Siemens SIEMENS WM User manual

Brand: Siemens

Model: SIEMENS WM

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

1 2 3 4 5

Additional functions

See also Programme overview a page 7

speed 

Shorten the washing time.

eco¢

Shorten the washing time. For energy conservation.

Less ironâ

Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin.

Rinseplus h

Additional rinse cycles, extended washing time. For areas with very

soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing result.

Start/Reload

For starting or pausing the programme, with the function of adding the laundry in the process.

Signals

Childproof lock s Programme will not be changed by accidental operation.

To activate the childproof lock:

 After the programme starts or finish in time is activated a page 5, press and hold the  Finish

in button for 5 seconds;

 Release when the s symbol lights up. If button signal is on, an acoustic signal will be heard.

When the programme ends, is displayed. The door is closed. ssymbol and the Start/Reload

indicator remains on to remind you to deactivate the childproof lock.

To deactivate the childproof lock:

 Touch the Finish in button until the s symbol turns off.

 Release the button.

s symbol flashes if the programme has been changed while childproof lock is activated. The

original progranmme will go on running.

If the childproof lock is deactivated while the programme selector is in a different position from when

the childproof lock was activated, the running programme will be halted.

Set to 

for at least 5

seconds

1 step

clockwise

Press and

hold and

1 step

clockwise

Button signals Information signals

Press the 

(finish in) and

set volume*

Press the 

(finish in) and

set volume*

1 step

clockwise

Set to 

direct

*If required, set repeatedly

1.Activate setting

mode for signal

volume

2. Set volume for ...

Release

Programme ended when ...

... Start/Reload indicate light goes out and or

(if was selected, without drain) appears on the

display field, the buzzer sounds. Set volume of buzzer a

page 6.

If was selected, is displayed after the

programme ends, touch Start/Reload button:

 The programme continues with draining the water and

spinning the laundry (the default spin speed can be

changed in advance).

 If you only want to drain the water: touch the Start/

Reload button again before the spinning starts. The

programme is paused and the door lock is released.

You can remove the laundry.

6 Change the programme ...

If you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:

 Reselect the programme.

 If necessary, set programe and select additional

functions. a page 5, 6.

 Touch Start/Reload button, new programme starts.

Pause the programme ...

 Touch the Start/Reload button.

 Follow the instructions in the display field: when

lights up and appears in the displays, the door

can be opened. If required, add /remove a laundry item.

If and are displayed alternately, the door

cannot be opened due to a high water level in the drum,

a high temperature or the spin speed.

 Touch Start/Reload button to continue the programme.

... or terminate the programme

Programmes with high temperature:

 Cool down laundry: select Rinse.

 Touch Start/Reload button.

Programmes at lower temperature:

 Select Spin.

 Select Start/Reload.

Sorting and loading the laundry

Observe the care information provided by the manufacturer.

Sort according to the information on the care labels.

Sort according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.

Do not exceed the maximum load a Page 7.

Observe the instructions in the Important information section a Page 9!

Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.

Load both large and small items of laundry.

Close 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 place in the drum.

During operation: close the detergent drawer.

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, stain

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 energy consumption.

Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to

ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.

Intended use

Contents Page

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

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

ʋ Setting and adjusting the programmes ..................................... 3/4

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

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

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

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

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

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

ʋ Care ...................................................................................................10

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

ʋ Maintenance .....................................................................................11

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

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

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

Protection of the environment/Conservation tips

 Load the maximum amount of laundry for the particular

programme.

 Wash normally soiled laundry without Prewash.

 Select Cottons 60°C and additional function of eco ¢ to reach

good cleaning result with significantly lower energy

consumption.

 Does the detergent according to the manufacturers instructions

and water hardness.

 If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed

according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.

Preparation

Before first wash cycle, run Drum clean programme without

any laundry to clean the drum a Page 9.

Setting and adjusting programmes

Programme selector Display panel/

Option buttons/

Additional functions

Start/

Reload

Programme selector for switching the

machine on and off and for selecting the

programme. Can be rotated in either

direction.

For additional functions and option

buttons, see the individual settings section

a page 5/6.

All buttons are sensitive, they only

need to be touched gently! If you

press and hold the °C Temp., 

Spin speed or 



Finish in option

buttons, the setting options

automatically scroll through.

Close the washing

machine door

Touch Start / Reload

button

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Wash

Compartment ~ : Fabric softener

Compartment I: Detergent for prewash, pulp powder

ʋ For domestic use only.

ʋ For washing machinewashable fabrics in a detergent

solution.

ʋ To be operated with cold mains water and

commercially available low foam detergents and care

products which are suitable for use in washing

machines.

ʋ Operating conditions:

- ambient temperature 0-40°C.

- relative humidity of air: under 95% (tested at 25°C).

 Do not leave children unattended near the

washing machine!

 Keep pets away from the washing machine!

 The washing machine is not to be used by

children or persons not familiar with the

operating instructions.

 Install and operate the washing machine in a

room with a drain.

 In order to ensure your safety, you must plug the

cable into a socket which conncted with reliable

earth correctly.

 Do not wash the carpet.

Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water. This

prevents blockages.

Display symbols

Display information

*Alternating desplay of load,

max. kg and time. Example of

display may vary depending on

models and selected

programme.

Option buttons

You can change the spin

speed and temperature

beforehand and while the

selected programme is

running. The effects depending

on the progress of the

programme. For example, the

spin speed can not be

changed when spin

programme is running, the

default temperature can not be

changed when the machine is

heated.

o Prewash: On if prewash is selected.

t Washing: On if washing programme is selected.

m Rinse:On if rinse is selected.

c Spin:On if spin is selected, if flashesa page 10

xTapFlashing if tap was not opened or no water supply.

Door unlockedOn if door can be opened.

küOverdosage

: On if too much detergent used.

sChildproof lock

:On if childproof lock is activated(Flashing

),if there is misoperation, Activate/deactivate childproof lock.

apage 6

, e.g. : max. spin speed for selected programme, or

setting: without drain

Kg냌 e.g. :max. recommanded for selected programme,

a page 7, Programme overview.

Time, e.g. *: programme remaining time.

Finish-in time defined by user a see detail

on this page.

 On if programme is in pause.

On if door can be opened when programe was

paused.

 End of programme.

End of programme with the setting.

 

Set volume of signals and buzzera page 6

 Information on the display a page 10

°C Temp:You can change the indicated washing temperature.

The maximum washing temperature which can be selected

depends on the programme that has been chosen a page 7.

 Spin:You can change the indicated spin speed. The

maximum spin speed which can be selected depends on the

chosen programme. If is select, the load is held in the

rinsing water.

Finish in:When you select a programme, the respective

programme duration is displayed. You can delay the start of the

programme before it begins. The finish-in time indicates when

the programme will be finished. It can be set in hour increments

up to a maximum of 24h. Press and hold the  (Finish in)

button until the required number of hours is shown (h=hour).

Select Start/Reload, the door is locked. You cannot set the 

(Finish in) after the programme runs.

Removing laundry

Open washing machine door and remove laundry.

Turn off the tap

Switch off

Make sure that the programme is ended, and is

displayed. Set programme selector to Off.

GB Standards:

GB4706.1-2005

GB4706.24-2008

GB19606-2004

GB4343.1-2009

GB17625.1-2003

GB/T 4288-2008

GB12021.4-2004

Chief Distributor: BSH Home Appliances (China) Co., Ltd.

20, 21F CN International Mansion No. 129 Zhongshan Road

210005 Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P.R.China

Programmes

Detailed programme overview a Page 7

Quick 15/30 Extra short program

Cottons Hard-wearing textiles

Prewash Heavily soiled hard-wearing textiles

Synthetics Synthetics, easy-care textiles

Mix Textiles made of cotton and synthetics

ÿ Wool Hand and machine-washable wool or

wool-rich textiles

Delicates/Silk Silk and delicate washable textiles

Shirts g

Program for Shirts/Blouses

Lingeries u

Delicate, washable underwear

Antibacteria

Program for allergic people and

advanced hygiene

Down Machine-washable textiles filed with

down

Curtains Curtains made of cotton, linen or

synthetics

Rinse Extra rinse with spin

Spin Additional spin cycle

Drum clean For drum hygiene or fluff removal

Detergent drawer

with dispenser I, II, ~

Control panel

Door handle

Service flap

Drum

Display information ,Options, Functions

Options, Functions

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Overview of programmes (See also information on

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page

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Progarmmes

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max.

load

Type of laundry

Compartmen



Rinse

cycles

* **

Quick 15/30 cold- 40 3.5/2.0*

Extra short program approx. 15 / 30 minutes, suitable for lightly soiled and small

amounts of laundry

 2 (3)

Cottons

cold- 90

8.0/5.0*

Standard washing program for hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or linen. 



2 (3)

Prewash

Energy-intensive program for heavily soiled hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or

linen.





2 (3)

Antibacteria cold- 60

Program special designed for allergic people and advanced hygiene, suitable for hard-

wearing textiles made of cotton or linen.



3 (4)

Synthetics

cold- 60

3.5

Textiles made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics. 

3 (4)

Mix

Mixed load consisting of textiles made of cotton and synthetics. 

3 (4)

Curtains cold- 40

Special designed program for curtains made of cotton, linen or synthetics.

3 (4)

Delicate/Silk

cold- 40

2.0

For delicate, washable textiles, e.g.made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or blended

fabrics.

 2 (3)

ÿ Wool

Hand and machine-washable wool or wool-rich textiles. Especially gentle wash

program to prevent shrinkage, longer program pauses (textiles rest in wash liquor)

e.g. cashmere, ohair or angora. Also suited for hand washable silk.

 2

Down

cold- 60

Machine-washable textiles filed with down (e.g. jackets, pillows, blankets).

 3 (4)

Shirts g

Suitable for Shirts/Blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics fibres or blended fabrics.  2 (3)

Lingerie u

cold- 40 1.0

For delicate, washable underwear e.g. made of velvet, lace, Lycra, silk or satin. 

2 (3)

Drum clean cold, 40, 90 0

Special program for drum hygiene or fluff removal

90° = antibacterial program, use no detergent

40° = antibacterial program, special drum cleaning detergent can be used

cold = fluff rinsing program, to remove fluff accumulated in the tub during drying

cycles





Rinse

8.0

Extra rinse with spin. 1 (2)

Spin Extra spin with selectable spin speed. /



The programmes are time-controlled for lightly soiled textiles. If textiles are heavily soiled, reduce the load and select additional function, e.g.Prewash.

 Max. load according to GB 12021.4-2004.

* Additional function speed and eco¢can not be selected synchronously. If additional speed  is selected, the defalut Max.load will be reduced accordingly.

** : Obligate; : optiona Values of rinse cycles:Defalut rinse cycles (Max. Rinse cycles after selecting Rinse plus function.)

BSH Electrical Appliances (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.

No.208 Yaoxin Road, Nanjing Economy and Technology Development

Zone 210046, Jiangsu Province, P.R.China

WM12S3600W

9000784876

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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.

 Make sure the cable is pluged into a socket which conncted with

reliable earth correctly.

Risk of death Redundant 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 in and

suffocating.

Risk of suffocation  Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach

of children.

Risk of poisioning  Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

Risk of explosion  Caused by detergents containing solvents, e.g. stain remover/

items of washing pretreated with solvent naphtha may cause an

explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. Rinse

such items thoroughly by hand before putting in the washing

machine.

Risk of injury  Washing machine door may become very hot.

 Take care when draining hot detergent solution.

 Do not climb on the washing machine.

 Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

 Do not touch the drum in case it is still spinning.

 Make sure the pump cap is screwed on when the machine is

running, avoid water leakage and touching the working

components of pump.

Consumption values

Model

WM12S3600W

Grade* 1

Power consumption

(Kwh/cycle)

1.19

Water consumption

(L/cycle)

Washing efficiency 1.06

Noise value**

Max. Spin value 68dB(A)

Max. Washing value 48dB(A)

* Energy consumption tested under standard programme Cottons 60 ºC, and additional

function of eco¢ according to GB12021.4-2004.

** Noise value tested according to GB19606-2004.

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Important information

Preparing/Protecting the washing and the machine

 Empty pockets.

 Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).

 Turn inside out, e.g. knitwear, trousers, T-shirts and sweatshirts.

 Make sure that the wire-cup bras are machine washable.

 Wash delicates in a net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).

 Close zips, button up covers.

 Brush sand out of pockets and collars.

 Remove curtain hooks or place curtain in a net/bag.

Before washing for the first time

Do not put any washing in the washing machine. Turn on the tap, fill approx.1 litre of water

and then pour

½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II. Set the Drum clean 40 °C

programme and select Start/Reload. At the end of the programme, set the programme

selector to 

Off.

Washing with different degrees of soiling

Wash new items separately.

Light Do not prewash.

Pretreat stains. Select Prewash or Cottons additional function.

Heavy Load less washing. Prewash.

Select Prewash or Cottons additional function.

Soaking Load washing of the same colour

Add the appropriate dose detergent into dispenser II according to manufactors instruction,

set the Cottons 30°C programme and select Start/Reload. After10 minutes, select Start/

Reload for soaking the laundry. When time is up, select Start/Reload to continue the

programme or select other washing programmes according to textiles.

Starching

Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener

Take starch suitable for 15 liter water and make it into liquid starch in accordance with the

manufactures instructions. Set the programme to Rinse. Select spin speed and then Start/

Reload. Add starch to dispenser I as soon as water flows into the machine. Close the

dispenser.

Dyeing/bleaching

Do not dye/bleach laundry in the washing 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.

 Risk of electric shock!

Pull out the mains plug!

 Risk of explosion! No solvents!

Care

Machine housing, control panel

 Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.

 Do not use abrasive detergents.

 Immediately remove washing and cleaning agent residue.

 Do not clean the appliance with a water jet.

Clean the detergent drawer

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

1. Pull out the drawer up to the stop position, press down the latch on the

insert and remove the drawer completely.

2. Remove insert: Press the insert upwards with your finger.

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

4. Refit the insert and secure in place (the cylinder should fit over the guide

pin).

5. Insert the detergent drawer.

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

Clean the drum

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

Rust stains  use chlorinefree cleaning agent, not steel wool.

Descaling No washing in the machine!

This should not be necessary if the detergent is dispensed correctly. However, follow the

instructions of the descaler manufacturer.

Information on the display panel depending on model



Please close the door immediately because of rising water level; in pause status,

and are displayed alternately. Please close the door.



Door is locked due to safety reasons (water level above door lock level and/or

temperature level above door lock temperature); in pause status, and

are displayed alternately. If you need to open the door, wait for the temperature to

drop or drain the water, e.g. select Spin programme.

Door cannot be locked/unlocked due to high temperature of the door lock coil. Wait

a moment and try again. Or switch off the machine, then switch on the machine

again in 5 seconds. The machine can be locked/unlocked.

Open the tap.

Inlet filter blocked. Clean filter a Page 11.

Supply hose kinked or blocked.



The symbol  flashes, indicating the laundry inside are unbalanced. The washing

machines unbalanced load detection system can not adjust the imbalance.To

protect the mechanical systems, the machine will not achieve the highest spin

speed, and the laundry can not be spinned completely. Please wash small and

large items of laundry together.

Clean detergent solution pump a Page 11;

outlet pipe/drainage hose blocked, clean it.

other displays

Switch off the appliance, wait 5 seconds and switch it back on.

If the display appears again, call the after-sales services

a Page 13 or the the Warranty Card.

 Risk of scalding!

Allow detergent solution to cool down!

 Turn off the tap!

Maintenance

Drain pump blocked

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

1. Open service flap.

2. Take the drainage hose out of the holder.

3. Remove sealing cap, allow detergent solution to flow out. Have a suitable

container ready.

Push up the closing cap and place the drain hose back in its holder.

4. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (Caution! residual water).

Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (fan impeller

in the detergent-solution pump must rotate).

5. Reinsert and screw on pump cover. Handle should be vertical.

6. Close the service flap.

To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during the next

wash: Pour 1 litre of water into dispenser II and start the Spin programme.

Filter blocked in water inlet hose

Release water pressure in the supply hose:

1. Turn off the tap!

2. Select any programme (except Spin).

3. Press Start/Reload button. Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds.

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

Clean the filter:

5. Disconnect the hose from the water tap.

Clean filter with small brush.

remove hose from the rear of the appliance.

Take out filter with pliers and clean.

6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.

What to do if ...

Water is running out.  Fit/refit drainage hose correctly.

 Tighten screwfitting on the supply hose.

Water not flowing in.

Detergent not washed in.

 Start/Reload not selected?

 Tap not open?

 Filter blocked? Clean filtera Page 11.

 Supply hose kinked or jammed?

 There is water in the drum?

Washing machine door cannot be

opened.

 Safety function active. Programme stopped? a Page 4.

 (without final spin) selected? a Page 5.

 Can be opened via emergency release only aPage 13

 Childproof lock activated?Deactivate childproof

lockaPage 6

Programme does not start.

 Start/Reload or  (Finish in) selected?

 Washing machine door closed?

Additional function could not

activate for selected programme.

 If the additional function is selectable? aPage 7,

programme overview

Water is not drained

 Clean the pump a Page 11.

 Clean outlet pipe and/or drainage hose.

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

Spin result not satisfactory.  Wash small and large items of washing together.

 â(Less Iron) selected? aPage 6.

 Speed selected too low?a Page 5.

Spin cycle actuated several times.  Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts

imbalance.

Dispenser ~ not completely rinsed

out.

 Remove the insert. Clean detergent drawer and insert

aPage 10.

Stain formation in the washing

machine.

 Run Drum Clean 90 ºC programme without washing.

 Use standard detergent.

Foam is coming out of the

detergent drawer.

 Too much detergent used?

Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric conditioner with ½ litre of

water and pour into dispenser II in the detergent drawer.

 Reduce detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.

Excessive noise, vibrations and

wandering during spin cycle.

 Appliance feet fixed?

Secure appliance feet aInstallation instructions, Page

 Transportation safety devices removed?

Remove transportation protection devices

a Installation instructions, Page 3.

Display panel/indicator lights do

not function while the appliance is

running.

 Power failure?

 Circuit breaker tripped? Reset the circuit breaker /

change the fuse.

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

Programme sequence longer than

usual

 Not a fault-unbalanced load detection system adjust

imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry .

 Not a fault-foam detection sysytem active.

Detergent residues on the laundry  Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-

insoluble residues.

 Select Rinse or brush off residues when the laundry is

dry.

If you cannot correct a fault yourself or a repair is required:

 Set the programme selector to Off and pull the mains plug out of the socket.

 Turn off the tap and call the after-sales services.

Emergency release e.g. in the event of power failure

If power cut when programme is running, the safety device will lock

the door to avoid water flow out of the machine.

 The programme will continues to run when the power is restored.

The laundry can be removed when the programme ended.

 Release emergency release to open the door if the laundry need to

remove immediately!

Risk of scalding.

The detergent solution and laundry may be hot.

If possible, leave it 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.

 Set the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains

plug.

 Drain the detergent solutiona Page 11

 Pull the emergency release with a tool and release. The washing

machine door can then be opened.

Customer service

Before calling the after-sales service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault

yourself.

a Operating instructions, Page 12; What to do if ...

If you require advice, even during the warranty period, you will incure costs for the call-out of

a technician.

You can find your nearest customer service in the enclosed list. Please give customer service

the detailed information of your address, telephone number, error description, phurchase

date, product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance to prevent

unnecessary call-outs. This will save your additional costs.

Product number Production number

This information can be found in the open door

and on the rear of the appliance.

Uniform customer service number in China: 400 889 9999

Consultation hotline: 800 828 9828

Fax: 025-84701672

Operating instructions

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 Any failure and losses

caused by ingoring the

above mentioned items

and cautions mentioned

in the operation and

installation instruction

are not covered by our

warranty and liability.

 Please keep all

documents in a safety

place for further

reference. If you have

any doubt, please

contact our local

service center.

-- Follow the safety

instructions on page 8!

Read these instructions

before switching on the

washer dryer.Alao

follow the seperate

installation instrctions.

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