User manual SIEMENS VVW12A00GB

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE WASHING MACHINE [EN] Index p. General safety guidelines and warnings Removal and disposal of packaging Environmental protection / Saving energy Installing the appliance Removing the transport security devices Fixing the appliance Connecting to the water supply Water drainage Connecting to the electricity supply Getting to know your new appliance Programme selector Function selection and start buttons 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9 Detergents and additives First washing cycle Preparing the laundry for washing Loading the laundry Washing the laundry End of the wash programme/Removing the laundry Cleaning / Maintenance / Frost protection Technical data Minor faults with simple solutions After Sales Service Consumption figures 13 14 15 16 17 p. 9 10 10 11 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 en 3 General safety guidelines and warnings This appliance complies with current safety standards in the sector. Points to bear in mind when washing clothes: !The appliance should only be used with cold water from the public water supply. [. . . ] For security reasons, the machine does not start until the door is closed properly. avoid creasing. Detergents and additives All standard use detergents for automatic washing machines can be used. Do not use detergents with solvents in the washing machine!Do not use additives, cleaning sprays or stain removers in the vicinity of the appliance, as they may damage it. Keep detergents and additives in a safe place, away from children. Amount of detergent Only using the correct measure of detergent will guarantee good wash results. Note the manufacturer's recommendations. en 9 First washing cycle Carry out the first washing cycle without any laundry in the machine to remove residual wa ter left inside the drum as a result of testing of the machine at the factory. m Pour approximately 2 litres of water and half a measuring glass of normal detergent into the compartment II of the detergent drawer. m Set the programme selector to «cottons 90ºC (E)». The «M-wash» indicator light flashes. The «M-wash» indi cator comes on. m When the «spin-m» light flashes, turn the programme selector control to «stop». Preparing the laundry for washing Sorting the laundry m Sort the laundry according to the symbols on the labels. m Add the outspread and unfolded laundry, mixing large and small items. Pour detergent m Pour detergent without exceeding the maxi mum filling level mark. - Compartment I: Detergent for pre-washing. - Compartment II: Detergent for main wash, limescale remover, stain removing salt. . . - Compartment 2 : Additives for the last rinse, for example softeners. m Turn on the tap. Washing the laundry Starting a programme m Turn the programme selector to the required wash programme. The «M-wash» indicator light flashes. m Press one or more function selection buttons (optional). The relevant status indicator light comes on. The «M-wash» indi cator comes on. The wash programme starts. Modifying a selected programme m Set the programme selector to the desired programme. The «M-wash» indicator light flashes. The «M-wash» indi cator light comes on. [. . . ] The outlet pump is blocked, see «Cleaning the drainage pump»; the outlet pipe is bent or blocked («K» and «spin-m» indicators flash in both cases). The option «rinse hold» has been selected. The water inlet filters are dirty («M-wash» and «spin-m» indicators flash); see «Cleaning the filters in the water inlet». Close the inlet tap and contact the After Sales Service. en 15 After Sales Service m Before calling the After Sales Service Depart ment, make sure you are not able to solve the problem yourself (see «Minor faults with simple solutions»). [. . . ]