Siemens WS G Series Specification sheet

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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
condition.
For more information on our products,
accessories, replacement parts and
services, see our website www.siemens-
home.com or contact our after-sales
service centres.
If the operating and installation
instructions describe different models,
any differences will be pointed out at the
relevant points in the text.
Read these operating and installation
instructions before switching on the
washing machine.
Display rules
:Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal
word indicates a possibly dangerous
situation. Not heeding the warning can
cause death or injuries.
Caution!
This signal word indicates a possibly
dangerous situation. Not heeding the
caution can cause property and/or
environmental damage.
Note/tip
Information about the optimum use of
the appliance/any other useful
information.
1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)
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or letters.
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Lists are represented by a small box or
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Contents enWashing machineInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions
8Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
(Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5
Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7Environmental protection . . . . . .7
Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . . 7
Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . . 7
*Getting to know the appliance . 8
Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ZLaundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CDetergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Correct selection of detergent . . . . . 11
Saving energy and detergent . . . . . . 12
\Additional programme settings12
~Quick Wash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
$= (Rinse Stop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
l(Extra Rinse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1Operating the appliance . . . . . .13
Preparing the washing machine . . . . 13
Select programme/switch on the
appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Select additional programme settings13
Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . . 13
Measure and add detergent and care
products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Start the programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the programme. . . . . . . . . 15
Cancel the programme. . . . . . . . . . . 15
Programme end during rinse hold . . 15
Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Removing laundry/switching off the
appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
HSensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .16
Unbalanced load detection system . .16
2Cleaning and maintenance. . . . 16
Machine housing/control panel . . . . .16
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Cleaning the detergent drawer . . . . .17
Detergent solution pump blocked . . .17
The drain hose at the siphon is blocked
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Filter in the water supply blocked . . .18
3Faults and what to do about them.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Information on the display panel . . . .19
Faults and what to do about them. . .19
4After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 20
JTechnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5Positioning and connecting . . . 21
Included with the appliance. . . . . . . .21
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Secure installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Installation on a base or a wooden joist
floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Removing the transport locks . . . . . .23
Hose and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . .23
Water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Drainage into a wash basin. . . . . . . .25
Drainage into a siphon . . . . . . . . . . .25
Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber
sleeve or into a gully . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Before washing for the first time . . . 27
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
8Intended use
Intendeduse ■For private domestic use only.
■The washing machine is suitable for
washing machine-washable fabrics
and hand-washable wool in
detergent solution.
■To be operated with cold mains
water and standard detergents and
care products which are suitable for
use in washing machines. Do not
use detergents for hand wash.
■When measuring the amount of all
detergents/additives/care products
and cleaning agents, always check
the manufacturer's instructions.
■The washing machine may be used
by children over the age of 8 years
old and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capacity
or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or have been instructed
by a responsible person.
Children must not perform cleaning
or maintenance work unsupervised.
■Keep children under the age of 3
years away from the washing
machine.
■Keep pets away from the washing
machine.
Read the Instruction Manual and
Installation Instructions and all other
information supplied with the washing
machine and use the machine
accordingly.
Retain the documents for subsequent
use.

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(Safety instructions
Safetyinstructions Electrical safety
:Warning
Danger of death!
There is a risk of electric shock
if you touch live components.
■Never touch or hold the
mains plug with wet hands.
■Only pull out the mains cable
by the plug and never by the
cable, as this could damage
it.
Risk of injury
:Warning
Risk of injury!
■When the washing machine
is lifted by its protruding
parts (e.g. the washing
machine door), the
components may break off
and cause injuries.
Do not lift the washing
machine by protruding parts.
■If you climb on the washing
machine, the worktop may
break and cause injuries.
Do not climb onto the
washing machine.
■If you lean on the washing
machine door when it is
open, the washing machine
may tip over and cause
injuries.
Do not lean on the washing
machine door when it is
open.
■Reaching into the drum
when it is turning can cause
injuries to hands.
Do not reach into the drum
when it is turning.
Wait until the drum has
stopped turning.
:Warning
Risk of scalding!
When you are washing at high
temperatures, there is a risk of
scalding if you come into
contact with hot water e.g. if hot
water is being drained into a
wash basin.
Do not reach into the hot
detergent solution.
Safety for children
:Warning
Danger of death!
If children play with the washing
machine, they may get into life-
threatening situations or injure
themselves.
■Do not leave children
unattended near the washing
machine.
■Do not let children play with
the washing machine.

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:Warning
Danger of death!
Children may lock themselves
in appliances, putting their lives
at risk.
For appliances that have
reached the end of their service
life:
■Disconnect the mains plug.
■Cut through the mains cable
and remove it, along with
plug.
■Destroy the lock on the
washing machine door.
:Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Children may become wrapped
in packaging/film or packing
parts if allowed to play with
them, or they may pull them
over their heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, film and
packaging parts out of the
reach of children.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Detergents and care products
may be poisonous if
consumed.
Keep detergents and care
products out of the reach of
children.
:Warning
Eye/skin irritation!
Detergents and care products
may cause irritation if they
come into contact with the eyes
or skin.
Keep detergents and care
products out of the reach of
children.
:Warning
Risk of injury!
When you wash at high
temperatures, the glass in the
washing machine door gets
hot.
Do not let children touch the
hot washing machine door.

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7Environmental
protection
Environmentalprotection Packaging/used appliance
Tips on economical use
■Always utilise the maximum amount
of washing for the particular
programme.
Overview of programmes ~
Supplementary sheet for the
operating and installation
instructions.
■Wash normally soiled laundry
without prewash.
■The selectable temperatures apply
to the care labels on the textiles. The
temperatures in the machine may
deviate from this so that you get the
optimum mix of energy-saving and
washing results.
■Energy-saving mode: The display
panel light goes out after several
minutes, Start button flashes. Press
any button to activate the light.
Energy-saving mode is not activated
if a programme is running.
■If the washing will be dried in a
dryer, select the spin speed
according to the dryer
manufacturer's instructions.
)Dispose of packaging in an
environmentally-responsible
manner.
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU
concerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (waste
electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the
framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances
as applicable throughout the
EU.

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*Getting to know the appliance
Gettingtoknowtheappliance Washing machine
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(Detergent drawer ~Page 14
0Operating/display panel
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8Door with door handle
9S Open the door
9T Close the door
@Service flap

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Control panel
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(Start button for starting and
cancelling a programme.
0additional programme settings
can be selected
Overview of all additional
programme settings
~Page 12
8 Status indicator
The indicator lamps indicate the
programme progress.
": Start
9: Washing
q: Rinse
0: Spin
f: End
@Programme selector for
selecting the programme and
for switching the washing
machine on and off

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ZLaundry
Laundry Prepare the laundry
Caution!
Damage to the appliance/fabrics
Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips,
needles, nails) may damage the laundry
or components in the washing machine.
Therefore, note the following tips when
preparing your laundry:
■Empty pockets.
■Look out for metal items (paperclips,
etc.) and remove them.
■Wash delicates in a laundry bag
(tights, underwired bras, etc.).
■Close any zips, button up any cover
buttons.
■Brush sand out of pockets and
collars.
■Remove curtain fittings or place
curtains in a laundry bag.
Sorting laundry
Sort your laundry according to the care
instructions and manufacturer's
information on the care labels,
depending on:
■Type of fabric/fibre
■Colour
Note: Laundry can discolour or not
be cleaned correctly. Wash white
and coloured items separately.
Wash new coloured items separately
the first time you wash them.
■Soiling
Wash laundry with the same level of
soiling together. Some examples of
soiling levels can be found in the
chapter ~Page 12
–Light: Do not prewash; if
necessary, select the additional
programme setting ~(Speed/
Quick Wash).
–Normal
–Heavy: Load less washing, select
a programme with prewash.
–Stains: Remove/pretreat stains
while they are fresh. Firstly, dab
with soapy water; do not rub.
Then wash the items of laundry
with the appropriate programme.
Stubborn or dried-in stains can
sometimes only be removed by
washing several times.
■Symbols on the care labels
Note: The numbers in the symbols
indicate the maximum washing
temperature that may be used.
Starching
Note: Laundry must not be treated with
fabric softener.
Starching is possible in all wash
programmes if liquid starch is used.
Measure starch into compartment Min
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions (clean first if necessary).
MSuitable for normal washing
process;
e.g. Cottons programme
NA gentle washing process is
required;
e.g. Easy-Care programme
OAn especially gentle washing
process is required; e.g.
Delicates/Silk programme
WSuitable for washing by hand;
e.g. W Wool program
ŽDo not machine wash.