Siemens WM16W640ZA Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WM16W640ZA Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WM16W640ZA siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome Register your product online...
  • 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 Removing laundry/switching off the After-sales service ..57 appliance ..... 42 Consumption rates .
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use Safety instructions T he following safety information This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to domestic use only.
  • Page 6 Safety instructions Do not allow children to Warning ■ clean or maintain this Risk of suffocation! appliance unsupervised. If allowed to play with the Keep children under 3 years packaging/plastic film or ■ and pets away from this packing components, children appliance.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Safety instructions If using a residual current Installation ■ circuit breaker, only use one Warning that bears the following Risk of electric shock/fire/ mark: z. The presence of material damage/damage to this mark is the only way to the appliance! be sure that it fulfils all the If the appliance is not installed applicable regulations.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions If the hoses and mains Warning ■ cables are not correctly Risk of injury/material routed, they may constitute a damage/damage to the tripping hazard, which may appliance! result in injury. The appliance may vibrate or ■ Route hoses and cables move when in operation, such that they do not potentially resulting in injury...
  • Page 9: Operation

    Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Warning ■ transportation by transport Risk of poisoning! locking devices. If the Poisonous fumes may be given transport locking devices are off by cleaning agents that not removed before the contain solvents, e.g. cleaning appliance is operated, this solvent.
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions Warning Cleaning/Maintenance Eye/skin irritation! Warning Detergent and care products Risk of death! may spray out if the detergent The appliance is powered by drawer is opened while the electricity. There is a risk of appliance is in operation. electric shock if you come into Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if contact with live components.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that Cleaning agents and agents for contain solvents, e.g. cleaning pretreating laundry (e.g. stain solvent. removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Do not use cleaning agents that may cause damage if they contain solvents.
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 25 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected P ackaging/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 indicator lights light up, Dispose of packaging in an the higher the programme's...
  • Page 13: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions I ncluded 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 (approx.
  • Page 17: 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 18: 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 19: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Observe the following information and ensure that: Align the appliance using a spirit level. Notes Incorrect alignment may result in loud The mains voltage and voltage ■ noises, vibrations and machine indicated on the washing machine "movement".
  • Page 20: 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 21: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation E.g. when moving house Caution! Risk of damage to the appliance caused by detergent/fabric softener leaking from the dispensers. Leaking detergent/fabric softener can Before switching on the appliance prevent the appliance from working again: correctly, e.g. due to damage to the Notes electronics.
  • Page 22: 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 Connect the mains Open the door. To switch on, press Select a plug. Turn on the the # button.
  • Page 23: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance W ashing 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 40 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 24: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive P Childlock (w 3 sec.) Note: (except for the main switch) and only to prevent the set functions from need to be pressed lightly. being changed accidentally: Press and hold the Ready in 1 + and - button at the same time for ( Main switch for switching the washing machine...
  • Page 25: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel @ Ready in 1 time e.g. 2:30; Programme duration depends on the programme selection in h:min (hours:minutes), Preselection of end time ■ 1 - 24 h; Programme ends after ... h (h = hours), Base dosing quantity ■...
  • Page 26 Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Switching off the appliance automatically: Programme progress: On OFF ~ Page 12, ~ Page 47 Prewash Washing ¼ Rinse ¬ Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop - P - Pause, e.g.
  • Page 27: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 28 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry varioSpeed G setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
  • Page 28: Detergent

    Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect 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 29: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes P rogrammes 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/information Settings Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is Temperature °C that can be selected suitable.
  • Page 30 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Quick / mix Ñ Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C $ - 1600** rpm ecoPerfect ¦, varioSpeed G, Prewash !, Extra Rinse l, Easy-iron æ Detergent è, fabric softener è...
  • Page 31 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings q Rinse / Spin 0 Extra rinse/spin with selectable speed Note: . The Extra Rinse l button is set by default for this $ - 1600** rpm programme. If you require a spin cycle only, press the button to Easy-iron æ...
  • Page 32 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Dark Wash Max. 3.5 kg Dark-coloured cottons and dark-coloured easy-care fabrics; Ž - 40 °C turn items inside-out before washing. $ - 1200 rpm ecoPerfect ¦, varioSpeed G, Prewash !, Extra Rinse l, Easy-iron æ...
  • Page 33 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Outdoor Max. 2 kg Membrane-coated weatherproof or outdoor clothing and water- Ž - 40 °C resistant fabrics $ - 800 rpm Notes ecoPerfect ¦, varioSpeed G, Use special detergent suitable for machine washing; add ■...
  • Page 34 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Í Automatic Max. 6 kg Hard-wearing fabrics; 40 °C The degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically $, 1400 rpm detected and the washing sequence and intelligent dosage are adjusted accordingly.
  • Page 35: Starching

    Overview of programmes Starching Laundry should not be treated Note: with fabric softener. Switch on the appliance. Select the q Rinse programme. Pour liquid starch into compartment À Á in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (clean first if necessary). Press the Ü button. Dyeing/bleaching Dye should only be used in normal household quantities.
  • Page 36: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings Ready in 1 Programme default Before starting the programme, you settings can preselect the programme end ("Ready in" time) in hourly increments (h T he default programme settings are = hour) up to a maximum of 24 hours. 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 display panel after selecting the programme.
  • Page 37: I-Dos Settings

    Programme default settings i-Dos settings Your washing machine has an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and fabric softener. The washing machine doses your detergent and fabric softener automatically in most programmes. ~ Page 29 The following have been preset at the factory: i-Dos ô...
  • Page 38: Additional Programme

    Additional programme settings Extra Rinse l Additional programme Additional rinse cycle for particularly settings sensitive skin and/or for areas with very soft water. An overview of all additional settings, 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 which can be selected depending on Easy-iron æ...
  • Page 39: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance The maximum load and the duration ■ Operating the of the programme (alternately) The indicator light for the i-Dos appliance ■ settings, if intelligent dosage has been selected P reparing the washing Information on water and energy O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e ■...
  • Page 40: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance The settings are activated without needing to be confirmed. Notes The i-Dos settings are saved until ■ they are changed again, even if the washing machine is switched off. Other programme settings are not ■ The Ü button indicator lamp flashes saved if the washing machine is and the programme settings appear in switched off.
  • Page 41: Childlock

    Operating the appliance Add less detergent to the next washing If the following appears in the display cycle with the same load. panel: Both the - P - and Ï symbols light ■ If you want to lock the programme to up, it is possible to add laundry.
  • Page 42: Programme End During Rinse Hold

    Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse Always wait until the programme ■ ends, as the appliance could still be hold locked. Then switch the appliance on and wait for it to unlock. In the display panel, $ flashes, and the If the display panel goes off at the preset spin speed and remaining ■...
  • Page 43: Intelligent Dosing System In The Detergent Drawer

    Intelligent dosing system Notes Intelligent dosing Only use easy-pour liquid products ■ system that the manufacturer recommends adding to the detergent drawer. Do not mix different liquid I ntelligent dosing system in ■ detergents. If changing your liquid I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m the detergent drawer detergent (type, manufacturer, etc.), empty the dispenser completely and...
  • Page 44: Everyday Use

    Intelligent dosing system When the appliance is switched on, the In addition to intelligent dosage, fact that the detergent drawer is closed cleaning aids (e.g. stain remover) can completely is indicated by the following: be added manually to compartment À Á, if necessary. ~ Page 46 If intelligent dosagei-Dos ô...
  • Page 45 Intelligent dosing system If large amounts of foam are My water hardness: ■ repeatedly created during washing, please check your basic dosage and dosage quantity settings. Certain types of liquid detergent can also create excessive amounts of foam. If your basic dosage and dosage quantity settings are correct, we advise you to use a different Below is an example of detergent...
  • Page 46: Manual Dosage

    Intelligent dosing system Manual dosage Dosing and adding detergent: Pull out the detergent drawer. For programmes that cannot be used with intelligent dosage, or if you would prefer to dose manually (in which case set intelligent dosage to "off" ö), add detergent to compartment À...
  • Page 47: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Ready in 1 + or - button to Y ou can change the following settings: change the following settings at the A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s corresponding programme selector The volume of the buttons and the ■...
  • Page 48: Sensors

    Sensors Sensors A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s Depending on the type of fabric and load, the automatic load sensing function optimally adjusts the water consumption and programme duration in each programme. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances...
  • Page 49: 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 50: I-Dos Detergent Draw And Its Housing

    Cleaning and maintenance i-Dos detergent draw and its The detergent drawer can be removed completely to allow you to housing clean to dispensers after you have emptied them. Emptying the dispensers: a) Empty the dispensers before The dispensers have emptying removing the drawer.
  • Page 51: The Drain Pump Is Blocked, Emergency Draining

    Cleaning and maintenance – Protect the rear drawer connector Turn off the water tap so that no against water, detergent or fabric- more water can flow in and has to be softener residue; if necessary, drained via the drain pump. clean the outer surfaces with a Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 52: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Put the service flap back on, lock it Filter in the water supply 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 53: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. E mergency 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 54: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy - P - and Ï The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. - P - The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■...
  • Page 55: 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 out. Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the Ü...
  • Page 56 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy The programme is taking Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an ■ longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection is system active – a rinse cycle has been ■...
  • Page 57: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy - P - and Ï appear in the The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. display panel when the cycle is paused. If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and on again) or a repair is required: Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
  • Page 58: Programmes

    Consumption rates Consumption rates E nergy 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) Program Load Energy Water Program consumption*...
  • Page 59: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Aqua-Stop warranty D imensions: O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop T e c h n i c a l d a t a A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y 850 x 600 x 590 mm In addition to warranty claims against (height x width x depth)
  • Page 60 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. BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY siemens-home.bsh-group.com *9001391988* 9001391988 (9805)

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