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2 Your new washing machine You have chosen a Siemens washing machine. 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 cond[...]

3 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 Ø Intended use 4 Ø Safety instructions 5 Ø Protection of the environment 7 Ø The main points in brief 8 Ø Getting to know your appliance 9 Ø Detergent drawer 10 Ø Operating elements/Display element[...]

4 B e f o r e w a s h i n g Intended use Ø For use in the household only. Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine- washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor. Ø The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold drinking water and commercially available detergents and care products which are suitable for use in w[...]

5 Safety instructions m W arning! 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. m W arning! Risk to children! – Do not leave children unsupervised near the washing machine. – Children must not pl[...]

6 m 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. m Caution! Risk of damaging appliance! – Co ver plat e ma y break! Do not climb on th[...]

7 Protection of the environment Packaging/Old appliance Hints and tips Ø Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme. Ø Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash. Ø Detergent dosage using the intelligent dosing system helps save detergent and water. Ø Energy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after several [...]

8 The main points in brief 1 @ @ @ Insert mains plug. Turn the tap on. Open the washing machine door. To switch on, press the # button. Select the programme, e.g. Cotton . 2 @ @ Dosage: automatic ú Please load laundry: max. 8kg Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load. 3 @ @ Close the washing machine door. If required, chan[...]

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10 Detergent drawer L Intelligent Dosing System (i-Dos): Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and softener. Dispensers i-Dos ô (1.3 l) and i-Dos i I ô (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one softener or two liquid detergents. [...]

11 Operating elements/Display elements M P Q RS T O K N U V ² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently. i Indicator lights for intelligent dosage ~ Page 33 j Button eco Perfect ¦ ~ Page 16 , ~ Page 28 k Press the main switch # button. Switch on and off the appliance. l Programme selector – can be rotated in either directio[...]

12 O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Before each washing ² – Install and connect washing machine properly . Refer to ~ Page 53 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 63 1. Preparing the washing Sorting the washing according to: Ø Type of fabric/fibre. Ø Colour. Ø Soiling. Ø Follow manufacturer’s care informa[...]

13 2. Preparing the appliance Insert mains plug. Turn on water tap. 3. Selecting a programme and putting the washing in the drum 1. Open the washing machine door. 2. Check whether the drum has been completely emptied. If required, empty. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction. ~ Page 39 3. Press the # button. The appliance is switched on. The [...]

14 – 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. The light goes out automatic[...]

15 Displays for recommended dosage: – Dosage: automatic , if intelligent dosage has been preset. – Dosage: ...% , recommended dosage if no intelligent dosage preset, see Manual dosage . ~ Page 36 ² – Unfold and load presorted items of washing. Mix large and small items. Washing items of different size distribute themselves better during the [...]

16 ² – If the buttons are held down, the set values automatically run 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. due to changes in the programme settings/ options, foam detection, unbala[...]

17 Ø i-Dos i I ô for dosing a softener or a second liquid detergent: Selecting i-Dos i I ô and changing dosage strength: strong: for especially soft washing (softener) or for heavily soiled or stained washing (detergent) when container content: Detergent set Ø i-Dos ô for dosing a liquid detergent: Selecting i-Dos ô and changing dosage streng[...]

18 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. They indicate the programme settings/options which can be change[...]

19 Ø T opping up washing When the programme has started, washing can be reloaded or taken out as required. Select Start/ Reload Ü . ² – If there is a high water level, high temperature or if the drum is rotating, the washing machine door remains locked for reasons of safety and reload is not possible. Follow the information on the display pane[...]

20 Ø End of programme by Rinse Hold 1. Select Spin (If required, adjust the spin speed) or Drain . 2. Select Star t /Reload Ü . End of the programme Finished, remo ve washing is indicated on the display panel. If Foam has been detected is also indicated on the display panel, the washing machine has detected too much foam during the wash programme[...]

21 After washing 1. Open washing machine door and remove washing.. ² – Do not leave any items of washing in the drum. In the next wash they may shrink or discolour something else. – Remove any foreign objects from the drum and the rubber seal – risk of rust. – Leave detergent drawer and door open so that residual water can evaporate. Befor[...]

22 Programme overview The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold . Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Name of the programme Brief explanation of the programme and for which textiles it is suitable. max. load selectable temperature as °C selectable spin speeds in rpm, the max. spin speed depends on the model possible progr[...]

23 Delicates/Silk For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarf). ² . For machine wash use detergent suitable for delicates and/or silk. max. 2 kg cold – 30 – 40 °C 0 ... 600 ... 800 rpm ¦ , G , ã , ! , æ , l , z , $ , ç at æ : 0 ... 600 rpm detergent Ý , so[...]

24 Shirts/Blouses Shirts/Blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics fibres or blended fabrics. For non-iron shirts the shirts/blouses are given only a short spin using the æ Less Ironing option, hang up dripping wet. ~ Self-smoothing effect. ² . Wash shirts/blouses made of delicates/silk in Delicates/Silk programme. max. 2 kg cold – 40 – 60 °[...]

25 Auto Soft Gentler treatment of washing. The degree of soiling and the type of washing are automatically detected and the washing sequence as well as intelligent dosage are optimally adjusted. ~ Page 26 max. 3.5 kg automatic, up to 30 °C automatic, up to 1000 rpm ã , $ , ç detergent Ý , softener Ý see Others The presettings of the programmes[...]

26 Automatic programmes The degree of soiling and the type of washing are automatically detected and the washing sequence as well as intelligent dosage are optimally adjusted. Ø Auto: for durable textiles Ø Auto Soft: gentler treatment of washing Textile Guard ² – The laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. – Use special detergents[...]

27 3. Select Start /Reload Ü . Programme stops before last rinse cycle. 4. Dose textile-guard agent (max. 170 ml) in dispenser À Á . 5. Select Start /Reload Ü . After-treatment of the washing according to manufacturer’s instructions. Starching ² The washing should not be treated with fabric softener. Select Rinsing programme. Manually dose l[...]

28 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: Ø Are active without acknowledgement. Ø Can be selected or deselected or changed depending on the programme progress. Ø Settings i-Dos i I ô and i-D[...]

29 i-Dos i I ô light – normal – strong – off To change the softener dosage strength (or deter- gent when container content: detergent set) for the selected programme permanently until the next change: ~ Page 17 – light: slightly soft washing – normal: normally soft washing – strong: especially soft washing i-Dos ô light – normal –[...]

30 Press ß Options button to select: Notes Pre-wash on – off For heavily soiled washing. 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. Put detergent for prewash in the drum and pour detergent for m[...]

31 Anti-stain system General information about stains The Stains additional programme option for treating special stains can be found via the Ö Options button. 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. Hot or cold water, gentle [...]

32 Intelligent Dosing System Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and softener. Dispensers i-Dos ô (1.3 l) and i-Dos i I ô (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one softener or two liquid detergents. Depending on the selected pr[...]

33 Ø Use only self-flowing liquid products and gels which the manufacturer recommends adding to a detergent drawer. Ø Do not mix different liquid detergents. If changing the liquid detergent (type, manufacturer, ...), empty the dispenser completely. ~ Page 41 Ø Do not use any solvent-based, corrosive or gas-emitting products (e.g. liquid beach).[...]

34 Ø Reloading detergent/softener The flashing of the associated illuminated display when intelligent dosage is selected and a corresponding message on the display panel indicate that the level is below the minimum. There are still enough contents for approx. 3 washes. The same detergent or softener can be topped up at any time. If the product/man[...]

35 Ø If intensive foaming occurs repeatedly during washing, pleas check the basic dosage setting and dosage strength. Furthermore, some liquid detergents may have a tendency to excessive foaming. If the basic dosage settings and dosage strengths are correct, it is recommended to use a different liquid detergent. Change basic dosage amount. ~ Page [...]

36 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. 1. Pull out the deterg[...]

37 Consumption values Programme Load Energy consumption ** Water ** Programme duration ** Cotton 20 °C 8 kg 0,25 kWh 57 l 2 ^ h Cotton 40 °C 8 kg 1,09 kWh 57 l 2 _ h Cotton 60 °C 8 kg 1,43 kWh 57 l 2 _ h Cotton 90 °C 8 kg 2,40 kWh 69 l 2 ^ h Easy-Care 40 °C 4 kg 0,65 kWh 46 l 2 h Mixed Fabrics 4 kg 0,59 kWh 44 l 1 ] h Delicates/Silk 2 kg 0,15 [...]

38 Appliance settings By pressing the Basic Settings 3 sec. buttons, appliance settings can be changed, e.g. button signal. Simultaneously hold down Basic Settings 3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds: Ø If the buttons are held down, the settings automatically run through. Ø Select Setting with the two left buttons. Ø Select displayed value with[...]

39 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 rin[...]

40 C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Care and maintenance m W arning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug! m Caution! Fire and explosion hazard! If solvent cleaning agents, e.g. petroleum ether, are used in the washing machine, components may be [...]

41 i-Dos Clean the detergent drawer Ø Drain dispensers 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 simultaneous[...]

42 3. Press release lever and completely remove drawer. 4. Carefully remove drawer cover. m 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. – Protect rear drawer plug fr[...]

43 Drain pump blocked m W arning! 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. ² Turn the tap off to prevent more water from flowing in and to ensure that it is drained via the pump. 1. Switch off the device. Pull out the mains plug. 2[...]

44 7. Insert service flap (1), engage (2) and close (3). ² To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during the next wash cycle: Pour approx. 1 litre of water into dispenser À Á and start the Drain programme. Drainage hose on the siphon blocked 1. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug! Note: Residual water may run out![...]

45 Filter blocked in water inlet hose First, release water pressure in the supply hose: 1. Turn off the tap! 2. Select any programme (except Spin/Drain). 3. Select Start /Reload Ü . Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds. 4. Press the # button. Appliance is switched off. Pull out the mains plug! 5. Clean the filter: Disconnect the hose from the wa[...]

46 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: m W arning! Danger of scalding! Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If touched, there is a risk of scalding. If required, leave to cool down. m Caution! Danger when reaching into/g[...]

47 Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy The door cannot be locked, please open the door again, then close it and select "start/pause". – Washing may be caught. Please open and close washing machine door again and select Start /Reload Ü . – If required, shut washing machine door or remove washing and shut again. – I[...]

48 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. – Start /Reload Ü not selected? – Tap not open? – Filter blocked? Clean the filter. ~ Page 45 – Supply hose kinked or jammed? Dispenser is empty and fill level disp[...]

49 Odour formation in the washing machine. Run Cotton 90 °C programme without washing. Use standard detergent. Repeated, intensive foaming. – Check basic dosage settings and dosage strength. – If required, use a different liquid detergent. Detergent/softener drips off the seal and collects on the door or in the seal fold. Too much detergent/so[...]

50 Customer service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, Faults, what to do? ~ Page 48 , 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. Rely on the competence of the[...]

51 I n s t a l l i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Standard accessories 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. Connecting the water ~ Page 60 Useful tools: Ø Spirit level for alignment. Ø Socket wrench size 13: for loosening the transporta[...]

52 Hose and cable lengths ² If the hose holders are used, the possible hose lengths are reduced! Available from dealer/customer service: Ø Extension for Aqua-Stop or cold water inlet hose (approx. 2.50 m). Order no. WMZ2380, WZ10130, CZ11350, Z7070X0 Ø Longer supply hose (approx. 2.20 m), for standard model. Technical specifications a?[...]

53 Installation ² Humidity in the drum is caused by the final inspection. Secure installation m W arning! 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. Donot lift the[...]

54 m W arning! 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. m Caution! Risk of stumbling! If the hoses and po[...]

55 Installing the appliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling m W arning! 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. Holding brackets: order no. WMZ 2200, WX 9756, CZ 110600, Z 7080X0 ² If installing on a woode[...]

56 Remove transportation protection devices m 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. m Caution! Washing machine [...]

57 3. Loosen and remove all 4 transportation lock screws. 4. Take the power cord out of the holders. Remove sleeves. 5. Insert covers. ² Lock covers firmly by pressing on the locking hook.[...]

58 Connecting the water m W arning! 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). ² – To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions in this chapter! – Operate the washing machine with cold drinking water only. – Do no[...]

59 on the appliance: for Standard and Aqua-Secure models 2. Carefully turn on the tap and check that the connection points are not leaking. ² Screw connection is under water pipe pressure. Water drainage hose ² – Do not kink or protract the the water supply hose. – Height difference between the placement area and drainage point: 0–maximum 1[...]

60 Drainage into a siphon m W arning! 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 24–40 mm (specialist outlet). Connecting Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve[...]

61 Alignment 1. Loosen lock nut in a clockwise direction with a wrench. 2. Check alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and, if required, correct. Adjust the height by rotating the foot. ² All four feet must be firmly on the floor. The washing machine must not wobble! 3. Tighten the lock nut against the housing. Grip the foot and do [...]

62 Electrical connection Electrical safety m W arning! 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. – Never pull out the mains plug during operation. – Connect the washing machine to an alternat[...]

63 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. ² The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly. See chapter Installing ~ Page 61 1. Check the [...]

64 Transportation, e.g. if moving house Preparatory work 1. Turn off the tap. 2. Release the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – Filter in the water inlet hose ~ Page 45 3. Drain any residual detergent solution. Maintenance – Drain pump blocked ~ Page 43 4. Isolate the washing machine from the power supply. 5. Remove the hoses. 6. [...]

65 Index A Alignment, 61 Anti-stain system, 31 Aqua-Sensor, 39 Automatic programmes, 26 B Basic Settings 3 sec., 11, 38 Button ecoPerfect, 11, 16, 28 Finish in, 11, 15, 28 i-Dos i I ô , 11, 17, 29 i-Dos ô , 11, 17, 29 Options, 11, 16, 30 speedPerfect, 11, 16, 28 Spin, 11, 15, 28 Start/Reload, 11 Temperature, 11, 15, 28 C Cancelling the programme,[...]

66 I i-Dos, 10, 22, 29 Clean the dispenser, 41 Drain dispensers, 41 Filling dispenser, 32 In daily use, 33 Standard settings, 34 Switching on the appliance, 32 i-Dos i I ô , 11, 17, 29 i-Dos ô , 11, 17, 29 Information on the display panel, 47 Insert the laundry, 15 the washing, 14 Installation, 53 Installing transportation protection devices, 64 [...]

67 T Technical specifications, 52 Temperature, 11, 15, 28 Textile Guard, 26 Topping up washing, 19 Transport bolts, 56 U Unbalanced load detection system, 39 Unloading the laundry, 21 W Washing Insert laundry, 13 Water Plus, 30[...]

Siemens-Electrogeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34, 81739 München *9000965240* 9000965240 (9405) siemens-home.com Aqua-Stop warranty For appliances with Aqua-Stop only In addition to warranty claims against the seller based on the contract of sale and in addition to our appliance warranty we shall pay damages under the following conditions: 1. If wa[...]