- 40 °C for delicate fabrics, e.g., silk, satin, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains) speedPerfect .., ecoPerfect .., .., ..: no spin between rinse cycles .. Wool .. - 40 °C hand/machine washable wool particularly delicate wash programme to avoid shrinkage of laundry; longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution) Super 15. .. - 40 °C synthetic cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics short programme of approx. 15 minutes, suitable for lightly soiled laundry Outdoor .. - 40 °C 2 kg washing with subsequent waterproofing of all-weather, sportswear and outdoor clothing, and clothing with a weatherproof membrane, waterproof fabrics speedPerfect .., ecoPerfect ..,.., ..; more information about the textile guard function .. page 6, reduced final spin at intervals Extra Delicates .. - 40 °C 1 kg lingery speedPerfect .., ecoPerfect .., .., .. Additional programmes ....Rinse / Spin .., ....Empty, Low spin .. * reduced load with additional function speedPerfect ... For programmes without prewash, add detergent to compartment II. For prewash programmes, distribute the detergent between compartments I and II. 9207 / 9000782095 WM12Q46SME Siemens Electrogerate GmbH Carl..Wery Str. 34 81739 Munich / Germany 8 Safety instructions . Carefully read the instruction manual and the information enclosed, and act accordingly. . Keep the machine's documentation for future reference. Risk of electric shock! . Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug! . Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp hands. Danger to life! For worn-out appliances: . Disconnect the mains plug. . Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug. . Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent children from locking themselves in and risking their lives. Danger of suffocation! . Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of children. Risk of poisoning! . Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. Risk of explosion! . Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent may lead to an explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand. Risk of injury! . The washing machine door may become very hot. . Be careful when draining hot detergent solution. . Do not climb onto the washing machine. . Do not lean on the open washing machine door. . Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating. . Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine is in operation. Consumption values depending on model Programme Load Electricity*** Water*** Programme duration*** Cottons 20 °C 7 kg 0.29 kWh 71 l 2 1/2 h Cottons 30 °C 7 kg 0.40 kWh 71 l 2 1/2 h Cottons 40 °C* 7 kg 1.05 kWh 71 l 2 3/4 h Cottons 60 °C 7 kg 1.20 kWh 71 l 2 3/4 h Cottons..90 °C 7 kg 2.10 kWh 81 l 2 1/2 h Easy-Care 40 °C* 4 kg 0.79 kWh 56 l 2 h Mix 40 °C 3.5 kg 0.59 kWh 48 l 1 h Delicate/Silk30 °C 2 kg 0.21 kWh 35 l 3/4 h Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0.19 kWh 40 l 3/4 h * Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456. Note on comparative tests: For testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed. Programme Additional function Load Annual energy consumption Annual water consumption Cottons..40/60 °C ecoPerfect ..** 7/3,5 kg 174 kWh 7700 l ** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 .C). *** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient tem- perature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional functions. 9 Care and cleaning Before the first wash Do not put laundry in the machine! Turn on the tap. Put into compartment II: . approx. 2 litres of water . detergent (measure according to the manufacturer's instructions for lightly soiled laundry and water hardness) Turn the programme selector to Easy-Care 60 °C and press .. (Start/Reload). At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to o (Off) Machine housing, control panel . Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue. . Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. . Do not wash the machine with a jet of water! Cleaning the detergent drawer ... ... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues. 1. Pull out, press insert down and remove drawer completely. 2. To remove the insert: press upwards from below with your finger. 3. For models with insert for liquid detergent:Slide the insert upwards and remove it from the back. 4. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and inserts with water and a brush and dry them. 5. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin). 6. Push in the detergent drawer. Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate. Drum Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out. For rust stains, ...