Siemens WM12S425GC Operating Instructions 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 in a detergent
machine is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy. solution.
Each appliance which leaves our factory has been inspected
To be operated with cold mains water and
thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect
commercially available low foam detergents and care
condition.
products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and
services visit our web site: www.siemens-home.com or contact our
after-sales service centres.
– Do not leave children unattended near the
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
washing machine!
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with
– The washing machine is not to be used by
environmental guidelines. This appliance is certified in accordance
children or persons not familiar with the
with European Directive 2002/96/EEC on waste electrical and
operating instructions.
electronic equipment (WEEE).
– Keep pets away from the washing machine!
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
reuse of used appliances.
Contents
Page
Intended use ...................................................................................... 1
Programmes ...................................................................................... 1
Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,
Preparation ..................................................................................... 2/3
Setting and adjusting programmes ............................................... 3
Programmes}
Washing .......................................................................................... 3/4
Detailed programme overview. page 7 Compartment
Removing the laundry ...................................................................... 4
The temperature and spin speed can be selected
Display information, Options, Functions ................................... 5/6 individually, irrespective of the selected programme and
Programme overview......................................................................... 7 programme progress .
Safety instructions ............................................................................. 8
Consumption values ....................................................................... 8
Cottons Quick
Important information ....................................................................... 9
Hard–wearing textiles
Cottons
Care ................................................................................................... 10
Information on the display panel................................................... 10 Mix mixed types of laundry
Maintenance .....................................................................................11
Easy-Care easy care textiles
What to do if ....................................................................................12
Wool hand–/machine–washable wool
Emergency release .......................................................................... 13
Delicates/Silk silk and delicate washable fabrics
Customer service ............................................................................ 13
Down washable clothes filled with down
Drum Clean programme to clean the drum without
laundry. Use the programme once
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
every three months
Soaking single soaking, after soaking select
other washing programmes
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
laundry for the relevant programme.
Single Rinse extra rinse with spin
– Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.
extra spin with selectable spin speed
– Select Cottons 60 °C and additional function of Intensive Single Spin
to reach good cleaning result with significantly lower energy
Sport Shoes special sport shoes programme
consumption.
Quick 15' short programme
– Dose the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and water hardness. Easy-Care Plus dark-coloured fabrics
– If the laundry is to be subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select
Night Wash cotton, synthetic fibres, blended
a spin speed as specified by the dryer manufacturer.
fabrics, lower noise
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Preparation Before washing for the first time,
wash once without any laundry page 9
Sorting and loading the laundry
Correct installation according to
separate installation instructions.
Observe the care information provided by the manufacturer.
Sort according to the information on the care labels.
Check the machine Sort according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
Do not exceed the maximum load. page 7
– Never switch on a damaged machine!
– Inform your customer service! Observe the instructions in the important information section. page 9
Load both large and small items of laundry.
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing
Insert mains plug
between the loading door and rubber seal.
With dry hands only!
Add detergent and care product
Only hold the plug itself!
Add the appropriate dose according to:
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
Turn on the tap
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent: pour liquid detergent into an
appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: close the detergent drawer!
bleacher, stain remover
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
This prevents blockages.
: Fabric softener, impregnating agent, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre–wash
Setting and adjusting programmes
If the symbol lights up or
Programme selector Display panel/ Start/ flashes in the display panel, the
Reload childproof lock is active.
Option buttons/
deactivate, page 6
Additional functions
For additional functions and
option buttons, see the individual
settings section. page 5/6
Select Start/Reload
All buttons are sensitive and a
gentle tap is adequate!
If you press and hold the option
buttons, the setting options
automatically scroll through.
Programme selector for
switching the machine on
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated
in either direction.
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Removing laundry Display information, Options, Functions
Washing
– Open washing machine door and remove laundry.
If (Rinse stop = no final drain/spin) is active: Select
the spin speed or set programme selector to Single
Spin .
– Select Start/Reload.
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer with
compartments I, II, Turn off the tap
Drum
Control panel
Switch off
Door handle
– Set Programm selector to Off.
Programme ended when ...
... Start/Reload goes out and or (if was
selected, no final spin/drain) is indicated on the display
panel, the buzzer sounds. Set volume of buzzer. page 6
Change the programme ...
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If you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Select Start/Reload.
Pause the programme ...
– Touch the Start/Reload button.
3
– Follow the instructions in the display field: when lights
up and appears in the display, the door can be
opened. If required, add /remove a laundry item; If
2
and are displayed alternately, the door cannot be
opened due to a high water level in drum or a high
temperature.
Service flap
– Touch Start/Reload button to continue the
programme.
... or terminate the programme
Programmes with high temperature:
Washing
– Cool down laundry: Select Single Rinse .
– Select Start/Reload.
Programmes at lower temperature:
– Select Single Spin .
– Select Start/Reload.
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Options, Functions
Display symbols Additional functions
Select the desired additional functions with the Option button and then activate (or deactivate)
Prewash: On if prewash process is running.
the chosen function with the Select button, e.g. select the
Washing: On if wash process is running. – For Cottons Quick programme, touch Option button,
– Touch Option button again until
Rinse: On if rinse process is running. – Touch Select button. Intensive indicator flashes and related
the function has been preselected. If you need to deselect the function immediately, touch the
Spin: On if spin process is active.
Select button again.
Tap: Flashing if tap not open or no water supply. – If no other action, the Intensive indicator stops flashing and comes on after several seconds.
Additional function is selected successfully. Setting of
Overdosage: Foam detected. Maybe too much detergent.
Quick
Door: On if door can be opened.
Less Iron
Childproof lock: On if childproof lock is activated.
Flashing if there is misoperation. Water Plus
Activate/deactivate childproof lock. page 6
Display information
Rinse Plus
Load, e.g. *: load of laundry, detect by machine or defined by
user page 5
Intensive
Kg, e.g. *: max. recommanded for selected programme.
page 7, Programme overview
Prewash
Time, e.g. *: programme remaining time, or
Start/Reload
*: Finish-in time defined by user page 5
For starting or pausing the programme.
: On if programme is in pause. Signals
Alternating display of Load
: On if door can be opened when programe was paused.
information, maximum load
1. Start signal mode
recommendation in kg and remain : End of programme, or
time or finish in time display.
end of programme with the setting
set volume of signals page 6
* Example of display, may vary *:
set additional rinse cycles page 6
depending on selections. Set to
*: Fault displays page 10
Button signals
Option buttons
2. Set volume for ...
You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected programme
is running. The effects depending on the progress of the programme.
°C Temp.
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature which
can be selected depends on the programme that has been chosen. page 7 Set volume*
Spin
*If required, set repeatedly
You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected
Childproof lock Programme will not be changed by accidental operation.
depends on the chosen programme. If is selected, the load is held in the rinsing water.
To activate the childproof lock:
Load
– After the programme starts or finish in time is activated
in button for 5 seconds;
You can change loading level from to , or . The remaining time will be
adapted accordingly. – Release when the symbol lights up. If button signal is on, an acoustic signal will be heard.
: Remaining time defined according to the weight of loading automatically by machine. When the programme ends, the Start/Reload indicator remains on to remind you to deactivate
the childproof lock.
: For small load quantities, select it to reduce programme duration.
: Select this function for washing half of the recommended max. load.
To deactivate the childproof lock:
: Select this function for washing of the recommended max. load.
– Touch the Finish in button until the
Finish in – Release the button.
When you select a programme, the respective programme duration is displayed. You can delay
symbol flashes if the programme has been changed while childproof lock is activated.
the start of the programme before it begins. The finish-in time indicates when the programme will
If the childproof lock is deactivated while the programme selector is in a different position
be finished. It can be set in hour increments up to a maximum of 24h. Press and hold the
from when the childproof lock was activated, the running programme will be halted.
Finish in button until the required number of hours is shown (h=hour). Select Start/Reload.
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See also Programme overview page 7
Intensive function:
Less Iron indicator flashes.
Intensive indicator flashes.
indicator comes on. It means
Rinse Plus. page 6
Shorten the washing time. For slightly soiled items.
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final
spin – residual moisture in the laundry increased slightly.
High water level to achieve better rinse result.
Additional rinse cycles, extended washing time. For areas
with very soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing
result. Select Rinse Plus by Option button. Then touch
Select to activate the function and touch Select button for
desired rinse cycles (max. 3 cycles).
Extends the washing time for a more intensive washing
of heavily soiled items.
For heavily soiled laundry. Prewash at max. 30 °C.
1 step 1 step
Press °C Release
clockwise Temp. and clockwise
hold
Information signals
direct
1 step Set volume*
Set to
clockwise
page 5, press and hold the Finish
symbol turns off.
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