution! Detergent drawer may be damaged! The detergent drawer contains electrical components. They may be damaged if they come into contact with water. – Do not clean the cover in the dishwasher and do not immerse in water.
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Drain pump blocked Warning! Danger of scalding! Wash liquor is hot when washing at high temperatures. You may be scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor. Allow wash liquor to cool down. Turn the tap off to prevent more water from flowing in and to ²...
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Insert service flap (1), engage (2) and close (3). To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during ² the next wash cycle: Pour approx. 1 litre of water into dispenser and start the Drain programme. À Á Drainage hose on the siphon blocked Switch off the appliance.
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Remove hose from the rear of the appliance. Take out filter with pliers and clean. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
Emergency release The programme continues running when the power supply is restored. If the washing is still to be removed, the door can be opened as described below: Warning! Danger of scalding! Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If touched, there is a risk of scalding.
Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy The door cannot be – Washing may be caught. Please open and close washing locked, please open machine door again and select inicio/pausa+carga Ü the door again, then (Start/Pause+Reload). close it and select –...
Faults, what to do? Faults Cause/Remedy Water is running out. – Correctly attach/replace drainage hose. – Tighten screw-fitting on the supply hose. Water not flowing in. – inicio/pausa+carga Ü (Start/Pause+Reload) not selected? – Tap not open? – Filter blocked? Clean the filter. ~ Page 45 –...
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Faults Cause/Remedy Odour formation in Run algodón/algodão (Cottons) 90 °C programme without the washing washing. machine. Use standard detergent. Repeated, intensive – Check basic dosage settings and dosage strength. foaming. – If required, use a different liquid detergent. Detergent/softener Too much detergent/softener in the dispensers. Observe max mark drips off the seal and in the dispensers.
Customer service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, Faults, what to do?~ Page 49, please contact our customer service. We will always finds a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians. Please give customer service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.
Standard accessories I n s t a l l i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Also required for connection of the water drainage hose to a siphon: 1 hose clip Ø 24–40 mm (DIY store) is also required for connection to a siphon.
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Hose and cable lengths If the hose holders are used, the possible hose lengths are ² reduced! Available from dealer/customer service: Extension for Aqua-Stop or cold water inlet hose Ø (approx. 2.50 m). Order no. WMZ2380, WZ10130, CZ11350, Z7070X0 Longer supply hose (approx. 2.20 m), for standard model. Ø...
Installation Humidity in the drum is caused by the final inspection. ² Secure installation Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g.
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Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and cause injuries. Do not lift the washing machine by its projecting parts.
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Installing the appliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling Warning! Washing machine may be damaged!! The washing machine may wander during the spin cycle and topple/fall off the base. Always secure the washing machine feet with fixing brackets.
Remove transportation protection devices Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! Transit bolts which have not been removed may damage e.g. the drum while the washing machine is running. Before using the appliance for the first time, remove the 4 transportation protection devices completely and keep in a safe place.
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Loosen and remove all 4 transportation lock screws. Take the power cord out of the holders. Remove sleeves. Insert covers. Lock covers firmly by pressing on the locking hook. ²...
Connecting the water Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve). – To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions ²...
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on the appliance: for Standard and Aqua-Secure models Carefully turn on the tap and check that the connection points are not leaking. Screw connection is under water pipe pressure. ² Water drainage hose – Do not kink or protract the the water supply hose. ²...
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Drainage into a siphon Warning! Water damage possible! If the drainage hose slips off the siphon connection due to high water pressure when draining the washing machine, leaking water may cause damage. Connection point must be secured with hose clip, Ø...
Alignment Loosen lock nut in a clockwise direction with a wrench. Check alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and, if required, correct. Adjust the height by rotating the foot. All four feet must be firmly on the floor. ²...
Electrical connection Electrical safety Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only. –...
Before the 1st washing The washing machine was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine. The washing machine must have been installed and connected ²...
Transportation, e.g. if moving house Preparatory work Turn off the tap. Release the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – Filter in the water inlet hose ~ Page 45 Drain any residual detergent solution. Maintenance – Drain pump blocked ~ Page 44 Isolate the washing machine from the power supply.
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i-Dos, 10, 22, 30 i-Dos , 11, 17, 30 ô Clean the dispenser, 42 Information on the display Drain dispensers, 42 panel, 48 Filling dispenser, 33 Insert In daily use, 34 the laundry, 15 Standard settings, 35 the washing, 14 Switching on the Installation, 54 appliance, 33...
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Technical specifications, 53 Topping up Temperature, 11, 15, 29 washing, 19 Textileguard, 27 Transport bolts, 57 Unbalanced load detection Unloading system, 40 the laundry, 21 Washing Water Plus, 31 Insert laundry, 13...
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01450 2655 0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute. Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list. Siemens-Electrogeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34, 81739 München siemens-home.com *9000955277* 9000955277 (9401)
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