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Close the washing machine door. Take care not to tr

Correct installation according to 
separate installation instructions.

Check the machine

– Never switch on a damaged machine!
– Inform your customer service!

Insert mains plug

With dry hands only! 
Only hold the plug itself!

Turn on the tap

Compartment II

: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,

bleacher, stain remover

Your washing machine

Congratulations

 – You have opted for a modern, high–quality 

domestic appliance manufactured by SIEMENS. The washing 
machine is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy. 
Each appliance which leaves our factory has been inspected 
thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect 
condition.

For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and 
services visit our web site: www.siemens-home.com or contact our 
after-sales service centres.

Environmentally friendly waste disposal                                              

All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with 
environmental guidelines. This appliance is certified in accordance 
with European Directive 2002/96/EEC on waste electrical and 
electronic equipment (WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and 
reuse of used appliances.

Intended use

Contents

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Intended use  ...................................................................................... 1

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Programmes  ...................................................................................... 1

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Preparation ..................................................................................... 2/3

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Setting and adjusting programmes  ............................................... 3

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Washing  .......................................................................................... 3/4

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Removing the laundry  ...................................................................... 4

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Display information, Options, Functions  ................................... 5/6

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Programme overview......................................................................... 7

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Safety instructions ............................................................................. 8

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Consumption values   ....................................................................... 8

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Important information  ....................................................................... 9

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Care ................................................................................................... 10

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Information on the display panel................................................... 10

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Maintenance .....................................................................................11

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What to do if  ....................................................................................12

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Emergency release .......................................................................... 13

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Customer service  ............................................................................ 13

Protection of the environment

/Conservation tips

– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of 

laundry for the relevant programme.

– Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash. 
– Select 

Cottons

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60 °C

and additional function of

º

Intensive

to reach good cleaning result with significantly lower energy 
consumption.

– Dose the detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions 

and water hardness.

– If the laundry is to be subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select 

a spin speed as specified by the dryer manufacturer.

Preparation

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Display panel/

Option buttons/

Additional functions

Programme selector

Compartment 

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: Fabric softener, impregnating agent, starch

Compartment I

: Detergent for pre–wash

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For domestic use only.

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For washing machine-washable fabrics in a detergent 
solution.

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To be operated with cold mains water and 
commercially available low foam detergents and care 
products which are suitable for use in washing 
machines.

– Do not leave children unattended near the 

washing machine!

– The washing machine is not to be used by 

children or persons not familiar with the 
operating instructions.

– Keep pets away from the washing machine!

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Programme selector for 
switching the machine on 
and off and for selecting the 
programme. Can be rotated 
in either direction.

Programmes

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Detailed programme overview. 

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The temperature and spin speed can be selected 
individually, irrespective of the selected programme and 
programme progress.

Cottons Quick 

   Hard–wearing textiles

Cottons

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Mix

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mixed types of laundry

Easy-Care

easy care textiles

Wool

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hand–/machine–washable wool

Delicates/Silk

silk and delicate washable fabrics

Down

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washable clothes filled with down

Drum Clean

programme to clean the drum without 
laundry. Use the programme once 
every three months

Soaking

single soaking, after soaking select 
other washing programmes

Single Rinse

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extra rinse with spin

Single Spin

 

extra spin with selectable spin speed

Sport Shoes 

 

special sport shoes programme

Quick 15’

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short programme

Easy-Care Plus

dark-coloured fabrics

Night Wash

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cotton, synthetic fibres, blended 
fabrics, lower noise

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Summary of Contents for WM12S425GC

Page 1: ...d care products which are suitable for use in washing machines Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine The washing machine is not to be used by children or persons not familiar with the operating instructions Keep pets away from the washing machine Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water This prevents blockages ʑ Display symbols ʑ Display information Alte...

Page 2: ... of the door lock Wait a moment and try again üx Flashing no water supply Tap turned on Inlet filter blocked Clean filter apage 11 Supply hose kinked or blocked Clean drain pump apage 11 outlet pipe drainage hose blocked other displays Switch off the appliance wait 5 seconds and switch it back on If the display appears again call the customer service apage 13 Risk of electric shock Pull out the ma...

Page 3: ...soiled laundry without prewash Select Cottons Ê 60 C and additional function of º Intensive to reach good cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption Dose the detergent according to the manufacturer s instructions and water hardness If the laundry is to be subsequently dried in a tumble dryer select a spin speed as specified by the dryer manufacturer Preparation Display panel Optio...

Page 4: ...ems of laundry ose the washing machine door Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the loading door and rubber seal Add detergent and care product Add the appropriate dose according to Amount of laundry soiling water hardness ask your water supply company and manufacturer s instructions Models without insert for liquid detergent pour liquid detergent into an appropriate dispenser and ...

Page 5: ... Information signals Set volume Set volume 1 step clockwise Set to 1 Start signal mode 2 Set volume for Release If required set repeatedly 1 step clockwise direct ʑ Display symbols ʑ Display information Alternating display of Load information maximum load recommendation in kg and remain time or finish in time display âExample of display may vary depending on selections ʑ Option buttons You can cha...

Page 6: ... dü Wool É Hand or machine washable wool or rich wool textiles Particulary gentle wash programme to avoid shrinkage longer programme breaks laundry rests in the detergent solution Quick 15 6 Easy Care textiles made of cotton linen synthetic fibres or blended fabrics Short programme approx 15 minutes suitable for lightly soiled laundry Down Ú 60 Washable clothes filled with down no down pillows or ...

Page 7: ...used fluctuations in the power supply and selected addi tional functions 9 Important information Preparing Protecting the laundry and the machine Empty pockets Look out for metal items paperclips etc Wash delicates in a net bag tights curtains underwired bras Fasten zips do up any buttons Brush sand out of pockets and collars Remove curtain fittings or in a laundry bag Before washing for the first...

Page 8: ...turned on Inlet filter blocked Clean filter apage 11 Supply hose kinked or blocked Clean drain pump apage 11 outlet pipe drainage hose blocked other displays Switch off the appliance wait 5 seconds and switch it back on If the display appears again call the customer service apage 13 Risk of electric shock Pull out the mains plug Risk of explosion No solvents 11 Maintenance Drain pump Set the progr...

Page 9: ...use If the fault occurs repeatedly call the customer service ʑ Programme sequence longer than usual Not a fault unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry Not a fault foam detection system active adds an additional rinse cycle ʑ Detergent residues on the laundry Occasionally phosphate free detergents contain water insoluble residues Select Single Rins...

Page 10: ...rating instructions WM12S425GC en Follow the safety instructions on Page 8 Read these instructions before switching on the washing machine Also follow the separate Installation and maintenance instructions ...

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