en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions WM16Y790AU Washing machine www.siemens-home.
Your new washing machine You have chosen a premium washing machine made by Siemens. Thanks to its innovative technologies, the washing machine is distinguished by its perfect washing performance and its economic consumption of water and energy. Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine.
Contents ucotaniIserMalucotniIsrd Before washing Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Intended use Safety instructions Protection of the environment The main points in brief Getting to know your appliance Detergent drawer Operating elements/Display elements 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 Operating the appliance Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Ø Before each washing Washing After washing Programme overview Programme settings/options Anti-stain system Consumption values Appliance settings Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 12 18 21 22 27 29 3
Intended use erBof waengihs Ø For use in the household only. Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine- washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor. Ø The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold drinking water and commercially available detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing machines. Ø When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Safety instructions ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only. ã Warning! Risk to children! – Do not leave children unsupervised near the washing machine. – Children must not play with the washing machine. – This will prevent children from locking themselves in and suffocating.
ã Caution! Danger of scalding! When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a washbasin or if draining the washing machine in an emergency). Allow detergent solution to cool down. ã Caution! Risk of damaging appliance! – Cover plate may break! Do not climb on the washing machine. – Opened washing machine door may break off or washing machine may overturn! Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
Protection of the environment Packaging/Old appliance ) Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return and recycling of waste appliances. Hints and tips Ø Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme. Ø Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.
The main points in brief @ 1 Insert mains plug. Turn the tap on. 2 Sort the washing. 3 @ @ Open the detergent drawer. @ Open the washing machine door. @ Insert the washing. @ To switch on, press the # button. Dosage: 30% Please load laundry: max. 8kg ú Dose detergent according to dosing recommendation. 4 If required, change programme settings of the selected programme and select programme settings/options. @ v @ @ FODFN Close the washing machine door. Select Start/ Reload Ü.
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Detergent drawer Dispenser I Dispenser i Dispenser II Dispenser A Detergent for prewash Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load. Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain remover for dosing liquid detergent (not for all models) For models with insert for liquid detergent: The detergent drawer features an insert which is used as a dosing aid for liquid detergent. ² Do not use insert: – For gel-like detergents and washing powders. – For programmes with Prewash or Ready in option.
Operating elements/Display elements Q O L M O N P R ST ² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently. i Switch on and off the appliance. Press the # main switch button. j Select a programme. Rotating the in o Start wash programme. Select Start/Reload Ü button to start, interrupt and cancel the programme (e.g. reload washing). either direction is possible. Programme p Change appliance settings. Hold down Overview, refer to ~ Page 22 Basic Settings 3 sec.
Before each washing eOpanetlihcpr g ² – Install and connect washing machine properly. Refer to ~ Page 44 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 54 1. Preparing the washing <; :98 B A> AL> K WAL >K Ž ² 12 Sorting the washing according to: Type of fabric/fibre. Colour. Soiling. Follow manufacturer’s care information.
2. Preparing the appliance Insert mains plug. Turn on water tap. 3. Selecting a programme and putting the washing in the drum 1. Open the washing machine door. 2. Check whether the drum has been completely emptied. If required, empty. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction. ~ Page 32 3. Press the # button. The appliance is switched on. The Siemens logo is indicated on the display panel and all programme indicator lamps are lit. Then always the Cottons programme preset at the factory is displayed.
After switching on the appliance, after opening and closing the washing machine door as well as after starting the programme, the drum is lit. The light goes out automatically. 4. Select a programme. You can use the saved programme or select another programme, Programme Overview, refer to ~ Page 22, or select other programmes (see Additional Programs) and choose one programme as follows: other programmes selected using Additional Programs and choose e.g.
– Do not load washing until the main menu for the saved programme is displayed after the Siemens logo. – The load bar progresses as the washing machine is loaded. If the max. load is exceeded, the bar flashes. Do not exceed indicated max. load. Overfilling reduces the washing result and encourages creasing. 4. Add detergent and care product 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. 2. Dosing in dispenser according to: – Dosing recommendation on the display panel, e.g.
You can use the displayed presettings or adjust the selected programme optimally to the items of washing by changing the presettings or selecting additional settings/options. Ø Changing the Temperature, Spin, Finish in. Refer to ~ Page 27: e.g. selecting and changing the Temperature: c c c 1400B 2:31h b b c 70 60°C 50 b ² The arrows on the display panel indicate which buttons are used to change the settings. The settings are active without acknowledgement and are displayed in the main menu.
Select ASR Stain Automatic ã button and select e.g. grass: 60°C 1400B ã Stains 2:31h soil + sand μ grass coffee b Main menu μ è c – Select/deselect stain using displayed buttons. Stain option is immediately active and is indicated on the display panel. – Wait or back by pressing Main menu or ASR Stain Automatic ã button. Ø ß Options. Overview of all options~ Page 27 Select ß Options and e.g.
Washing During the wash cycle the programme progress is indicated by a bar on the display panel. The bar progresses in the course of the wash cycle and provides information about the current programme progress. The arrows are switched on and off according to the programme progress. They indicate the programme settings/options which can be changed/added as the programme progresses.
Ø Topping up washing When the programme has started, washing can be reloaded or taken out as required. Select Start/Reload Ü . c 60°C Pause: ² b c 1400B Reload is possible c 2:31h b – If there is a high water level, high temperature or if the drum is rotating, the washing machine door remains locked for reasons of safety and reload is not possible. Follow the information on the display panel. To continue the programme, select the Start/Reload Ü button.
Ø End of programme by Rinse Hold Rinse hold reached: Select "spin" or "drain" and then "start". Spin Drain b b 1. Select Spin (If required, adjust the spin speed) or Drain. 2. Select Start/Reload Ü. End of the programme Finished, remove washing is indicated on the display panel.
After washing 1. Open washing machine door and remove washing.. ú # ² ² Remove the washing. Switch off the device. – Do not leave any items of washing in the drum. In the next wash they may shrink or discolour something else. – Remove any foreign objects from the drum and the rubber seal – risk of rust. – Leave detergent drawer and door open so that residual water can evaporate. Before switching the machine off: – Always remove the washing. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction.
Programme overview The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Õ Programme/Type of washing Options/information Name of the programme Brief explanation of the programme and for which textiles it is suitable. max. load selectable temperature as °C selectable spin speeds in rpm, the max. spin speed depends on the model possible programme options for the Less Ironing programme option possible spin speeds in rpm Cottons Hard-wearing textiles, heat-resistant textiles made of cotton or linen.
The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/information u Wool max. 2 kg Hand or machine-washable wool or rich-wool textiles. Especially gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage, longer programme pauses (textiles rest in wash liquor). cold – 30 – 40 °C ² .Wool is of animal origin, e.g.: angora, 0 ... 800 rpm $,ç ² .For machine wash use detergent suitable alpaca, lama, sheep. for wool.
The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/information Textileguard Washing followed by impregnation of weatherproof and outdoor clothing with membrane coating and water-resistant textiles. max. 1 kg ².Use special detergents suitable for cold – 30 – 40 °C 0 ... 800 rpm ¦,G,ã,l,z,ç machine wash. Dosage according to manufacturer’s instructions. – Pour into dispenser II special detergent and – textile guard agent (max. 170 ml) into dispenser M . ².
... more programmes The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/information Outdoor Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with a membrane coating and water-resistant textiles. max. 2 kg ² Use special detergents suitable for machine wash. Pour detergent into dispenser II according to manufacturer’s specifications. cold - 30 – 40 °C 0 ... 800 rpm ¦,G,ã,æ,l,z,$,ç at æ: 0 ...
Starching ² The washing should not be treated with fabric softener. Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Pour starch into the dispenser M according to manufacturer’s specifications (if required clean beforehand). Dyeing/Discolouring Dye in household quantities only.
Programme settings/options ² Depending on the programme, you can use the programme options to adjust the washing process even more efficiently to your items of washing. – Are active without acknowledgement. – Not retained after appliance is switched off. – Can be selected or deselected or changed depending on the programme progress. Buttons Notes Temperature Spin Before and during the programme the presettings can be changed for as long as the arrows are displayed.
Press ß Options button to select: Notes Pre-wash on – off For heavily soiled washing. Pour detergent into dispensers I and II. Less Ironing on – off Reduces creasing by special spin sequence followed by fluffing and reduced spin speed. ².Residual moisture of the washing slightly increased. Extra rinse ö + 1 Rinse ÷ + 2 Rinses ø + 3 Rinses Additional rinse cycles depending on the programme, prolonged programme duration. Water Plus on – off Increased water level, more gentle treatment of the washing.
Anti-stain system General information about stains A total of 16 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing temperature, drum movement and soaking time specific to the type of stain. Hot or cold water, gentle or intensive washing control and long or short soaking provide the wash programme with a special sequence for each type of stain. The result: stains are treated optimally.
Consumption values Programme Additonal function Load Energy Water *** Programme consumption *** duration *** Cottons 30 °C * 8 kg 0,33 kWh 58 l 2:17 h Cottons 40 °C * 8 kg 0,87 kWh 57 l 2:27 h 8 kg 1,47 kWh 57 l 2:27 h 8 kg 0.85 kWh 57 l 3:56 h Cottons 90 °C 8 kg 2,40 kWh 70 l 2:17 h Easy-Care 40 °C * 3.5 kg 0,57 kWh 41 l 1:35 h Mixed Fabrics 40 °C 3.
Appliance settings By pressing the Basic Settings 3 sec. buttons, appliance settings can be changed, e.g. button signal. Simultaneously hold down Basic Settings 3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds: language end signal button signal b c off è b c Ø If the buttons are held down, the settings automatically run ² through. Ø Select Setting with the two left buttons. Ø Select displayed value with the two right buttons (selection acknowledged by a tick). Ø Wait or hold down Basic Settings 3 sec.
Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent Load adjust Depending on the type of textile and load, the load adjust optimally adjusts the water consumption in each programme. Aqua-Sensor depending on model During the rinse cycle the Aqua sensor checks the degree of turbidity (turbidity is caused by dirt and detergent residue) of the rinsing water. The duration and the number of rinse cycles depend on the turbidity of the water.
Care and maintenance gnaCleadmainteaci ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug! ã Caution! Fire and explosion hazard! If solvent cleaning agents, e.g. petroleum ether, are used in the washing machine, components may be damaged and toxic fumes generated. Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents. ã Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! If solvent cleaning agents, e.g.
Cleaning the detergent drawer If it contains detergent or fabric softener residue: 1. Pull out, depress insert, take out drawer all the way. 2. Take out insert: using your finger, press insert upwards. 3. Clean detergent dispenser and insert with water and a brush and dry. 4. Attach insert and lock into position (push cylinder onto guide pin). ² 5. Insert detergent drawer. Leave detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.
4. Take the drainage hose out of the holder. Remove the sealing cap, drain water into a suitable receptacle. Press on sealing cap and insert drainage hose into the holder. Note: Residual water may run out. 5. Carefully unscrew the pump cover. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (fan impeller in the detergent-solution pump must rotate). 6. Reinsert and screw on pump cover. Handle should be vertical. 7. Insert service flap (1), engage (2) and close (3).
Filter blocked in water inlet hose First, release water pressure in the supply hose: 1. Turn off the tap! 2. Select any programme (except Spin/Drain). 3. Select Start/Reload Ü. Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds. 4. Press the # button. Appliance is switched off. Pull out the mains plug! 5. Clean the filter: Disconnect the hose from the water tap. Clean filter with small brush. and/or for standard and Aqua-Secure models: Remove hose from the rear of the appliance.
Emergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs The programme continues running when the power supply is restored. If the washing is still to be removed, the door can be opened as described below: ã Warning! Danger of scalding! Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If touched, there is a risk of scalding. If required, leave to cool down. ã Caution! Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum! If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands. Do not grip the rotating drum.
Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy The door cannot be locked, please open the door again, then close it and select "start/pause". – Washing may be caught. Please open and close washing machine door again and select Start/Reload Ü. – If required, shut washing machine door or remove washing and shut again. – If required, switch appliance off and on again; set programme and make individual settings; start programme. Please open tap – Turn on tap fully. – Supply hose kinked/jammed.
Faults, what to do? Faults Cause/Remedy Water is running out. – Correctly attach/replace drainage hose. – Tighten screw-fitting on the supply hose. Water not flowing in. Detergent not washed in. – – – – Washing-machine door cannot be opened. – Safety function active. Stop programme? – Rinse Hold $ (without final spin) selected? – Can be opened via emergency release only? ~ Page 37 Programme does not start. – Start/Reload Ü or Finish in time selected? – Door closed? – Childlock active? Deactivate.
Faults Cause/Remedy Display panel/indicator lights do not function while the appliance is running. – Power failure? – Fuse tripped? Switch on/replace fuse. – If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer service. ~ Page 41 The programme takes longer than usual. – Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance by repeatedly distributing the washing. – Not a fault – foam detection system active – several rinse cycles are switched on. Detergent residue on the washing.
Customer service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, Faults, what to do?~ Page 39, please contact our customer service. We will always finds a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians. Please give customer service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance. ( 1U Product number )' Production number These instructions can be found on: inside of washing machine door */ open service flap * and rear of the appliance.
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Installation ² Humidity in the drum is caused by the final inspection. Secure installation ã Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and cause injuries. Donot lift the washing machine by its projecting parts. ã Caution! Risk of stumbling! If the hoses and power cord are installed improperly, there is a risk of tripping and injury.
ã Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and cause injuries. Do not lift the washing machine by its projecting parts. ã Caution! Risk of stumbling! If the hoses and power cord are installed incorrectly, there is a risk of tripping and injury. Lay hoses and cables in such a way that there is no risk of stumbling.
Installing the appliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling ã Warning! ² Washing machine may be damaged!! The washing machine may wander during the spin cycle and topple/fall off the base. Always secure the washing machine feet with fixing brackets. Holding brackets: order no. WMZ 2200, WX 9756, CZ 110600, Z 7080X0 If installing on a wooden joist ceiling: – If possible, install the washing machine in a corner. – Screw a water-resistant wooden panel (min. 30 mm thick) to the floor.
Remove transportation protection devices ã Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! Transit bolts which have not been removed may damage e.g. the drum while the washing machine is running. Before using the appliance for the first time, remove the 4 transportation protection devices completely and keep in a safe place. ã Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! To prevent damage in transit when transporting the washing machine subsequently, always re-install the transit bolts prior to transportation.
3. Loosen and remove all 4 transportation lock screws. 4. Take the power cord out of the holders. Remove sleeves. 5. Prepare/separate cover. 6. Insert covers. ² Lock covers firmly by pressing on the locking hook. 7. Insert hose holder. 8. Secure hoses in the hose holders.
Connecting the water ã Warning! ² Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve). – To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions in this chapter! – Operate the washing machine with cold drinking water only. – Do not connect to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hotwater apparatus.
on the appliance: for Standard and Aqua-Secure models 2. Carefully turn on the tap and check that the connection points ² are not leaking. Screw connection is under water pipe pressure. Water drainage hose ² – Do not kink or protract the the water supply hose.
Drainage into a siphon ã Warning! Water damage possible! If the drainage hose slips off the siphon connection due to high water pressure when draining the washing machine, leaking water may cause damage. Connection point must be secured with hose clip, Ø 24–40 mm (specialist outlet).
Alignment 1. Loosen lock nut in a clockwise direction with a wrench. 2. Check alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and, if required, correct. Adjust the height by rotating the foot. ² ² 52 All four feet must be firmly on the floor. The washing machine must not wobble! 3. Tighten the lock nut against the housing. Grip the foot and do not adjust the height.
Electrical connection Electrical safety ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only. – Never pull out the mains plug during operation. – Connect the washing machine to an alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket only. – The mains voltage and voltage specifications on the washing machine (appliance rating plate) must match.
Before the 1st washing ² ² ² The washing machine was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine. The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly. See chapter Installing ~ Page 52 1. Check the machine. Never switch on a damaged machine. Inform your customer service. ~ Page 41 2. Remove protective film from the fascia. 3. Insert mains plug. 4.
Transportation, e.g. if moving house Preparatory work 1. Turn off the tap. 2. Release the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – Filter in the water inlet hose ~ Page 36 3. Drain any residual detergent solution. Maintenance – Drain pump blocked 4. Isolate the washing machine from the power supply. 5. Remove the hoses. Installing transportation protection devices 1. Remove covers and keep in a safe place. If required, use a screwdriver. 2. Insert all 4 sleeves.
Index A Alignment, 52 Anti-stain system, 27, 29 B Basic Settings 3 sec.
L Less Ironing, 28 Load adjust, 32 M Maintenance, 33 O Old appliance, 7 Options, 11, 17, 27 P Packaging, 7 Pre-wash, 28 Programme overview, 22 Programme selector, 11 Programme sequence steps, 18 Programme settings, 15, 16, 27 Protection of the environment, 7 Q Quick-reference instructions, 8 R Rinse Hold, 20, 28 S Safety instructions, 5 Select ASR Stain Automatic, 11 Selecting the programme, 14 Settings 3 sec.
Aqua-Stop warranty For appliances with Aqua-Stop only In addition to warranty claims against the seller based on the contract of sale and in addition to our appliance warranty we shall pay damages under the following conditions: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. we shall make reparation for the damage with respect to private users. The liability warranty applies to the service life of the appliance.
