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Intended use

Intended use

For private domestic use only.

The washing machine is suitable for 

washing machine-washable fabrics 

and hand-washable wool in 

detergent solution.

To be operated with cold mains 

water and standard detergents and 

care products which are suitable for 

use in washing machines.

When measuring out the amount of 

all detergents, additives, care 

products and cleaning agents, 

always follow the manufacturer's 

instructions.

The washing machine may be used 

by children over the age of 8 years 

and by persons with reduced 

physical, sensory or mental capacity 

or by persons with a lack of 

experience or knowledge if they 

are 

supervised

 or have been 

instructed

 

by a responsible person. 

Children must not carry out any 

cleaning or maintenance work 

without supervision.

Keep children under the age of 3 

years away from the washing 

machine.

This appliance is intended for use up 

to a maximum height of 

4000 metres above sea level.

Keep pets away from the washing 

machine.

Before operating the appliance:

 Read 

the installation and operating 

instructions and all other information 

enclosed with the washing machine, 

and use the machine accordingly. 

Retain the documents for subsequent 

use or for subsequent owners.

Summary of Contents for WM16W468DN

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Page 2: ...If the operating and installation instructions describe different models any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text Read these operating and installation instructions before switching on the washing machine Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Caution...

Page 3: ...ed 19 Ready in 19 Additional programme settings 20 ecoPerfect 20 speedPerfect G 20 Less ironing 20 Power rinse 20 1 Operating the appliance 20 Preparing the washing machine 20 Switching on the appliance selecting a programme 20 Placing laundry into the drum 21 Measure and add detergent and care products 21 Change the programme default settings 22 Select additional programme settings 23 Start the p...

Page 4: ... Energy and water consumption programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes 35 Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics 36 J Technical data 36 5 Positioning and connecting 36 Included with the appliance 36 Safety instructions 37 Installation surface 38 Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor 38 Installation on a platform with drawer 38 Installing the applianc...

Page 5: ...f 8 years and by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed by a responsible person Children must not carry out any cleaning or maintenance work without supervision Keep children under the age of 3 years away from the washing machine This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum h...

Page 6: ...he washing machine If you lean on the washing machine door when it is open the washing machine may tip over and cause injuries Do not lean on the washing machine door when it is open Reaching into the drum when it is turning can cause injuries to hands Do not reach into the drum when it is turning Wait until the drum has stopped turning Warning Risk of scalding When you are washing at high tempera...

Page 7: ...th them or they may pull them over their heads and suffocate Keep packaging film and packaging parts out of the reach of children Warning Risk of poisoning Detergents and care products may be poisonous if consumed Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Warning Eye skin irritation Detergents and care products may cause irritation if they come into contact with the eyes or sk...

Page 8: ...ress any button to activate the lighting Energy saving mode is not activated if a programme is running Automatic switch off If the appliance is not operated for a prolonged period it may automatically switch off before the programme starts and when the programme has ended to save energy Press the main switch again to switch on the appliance Switching the Page 25 function on off If the laundry is s...

Page 9: ... 2 FODFN Sort the laundry Observe the maximum load depending on the model on the display panel Load the laundry Close the door 3 Add detergent If necessary change the default programme settings and or select additional settings Start the programme 4 End of the programme Open the door and remove the laundry To switch off press the button Turn off the tap for models without Aqua Stop ...

Page 10: ...ow the appliance 10 Getting to know the appliance GettingtoknowtheapplianceWashing machine 6 7 Detergent drawer Page 21 0 Operating display panel 8 Door with door handle 9S Open the door 9T Close the door Service flap ...

Page 11: ...nal programme settings Page 20 ecoPerfect speedPerfect G Power rinse Less ironing æ Ü button for Starting a programme Interrupting a programme e g to add items of laundry Page 23 Cancelling a programme Page 24 H Changing the default programme settings Page 19 Temperature C Spin speed 0 Ready in time 5 P Child lock w 3 sec to prevent the set functions from being changed accidentally To do so press ...

Page 12: ...on Programme progress Prewash Washing Rinse 0 Spin 0 Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop P Pause e g to reload laundry Washing machine door Ï lights up The washing machine door can be opened Ï flashes When the programme has started The washing machine door is not closed properly Tap lights up Tap not turned on no water pressure flashes Water pressure too low may increase the programme du...

Page 13: ...items separately Wash new coloured items separately the first time you wash them Soiling Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together Some examples of soiling levels can be found on Page 14 Light Do not prewash select the speedPerfect G setting if necessary Normal Heavy Load less laundry select a programme with prewash Stains Remove pretreat stains while they are fresh Firstly dab with soa...

Page 14: ...ilk or viscose Programme Delicate Silk cold max 40 C Detergent for woollens Suitable for wool Wool programme cold max 40 C Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling you can save energy lower washing temperature and detergent Note When measuring the amount of all detergents additives care products and cleaning agents please always check the manufacturer s instructions and information...

Page 15: ... is lower than the selected temperature If you would like to set a particular washing temperature use the programme without the ecoPerfect setting or if necessary set a higher temperature The speedPerfect G setting is suitable as a short programme for lightly soiled laundry Max 8 kg 5 kg Ž 90 C 1600 rpm ecoPerfect speedPerfect G Less ironing æ Power rinse Easy Care Synthetic or blended fabrics Eas...

Page 16: ...e washing wool Max 2 kg Ž 40 C 800 rpm Empty For the rinsing water e g after the setting Rinse Stop no final spin cycle Rinse Spin Extra rinse spin with speed that can be selected Note The Power rinse button is set by default for this programme If you require a spin cycle only press the button to deactivate the function 1600 rpm Less ironing æ Super 15 Extra short programme of approx 15 minutes su...

Page 17: ...with fabric softener Before washing clean the detergent drawer thoroughly all compartments to remove fabric softener residue Max 1 kg Ž 40 C 800 rpm ecoPerfect speedPerfect G Power rinse Outdoor Membrane coated weatherproof or outdoor clothing and water resistant fabrics Notes Use special detergent suitable for machine washing add the correct dosage to compartment II in accordance with the manufac...

Page 18: ...nue the programme or change the programme Notes Load laundry of the same colour No additional detergent is required the soaking solution is used for washing Duvet Machine washable items stuffed with synthetic fibres such as pillows quilts and bedspreads also suitable for items stuffed with down Note Wash large items separately Use a detergent designed for delicates and follow the instructions on t...

Page 19: ...ramme that has been selected Ready in 5 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 To do this 1 Select a programme The programme duration is displayed for the selected programme e g 2 30 hours minutes 2 Press the Ready in button repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed Note The setting va...

Page 20: ...fluffing and reduced spin speed Note The washing s residual moisture is increased Power rinse Additional rinse cycles depending on programme longer programme duration for particularly sensitive skin and or for areas with very soft water 1 Operating the appliance OperatingtheappliancePreparing the washing machine Note The washing machine must be correctly installed and connected From Page 36 1 Conn...

Page 21: ...e spin cycle Individual laundry items may cause an unbalanced load Observe the maximum specified load Overfilling adversely affects the washing result and promotes creasing 1 Unfold presorted laundry items and place them in the drum 2 Make sure that no items of laundry are trapped between the door and the rubber seal and close the door The Ü button indicator lamp flashes and the programme settings...

Page 22: ...he measuring aid forwards fold it down and click it into place 3 Reinsert the drawer Note Do not use the measuring aid for gel detergents and washing powder or for programmes with prewash or when the Ready in time is selected For models without a measuring aid pour the liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place it in the drum Change the programme default settings You can use or chan...

Page 23: ...to lock the programme to prevent it from being inadvertently adjusted you can select the childproof lock as follows Child lock w 3 sec You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently To do this activate the childproof lock To activate deactivate press and hold the Ready in and buttons at the same time for approx three seconds The w symbol is ...

Page 24: ... the preset spin speed and remaining programme length are displayed for the selected programme Continue the programme by Pressing the Ü button or Changing the spin speed or setting the programme selector to Empty and then pressing the Ü button Programme end 0 and Ï appear in the display panel The Ü button indicator lamp is off Removing laundry switching off the appliance 1 Open the door and remove...

Page 25: ... mode is activated and the preset volume for the information signals appears in the display panel You can now change the settings Changing the signal volume Use the Ready in or button to change the following settings at the corresponding programme selector positions 2 The volume of the information signals and or 3 The volume of the button signals Exit setting mode or Selecting deselecting the appl...

Page 26: ...r The duration and the number of rinse cycles depend on the turbidity of the water 2 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaningandmaintenance Warning Danger of death There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug Warning Risk of poisoning Toxic vapours can be produced by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not us...

Page 27: ...w the manufacturer s instructions for the descaling agent Suitable descalers can be obtained via our website or from customer services Page 34 Detergent drawer and housing If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues 1 Pull out the detergent drawer Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer 2 To remove the insert Push the insert upwards from below with your finger 3...

Page 28: ...the retainer 5 Carefully unscrew the pump cover residual water may leak out Clean the interior pump cover thread and pump housing The impeller in the drain pump must be able to rotate Refit the pump cover and screw it on tightly The handle must be in a vertical position 6 Place the service flap back on lock it into place and close it Note To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the ...

Page 29: ... to run for approximately 40 seconds 4 Press the button The appliance is switched off 5 Pull out the mains plug Then clean the filter 1 Disconnect the hose from the tap Clean the filter with a small brush 2 For standard and Aqua Secure models clean the filter on the rear of the appliance Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance Use pliers to remove the filter and then clean it 3 Connect the ...

Page 30: ...isk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water and laundry If possible leave it to cool down first Warning Risk of injury You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning Do not reach into the drum when it is turning Wait until the drum has stopped turning Caution Water damage Any escaping water may cause water damage Do not open the door if water can be seen throu...

Page 31: ... programme and make your individual settings start the programme lights up Turn on the tap fully Supply hose kinked trapped The water pressure is too low Clean the filter Page 29 E 18 The drain pump is blocked Clean the drain pump Page 28 The drain hose drain pipe is blocked Clean the drain hose at the siphon Page 28 E 23 There is water in the base trough the appliance is leaking Turn off the tap ...

Page 32: ... Is selected Rinse Stop no final spin Page 24 Clean the drain pump Page 28 Clean the drain pipe and or the drain hose Water is not visible in the drum Not a fault the water is below the visible area The spin result is not satisfactory Laundry is wet too damp Not a fault the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed Distribute small ...

Page 33: ...fixed Secure the appliance s feet Page 42 Have the transport braces been removed Remove the transport braces Page 38 The display panel indicator lamps do not work while the appliance is running Has there been a power failure Have the fuses blown Reset replace the fuses If the fault occurs repeatedly call customer services There is detergent residue on the laundry Some phosphate free detergents con...

Page 34: ...ustomer services the product number E no and the production number FD of the appliance You can find this information depending on the model On the inside of the door in the opened service flap and on the rear of the appliance Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us for assistance By doing so you will ensure that the repairs are carried out by trained service personnel using genuine spar...

Page 35: ...60 kWh 45 l 1 h Delicate Silk 30 C 2 kg 0 19 kWh 37 l _ h Wool 30 C 2 kg 0 19 kWh 41 l _ h Programme Approximate information on the residual moisture WM16 WM14 WM12 WM10 Max 1600 rpm Max 1400 rpm Max 1200 rpm Max 1000 rpm Cottons 44 48 53 62 Easy Care 40 40 40 40 Delicate Silk 30 30 30 30 Wool 45 45 45 45 Observed values may deviate from the indicated values due to influence of water pressure hard...

Page 36: ... connecting PositioningandconnectingIncluded with the appliance Note Check the machine for transport damage Never use a damaged machine If you have any complaints contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer services Page 34 Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with the EU directive no 1015 2010 Programme temperature button Load Approximate programme duration ü...

Page 37: ... that there is no risk of tripping Caution Damage to the appliance Frozen hoses may rip burst Do not install the washing machine in areas exposed to frost or outdoors Caution Water damage The connection points for the water supply hose and water drain hose are under high water pressure To prevent leaks and water damage you must follow the instructions in this section Notes In addition to the safet...

Page 38: ...Z 20510 WZ 20520 Installing the appliance in a kitchenette Warning Danger of death There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components Do not remove the appliance covering plate Notes Recess width of 60 cm required Only install the washing machine underneath a continuous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent cabinets Removing the transport locks Caution Damage to the appliance ...

Page 39: ...n place by applying pressure to the snap in hooks Hose and cable lengths Left hand connection Right hand connection Tip The following are available from 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 2 20 m for standard models individual component number for customer serv...

Page 40: ...ten the screw connections by hand If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool pliers the thread may become damaged When connecting to a 21 mm tap first fit an adapter with a sealing washer from 21 mm to 26 4 mm supplied depending on the model Optimum water pressure in the supply network At least 100 kPa 1 bar Maximum 1000 kPa 10 bar When the tap is open the water flow rate is at le...

Page 41: ...lip out Caution Damage to the appliance fabrics If the end of the drain hose is immersed in the drained water water may be sucked back into the appliance and may damage the appliance fabrics Make sure that The plug does not block drainage from the washbasin The end of the drain hose is not immersed in the drained water The water drains away quickly enough Note Do not kink the water drain hose or p...

Page 42: ...and ensure that Notes The mains voltage and voltage indicated on the washing machine rating plate are the same The connected load and fuse required are specified on the rating plate The washing machine is only connected to an alternating current supply via a properly installed earthed socket The mains plug fits the socket The cable cross section is adequate The earthing system is properly installe...

Page 43: ...lm from the control panel 3 Plug in the mains plug 4 Turn on the tap Running the programme without laundry 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Close the door do not load any laundry 3 Set the Cottons 90 C programme 4 Open the detergent drawer 5 Pour approximately 1 litre of water into compartment II 6 Pour standard washing powder into compartment II Note To prevent foaming only use half the amount of dete...

Page 44: ...ergency draining 5 Remove the hoses Fitting the transportation securing means 1 Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place If required use a screwdriver 2 Insert all four sleeves Clip the mains cable securely in the holders Insert the transportation securing bolts and tighten them with a wrench WAF 13 Before switching on the appliance again Notes The transport braces must be removed Pour appr...

Page 45: ...s valid for the service life of the appliance 3 It is a prerequisite of all warranty claims that the appliance with Aqua Stop must have been installed and connected correctly in accordance with our instructions this also includes a correctly fitted Aqua Stop extension genuine accessories Our warranty does not cover defective feed lines or fittings leading to the Aqua Stop connection at the tap 4 A...

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Page 48: ...WXUHG E 6 DXVJHUlWH PE XQGHU 7UDGHPDUN LFHQVH RI 6LHPHQV Repair order and advice in the event of faults You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after sales service directory GB 0344 892 8999 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute ...

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