This document describes a range of Siemens washing machines, highlighting their design, intelligent washing technology, and various features.
Function Description:
The Siemens washing machines are designed to provide efficient and gentle cleaning for a wide variety of textiles. They offer a comprehensive suite of programs and sensing technologies to optimize washing performance, save water and energy, and extend the life of clothing. The range includes models with different spin speeds, capacities, and specialized programs for specific laundry needs. Some models also incorporate a washer-dryer function, combining both washing and drying capabilities in a single appliance.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Capacities: Models are available with 6kg or 7kg washing capacity.
- Spin Speeds: Available spin speeds range from 1200 rpm to 1600 rpm, with options for selection from 400 rpm up to the maximum. Some models regulate spin-only options to 800 rpm or 1200 rpm to protect clothes.
- Energy Efficiency: Most models boast an A+ energy rating, with some achieving an A wash class and A or B spin class.
- Dimensions: Standard dimensions are approximately 85.6 H x 60 W x 59 D cm for washing machines and 85 H x 60 W x 56 D cm for washer-dryers, designed to fit comfortably under standard counters.
- Drum System: The new optiWave drum system features an extra-large 65-litre stainless steel inner drum with asymmetric paddles and a raindrop pattern surface for efficient and gentle washing.
- Water Inflow System: rainFlow is a two-way water inflow system that allows for rapid soaking, reduces dry friction, and provides a constant water flow of up to 4 litres per minute, improving water and detergent distribution.
- Outer Drum Material: The outer drum is made of polynox, a material known for strength and longevity, used in aerospace and automobile industries, which also helps maintain heat for efficient energy usage.
- Cabinet Construction: The cabinet is constructed with 5 layers to prevent rusting and deterioration, including high-grade steel, phosphate layers, anodised polyester lacquer, and a polyacrylic surface lacquer.
- Hoses: Hoses are designed to withstand 7 times normal water pressure.
Usage Features:
- Fascia Layout and Display: Features a good-looking new fascia layout with superb resolution, legible letter size, and a bright backlit LCD display for clear visibility. Options and settings are shown with easily understandable symbols.
- Touch Control Technology: Flat surface buttons offer precise control with light touches, making them durable and easy to clean.
- Time Management: Includes time delay options (1-19 or 1-24 hours) and a remaining time indicator.
- Programmes:
- totalTextile Management: A comprehensive system with 15 programmes designed to manage the range and complexity of modern textiles.
- Mixed Fabric Programme: Washes large loads of assorted clothing in just 50 minutes (or 35 minutes for some models) without pre-sorting.
- Rapid 15' (or Rapid 15 minute quick wash): A quick wash programme for when time is of the essence.
- Special Treatment Programmes: Includes specific programs for curtains, dark coloured laundry (Easy-Care Dark), lingerie, shirts/blouses, and outdoor wear.
- Textile Guard: A specialist programme that adds a re-proofing treatment to breathable fabrics, renewing water repellence and extending the life cycle of outdoor clothes.
- Hand Wash Wool / Ultimate WoolCare System: A gentle cradle system that treats delicate wool and cashmere with utmost care throughout washing and drying.
- Delicates/Silk Programme: For delicate fabrics.
- autoStain Removal System (ASR): Available on some models, this system offers 14 specialized programmes to remove specific stains (e.g., baby food, blood, butter/oil, egg, soil and sand, grass, coffee, cosmetics, red wine, chocolate, ingrained dirt, sweat, tea, tomato) without pre-wash treatments or aggressive chemicals, often at low temperatures.
- Digital Sensing Technology:
- autoLoad: Determines the precise load size and adjusts the programme accordingly, eliminating the need for a half-load button.
- autoLoad Plus: For ultimate loading accuracy and wash performance, weighing the load, recommending detergent dosage, and controlling energy and water consumption based on load size.
- Dynamic Motion Control Sensor: Monitors drum movement.
- Hi-Precision Temperature Sensor: Ensures accurate temperature control.
- Continuous Water Level Sensor: Guarantees the most precise water level needed.
- In Flow Metering Sensor (hydroSensor): Registers water flow to ensure precise water levels and reduce washing time.
- hydroSensor Intelligent Eye: Monitors and controls rinse cycles.
- Aquatronic Wash System: Optimizes water distribution.
- Intensive Button: For a power boost 'A' wash.
- Prewash Button: For multi-programme prewash.
- Extra Rinse Button: Provides additional rinsing.
- Less Ironing Button: Reduces creasing.
- End of Cycle Buzzer: Alerts when the wash cycle is complete.
- Child Safety Package: Electronic child safety lock.
- Door: Double glazed, large 30cm 180° opening door with a metal door catch. Some models feature sloping step design in the window glass to improve clothes distribution.
Maintenance Features:
- Self-Cleaning Detergent Tray: Redesigned with specially positioned jet-inlet sprays that force water into the tray on every wash, rinsing away any leftover powder or tablets and preventing mould.
- hydroSafe 100% Anti-Leak Protection Guarantee: Most Siemens washing machines are guaranteed to be 100% leak-proof. A sensor immediately shuts down the machine if a leak occurs.
- Detergent Over Dosage Detection: Alerts users if too much detergent is used.
- Sound Engineered: Extensive sound design research is applied to reduce noise levels through sound-reducing materials, extensive insulation, and quality components, ensuring a pleasing sound profile.
- Durability Testing: All machines are 100% tested during production for safety, function, and noise. Door hinges and metal door catches are tested for a minimum of 20,000 openings (equivalent to 48 years of use). Washing machines undergo continuous testing for up to 2,500 washes (equivalent to 12 years of usage).
- Recyclability: 98% of all components in Siemens washing machines are recyclable.