Bosch WMH6Y790GB Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WMH6Y790GB, WMH4Y790GB siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome Register your product online ens-home.com/welcome...
  • Page 2 Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Siemens washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use.
  • Page 4 Changing the programme ..46 After-sales service ..63 Cancel the programme ..46 Programme end during rinse hold . . 47 Consumption rates.
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e . domestic use only. Do not install or operate this ■ appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. The following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s . and warnings are provided to ■...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Safety instructions Warning Installation Risk of suffocation! Warning If allowed to play with the Risk of electric shock/fire/ packaging/plastic film or material damage/damage to packing components, children the appliance! may become caught in these or If the appliance is not installed pull them over their heads and properly, this may lead to a suffocate.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Warning ■ appliance's protruding parts Risk of electric shock/fire/ (e.g. the appliance door) in material damage/damage to order to lift or move it, these the appliance! parts may break off and If the appliance's mains cable is cause injury.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Caution! ■ transportation by transport Material damage/damage to locking devices. If the the appliance transport locking devices are If the water pressure is too ■ not removed before the high or too low, the appliance is operated, this appliance may not be able to may result in damage to the...
  • Page 10: Operation

    Safety instructions If you reach into the drum Operation ■ while it is still rotating, you Warning risk injuring your hands. Risk of explosions/fire! Wait until the drum has Laundry that has been stopped rotating. pretreated with cleaning agents Warning that contain solvents, e.g.
  • Page 11: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions Never take hold of the mains Caution! ■ plug with wet hands. Material damage/damage to When removing the mains the appliance ■ plug from the socket, always If the amount of laundry in ■ take hold of the plug itself the appliance exceeds its and never the mains cable, maximum load capacity, it...
  • Page 12 Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance! The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
  • Page 13: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 27 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected Packaging/used appliance programmes. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n . The more display segments are Dispose of packaging in an visible, the higher the respective...
  • Page 14: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions Included with the appliance Customer services location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g . directory* Check the machine for transport Note: .
  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine be stable Warning Note: . so that it does not move around. Risk of injury! The installation surface must be firm The washing machine is very heavy. ■ ■ and level. Be careful when lifting/transporting Soft floors/floor coverings are not the washing machine.
  • Page 16: Installing The Appliance In A Kitchenette

    Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Take the hoses out of the holders. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate. Unscrew and remove all four transportation securing bolts with a Notes wrench (WAF 13).
  • Page 17: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Right-hand connection ■ The following are available from Tip: . specialist dealers/customer services: Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold ■ water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no. WM Z2380, WZ 10130, CZ 11350, Z 7070X0 A longer supply hose ■...
  • Page 18: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting Water inlet When the tap is open, the water flow rate is at least 8 l/min. Warning If the water pressure is higher than this, Danger of death! a pressure-reducing valve must be There is a risk of electric shock if you installed.
  • Page 19: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Drainage into a washbasin Warning ■ Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g. when draining hot water into a washbasin).
  • Page 20: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Align the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises, vibrations and machine "movement". Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner, by turning it in a clockwise direction. Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level, and adjust it if necessary.
  • Page 21: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Electrical connection The mains cable is not kinked, ■ squashed, altered or cut through. The mains cable does not come into Warning ■ contact with heat sources. Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components.
  • Page 22: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory.To remove any water that may be left over from the test, run the first wash cycle without any laundry. Notes The washing machine must be ■...
  • Page 23: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: E.g. when moving house Notes Preparatory work: The transport braces must be ■ Turn off the tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
  • Page 24: Main Points In Brief

    Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f . Plug into the mains. Open the washing Sort the laundry. To switch on, press Turn on the tap.
  • Page 25: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e . Detergent drawer ~ Page 44 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 26: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: . Ü button for: (except for the main switch) and only Starting a programme, ■ need to be pressed lightly. Interrupting a programme, ■ e.g. to add items of laundry ~ Page 46, Main switch To switch the appliance on/off:...
  • Page 27: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance The Remote Start } button Display panel )" releases the appliance so that the programme can be started Main menu after selecting the remotely via the programme Home Connect app. Remote e.g. Easy-Care start remains enabled for 24 hours after it has been The arrows on the display panel activated.
  • Page 28 Getting to know the appliance Wait or go back by pressing the Main ASR Stain Automatic ã button menu button; the selected programme selected is displayed on the display panel. and select, for example, the grassì stain type: Using the two right-hand arrows, select the stain type.
  • Page 29: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 30 – Light: Do not prewash, select the Prepare the laundry speedPerfect ( setting if L a u n d r y . necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
  • Page 30: Detergent

    Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can Correct selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t . temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
  • Page 31: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s . Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Name of the programme Max.
  • Page 32 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Mixed Fabrics Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics ¯-40 °C 0-1600** rpm ¦, (, ã, !, l, Ã, æ, õ, $, ç Delicates / Silk Max. 2 kg Delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or ¯-40 °C blends (e.g.
  • Page 33 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Rapid 60 * Max. 5 kg Extra-short programme of approx. 60 minutes, suitable for small items ¯ - 60 °C of lightly soiled laundry 0-1600** rpm ã, !, l, Ã, æ, õ, $, ç Max.
  • Page 34 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Shirt s/ Blouses Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or ¯ - 60 °C blended fabrics 0-800** rpm Notes ¦, (, ã, !, l, Ã, æ, Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the Less Ironing (æ) ■...
  • Page 35 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Drum Clean 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer tub, e.g. 80, 90 °C before running the first wash cycle, if washing frequently at a low 1200 rpm temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non-use.
  • Page 36 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Textile Guard * Max. 1 kg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated ¯-40 °C weatherproof and outdoor clothing or water-resistant items 0-800** rpm Select a programme. ¦, (, ã, l, Ã, $, ç Add special detergent for outdoor clothing to compartment II.
  • Page 37: Starching

    Overview of programmes Starching Laundry should not be treated Note: . with fabric softener. Liquid starch can be used to stiffen fabrics particularly in the Rinse and Cottons programmes. Measure starch into compartment M in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (clean first if necessary).
  • Page 38: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings Finish in Programme default The programme duration is shown after settings selecting the programme. Before starting the programme, you The programme default settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s . displayed in the main menu after can preselect the programme end in hourly increments (h = hour) up to a...
  • Page 39: Additional Programme Settings/Options (* Depending On The Model)

    Additional programme settings/options Prewash * Additional programme settings/options Settings that can be selected: (* depending on the on – off model) For heavily soiled laundry. The settings/options that are available Pour detergent into Note: . A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s / o p t i o n s . depend on the model.
  • Page 40: Soak

    Additional programme settings/options Soak * Silent Wash * (õ) (ç) Settings that can be selected: Settings that can be selected: on – off on – off Before the main wash cycle starts, the Reduced noise values thanks to special washing remains for longer in the water wash and spin cycle and deactivated to partially dissolve intensive soiling.
  • Page 41: Asr Stain Automatic Ã

    Additional programme settings/options ASR Stain Automatic ã The treatment of two stains explained in the following example: In total, there are 16 different types of Blood stain to choose from. Blood is first “dissolved” in cold water, Types of stain that can be selected: then the selected wash programme Baby food starts.
  • Page 42: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance The indicator lamp on the programme Operating the selector lights up and the main menu with the programme default settings appliance for the selected programme appear on the display panel: ~ Page 27 Preparing the washing O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e . Temperature, machine ■...
  • Page 43: Select Additional Programme

    Operating the appliance Select additional programme settings By selecting additional settings/options, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry. The settings can be selected or deselected depending on the progress of the programme. ~ Page 27 The ecoPerfect ¦...
  • Page 44: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Filling and care products Warning Eye/skin irritation! Caution! Detergents and care products may Damage to the appliance spray out if the detergent drawer is Cleaning agents and agents for pre- opened while the machine is in treating laundry (e.g.
  • Page 45: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance display panel. The bar fills in during the Measuring aid* for liquid detergent washing cycle and provides information *depending on the model about the current progress of the programme. Position the measuring aid for dosing the correct amount of liquid detergent: The arrows fade in and out according to Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 46: Child Lock 3 Sec

    Operating the appliance Child Lock 3 sec. Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ You can lock the washing machine to long when adding laundry as water prevent the functions you have set from from the laundry may leak out. being changed inadvertently.
  • Page 47: Programme End During Rinse Hold

    Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in hold ■ the drum. They may shrink in the next wash or discolour another item. The following appears on the display Remove any foreign objects from the panel: ■...
  • Page 48: Appliance

    Home Connect You cannot use the ■ Home Connect Home Connect app to make changes while the appliance is in This appliance is Wi-Fi enabled and can operation. You will be able to use the H o m e C o n n e c t . be controlled remotely via a smartphone Home Connect app to see any or tablet PC.
  • Page 49: Connecting To Your Home Network Manually

    Home Connect You can exit the Home Connect settings by selecting the Remote Start } button. If you were not able to establish Note: . a connection, check whether your appliance is within range of the home network and repeat the manual connection.
  • Page 50: Connecting To The Home Connect App

    Home Connect Connecting to the Home Open the Home Connect app on your smartphone or tablet PC and Connect app select Connect to add your new appliance. If your appliance is connected to your If your smartphone or Note: . home network, you can connect it to the tablet PC is still connected to the Home Connect app.
  • Page 51: Activating Or Deactivating Wi-Fi

    Home Connect Activating or deactivating Notes If Wi-Fi is switched off on your Wi-Fi ■ appliance, you will no longer be able to connect it to your home network You can switch the Home Connect or to the app. function on your appliance on or off If you have switched Wi-Fi on, the permanently at any time.
  • Page 52: Updating The Software

    Home Connect Use either of the right-hand arrow Use either of the right-hand arrow buttons to select Continue. buttons to select Install now. The network settings are now reset. Your appliance is no longer connected to your home network or the Home Connect app.
  • Page 53: About Data Protection

    Home Connect About data protection When your appliance is connected for the first time to a WLAN network, which is connected to the Internet, your appliance transmits the following categories of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration): Unique appliance identification ■...
  • Page 54: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Appliance settings Settings that can be selected: A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s . End signal ■ off – quiet – medium – loud – very loud Adjust the volume of the end signal.
  • Page 55: Sensors

    Sensors Dosing recommendation Sensors The dosing recommendation indicates a Automatic load sensing recommended detergent dosage as a S e n s o r s . percentage, depending on the selected Depending on the type of fabric and programme and the detected load. The load, the automatic load sensing indicated % refers to the dosing function optimally adjusts the water...
  • Page 56: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Cleaning and panel maintenance Wipe the housing and the control ■ Warning panel with a soft, damp cloth. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e . Remove the detergent residue Danger of death! ■...
  • Page 57: Detergent Drawer And Housing

    Cleaning and maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Open and remove the service flap. If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer. To remove the insert: Push the insert upwards from below with your finger.
  • Page 58: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Place the service flap back on, lock Filter in the water supply it into place, and close it. blocked First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Empty). Press the Ü...
  • Page 59: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Emergency release F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . . E.g.
  • Page 60: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy Pause: Reload is not Temperature or water level is too high. Press the Ü button to continue the possible programme. Door cannot be Temperature or water level is too high. Press the Ü button to continue the unlocked: Water level or programme.
  • Page 61: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ machine. Tighten the threaded joint on the supply hose. ■ The appliance is not filling Have you pressed the Ü...
  • Page 62 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean 90 °C or Cotton 90 °C programme without laundry. machine. Add standard washing powder or a detergent that contains bleach. Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
  • Page 63: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e . contact customer services. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
  • Page 64: Consumption Rates

    Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s . residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy Water Programme consumption*...
  • Page 65: Efficiency Test Programmes For Cotton Fabrics

    Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ü) are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard programmes for cottons in accordance with Regulation (EU) no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature Load Approximate programme...
  • Page 66: Aqua-Stop Warranty

    Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y . In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: If water damage is caused due to a...
  • Page 68 Repair order and advice in the event of faults 0344 892 8999 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory.

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