Siemens WM12Y740IT User manual

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en Instruction Manual
and Installation
Instructions
WM12Y740IT
Washing machine

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Your new washing machine
You have chosen a premium washing machine made by
Siemens. Thanks to its innovative technologies, the washing
machine is distinguished by its perfect washing performance and
its economic consumption of water and energy.
Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar
with the advantages of your washing machine.
To meet the high quality demands of the Siemens brand, each
washing machine, which leaves our factory, is inspected
thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect
condition.
Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts
and services can be found at: www.siemens-home.com or
contact our customer service centres.
If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models,
reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.
Explanation of the symbols
ãWarning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or
serious injuries unless it is avoided.
ãCaution!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or
minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.
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Instructions on how best to use the appliance as well as other
useful information.

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Contents en InstructionManualandInstallationInstructions
Before washing
ØIntended use 4
ØSafety instructions 5
ØProtection of the environment 8
ØGetting to know your appliance 9
ØDetergent drawer 10
ØOperating elements/Display elements 11
ØThe main points in brief 12
Operating the appliance
ØBefore each washing 13
ØWashing 19
ØAfter washing 22
ØProgramme overview 23
ØProgramme settings/options 28
ØAnti-stain system 30
ØConsumption values 31
ØAppliance settings 32
ØSensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 33
Cleaning and maintenance
ØCare and maintenance 34
ØEmergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs 38
ØInformation on the display panel 39
ØFaults, what to do? 40
ØCustomer service 42
Installing the appliance
ØStandard accessories 43
ØInstallation 45
ØRemove transportation protection devices 49
ØConnecting the water 51
ØAlignment 55
ØElectrical connection 56
ØBefore the 1st washing 58
ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 59
Index 60

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Beforewashing
Intended use
ØFor use in the household only.
ØThe washing machine is suitable for washing machine-
washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor.
ØThe washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold
drinking water and commercially available detergents and
care products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
ØWhen dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
ØThe washing machine may be operated by children from 8
years of age, by persons who have limited physical, sensory
or mental abilities and by persons who have inadequate
experience or knowledge, provided they are supervised or
have been instructed by a responsible person.
ØKeep pets away from the washing machine!
Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all
other information enclosed with the washing machine.
Retain documents for subsequent use.

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Safety instructions
ãWarning!
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.
ãWarning!
Risk to children!
– Do not leave children unsupervised near the
washing machine.
– Children must not play with the washing machine.
– This will prevent children from locking themselves
in and suffocating.
On redundant appliances:
– Pull out the mains plug!
– Sever the power cord and discard together with
the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing-machine door.
– Children must not perform any cleaning or
maintenance work without supervision.
– When playing, children may become entangled in
the packaging/film and packaging parts or pull
them over their heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts
out of the reach of children.
– When washing at high temperatures, the glass of
the washing machine door becomes hot.