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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.
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.
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Intelligent dosing system..42 Faults and what to do about them... . . 57 Intelligent dosing system in the detergent drawer ....42 Emergency release.
Intended use Intended use This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e domestic use only. Do not install or operate this ■ appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions.
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. The following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions Warning Installation Risk of suffocation! Warning If allowed to play with the Risk of electric shock/fire/ packaging/plastic film or material damage/damage to packing components, children the appliance! may become caught in these or If the appliance is not installed pull them over their heads and properly, this may lead to a suffocate.
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Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Warning ■ appliance's protruding parts Risk of electric shock/fire/ (e.g. the appliance door) in material damage/damage to order to lift or move it, these the appliance! parts may break off and If the appliance's mains cable is cause injury.
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Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Caution! ■ transportation by transport Material damage/damage to locking devices. If the the appliance transport locking devices are If the water pressure is too ■ not removed before the high or too low, the appliance is operated, this appliance may not be able to may result in damage to the...
Safety instructions If you reach into the drum Operation ■ while it is still rotating, you Warning risk injuring your hands. Risk of explosions/fire! Wait until the drum has Laundry that has been stopped rotating. pretreated with cleaning agents Warning that contain solvents, e.g.
Safety instructions Caution! Cleaning/Maintenance Material damage/damage to Warning the appliance Danger of death! If the amount of laundry in ■ The appliance is powered by the appliance exceeds its electricity. There is a risk of maximum load capacity, it electric shock if you come into may not be able to operate contact with live components.
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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.
Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 27 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected Packaging/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...
Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions Included 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 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".
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 E.g. when moving house Caution! Risk of damage to the appliance caused by detergent/fabric softener leaking from the dispensers. Leaking detergent/fabric softener can Before switching on the appliance prevent the appliance from working again: correctly, e.g. due to damage to the Notes electronics.
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 Washing 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 39 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive P Childlock (w 3 sec.) Note: (except for the main switch) and only Activate/deactivate to prevent the need to be pressed lightly. set functions from being changed accidentally: To do this, press the Ready in (5) ( Main switch To switch the washing machine on...
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Getting to know the appliance h The Remote Start } button enables the programme to be started remotely on the appliance via the Home Connect app. Remote start remains enabled for 24 hours after it has been activated. It is automatically deactivated if you do not start the programme via the Home Connect app during this...
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) End time preselection ■ 1 - 24 h; Programme ends after ... h (h = hours) Basic dosage ■...
Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Water pressure too low (may Programme progress: is flashing increase the programme duration) Prewash Childproof lock: ~ Page 40 Wash ¼ Childproof lock activated Rinse ¬ continuously Spin - 0 - Programme end Childproof lock activated, Programme end with Rinse Stop...
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on – 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 –...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes 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 Name of the programme Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and the fabrics for which it Temperature that can be selected (Ž...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Synthetics Max. 4 kg Items made of synthetic or blended fabrics Ž ... 60 °C $, 0 - 1200 rpm ecoPerfect (¦), speedPerfect (G), Prewash (!), Extra Rinse (l) Detergent è, fabric softener è Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Rinse / Spin / Drain Combined extra programme for rinsing and spinning the laundry, and draining the rinsing water $, 0 - 1600** rpm The Extra Rinse (l) button is activated at the factory Note: .
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Hygiene Max. 6,5 kg Hard-wearing items made of cotton or linen Ž - 60 °C Note: . Particularly suitable for strict hygiene requirements or $, 0 - 1600** rpm particularly sensitive skin thanks to the extended wash cycle at a ecoPerfect (¦), speedPerfect (G), defined temperature, higher water level and extended rinse cycle.
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Auto Soft Max. 3.5 kg Gentler treatment of the laundry; 30 °C the degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically $, 1000 rpm detected, and the washing sequence and intelligent dosing are adjusted accordingly.
Programme default settings Soaking Temperature (°C) Switch on the appliance. Select the Cottons 30 °C Depending on what stage the programme. programme is in, you can change the Use i-Dos to dose your detergent or set temperature before and during the add it to compartment À...
Programme default settings Ready in i-Dos settings Your washing machine has an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and Before starting the programme, you fabric softener. can preselect the programme end ("Ready in" time) in hourly increments (h The washing machine doses your = hour) up to a maximum of 24 hours.
Additional programme settings Prewash Additional programme settings For heavily soiled laundry. 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 Notes which can be selected depending on If intelligent dosage is selected, the...
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. Preparing 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 ■...
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.
Operating the appliance Start the programme Adding laundry Press the Ü button. The indicator lamp After starting the programme, you can lights up and the programme starts. add or remove laundry if necessary. The display panel shows the "Ready in" Press the Ü...
Operating the appliance Cancel the programme Removing laundry/switching off the appliance For programmes at high temperatures: Press the Ü button. Open the door and remove the To cool down laundry: Select Rinse. laundry. Press the Ü button. Press the # button. The appliance is switched off.
Intelligent dosing system Initial use/filling the Intelligent dosing dispensers system Refer to the manufacturer's instructions Intelligent dosing system in when choosing your detergent and I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m fabric softener.
Intelligent dosing system The display flashes if the fill level of ■ the selected intelligent dosing dispenser is below the minimum level. (De)selecting intelligent dosage and adjusting the dosage strength: The intelligent dosages for detergent Close the cover(s). and fabric softener are set at the factory Slowly push the detergent drawer in for programmes in which intelligent completely.
Intelligent dosing system Base dosage Changing the basic dosages: Appliance settings ~ Page 51 The basic dosages are: Dispenser content for For detergents – based on the ■ i-Dos iIô manufacturer’s recommendation for average soiling and the respective Instead of fabric softener, a second water hardness.
Intelligent dosing system Manual dosage Notes When dosing all detergents, ■ In addition to intelligent dosing, you can cleaning aids and cleaning agents, manually add cleaning aids (e.g. always follow the manufacturer's softener, bleach or stain remover) to instructions. compartment À Á, if necessary. If dosing detergent manually, do not ■...
Home Connect Connecting to your home Home Connect network automatically T his appliance is Wi-Fi enabled and can If your router has a WPS function, you H o m e C o n n e c t be controlled remotely via a smartphone can connect the appliance to your home or tablet PC.
Home Connect Connecting to your home Call up the Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone or tablet PC. network manually Connect your smartphone or tablet PC to the HomeConnect Wi-Fi If you have already automatically network and enter the password connected your appliance to your home (key) “HomeConnect”.
Home Connect Updating the software About data protection You can update the Home Connect When your appliance is connected for software on your appliance.Whenever a the first time to a WLAN network, which new update is available, —˜š (update) is connected to the Internet, your will appear on the display panel.
Appliance settings Appliance settings 0 = off, 1 = quiet, You can change the following settings: 2 = medium, A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s 3 = loud, 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 Cleaning the dispensers/detergent drawer: housing The detergent drawer can be removed completely to allow you to Emptying the dispensers: clean to dispensers after you have The dispensers have emptying emptied them. outlets with removable sealing plugs a) Empty the dispensers before at the front.
Cleaning and maintenance – Do not clean the cover in the The drain pump is blocked, dishwasher and do not immerse emergency draining it in water. 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 scalded.
Cleaning and maintenance Refit the pump cover and screw it on Filter in the water supply tightly. The handle must be in a blocked vertical position. First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Empty).
Faults and what to do about them. Caution! Faults and what to do Water damage about them. Any escaping water may cause water damage. Emergency release Do not open the door if water can be 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 . seen through the glass.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Indicator 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 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...
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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 redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection system is active – a rinse cycle has been ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedy There is detergent Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue. ■ residue on the laundry. Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing. ■ - P - appears on the The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door ■...
T e c h n i c a l d a t a 850 x 600 x 600 mm C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s Model: WMH6W6600W (height x width x depth) Grade* Weight: Power consumption 0.80...
Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty Only 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.com *9001143123* 9001143123 (9512)