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Washing machine WM16W549DN siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome Register your product online...
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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.
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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Operating the appliance..38 Faults and what to do about them..48 Preparing the washing machine . . . 38 Emergency release....48 Switching on the appliance/ selecting a programme .
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. T he 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 The mains plug must be Warning ■ freely accessible at all times. Risk of fire/material damage/ If this is not possible, in damage to the appliance! order to comply with the The use of extension cords or relevant safety regulations, a power strips may result in fire switch (all pole due to overheating or short...
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Safety instructions If the water hoses are altered Warning ■ or damaged, this may result Risk of injury! in material damage or The appliance is very heavy. ■ damage to the appliance. Lifting it may result in injury. The water hoses must not be Do not lift the appliance on kinked, crushed, altered or your own.
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 Risk 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 26 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...
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 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.
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 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".
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 39 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel P Child lock (w 3 sec.) ( Main switch to prevent the set functions from for switching the washing machine being changed accidentally: on and off: Press and hold the Ready in (5) Press the # button.
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Further information Stains (Anti-Stain System ã) ð ý â ì ~ Page 37 Programme progress: Prewash Washing ¼ Rinse ¬ Spin - 0 - Programme end Default programme settings: ( Temperature in °C Programme end during Rinse Ž...
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 28 – 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 –...
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 (, Prewash (!), Power rinse (¾), Less ironing (æ) Max. 2 kg Delicate / Silk For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Drum clean 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer 80, 90 °C tub, e.g. before running the first wash cycle, if washing frequently 1200 rpm at a low temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non-use.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Outdoor / Waterproofing Max. 1 kg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated Ž - 40 °C weatherproof and outdoor clothing or water-resistant fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Select a programme. ecoPerfect ¦, speedPerfect (, Add special detergent for outdoor clothing to compartment Power rinse (¾),...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Curtains Max. 3.5 kg 3.5 kg heavy curtains or 25 - 30 m² lightweight drapes Ž - 40 °C Notes $, 0 - 800 rpm Shorter rinse and final spin cycles. ■ ecoPerfect ¦, speedPerfect (, Use a detergent that is suitable for machine-washing ■...
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Shirts / Business Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres Ž - 60 °C or blended fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Notes ecoPerfect ¦, speedPerfect (, Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the Less ■...
Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that has been selected. settings 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 selecting the programme.
Programme default settings Ready in After starting the programme, you can add or remove laundry if necessary. ~ Page 41 Before starting the programme, you can preselect the programme end ("Ready in" time) in hourly increments (h = hour) up to a maximum of 24 hours.
Additional programme settings Less ironing Additional programme (æ) settings Reduces creasing thanks to a special spin sequence followed by fluffing and 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 reduced spin speed.
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 ■...
Operating the appliance Unfold presorted laundry items and Filling place them in the drum. Warning Make sure that no items of laundry Eye/skin irritation! are trapped between the door and the rubber seal, and close the door. Detergents and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine is in operation.
Operating the appliance Position the measuring aid for dosing Select additional programme the correct amount of liquid detergent: settings Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the By selecting additional settings, you can drawer. better adapt the washing process to Slide the measuring aid forwards, your items of laundry.
Operating the appliance Child lock Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ (w 3 sec.) long when adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak out. You can lock the washing machine to For safety reasons, the door remains prevent the functions you have set from ■...
Appliance settings Programme end during rinse Always wait until the programme ■ ends, as the appliance could still be hold locked. Then switch the appliance on and wait for it to unlock. In the display panel, $ flashes, and the If the display panel goes off at the preset spin speed and remaining ■...
Appliance settings Activating the setting mode Switching the drum-care information signal on/off Press the # button. The appliance is switched on and depending on the model the Cottons programme is shown at With the programme selector in position position 1. 5, press the Ready in + or - button to Press the Temperature button and, switch the Drum clean information...
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...
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto the guide panel pin). Push in the detergent drawer. Wipe the housing and the control ■ panel with a soft, damp cloth. Leave the detergent drawer open Note: Remove the detergent residue ■...
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 Place the service flap back on, lock it into place, and close it.
Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon Then clean the filter: Disconnect the hose from the tap. is blocked Clean the filter with a small brush. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully remove the drain hose;...
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 from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ machine. Tighten the screw fitting on the supply 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 Odours in the washing Run the Drum clean or Cottons90 °C programme without laundry. machine. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e contact customer services. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
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 (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...
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 *9001001967* 9001001967 (9708)