Siemens Silver WD 1000, Operating And Installation Instructions

Cleaning / Maintenance / Frost Protection

Before you begin any maintenance work,
unplug the machine or switch off the fuse. 
Turn the tap off.

Cleaning your machine

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   Never use solvents, as these can damage

    machine components, and produce toxic 
    vapours. Explosion hazard!

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   Never spray the machine with water.

Casing and control panel should only be clea-
ned with a standard, solvent-free, non-scouring 
cleaning agent.

Cleaning the detergent drawer

1.  Pull out the drawer out completely.
2.  Press the cover of the siphon tube inside the
     bucket of softeners, pull out the whole drawer.
3.  Turn the siphon tube cover upward.(see figure
      

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4.  Clean the drawer and the siphon tube with tap 
     water.
5.  Replace the cover of the siphon tube.
6.  Insert  the drawer.

Descaling is not usually necessary if you use the 
right amount of detergent, 

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  Descaling agents contain acids which can

    corrode machine components and cause
    discoloration of laundry.
    However, if you do want to descale your
    washing machine, follow the manufacturers
    Instructions.

Cleaning the drum

Any rust, caused by metal objects left in the 
machine, must be removed using a chlorine-free
cleaning agent (check the description of 
contents on the pack). Never use steel wool.

Water inlet hose

To avoid water damage, arrange for the hose to
be checked by a specialist every 5 years.

Cleaning the pump

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The pump must be cleaned:

if the pump has been blocked by some 
foreign object, such as a button or paper 
clip,and water cannot be pumped out.

after washing very fluffy items.

Before cleaning the pump, water must be drai-
ned out of the machine. If the pump has been
blocked, up to 20 litres of water can run out -
so keep a bucket handy.

Cleaning procedure:
  1.  Remove the base cover from the front of
       the machine.
 

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  Scalding hazard. Allow hot water to cool

    down.

  2.  Carefully unscrew the pump cover- do not
       remove it completely- and let the water
       drain out into a shallow container (let the
       remainder drip onto a floor cloth). Repeat
       the operation until there is no water left
       in the machine.
  3.  Remove the pump cover.
  4.  Remove any foreign objects and fibrous
       deposits. Clean the inside of the pump. 
       Ensure that the vanes on the pump move
       freely.
  5.  Screw the pump cover back on.
  6.  Replace and close the base cover.
  7.  Pour approx. 2 litres of water into the 
       detergent drawer and start the Drain 
       programme. This prevents detergents from 
       passing unused straight into the drains the 
       next time the washing machine is used. 

Descaling the machine

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