Siemens WM16W690EE Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WM16W690EE siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome Register your product online...
  • Page 2 Your new washing machine Note/tip Information about the optimum use of You have chosen a Siemens washing the appliance/any other useful machine. information. Please take a few minutes to read and 1. 2. 3. / a) b) c) become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine.
  • 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 Appliance settings ..34 Positioning and connecting . . 46 Activating the setting mode ..34 Included with the appliance ..46 Changing the signal volume .
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■ washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent solution. To be operated with cold mains ■...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. E lectrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
  • Page 7: Safety For Children

    Safety instructions Safety for children Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Detergents and care products Danger of death! may be poisonous if If children play with the washing consumed. machine, they may get into life- Keep detergents and care threatening situations or injure products out of the reach of themselves.
  • Page 8: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 12 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 9: 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 10: 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 27 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive P Childlock (w 3s.) 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 (terminado en/em) + and - button ( Main switch for switching the washing machine...
  • Page 12: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel Ready in 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 13: Programme Selector

    Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Switching off the appliance automatically: Programme progress: On OFF ~ Page 8, ~ Page 34 Prewash Washing ¼ Rinse ¬ Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop - P - Pause, e.g.
  • Page 14: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 15 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry speedPerfect G setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 that can be selected suitable.
  • Page 17 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C $, 0 - 1600** rpm ecoPerfect ¦, speedPerfect G, Prewash (prelav. !), Extra Rinse (extra l), Easy-Iron (menos Ø) Detergent è, fabric softener è...
  • Page 18 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Rinse / Spin (q/centrif. 0) Extra rinse/spin with selectable speed Note: . The Extra Rinse (extra l) button is set by default for $, 0 - 1600** rpm this programme. If you require a spin cycle only, press the button Easy-Iron (menos Ø) to deactivate the function.
  • Page 19 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. $, 0 - 1200 rpm ecoPerfect ¦, speedPerfect G, Prewash (prelav. !), Extra Rinse (extra l), Easy-Iron (menos Ø) Detergent è, fabric softener è...
  • Page 20 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 $, 0 - 800 rpm Notes ecoPerfect ¦, speedPerfect G, Use special detergent suitable for machine washing; add ■...
  • Page 21 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Automatic (automático) 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 22: Starching

    Programme default settings Starching Programme default settings Laundry should not be treated Note: with fabric softener. T he default programme settings are Switch on the appliance. 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 Select the Rinse programme.
  • Page 23: Ready In

    Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set After starting the programme, you can depends on the model and programme add or remove laundry if necessary. that has been selected. ~ Page 28 Ready in (terminado en/em) Before starting the programme, you can preselect the programme end ("Ready in"...
  • Page 24: 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 16 The following have been preset at the factory: i-Dos ô...
  • Page 25: Additional Programme Settings

    Additional programme settings Extra Rinse Additional programme (extra l) settings Additional rinse cycle for particularly sensitive skin and/or for areas with very 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 soft water.
  • Page 26: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance The indicator light on the programme Operating the selector lights up and the default programme settings for the selected appliance programme appear in the display panel. P reparing the washing Temperature ■ O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Spin speed machine ■...
  • Page 27: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Unfold presorted laundry items and Change the programme place them in the drum. default settings Make sure that no items of laundry are trapped between the door and You can use the default settings for the rubber seal, and close the door. each washing cycle or change them.
  • Page 28: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance Start the programme The childproof lock remains Note: active, even once the washing machine Press the Ü button. The indicator lamp has been switched off. Before selecting lights up and the programme starts. the next programme, deactivate the childproof lock.
  • Page 29: Cancel The Programme

    Operating the appliance Cancel the programme Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in ■ For programmes at high temperatures: the drum. They may shrink in the Press the Ü button. next wash or discolour another item. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse . Remove any foreign objects from the ■...
  • Page 30: Intelligent Dosing System

    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 31: 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 32 If intelligent dosage i-Dos ô...
  • Page 32: Basic Settings

    Intelligent dosing system Basic settings Select the basic fabric softener dosage according to how soft you would like your laundry to be. The basic dosages are: Changing one basic dosage affects all For detergents – based on the three dosage quantities in the same ■...
  • Page 33 Intelligent dosing system Warning Dosing and adding detergent: Eye/skin irritation! Pull out the detergent drawer. Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine is in operation. Open the drawer carefully. Rinse eyes or skin thoroughly if they come into contact with detergent/care products.
  • Page 34: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Ready in + 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 35: Sensors

    Sensors Sensors Cleaning and maintenance A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s Warning Depending on the type of fabric and C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! load, the automatic load sensing There is a risk of electric shock if you...
  • Page 36: Machine Housing/Control Panel

    Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control i-Dos detergent draw and its panel housing Wipe the housing and the control Emptying the dispensers: ■ panel with a soft, damp cloth. The dispensers have emptying Remove the detergent residue outlets with removable sealing plugs ■...
  • Page 37 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the dispensers/detergent drawer: The detergent drawer can be removed completely to allow you to clean to dispensers after you have emptied them. a) Empty the dispensers before removing the drawer. – Protect the rear drawer connector Only put the drawer handle Note: against water, detergent or fabric-...
  • Page 38: The Drain Pump Is Blocked, Emergency Draining

    Cleaning and maintenance The drain pump is blocked, emergency draining Warning Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperatures, the water gets very hot. If you come into contact with the hot water, you may be Put the service flap back on, lock it into place and close it.
  • Page 39: Filter In The Water Supply Blocked

    Faults and what to do about them. Filter in the water supply Faults and what to do blocked about them. First, reduce the water pressure in the E mergency release supply hose: 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 . Turn off the tap.
  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 the (EU) directive no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature + button Load Approximate programme...
  • Page 46: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting Positioning and connecting I ncluded with the appliance P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g Check the machine for transport Note: damage.
  • Page 47: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting Installation surface Useful tools Spirit level for aligning ■ Spanner with: The washing machine be stable Note: ■ – WAF13 for loosening the so that it does not move around. transport braces, and The installation surface must be firm ■...
  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting Water inlet Optimum water pressure in the supply network Warning At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Danger of death! Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) There is a risk of electric shock if you When the tap is open, the water flow touch live components.
  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Fitting the transportation securing means: E.g. when moving house Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place. Caution! If required, use a screwdriver. Risk of damage to the appliance caused by detergent/fabric softener leaking from the dispensers. Leaking detergent/fabric softener can prevent the appliance from working correctly, e.g.
  • Page 55: 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 56 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 *9001095473* 9001095473 (9709)

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