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Washing machine WMH6Y899DN 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 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 If using a residual current Warning ■ circuit breaker, only use one Risk of injury/material that bears the following damage/damage to the mark: z. The presence of appliance! this mark is the only way to The appliance may vibrate or ■...
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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 Never take hold of the mains Caution! ■ plug with wet hands. Material damage/damage to When removing the mains the appliance ■ plug from the socket, always If the amount of laundry in ■ take hold of the plug itself the appliance exceeds its and never the mains cable, maximum load capacity, it...
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Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance! The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
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 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 display segments are Dispose of packaging in an visible, the higher the respective...
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 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 The mains plug can be accessed at ■ all times. If this is not possible, in order to comply with the relevant Warning safety regulations, a switch (2-pole Danger of death! switch-off) must be built into the There is a risk of electric shock if you permanent installation in accordance touch live components.
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 Plug into the mains. Open the washing Sort the laundry. To switch on, press Turn on the tap. machine door.
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 Service flap Detergent drawer with illuminated displays for the i-Dos dispenser on the drawer handle...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Buttons Appliance settings Note: (except for the main switch) and only (á 3 sec.) for changing the need to be pressed lightly. appliance settings, e.g. button signals, an overview of all selectable Main switch To switch the appliance on/off: settings that can be selected...
Getting to know the appliance The Remote start } button releases the appliance so that the programme can be started remotely 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...
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Getting to know the appliance Use the i-Dos button to select the Appliance settings (á 3 sec.) buttons dispenser and the dosage quantity selected Press the i-Dos button. Change the appliance setting: e.g. volume of the end signal ~ Page 56 Use the buttons below the two left-hand arrows to select the required dispenser, Using the buttons under the two left-...
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 30 – 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/instructions Settings Name of the programme Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Easy-Care Max. 4 kg Textiles made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics ¯ - 60 °C 0-1200** rpm ¦, (, ã, !, l, Ã, æ, õ, $, ç Detergent è, fabric softener è Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Super 15’/30’ * Max. 2 / 3,5 kg Extra-short programme of approx. 15 / 30 minutes, suitable for ¯ - 40 °C small items of lightly soiled laundry 0-1200** rpm The Super 15’ programme is run for the speedPerfect ( Note: .
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Shirts / Business Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or ¯ - 60 °C blended fabrics 0-800** rpm Notes ¦, (, ã, !, l, Ã, æ, õ, Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the ■...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Rinse * Rinse Plus with spin 0-1600** rpm Ã, l, $, æ Detergent -, fabric softener è Spin * Extra spin with selectable speed 0-1600** rpm æ Detergent -, fabric softener - Drain * For the rinsing water, e.g.
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Sport * Max. 2 kg Sportswear and leisurewear made from microfibre fabrics ¯-40 °C Notes 0-800** rpm Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. ■ ¦, (, ã, !, l, Ã, æ, õ, Before washing, clean the detergent drawer thoroughly (manual ■...
Programme default settings Ready in Programme default settings The programme duration is shown after selecting the programme. T he programme default 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 main menu after Before starting the programme, you selecting the programme.
Additional programme settings/options Prewash * Additional programme settings/options Settings that can be selected: (* depending on the on – off model) For heavily soiled laundry. T he settings/options that are available Notes 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 / o p t i o n s depend on the model.
Additional programme settings/options Water Plus * Press the Ü button after approx. 10 minutes. The laundry remains in (¾) the soaking solution. Leave the laundry to soak for as long Settings that can be selected: as required, then either press the Ü on –...
Additional programme settings/options Stains * The treatment of two stains explained in the following example: Blood In total, there are 16 different types of Blood is first “dissolved” in cold water, stain to choose from. then the selected wash programme starts.
Press the # button. The appliance is settings for each washing cycle. switched on. To do this, repeatedly press the The Siemens logo appears on the corresponding button until the required display and all indicator lamps light up. setting is displayed. ~ Page 31 The Cottons programme set at the factory is then always displayed.
Additional programme settings/options load. ~ Page 39 Wait until the Siemens logo no longer ■ appears before adding laundry. The load screen appears when the Placing laundry into the drum ■...
Operating the appliance Start the programme Note: Foam detection If Foam has been detected also Make sure that no items of laundry are appears on the display panel, the trapped between the door and the washing machine has detected too rubber seal, and close the door.
Operating the appliance Adding laundry Cancel the programme After starting the programme, you can For programmes at high temperatures: add or remove laundry if necessary. Press the Ü button. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse. Press the Ü button to do this. Press the Ü...
Operating the appliance Removing laundry/switching off the appliance Open the loading door and remove the laundry. Follow the information on the display panel. Press the # button. The appliance is switched off. Turn off the tap. Not required for AquaStop Note: models.
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 The dosage strength has been preset to following indicates that the detergent low (lightly soiled laundry) for drawer is closed completely: detergent ô and to medium (medium level of softness) for fabric softener i. It The corresponding illuminated ■...
Intelligent dosing system Base dosage Set the basic detergent dosage according to the detergent's packaging label. Take your water hardness into The basic dosages are: consideration when doing so. For detergents – based on the Select the basic fabric softener dosage ■...
Intelligent dosing system The i-Dos ô dispenser is Caution! ■ automatically deactivated if Damage to the appliance detergent dosing is activated for the Cleaning agents and agents for i-Dos iIô dispenser. pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, The settings for this programme are prewash sprays, etc.) may cause saved until they are changed.
Home Connect Notes Home Connect Please observe the safety ■ precautions in this instruction T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can manual and make sure that these H o m e C o n n e c t be remotely controlled using a mobile are complied with even when device.
Home Connect Connecting to the home network and the Home Connect app Connect your appliance to the home network automatically or manually (you only need to do this the first time). Notes If your home network router has a ■ Activate the WPS function on your WPS function, you can connect the home network router within the next...
Home Connect Connecting to the Home Connect app Step 3 If your appliance is connected to your home network, you can connect it to the Home Connect app. Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu. ~ Page 51 Make sure that you have opened the Home Connect app and are logged in.
Home Connect If you want to operate your Notes Note: appliance via the Home Connect app If you connect to your home network, ■ again, you will need to reconnect it to Wi-Fi is activated automatically. your home network and to the If Wi-Fi is activated, the appliance will ■...
(initial registration): A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at Unique appliance identification ■ www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com (consisting of appliance codes as among the additional documents on the well as the MAC address of the product page for your appliance.
Appliance settings Basic dosage: ■ Appliance settings i-Dos ô Basic 10 ml – 200 ml Y ou can change the following appliance Set the basic dosage in accordance A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s settings: with the recommendation of the detergent manufacturer.
Sensors Dosing recommendation Sensors The dosing recommendation indicates a A utomatic load sensing recommended detergent dosage as a S e n s o r s percentage, depending on the selected Depending on the type of fabric and programme and the detected load. The load, the automatic load sensing indicated % refers to the dosing function optimally adjusts the water...
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 Filter in the water supply blocked First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Empty). To prevent unused detergent Note: Press the Ü button. Allow the from flowing straight into the drain programme to run for approximately during the next wash, pour 1 litre of 40 seconds.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy Top up the i-Dos iIô, ô The i-Dos dispensers are below the minimum fill level; top up ~ Page 47. container i-Dos iIô, i-Dos ô Set i-Dos iIô, i-Dos ô to Off. error;...
Faults and what to do about them. Display Cause/remedy Remote start selected. Off: Wi-Fi is switched off and the appliance is not connected to your home network. Flashing: The appliance is trying to connect to your home network. Lit: Wi-Fi is switched on and the appliance is connected to your home network. Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait for five seconds and then switch it on again.
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water is not visible in the Not a fault – the water is below the visible area. drum. The spin result is not Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Loud noises, vibrations Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. ~ Page 20 ■ and machine "wandering" Are the appliance's feet secured? Secure the appliance's feet. ■ during the spin cycle. ~ Page 20 Have the transport locks been removed? Remove the transport locks.
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 Regulation (EU) no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature 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 *9001269141* 9001269141 (9806)