Siemens WM10E162HK series Instruction Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations you have opted for a modern, high-quality For domestic use only
domestic appliance manufactured by Siemens. The washing For washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-wash-
machine is distinguished by its economical water- and energy
able wool in detergent solution
consumption. To be operated with cold drinking water and commer-
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly
cially available detergents and care products which are
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. suitable for use in washing machines
.
Further information: www.siemens-home.com – Do not leave children unattended near the
washing machine.
– The washing machine is not to be used by
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
children or persons not familiar with the
operating instructions.
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
environmental guidelines.
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EEC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
reuse of used appliances.
Contents
Page
Intended use .......................................................................................1
Programmes .......................................................................................1
Setting and adjusting the programme ...........................................3
Washing ...........................................................................................3/4
After washing ......................................................................................4 Programmes
Individual settings ..........................................................................5/6 Detailed overview of programmes page 7.
Important information ...................................................................... 6 The spin speed can be selected individually, irrespective of
Overview of programmes ................................................................7 the selected programme and programme progress.
Safety instructions .............................................................................8
Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics
Consumption values .........................................................................8
Care .....................................................................................................9
+ Prewash Hard-wearing fabrics, prewash at 30°C
Information on the indicator lights ..................................................9
Mix Different types of laundry
Maintenance .................................................................................... 10
Super 15' Short programme
What to do if... .................................................................................. 11
Rinse / Spin Laundry washed by hand,
(Aqua Plus) button activated;
if only using the spin cycle, deactivate
the button
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of Empty Drain rinsing water for (without final
spin)
laundry for the relevant programme.
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
/ Wool Hand/machine-washable wool
– Instead of Cottons 90 °C, choose the programme
Cottons 60 °C with the additional function ecoPerfect. Delicate/ Silk Delicate washable fabrics
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy
Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics
consumption.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's
instructions and water hardness.
– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the spin
speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
1
Preparation Before washing for the first time
Wash once without any laundry
Correct installation according to the Sorting and loading laundry
separate Installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Check the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load
– Never use a damaged machine.
Observe the important information
– Inform the after-sales service.
Insert large and small items of laundry.
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry
Connect the mains plug
between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
Make sure your hands are dry.
Add detergent and care products
Take hold of the plug only.
Turn the tap on Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
Compartment II: detergent for the main wash, water softener,
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
bleach, stain remover
This prevents blockages.
Compartment : fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: detergent for prewash
Setting and adjusting a programme
(*model-dependent)
Additional functions and spin
speeds
Status Spin Additional Start/ page 5.
Programme selector
indicator speed* functions Pause
Select
Programme selector for End All buttons are sensitive and
switching the machine on need only to be touched
Spin
and off and for selecting lightly.
the programme. Can be Rinse If you press and hold the spin
turned in either direction. speed button, the appliance
Wash
automatically cycles through
the setting options.
2
Washing Removing the washing
page 9.
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If (without final spin) is active: Turn the programme
selector to Empty or select the spin speed.
Select Start/Pause.
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer with – Leave the washing machine door and detergent
page 7.
compartments I, II,
drawer open so that any residual water can
page 6.
evaporate.
Drum
Turning the tap off
Control panel
Not required for Aqua-Stop models
instructions
Washing machine
door Switching off
Measure accordingly:
Turn the programme selector to Off.
1
Programme has ended when...
Individual settings,
... Start/Pause flashes and the
comes on.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
3
– Cool washing: Select
2 – Select Start/Pause.
Start/Pause
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– Rinse/ Spin (deactivate
select Empty.
Service flap
– Select Start/Pause.
Changing the programme, if ...
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Select Start/Pause. The new programme starts from
the beginning.
Washing
3
Individual settings
Spin speed in rpm / without final spin model-dependent
Before and while the selected programme is running, the spin speed or (without final spin,
laundry soaks in the last rinsing water) can be set. The effects depend on the programme
progress.
The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and on which programme is
currently selected.
Additional functions and overview of programmes, see page 7.
speedPerfect For washing in a shorter time with a washing outcome comparable to
that of the standard programme. Maximum load Overview of
programmes, page 7.
refer to installation
ecoPerfect For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of
the standard programme.
(Easy-iron) Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. More gentle final spin
- residual moisture in the laundry slightly increased.
(Aqua Plus) Increased water level and additional rinse cycle, extended washing
time. For areas with very soft water or for further enhancing the spin
result.
Start/Pause
For starting or interrupting the programme.
Signal
1. Activate the 800
700
setting mode for
600
signal volume 400
+
Set to 1 step Press and 1 step
(End) indicator light
hold
Option:
*Short signal - function on.
Visually direct
impaired mode* Long signal - function off.
ON-OFF
Rinse/ Spin.
ON-OFF Set to
Button signals Information signals
(Aqua Plus) button) or
2. Setting the 800 800
700 700
volume for...
600 600
400 400
1 step Setting the 1 step Setting the
volume** volume**
** you may need to select the function several times.
4
Important information
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– When determining the dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, you
must follow the manufacturer's instructions.
– Empty pockets.
– Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light Do not prewash. If required, choose the additional function
speedPerfect.
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
intense Do not load as much laundry.
Choose a programme with Prewash.
Soaking
Load laundry of the same colour
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Turn the programme selector to Cottons cold and select Start/Pause. After
approx. 10 minutes, press Start/Pause, to pause the programme. Once the required
soaking time has elapsed, press Start/Pause, again to continue the programme, or select
a different programme.
800
700 Starching
Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
600
400
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the
fabric softener compartment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first
if necessary).
Release
Dyeing / Bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel.
Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for
bleaching clothes.
Set to
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