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Page 1: ...Register your product online TF1 TF2 siemens home com welcome Register your product online siemens home com welcome en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washing machine WM12K268BY ...

Page 2: ...uctions for use and assembly describe various models reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places Do not start up the washing machine until you have read these instructions for use and the installation instructions Explanation of symbols Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries ...

Page 3: ...7 1 Operating the appliance 17 Preparing the washing machine 17 Select programme switch on the appliance 17 Change the programme default settings 18 Select additional programme settings18 Placing laundry into the drum 18 Measure and add detergent and care products 18 Start the programme 19 Childproof lock 20 Adding laundry 20 Changing the programme 20 Cancel the programme 20 Programme end during r...

Page 4: ...washing machine washable fabrics and hand washable wool in detergent solution To be operated with cold mains water and standard detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing machines 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 y...

Page 5: ...ing machine may tip over and cause injuries Do not lean on the washing machine door when it is open Reaching into the drum when it is turning can cause 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 ho...

Page 6: ...ng parts out of the reach of children Warning Risk of poisoning Detergents and care products may be poisonous if consumed Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Warning Eye skin irritation Detergents and care products may cause irritation if they come into contact with the eyes or skin Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Warning Risk of injury Whe...

Page 7: ...cross the EU Tips on economical use Always fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry for the relevant programme Overview of programmes Page 13 Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash Save energy and detergent when washing lightly and normally soiled laundry Page 12 Energy saving mode The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and Start Reload flashes To activate the...

Page 8: ...e g Cottons Observe the maximum load on the display panel Load the laundry Close the washing machine door 3 Add detergent Change the programme default settings if necessary Select additional settings if necessary Start the programme 4 Programme end Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry Set the programme selector to Turn off the water tap for models without Aqua Stop ...

Page 9: ...know the appliance G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Washing machine 6 7 Detergent drawer Page 18 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls display elements 9S Open the washing machine door 9T Close the door Service flap ...

Page 10: ...d Informationen 8 á Speed Eco æ Less iron Additional programme settings Settings for the selected programme Cold 90 C Temperature Cold 1200 B Spin speed max spin speed depend ing 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 0 Ready in Programme end after h h hours 8 0 kg Max load Stat...

Page 11: ...undry 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 12 Light Do not prewash select the G Speed 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 soap...

Page 12: ... silk or viscose Programme Delicate Silk Cold C max 40 C Detergent for woollens Suitable for wool Wool programme Cold C 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 infor...

Page 13: ...ash Programme with prewash divide the deter gent between compartments I and II Note The G Speed setting is suitable as a short programme for lightly soiled laundry Max 8 kg 5 kg Cold 90 C 1200 rpm F G æ Ó Easy Care Fabrics made from synthetic or blended fabrics Easy Care Prewash Programme with prewash divide the detergent between compartments I and II Max 4 kg Cold 60 C 1200 rpm F G æ Ñ Mix A mixe...

Page 14: ...tes suitable for small items of lightly soiled laundry Max 3 5 kg 2 kg Cold 40 C 1200 rpm Î Sportswear For fabrics made of microfibres for sports and leisure Notes Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener Before washing clean the detergent drawer thoroughly all com partments to remove fabric softener residue Max 2 kg Cold 40 C 1200 rpm F G æ K Outdoor Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with...

Page 15: ...e 3 Press Start Reload 4 After approx ten minutes press Start Reload 5 After the required soaking time press Start Reload again to continue or change the programme Notes Load laundry of the same colour No additional detergent is required the soaking solution is used for washing Hygiene Hard wearing fabrics Note Longer washing and rinsing at a higher water level for particu larly sensitive skin Max...

Page 16: ... of the washing machine immediately after the programme has ended The maximum speed that can be set depends on the model and programme that have been selected Overview of programmes Page 13 5 Ready in time When you select the programme the relevant programme duration is displayed The programme duration is automatically adjusted when the programme is running Changes to the programme default setting...

Page 17: ...uent fluffing Gentle final spin residual moisture in the laundry slightly increased 1 Operating the appliance O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Preparing the washing machine Note The washing machine must be correctly installed and connected From Page 31 1 Connect the mains plug 2 Turn on the water tap 3 Open the door 4 Check that the drum is completely drained Drain if necessary Select pro...

Page 18: ...on after being loaded into the washing machine Hand rinse items of laundry thoroughly beforehand Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Individual items of laundry may lead to imbalances Observe the specified maximum load Overfilling has a negative impact on the washing result and promotes creasing 1 Place pre...

Page 19: ...uring the correct amount of liquid detergent 1 Pull out the detergent drawer Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer 2 Slide the measuring aid forwards fold it down and click it into place 3 Reinsert the drawer Note Do not use the measuring aid for gel detergents and washing powder or for programmes with prewash or when Ready in time is selected For models without a measuring aid pour th...

Page 20: ...washing machine door open for too long when adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak out If the display panel shows Both the YES and symbols lit up it is possible to add laundry A flashing NO symbol wait until YES and light up Do not open the door until both the YES and the symbols are lit A flashing NO symbol it is not possible to add laundry For safety reasons the washing machine door r...

Page 21: ...nel press any button H Sensors S e n s o r s Automatic load sensing The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the type of fabric and the load Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and stopping drum spinning If...

Page 22: ...il the display elements light up Setting mode is activated 2 Lautstärke für Tastensignale einstellen je nach Modell Press the button repeatedly until the desired volume is reached Go to point 3 or Set to Û to exit the setting mode for the sig nal volume 3 Lautstärke für Hinweissignale einstellen Turn the dial one position to the right Press the button repeatedly until the desired volume is reached...

Page 23: ...ergent 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 Detergent drawer and housing If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues 1 Pull out the detergent drawer Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer 2 To remove th...

Page 24: ... into place and close it Note To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the p Drain programme The drain hose at the siphon is blocked 1 Switch off the appliance Disconnect the mains plug 2 Loosen the hose clamp Carefully remove the drain hose residual water may leak out 3 Clean the drainage hose and sip...

Page 25: ...has to be removed the washing machine door can be opened as follows Warning Risk of scalding When you are washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with detergent solution and laundry If possible leave 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 ...

Page 26: ...n fully The supply hose is kinked trapped The water pressure is too low Clean the filter E 18 The detergent solution pump is blocked Clean the detergent solution pump The drain hose waste pipe is blocked Clean the drain hose at the siphon E 23 Water in the base tub appliance leaking Turn off the water tap Call the after sales service w The childproof lock is activated to deactivate x flashes Too m...

Page 27: ...istributing the laundry Not a fault the foam detection system active adds an additional rinse cycle The programme duration changes during the wash cycle Not a fault the programme sequence is optimised for the particular washing process This may lead to changes in the programme duration in the display panel Residual water in the compartment for care products Not a fault the effect of the care produ...

Page 28: ...e parts 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 dis play panel in reload mode Water level too high Not possible to add laundry Close the washing machine door immediately if necessary To continue the programme press Start Reload YES appears on the dis play panel in r...

Page 29: ... is provided The energy label for your appliance can be found on the side or front of the appliance It contains an overview of the specific values of your appliance 3 Energy efficiency classes 0 Annual energy consumption 8 Noise levels when washing Noise levels when spinning H Spin efficiency class P Load X Annual water consumption ...

Page 30: ...specified load using the maximum spin speed Programme Load Annual energy consumption Annual water con sumption Î Cottons 40 60 C eco 8 4 kg 196 kWh 11220 l Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Directive 2010 30 EU with cold water 15 C The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure water hardness and wa ter inlet temperature ambient tem...

Page 31: ...c o n n e c t i n g Included with the appliance Note Check the machine for transport damage Never use a damaged machine If you have a complaint please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the appliance or our after sales service Î Cottons 60 C eco 4 kg 0 94 kWh 48 l 3 h Î Cottons 40 C eco 4 kg 0 63 kWh 48 l 3 h Programme button Load Approximate consumption values Energy consumption Water P...

Page 32: ...nd cables in such a way that there is no risk of tripping Caution Damage to the appliance Frozen hoses may rip burst Do not install the washing machine in areas exposed to frost or outdoors Caution Water damage The connection points for the water supply hose and water drain hose are under high water pressure To prevent leaks and water damage you must follow the instructions in this section Notes I...

Page 33: ...u touch live components Do not remove the appliance covering plate Notes Recess width of 60 cm required Only install the washing machine underneath a continuous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent cabinets Removing the transport locks Caution Damage to the appliance The machine is secured for transportation using transport locks If the transport locks are not removed the drum for exampl...

Page 34: ... contains an electric valve Observe the following when connecting the machine Notes Only operate the washing machine using cold mains water Do not connect the machine to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot water boiler Do not use a used supply hose Only use the supply hose supplied or one that was purchased from an authorised specialist retailer Do not bend squash modify or cut through the water...

Page 35: ...not slip out Note Do not kink the water drain hose or put strain on it lengthways You can lay the water drain hose as follows Outlet in a sink Warning Risk of scalding When you are washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot detergent solution e g if hot detergent solution is being drained into a wash basin Do not reach into the hot detergent solution...

Page 36: ... the mains cable by the plug and never by the cable as this could damage it Never unplug the mains plug during operation Observe the following information and ensure that Notes The mains voltage and voltage indicated on the washing machine rating plate are the same The connected load and fuse required are specified on the rating plate The washing machine is only connected to an alternating current...

Page 37: ...ent recommended by the detergent manufacturer Do not use detergent for wool or delicates 10 Close the detergent drawer 11 Press Start 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 ...

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Page 40: ... installed and connected correctly in accordance with our instructions this also includes a correctly fitted Aqua Stop extension genuine accessories Our warranty does not cover defective feed lines or fittings leading to the Aqua Stop connection at the tap 4 Appliances with Aqua Stop do not need to be supervised during operation nor secured afterwards by turning off the tap The tap only needs to b...

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