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Environmental 

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Environmental protection

Packaging/used appliance

Tips on economical use

Always fill the appliance with the 

maximum amount of laundry for the 

relevant programme.

Overview of programmes 

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Wash normally soiled laundry 

without a prewash.

Save energy and detergent when 

washing lightly and normally soiled 

laundry. 

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The selectable temperatures apply 

to the care labels on the textiles. The 

temperatures in the machine may 

deviate from this so that you get the 

optimum mix of energy-saving and 

washing results.

Information on energy and water 

consumption

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The displays provide information 

about the relative level of energy and 

water consumption in the selected 

programmes.

The more indicator lights light up, 

the higher the programme's 

consumption.

This enables you to compare the 

consumption levels of the different 

programmes when choosing your 

programme settings and decide on 

an energy- and water-saving 

programme setting.

Energy-saving mode

: The display 

panel lighting goes out after a few 

minutes and the 

Ü

 button flashes. 

Press 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 

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 function 

on/off

If the laundry is subsequently dried 

in a tumble dryer, select the spin 

speed according to the tumble dryer 

manufacturer's instructions.

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Dispose of packaging in an 

environmentally-responsible 

manner. 

This appliance is labelled in 

accordance with European 

Directive 2012/19/EU 

concerning used electrical and 

electronic appliances (waste 

electrical and electronic 

equipment - WEEE).

The guideline determines the 

framework for the return and 

recycling of used appliances 

as applicable throughout the 

EU.

Summary of Contents for WM16W790

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Page 2: ...e 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 This...

Page 3: ...ks 16 Hose and cable lengths 17 Water inlet 18 Water outlet 19 Levelling 20 Electrical connection 20 Before using the appliance for the first time 21 Transportation 22 Y Main points in brief 23 Getting to know the appliance 24 Washing machine 24 Control panel 25 Display panel 26 Z Laundry 27 Prepare the laundry 27 Sorting laundry 27 C Detergent 28 Correct selection of detergent 28 Saving energy an...

Page 4: ...utomatic switch off 42 Switching the drum care information signal on off 42 Exiting setting mode 42 H Sensors 42 Automatic load sensing 42 Unbalanced load detection system 42 AquaSensor 42 2 Cleaning and maintenance 43 Machine housing control panel 43 Drum 43 Descaling 43 Detergent drawer and housing 44 The drain pump is blocked emergency draining 44 The drain hose at the siphon is blocked 45 Filt...

Page 5: ... outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance is suitable for operation with cold mains water and commercially available detergents and care products must be suitable for use in washing machines This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level Before you switch on the appliance Check that there is no visible damage to the ...

Page 6: ... by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance Children must not play with this appliance Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance Do not lea...

Page 7: ... or care products Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Installation Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance is not installed properly this may lead to a dangerous situation Make sure that The mains voltage on your power socket matches the rated voltage specified on the appliance identification plate The connected loads ...

Page 8: ...tion potentially resulting in injury or material damage Place the appliance on a clean even solid surface and using a spirit level to guide you level it with the screw in feet Riskofinjury materialdamage damagetotheappliance If you take hold of any of the appliance s protruding parts e g the appliance door in order to lift or move it these parts may break off and cause injury Do not take hold of a...

Page 9: ...heappliance The use of hoses supplied by other brands to connect to the water supply may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Use the hoses supplied with the appliance or genuine spare part hoses only Materialdamage damagetotheappliance The appliance is secured for transportation by transport locking devices If the transport locking devices are not removed before the appliance is o...

Page 10: ...he appliance door when it is open Riskofinjury If you climb onto the appliance the worktop may break which may result in injury Do not climb onto the appliance Riskofinjury If you reach into the drum while it is still rotating you risk injuring your hands Wait until the drum has stopped rotating Warning Risk of scalding When washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you come into...

Page 11: ...agent into the appliance this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Use detergents care products cleaning agents and softeners in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Cleaning Maintenance Warning Danger of death The appliance is powered by electricity There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components Therefore please note Switch off the ap...

Page 12: ...e 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 Caution Material damage damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry e g stain removers prewash sprays etc may cause damage if they come into contact...

Page 13: ... programmes when choosing your programme settings and decide on an energy and water saving programme setting Energy saving mode The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and the Ü button flashes Press 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 aut...

Page 14: ...required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon Useful tools Spirit level for aligning Spanner with WAF13 for loosening the transport braces and WAF17 for aligning the appliance feet 3 Mains cable 0 Bag Installation and operating instructions Customer services location directory Warranty Cover caps for openings after the transport braces have been removed Adaptor with sealing washer from 21 m...

Page 15: ...ure To prevent leaks and water damage you must follow the instructions in this section Notes In addition to the safety information listed here the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements If in doubt have the appliance connected by a specialist Installation surface Note The washing machine be stable so that it does not move around The installation surface must be firm and...

Page 16: ...cks are not removed the drum for example may become damaged when the machine is operated Before using the appliance for the first time make sure that you completely remove all four transport locks Keep the locks in a safe place To prevent transport damage from occurring if the appliance is moved at a later date you must refit the transport locks before transporting the appliance Note Keep the scre...

Page 17: ...re 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 services 00353925 PD FP a FP a FP a FP a FP PD FP a FP a FP ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ... as this could damage it Never unplug the mains plug during operation Observe the following information 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...

Page 21: ...e film 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 Drum Clean î 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 amoun...

Page 22: ...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 23: ... 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 24: ...ow the appliance 24 Getting to know the appliance Gettingtoknowtheappliance Washing machine 6 7 Detergent drawer Page 38 0 Operating display panel 8 Door with door handle 9S Open the door 9T Close the door Service flap ...

Page 25: ...rfect G ecoPerfect Prewash prelav Water Plus extra Ô Easy Iron menos Ø sensoFresh î Ü button for Starting a programme Interrupting a programme e g to add items of laundry Page 40 Cancelling a programme Page 40 H Changing the default programme settings Page 34 Temperature C Spin speed 0 Ready in terminado en em P Childlock w 3s to prevent the set functions from being changed accidentally To do so p...

Page 26: ...n display Further information Ù Ú sensoFresh î Page 36 Programme progress î Active oxygen phase Prewash Wash Rinse 0 Spin 0 Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop P Pause e g to reload laundry Loading 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 pressu...

Page 27: ...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 28 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 28: ...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 29: ...eedPerfect G Prewash prelav Water Plus extra Ô Easy Iron menos Ø ü Cottons Eco ü algodón eco ü algodão eco Hard wearing fabrics heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen Energy optimised washing by reducing the temperature while achieving a comparable washing result for the Cottons programme Note The washing temperature is lower than the selected temperature If you want to achieve a higher wa...

Page 30: ...nking with longer pauses in the programme during which the items rest in the water Notes Wool is of animal origin e g angora alpaca llama sheep Use a detergent that is suitable for machine washing wool Max 2 kg Ž 40 C 0 800 rpm Rinse Spin Empty q 0 p Combined extra programme for rinsing and spinning the laundry and draining the rinsing water Note The Water Plus extra Ô button is activated at the f...

Page 31: ...e e g before using the appliance for the first time if you regularly wash at low temperatures 40 C or lower or if there are odours due to a long absence Notes The Drum Clean î indicator lamp flashes when you use have not used a programme at 60 C or higher for a long time Run the programme without laundry Use washing powder or a detergent containing bleach To prevent foaming only use half the amoun...

Page 32: ...mpreg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane coated weatherproof and outdoor clothing or water resistant fabrics 1 Select a programme 2 Add special detergent for outdoor clothing to compartment II 3 Add a waterproofing agent max 170 ml to compartment i 4 Press the Ü button After treat the laundry in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Notes Use a special detergent suitable fo...

Page 33: ... Use special detergent suitable for machine washing add the correct dosage to compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener Before washing clean the detergent drawer thoroughly all compartments to remove fabric softener residue Max 2 kg Ž 40 C 0 800 rpm ecoPerfect speedPerfect G Water Plus extra Ô Shirt Blusiness camisas business...

Page 34: ...cessary Dyeing bleaching Dye should only be used in normal household quantities Salt may damage stainless steel Always follow the dye manufacturer s instructions Do not use the washing machine to bleach clothes Soaking 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Select the Cottons 30 C programme 3 Pour soaking agent detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 4 Press the Ü but...

Page 35: ...ou 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 values are increased using the Ready in button and decreased using the Re...

Page 36: ...g Prewash prelav For heavily soiled laundry Note Pour detergent into compartments I and II Water Plus extra Ô Higher water level and additional rinse cycle for particularly sensitive skin and or for areas with very soft water Easy Iron menos Ø Reduces creasing thanks to a special spin sequence followed by fluffing and reduced spin speed Note The washing s residual moisture is increased sensoFresh ...

Page 37: ...switching on the appliance after opening and closing the door and after starting the programme The light switches off automatically Placing laundry into the drum Warning Danger of death Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents e g stain remover cleaning solvent may cause an explosion after being loaded into the washing machine Hand rinse these items of laundry thoroug...

Page 38: ...ontact with detergents or care products If accidentally swallowed seek medical advice Note Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with a little water This prevents blockages in the washing machine s piping Pour the detergent and care products into the appropriate compartments 1 Pull out the detergent drawer as far as possible 2 Add detergent and or care products 3 Close the detergen...

Page 39: ...he Ü button The indicator lamp lights up and the programme starts The display panel shows the Ready in time while the programme is running or the programme length and the programme progress symbols when the washing programme has started Display panel Page 26 Note Foam detection If the o symbol also lights up in the display panel the washing machine has detected too much foam during the wash progra...

Page 40: ...as follows 1 Press the Ü button 2 Select another programme 3 Press the Ü button The new programme starts from the beginning Note When switching from programmes that use active oxygen to those that do not the door will remain locked for up to 25 minutes until there is no longer any active oxygen in the drum The Ï and î symbols will flash If the symbols are off the door can be opened Cancel the prog...

Page 41: ...lock If the display panel goes off at the end of a programme the energy saving mode is active Press any button to activate the panel Q Appliance settings Appliancesettings You can change the following settings The volume of the buttons and the information signals e g at the end of the programme Select deselect the appliance s automatic switch off function Page 13 Switch the drum care information s...

Page 42: ... settings will take effect the next time the washing machine is switched on H Sensors SensorsAutomatic load sensing Depending on the type of fabric and load the automatic load sensing function optimally adjusts the water consumption and programme duration in each programme Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distributi...

Page 43: ...s Notes Ensure the room in which the washing machine is set up is well ventilated Leave the door and detergent dispenser tray open slightly when the washing machine is not in use Occasionally run a wash using the Cottons 60 C programme and powder detergent Machine housing control panel Wipe the housing and the control panel with a soft damp cloth Remove the detergent residue immediately Do not cle...

Page 44: ...k 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 scalded Allow the water to cool down 1 Turn off the tap so that no more water can flow in and has to be drained via the drain pump 2 Switch off the appliance Pull out the mains plug 3 Open and remove the service flap 4 Take the drain hose out of the retainer Remove the se...

Page 45: ... the connection point using the hose clamp Filter in the water supply blocked First reduce the water pressure in the supply hose 1 Turn off the tap 2 Select any programme except Rinse Spin Empty 3 Press the Ü button Allow the programme 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 ...

Page 46: ...e drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries Do not reach into the drum when it is turning Wait until the drum has stopped turning Warning Irritation of the respiratory tract Any active oxygen that is emitted may irritate the mucosa and cause eyes to water Do not open the door using the emergency release if a programme is running with active oxygen Wait until there is no active oxygen ...

Page 47: ...45 w The childproof lock is activated deactivate it Page 39 o is lit Too much foam has been detected and additional wash cycles have been activated Add less detergent to the next wash cycle with the same load The indicator light for the Drum Clean î programme is flashing Run the Drum Clean î 90 C programme or a 60 C programme with standard washing powder to clean and care for the drum and the oute...

Page 48: ... the programme has started Not a fault the internal motor test may cause the drum to jerk or judder briefly when the wash programme starts The water is not draining Is selected Rinse Stop no final spin Page 40 Clean the drain pump Page 44 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 L...

Page 49: ... been a power failure Have the fuses blown has the circuit breaker tripped Switch on the circuit breaker replace the fuses If the fault occurs repeatedly call the after sales service There are noises after the programme starts sensoFresh î Not a fault the appliance is filled with water to create mist operating noises from the fan and pump can be heard when it is doing this Water stains on dry laun...

Page 50: ...ss the Ü button to resume the programme P and Ï appear on the display panel when the cycle is paused The door is unlocked It is possible to add laundry If you cannot rectify a fault yourself after switching the machine off and then on again or a repair is required Switch off the appliance and pull the mains plug out of the socket Turn off the tap and call the after sales service Faults Cause remed...

Page 51: ...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 52: ... 0 19 kWh 41 l _ h sensoFresh î 1 kg 0 01 kWh 0 l h sensoFresh î î 1 kg 0 02 kWh 0 l _ h HygieneMix î 4 kg 0 61 kWh 44 l 1 _ h Drum Clean î 0 kg 1 41 kWh 27 l 1 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 Delicates Silk 30 30 30 30 Wool 45 45 45 45 Observed values may ...

Page 53: ... bar Power consumption when switched off 0 12 W Power consumption when left on 0 43 W Standard programmes for cottons in accordance with Regulation EU no 1015 2010 Programme temperature Load Approximate programme duration ü Cottons Eco ú 9 kg 4 _ h ü Cottons Eco ú 4 5 kg 4 h ü Cottons Eco û 4 5 kg 4 h Programme setting at maximum speed for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Directive ...

Page 54: ...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 56: ... 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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