Siemens iQ700 Front Loader Washing Machine User Guide

Siemens iQ700 Front Loader Washing Machine

Intended use

This appliance is intended for private domestic use only. Do not install or operate this appliance in any location that is liable to frost or outdoor conditions. There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if the residual water in it freezes. If hoses freeze up, they may crack or burst. This appliance must only be used for washing domestic laundry, including machine-washable items and hand-washable woollens (see the label on the item).

Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden. This appliance is suitable for operation with mains water and commercially available detergents and care products (must be suitable for use in washing machines). This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level.

Before you switch on the appliance:

Check that there is no visible damage to the appliance. Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged. Should you have any problems, please contact your specialist dealer or our customer service. Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information provided with this appliance. Retain the documents for subsequent use or for subsequent owners.

Installation

Warning: Risk of electric shock/fire/material damage/damage to the appliance! If the appliance is not installed properly, this may lead to a dangerous situation. Ensure the following:

• The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance (identification plate). The connected loads and the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate.
• The mains plug and the protective contact socket must match, and the earthing system must be correctly installed.
• The installation must have an adequate cross-section.
• The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times. If this is not possible, in order to comply with the relevant safety regulations, a switch (all-pole disconnection) must be built into the permanent installation in accordance with electrical installation regulations.
• If using a residual current circuit breaker, only use one that bears the following mark: The presence of this mark is the only way to be sure that it fulfils all the applicable regulations.

Warning: Risk of electric shock/fire/material damage/damage to the appliance! If the appliance’s mains cable is altered or damaged, this may result in electric shock, short circuiting, or fire due to overheating. The mains cable must not be kinked, crushed, or altered, and must not come into contact with any heat sources.

Warning: Risk of fire/material damage/damage to the appliance! The use of extension cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short-circuiting. Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has been correctly installed. Do not use extension cords, power strips, or multi-way couplers.

Operation

Warning: Risk of explosions/fire! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g., stain remover or cleaning solvent, may cause an explosion in the drum. Rinse the laundry thoroughly with water before washing it in the machine.

Warning: Risk of poisoning! Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g., cleaning solvents. Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.

Warning: Risk of injury! If you support your weight or sit on the appliance door when it is open, the appliance may tip over, which may result in injury. Do not support your weight on the appliance door when it is open. If you climb onto the appliance, the worktop may break, which may result in injury. Do not climb onto the appliance. If you reach into the drum while it is still rotating, you risk injuring your hands. Wait until the drum has stopped rotating.

Warning: Risk of scalding! When washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot detergent solution (e.g., when draining hot detergent solution into a washbasin). Do not reach into the hot detergent solution.

Warning: Eye/skin irritation! Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the appliance is in operation. Rinse eyes and skin thoroughly if they come into contact with detergents or care products. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.

Cleaning/Maintenance

Warning: Risk of death! The appliance is powered by electricity. There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components. Therefore, please note:

• Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply (pull out the plug).
• Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands.
• When removing the mains plug from the socket, always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable; otherwise, this may damage the mains cable.
• Do not make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features.
• Repairs and any other work on the appliance must only be conducted by our customer service or by an electrician. The same applies to replacing the mains cable (when necessary).
• Spare mains cables can be ordered from our customer service.

Tips on economical use

• Always fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry for the relevant programme.
• Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
• Save energy and detergent when washing lightly and normally soiled laundry.
• Using the intelligent dosing system (i-Dos) to dose your detergent helps you save detergent and use less water.
• The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the textiles. The temperatures in the machine may deviate from this so that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and washing results.
• Information on energy and water consumption: The displays provide information about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected programmes. The more indicator lights light up, the higher the programme’s consumption. This enables you to compare the consumption levels of the different programmes when choosing your programme settings and decide on an energy- and water-saving programme setting.
• Energy-saving mode: The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes, and the Ü button flashes. Press any button to activate the lighting. Energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is running.
• Automatic switch-off: If the appliance is not operated for a prolonged period, it may automatically switch off before the programme starts and when the programme has ended to save energy. Press the main switch again to switch on the appliance.
• If the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select the spin speed according to the tumble dryer manufacturer’s instructions.

Positioning and connecting

Included with the appliance

Note: Check the machine for transport damage. Never use a damaged machine. If you have any complaints, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer service.

• Mains cable
• Bag:
• Installation and operating instructions
• Customer services location directory*
• Warranty
• Cover caps for openings after the transport braces have been removed
• Adaptor with sealing washer from 21 mm = ½” to 26.4 mm = ¾”*
• Water supply hose on Aqua-Stop models
• Water drain hose
• Elbow for securing the water drain hose*
• Water supply hose on standard/Aqua-Secure models
• depending on the model

In addition, a hose clamp (24 – 40 mm diameter, available from specialist dealers) is required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon.

Useful tools

• Spirit level for aligning
• Spanner with:
• WAF13 for loosening the transport braces, and
• WAF17 for aligning the appliance feet

Installation surface

Note: The washing machine must be stable so that it does not move around.

• The installation surface must be firm and level.
• Soft floors or floor coverings are not suitable.

Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor

Caution: Damage to the appliance. The washing machine may “wander” and tip or topple from the base when spinning. The feet of the appliance must be secured with holding brackets. Order no. WMZ 2200, WX 9756, Z 7080X0.

Note: On wooden joist floors, install the washing machine:

• In a corner, if possible.
• On a water-resistant wooden board (min. 30 mm thick) that is screwed tightly to the floor.

Installation on a platform with a drawer

Platform order no.: WMZ 20490, WZ 20490, WZ 20510, WZ 20520.

Installing the appliance in a kitchenette

Warning: Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate.

Notes:

• Recess width of 60 cm required.
• Only install the washing machine underneath a continuous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent cabinets.

Removing the transport locks

Caution: Damage to the appliance. The machine is secured for transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the drum may become damaged when the machine is operated. Before using the appliance for the first time, make sure that you completely remove all four transport locks. Keep the locks in a safe place. To prevent transport damage from occurring if the appliance is moved at a later date, you must refit the transport locks before transporting the appliance.

Note: Keep the screws and sleeves in a safe place.

1. Take the hoses out of the holders.
2. Unscrew and remove all four transportation securing bolts with a wrench (WAF 13). Remove the sleeves. Remove the mains cable from the holders.
3. Insert the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks.

Hose and cable lengths

• Left-hand connection
• Right-hand connection

Tip: The following are available from specialist dealers or customer services:

• Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no. WMZ 2380, WZ 10130, CZ 11350, Z 7070X0
• A longer supply hose (approx. 2.20 m) for standard models; individual component number for customer services: 00353925

Water inlet

Warning: Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve in water (it contains an electric valve).

Notes:

• Only operate the washing machine using cold mains water.
• Do not connect the machine to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot water boiler.
• Do not use a used supply hose. Only use the supply hose supplied or one purchased from an authorised specialist retailer.
• Do not kink or squash the water supply hose.
• Do not alter (shorten or cut through) the water supply hose (otherwise, its strength is no longer guaranteed).
• Only tighten the screw connections by hand. If tightened too much with a tool, the thread may become damaged.
• When connecting to a 21 mm = ½” tap, first fit an adapter* with a sealing washer from 21 mm = ½” to 26.4 mm = ¾”. *Supplied depending on the model.

Optimum water pressure in the supply network: At least 100 kPa (1 bar), maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar). When the tap is open, the water flow rate is at least 8 l/min. If the water pressure is higher than this, a pressure-reducing valve must be installed.

Connection

Connect the water supply hose to the tap (26.4 mm = ¾”) and to the appliance (not necessary for Aqua-Stop models, as this is permanently installed).

• Model: Standard
• Model: Aqua-Secure
• Model: Aqua-Stop

Note: Turn on the tap carefully, checking the leak tightness of the connection points. The screw connection is under mains water pressure.

Water outlet

Warning: Risk of scalding! When washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g., when draining hot water into a washbasin). Do not reach into the hot water.

Caution: Water damage. If the drain hose slips out of the washbasin or the connection point during draining due to high water pressure, any escaping water may cause water damage. Secure the drain hose so that it cannot slip out.

Caution: Damage to the appliance or fabrics. If the end of the drain hose is immersed in the drained water, water may be sucked back into the appliance and may damage the appliance or fabrics. Make sure that:

• The plug does not block drainage from the washbasin.
• The end of the drain hose is not immersed in the drained water.
• The water drains away quickly enough.

Note: Do not kink the water drain hose or put strain on it lengthwise.

Connection:

• Drainage into a washbasin
• Drainage into a siphon (secured using a hose clamp 24–40 mm). The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24 – 40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
• Drainage into a plastic pipe with a rubber bushing or into a drainage pit.

Levelling

Align the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises, vibrations, and machine “movement”.

1. Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner by turning it clockwise.
2. Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level, and adjust if necessary by turning the appliance feet. All four feet must stand firmly on the ground.
3. The lock nuts on all four feet must be screwed tightly against the housing using a suitable WAF17 spanner. Hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height while tightening.

Electrical connection

Warning: Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components.

• Never touch or hold the mains plug with wet hands.
• Only pull out the mains cable by the plug, never by the cable.
• Never unplug the mains plug during operation.

Notes:

• The mains voltage and the voltage indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) must be the same. The connected load and fuse required are specified on the rating plate.
• The washing machine must be connected to an alternating current supply via a properly installed earthed socket.
• The mains plug must fit the socket.
• The cable cross-section must be adequate and the earthing system properly installed.
• The mains cable must only be replaced by a qualified electrician (if necessary). Replacement cables are available from customer service.
• Do not use multiple plugs, couplings, or extension cables.
• If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is used, only a type that displays the symbol may be used.
• The mains plug must be accessible at all times. If not, a 2-pole switch-off must be built into the permanent installation in accordance with electrical regulations.
• The mains cable must not be kinked, squashed, altered, or cut through, and must not come into contact with heat sources.

Transportation

(e.g., when moving house)

Caution: Risk of damage to the appliance caused by detergent or fabric softener leaking from the dispensers. Leaking detergent or fabric softener can prevent the appliance from working correctly, e.g., due to damage to the electronics. Empty the dispensers before transporting the appliance.

Preparatory work:

1. Turn off the tap.
2. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose.
3. Disconnect the washing machine from the mains.
4. Drain any residual water.
5. Remove the hoses.
6. Empty the dispensers.

Fitting the transportation securing means:

1. Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place.
2.  Insert all four sleeves. Clip the mains cable securely in the holders. Insert the transportation securing bolts and tighten them with a wrench (WAF 13).

Before switching on the appliance again:

Notes:

• Always remove the transport braces.
• To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash, pour approximately 1 litre of water into compartment and start the Drain programme.

Getting to know the appliance

• Washing machine
• Detergent drawer
• Operating/display panel
• Door with a door handle
• Open the door
• Close the door
• Service flap

Technical data

• Dimensions: 850 x 600 x 590 mm (height x width x depth)
• Weight: 70 – 85 kg (depending on model)
• Mains connection: Mains voltage 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal power 1900 – 2300 W
• Water pressure: 100 – 1000 kPa (1 – 10 bar)
• Power consumption when switched off: 0,12 W
• Power consumption when left on: 0,43 W

Aqua-Stop warranty

Aqua-Stop warrants only for appliances with Aqua-Stop. In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions:

1. If water damage is caused due to a fault in our Aqua-Stop system, we will compensate domestic customers for the damage caused.
2. The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance.
3. It is a prerequisite of all warranty claims that the appliance with AquaStop must have been installed and connected correctly in accordance with our instructions; this also includes a correctly fitted Aqua-Stop extension (genuine accessories). Our warranty does not cover defective feed lines or fittings leading to the Aqua-Stop connection at the tap.
4. Appliances with Aqua-Stop do not need to be supervised during operation, nor secured afterwards by turning off the tap. The tap only needs to be turned off if you are away from home for a long period, e.g., for several weeks’ holiday.

Repair order and advice in the event of faults

• GB 0344 892 8999 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.)
• IE 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.)

You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. siemens-home.bsh-group.com.

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