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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
mWarning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly
dangerous situation. Not heeding the warning can cause death
or injuries.
mCaution!
This signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not
heeding the caution can cause property and/or environmental
damage.
²
Information about the optimum use of the appliance/any other
useful information.
1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)
The steps are represented by numbers or letters.
Ø/ -
Lists are represented by a small box or a dash.

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Contents enWashing machineInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Before the wash
ØIntended use 4
ØSafety instructions 5
ØEnvironmental protection 7
ØGetting to know your appliance 8
ØDetergent drawer 9
ØControls/display elements 10
ØThe main points in brief 11
Operating the appliance
ØWashing 12
ØOverview of programmes 20
ØSignal 23
ØConsumption values 24
ØSensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 26
Cleaning and maintenance
ØCare and maintenance 27
ØInformation on the display panel 31
ØFaults – what to do? 32
ØCustomer service 34
Installing the appliance
ØContents of package 35
ØInstallation 37
ØRemoving the transport locks 39
ØWater connection 41
ØAlignment 44
ØElectrical connection 45
ØBefore the 1st washing 46
ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 47
Index 48

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Before the wash
Intended use
ØFor domestic use only.
ØThe washing machine is suitable for washing machine-
washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent
solution.
ØTo be operated with cold mains water and standard
detergents and care products which are suitable for use in
washing machines.
ØWhen measuring the amount of all detergents, additives, care
products and cleaning agents, always follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
ØThe 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.
ØKeep 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
mWarning!
Danger of death from electric shock!
Danger of death if live parts are touched.
– Only remove the mains plug by pulling on the plug body. Do not
pull on the cable.
– Only insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands.
mWarning!
Risk to children!
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine.
– Children must not play with the washing machine.
– Children may lock themselves in appliances, putting their lives at
risk.
When appliances have reached the end of their service life:
– Remove the mains plug.
– Sever the cable and remove with plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door.
– Children must not carry out any cleaning or maintenance work
without supervision.
– 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, films and packaging parts away from children.
– When you wash at high temperatures, the glass in the washing
machine door becomes hot.
Do not let children touch the hot washing machine door.
– Detergents and care products may cause intoxication if
consumed or eye and skin irritation if touched.
Keep detergent and laundry care products away from children.
mWarning!
Risk of explosion!
Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain
solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, may cause an
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.
Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.

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mCaution!
Danger of scalding!
When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you
touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a
washbasin). Allow the washing water to cool down.
mCaution!
Risk of damaging appliance!
–Cover plate may break!
Do not climb onto the washing machine.
–Opened door may break off or washing machine may
overturn!
Do not lean on the open door.
mCaution!
Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum!
You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is
rotating.
Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating.
mCaution!
Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/care products!
Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer
is opened while the machine is in operation.
Exercise caution when opening the detergent drawer.
In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.

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Environmental protection
Packaging/Old appliance
Energy-saving tips
ØAlways fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry
for each programme.
ØWash normally soiled laundry without prewash.
ØEnergy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after
several minutes, ! Start/Reload flashes. To activate the
light, select any button.
The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is
running.
ØIf the laundry 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 designated according to European directive
2012/19/EC which governs waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
The directive provides a framework for the collection and
recycling of old appliances, which is valid across the EU.

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Getting to know your appliance
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Detergent drawer
Dispenser IDetergent for prewash
Dispenser iSoftener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum
Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain
remover.

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Controls/display elements
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iDisplay panel for settings and information.
On the display
panel
Settings Description
- - - -‚ƒ‹‹*
(rpm)
Spin speed Spin speed (* depending on model) or - - - (Rinse
stop = without final spin cycle, washing remains in
the water after the last rinse cycle).
‚- ƒ…
(h)
Ready in End of programme after ... h
†.‹*
(kg)
Load maximum load (* depending on programme)
Programme status indicators:
xq0› Status indicators Washing, rinse, spin, programme duration or end
vOpen the washing machine door, add laundry
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wChildproof lock ~Page 17
Change settings of the selected programme
and select options:
jSelect and change buttons 0(Spin) and
5(Ready in) time.
kSelect buttons G speedPerfect, and
lExtra Rinse for additional options.
lStart the wash programme. Select
!Start/Reload button for starting,
interrupting (e.g. top up washing) and
cancel the programme.
mSelect a programme. Can be rotated in
either direction. To switch off the
washing machine, set programme
selector to Off.