Siemens WS12K261BY Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WS12K261BY Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WS12K261BY siemens-home.com/welcome Register your product online ens-home.com/welcome...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Intended use.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use After-sales service ..28 Intended use Consumption rates ..29 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for Consumption values table .
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
  • Page 6: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Cut through the mains cable Environmental ■ and remove it, along with protection plug. Destroy the lock on the ■ Packaging/used appliance washing machine door. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Dispose of packaging in an Warning environmentally-responsible...
  • Page 7: Main Points In Brief

    Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Insert mains plug. Turn the tap on. Sort the laundry. Open the washing machine door. -------- Select the Maximum load is...
  • Page 8: Getting To Know The Appliance

    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 ~ Page 17 8 Washing machine door with door handle 0 Operating/display panel ~ Page 9 9S Open the washing machine door...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel (08 °C (Temperature), 0 (spin speed) X ! Start/Reload for starting, interrupting und 5 (Ready in) time for changing programme (adding laundry) and cancelling a programme. settings. `Programme selector for selecting the Overview of all programme default settings programme and for switching the machine on and ~ Page 15 off.
  • Page 10: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of levels of soiling: Laundry – light: Do not prewash; if necessary, select the additional P repare the laundry programme setting L a u n d r y SpeedPerfect. Caution! – normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics – heavy: Load less laundry, select a programme with prewash.
  • Page 11: Detergent

    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...
  • Page 12: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Name of the programme Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suitable.
  • Page 13 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings h Í Wool max. 2 kg Hand- or machine-washable fabrics that are made of wool or contain wool. cold - 40 °C Particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with - - - ... 800 rpm longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution).
  • Page 14: Starching

    Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings G Super 30’/15’ max. 3.5 kg/2 kg* Extra-short programme of approx. 30 minutes, suitable or small items of lightly cold - 40 °C soiled laundry. - - - ... 1200 rpm Shorter programme duration (approx. 15 min) for speed function Note: 0 Spin/ Extra spin with speed that can be selected...
  • Page 15: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings Ready in Programme default The respective programme duration is settings displayed by selecting the programme. The programme duration is The temperature, spin speed and automatically adjusted when the P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme duration (Ready in time) for programme is running.
  • Page 16: Additional Programme Settings

    Additional programme settings Check that the drum is completely Additional programme drained. Drain if necessary. settings SpeedPerfect A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s For a shorter wash time with a comparable washing effect to the standard programme.
  • Page 17: Select Additional Programme Settings

    Operating the appliance Select additional programme settings By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry. The settings can be selected or deselected depending on the Close the washing machine door. programme progress. The indicator lamp for the button lights up if a setting is active.
  • Page 18: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance Start the programme Filling Pull out the detergent drawer. Select the ! Start/Reload button. The indicator lamp lights up and the Warning programme starts. Eye/skin irritation! Detergent and care products may During the programme, the display run out if the detergent drawer is panel shows the "Ready in"...
  • Page 19: Adding Laundry

    Operating the appliance Adding laundry Cancel the programme After starting the programme, you can For programmes at high temperature: add or remove laundry as required. Select ! Start/Reload. To cool down laundry: Select To do this, press the ! Start/Reload q Rinse.
  • Page 20: Removing Laundry/Switching Off The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Removing laundry/switching off the appliance Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry. Turn the programme selector to Off. Appliance is switched off. Turn off the tap. Not required for Aqua-Stop models. Contents of package ~ Page 30 Notes –...
  • Page 21: Setting The Signal

    Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate setting mode for the signal volume turn to Off hold down + and turn one position to Press and hold the button for approx.
  • Page 22: Sensors

    Sensors Sensors A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the type of fabric and the load. The voltage control system is activated when a program is started.
  • Page 23: Machine Housing/Control Panel

    Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Push in the detergent drawer. panel Leave the detergent drawer open Note: so that any residual water can Wipe the housing and the control ■ evaporate. panel with a soft, damp cloth. Remove the detergent residue ■...
  • Page 24: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Carefully unscrew the pump cover. Filter in the water supply Clean the interior, pump cover blocked thread and pump housing. The impeller in the detergent solution First, reduce the water pressure in the pump must be able to rotate. supply hose: Turn off the tap.
  • Page 25: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Caution! Faults and what to do Water damage about them. Any escaping water may cause water damage. Emergency release Do not open the washing machine door F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . if water can be seen through the glass.
  • Page 26: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. Due to the high temperature in the drum, the washing machine door cannot ■ be opened.
  • Page 27 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Detergent solution is not – – – (Rinse stop = without final spin cycle) selected? ~ Page 19 ■ drained. Clean the drain pump. ~ Page 23 ■ Clean the outlet pipe and/or drainage hose. ■...
  • Page 28: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy The single dot (.) flashes. Undervoltage during the washing programme causes an extending of the wash programme. ~ Page 22 NO appears in the display Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing machine panel in reload mode.
  • Page 29: Consumption Rates

    Consumption rates Consumption rates Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s (approximate information) Programme Load Energy Water Programme dura- consumption* consumption* tion* Cottons 20 °C 6 kg 0.23 kWh 66 l Cottons 40 °C 6 kg...
  • Page 30: Efficiency Test Programmes For Cotton Fabrics

    Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ü) are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with Load Approximate pro- regulation...
  • Page 31: Installation

    Positioning and connecting Installation Moisture in the drum is due to Note: the final inspection. Secure installation Warning Risk of injury! The washing machine is heavy – ■ caution: take care when lifting it. If the washing machine is lifted by ■...
  • Page 32: Installation On A Base Or A Wooden Joist Floor

    Positioning and connecting Installation on a base or a Removing the transport locks wooden joist floor Caution! Damage to the appliance Warning The washing machine is secured for Damage to the appliance! ■ transportation using transport locks. The washing machine may “wander” If the transport locks are not and tip/topple from the base when removed, the drum, for example,...
  • Page 33: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Remove the mains cable from the holders. Remove sleeves. Connection on right side Insert covers. If the hose holders are used, the Note: possible hose lengths are reduced! The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/after-sales service: Extension for Aqua-Stop or cold ■...
  • Page 34: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting Aquastop Notes ■ In addition to the safety information ■ listed here, the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements. Only operate the washing machine ■ using cold mains water. Do not connect the washing ■...
  • Page 35: Drainage Into A Wash Basin

    Positioning and connecting Drainage into a wash basin Connection Warning 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 (e.g. when draining hot detergent solution into a washbasin).
  • Page 36: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is Notes ■ used, only a type which displays this – The lock nuts on all four symbol is used: z. appliance feet must be screwed Only this symbol guarantees tightly against the housing. compliance with the currently –...
  • Page 37: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Close the detergent drawer. Installing transportation protection Select ! Start/Reload. devices: At the end of the programme set the Remove the covers and keep in a programme selector to Off. safe place. If required, use a screwdriver. Your washing machine is now ready to use.
  • Page 40 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY siemens-home.com *9000978520* 9000978520 (9512)

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