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Safety instructions

– Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information 

enclosed with the washing machine.

– Retain documents for subsequent use.

Risk of electric shock

– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord.
– Never insert/pull out the mains plug with damp hands.

Risk of death

For worn-out appliances:
– Pull out the mains plug.
– Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. 

This will prevent children from locking themselves and risking their 
lives.

Risk of suffocation

– Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach 

of children.

Risk of poisoning

– Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

Risk of explosion

– Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing 

solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvents may lead to an 
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. 
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.

Risk of injury

– Washing machine door may become very hot.
– Take care when draining hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
– Do not touch the drum in case it is still spinning.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine 

is in operation.

Consumption values

Programme

Additional

function

Load

Electricity 

consumption

**

Water

**

Programme

duration

**

Cottons 

Ê

 30 °C

Intensive

8,0 kg

0,47 kWh

75 l

2:41 h

Cottons 

Ê

 40 °C

Intensive

8,0 kg

0,80 kWh

75 l

2:41 h

Cottons 

Êü

60 °C*

Intensive*

8,0 kg

1,36 kWh

70 l

2:46 h

Cottons 

Ê

 90 °C

—-

8,0 kg

2,63 kWh

84 l

2:35 h

Easy-Care 

 40 °C

—-

3,5 kg

0,52 kWh

55 l

1:00 h

Mix 

n

 40 °C

—-

3,5 kg

0,61 kWh

52 l

1:03 h

Delicate/Silk 

 30 °C

—-

2,0 kg

0,16 kWh

30 l

0:39 h

Wool

ø

É

:

 (cold)

—-

2,0 kg

0,08 kWh

41 l

0:36 h

Wool

ø

É

  30 °C

—-

2,0 kg

0,14 kWh

39 l

0:36 h

*

Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with IEC60456. 

** The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient 

temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent 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 time

Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment 

II

:

– approx. 1 litre water 
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the 

appropriate degree of water hardness)

Set the programme selector to 

Drum Clean

 40 °C

 and select 

Start

/Reload. At the end 

of the programme, turn the programme selector to 

Off

.

Laundry with different degrees of soiling

Wash new items separately.

Light

Do not prewash.

If required, pretreat stains. Select 

Intensive

additional function.

Heavy

Load less laundry. Prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select 

Intensive

additional function.

Soaking                 

Load laundry of the same colour.

Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment 

II

 according to the manufacturer’s 

instructions. Set 

Cottons

Ê

30 °C

 programme and select 

Start

/Reload. After approx. 10 

minutes, select 

Start/

Reload

. After the required soaking time, reselect 

Start

/Reload if 

the programme is to be continued or change the programme.

Starching

Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.

Starching is possible in all washing programmes if liquid starch is used. Add starch to the 
fabric softener compartment 

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 in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Dyeing/bleaching

Dye in small quantities only. Salt can corrode stainless steel.
Observe the dye manufacturer’s instructions.
Do 

not

bleach laundry in the washing machine.

Sport Shoes 

Special programme for machine washable sport shoes. Remove the shoelace and insole, put 
the shoes in the drum transversely. 
Caution: First wipe away sand or stones on the shoes to prevent damage of the machine.

Down

Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.

Special programme for washable clothes filled with down. Only wash down clothes, no down 
pillows or bedding. Wash large items seperately. Dose detergent economically. Then dry the 
down in dryer machine to avoid agglomeration. 

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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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