Siemens wm16s493gb Operating Instructions Manual

Intended use
Your washing machine
Congratulations You have opted for a modern, high quality J for use in the household only,
domestic appliance manufactured by Siemens. The washing
J for the washing of machine washable textiles
machine is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.
in a detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly
J to be operated with cold drinking water and
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
Contents
machine!
Page
- Keep pets away from the washing machine!
J Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
J Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
J Set and adjust programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
J Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
J After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Individual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J 5
J Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
J Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
J Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
J Information on the display panel . . . . . . . . . . 8
J Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
J What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
J Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programmes
J Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Detailed programme overview > Page 7.
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
irrespective of the selected programme and programme
progress.
Cottons/Coloureds . Hard wearing textiles
Coloureds eco . . . . . Hard wearing textiles
Easy Care . . . . . . . . easy care textiles
Protection of the environment/
Mixed Fabrics . . . . . different types of washing
Conservation tips
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular Delicate/Silk . . . . . . . delicate washable textiles
programme.
u Wool . . . . . . . . . . hand /machine washable wool
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
Rinse . . . . . . . . . . . . extra rinse with spin
- Instead of Cottons/Coloureds 90 °C programme, select
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . extra spin with selectable spin speed
Coloureds eco 60 °C and additional function Intensive Wash.
Empty . . . . . . . . . . . . the rinsing water with D
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy
(Rinse stop = without final spin)
consumption.
- Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions Rapid 15' . . . . . . . . . short programme
and water hardness. Outdoor Wear . . . . . weather, sport and outdoor textiles
- If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed Shirts/Blouses . . . . . non iron shirts
according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
Lingerie . . . . . . . . . . lingerie programme
Curtains . . . . . . . . . . curtains programme
Easy Care Dark . . . . dark textiles
Before washing for the first time,
Preparation
wash once without any washing -> Page 6.
Sorting and inserting the washing
Correct installation according to separate
Installation instructions.
Follow manufacturer's care information!
According to the information on the care labels.
Checking the machine According to type; colour; soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed maximum load -> Page 7.
- Never switch on a damaged machine!
Follow Important instructions -> Page 6!
- Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing! Close the washing machine
Insert mains plug door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the
loading door and rubber seal.
With dry hands only!
Add detergent and care product
Take hold of the plug only!
Turn on the tap
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent: Pour liquid detergent into
the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: Caution when opening the detergent drawer!
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), Page 6.
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner
II Main wash: Detergent, water softener, bleach, stain remover
with water. Prevents blockage of the overflow.
2 Care products: Fabric softener, impregnating agent
I Prewash: Detergent, starch
Set and adjust programme
For additional functions and option
buttons see individual settings ->
Programme selector Display panel/ Additional Start/
Option buttons functions Pause
All buttons are sensitive,
they only need to be
touched gently!
Select Start/Pause
Programme selector for
Å - 90 Temp.
Select the temperature (Å = cold)
switching the machine on
and off and for selecting
D - 1600* rpm. Select the spin speed (* depending on model)
the programme. Can be or D (Rinse hold = without final spin)
rotated in either direction.
Finish in
1 - 24h Programme ends in ...
Status displays Programme progress displays:
Q K B -0- Washing, Rinse, Spin, End
Washing
Removing washing
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
If D (Rinse stop = without final spin) is active:
Set programme selector to Empty or Spin.
Select Start/Pause.
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Detergent container
Turn off tap
The washing machine door
Information on Aqua Stop
-> Installation instructions -> Page 7.
Fascia
Switch off
Meter accordingly: Door handle
Set programme selector to Off.
End of programme when ...
... Start/Pause flashes.
1
Change programme ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
3
- Reselect programme.
Page 5.
- Select Start/Pause.
... or terminate
Programmes with high temperature:
2
- Cool washing: Select Rinse.
- Select Start/Pause.
Service flap
Programmes at lower temperature:
- Select Spin or Empty .
- Select Start/Pause.
Washing
Individual settings Important information
Protecting the washing and the machine
F F Option buttons
- Empty pockets.
You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected
- Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
programme is running. Effects dependent on the programme progress.
- Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
Temp.
- Close zips, button up covers.
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature
- Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
which can be selected depends on the set programme.
- Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
rpm
Before washing for the first time,
You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected
depends on the set programme. Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill the appliance with
approx.1 litre of water and then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II.
Finish in
Set the Easy Care 60 °C programme and select Start/Pause. At the end of the programme set
The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme. The programme
the programme selector to Off.
start can be delayed before the programme begins. The Finish in time can be set in
Washing with different degrees of soiling
hour steps up to maximum 24h. Keep pressing the Finish in button until the required number
of hours is indicated (h=hour). Select Start/Pause.
F F Additional functions
see also programme overview Light
Intensive Wash Extend the washing time for a more intensive washing of heavily
soiled items.
heavy
Prewash For heavily soiled washing. Prewash at max. 30 °C.
Less Ironing Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final Soaking
spin - residual moisture in the washing increased slightly. Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Extra Rinse Additional rinse cycle, extended washing time. For areas with Set Cottons/Coloureds 30 °C programme and select Start/Pause. After approx. 10 minutes
very soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing result. select Start/Pause. After the required soaking time reselect Start/Pause, if the programme is
to be continued or change the programme.
F F Start/Pause
Starching
For starting or interrupting the programme.
F F Signal Dissolve an amount of starch for approx. 15 litres of water according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Set programme selector to Rinse, set spin speed and select Start/Pause. As
1. Start signal mode
soon as water runs in: Pour the starch solution into dispenser I.
Dyeing/Bleaching
Do not dye/bleach washing in the washing machine.
Set to d +
1 step to right keep selected 1 step to right release
Insert for liquid detergent
and
Button signals Information signals
2. Set volume for ...
3
3
direct
Set volume * 1 step to right Set volume * Set to d
* If required, select repeatedly * If required, select repeatedly
Wash new items separately.
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Intensive Wash additional function.
Load less washing. Prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Intensive Wash additional function.
Load washing of the same colour
Washing should not be treated with fabric softener
depending on model
Position insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
- Completely remove the detergent drawer > Page 8.
- Push insert forwards.
Do not use insert (push up):
- for gelatinous detergents and washing powders;
- for programmes with Prewash and Finish in option.