SIEMENS WM10J18SZA Frontloader Washing Machine User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: SIEMENS

SIEMENS WM10J18SZA Frontloader Washing Machine

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Product Information

Siemens Washing Machine WM10J18SZA

The Siemens Washing Machine WM10J18SZA is designed to provide efficient and effective cleaning of laundry while conserving resources and promoting environmental sustainability. The machine has a range of features and programmes that cater to various laundry needs, including energy-saving modes, childproof locks, and multiple drum-cleaning options.

Features

Energy-saving mode
Childproof lock
Cleaning and maintenance programmes
Detergent drawer with multiple compartments
Multiple washing programmes for different types of laundry

Technical Specifications

Capacity: 10kg
Dimensions (H x W x D): 848mm x 598mm x 590mm
Maximum spin speed: 1000 RPM
Noise level (spin cycle): 75dB
Energy efficiency rating: A+++

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

Before using the washing machine, read through the safety instructions in the user manual. Some important safety precautions include:

Do not touch the appliance when hands or feet are wet or damp
Do not operate the machine if the power cord is damaged
Do not open the door during the washing cycle

Installation and Set-Up

Before using the washing machine, make sure it is installed correctly. Follow the steps below:

Remove the packaging and transit bolts from the machine
Place the machine in the desired location, ensuring it is level and stable
Connect the machine to a power source and water supply
Familiarise yourself with the machine’s controls and settings

Using the Machine

To use the Siemens Washing Machine WM10J18SZA, follow these steps:

Prepare your laundry and place it in the drum
Add detergent and any other care products to the appropriate compartments in the detergent drawer
Select the desired programme from the control panel
Customise the programme settings if desired
Start the programme and let the machine run its cycle
Once the cycle is complete, remove your laundry from the drum and close the door

Cleaning and Maintenance

To keep your washing machine running smoothly, it is important to clean and maintain it regularly. Follow these steps:

Clean the drum regularly using one of the cleaning programmes
Clean the detergent drawer and drain pump regularly
If necessary, use the emergency release to unlock the door

For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting advice, refer to the user manual provided with your washing machine.

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Table of contents
1 Safety …………………………………….. 4 1.1 General information……………….. 4 1.2 Intended use…………………………. 4 1.3 Restriction on user group……….. 4 1.4 Safe installation …………………….. 5 1.5 Safe use ………………………………. 7 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-
ance…………………………………….. 9 2 Preventing material damage ….. 10 3 Environmental protection and
saving energy……………………….. 11 3.1 Disposing of packaging ……….. 11 3.2 Save energy and conserve
resources……………………………. 11 3.3 Energy saving mode ……………. 11 4 Installation and connection……. 12 4.1 Unpacking the appliance ……… 12 4.2 Contents of package……………. 12 4.3 Requirements for the install-
ation location ………………………. 12 4.4 Removing the transit bolts ……. 13 4.5 Connecting the appliance …….. 14 4.6 Aligning the appliance………….. 15 4.7 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply…………….. 16 5 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance………………………. 17 5.1 Appliance …………………………… 17 5.2 Detergent drawer…………………. 18 5.3 Control panel………………………. 18 6 Before using for the first time … 18 6.1 Starting an empty washing
cycle ………………………………….. 18

7 Display …………………………………. 20 8 Buttons ………………………………… 22 9 Programmes …………………………. 23 10 Accessories………………………… 25 11 Laundry………………………………. 25 11.1 Preparing the laundry …………. 25 12 Detergents and care
products …………………………….. 25 13 Basic operation …………………… 26 13.1 Switching on the appliance …. 26 13.2 Setting a programme …………. 26 13.3 Adjusting the programme
settings …………………………….. 26 13.4 Loading laundry…………………. 26 13.5 Adding detergent and care
product …………………………….. 26 13.6 Starting the programme ……… 27 13.7 Adding laundry ………………….. 27 13.8 Cancelling the programme …. 27 13.9 Resuming the programme
when the programme status is Rinse Hold …………… 27 13.10 Unloading the laundry ………. 27 13.11 Switching off the appli-
ance……………………………….. 27 14 Childproof lock……………………. 28 14.1 Activating the childproof
lock ………………………………….. 28 14.2 Deactivating the childproof
lock ………………………………….. 28 15 Basic settings……………………… 28

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en 16 Cleaning and servicing ………… 28 16.1 Cleaning the drum……………… 28 16.2 Cleaning the detergent
drawer………………………………. 28 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump…….. 29 17 Troubleshooting………………….. 32 17.1 Emergency release ……………. 40 18 Transportation, storage and
disposal ……………………………… 40 18.1 Removing the appliance …….. 40 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts…….. 40 18.3 Using the appliance again ….. 40 18.4 Disposing of old appliance …. 41 19 Customer Service………………… 41 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD)……… 41 20 Consumption values……………. 42 21 Technical data …………………….. 42

Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

General information

Read this instruction manual carefully. Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Intended use

Only use this appliance: ¡ For washing machine-washable fabrics and hand washable wool in accordance with the care label. ¡ With tap water and commercially available detergents and care products suitable for washing machines. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment. ¡ Up to an altitude of max. 4000 m above sea level. 1.3Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 3 years and pets away from the appliance.

Safe installation

Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing. The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed. The installation must have a sufficiently large cross section. When using a residual current circuit breaker, only use a type with the mark. Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control. When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations. When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged. If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources. Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges. Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.

WARNING: Risk of fire! It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters. Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips. If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service. Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.

WARNING : Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the connection kit from the dryer manufacturer. No other installation method is permitted. Do not install the appliance in a washer-dryer stack if the dryer manufacturer does not offer a suitable connection kit. Do not install appliances from different manufacturers and with varying depths and widths in a washer-dryer stack. Do not install a washer-dryer stack on a platform; the appliances may tip over.

WARNING: Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children. Do not let children play with packaging material.

CAUTION: Risk of injury! The appliance may vibrate or move when in use. Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface. Align the appliance using the appliance feet and a spirit level. If hoses and power cords have been laid incorrectly, this causes a tripping hazard. Lay hoses and power cords in such a way that there is no risk of tripping. If the appliance is moved by holding onto protruding components, such as the appliance door, the parts may break off. Do not move the appliance by holding onto protruding parts.

CAUTION: Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts. Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance.
Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the appliance.

Safe use

WARNING: Risk of electric shock!

If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance. Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains. If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap. Call customer services. An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces. Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance.

WARNING: Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening. With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.

WARNING: Risk of suffocation! Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. Keep small parts away from children. Do not let children play with small parts.

WARNING: Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if consumed. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

WARNING: Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance. Rinse pretreated laundry thoroughly with water before washing.

CAUTION: Risk of injury! The covering plate may break if you stand on or climb onto the appliance. Do not stand on or climb onto the appliance. The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door. Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door. Do not place any objects on the appliance door. Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries. Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching
inside.

CAUTION: Risk of scalding!
When you wash at high temperatures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent solution.

CAUTION: Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

Safe cleaning and maintenance

Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk. An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance.

WARNING: Risk of injury! The use of non-original spare parts and non- original accessories is dangerous. Only use the manufacturer’s original spare parts and original accessories.

WARNING: Risk of poisoning!
Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents. Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.

Preventing material damage

Follow these instructions to avoid material damage and damage to the appliance. ATTENTION! The functionality of the appliance may be impaired if you use the wrong quantity of fabric softener, detergent, care product or cleaning agent. Follow the dosage recommendations from the manufacturer. Exceeding the maximum load capacity impairs the function of the appliance. Observe the maximum load capacity for each programme and do not exceed it. “Programmes”, The appliance is secured for transportation using transit bolts. Transit bolts which have not been removed may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. Before starting up the appliance, remove the transit bolts completely and keep them in a safe place. Before transport, fit the transit bolts fully in order to prevent damage in transit. Material damage may be caused if the water inlet hose is connected incorrectly. Tighten the screw connections on the water inlet until they are handtight. Ideally, connect the water inlet hose directly to the water tap, without any additional connecting elements such as adapters, extensions, valves or similar. Ensure that the inner diameter of the water tap is at least 17 mm.

Make sure that the length of the thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. Ensure that the water pressure in the water supply system is at least 100 kPa (1 bar) and max. 1000 kPa (10 bar). If the water pressure exceeds the maximum value specified, a pressure-reducing valve must be installed between the drinking water connection and the hose set of the appliance. Do not connect the appliance to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot-water boiler. Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appliance. Never kink, crush, modify or cut through water hoses. Only use the water hoses supplied with the appliance or genuine spare hoses. Never re-use water hoses that have been used before. Operating the appliance using water that is dirty or too hot may lead to material damage and damage to the appliance. Only operate the appliance with cold mains water. Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content. Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges. Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft, damp cloth.

Environmental protection and saving energy

Remove all detergent residue, spray residue or other residues immediately if they come into contact with the appliance.

Environmental protection and saving energy

Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

Save energy and conserve resources

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less electricity and less water. Set the maximum spin speed if you want to dry the laundry in the tumble dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when drying which, in turn, reduces energy consumption. A higher spin speed reduces the residual moisture in the laundry and increases the volume of the spin noise. Wash the laundry without prewash. Washing with prewash increases the programme duration and increases energy and water consumption. The appliance has a continuous automatic load adjustment function. Depending on the type of fabric and load capacity, the continuous automatic load adjustment function optimally adjusts the water consumption and programme duration.

Choose programmes with low temperatures and longer wash times and use maximum load capacity. Energy consumption and water consumption is most efficient. Add detergent based on the laundry’s degree of soiling. a For light to normal soiling, a smaller amount of detergent is sufficient. Observe the dosage recommendation from the detergent manufacturer.

Energy saving mode

If you do not use the appliance for an extended period, it automatically switches to energy-saving mode. The energy-saving mode ends when you use the appliance again. Reduce the washing temperature for lightly and normally soiled laundry. a At lower temperatures, the appliance consumes less energy. For light to normal soiling, lower temperatures than indicated on the care label are also sufficient.

Installation and connection

Unpacking the appliance

_ ATTENTION: _Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause material damage and damage to the appliance. Remove these objects, along with all supplied accessories, from the drum before starting the appliance. 1. Remove any packaging and protective covers completely from the appliance. “Disposing of packaging”, Check the appliance for visible damage. 3. Open the appliance door. “Basic operation”, Page 26 4. Remove any accessories from the drum. 5. Close the appliance door.

Contents of package

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and the completeness of the delivery. ATTENTION! If the appliance is operated with incomplete or defective accessories, the appliance may not be able to operate properly, or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Do not operate the appliance with
incomplete or defective accessories.

Replace the accessories in question before operating the appliance. “Accessories”,

Note: The appliance has been tested at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may remain in the appliance. These marks will disappear after the first wash cycle. The delivery consists of the following: ¡ Washing machine ¡ Accompanying documents ¡ Transit bolts
“Removing the transit bolts”, Page 13 ¡ Cover caps ¡ Water inlet hose “Connecting the water inlet hose”, Elbow for securing the water outlet hose

Requirements for the installation location

WARNING

Risk of electric shock! The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Do not operate the appliance without a cover cap.
Risk of injury! When using the appliance on a base, the appliance may tip over. Always secure the feet of the appliance to a base using the manufacturer’s fixing brackets Page 25 before using the appliance for the first time.

ATTENTION

If residual water in the appliance freezes, this may cause damage to the appliance. Do not install or operate this appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost or outdoors. If the appliance is tilted at an angle greater than 40°, residual water may leak out of the appliance and cause material damage. Tilt the appliance carefully. Transport the appliance in an upright position.

Installation local Requirements

Base

Secure the appliance with fixing brackets
Installation and connection
Installation local Requirements on
Against a wall
Do not trap the hoses between the wall and the appliance.

Removing the transit bolts

The appliance is secured for transportation using transit bolts on the rear of the appliance. Note: Keep the transit bolt screws and the sleeves in a safe place for future transport Page 40. 1. Pull the hoses out of the holders.

Wooden joist floor Kitchen unit

Place the appliance on a water-resistant wooden board (minimum thickness of 30 mm) which is screwed tightly to the floor. Only install the appliance underneath a continuous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent cabinets. Required niche width: 60 cm.

Unscrew and remove all 4 screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench.

Press down on the 4 cover caps.

Remove the 4 sleeves.

Connecting the appliance

Connecting the water inlet hose

Connect the water inlet hose.
Put on the 4 cover caps.
Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4″).
Open the water tap carefully and check that the connection points are tight.
Water outlet connection types This information is intended to help you to connect this appliance to the water outlet.

ATTENTION: When draining, the water outlet hose is subject to water pressure and may come loose from the installed connection point. Secure the water outlet hose against unintentional loosening.

Note: Observe the draining heights. The maximum draining height is 100 cm.

Aligning the appliance

In order to reduce noise and vibration and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance correctly. 1. Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF 17 wrench by turning it in a clockwise direction.
To align the appliance, turn the appliance feet. Check that the appliance is level using a spirit level.

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured.

Maintenance flap for the drain pump

Designation Programme duration/programme time remaining “Ready in” time Spin speed Start/Pause Wash Rinse Spin Rinse Hold End of programme

More information Approximate expected programme duration or programme time remaining. “Buttons”, Set spin speed in rpm. 0 = No final spin, only draining : Rinse Hold, no draining Start, cancel or pause ¡ Lights up: The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused. ¡ Flashes: The programme can be started or continued. Programme status Programme status and the appliance has been operated. “Deactivating the childproof lock”,

Flashes: The automatic voltage control system detects impermissible voltage drops. This will pause the programme.

Note: The programme will continue when the voltage is permissible again. Flashes: The programme has been paused because of impermissible voltage drops. The voltage is permissible again and the programme will continue. Note: The programme duration is extended. ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and cannot be opened. ¡ Flashes: The door is not closed properly. ¡ Off: The door is unlocked and can be opened. No water pressure. The water pressure is too low. Error code, error display, signal.

The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for “Programmes”,

Button Start/Reload

varioSpeed Ready in SpinSpeed 3 sec.

Selection ¡ Start ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate ¡ Deactivate
Up to 24 hours
0 – 1000 rpm
Activate ¡ Deactivate

More information Start, cancel or pause the programme.
Activate or deactivate a shorter programme duration. Note: Energy consumption increases. The washing result is not affected by this. Set the programme end. The programme duration is already included in the set number of hours. Once the programme has started, the programme duration is displayed. Adjust the spin speed or deactivate the spin cycle. If 0 is selected, the water is drained and the spin cycle is deactivated. The laundry stays wet inside the drum. “Childproof lock”,

Programmes

Note: The laundry’s care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection. Care symbols on the care labels
Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 8,0 or blended fabrics.

Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate vario Speed.

Programme setting

Max. °C
Max. 1000 rpm
Eco
Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 8,0 or blended fabrics.
Energy-saving programme.

Note: To save energy, the actual washing temperature may deviate from the set washing temperature. The washing performance meets legal requirements.

Programme setting: Max. 60 °C

Max. 1000 rpm

Prewash

Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 8,0 or blended fabrics. Programme with prewash for heavily soiled laundry.
Divide the detergent between the detergent drawer for the prewash and the main wash.

“Detergent drawer”

Max. 90 °C

Max. 1000 rpm

Easy-Care

Wash items made from synthetic or blended fab- 4,0 rics. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1000 rpm Delicates/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- 2,0 cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. varioSpeed activated

Programmes

Max. load (kg)

Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 30 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm

Wool

Hand- or machine-washable items that are made 2,0 from wool or contain wool. To prevent the laundry from shrinking, the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses. Use a detergent that is suitable for wool. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 30 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm

Rinse

Rinse and then spin the laundry, and drain the wa- ter. Programme setting: Max. 1000 rpm. These have been made especially for your appliance.

Water inlet hose extension
Fixing brackets Elbow

Use Extend the water inlet hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 m). Improves the stability of the appliance. Secure the water outlet hose in place.

Laundry

Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemenshome.bsh- group.com.

Preparing the laundry

ATTENTION: Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. Remove all items from any pockets in your laundry before using the appliance. To protect your appliance and the laundry, prepare the laundry beforehand. Empty any pockets Brush sand out of all collars and pockets Close bed covers and cushion covers Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, hooks and eyes Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc. together or use a laundry bag.

Tie together longer drawstrings, and tie cords with solid endpieces in hoods or trousers
Remove curtain hooks and lead strips or use a mesh laundry bag
Use a mesh laundry bag for small items of laundry, such as children’s socks
Some stubborn or dried-in stains can be removed by washing several times
Wash large and small items of laundry together
Do not rub fresh stains but dab them with soapy water
Separate items of laundry and shake them out, or observe the programme description

Detergents and care products

Notes: More detailed instructions for use can be found on www.siemenshome.bsh-group.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual.

Observe the information on safety

The manufacturer’s instructions for use and dosage can be found on the packaging. Notes ¡ Only use liquid detergents that are self-flowing ¡ Do not mix different liquid detergents ¡ Do not mix detergent and fabric softener ¡ Do not use products that have expired or are highly congealed ¡ Do not use products containing solvents, caustic agents or volatile substances (e.g. bleach) ¡ Use dyes sparingly as salt may damage stainless steel ¡ Do not use bleaching agents in the appliance

Basic operation operation

Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemenshome.bsh- group.com.

Switching on the appliance

_ Requirement: _The appliance has been correctly installed and connected. “Installation and connection”, Turn the programme selector to a programme.

Setting a programme

Turn the programme selector and set the required programme. “Programmes”,.
If necessary, adjust the programme settings.

Adjusting the programme settings

_ Requirement: _A programme has been set. “Setting a programme”, Adjust the programme settings. “Buttons”, Page 22 Note: The programme settings are not saved permanently for the programme.

Loading laundry

Note: To prevent creasing, take note of the maximum load for the “Programmes”, Page 23. Requirement: The laundry is prepared. “Laundry”,. Open the door. Make sure that the drum is empty. 2. Place the laundry in the drum. 3. Close the door. Ensure that there is no laundry trapped in the door. 13.5Adding detergent and care product.

Note: Observe the information about detergents and care products. 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. 2. Pour in detergent. “Detergent drawer”, Page 18 3. If required, add the care product.

Push in the detergent drawer.

Starting the programme

Note: If you want to change the time until the programme ends, set the “Ready in” time first. Press Start/Reload. The drum rotates and load detection takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. a The display shows either the programme duration or the “Ready in” time. a After the programme has ended, the display shows: End.

Adding laundry

Press Start/Reload. The appliance pauses. Note: If appears, it is not possible to add laundry. When goes out, it is possible to add laundry.
Open the appliance door. 3. Add or remove laundry. 4. Close the appliance door. 5. Press Start/Reload.

Cancelling the programme

Press Start/Reload. 2. Open the appliance door. The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high. If the temperature is high, start the Rinse programme.

operation

If the water level is high, start the Spin programme or select a suitable programme for draining. “Programmes”,. Remove the laundry.

Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold

Start the Spin programme or select a suitable programme for draining. “Programmes”,.
Press Start/Reload.

Unloading the laundry

Open the appliance door. 2. Remove the laundry.

Switching off the appliance

Turn the programme selector to Off .
Turn off the tap.
Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- move any foreign objects.
Leave the appliance door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.

Childproof lock

Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls.
Activating the childproof lock

Press and hold the two 3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds.

The display shows.
The controls are locked.
The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off.

Deactivating the childproof lock

Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on. Press and hold the two 3 sec.
buttons for approx. 3 seconds. a goes out in the display.

Basic settings

You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemenshome.bsh- group.com.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemenshome.bsh-group.com.

Cleaning the drum

CAUTION: Risk of injury! Permanently washing at low temperatures and a lack of ventilation for the appliance may damage the drum and cause injury. Regularly run a programme for cleaning the drum or wash at temperatures of at least 60 °C. Leave the appliance to dry after every operation with the door open, and leave the detergent drawer to dry. Run the Cottons 90°C programme without laundry and using all-purpose washing powder.

Cleaning the detergent drawer

Pull out the detergent drawer.
Press down on the insert and remove the detergent drawer.
Cleaning and servicing.
Fit the insert and click it into place.
Pull out the insert upwards.
Clean the opening for the detergent drawer.
Clean the detergent drawer and insert with water and a brush, and then dry them.
Push in the detergent drawer.

Cleaning the drain pump

Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Switch off the appliance. 3. Disconnect the appliance’s mains
plug from the power supply.

CAUTION: Risk of scalding!

When you wash at high temperatures, the detergent solution gets hot.
Do not touch the hot detergent solution.
To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
Slide a sufficiently large container under the opening.
Firmly press on the sealing cap.
Take the drain hose out of the holder.
Insert the drain hose into the holder.

Cleaning the drain pump Requirement

The drain pump is empty. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

Fault The display goes out and Start/Reload flashes. “E:30 / -80”

Cause and troubleshooting Energy-saving mode is active Press any button. The symbol lights up again. Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped. Drain pump is blocked. “Cleaning the drain pump”, The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of 1 metre. Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mixture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load. Unapproved extension installed on the water drain hose. Remove any unapproved extensions from the water hose. Connecting the appliance The pump cap is not fully screwed in.

Voltage under-usage The automatic voltage control system detects an unsymbol (double point). authorised voltage under-usage.
No remedial action is possible.
Note: If the power supply is stable, the programme continues to run as normal.
Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a programme. No remedial action possible. flashes.
Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a programme. No remedial action possible.
The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped. “Cancelling the programme”,Water level is too high.

Fault lights up. flashes.
All other error codes. “E:30/-20”
The appliance is not working.
The programme does not start.

Cause and troubleshooting Select a suitable programme for draining

“Programmes”, Page 23 Door is not closed. 1. Close the door. 2. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. Laundry is caught in the door. 1. Open the door again. 2. Remove any trapped laundry. 3. Close the door. 4. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. “Customer Service”, Page 41 Solenoid valve defective. Call the after-sales service. “Customer Service”, Page 41 Detergent dosage is too high. Reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load. Additional water is added. Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it is operating. The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. Connect the appliance to the power supply. The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped. Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working. You have not pressed Start/Reload. Press Start/Reload. Door is not closed. 1. Close the door. 2. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. Childproof lock is activated. “Deactivating the childproof lock”, Ready in is activated. Check whether Ready in is activated. “Buttons”,

The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped. Drain pump is blocked. “Cleaning the drain pump”, The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of 1 metre. Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mixture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load.

Unapproved extension installed on the water drain hose. Remove any unapproved extensions from the water hose. Connecting the appliance The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way into the appliance. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. “Cleaning the drain pump”,

Fault Water is not flowing in. Detergent is not being dispensed. The spin cycle runs several times. The programme duration changes during the wash cycle. No water is visible in the drum. Drum jerks after the programme starts. Residual water is present in the compartment.

Cause and troubleshooting You have not pressed Start/Reload. Press Start/Reload. The filters in the water inflow are blocked. Clean the filters in the water inflow. The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap. The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or jammed. The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault no action required.

Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different-sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. The programme operation is optimised electronically. This may change the programme duration. Not a fault no action required. The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault no action required.

Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different-sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build-up is too high. Not a fault no action required. Water is below the visible area. Not a fault no action required. Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it is operating. This is caused by an internal motor test. Not a fault no action required. Insert in the compartment is blocked. “Cleaning the detergent drawer”,.

Cause and troubleshooting Appliance is not correctly aligned. Aligning the appliance The appliance feet are not fixed. Secure the appliance feet. Aligning the appliance Transit bolts have not been removed. “Removing the transit bolts”, Page 13. Load detection is active. Not a fault no action required.

Note: The load detection can take up to two minutes. Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mixture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load. A low spin speed is selected. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher spin speed. Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum.

Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the Spin programme. Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped. The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Redistribute the laundry in the drum.

Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different- sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the Spin programme.

Detergent or fabric Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent softener drips off the drawer.seal and collects on When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener, the door or in the seal observe the marking in the detergent drawer and fold.

The spin result is not satisfactory. The laundry is too wet/too damp. A low spin speed is selected. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher spin speed. Start the Spin programme. Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. The drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped. The spin result is not satisfactory. The laundry is too wet/too damp. The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Redistribute the laundry in the drum.

Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different- sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the Spin programme.

An unbalanced load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum.

Emergency release

Releasing the door Requirement: The drain pump is empty. Page 29 1. ATTENTION! Escaping water may
cause material damage. Do not open the door if you can
see water through the glass. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.

Switch off the appliance.
Unplug the appliance’s mains plug.
Drain the water. “Cleaning the drain pump”,
Detach the hoses.

Inserting the transit bolts

Secure the appliance for transportation using transit bolts in order to prevent damage. 1. Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cover caps. The door lock is released. 2. Insert the maintenance flap and lock it into place. 3. Close the maintenance flap.

Transportation, storage and disposal

You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for transportation and storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances.

Removing the appliance

_ Note: _You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemenshome .bsh-group.com. Turn off the water tap. 2. Empty the water inlet hose. Keep the cover caps. 2. Install the 4 transit bolts. Refer to the description Removing the transit bolts for this and proceed in reverse order.

Using the appliance again

For further information, see “Installation and connection”, Page 12 and “Before using for the first time”, Page 18.

Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be reused by recycling.

WARNING: Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening. With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close. 1. Unplug the appliance from the mains. 2. Cut through the power cord. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

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.

Customer Service

If you have any queries on use, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate. Depending on the model, the rating plate is located: ¡ On the inside of the door. ¡ On the inside of the maintenance flap. On the rear of the appliance. Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

Consumption values

The indicated consumption values are approximate. The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laundry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.

Programme

Temperature Load (kg) (°C)

Energy Water

(l)1 duration
(kWh)1
(h:min)1
Cottons

Power consumption