Siemens WS09X260 Operating Instructions

Operating and Installation Instructions

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Table of Contents

Operating instructions

Installation instructions

Information concerning waste disposal. . . . . . . 4.

Protection of the environment / hints and. .tips.

General safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . 6.
Introducing your washing machine. . .	. . . . . . 7. .
Before using your washing machine	for	the
first time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . .9 . .

Preparing, sorting and loading the washing. . . .	1
Detergents and cleaning products. . . . . . . .	14. . .

Programmes and functions. . . . . . . . . . . 16. . Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24. . .

When the programme has Ended. . . . . . . . . 26. . Special applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . .27. . Cleaning and care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29. . Troubleshooting Minor Faults. . . . . . . . . . 34. . .

Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37. . .

Customer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38. . Installing, connecting and transporting. . . . . . . 39.

The new washing machine which you have just purchased is a modern, high'quality domestic appliance.

Your washing machine is distinguished by its economical consumption of energy, water and detergent.

Each washing machine which leaves our factory is

checked	carefully	to ensure	that	it functions	properly
and is	in perfect	condition.	If you	have any	question

especially with respect to installing and connecting your washing machine ' please do not hesitate to contact our customer service department.

Further information and a		selection of our products
can be found on our internet page:
http://www.siemens.de/hausgeraete
Please read these operating and installation
instructions	and all other	information enclosed with
the washing	machine and	act accordingly.

These operating and installation instructions describe various models. Differences are indicated in the

appropriate places.
Retain all	documentation	for subsequent use or for
the next	owner of the	appliance.

Information disposal

Disposing of the packaging

Disposing of your old appliance

Packaging and old appliances

concerning waste

The shipping package has protected your new appliance on its way to your home. All utilised materials are ecologically harmless and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by dis/ posing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.

Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.

dRisk of choking!

Do not let children play with packaging and asso/ ciated parts. Risk of choking on plastic film and collapsible boxes.

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Environment/conscious recycling can reclaim valuable raw materials.

dDanger of death!

Unplug mains plug on redundant appliances. Cut.off.mains cable and discard with mains plug.

Destroy the lock on the door. To prevent playing children from becoming trapped and endangered, ensure that the door locking mechanism is disabled

Unpack	the appliance and dispose of the packagin
in an	environmentally/responsible manner.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning used

electrical and		electronic	appliances (waste electrical
and electronic equipment / WEEE).
The	guideline	determines	the framework for the retu
ó and	recycling	of used appliances as applicable
throughout the		EU.

Protection of the environment / hints and tips

Your washing machine uses water, energy and detergent efficiently, thereby protecting the environment and reducing your household costs. See3page 37 for consumption values of your appliance.

Hints and tips	Using your	washing machine				in an	efficient and
	environmentally friendly manner:
	q Do not exceed maximum load.
	Cottons			5,0	kg
	Easy4Care			2,5		kg
	Delicates/Wool			1,5	kg
	Single	Wash		3,0		kg
	With smaller amounts of laundry, the load adjust
	reduces	the water and energy consumption.
	q Where possible,		select	theCottons• gv intensi
	ve v" with setting60 °C			programme			instead of •
	Cottons gv +		PrewashP "			with	setting90 °C
	programme. The longer washing time in this 60 º
	programme means that the cleaning effects are
	comparable with those of a390 ºC programme,
	although the power consumption is considerably
	lower.
	q Do not use prewash for lightly to normally soiled
	washing.
	q Add detergent according to the degree of soiling
	amount of laundry and water hardness, and
	observe	the detergent		manufacturer's instructions.

General safety instructions

Your washing			machine is	intended for
-	use	in the	household	only,
-	for	washing	machine washable fabrics in washing
	lye,

-operation with cold drinking water and commer cially available detergents and cleaning products

which are suitable for use in washing machines.

Do not leave children unsupervised near the washin machine.

Keep pets away from the washing machine.

Do not insert/pull out the mains plug with wet han

Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the ca

Do not touch the loading door when washing at h temperatures.

Caution when draining hot water.

Do not climb onto the washing machine.

Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

Introducing your washing machine

Adding detergent/cleaning product

Dispenser I:

Detergent for prewash or starch.

Dispenser II:

Detergent for main wash, soaking agent, water softener, bleach or stain remover.

Dispenser 2:

Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former (do not fill above the lower edge of the insert1).



Opening ...	and closing the door	Service flap

Control

panel

Programme

selector

LED

display

and

functions

For switching the machine on and off and for

Indicate the data of programmes, show the

selecting

the

programme.

Error

information.

Can be rotated in either

direction.

B Spin button: select desired

spin speed.

The programme selector

does not rotate while

ºC Temperature button: select desired

the programme is running, the programme

washing

temperature.

sequence

electronically

controlled.

W Start

time

button: select

desired star

time if required. The programme will start

automatically

after

this time.

Indicator lights

•B•, K• •, Q• • illuminate when theM"• button is pressed and the particular programme section is running.

•d" flashes: the programme is selected.

•m" flashes: the selected programme is finished.

Two indicator lights flash: Operation error.

Start PauseM button

For starting/pausing the washing cycle (programme must have been selected).

Buttons for additional options

(in addition to the programme if require Rinse plusK: Additional rinse cycle


Additional		options			can	be	combined	befo
the	programme			is	started.
The	indicator		lights of			the	buttons	come
if the	additional			options		are	active.
Switching		off	the		additional		option:	Press
the	button	again.			Indicator		light goes ou

Before using your washing machine for the first time

Preparing your washing machine

Attention

The washing machine must have been installed and

connected properly (refer to page 39).
i The washing machine was		tested before		leaving
the factory. To remove any water left over from
testing procedures, the first		washing	cycle	should
be carried	outwithout laundry	in the	machine.
q Turn the	tap on.

q Pull out the detergent drawer all the way.

q Pour approx. 1 litre of water into chamber(II of the detergent dispenser.

q Half	fill the measuring beaker with detergent and
pour	into chamberII.

i Do not use any special detergents for delicates woollens (excessive foam).

q Close the detergent drawer.

q Close the washing machine door.

q Set	the programme selector+ toPrewashP and
set the washing temperature90to°C. •d"
indicator light		flashes.
q Press the M•"		button.Q• " and •M" indicator lights
are	on.
The	programme starts.

q The programme is endedmif" •indicator light flashes. Turn the programme selectorOff.to

Preparing, sorting and loading the washing

Preparing the washing

Warning

Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) can damage items of clothing as well as parts of washing machine (e.g. drum).

q Empty all pockets on items of clothing.

q Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs/turn+ups.

q Close zips, fasten pillow cases/cushion covers.

q Remove curtain runners or tie up in a net/bag.

q Wash in a net/cushion cover:

- -delicates, e.*g. tights, curtains,

--small laundry items, e.*g. socks, handkerchiefs,

--underwired bras (underwire may become

detached during washing and cause damage).

q Trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. *jersey garments, T+shirts or sweatshirts should be turne inside out.

Warning

Sorting the washingWashing may become discoloured. Do not wash ne coloured washing with other washing.

According to colour and degree of dirt

White items may become grey. Wash white and co loured items separately.


Degrees of dirt	Lightly	soiled
	No visible soiling or stains. Washing has probably
	absorbed		body odour.
	- Light+weight summer clothing and sportswear
	worn		for	several hours.
	- T+shirts,			shirts, blouses	worn	for up to one day.
	- Bed linen, guest towels used for one day.
	Normally		soiled
	Visible	soiling and/or a few			light	stains.

-T+shirts, shirts, blouses soaked in sweat or worn several times.

-	Underpants,		briefs	worn for one		day.
-	Tea	towels,	hand	towels,	bed linen used		for	up
	one	week.
-	Curtains (without			nicotine	soiling)	used for	up	to
	six	months.
Very soiled
Visible		soiling	and/or	stains.

- Kitchen towels used for up to one week.

-Fabric serviettes.

-Baby bibs.

-Children's outer clothing or football jerseys and

shorts soiled with grass and/or earth.

-Work clothes, e.g. mechanic's overalls, baker's and butcher's clothing.

Typical		stains
-	Skin	grease, cooking oil/fat, sauces, mineral oil,
	wax	(containing fat/oil).
-	Tea,	coffee, red wine, fruit, vegetables (which ca
	be	bleached).

-Blood, egg, milk, starch (containing protein, carbo hydrate).

- Soot,	earth, sand (pigments), tennis clothing soile
with	red clay.

Removing stains

Remove/pretreat stains as soon as possible after the have occurred.

	First dab	with	a soapy solution. Do not rub.
	Then select the appropriate programme and wash t
	item.
	Stubborn/dried in stains can sometimes only be
	removed by washing several times.
Sorting	washing according Only wash laundry that is labelled with the
to the	instructions on the following	care	symbols:

care labels

abcde

hard%wearing textiles, heat%resistant textiles e.g. made from cotton or linen

fgh

for easy%care textiles

e.g. cotton, linen, synthetic materials or blended fabrics

kflg

for	easy%care,	washable	textiles
e.g.	silk, satin,	synthetic	materials or blended fabrics
(e.g. curtains)

6kflg

for hand and machine washable wool or wool%rich textiles

e.g. cashmere, mohair or angora, also suited for hand washable silk.

Do not	wash laundry items which bear the following
care label in the washing machine:
B =	do not wash

the washing

d Risk	of	explosion!
Items of clothing that have been pretreated with
solvent'based cleaning agents, e.g. stain			remover
and dry	cleaning spirit, represent an explosion haza
once loaded into the washing maching. Before
loading	the	laundry, rinse thoroughly by	hand.

Warning

Foreign objects in the drum may damage the laund Before loading the laundry, check that there is no debris in the drum.

q Open the washing machine door.

q Unfold the sorted items of clothing and place th loosely into the drum. Mix large and small items Laundry items which vary in size are more even distributed during the spin cycle.

i Do not exceed recommended loads. Overloading will cause poor wash results and encourage creasing.

q Close the washing machine door.

Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the loading door and rubber seal.

Detergents	and cleaning
products
Dosing detergent	d Risk	of poisoning!
	Keep detergents		and additives		out of the reach of
	children.
	Dose detergent according to
	q the water hardness. You can find out the water
	hardness from		your water		utility company.
	q the	amount of	laundry.
	q the degree of soiling.
	Information on		soiling	can	be found on page 11
	q the	specifications of		the detergent manufacturer.
	The correct dosage reduces the impact on the
	environment and produces				a good washing result.
	Pour liquid detergent into the corresponding
	dispenser.
	Too little detergent:
	- The laundry is not washed clean and eventually
	becomes grey		and hard.

-Greyish%brown dots (grease spots) may stain the laundry.

-The heating elements are calcifying.

Too much detergent:

- The environment is loaded.

-Excessive froth may be generated during the wash cycle causing a reduction in the washing mechanism. This may be the cause of poor washing and rinsing results.

Adding detergent/ cleaning product

Dispenser I

Detergent for prewash or starch.

Dispenser II

Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre!soaking agent, bleach and stain removal product.

Dispenser 2

Cleaning product, e.g. fabric softener or fabric conditioner (do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1:MAX).

i Concentrated or viscous fabric softener or fabric conditioner must be diluted with a little water before it is poured into the dispenser (prevents t overflow from becoming blocked).

q Pull out the detergent drawer all the way.

q Pour in detergent and/or cleaning product.

q Close the detergent drawer.

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