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Cleaning and mainte-

nance

Cleaning and maintenance

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Warning

Danger of death!

There is a risk of electric shock if you 

touch live components.

Switch off the appliance and unplug the 

mains plug.

:

Warning

Risk of poisoning!

Toxic vapours can be produced by 

cleaning agents that contain solvents, 

e.g. cleaning solvent.

Do not use cleaning agents that contain 

solvents.

Caution!

Damage to the appliance

Cleaning agents that contain solvents, 

e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage 

surfaces and components in the 

machine.

Do not use cleaning agents that contain 

solvents.

Machine housing/control 

panel

Wipe the housing and the control 

panel with a soft, damp cloth.

Remove the detergent residue 

immediately.

Do not clean with a water jet.

Drum

Use chlorine-free cleaning agents and 

not steel wool.

Descaling

Descaling should not be necessary if 

the detergent is measured out correctly. 

However, if it is required, follow the 

manufacturer's instructions for the 

descaling agent. Suitable descalers can 

be obtained via our website or from our 

after-sales service. 

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Detergent drawer and housing

If the washing machine contains deter-

gent or fabric softener residues:

1.

Pull out the detergent drawer. Press 

down the insert and fully remove the 

drawer.

2.

To remove the insert: Push the insert 

upwards from below with your finger.

3.

Clean the detergent dispenser tray 

and insert with water and a brush, 

and dry it. Clean the inside of the 

housing as well.

4.

Fit the insert and lock it in place 

(push the cylinder onto the guide 

pin).

5.

Push in the detergent drawer.

Note:  

Leave the detergent drawer open 

so that any residual water can evapo-

rate.

Summary of Contents for WM12K220TH

Page 1: ...Register your product online ens home com welcome siemens home com welcome HQ QVWUXFWLRQ 0DQXDO DQG QVWDOODWLRQ QVWUXFWLRQV Washing machine WM12K220TH ...

Page 2: ...e 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...

Page 3: ...settings 16 speedPerfect 16 ecoPerfect 16 Water Plus z 16 1 Operating the appliance 16 Preparing the washing machine 16 Select programme switch on the appliance 17 Change the programme default settings 17 Select additional programme settings 17 Placing laundry into the drum 17 Measure and add detergent and care products 18 Start the programme 19 Childproof lock 19 Adding removing laundry 19 Changi...

Page 4: ...ted with cold mains water and standard detergents and care products which are suitable for use in front loading 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 ph...

Page 5: ...e 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 w...

Page 6: ... or in any land fill site as this will result in contamination of the soil and the ground water Don t dispose of the discarded Electronic Equipment in household bins or Municipal bins The product is not meant for re sale to any unauthorized agencies scrap dealers Don t keep any replaced spare part s from the product in an exposed area Tips on economical use Always fill the appliance with the maxim...

Page 7: ...tons Observe the maxi mum load on the dis play panel Load the laundry Close the washing machine door 3 Add detergent Page 18 Change the pro gramme default set tings if necessary Select additional set tings if necessary Start the pro gramme 4 Programme end Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry Set the programme selector to off posi tion Turn off the water tap ...

Page 8: ... Getting to know the appliance Gettingtoknowtheappliance Washing machine 6 7 Detergent drawer Page 18 0 Controls display elements 8 Washing machine door with win dow handle 9S Open the washing machine door 9T Close the door Service flap ...

Page 9: ...elector for selecting a programme and for switching the machine on and off H Display panel for settings and information Settings for the selected programme Cold 90 C Temperature in C Cold cold 1200 0 Spin speed max speed depends on the model In rpm rotations per minute Rinse hold without final spin 1 30 Programme duration Depends on the programme selection in h min hours minutes 1 24 h Ready in Pr...

Page 10: ...dry separately Wash new bright fabrics separately the first time you wash them Soiling Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together You can find examples of levels of soiling on Page 11 Light Do not prewash select the speedPerfect setting if necessary Normal Heavy Load less laundry select a programme with prewash Stains Remove pretreat stains while they are fresh First dab the stain with s...

Page 11: ...rgent for woollens Suitable for wool Programme Wool cold max 40 C Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling you can save energy lower washing temperature and detergent Note When measuring the amount of all detergents additives care products and cleaning agents please always check the manufacturer s instructions and information Measure and add detergent and care products on page 18 S...

Page 12: ...programme settings Cottons Î Hard wearing fabrics heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen Note The speedPerfect setting is suitable as a short program me for lightly soiled laundry Max 7 kg 4 kg cold 40 90 C 1200 rpm 0 Synthetics Ó Fabrics made from synthetic or blended fabrics Max 4 kg cold 40 60 C 1200 rpm 0 Mix Ñ A mixed load of fabrics made of cotton and synthetic fabrics Max 3 5 kg col...

Page 13: ...s for front loader washing machines Do not use additional cleaning agents 90 C 800 rpm Rinse q Extra rinse with spin 800 1200 rpm 0 0 Spin Drain p Extra spin with speed that can be selected If only the drain cycle is required set the spin speed to 800 1200 rpm G Super Quick 15 min 30 min Extra short programme of approx 15 minutes suitable for small items of lightly soiled laundry Note Longer progr...

Page 14: ...rpm 0 þ Kidswear Extra Hard wearing fabrics heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen Max 7 kg 4 kg cold 40 C 1200 rpm 0 å Baby Care Sensitive Hard wearing textiles made of cotton or linen Note Especially suitable for increased hygienic demands or particu larly sensitive skin on account of prolonged washing at a defined tem perature with a higher water level and longer rinsing time Max 6 5 kg...

Page 15: ...nding on the programme progress you can change the spin speed in rpm rotations per minute before and during the programme To do this repeatedly select the corresponding button until the required setting is displayed Setting 0 Rinse hold without final spin the laundry remains in the water after the final rinse You can select Rinse hold to prevent creasing if the laundry will not be taken out of the...

Page 16: ...un Additional programme settings Additionalprogrammesettings speedPerfect For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that of the standard programme Notes Do not exceed the maximum load Overview of programmes Page 12 speedPerfect is preset by default To deactivate this additional default setting press the speedPerfect button The indica tor light goes off ecoPerfect For saving...

Page 17: ...s can be selected or deselected depending on the programme progress The indicator lamp for the button lights up if a setting is active The settings are not saved when the appliance is switched off Additional settings Page 16 Overview of programmes Page 12 Placing laundry into the drum Warning Danger of death Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents e g stain remover c...

Page 18: ...y if they come into contact with detergent care products If swallowed accidentally seek medical advice Note Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water this pre vents blockages Pour the detergent and care products into the appropriate compartments 1 Pull out the detergent drawer as far as possible 2 Add detergent and or care products 3 Close the detergent drawer Measuring aid ...

Page 19: ...rom stopping turn the programme selector back to the original programme The symbol lights up again Note The childproof lock can remain activated until you wish to start the next programme even after switching off the machine You must then deactivate the childproof lock before starting the programme and activate it again as necessary once the programme has started Adding removing laundry After star...

Page 20: ...or lamp is off If the x symbol appears on the display panel the washing machine has detected too much foam during the wash programme and automatically switched on a rinse cycle to remove the foam Note Add less detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load Removing laundry switching off the appliance 1 Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry 2 Set the programme selector to of...

Page 21: ...duced or the spin cycle is not performed for safety reasons Note Place large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum Faults and what to do about them on page 26 VoltMonitor The automatic voltage control system detects unauthorised voltage drops during the washing process Note Whenever there is an undervol tage the colon flashes on the Ready in display on the display panel When the supply vol...

Page 22: ...ay elements light up Setting mode is activated 2 Set the volume for the button signals depending on the model Press the button repeatedly until the desired volume is reached Go to point 3 or Set to Ú to exit the setting mode for the signal volume 3 Set the volume for the information signals Turn the dial one position to the right Press the button repeatedly until the desired volume is reached Set ...

Page 23: ...not clean with a water jet Drum Use chlorine free cleaning agents and not steel wool Descaling Descaling should not be necessary if the detergent is measured out correctly However if it is required follow the manufacturer s instructions for the descaling agent Suitable descalers can be obtained via our website or from our after sales service Page 30 Detergent drawer and housing If the washing mach...

Page 24: ...allow the detergent solution to flow out into a suitable container Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer 5 Carefully unscrew the pump cover residual water may leak out Clean the interior pump cover thread and pump housing The impeller in the detergent solution pump must be able to rotate Refit the pump cover and screw it on tightly The handle must be in a vertical pos...

Page 25: ...uce the water pressure in the supply hose 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Select any programme except Rinse q 0 Spin Drain p 3 Press Start Reload Allow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds 4 Set the programme selector to off position Disconnect the mains plug 5 Clean the filter on the water tap Remove the hose from the water tap Clean the filter with a small brush 6 For standard and Aqua S...

Page 26: ...ave it to cool down Warning Risk of injury You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning Do not reach into the drum when it is turning Wait until the drum has stopped turning Caution Water damage Any escaping water may cause water damage Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass if the laundry has to be removed the washing machine door c...

Page 27: ... The supply hose is kinked trapped The water pressure is too low Clean the filter in the water supply Page 25 If an additional water filter has been installed depending on model Page 36 check for contaminants and clean if required separate installation and cleaning instruction for water filter E 18 The detergent solution pump is blocked Clean the detergent solution pump Page 24 The drain hose wast...

Page 28: ...hold without final spin selected Clean the detergent solution pump Page 24 Clean the waste pipe and or drainage hose Page 25 Water not visible in the drum Not a fault water below the visible area Spin result not satisfactory Laundry wet too damp Not a fault the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin because the laundry is unevenly distributed Distribute large and small items of ...

Page 29: ...ace them If the fault occurs repeatedly call the after sales service Detergent residues on the laundry Occasionally phosphate free detergents contain water insoluble residues Select Rinse q or brush the laundry after washing NO appears on the display panel in reload mode Water level too high Not possible to add laundry Close the washing machine door immediately if necessary To continue the program...

Page 30: ...y engineers Please give the after sales service the product number E no and the production number FD of the appliance You can find this information on the inside of the washing machine door in the opened service flap on the rear of the appliance depending on the model Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us for assistance By doing so you will ensure that the repairs are carried out by t...

Page 31: ...s Silk Y 30 C 2 kg 0 17 kWh 34 l 3 4 h Wool Handwash Í 30 C 2 kg 0 16 kWh 42 l 3 4 h Programme Additional function Load Energy con sumption Water Programme duration Cottons Î 60 C ecoPerfect 7 kg 0 99 kWh 47 l 3 1 4 h Values determined according to IEC 60456 Observed values may deviate from the indicated values due to influence of water pressure hardness and inlet temperature ambient temperature t...

Page 32: ...l data TechnicaldataDimensions 850 x 600 x 590 mm Height x width x depth Weight 63 83 kg depending on model Mains connection Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal input 2300 W Water pressure 100 1000 kPa 1 10 bar ...

Page 33: ... locks and WAF 17 for aligning the appliance feet Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury The washing machine is very heavy Be careful when lifting transporting the washing machine 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 Mains cable 0 Bag Installati...

Page 34: ...ay wander and tip topple from the base when spinning The feet of the appliance must be secured with holding brackets Order no WMZ 20490 WZ 20490 WZ 20510 WZ 20520 Note On wooden joist floors install the washing machine In a corner if possible On a water resistant wooden board min 30 mm thick which is screwed tightly to the floor Installing the appliance in a kitchenette Warning Danger of death The...

Page 35: ...he covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap in hooks Hose and cable lengths Left hand connection Right hand connection Tip The following are available from specialist dealers the after sales service An extension for Aqua Stop or cold water supply hose approx 2 50 m order no WMZ2380 WZ10130 CZ11350 Z7070X0 A longer supply hose approx 2 20 m for standard model PD FP a FP a FP a FP a F...

Page 36: ...10 bar When the tap is open the water flow is at least 8 l min If the water pressure is higher than this a pressure reducing valve must be installed Connection 1 Connect the water supply hose to the water tap 26 4 mm and to the appliance Model Standard Model Aqua Secure 2 Open the water tap carefully checking the leak tightness of the connection points The screw connection is under mains water pre...

Page 37: ...g may result in intense noise vibrations and wandering 1 Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench by turning it in a clockwise direction 2 Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and adjust it if necessary Change the height by turning the appliance feet All four appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground 3 Tighten the lock nut against the housing In doing so hold the foot tig...

Page 38: ... licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the washing machine has been properly grounded This appliance must be grounded In the event of malfunction or breakdown grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug...

Page 39: ...ot use detergent for wool or delicates 10 Close the detergent drawer 11 Press Start Reload 12 Switch off the appliance at the end of the programme Your washing machine is now ready to use Transportation e g when moving home Preparatory work 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose Maintenance filter in the water supply Page 25 3 Disconnect the washing machine from th...

Page 40: ...05 siemens home com Repair order and advice in the event of faults You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after sales service directory GB 0344 892 8999 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute ...

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