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Washing machine WM16W760ME 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..37 Faults and what to do about them..48 Preparing the washing machine . . . 37 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 Warning Cleaning/Maintenance Eye/skin irritation! Warning Detergent and care products Risk of death! may spray out if the detergent The appliance is powered by drawer is opened while the electricity. There is a risk of appliance is in operation. electric shock if you come into Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if 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 ■...
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 using the appliance 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 Preparatory work: Turn off the tap. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: ~ Page 47; Cleaning and maintenance – filter in the water Before switching on the appliance supply blocked again: Disconnect the washing machine from the mains.
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: To do so, press the Finish in Press the # button.
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Default programme settings: ( Temperature in °C Ž - 90 (Ž = cold) Spin speed in rpm, ■ $, 0 - 1600*; * Max. spin speed, depending on the selected programme and model, 0 = no spin cycle, draining only ■...
Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Automatic switch-off of the appliance: sensoFresh Intensity î Ù Ú ~ Page 37 On OFF ~ Page 13, ~ Page 43 Programme progress: Active oxygen phase î Prewash Wash ¼ Rinse õ...
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 29 – 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/Instructions Settings Name of the programme Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Ñ Mixed Fabrics Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C $, 0 - 1600** rpm ecoPerfect ¦, speedPerfect G, Prewash !, Extra Rinse l, Less Ironing æ Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings sensoFresh î Max. 1 kg Mixed load of cottons, synthetic fabrics, silk, satin, wool; programme suitable for removing odours, e.g. the smell of cigarettes and kitchen odours ~ Page 35 sensoFresh Intensity î Ù, Ú Notes Observe max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings j Dark wash / Jeans 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, Less Ironing æ...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings *** K 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 the ■...
Overview of programmes sensoFresh î Starching sensoFresh î is an innovative Laundry should not be treated Note: programme that is designed to refresh with fabric softener. laundry and remove odours (e.g. the smell of cigarettes and kitchen odours). Liquid starch can be used to stiffen Sweaty fabrics must be washed.
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 (Finish in 5) selecting the programme.
Additional programme settings After starting the programme, you can Less Ironing æ add or remove laundry if necessary. Reduces creasing thanks to a special ~ Page 41 spin sequence followed by fluffing and reduced spin speed. The washing's residual moisture Note: is increased.
Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance/ Placing laundry into the drum selecting a programme Warning Press the # button. The appliance is Danger of death! switched on. Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, The Î Cottons programme set at the e.g.
Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pre- treating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause Measuring aid A For liquid detergent damage if they come into contact with Compartment II Detergent for the the surfaces of the washing machine.
Operating the appliance Start the programme For models without a measuring aid, pour the liquid detergent into the Press the Ü button. The indicator lamp appropriate dispenser and place it in lights up and the programme starts. the drum. The display panel shows the "Ready in" Change the programme time while the programme is running or the programme length and the...
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 ■...
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 q laundry. Rinse . Press the # button. The appliance is Press the Ü...
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 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 Detergent drawer and housing panel If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Wipe the housing and the control ■ Pull out the detergent drawer. Press panel with a soft, damp cloth. down the insert and fully remove the 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 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). Press the Ü button. Allow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds. Press the # button.
Faults and what to do about them. Caution! Faults and what to do Water damage about them. Any escaping water may cause water damage. E mergency release Do not open the washing machine door 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 . if water can be seen through the glass.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Indicator/symbol 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 Water remaining in the Not a fault – the effectiveness of the care product is not affected. ■ care product Clean the insert if necessary. ■ compartment i . Odours in the washing Run the ä...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedy - P - appears on the The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door ■ display panel when the immediately, if necessary. cycle is paused. Press the Ü button to resume the programme. ■...
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 *9001168740* 9001168740 (9709)