Siemens WM16Y790AU - User Manual

5 Safety instructions ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched.– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord.– Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only. ã Warning! Risk to children! – Do not leave children unsupervised near the w...

7 Protection of the environment Packaging/Old appliance Hints and tips Ø Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme. Ø Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash. Ø Instead of Cottons 90 °C programme select Cottons 60 °C and eco Perfect ¦ button. Comparable cleaning result...

8 The main points in brief 1 @ @ @ Insert mains plug.Turn the tap on. Open the washing machine door. To switch on, press the # button. Select the programme, e.g. Cottons . 2 @ @ Dosage: 30% ú Please load laundry: max. 8kg Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load. 3 @ @ Dosage...

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10 Detergent drawer Dispenser I Detergent for prewash Dispenser i Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load. Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain remover Dispenser A for dosing liquid detergent (not for all models) For models with insert for liquid detergent: Th...

11 Operating elements/Display elements N L M O P Q R S T O ² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently. i Switch on and off the appliance. Press the # main switch button. j Select a programme. Rotating the in either direction is possible. Programme Overview, refer to ~ Page 22 C...

12 Operating the appliance Before each washing ² – Install and connect washing machine properly . Refer to ~ Page 44 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 54 1. Preparing the washing Sorting the washing according to: Ø Type of fabric/fibre. Ø Colour. Ø Soiling. Ø Follow manufa...

13 2. Preparing the appliance Insert mains plug. Turn on water tap. 3. Selecting a programme and putting the washing in the drum 1. Open the washing machine door. 2. Check whether the drum has been completely emptied. If required, empty. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction. ~ Page 32 3. Pres...

15 – Do not load washing until the main menu for the saved programme is displayed after the Siemens logo. – The load bar progresses as the washing machine is loaded. If the max. load is exceeded, the bar flashes. Do not exceed indicated max. load. Overfilling reduces the washing result and encourage...

17 Select ASR Stain Automatic ã button and select e.g. grass : – Select/deselect stain using displayed buttons. Stain option is immediately active and is indicated on the display panel. – Wait or back by pressing Main menu or ASR Stain Automatic ã button. Ø ß Options . Overview of all options ~ Page...

18 Washing During the wash cycle the programme progress is indicated by a bar on the display panel. The bar progresses in the course of the wash cycle and provides information about the current programme progress.The arrows are switched on and off according to the programme progress. They indicate t...

20 Ø End of programme by Rinse Hold 1. Select Spin (If required, adjust the spin speed) or Drain . 2. Select Start /Reload Ü . End of the programme Finished, remove washing is indicated on the display panel. If Foam has been detected is also indicated on the display panel, the washing machine has de...

21 After washing 1. Open washing machine door and remove washing.. ² – Do not leave any items of washing in the drum. In the next wash they may shrink or discolour something else. – Remove any foreign objects from the drum and the rubber seal – risk of rust. – Leave detergent drawer and door open so...

22 Programme overview The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold . Programme/Type of washing Options/information Name of the programme Brief explanation of the programme and for which textiles it is suitable. max. load selectable temperature as °C selectable spin speeds in rpm, the ma...

26 Starching ² The washing should not be treated with fabric softener.Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Pour starch into the dispenser M according to manufacturer’s specifications (if required clean beforehand). Dyeing/Discolouring Dye in household quantities only. Salt may attack st...

27 Programme settings/options Depending on the programme, you can use the programme options to adjust the washing process even more efficiently to your items of washing. ² – Are active without acknowledgement.– Not retained after appliance is switched off.– Can be selected or deselected or changed d...

30 Consumption values Programme Additonal function Load Energy consumption *** Water *** Programme duration *** Cottons 30 °C * 8 kg 0,33 kWh 58 l 2:17 h Cottons 40 °C * 8 kg 0,87 kWh 57 l 2:27 h Cottons 60 °C * 8 kg 1,47 kWh 57 l 2:27 h Cottons 60 °C Eco Perfect ** 8 kg 0.85 kWh 57 l 3:56 h Cottons...

31 Appliance settings By pressing the Basic Settings 3 sec. buttons, appliance settings can be changed, e.g. button signal.Simultaneously hold down Basic Settings 3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds: Ø If the buttons are held down, the settings automatically run through. Ø Select Setting with the t...

33 Cleaning and maintenance Care and maintenance ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched.Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug! ã Caution! Fire and explosion hazard! If solvent cleaning agents, e.g. petroleum ether, are used in the washin...

34 Cleaning the detergent drawer If it contains detergent or fabric softener residue: 1. Pull out, depress insert, take out drawer all the way. 2. Take out insert: using your finger, press insert upwards. 3. Clean detergent dispenser and insert with water and a brush and dry. 4. Attach insert and lo...

35 4. Take the drainage hose out of the holder. Remove the sealing cap, drain water into a suitable receptacle.Press on sealing cap and insert drainage hose into the holder. Note: Residual water may run out. 5. Carefully unscrew the pump cover. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing ...

36 Filter blocked in water inlet hose First, release water pressure in the supply hose: 1. Turn off the tap! 2. Select any programme (except Spin/Drain). 3. Select Start /Reload Ü . Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds. 4. Press the # button. Appliance is switched off. Pull out the mains plug! 5. ...

38 Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy The door cannot be locked, please open the door again, then close it and select "start/pause". – Washing may be caught. Please open and close washing ma- chine door again and select Start /Reload Ü . – If required, shut washing machine...

41 Customer service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, Faults, what to do? ~ Page 39 , please contact our customer service. We will always finds a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians.Please give customer service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD...

42 Installing the appliance Standard accessories Also required for connection of the water drainage hose to a siphon: 1 hose clip Ø 24–40 mm (DIY store) is also required for connection to a siphon. Connecting the water ~ Page 51 Useful tools: Ø Spirit level for alignment. Ø Socket wrenchsize 13: for...

44 Installation ² Humidity in the drum is caused by the final inspection. Secure installation ã Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may br...

45 ã Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and cause injuries.Do not lift the washing machine by its projecting parts. ã Cauti...

46 Installing the appliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling ã Warning! Washing machine may be damaged!! The washing machine may wander during the spin cycle and topple/fall off the base.Always secure the washing machine feet with fixing brackets.Holding brackets: order no. WMZ 2200, WX 9756, ...

49 Connecting the water ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched.Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve). ² – To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions in this chapter! – Operate the washing machi...

50 on the appliance: for Standard and Aqua-Secure models 2. Carefully turn on the tap and check that the connection points are not leaking. ² Screw connection is under water pipe pressure. Water drainage hose ² – Do not kink or protract the the water supply hose.– Height difference between the place...

51 Drainage into a siphon ã Warning! Water damage possible! If the drainage hose slips off the siphon connection due to high water pressure when draining the washing machine, leaking water may cause damage.Connection point must be secured with hose clip, Ø 24–40 mm (specialist outlet). Connecting Dr...

52 Alignment 1. Loosen lock nut in a clockwise direction with a wrench. 2. Check alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and, if required, correct. Adjust the height by rotating the foot. ² All four feet must be firmly on the floor.The washing machine must not wobble! 3. Tighten the loc...

53 Electrical connection Electrical safety ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched.– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.– Never pull out the mains plug during operation.– Conn...

54 Before the 1st washing The washing machine was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine. ² The washing machine must have been installed and connected properl...

55 Transportation, e.g. if moving house Preparatory work 1. Turn off the tap. 2. Release the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – Filter in the water inlet hose ~ Page 36 3. Drain any residual detergent solution. Maintenance – Drain pump blocked 4. Isolate the washing machine from the po...

56 Index A Alignment, 52Anti-stain system, 27, 29 Aqua-Sensor, 32ASR Stain Automatic, 11, 16 B Basic Settings 3 sec., 11 C Cancelling the programme, 19 Care, 33 Drum, 33Machine housing/Control panel, 33 Changing the programme, 19 Childlock, 18 Cleaning the detergent drawer, 34the filter, 36the sipho...