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Washing machine WM16XMH0EU User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
For further information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 6 Before using for the first time ... 19 1.1 General information.... 4 6.1 Starting an empty washing cycle ......... 19 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 7 Display ........
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13.13 Unloading the laundry .. 31 19.3 Using the appliance again .. 50 13.14 Switching off the appli- 19.4 Disposing of old appliance .. 51 ance........ 31 20 Customer Service..... 51 14 Childproof lock...... 32 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and 14.1 Activating the childproof production number (FD).. 51 lock ......... 32 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee .. 52...
en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the valve housing ▶ 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap- ▶...
Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use cleaning products with Add detergent based on the laun- ▶ a high alcohol content. dry's degree of soiling. Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ a For light to normal soiling, a smal- cleaning sponges.
en Installation and connection 3.3 Energy saving mode 4.2 Contents of package If you do not use the appliance for an After unpacking all parts, check for extended period, it automatically any damage in transit and complete- switches to energy-saving mode. ness of the delivery. Energy-saving mode ends when you ATTENTION! use the appliance again.
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Installation and connection en Installation loca- Requirements WARNING tion Risk of injury! When using the appliance on a base, Kitchen unit Only install the the appliance may tip over. appliance under- Always secure the feet of the appli- neath a continu- ▶...
en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all 4 Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the 4 cover caps. Pull the power cable out of the holder. 4.5 Removing the transport struts Remove the 4 sleeves.
Installation and connection en Remove the transport struts. 4.6 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose WARNING Risk of electric shock! The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Do not immerse the electrical ▶ AquaStop valve in water. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").
en Installation and connection To align the appliance, turn the ap- Siphon Secure the con- pliance feet. Check that the appli- nection point with ance is level using a spirit level. a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- bow.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Maintenance flap for the drain Transit bolts → Page 13 pump → Page 37 Water inlet hose → Page 15...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 30 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
first time en Start the first wash cycle or press first time 6 Before using for the to switch off the appliance. → "Basic operation", Page 29 first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory.
en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 22 10,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load ted programme in kg.
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Display en Display Designation More information Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 Blood The stain type is activated. ...
en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for . Button Selection More information Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
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Buttons en Button Selection More information 3 sec. (Child ¡ Activate → "Childproof lock", Page 32 Lock 3 sec.) ¡ Deactivate Spin Speed Multiple selection Basic settings Prewash ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Water Plus ...
en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection. Care symbols on the care labels Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10,0 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate varioSpeed ...
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1600 rpm Delicates/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag. Programme setting: ¡...
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1600 rpm Outdoor Wa- Wash all-weather and outdoor clothing with mem- terproofing brane technology and water-resistant equipment. Suitable for washing and then waterproofing. Use a detergent for outdoor fabrics. Use a waterproofing agent that is suitable for ma- chine-washing.
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Super 15'/30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics. Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry. The programme duration is approx. 30 minutes. If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate varioSpeed ...
en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WZ10131 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WX975600 the appliance.
Detergents and care products en 13.1 Switching on the appli- 12 Detergents and care ance products Requirement: The appliance has been correctly installed and connec- Notes ted. ¡ More detailed instructions for use → "Installation and connection", can be found on www.siemens- Page 12 home.bsh-group.com or by scan- ning the QR code on the title page Press ▶...
en operation Close the door. Slide the measuring aid forwards. Ensure that there is no laundry trapped in the door. 13.5 Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid.
operation en Open the appliance door. 13.8 Starting the programme The appliance door remains Note: If you want to change the time locked for safety reasons if the until the programme ends, set the temperature and water levels are "Ready in" time first. high.
en Childproof lock Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- So that the programme currently move any foreign objects. running is not cancelled, the pro- gramme selector must be set to the initial programme. goes out in the display. Home Connect 15 Home Connect This appliance is network-capable.
Home Connect en served when operating the appli- Check whether the appliance is ‒ ance via the Home Connect app. within the range of the Wi-Fi home network. → "Safety", Page 4 ¡ Operating the appliance on the ap- Reconnect the appliance to the ‒ pliance itself always takes priority.
en Home Connect Connect the mobile device to the Press Start/Reload HomeConnect Wi-Fi network and a The appliance connects to the enter the Wi-Fi password (key) Home Connect app. HomeConnect. Once your appliance is displayed a Your mobile device connects to in the Home Connect app, carry the appliance.
Home Connect en If you open the appliance door, the 15.6 Resetting the appliance function is automatically deactiv- network settings ated. Press and hold Remote Start a Remote Start lights up. for at least 3 seconds. Note: To deactivate the function, Set the programme to position 5. press Remote Start ...
en Basic settings This initial registration prepares the Leave the appliance to dry after ▶ Home Connect functions for use and every operation with the door is only required when you want to open, and leave the detergent use the Home Connect functions for drawer to dry.
Cleaning and servicing en Clean the detergent drawer and in- 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump sert with water and a brush, and Clean the drain pump in the event of then dry them. faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Turn off the water tap.
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en Cleaning and servicing Take the drain hose out of the Insert the drain hose into the holder. holder. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! Cleaning the drain pump When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty.
Cleaning and servicing en Clean the interior, the thread on Screw the pump cap as far as it the pump cap and the pump hous- will go. ing. 90° The handle on the pump cap must The pump cap is comprised of two be in a vertical position.
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en Cleaning and servicing Remove any blockages from the intake opening. Note: Do not use any sharp or poin- ted objects.
Troubleshooting en 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶ into the appliance. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. "E:36 / -25 / -26"...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 31 ▶ Water level is too high. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 24 Laundry is caught in the door. Open the door again.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 ▶ not start. is activated. - Finish in + Check whether - Finish in + is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Laundry is caught in the door. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Correctly assemble the pump cover. ▶ ing. Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Note: When loading, where possible, place large and tion changes during small items of laundry together in the drum. Different the wash cycle. sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build-up is too high.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ reached. Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the ...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶ type of fabric. Detergent or fabric Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent softener drips off the drawer. seal and collects on When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener, ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the dry laundry. that deposit on the laundry. Brush out the laundry after washing and drying. ▶ HomeConnect is not Different causes are possible. working correctly. Go to www.home-connect.com. ▶...
en Transportation, storage and disposal Switch off the appliance. 18.1 Emergency release Unplug the appliance's mains plug. Releasing the door Drain the water. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Requirement: The drain pump is Page 37 empty. → Page 37 Detach the hoses. ATTENTION! Escaping water may cause material damage. 19.2 Inserting the transit Do not open the door if you can ▶...
Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- 20 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly. 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee In addition to warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agree- ment and in addition to our manufac- turer's warranty, we offer compensa- tion under the following conditions.
Consumption values en 21 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Programme Load Pro-...
en Technical data This product contains light sources 22 Technical data from energy efficiency class F. These light sources are available as a spare part and must only be replaced by Appliance height 84,8 cm trained specialist staff. Appliance width 59,8 cm You can find more information about Appliance depth 63,2 cm...
Declaration of Conformity en A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the Only applies to Great Britain additional documents on the product 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): page for your appliance. Max. 100 mW 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): Max.
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BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001676381* 9001676381 (011005)
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