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Washing machine WM16W640IN siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome Register your product online...
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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.
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 ■...
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine E lectrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they at risk. come into contact with the eyes For appliances that have or skin. reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care life:...
■ washing lightly and normally soiled authorized collection centers for laundry. ~ Page 26 disposal http://www.siemens-home.com/in/ Using the intelligent dosing system ■ preserve.html (i-Dos) to dose your detergent helps See also: you to save detergent and use less Contact No: 180042535287 (toll-free) water.
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Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ consumption: ~ Page 23 The displays provide information about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected programmes. The more indicator lights light up, the higher the programme's consumption. This enables you to compare the consumption levels of the different programmes when choosing your...
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:...
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
Positioning and connecting Levelling Align the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises, vibrations and machine "movement". Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner, by turning it in a clockwise direction. Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level, and adjust it if necessary.
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Grounding Instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Danger of death! Improper connection of the ground may There is a risk of electric shock if you result in electric shock. Have the touch live components. appliance checked by a qualified Never touch or hold the mains plug ■...
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 ■...
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 ■...
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.
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 38 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel X Ü button for: ( Main switch Starting a programme for switching the washing machine ■ Interrupting a programme, e.g. on and off: ■ to add items of laundry Press the # button. ~ Page 39 0 Programme selector Cancelling a programme...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Finish 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 ■...
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Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Switching off the appliance automatically: Programme progress: On OFF ~ Page 8, ~ Page 45 Prewash Washing ¼ Rinse ¬ Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop - P - Pause, e.g.
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 26 – 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 –...
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...
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.
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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 (!), Extra Rinse (l), Easy Iron (æ) Detergent è, fabric softener è Delicates / Silk Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Rinse / Spin Extra rinse/spin with selectable speed Note: . The Extra Rinse (l) button is set by default for this $, 0 - 1600** rpm programme. If you require a spin cycle only, press the button to Easy Iron (æ) deactivate the function.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Jeans / 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 (!), Extra Rinse (l), Easy Iron (æ) Detergent è, fabric softener è...
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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 ■...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** 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. Detergent è, fabric softener è...
Overview of programmes Starching Laundry should not be treated Note: with fabric softener. Switch on the appliance. Select the 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.
Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that has been selected. settings Finish in T he default programme 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 display panel after Before starting the programme, you selecting the programme.
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 27 The following have been preset at the factory: i-Dos ô...
Additional programme settings Extra Rinse Additional programme settings Additional rinse cycles depending on programme, longer programme 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 duration for particularly sensitive skin and/or for areas with very soft water.
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 ■...
Operating the appliance Pressing and holding the buttons Note: automatically runs through the setting values until the last one. Then press the button again and you will be able to change the setting values again. The settings are activated without needing to be confirmed.
Operating the appliance Start the programme the next programme, deactivate the childproof lock. Press the Ü button. The indicator lamp lights up and the programme starts. Adding laundry The display panel shows the "Ready in" After starting the programme, you can time while the programme is running or add or remove laundry if necessary.
Operating the appliance Cancel the programme Wipe the rubber seal dry. ■ For programmes at high temperatures: Press the Ü button. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse. Press the Ü button. For programmes at low temperatures: Press the Ü button. Leave the door and detergent Select Spin or Drain.
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...
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 43 If intelligent dosagei-Dos ô...
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...
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Intelligent dosing system Caution! Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the washing machine. Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the washing machine.
Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Finish 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 ■...
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...
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! ■...
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.
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.
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...
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. ■...
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...
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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 ■...
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.
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*...
Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes 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...
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...
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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 *9001376359* 9001376359 (9802)