> So it annoys you if it beeps at those times, but not when it RUNS at those times? I'm confused...

Utility room is a long way from the bedroom, and the utility room door fits well.

As long as you don't select a high-speed spin cycle the washing machine is more or less inaudible from the bedroom.

The beeper, however, isn't inaudible, especially at night.

Great design choice to make the beeper the loudest part of the device ... and then make it unmuteable. Yes, we did once ask the Siemens repair guy during a service visit.

I have some friends that need white noise to sleep, and the sound of appliances gives them some of the same feel. Until it beeps. Then they clench their teeth and aggressively finds the nearest pillow to press down over their ears.