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Troubleshooting

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Fault

Cause and troubleshooting

Rushing, hissing
noise.

Water is flushed under pressure into the detergent
drawer.

Not a fault – normal operating noise.

Loud noises during
the spin cycle.

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

.

Banging noises, rat-
tling in the drain
pump.

Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump.

→ 

"Cleaning the drain pump", Page 29

Slurping, rhythmical
suction noise.

The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is
pumped out.

Not a fault – normal operating noise.

Creasing.

The spin speed is too high.

The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower
spin speed.

The load is too large.

The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the
amount of laundry being loaded.

Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric.

Select the programmes that are suitable for the
type of fabric.

Detergent or fabric
softener drips off the
seal and collects on
the door or in the seal
fold.

Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent
drawer.

When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener,
observe the marking in the detergent drawer and
do not dose above this.

The spin result is not
satisfactory. The laun-
dry 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.

Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed.

Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are
not kinked or trapped.

Summary of Contents for WM10J18SZA

Page 1: ...e WM10J18SZA en User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers siemens home bsh group com welcome The future moving in Siemens Home Appliances ...

Page 2: ... 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 appl...

Page 3: ...leshooting 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 ...

Page 4: ...ucts suitable for washing machines In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level 1 3 Restriction 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 inst...

Page 5: ...e 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 elec trical 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 c...

Page 6: ...i ances 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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 Wi...

Page 8: ...t 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 in juries 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 solu...

Page 9: ...ust be re placed by the manufacturer the manufacturer s Customer Ser vice 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 ori...

Page 10: ...s 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 press...

Page 11: ...e washing temperature for lightly and normally soiled laundry a At lower temperatures the appli ance consumes less energy For light to normal soiling lower tem peratures than indicated on the care label are also sufficient 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 dry ing which in turn re...

Page 12: ...ay result in material damage or damage to the appliance Do not operate the appliance with incomplete or defective accessor ies Replace the accessories in ques tion before operating the appli ance Accessories Page 25 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 c...

Page 13: ...n joist floor Place the appli ance on a water resistant wooden board minimum thickness of 30 mm which is screwed tightly to the floor Kitchen unit Only install the appliance under neath a continu ous worktop that is securely con nected to adja cent cabinets Required niche width 60 cm Installation loca tion Requirements Against a wall Do not trap the hoses between the wall and the appliance 4 4 Rem...

Page 14: ...4 sleeves 5 Put on the 4 cover caps 6 Press down on the 4 cover caps 4 5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose 1 Connect the water inlet hose 2 Connect the water inlet hose to a tap 26 4 mm 3 4 3 Open the water tap carefully and check that the connection points are tight ...

Page 15: ... cm Siphon Secure the con nection point with a 24 40 mm hose clamp Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el bow Page 25 Plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or gully Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el bow Page 25 4 6 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra tion and to prevent the appliance from moving align the appliance cor rectly 1 Loosen the lock nuts using...

Page 16: ...ing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height 4 7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply 1 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance s power cable in a socket nearby The connection details of the appli ance can be found under Tech nical data Page 42 2 Check the mains plug is inserted properly ...

Page 17: ...rview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 7 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Maintenance flap for the drain pump Page 29 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 18 4 Control panel Page 18 5 Water outlet hose Page 15 6 Power cord Page 16 7 Transit bolts Page 13 ...

Page 18: ...st time first time Prepare the appliance for use 6 1 Starting an empty wash ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor oughly before leaving the factory To remove any residual water run the first wash cycle without any laundry 1 Turn the programme selector to Cottons 90 C 2 Close the door 3 Pull out the detergent drawer 4 Pour standard washing powder into compartment II To prevent foaming use onl...

Page 19: ...he display shows the remaining programme duration a After the programme has ended the display shows End 7 Start the first wash cycle or set the programme selector to Off to switch off the appliance Basic operation Page 26 ...

Page 20: ...e time remaining 10 1 Ready in time Buttons Page 22 1000 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm 0 No final spin only draining Rinse Hold no draining Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused Flashes The programme can be star ted or continued Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status Rinse Hold Programme status End End of ...

Page 21: ...ause the programme Note The programme will continue when the voltage is permissible again Voltage control system 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 exten ded Door Lights up The door is locked and can not be opened Flashes The door is not closed prop erly Off The...

Page 22: ... deactivate a shorter pro gramme duration Note Energy consumption increases The washing result is not affected by this Ready in Up to 24 hours Set the programme end The programme duration is already in cluded in the set number of hours Once the programme has started the programme duration is displayed SpinSpeed 0 1000 rpm Adjust the spin speed or deactivate the spin cycle If 0 is selected the wate...

Page 23: ...actual washing temperat ure may deviate from the set washing temperature The washing performance meets legal require ments Programme setting Max 60 C Max 1000 rpm 8 0 Prewash Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen 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 Page 18 ...

Page 24: ...aundry and drain the wa ter Programme setting Max 1000 rpm Spin Drain Spin and drain the water If you only want to drain the water activate 0 The laundry is not spun Programme setting Max 1000 rpm Shirts Wash non iron shirts and blouses made from cot ton linen or synthetic or blended fabrics Note Use the Delicates Silk programme to wash shirts and blouses made from silk or delicate fab rics Progra...

Page 25: ...ce and the laundry prepare the laundry be forehand 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 end pieces in hoods or trousers Remove curtain hooks and lead strips or use a mesh la...

Page 26: ...en correctly installed and connec ted Installation and connection Page 12 Turn the programme selector to a programme 13 2 Setting a programme 1 Turn the programme selector and set the required programme Programmes Page 23 2 If necessary adjust the pro gramme settings Page 26 13 3 Adjusting the pro gramme settings Requirement A programme has been set Setting a programme Page 26 Adjust the programme...

Page 27: ...ad 13 8 Cancelling the pro gramme 1 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 If the water level is high start the Spin programme or select a suitable programme for drain ing Programmes Page 23 3 Remove the laundry Page 27 13 9 Resuming the pro g...

Page 28: ...n manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www siemens home bsh group com 16 Cleaning and servi cing To keep your appliance working effi ciently 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 siemens home bsh group com 16 1 Clea...

Page 29: ...sh and then dry them 5 Fit the insert and click it into place 6 Clean the opening for the deter gent drawer 7 Push in the detergent drawer 16 3 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 ...

Page 30: ...ke the drain hose out of the holder 7 CAUTION Risk of scalding When you wash at high temperat ures 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 8 Firmly press on the sealing cap 9 Insert the drain hose into the holder ...

Page 31: ...ce water may remain in the drain pump unscrew the pump cap carefully 2 Clean the interior the thread on the pump cap and the pump hous ing 3 Insert the pump cap 4 Screw the pump cap as far as it will go 90 The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position 5 Insert and close the service flap 2 1 ...

Page 32: ...Press any button a The symbol lights up again E 30 80 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 Page 29 The water outlet hose is connected too high Install the water outlet hose at ...

Page 33: ...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 Water level measurement system is defective Call the after sales service Customer Service Page 41 Voltage under usage symbol double point The automatic voltage control system detects an ...

Page 34: ...nt of detergent for the next wash ing cycle with the same load Additional water is added Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it is operating The appliance is not working 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 ...

Page 35: ...or jammed Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped Drain pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 29 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 mix ture into the left hand compar...

Page 36: ...nges during the wash 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 ...

Page 37: ...ame load High spin speed not reached 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 th...

Page 38: ...ou run a wash cycle set a lower spin speed The load is too large The next time you run a wash cycle reduce the amount of laundry being loaded Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric Select the programmes that are suitable for the type of fabric Detergent or fabric softener drips off the seal and collects on the door or in the seal fold Too much detergent fabric softener in the detergent drawer...

Page 39: ...damp washing Detergents may contain water insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry Start the Rinse programme Detergent residue on the dry laundry Detergents may contain water insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry Brush out the laundry after washing and drying Water is leaking out at the water inlet hose Water inlet hose is not correctly securely connected 1 Connect the water sup...

Page 40: ... 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 siemens home bsh group com 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Empty the water inlet hose 3 Switch off the appliance 4 Unplug the appliance s mains plug 5 Drain the water Cleaning the drain pump Page 29 6 Detach the hoses 18 2 Inserting the transit bolts Secure t...

Page 41: ...ic equipment WEEE The guideline determ ines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU 19 Customer Service If you have any queries on use are unable to rectify faults on the appli ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired contact Cus tomer Service Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is av...

Page 42: ... 210 88 0 3 14 Cottons 60 8 0 1 350 88 0 3 28 Easy Care 40 4 0 0 780 61 0 2 28 Delicates Silk 30 2 0 0 200 35 0 0 38 Wool 30 2 0 0 200 40 0 0 40 1 values determined according to the valid version of SANS1695 21 Technical data Appliance height 84 8 cm Appliance width 59 8 cm Appliance depth 61 8 cm Weight 66 5 kg1 Maximum load 8 0 kg Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Minimum in stallation protec tion 1...

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