Siemens WM12S460RK/38 User manual

Brand: Siemens

Model: WM12S460RK/38

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

WM12S460RK/31

1 2 3 4 5 6

:c- 90°C °C (Temp.) Select the temperature (: = cold)

c- 1600* c (rpm) Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or

 (Rinse Hold) = no final spin, laundry remains in the water after the final

rinse).

1 - 24 h  (Finish in) Programme end after

Status indicators Programme status indicators:

þüüüücü- ¯- Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end (- ¯-)

Programme selectorDisplay panel/

Option buttons

Start/

Pause

Additional functions

Sort and load the laundry

Follow the manufacturer's care information.

According to the information on the care labels.

According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.

Do not exceed the maximum load a page 7.

Observe the important information a page 6.

Load items of laundry of varying sizes.

Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing

machine door and the rubber seal.

Add detergent and care products

Measure accordingly:

Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply company) and

manufacturer's instructions.

Models without insert for liquid detergent:

Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.

During operation: Open the detergent drawer with care.

Important information

Before washing for the first time

Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the tap on. Pour into compartment II:

– approx. 1 litre water

– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and according to water hardness)

Set the programme selector to

 Easy-Care 60 °C and select  Start. At the end of the programme, set the programme

selector to Off.

Protecting the laundry and the machine

– When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives and cleaning agents, always check the manufacturer's

instructions.

– Empty pockets.

– Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).

– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).

– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.

– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.

– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.

Loading laundry

Load items of laundry of varying sizes.

Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.

Laundry with varying degrees of soiling

Wash new items of clothing separately.

light Do not prewash.

Pretreat any stains as necessary. If required, select additional function

º Intensive.

heavy Do not load as much laundry. Select the program with prewash.

Pretreat any stains as necessary. If required, select additional function

º Intensive.

Soaking Load laundry of the same colour

Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Set the

programme selector to

Ê Cottons 30 °C and select Start. After approx. 10 minutes select  Start, in order to

stop the programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, select

 Start again if you want to continue the

programme or change the programme.

Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener

Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Measure starch into the fabric softener compartment

~ in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (clean first if necessary).

Dyeing/bleaching

Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye

manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for bleaching clothes.

Outdoor Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.

Special detergent is available for machine washing, particularly in sports shops.

Dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place the special detergent for outdoor clothing in compartment II.

Set the programme selector to

 Outdoor. Select temperature and  Start.

Emergency release , e.g. in the event of a power cut

The programme will continue running when the power supply has been restored. However, if the laundry has to be

removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows:

Risk of scalding

The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave to cool down.

Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.

Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.

1. Turn the programme selector to Off and pull out the mains plug.

2. Drain the detergent solution apage 10.

3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.

The washing machine door can then be opened.

Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), page 9.

Compartment II: detergent for main wash,

water softener, bleach, stain remover

Your washing machine

Intended use

Contents Page

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

ʔ Programmes .......................................................................................................................... 1

ʔ Set and adjust the programme ......................................................................................... 3

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

ʔ After washing ........................................................................................................................ 4

ʔ Individual settings ................................................................................................................ 5

ʋ Important information ......................................................................................................... 6

ʔ Emergency release ............................................................................................................... 6

ʔ Overview of programmes ................................................................................................... 7

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

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

ʔ Insert for liquid detergent ...................................................................................................9

ʔ Care ......................................................................................................................................... 9

ʔ Information on the display panel ...................................................................................... 9

ʔ Instructions for blockages ................................................................................................10

ʔ What to do if..........................................................................................................................11

Environmental protection / tips on economical use

– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of laundry for the relevant

programme.

– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.

– Instead of Ê Cottons 90 °C, select programme p Coloureds Eco 60 °C and

additional function º Intensive.

Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption.

– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water

hardness.

– If the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble drier, select the spin speed according

to the tumble drier manufacturer's instructions

Preparation

Before washing for the first time

Run a wash cycle without any laundry a page 6

Set and adjust the programme

Washing

Compartment ~: fabric softener, starch

Compartment I: detergent for prewash

ʔ For domestic use only

ʔ For washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in

detergent solution

ʔ To be operated with cold mains water and standard 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

who have not been instructed in its use.

– Keep pets away from the washing machine.

Dilute thick fabric softener and conditioner with water.

This prevents blockages.

Detergent drawer

with compartments I, II, ~

Control panel

Washing machine

door handle

Service flap

Washing machine door

Install correctly, according to the separate

installation instructions.

Check the machine

– Never use a damaged machine.

– Inform the after-sales service.

Connect the mains plug

– Make sure your hands are dry.

– Take hold of the plug only.

Turn the tap on

Additional functions and option buttons

aIndividual settings, page 5

Select Start

Washing

End of programme when ...

...  Start flashes.

Cancel the programme

Programmes at high temperatures:

– To cool the laundry: Select m Rinse.

– Select  Start.

Programmes at low temperatures:

– Select  Spin or l Empty.

– Select  Start.

Change the programme if ...

... a wrong programme has been selected by mistake:

– Reselect the programme.

– Select button  (Start).

The new programme starts from the beginning.

Cancel programme

– Select  Start.

– If required, add laundry (do not leave the washing machine door open

for too long as water from the laundry could leak out).

– Select  Start.

Individual settings

Option buttons

The spin speed and temperature can be changed before and during the selected programme. The effects depend on

the programme progress.

°C (temperature)

You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature that can be selected

depends on the programme that has been set.

 (spin speed in rpm) / c(Rinse hold = no final spin)

You can change the spin speed shown or select c(Rinse hold = no final spin, the laundry remains in the water

after the last rinse) You can change the spin speed shown.

The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and on which programme is currently selected.

 (Finish in)

When you select the programme, the relevant programme duration is displayed. You can delay the start of the

programme before it begins. The "Finish in" time can be set in increments of one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours.

Press the button (Finish in) repeatedly until the desired number of hours is displayed (h=hour). Select  Start.

It is not possible to make adjustments once the programme has started.

Additional functions a programme overview, page 7

º Intensive Extend the washing time for more intensive washing of heavily soiled items.

 Prewash For heavily soiled items. Prewash at 30 °C.

w Easy-Iron

Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin at reduced speed.

Residual moisture in the laundry is increased slightly.

h Extra Rinse Extra rinsing. Prolonged programme duration. For areas with very soft water or for further

enhancing the washing result.

 Start

For starting or interrupting the programme.

Audible signal

2. Adjust volume

for ...

Set to

1 step to the

right

Press and

hold

1 step to the

right

Set to

skip

Button signals

Information signals

Adjust the

volume*

1 step to the

right

Adjust the

volume*

* you may need to select

the function several

times.

1. Activate the setting

mode for the signal

volume

Release

All buttons are sensitive and need only

to be touched lightly.

If the buttons are held for longer, the

appliance automatically runs through

the setting options.

Programmes

Detailed programme overview a page 7.

Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,

depending on the selected programme and programme progress

Ê Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics

p Coloureds Eco Hard-wearing fabrics

 Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics

n Mix Different types of laundry

 Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics

d Wool É Hand/machine-washable wool

m Rinse Extra rinse with spin

 Spin Extra spin with selectable spin speed

l Empty the rinsing water when

c(Rinse hold = no final spin)

 Low spin Extra spin with reduced spin speed

6 Super 15’ SuperQuick programme

5 Power Wash 60’ Hard-wearing fabrics

 Outdoor All-weather fabrics, sportswear and outdoor

clothing a page 6

güShirts/Business Non-iron shirts

 Easy-Care Plus Dark-coloured fabrics

Switch off

Set the programme selector to Off.

Close the tap

Not required for Aqua-Stop models

a see notes in Installation instructions.

Remove the laundry

Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry.

If  (Rinse hold = no final spin) is active:

Set the programme selector to l Empty or  Spin.

Select the spin speed if necessary. Select  Start.

– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.

– Leave the washing machine door and detergent drawer open

so that any residual water can dry away.

Congratulations ä you have chosen a modern, high-quality domestic appliance

manufactured by Siemens. This washing machine is distinguished by its economical

water and energy consumption.

Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly to ensure that it

functions properly and is in perfect condition.

For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts and services,

see our website www.siemens-home.com or contact our after-sales service centres.

Programme selector for switching the

machine on and off and for selecting

the programme. Can be turned in either

direction.

Drum interior light

(depending on model) comes on when the

door is opened or closed, or when a

programme is started; goes out

automatically.

Overview of programmes a Check the consumption values table on page 8 and the instructions on page 6.

 The programmes are time-controlled for lightly soiled fabrics. If fabrics are heavily soiled, reduce the load or select an additional function, e.g. º Intensive.

Always select the additional Intensive function when washing the maximum load with programmes marked with *.

Regardless of the type of laundry

,  Easy-Care 40 °C used with the maximum selectable spin speed is ideally suitable as a short programme.

Programmes without prewash - add detergent to compartment I

I, programmes with prewash - distribute the detergent between compartments I and II.

Programmes °C max.

Type of laundry

Additional functions; information

Ê Cottons : - 90 °C

8 kg*

Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made

of cotton or linen

º Intensive,  Prewash, w Easy-Iron,

h Extra Rinse

p Coloureds Eco : - 60 °C

5 Power Wash 60’ : - 60 °C 5.0 kg

Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or blended

fabrics

Time-controlled programme, short programme for laundry with normal soiling

 Easy-Care : - 60 °C

3.5 kg*

Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic

fibres or blended fabrics

º Intensive,  Prewash, w Easy-Iron,

h Extra Rinse

n Mix : - 40 °C Fabrics made of cotton or easy-care fabrics

º Intensive,  Prewash, w Easy-Iron,

h Extra Rinse;

different types of laundry can be washed together

 Easy-Care Plus :c- 40 °C

Dark-coloured fabrics made of cotton and dark

easy-care fabrics

º Intensive,  Prewash, w Easy-Iron,

h Extra Rinse;

Reduced rinse and final spin cycle

güShirts/

Business

: - 60 °C

2 kg

Non-iron shirts made of cotton, linen, synthetic

fibres or blended fabrics

º Intensive,  Prewash, Water Plus;

spin only, hang up to drip dry

 Delicate/Silk : - 40 °C

For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk,

satin, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics

º Intensive,  Prewash, w Easy-Iron,

h Extra Rinse;

no spin between rinse cycles

 Outdoor :c- 40 °C

All-weather, sports and outdoor fabrics including

fabrics with weatherproof membrane

º Intensive, w Easy-Iron, h Extra Rinse;

Reduced final spin in intervals

d Wool É : - 40 °C

Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool

or containing wool

Particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer

programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution)

6 Super 15’ :c- 40 °C

Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic

fibres or blended fabrics

Short programme, approx. 15 minutes,

suitable for lightly soiled laundry

Additional programmes m Rinse,  Spin, l Empty,  Low spin

0411 / 9000622043

*622043*

WM12S460RK

Siemens Electrogeräte GmbH

Carl-Wery-Str. 34

81739 München / Germany

Safety instructions

– Read the Instruction manual and Installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing

machine and use the machine accordingly.

– Retain the documents for subsequent use.

Risk of electric shock – Only remove the mains plug by pulling on the plug body. Do not pull on the cable.

– Only plug in or disconnect the mains plug if your hands are dry.

Danger to life For appliances that have reached the end of their service life:

– Disconnect the mains plug.

– Cut through the mains cable and remove complete with plug.

– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent children from

locking themselves in and risking their lives.

Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, 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 solvent may cause an explosion after being loaded into the

washing machine.

Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.

Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot.

– Exercise caution when emptying hot detergent solution.

– Do not climb onto the washing machine.

– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.

Consumption values

Programme

Additional

function

Load Electricity** Water**

Programme

duration

Ê Cottons 30 °C* º Intensive 8 kg 0.61 kWh 80 l 2:12 h

Ê Cottons 40 °C* º Intensive 8 kg 0.94 kWh 80 l 2:12 h

Ê Cottons 60 °C* º Intensive 8 kg 1.65 kWh 80 l 2:12 h

p Coloureds Eco 60 °C* º Intensive 8 kg 1.36 kWh 56 l 2:15 h

Ê Cottons 90 °C º Intensive 8 kg 2.73 kWh 97 l 2:12 h

 Easy-Care 40 °C* º Intensive 3.5 kg 0.55 kWh 53 l 1:12 h

 Easy-Care 40 °C* (also suitable

as a short programme

3.5 kg 0.54 kWh 53 l 0:45 h

 Delicate/Silk :c(cold) 2 kg 0.03 kWh 39 l 0:40 h

 Delicate/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0.20 kWh 39 l 0:40 h

d Wool É :c(cold) 2 kg 0.08 kWh 40 l 0:36 h

d Wool É 30 °C 2 kg 0.20 kWh 40 l 0:36 h

* Programme setting for testing in accordance with currently applicable EN60456 standard.

Note on comparative tests:

To test the test programme, wash the specified load using the additional function º Intensive at the maximum spin

speed.

As a short programme for coloureds, select the  Easy-Care 40 °C programme without additional function

º Intensive at the maximum spin speed.

** 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.

Insert for liquid detergent depending on model

Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:

– Remove the detergent drawer completely

page 10.

– Slide the insert forwards.

Do not use the insert (slide upwards):

– For gel-type detergents and washing powder,

– For programmes with  Prewash or Option  (Finish in).

Care

Machine housing, control panel

– Remove detergent residue immediately.

– Wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.

– Do not clean with a jet of water.

Cleaning the detergent drawer ...

... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.

1. Pull out, press down the insert and fully remove the drawer.

2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.

3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and

dry it.

4. Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto the guide pin).

5. Push in the detergent drawer.

Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.

Drum

Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.

Use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.

Descaling Make sure that there is no laundry in the machine.

This should not be necessary if the correct detergent dosage has been used. If it is necessary, however, proceed

according to the descaling agent manufacturer's instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via our website or

from our after-sales service (

page 13).

Information on the display panel depending on model

¨:³± Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.

¨:³Å, É Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped; Clean the filter

page 10, water pressure too low.

¨:³µ Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump

page 10.

Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon

page 10.

¨: ´ Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call the after-sales service.

¨: ´, ±³ Washing machine door cannot be locked. Open the washing machine door and close it so that you

hear it "click"; Switch the appliance off and on again. Set the programme and make your settings.

Start the programme.

¨: , ´,  Motor fault. Call the after-sales service

Installation instructions page 7.

Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on again. If the display appears

again, call the after-sales service

Installation instructions page 7.

– Risk of electric shock Disconnect the mains plug.

– Risk of explosion. No solvents.

Information about blockages

Detergent solution pump

Set the programme selector to Off, and pull out the mains plug.

1. Open and remove the service flap.

2. Take the drain hose out of the retainer.

Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.

Push the sealing cap back on.

3. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).

4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent

solution pump must be able to rotate).

5. Refit the pump cover and screw it down. The handle points upright. Place the drainage

hose back in the holder.

6. Place the service flap back on and close.

To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash:

Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start programme l Empty.

Drainage hose at the siphon

Set the programme selector to Off and pull out the mains plug.

1. Loosen the hose clamp and carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).

2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.

3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.

Filter in the water supply

Risk of electric shock

Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety device in water (it contains an electric valve).

Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:

1. Turn off the tap.

2. Select any programme (except  Spin / l Empty).

3. Select  Start. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.

4. Set the programme selector to Off. Pull out the mains plug.

Clean the filter:

5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.

Clean the filter with a small brush.

and/or on standard and Aqua-Secure models:

Remove the hose from the back of the appliance,

Remove the filter using pliers and clean the filter.

6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.

Risk of scalding

– Allow the detergent solution to cool down.

– Turn off the tap.

What to do if...

Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.

– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.

No water supply.

Detergent not dispensed.

–

 Start not selected?

– Tap not turned on?

– Filter blocked? Clean the filter

page 10.

– Supply hose kinked or trapped?

Washing machine door cannot

be opened.

– Safety function active. Programme stopped?

page 4.

–  (Rinse hold = no final spin) selected?

page 3, 4.

– Can be opened by emergency release only?

page 6.

Programme does not start.

–

 Start or  (Finish in) time selected?

– Washing machine door closed?

Detergent solution is not

emptied.

–  (Rinse hold = no final spin) selected?

page 3, 4.

– Clean the detergent solution pump

page 10.

– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.

Water not visible in the drum. – Not a fault - water below the visible area.

Spin result not satisfactory.

Laundry wet/too damp.

– Not a fault - the imbalance monitoring system has interrupted the spin because the

laundry is unevenly distributed.

Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.

–

w Easy-Iron selected?

page 5.

– Speed selected too low?

page 5.

The programme duration

changes during the wash cycle.

– Not a fault - the programme cycle is optimised for the particular washing process.

This can cause changes in the programme duration in the display panel.

Spin cycle started and stopped

several times.

– Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the imbalance.

Residual water in the

compartment ~ for care

products.

– Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.

– Clean the insert if necessary

page 9.

Odours in the washing machine. – Run programme Ê Cottons 90 °C without any laundry. Use standard detergent.

Foam emerges from the

detergent drawer.

– Too much detergent used?

Mix one tablespoonful of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour into compart-

ment II (Not for outdoor fabrics, sportswear fabrics or those made with down.)

– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.

Pronounced generation of noise,

vibration and “wandering” during

the spin cycle.

– Are the appliance feet fixed?

Secure appliance feet

Installation instructions.

– Transportation safety devices removed?

Remove transportation safety devices

Installation instructions.

Noises during spinning and

emptying.

– Clean the detergent solution pump

page 10.

Display panel/indicator lamps do

not function during operation.

– Power cut?

– Circuit breakers tripped? Switch the circuit breakers back on or replace.

– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.

Programme sequence longer

than usual.

– Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the imbalance by

repeatedly distributing the laundry.

– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse cycle.

Detergent residues on the

laundry.

– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues.

–

Select m Rinse or brush down the laundry after washing.

When paused,  Start flashes

very rapidly and an audible signal

sounds

– Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry.

Close the washing machine door immediately if necessary.

–

Select  Start to continue the programme.

If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:

– Set the programme selector to Off and pull the mains plug from the socket.

– Turn and close the tap and call the after-sales service a Installation instructions page 7.

Instruction manual

Washing

machine

Observe the safety

instructions on

page 8.

Do not operate the washing machine until

you have read these instructions and the

separate installation instructions.

1 2

:c- 90°C °C (Temp.) Select the temperature (: = cold)

c- 1600* c (rpm) Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or

 (Rinse Hold) = no final spin, laundry remains in the

rinse).

1 - 24 h  (Finish in) Programme end after

Status indicators Programme status indicators:

þüüüücü- ¯- Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end ( ¯

Programme selectorDisplay panel/

Option buttons

Additional functions

Close the washing machine door. Take care not to tr

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