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Siemens XLM 700 Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions XLM 700...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Operating Instructions Installation Instructions...
  • Page 4 Further information and a selection of our products can be found on our Internet page: http://www.siemens international.com Please read and observe these operating and installa tion instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing machine.

  • Page 5: Disposal Information

    Disposal Information The shipping package has protected your new ap Disposing of the pliance on its way to your home. All packaging materi packaging als are environment friendly and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions q Your washing machine is intended: - For domestic use only. - For washing machine washable fabrics in washing lye. - For operation with cold drinking water and commercially available detergents and cleaning products which are suitable for use in front loader washing machines.

  • Page 7: Environmental Protection / Conservation Issues

    Environmental Protection / Conservation Issues 60 C Coloureds Intensive Stains 90 C Cottons...

  • Page 8: Your New Washing Machine

    Your New Washing Machine Filling laundry detergent and/or additive dispensers Dispenser I: Detergent for prewash or starch. Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre soaking agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser 2: Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former (fill no higher than lower edge of insert 1).

  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Control panel 2. Indicator lights are on. 1. Select a programme. On, if the programme is selected. Switches on / off the washing machine. Can be rotated in either direction. Active when Start is pressed. The programme selector does not rotate while End when programme is finished.

  • Page 10: Before Using Your Washing Machine For The First Time

    Before Using Your Washing Machine For the First Time Caution The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly (refer to Page 37). Your appliance was tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedu res, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Laundry

    Preparing the laundry Caution Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum). q Empty all pockets on items of clothing. q Brush out any sand from pockets and cuffs. q Close zip fasteners and button up bed covers.

  • Page 12: Sorting The Laundry

    Sorting the laundry Caution According to colour Items of clothing can become discoloured. Never wash new multi coloured items together with other items. White items may become grey. Always wash white and coloured items separately. According to degree of dirt Slight dirt No recognizable dirt or staining.
  • Page 13 Intensive dirt Dirt and/or staining recognizable. - Kitchen hand towels that have been used for up to one week. - Fabric napkins. - Bibs. - Children's outer clothing or football shirts and shorts with grass and soil stains. - Working clothes such as overalls or baker's and butcher's coats.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Only wash laundry that is labelled with the following according to their care symbols: care label specifications 90 C Cottons a b c 30 C, 40 C, 60 C Coloureds f g h cold, 40 C, 60 C Easy care k f l g cold Delicate k f l g...

  • Page 15: Loading The Laundry

    Loading the laundry d Risk of explosion! Items of clothing that have been pretreated with sol vent based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washing machine. Therefore, these items must first be rinsed thoroughly by hand. Caution Loose debris in the washing machine drum can da mage the laundry.

  • Page 16: Laundry Detergents And Additives

    Laundry Detergents and Additives d Risk of poisoning! Dispensing the Keep detergents and additives out of the reach correct amount of children. of detergent q Dispense the detergent according to: - the water hardness. This information can be obtained from your local water authority.

  • Page 17: Filling Laundry Detergent And/ Or Additive Dispensers

    Dispenser I Filling laundry Detergent for prewash or starch. detergent and/ Dispenser II or additive Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre soaking dispensers agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser 2 Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former. Laundry Detergents and Additives - Fill at least to lower edge of insert 1.

  • Page 18: Programmes And Functions

    Programmes and functions Select the desired programme - see also the separate Basic programmes programme overview. 90 C Cottons An energy intensive programme for heat resistant textiles, e.g. cotton or linen. To protect the waste water pipes, the hot water is mixed with approx.
  • Page 19 cold Delicate For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. silk, satin, synthetic materials or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains). Delicates cycle for hand and machine washable silk. We do not recommend washing these textiles with other rougher textiles. To treat very delicate silk textiles even more gently, reduce the time by pressing the Quick wash button.

  • Page 20: Option Buttons

    No B Option buttons For delicate textiles and net curtains. The laundry is left in the final rinsing water. Before the laundry can be unloaded, the Pumping or Spin B programme must be performed. Basic setting = Button not pressed In the Cottons/coloureds, Easy care and Wool programmes the fabrics will be spun at the maximum possible spin speed.

  • Page 21: Additional Functions

    Load adjust Additional "Load adjust" matches the water and power functions consumption to each programme - according to the amount of washing and type of textiles. Water and energy consumption is therefore reduced when washing small amounts of laundry. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system spins the washing several times to ensure even distribution.
  • Page 22 Washing 1. Turn on water tap. 2. Turn the programme selector to the desired programme - see also the separate programme overview. The On indicator light is on. 3. If required, press the button(s) for additional option(s). 4. Press the Start button. The Active indicator light is on.

  • Page 23: Changing A Programme

    If you have accidentally selected the wrong pro Changing gramme: a programme 1. Turn the programme selector to Off. 2. Turn the programme selector to the desired programme. The On indicator light is on. 3. Press the Start button. The Active control light comes on, and the new programme starts.

  • Page 24: When The Programme Has Ended

    When the Programme has Ended The End indicator light is on. 1. Turn the programme selector to Off and if required 2. Select an additional programme (Pumping, Spin B or Rinsing). 3. Press the Start button. 4. At the end of the additional programme turn the programme selector to Off.

  • Page 25: Special Applications

    Special Applications 1. Load laundry of the same colour. Pre soak 2. Add the presoak agent to chamber II according to the manufacturer's specifications. 3. Turn the programme selector to 30 C Coloureds. The On indicator light is on. 4. Press the Start button. 5.
  • Page 26 Only use dyes that are environmentally compatible Dyeing and suitable for use in washing machines. Caution Discoloration of the laundry in subsequent wash cy cles cannot be completely ruled out. q Always use dyes in accordance with the manufac turer's instructions. After dyeing: 1.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and Care d Risk of electric shock! Always disconnect the appliance from the mains be fore cleaning. Never clean the washing machine with a jet of water. d Risk of explosion! Never use solvents to clean the appliance. As required: Cleaning the q Use hot soapy water or a mild, non abrasive appliance housing...

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser

    In the event that residual detergents or additives have Cleaning the deter accumulated: gent dispenser 1. Pull out the detergent dispenser up to the end stop, press down the hollow on the insert and remove the detergent dispenser completely. 2. Pull out the insert. 3.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    This is necessary if the washing lye has not been Cleaning the drain completely drained. The pump is blocked by either pump loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff giving fabrics are washed. Draining the washing lye i Up to 20 litres / 4.4 gal. Have a suitable container ready.

  • Page 30: Cleaning Water Inlet Strainers

    To avoid unused detergent from flowing into the drain during the next wash cycle: 9. Pour approx.1 litre / 1 ¾ pt of water into chamber II. 10.Select the Pumping programme. This is necessary if very little or no water flows into the Cleaning water washing machine.

  • Page 31: Descaling The Washing Machine

    Cleaning the strainer on the washing machine 1. Disconnect the hose from the back of the washing machine. 2. Pull out the strainer and rinse under running water. 3. Insert the strainer and reconnect the hose. 4. Turn on the water tap and check whether water is still discharged.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Minor Faults

    Troubleshooting Minor Faults d Risk of electric shock! Repairs must only be carried out by our Customer Service or an authorized technician. If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following table: 1.
  • Page 33 Fault Cause Action Start Start Active Active 60 C Coloureds + Prewash...
  • Page 34 Fault Cause Action Repeated spinning. This is not a fault. The imbalance compensation system is attempting to balance the load through repeated spins. This is not a fault. Always load large and small items The programme takes The imbalance compensation together into the drum.

  • Page 35: Customer Service

    Customer service Before calling the Customer Service, please make sure that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself (refer to Page 32). This is because consultation provided by our technicians, even within the warranty period, will lead to costs being incurred by yourself. Your nearest Customer Service centre can be found in the index supplied.

  • Page 36: Consumption Rates

    Consumption Rates Normal programme Load Consumption rates ** (without additional (without additional Electricity Water Duration functions) 40 C Coloureds 60 C Coloureds 60 C Coloureds Intensive Stains 90 C Cottons 40 C Easy care cold Delicate 30 C Wool...

  • Page 37: Installation, Connection And Transport

    Installation, Connection and Transport d Risk of injury! Safety instructions The washing machine is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. Caution Frozen hoses can tear / burst. Do not install the washing machine outdoors or in an area prone to frost.
  • Page 38 On the rear of the appliance: In the bag: Useful tools Dimensions...
  • Page 39 Installation area Built under or built in appliance installation Caution...

  • Page 40: Removing The Transport Bolts

    Caution Removing the The transport bolts must always be removed before transport bolts using the appliance for the first time. Before removing the 1. Take the hose out of the holders. transport bolts 2. Detach the elbow. Removing the transport 3.

  • Page 41: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Hose and cable lengths Left hand connection approx. 100 cm approx. 145 cm approx. 85 cm Right hand connection approx. 145 cm approx. 95 cm approx. 135 cm Other hoses Available from specialist dealers: - Connecting kit with plastic hose (approx. 2.50 m), order no.

  • Page 42: Water Connection

    Caution Water connection Operate the washing machine with cold drinking wa ter only. Do not connect the appliance to the mixer Water supply tap of an unpressurized hot water boiler. If in any doubt, have the water connection carried out by an authorized technician.
  • Page 43 Water drainage Caution Do not bend or pull the water drainage hose. Height difference between the placement area and drainage point: maximum 100 cm. Drainage into a siphon: 1. Secure the connection point with a hose band clip of 24 40 mm diameter (from specialist stores). Caution Drainage into a wash basin The plug must not block the drain of the wash basin.

  • Page 44: Levelling Procedure

    All four appliance feet must be firmly on the ground. Levelling The washing machine must not wobble. procedure Level the washing machine with the assistance of the four adjustable feet and a spirit level: 1. Loosen the lock nut 1 using the wrench. 2.
  • Page 45 Caution Electrical The washing machine must only be connected to al connection ternating current and using a properly installed socket outlet with earthing contact. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washing machine (nameplate). Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the appliance nameplate.
  • Page 46 Before transporting the washing machine (e.g. when Transport moving house). 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Release the water pressure in the supply hose (refer to Page 30). 3. Drain any residual washing lye (refer to Page 29). 4. Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. 5.
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