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Information on the display panel

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Cause/Remedy

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Close the washing machine door properly; washing may be 

trapped.

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Turn on tap fully, supply hose kinked/jammed; clean filter 

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, water pressure too low.

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Drain pump blocked; clean the drain pump.

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 Drainage 

hose/outlet pipe blocked; clean drainage hose on the siphon. 

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Water in the base trough, appliance leaking. Call after-sales ser-

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If childproof lock is active, deactivate it 

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Mains voltage too low 

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Undervoltage in the wash programme. 

The programme duration is extended. 

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Other displays

Switch off the appliance, wait for five seconds and switch it back on 

again. If the indicator appears again, call the after-sales service 

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Summary of Contents for ws12g160by

Page 1: ...Register your product online siemens home com welcome en QVWUXFWLRQ 0DQXDO DQG QVWDOODWLRQ QVWUXFWLRQV Washing machine WS12G160BY ...

Page 2: ...he 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 m Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries m Caution...

Page 3: ...Ø Washing 12 Ø Overview of programmes 20 Ø Signal 23 Ø Consumption values 24 Ø Sensors Your washing machine is so intelligent 26 Cleaning and maintenance Ø Care and maintenance 27 Ø Information on the display panel 31 Ø Faults what to do 32 Ø Customer service 34 Installing the appliance Ø Contents of package 35 Ø Installation 37 Ø Removing the transport locks 39 Ø Water connection 41 Ø Alignment 4...

Page 4: ...ducts and cleaning agents always follow the manufacturer s instructions Ø The washing machine may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed by a responsible person Ø Keep pets away from the washing machine Read the Instruction Man...

Page 5: ...t carry out any cleaning or maintenance work without supervision Children may become wrapped in packaging film or packing parts if allowed to play with them or they may pull them over their heads and suffocate Keep packaging films and packaging parts away from children When you wash at high temperatures the glass in the washing machine door becomes hot Do not let children touch the hot washing mac...

Page 6: ... Do not lean on the open door m Caution Danger when reaching into gripping the rotating drum You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is rotating Do not grip the rotating drum Wait until the drum stops rotating m Caution Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents care products Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine...

Page 7: ...light select any button The energy saving mode is not activated if a programme is running Ø If the laundry will be dried in a dryer select the spin speed according to the dryer manufacturer s instructions Dispose of packaging in an environmentally responsible manner This appliance is designated according to European directive 2012 19 EC which governs waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE ...

Page 8: ...8 Getting to know your appliance 2SHUDWLQJ HOHPHQWV LVSOD HOHPHQWV DVKLQJ PDFKLQH GRRU 6HUYLFH IODS HWHUJHQW GUDZHU 2SHQ WKH ZDVKLQJ PDFKLQH GRRU DQG FORVH WKH GRRU 6HUYLFH IODS ...

Page 9: ...9 Detergent drawer Dispenser I Detergent for prewash Dispenser i Softener starch Do not exceed the maximum Dispenser II Detergent for main wash water softener bleach stain remover ...

Page 10: ... xq0 Status indicators Washing rinse spin programme duration or end v Open the washing machine door add laundry Page 17 w Childproof lock Page 17 Change settings of the selected programme and select options j Select and change buttons 0 Spin and 5 Ready in time k Select buttons G speedPerfect and l Extra Rinse for additional options l Start the wash programme Select Start Reload button for startin...

Page 11: ... door Sort the laundry Loading the laundry 2 Close the washing ma chine door If required change settings of the selected programme and select options Select Start Re load 3 End of the programme To switch off set the programme selector to Off Turnoffthewater tap for models without Aqua Stop ...

Page 12: ...ts and agents for the pretreatment of washing e g stain remover prewash sprays away from the surfaces of the washing machine Using a damp cloth immediately remove any fine spray residue and other residue droplets Empty any pockets Look out for metal items paperclips etc and remove them Wash delicates in a laundry bag tights underwired bras etc Close any zips button up any cover buttons Brush sand ...

Page 13: ...s completely drained Drain if necessary 3 Turn the programme selector to the desired programme Maximum load is indicated in the display field 4 Load the laundry Unfold and load presorted items of washing Mix items of laundry of varying sizes Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Individual laundry items may cause an unbalanced load ...

Page 14: ...me Cottons cold max 90 C Detergent for colours without bleach or optical brighteners Suitable for coloured laundry made from linen or cotton Programme Cottons cold max 60 C Detergent for colours delicates without optical brighteners Suitable for coloured laundry made from easy care fibres synthetic fibres Programme Easy Care cold max 60 C Mild detergent Suitable for delicate fine fabrics silk or v...

Page 15: ...orresponding dispenser and place in drum Saving Soiling note Reduced tempera ture and detergent quantity as per the recommended dos age light No visible dirt or stains Clothing has taken on some body odour e g Light summer sports clothing worn for a few hours T shirts shirts blouses worn for up to one day Guest bed linen and hand towels used for one day normal Visible dirt or a few light stains e ...

Page 16: ...he Finished in time end of programme The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme The programme duration is automatically adjusted while the programme is running if the programme duration requires changing e g due to changes in the settings of the options Before the programme starts the end of the programme can be preselected in h steps up to maximum 24 h When the prog...

Page 17: ...Then deactivate the childproof lock before the programme starts and if required re activate after the programme starts Ø Reloading the laundry When the programme has started the laundry can be reloaded or taken out as required Select Start Reload The machine checks whether a top up is possible v flash Top up not possible Wait until v are lit approx 1 min For safety reasons the washing machine door...

Page 18: ...amme For programmes at high temperature 1 Select Start Reload 2 To cool down laundry Select q Rinse 3 Select Start Reload For programmes at low temperature 1 Select Start Reload 2 Select 0 p Spin Empty if only a drained cycle is required set rpm spin speed to 3 Select Start Reload Ø End of programme by Rinse stop 1 Select 0 p Spin Empty if only a drained cycle is required set rpm spin speed to 2 S...

Page 19: ...rum and the rubber seal risk of rusting Leave the washing machine door and detergent drawer open so that any residual water can dry away Before switching the machine off Always remove the washing Always wait until the programme ends as the appliance could still be locked Then switch the appliance on and wait for the unlocking device 2 Turn the programme selector to Off Appliance is switched off 3 ...

Page 20: ...ns Hard wearing textiles heat resistant tex tiles made of cotton or linen s Prewash For heavily soiled washing Pour detergent into dispensers I and II max 5 kg 3 kg 20 40 60 90 C 1200 rpm l Easy Care Fabrics made from synthetic or blended fabrics max 2 5 kg 40 60 C 1200 rpm l Jeans Dark fabrics made from jeans denim max 2 kg 30 C 800 1200 rpm l Sportswear Fabrics made of microfibre for sport and l...

Page 21: ...ol Hand or machine washable fabrics that are made of wool or contain wool Particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry with longer programme breaks fabrics rest in the de tergent solution Wool is of animal origin e g Angora alpaca llama sheep Use a detergent that is suitable for machine washing wool max 2 kg 30 C 800 rpm Spin Extra spin with speed that can be select ed Empty ...

Page 22: ...follow the dye manufacturer s instructions Do not use the washing machine to bleach clothes Soaking Pour soaking agent detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer s instructions Set the programme selector to Î Cottons 40 C 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 ch...

Page 23: ...y elements light up Setting mode is activated 2 a Set volume for button signals depending on model press the button until the re quired volume is reached set to Off swhich exits setting mode for the signal volume 2 b Selecting volume of the information signals rotate it one step to the right press the button until the re quired volume is reached set to Off swhich exits setting mode for the signal ...

Page 24: ...4 l 1 1 4 h Delicates Silk 30 C 2 kg 0 26 kWh 51 l 3 4 h Wool 20 C 2 kg 0 20 kWh 35 l 1 h Programme Approximate information on the residual moisture WS12G WS10G WS08G max 1200 rpm max 1000 rpm max 800 rpm Cottons 58 68 80 Easy Care 40 40 40 Delicates Silk 30 30 30 Wool 45 45 45 The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature ambie...

Page 25: ...th regulation EU no 1015 2010 Load Approximate programme duration Cottons programme ú 5 kg 4 h Cottons programme ú 2 5 kg 4 h Cottons programme û 2 5 kg 2 1 2 h Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Directive 2010 30 EU with cold water 15 C The specification of the programme temperature is based on the temperature stated on the care label in the textiles The actual ...

Page 26: ...afety reasons Distribute small and large items of washing in the drum Faults what to do Page 32 VoltMonitor The automatic voltage control system detects unauthorised voltage drops The programme is interrupted Whenever there is an undervoltage the colon flashes on the 0 Ready in display on the display panel When the supply voltage is stable again the programme continues running The colon on the 0 R...

Page 27: ...on Washing machine may be damaged If solvent cleaning agents e g petroleum ether are used on the washing machine the surfaces may be damaged Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Machine housing control panel Ø Remove the detergent residue immediately Ø Wipe with a soft damp cloth Ø Cleaning with a jet of water is prohibited Drum Use bleach free detergent no steel wool Descale Not requi...

Page 28: ...etergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate Detergent solution pump blocked Turn the tap off to prevent more water from flowing in and to ensure that it is drained via the drain pump m Warning Danger of scalding Washing water is hot when washing at high temperatures If you come into contact with the hot detergent solution you may be scalded Allow the washing water to cool down 1 Swit...

Page 29: ...tergent from flowing into the outlet during the next wash Pour 1 litre of water into dispenser II and start the 0 p Spin Empty programme if only a drained cycle is required set rpm spin speed to Drainage hose on the siphon blocked 1 Switch off appliance Remove the mains plug Note Residual water may run out 2 Loosen hose clip carefully remove drainage hose 3 Clean the drain hose and siphon connecti...

Page 30: ...llow the programme to run for approx 40 s 4 Turn the programme selector to Off Appliance is switched off Remove the mains plug 5 Clean the filter Disconnect the hose from the water tap Clean the filter with a small brush and or for standard model Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance Take out the filter with pliers and clean it 6 Connect the hose and check for leaks ...

Page 31: ...rainage hose outlet pipe blocked clean drainage hose on the siphon Page 29 E 23 Water in the base trough appliance leaking Call after sales ser vice Page 34 w If childproof lock is active deactivate it Page 17 Mains voltage too low Page 26 Undervoltage in the wash programme The programme duration is extended Page 26 Other displays Switch off the appliance wait for five seconds and switch it back o...

Page 32: ...isible area Spin result not satis factory Laundry wet too damp Distribute small and large items of washing in the drum Too low speed selected The programme du ration changes dur ing the wash cycle Not a fault the programme sequence is optimised for the par ticular wash process This may result in changes to the pro gramme duration in the display field Residual water in the care product dis penser N...

Page 33: ...ult occurs repeatedly call the after sales service Page 34 Detergent residue on the laundry Occasionally phosphate free detergents contain water insoluble residue Select q Rinse or brush the laundry after washing appears in the display panel in re load mode Water level too high Not possible to add laundry Close the washing machine door immediately if necessary To continue the programme select the ...

Page 34: ... sales service the product number E no and the production number FD of the appliance Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us for assistance By doing so you will ensure that the repairs are carried out by trained service personnel using genuine spare parts These instructions can be found on inside of washing machine door open service flap and rear of the appli ance Depending on the model...

Page 35: ...on to a siphon Connecting the water Page 41 Useful tools Ø Spirit level for alignment Page 44 Ø Spanner with size 13 for loosening the transportation protection devices Page 39and size 17 for aligning the appliance feet Page 44 GHSHQGLQJ RQ PRGHO TXD 6WRS 6WDQGDUG 3RZHU FRUG DWHU GUDLQDJH OERZ IRU IL LQJ WKH ZDVWH ZDWHU KRVH QVWDOODWLRQ 0DLQWHQDQFH LQVWUXFWLRQV RYHUV DWHU VXSSO ...

Page 36: ...ply hose approx 2 20 m for standard model Technical specifications a FP a FP a FP a FP a FP a FP a FP a FP PD FP RQQHFWLRQ RQ OHIW VLGH RU RQQHFWLRQ RQ ULJKW VLGH PLQ FP Dimensions width x depth x height 60 x 40 x 84 8 cm Weight 65 kg Mains connection Nominal voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal power 2300 W Water pressure 100 1000 kPa 1 10 bar Power consumption when switched off 0...

Page 37: ...erly there is a risk of tripping and injury Lay hoses and cables in such a way that there is no risk of tripping m Caution Washing machine may be damaged Frozen hoses may crack burst Do not install the washing machine in areas exposed to frost and or outdoors If the washing machine is raised by protruding components e g washing machine door the components may break off and the washing machine may ...

Page 38: ...pliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling m Warning Washing machine may be damaged The washing machine may wander and tip topple from the base when spinning Always secure the washing machine feet with fixing brackets Holding brackets order no WX 975600 If installing on a wooden joist ceiling If possible install the washing machine in a corner Screw a water resistant wooden panel min 30 mm thi...

Page 39: ...move all the 4 transportation protection devices completely and keep in a safe place m Caution Washing machine may be damaged To prevent damage in transit when transporting the appliance subsequently always re install the transit bolts prior to transportation Store the screw and sleeve screwed together 1 Take the hoses out of the holders 2 Take hoses out of the elbow and remove elbow 3 Unscrew and...

Page 40: ...40 4 Remove the mains cable from the holders Remove sleeves 5 Insert covers ...

Page 41: ...ne that was purchased from an authorised specialist retailer If in doubt have the appliance connected by a technician Water inlet Water inlet hose do not kink crush modify or sever strength is no longer guaranteed Optimum water pressure in the mains 100 1000 kPa 1 10 bar Ø When the tap is open the water flow is at least 8 l min Ø If the water pressure is higher than this a pressure reducing valve ...

Page 42: ...ible If the attached drainage hose slips out of the washbasin due to high water pressure when draining the appliance leaking water may cause damage Secure the drainage hose to prevent it from slipping out of the washbasin m Caution The appliance may be damaged If the end of the drainage hose is immersed in the drained water water may be drawn back into the appliance The plug must not block the dra...

Page 43: ...onnection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24 40 mm available from specialist dealers Connection Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or into a gully m Warning Water damage possible If the drainage hose slips off the plastic pipe due to high water pressure when draining the appliance leaking water may cause damage Secure the drainage hose to prevent it from sl...

Page 44: ...y turning the appliance feet All four appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground The washing machine must not wobble 3 Tighten the lock nut against the housing In doing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing Incorrect levelling may result in intense noise vibrations and wandering ...

Page 45: ... the washing machine rating plate are the same The connected load and fuse required are specified on the rating plate Ensure that The mains plug fits the socket The cable cross section is adequate The earthing system is properly installed The mains cable is only replaced by a qualified electrician if this is necessary Replacement mains cables are available from the after sales service No multiple ...

Page 46: ... 34 2 Insert mains plug 3 Turn the tap on 4 Switch on the appliance 5 Close the washing machine door do not load any laundry 6 Select the Î Cottons 90 C programme 7 Open the detergent drawer 8 Pour approx 1 litre of water into dispenser II 9 Add standard detergent to dispenser II according to manufacturer s instructions for light soiling To prevent frothing use only half the recommended amount of ...

Page 47: ... Remove the hoses Installing transportation protection devices 1 Remove the covers and keep in a safe place If required use a screwdriver 2 Insert all 4 sleeves Clamp the mains cable on the holders Insert and tighten the bolts Before switching on the appliance The transport locks must be removed To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during the next wash Pour 1 litre of water int...

Page 48: ...5 Control panel 10 Customer service 34 D Descale 27 Detergent drawer 9 Detergent solution pump blocked 28 Discolouring 22 Display panel 10 Dyeing 22 E Electrical connection 45 End of the programme 19 Energy saving tips 7 Environmental protection 7 F Faults what to do 32 G Getting to know your appliance 8 H Hose and cable lengths 36 I Imbalance control system 26 Individual settings 16 Information o...

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Page 51: ... reference guide 11 R Removing the transport locks 39 Rinse Stop 18 S Safety instructions 5 Selecting options 16 Signal 23 Soaking 22 Sorting the washing 12 Starching 22 T Technical specifications 36 Terminating the programme 18 U Unloading the laundry 19 V VoltMonitor 26 W Water connection 41 Water drainage 42 Water inlet 41 ...

Page 52: ...QXIDFWXUHG E 6 DXVJHUlWH PE XQGHU 7UDGHPDUN LFHQVH RI 6LHPHQV To book an engineer visit and product advice 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 Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list ...

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