Brand: SIEMENS
Category: Washing Machine
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for SIWAMAT XT 1250
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:49 p.m.
Warranty Information
Refer to separate warranty documentation for details.
Basic Operation
1. Select a programme: Turn the programme selector to switch the machine on/off and choose the desired wash cycle. It can be turned in both directions and cannot be turned while a programme is running.
2. Control lights: Lights indicate when a programme is selected ('On'), active ('Active'), or finished ('End'). Flashing lights indicate a fault.
3. Set spin speed: Adjust the spin speed using the selector, ensuring it clicks into place at the desired setting.
4. Additional functions: Press buttons to add functions like shortened duration, extra rinse, or crease reduction. Press again to cancel.
5. Start the wash: Press the start button to begin the selected programme.
Before First Use
Run a test cycle without laundry. Turn on the water tap, add about 1 litre of water and detergent to compartment II, select the '90 °C Cottons/coloureds' programme, press start, and then turn the selector to 'Off' when finished.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Fault | Cause | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Lid cannot be opened. | "Ø" selected. Safety function active. |
Select "Pumping" or "Spin G" or set programme selector to "Off". Wait 2 minutes. |
| Detergent is not dispensed from dispenser I. | Programme without prewash selected. | Select "Cottons/colourds 60 °C + Prewash". |
| Detergent residue in the detergent dispensers. | Damp or lumpy detergent. Insert for liquid detergent pressed down. |
Dry detergent dispensers before filling with detergent. Use the dispensing aid for liquid detergent. Reposition the insert for washing powder. |
| Indicator lights do not illuminate. | Fuse tripped. | Switch on/replace fuse. |
| Programme does not start. "On" indicator light flashes. | Plug loose or not plugged in. Appliance lid not closed. |
If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer service. Close the lid ("clicks" shut). |
| Programme does not start. "On", "Active" and "End" indicator lights flash. | Drum lid not closed. | Close the lid. |
| Programme does not start. "Ø" button not pressed. | - | Press the "Ø" button. |
| Water does not flow in or detergent is not dispensed. "Active" indicator lights flashes. | Tap not turned on. Inlet hose bent or pinched. Filters in water inlet blocked. |
Turn on the tap. Clean the filters; see Page 32. |
| Water is not completely drained. "End" indicator light flashes. | Foreign objects blocking the pump. High-fluff garments were washed. Drainage hose bent. Drainage pipe or drainage hose blocked. |
Clean the pump; see Page 30. Clean the drainage pipe and/or drainage hose, see Page 30. |
| Water runs out from under the appliance. | Screw-fitting of inlet hose leaking. Drainage hose leaking. |
Tighten the screw-fitting. Replace the drainage hose. |
| Foam comes out. | Too much detergent. | Switch off the appliance. Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre of water and add to dispenser II. Switch on the appliance again. Reduce detergent dosing for the next wash cycle. |
| Motor noise | Not a fault. Noises may be generated during the running-in phase of the drive motor. | - |
| Pump noise | Not a fault. Noises generated when the pump starts up or draws air are normal. | - |
| "Lid" button cannot be pressed. | Programme not ended or "Ø" selected. | When the water has been drained and the programme has ended, the appliance lid can be opened after approx. 2 minutes. |
| Vibrations during wash and spin cycles | Transit bolts not removed Appliance feet not secured. Appliance standing on rollers. |
Remove the transit bolts; see installation instructions. Secure the appliance feet. Swivel the lever from left to right. |
| Repeated spinning | Not a fault. Unbalanced load detection system attempts to remove an imbalance by repeatedly spinning the washing. | - |
| Programme runs for longer than usual. | Not a fault. Unbalanced load detection system attempts to remove an imbalance by repeatedly distributing the washing. Foam detection function has implemented an additional rinse cycle to dissolve the foam. |
Wash large and small items of washing together to reduce the imbalance. Adjust detergent dosing for the next wash cycle. |
| Washing result not satisfactory. | Soiling is greater than assumed. Insufficient detergent dispensed. |
Select suitable programme. Dispense detergent according to the manufacturer's specifications. |
| Detergent residue on washing. | Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue which may appear as light stains on the washing. | Select "Rinsing" immediately or Brush the washing after the drying cycle. |
| Grey residue on washing. | Soiling caused by ointments, greases or oils. | Select maximum detergent dosing and maximum permitted temperature for the next wash cycle. |