Operating the appliance
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Operating the
appliance
Ope
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ing
the
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Switching on the appliance
The washing machine was tested before
delivery. To remove residual water from
the test procedure, the first wash cycle
should be run without washing using the
Drum clean
(in
Additional programs
)
programme. Before washing for the first
time
1.
Check the machine.
Notes
– Never switch on a damaged
machine!
– Inform customer service!
2.
Insert mains plug.
:
Warning
Danger of death from electric
shock!
Danger of death if live parts are
touched.
– Never pull out the mains plug by
tugging the power cord.
– Insert/pull out the mains plug
with dry hands only.
3.
Turn the tap on.
4.
Open the washing machine door.
5.
Check whether the drum has been
completely emptied. If required,
empty.
6.
Switch on the appliance by pressing
the
#
button.
The
Siemens
logo is indicated on
the display panel and all programme
indicator lamps are lit.
Selecting and setting
programme
1.
Turn the programme selector to the
desired programme. Presettings and
maximum load are indicated in the
display field, e.g.
Cottons
programmes.
■
The indicator lamp is lit on the pro-
gramme selector and the main menu
for the selected programme is indi-
cated on the display panel.
■
For appliances with
drum light
:
After swithching on the appliance,
after opening and closing the wash-
ing machine door as well as after
starting the programme, the drum is
lit. The light goes out automatically.