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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Siemens washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Risk of poisoning! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may be poisonous if at risk. consumed. For appliances that have Keep detergents and care reached the end of their service products out of the reach of life: children.
Save energy and detergent when ■ authorized collection centers for washing lightly and normally soiled disposal laundry. http://www.siemens-home.com/in/ ~ "Detergent" on page 20 Preserve.html Energy-saving mode: The display ■ See also: panel lighting goes out after a few Contact No: 180042535287 (toll-free) minutes and Start/Reload ! flashes.
Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions Included with the appliance After-sales service location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting If the hose and mains cables are not Order no. WMZ 20490, ■ routed properly, there is a risk of WZ 20490 WZ 20510, WZ 20520 tripping and injury. On wooden joist floors, install the Note: Lay hoses and cables in such a way washing machine: that there is no risk of tripping.
Positioning and connecting Keep the screws and sleeves in Hose and cable lengths Note: a safe place. Left-hand connection ■ Take the hoses out of the holders. Right-hand connection ■ Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders.
Positioning and connecting Water inlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to Warning the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to Risk of death! the appliance: There is a risk of electric shock if you – Model: Standard touch live components. Observe the following when connecting the machine: Notes...
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Make sure that: – The plug does not block drainage from the sink. Caution! – The end of the drain hose is not Water damage immersed in the drained water. If the drain hose slips out of the wash –...
Positioning and connecting Levelling Observe the following information and ensure that: Level the appliance using a spirit level. Notes Incorrect levelling may result in intense The mains voltage and voltage ■ noise, vibrations and "wandering". indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same.
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Grounding Instructions time Warning Danger of death! The washing machine was thoroughly Improper connection of the ground may tested before leaving the factory. In result in electric shock. Have the order to remove any water which may appliance checked by a qualified be left over from the test, run the first technician or licensed electrician if you...
Positioning and connecting Transportation Installing the transport locks: Remove the covers and keep them e.g. when moving home in a safe place. Use a screwdriver if necessary. Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer Controls/display elements Washing machine door with window handle 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel Control panel depending on the model ( programme default settings can be changed Overview of all programme default settings ~ "0 Programme default settings" on page 21 0 Additional programme settings can be selected Overview of all programme settings ~ Page 22 8 Start/Reload for starting,...
Laundry Display panel Settings for the selected programme Cold* - 90 °C Temperature in °C; Cold = cold – – –...1200** Spin speed; ** max. speed In rpm (rotations per minute); depends on the model – – – = Rinse hold (without final spin) 1:30 Programme duration Depends on the programme selection in h:min...
Laundry Sorting laundry Starching Sort your laundry according to the care Laundry must not be treated with Note: instructions and manufacturer's fabric softener. information on the care labels: Starching is possible in all wash Type of fabric/fibre ■ programmes if liquid starch is used. Colour ■...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that have been selected. settings Overview of programmes You can find possible programme P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s default settings in the overview;...
Additional programme settings Less iron Adding laundry while the preselected time continues running: (æ) Less iron) Press Start/Reload ! . The symbols YES and v light up on Button depending on the model the display panel. The washing Reduces creasing thanks to a special machine door can be opened and spin sequence followed by fluffing and laundry can be added.
Operating the appliance The following figures are indicated Operating the continuously on the display panel for the selected programme: appliance the programme length, ■ Install and connect washing Note: the preset temperature* (*depending ■ O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine properly.
Operating the appliance Placing laundry into the drum The indicator light on the Start button flashes, and the default settings for the programme appear continuously on the Warning display panel. Changes may be made Risk to life! to the default settings. Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, Measure and add detergent...
Operating the appliance Add detergent and/or care products. If you want to lock the Note: programme to prevent it from being inadvertently adjusted, you can select the childproof lock as follows. Childproof lock You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently.
Operating the appliance If the following appears in the display Select 0 Spin/Drain p (if only a panel: drain cycle is required: set rpm (spin speed) to - - -). Both the YES and v symbols light ■ Press the Start button again. up, it is possible to add laundry.
Sensors If the laundry is extremely unevenly Notes distributed, the spin speed is reduced – Do not leave any items of laundry or the spin cycle is not performed for in the drum. They may shrink in safety reasons. the next wash or discolour another item.
Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú. Press and hold the 0 button and turn one Press and hold the button for position to the right.
Cleaning and maintenance be obtained via our website or from our Cleaning and after-sales service. ~ Page 35 maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Warning C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e If the washing machine contains Danger of death! detergent or fabric softener residues:...
Cleaning and maintenance Open and remove the service flap. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the Spin/Drain programme (if only drain cycle is required, set (Spin speed) 0 on - - - ).
Faults and what to do about them Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning. Wait until the drum has stopped turning.
Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedial action The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature falls. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. If necessary, close the wash- ■...
Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedial action Water is leaking out. Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose. ■ No water supply. Start/Reload ! not pressed? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedial action Residual water in the Not a fault – the effect of the care product is not affected. ■ compartment i for care Clean the insert if necessary. ■ products. Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean programme without laundry.
After-sales service After-sales service Technical data If you cannot correct the fault yourself Dimensions: A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e T e c h n i c a l d a t a ~ "Faults and what to do about them"...
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