Siemens WM16YH79GB Instruction Manual And Installation Instruction

Siemens WM16YH79GB Instruction Manual And Installation Instruction

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WM16YH79GB, WM14YH79GB 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 Changing the programme ..44 After-sales service ..60 Cancel the programme ..44 Programme end during rinse hold . . 45 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: Installation

    Safety instructions Do not allow children to Keep packaging, plastic film ■ clean or maintain this and packing components away appliance unsupervised. from children. Keep children under 3 years ■ Warning and pets away from this Risk of poisoning! appliance. Detergents and care products Do not leave the appliance ■...
  • Page 7 Safety instructions dangerous situation. Ensure Warning the following: Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to The mains voltage on your the appliance! ■ power socket must match If the appliance's mains cable is the rated voltage specified altered or damaged, this may on the appliance result in electric shock, short (identification plate).
  • Page 8 Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Caution! ■ appliance's protruding parts Material damage/damage to (e.g. the appliance door) in the appliance order to lift or move it, these If the water pressure is too ■ parts may break off and high or too low, the cause injury.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Do not use cleaning agents that ■ transportation by transport contain solvents. locking devices. If the Warning transport locking devices are Risk of injury! not removed before the If you support your weight/sit appliance is operated, this ■...
  • 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 display segments are Dispose of packaging in an visible, the higher the respective...
  • 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 Notes The mains voltage and voltage ■ Align the appliance using a spirit level. indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. Incorrect alignment may result in loud The connected load and fuse noises, vibrations and machine required are specified on the rating "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 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 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 Plug into the mains. Open the washing Sort the laundry. To switch on, press Turn on the tap. machine door.
  • 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 42 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 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 44, Main switch To switch the appliance on/off:...
  • Page 25: 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 26 Getting to know the appliance To change, select the button under the Wait or go back to the main menu by programme highlighted in black and pressing the Main menu or ASR Stain change the programme. Automatic ã button. Options × button selected Basic Settings 3 sec.
  • 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 speedPerfect ( 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/instructions Settings Name of the programme Max.
  • Page 30 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 Delicate / Silk Max. 2 kg Delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or ¯-40 °C blends (e.g.
  • Page 31 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 32 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Shirts 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 33 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 tem- 1200 rpm perature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non-use.
  • Page 34 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Textile Guard * Max. 1 kg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated weather- ¯-40 °C proof 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 35: 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 36: 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 T he 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 37: 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. T he 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 38: Less Ironing

    Additional programme settings/options Less Ironing * Rinse Hold * (æ) Settings that can be selected: Settings that can be selected: on – off on – off Reduces creasing thanks to a special The washing remains in the water after spin sequence followed by fluffing and the last rinse cycle.
  • Page 39: 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 40: Operating The Appliance

    Press the # button. The appliance is switched on. To do this, repeatedly press the corresponding button until the required The Siemens logo appears on the setting is displayed. ~ Page 25 display and all indicator lamps light up. The Cotton programme set at the...
  • Page 41: Select Additional Programme

    Individual laundry Additional programme settings/options items may cause an unbalanced ~ Page 37 load. ~ Page 52 Wait until the Siemens logo no ■ Placing laundry into the drum longer appears before adding laundry. The load screen appears when the Warning ■...
  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46: Calling Up The Home Connect Menu

    Home Connect Notes Home Connect Please observe the safety ■ precautions in this instruction T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can manual and make sure that these H o m e C o n n e c t be remotely controlled using a mobile are complied with even when device.
  • Page 47: Connecting To The Home Network

    Home Connect Connecting to the home network and the Home Connect app Connect your appliance to the home network automatically or manually (you only need to do this the first time). Notes If your home network router has a ■ Activate the WPS function on your WPS function, you can connect the home network router within the next...
  • Page 48: Activating/Deactivating Wi-Fi

    Home Connect Connecting to the Home Connect app Step 3 If your appliance is connected to your home network, you can connect it to the Home Connect app. Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu. ~ Page 46 Make sure that you have opened the Home Connect app and are logged in.
  • Page 49: Resetting Your Network Settings

    Home Connect If you want to operate your Notes Note: appliance via the Home Connect app If you connect to your home network, ■ again, you will need to reconnect it to Wi-Fi is activated automatically. your home network and to the If Wi-Fi is activated, the appliance will ■...
  • Page 50: Information On Data Protection

    (initial registration): A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at Unique appliance identification ■ www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com (consisting of appliance codes as among the additional documents on the well as the MAC address of the product page for your appliance.
  • Page 51: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Appliance settings S ettings 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 52: Sensors

    Sensors Dosing recommendation Sensors The dosing recommendation indicates a A utomatic 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 53: 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 54: Detergent Drawer And Housing

    Cleaning and maintenance Detergent drawer and housing 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 Take the drain hose out of the upwards from below with your finger.
  • Page 55: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance To prevent unused detergent Note: Then clean the filter: from flowing straight into the drain Disconnect the hose from the tap. during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of Clean the filter with a small brush. water into compartment II and start the Drain programme.
  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 programme.
  • Page 58: 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 59 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 60: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service I f 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 61: Consumption Rates

    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) Programme Load Energy Water Programme consumption*...
  • Page 62: 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 63: Aqua-Stop Warranty

    Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty O nly 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 64 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 *9001345437* 9001345437 (9801)

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