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WM16XGH1GB

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Page 1: ...B en User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers siemens home bsh group com welcome The future moving in Siemens Home Appliances www devicemanuals eu ...

Page 2: ...dry 37 Preparing the laundry 37 Sorting laundry 38 Degrees of soiling 38 Care symbols on the care labels 38 Detergents and care products 38 Detergent recommendation 39 Detergent dosage 39 Basic operation 40 Switching on the appliance 40 Setting a programme 40 Adjusting the programme set tings 41 Saving the programme settings 41 Loading laundry 41 Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent 42 Use t...

Page 3: ...Descaling 52 Cleaning the drain pump 52 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon 55 Cleaning the water inlet filter 55 Troubleshooting 57 Error code Fault display Sig nal 57 Malfunctions 58 Noise 61 Problem with results 61 Home Connect problem 62 Leakage 63 Odours 63 Emergency release 64 Transportation storage and disposal 64 Removing the appliance 64 Inserting the transit bolts 64 Using the a...

Page 4: ...fe for future reference or for the next owner Check the appliance after unpacking it Do not connect the ap pliance if it has been damaged in transit Intended use Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely Only use this appliance According to this installation and instruction manual For washing machine washable fabrics and hand washable wool in ac...

Page 5: ...r installation is dangerous Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed The installation must have a sufficiently large cross sectio...

Page 6: ...t lift the appliance on your own If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer dryer stack the installed appliance may fall Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the con nection kit from the dryer manufacturer No other installa tion method is permitted Do not install the appliance in a washer dryer stack if the dryer manufacturer does not offer a suitable connection kit Do not...

Page 7: ...y lead to cuts Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the appliance Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance WARNING Risk of electric shock If the appliance or the power cord is damaged this is danger ous Never operate a damaged appliance Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance Al ways unplug the ...

Page 8: ...close WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may breathe in or swallow small parts causing them to suffocate Keep small parts away from children Do not let children play with small parts WARNING Risk of poisoning Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con sumed If accidentally swallowed seek medical advice Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of chil dren WARNING Risk ...

Page 9: ...gh temperatures the detergent solution gets hot Do not touch the hot detergent solution CAUTION Risk of chemical burns If the detergent drawer is opened detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation Rinse eyes and or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products If accidentally swallowed see...

Page 10: ...oisture can cause an electric shock Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays to clean the appliance WARNING Risk of injury The use of non original spare parts and non original accessor ies is dangerous Only use the manufacturer s original spare parts and ori ginal accessories WARNING Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solven...

Page 11: ...he maximum value specified a pressure reducing valve must be installed between the drinking water connection and the hose set of the appliance Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appliance Never kink crush modify or cut through water hoses Only use the water hoses sup plied with the appliance or genu ine spare hoses Never re use water hoses that have bee...

Page 12: ...nt to dry the laundry in a tumble dryer afterwards The drier the laundry the shorter the programme duration when dry ing which in turn reduces energy consumption Wash the laundry without prewash Washing with prewash increases the programme duration and in creases energy and water con sumption The appliance has a continuous automatic load adjustment function Depending on the type of fabric and load...

Page 13: ...d remove the ac cessory from the drum Contents of package After unpacking all parts check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery 1 2 3 4 1 Washing machine 2 Accompanying documents 3 Elbow for fixing the water outlet hose 4 Cover caps Requirements for the installa tion location The appliance may wander when it spins Observe the instructions for the installation location Note Ple...

Page 14: ... residual water may leak out if the appliance is tilted at an angle greater than 40 Tilt the appliance carefully Installation location Requirements On a base Secure the appliance with fixing brackets Page 36 Installation location Requirements On a wooden joist floor Place the appliance on a water resistant wooden board which is screwed tightly to the floor The wooden board should be at least 30 mm...

Page 15: ... out of the holder 4 Remove the four sleeves 5 Put on the four cover caps 6 Press down on the four cover caps Removing the transport struts Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Unscrew and remove the screws in the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver www devicemanuals eu ...

Page 16: ...let and water outlet Connecting the water inlet hose Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely WARNING Risk of electric shock The appliance contains live parts Touching live parts is dangerous Do not immerse the electrical AquaStop valve in water 1 Connect the water inlet hose to a tap 26 4 mm 3 4 min 10 mm 2 Open the water tap carefully and check ...

Page 17: ...w Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance s power cable in a socket nearby The connection details of the appli ance can be found under Tech nical data Page 68 2 Check the mains plug is inserted properly Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and ...

Page 18: ...en Installation and connection 18 In doing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height www devicemanuals eu ...

Page 19: ...parts of your appliance here 1 2 4 7 3 5 9 8 8 6 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Maintenance flap for the drain pump Page 52 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 20 4 Controls Page 20 5 Water outlet hose Page 17 6 Transport struts Page 15 7 Power cord Page 17 8 Transit bolts Page 14 9 Water inlet hose Page 16 www devicemanuals eu ...

Page 20: ...ment II Detergent for main wash Water softener Bleach Stain remover 3 Compartment Fabric softener Liquid starch Waterproofing agent 4 Compartment I Detergent for prewash Hygiene detergent Controls The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 3 3 2 4 1 1 1 Programmes Page 24 2 Programme selector Page 40 3 Buttons Page 32 4 D...

Page 21: ... The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed Buttons Page 32 10 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selected pro gramme in kg 0 1600 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm Buttons Page 32 0 No spin cycle draining only 90 C Temperature Set temperature in C Buttons Page 32 cold Navigation Selecting settings Operating logic Page 34 Other programme set t...

Page 22: ...e Hold is activated Buttons Page 33 Silent Wash Silent Wash is activated Buttons Page 34 Baby food The stain type is activated Blood The stain type is activated Egg The stain type is activated Strawberry The stain type is activated Soil and sand The stain type is activated Grass The stain type is activated Coffee The stain type is activated Cosmetics The stain type is activated Orange The stain ty...

Page 23: ...ome network Home Connect Page 45 Wi Fi The appliance is not connected to your home network Home Connect Page 45 Energy manager The appliance is connected to the smart energy sys tem energy manager Connecting the appliance to the energy manager Page 47 Dosage 50 1 Dosing recommenda tion The recommended dosage for detergent Detergent dosage Page 39 Note The dosing recommendation indicates the load c...

Page 24: ...C Max spin speed rpm 1 varioSpeed stainRemoval System Extra Rinse Rinse Hold Prewash Silent Wash Soaking Water Plus Less Ironing Cottons Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fab rics Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate varioSpeed If varioSpeed is activated the maximum load capacity is reduced to 5 kg 10 90 1600 Cottons Eco Wash hard...

Page 25: ...ing performance meets legal requirements Easy Care Wash items made from synthetic or blended fabrics 4 60 1200 Mixed Fabrics Wash items made from cotton linen or synthetic or blended fab rics Suitable for lightly soiled laundry 4 60 1600 Delicate Silk Wash delicate washable items made from silk viscose and syn thetics Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk Note Wash especially deli...

Page 26: ...drum moves the items very gently with long pauses Use a detergent that is suitable for wool 2 40 800 Others Set additional programmes The additional programmes can be found in this programme overview The selectable programme settings depend on the selected pro gramme Drain Drains the water e g when a pro gramme is cancelled Do not use fabric softener 1600 Rinse Rinses and then spins the laundry an...

Page 27: ...t before washing Use liquid detergent 4 40 1200 Duvet Wash pillows or quilts stuffed with synthetic fibres or down fillings Wash large items separately Use a detergent that is suitable for down or delicates Use sparingly Do not use fabric softener Note To prevent excessive foam ing remove air from laundry items by rolling them up before you wash them 2 5 60 1200 Drum clean Cleaning and caring for ...

Page 28: ...hing powder or a detergent containing bleach Halve the amount of detergent to avoid foaming Do not use fabric softener Do not use liquid detergent or de tergent that is intended for wool lens or delicates Note The drum cleaning indicator will flash to remind you if you have not used a programme at 60 C or higher for a long time Memory Save the programme you require and the customised programme set...

Page 29: ...for outdoor fabrics Do not use fabric softener 2 40 800 powerSpeed 59 Wash items made from cotton linen or synthetic or blended fab rics Suitable for lightly and normally soiled laundry Optimum washing results in under an hour 5 40 1400 Hygiene Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fab rics Suitable for allergy sufferers and for strict hygiene requirements Note Once the set tem...

Page 30: ...gowns 4 90 1600 Shirts Wash non iron shirts and blouses made from cotton linen synthetic fibres or blended fabrics Tip In order to avoid creasing in your laundry you can activate Less Ironing The laundry is only given a short spin and can be removed while still dripping wet Hang out shirts and blouses while they are still dripping wet so that they drip dry Use the Delicate Silk programme to wash s...

Page 31: ...Wash Soaking Water Plus Less Ironing Rapid 15 30 Wash items made from cotton syn thetic or blended fabrics Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry The programme duration is approx 30 minutes If you wish to reduce the pro gramme duration to 15 minutes ac tivate varioSpeed The max imum load is reduced to 2 kg 4 40 1200 1 The specified value is rounded www devicemanuals eu ...

Page 32: ...tivate a short washing pro gramme Note Energy consumption increases The washing result is not affected by this stainRemoval System Multiple selection Select the type of stain The temperature drum movement and soaking time are all adjusted to suit the type of stain Ready In 1 24 hours Set the programme end The programme duration is already included in the set number of hours Once the programme has ...

Page 33: ...is activated and the appli ance has been switched off the childproof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 44 Basic Settings 3 sec Basic settings Page 50 Change the basic settings for the appliance Changing the basic settings Page 50 Options Multiple selection Activate additional programme settings Adjusting additional programme settings Page 41 The additional programme settings can be found...

Page 34: ...g pro gramme In order to reduce creasing in the laundry the spin cycle and the spin speed are adapted The laundry is damp enough after washing that it needs to be hung out on a washing line Operating logic In addition to the actual functions of the buttons on the display you can also use these buttons to select pro gramme settings in the main menu and settings in the sub menus The buttons are then...

Page 35: ...ising yourself with your appliance en 35 If a setting is activated the display shows The selection does not need to be confirmed again The sub menu closes automatically after a few seconds www devicemanuals eu ...

Page 36: ...iquid detergent 00605740 Before using for the first time Prepare the appliance for use Starting an empty washing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor oughly before leaving the factory To remove any residual water run the first wash cycle without any laundry Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Press It may take a few seconds for the appli...

Page 37: ... Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum Remove all items from any pock ets in your laundry before using the appliance To protect your appliance and the laundry prepare the laundry be forehand Empty all pockets Brush sand out of all collars and pockets Close bed covers and cushion covers Close all zips Velcro fasteners hooks and eyes Tie cloth belts and apron strings t...

Page 38: ...w hours Normal Dirt or light stains are visible T shirts shirts or blouses are sweat soaked or have been worn a few times Towels or bedding that has been used for up to one week Heavy Dirt or stains are clearly visible Tea towels baby items or work clothing Care symbols on the care labels The symbols indicate the recommended programme and the numbers in the symbols indicate the maximum recommended...

Page 39: ...Programme Temperature Heat resistant white fabrics made from cotton or linen Standard detergent with op tical brighteners Cottons From cold up to 90 C Coloured fabrics made from linen or cotton Detergent for colours without bleach or optical brighteners Cottons From cold up to 60 C Coloured fabrics made from easy care fibres or synthetic materials Detergent for colours delic ates without optical b...

Page 40: ...urer s packaging Adjust the dosage to the actual load Basic operation You can find out everything you need to know about operating your appli ance here Switching on the appliance Press It may take a few seconds for the appliance to switch on Note The drum is lit up after the door is opened and closed and once the programme has started The light goes out automatically Setting a programme 1 Set the ...

Page 41: ...s Options to call up the sub menu for the additional pro gramme settings 2 Select the programme settings The programme settings are not saved permanently for the pro gramme 3 Press Options to call up the main menu Saving the programme set tings 1 Set the Memory programme 2 Press to call up the sub menu for the memory pro grammes 3 Select a programme 4 Press Main menu to call up the main menu 5 Adj...

Page 42: ...rder the measuring aid as an accessory you must use the measur ing aid 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Press down on the insert and re move the detergent drawer 1 2 3 Insert the measuring aid 4 Insert the detergent drawer Use the measuring aid for li quid detergent To add liquid detergent you can use a measuring aid in the detergent drawer 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Slide the measuring ai...

Page 43: ...drum rotates and load detec tion takes place This can take up to 2 minutes after which water enters the drum a The display shows either the pro gramme duration or the Ready in time Adding laundry Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Press Start Reload The appliance is paused and checks whether it is possible to add or remove laundry 2 Add or...

Page 44: ...hildproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two Child Lock 3 sec buttons for approx 3 seconds a The display shows a The controls are locked a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off Deactivating the childproof lock Requirement To deactivate the childproof l...

Page 45: ...upplied Please also follow the instructions in the Home Connect app Notes Please note the safety precautions in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also ob served when operating the appli ance via the Home Connect app Safety Page 4 Operating the appliance on the ap pliance itself always takes priority During this time it is not possible to operate the appliance using the Home Conne...

Page 46: ... 2 Select Man network log in 3 Select Connect 4 Confirm the message in the dis play a flashes in the display a The appliance now sets up its own Wi Fi network with the name SSID HomeConnect 5 Call up the Wi Fi settings on the mobile device Connect the mobile device to the Home Connect Wi Fi network and enter the password key Home Connect a Your mobile device now connects to the appliance The conne...

Page 47: ... instruction manual for the smart energy system energy man ager 1 Press and hold Remote Start for approx 3 seconds 2 Select energy mngmt 3 Select Connect 4 Confirm the message in the dis play a The appliance is connected to the smart energy system energy man ager a If the appliance has connected to the energy manager successfully the display shows 5 Activate Flex Start if you want the smart energy...

Page 48: ...ed automatic ally when Wi Fi is switched back on Software update Requirement The display shows A new software version is available Do you want to update the software now This may take several minutes 1 Press and hold Remote Start for approx 3 seconds 2 Select Software update 3 Select Install now a The software update starts Note The software update may take several minutes Do not switch off the ap...

Page 49: ... Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use the Home Connect functions for the first time Note Please note that the Home Connect functions can only be utilised with the Home Connect app Information on data protection can be retrieved in the Home Connect app Declaration of Conformity BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de clares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality mee...

Page 50: ... Set the language Aut network log in Connect the appli ance to a WLAN home network Wi Fi with WPS function Page 45 Man network log in Connect the appli ance to a WLAN home network Wi Fi without WPS function Page 46 Basic setting Description Connect app Connect your appli ance to the Home Connect app Page 47 Wi Fi on off Activate or deactivate Wi Fi Activating Wi Fi on the appliance Page 48 Deactiv...

Page 51: ...e Keep the appliance door and detergent drawer open after use This allows the resid ual water to dry redu cing odours in the ap pliance Cleaning the drum If you often wash at a washing tem perature of 40 C and lower or the appliance has not been used for a long period clean the drum Run the Drum clean programme without laundry Add washing powder Cleaning the detergent drawer Note Please read the s...

Page 52: ...For this appliance only use de scaling agents that are available from the manufacturer s website or our after sales service Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults e g blockages or rattling noises Emptying the drain pump Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Switch off the appliance 3 Disco...

Page 53: ...he sealing cap 9 Firmly press on the sealing cap 10 Insert the drain hose into the holder Cleaning the drain pump Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely Requirement The drain pump is empty Page 52 1 Because water may remain in the drain pump remove the pump cap carefully The filter insert in the pump housing may become stuck due to coarse partic...

Page 54: ...0 The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position 6 Insert the maintenance flap and lock it into place 1 2 7 Close the maintenance flap Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash run the Drain programme after you have emptied the drain pump 1 Turn on the tap 2 Insert the mains plug 3 Switch on the appliance 4 Pour 1 litre of wa...

Page 55: ...point using the hose clamp Cleaning the water inlet filter Clean the filter in the water inlet in the event of blockages or if the water pressure is too low Emptying the water inlet hose In order to clean the filter first empty the water inlet hose 1 Turn off the tap 2 Set a programme except for Rinse Spin or Drain 3 Start the programme and leave it to run for approx 40 seconds 4 Switch off the ap...

Page 56: ...en Cleaning and servicing 56 2 Clean the filter with a small brush 3 Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks www devicemanuals eu ...

Page 57: ...ymbol lights up again E 30 80 Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed Ensure that the drain pipe and wa ter drain hose are not kinked or trapped Drain pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 52 The water outlet hose is con nected too high Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of 1 ...

Page 58: ...d down Malfunctions Errors Cause Troubleshooting The appliance is not work ing The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in Connect the appliance to the power supply The circuit breaker is faulty Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box There has been a power cut Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working The programme does not start You have not pressed Star...

Page 59: ...drain hose is caught or jammed Ensure that the drain pipe and wa ter drain hose are not kinked or trapped Drain pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 52 Rinse Hold is activ ated Continue the programme by select ing Spin or Drain and pressing Start Reload Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold Page 44 The water outlet hose is con nected too high Install the water outl...

Page 60: ...ether in the drum Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build up is too high Not a fault no action required No water is visible in the drum Water is below the visible area Not a fault no action required Drum jerks after the pro gramme starts This is caused by an internal motor test Not a fault no ...

Page 61: ...Page 17 The appliance feet are not fixed Secure the appliance feet Aligning the appliance Page 17 Transit bolts have not been removed Removing the transit bolts Page 14 Banging noises rattling in the drain pump Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump Cleaning the drain pump Page 52 Slurping rhythmical suction noise The drain pump is active the detergent solution is pumped out Not a fault norma...

Page 62: ... drum Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Start the Spin programme Detergent residue on the damp washing Detergents may contain wa ter insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry Start the Rinse programme Detergent residue on the dry laundry Detergents may contain wa ter insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry Brush out the laundry afte...

Page 63: ...outlet hose The water outlet hose is damaged Replace the damaged water outlet hose Water outlet hose is not con nected correctly Connect the water outlet hose cor rectly Water outlet connection types Page 17 Odours Errors Cause Troubleshooting Odours have formed in the appliance Humidity and detergent residue may promote the formation of bacteria Cleaning the drum Page 51 If you are not using the ...

Page 64: ... and disposal You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for transportation and storage You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances Removing the appliance 1 Turn off the tap 2 Emptying the water inlet hose Page 55 3 Switch off the appliance 4 Unplug the appliance s mains plug 5 Drain the remaining detergent solution Cleaning the drain pump Page 52 6 Detach the hoses Inserting ...

Page 65: ...pliance thereby putting their lives at risk Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the ap pliance door or prevent it from opening With redundant appliances unplug the power cord Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close 1 Unplug the appliance from the mains 2 Cut through the power cord ...

Page 66: ...n which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Eco nomic Area Note Under the terms of the manu facturer s warranty the use of Cus tomer Service is free of charge Detailed information about the war ranty period and terms of warranty in your country are available from Cus tomer Service your dealer or our website When contacting Customer Service you will need the product number E...

Page 67: ...also in cludes correctly fitting the Aqua Stop extension genuine access ory Our guarantee does not cover defective supply lines or fittings up to the Aqua Stop connection on the tap If your appliance is fitted with Aqua Stop you can leave your ap pliance unattended during opera tion and the tap turned on after wards The tap only needs to be turned off if you are away from home for a long period e ...

Page 68: ...rmation on residual moisture based on programme dependent spin speed limit and maximum loads 3 Information for test institutes During a test in compliance with the applicable standard EN60456 you must select the maximal possible spin speed 4 Programme setting at maximum speed for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Direct ive 2010 30 EU with cold water 15 C These programmes are suitabl...

Page 69: ... on mode 0 43 W Time in networked standby mode Wi Fi 20 min s Networked standby mode Wi Fi 1 3 W Water pressure Minimum 100 kPa 1 bar Maximum 10 kPa 10 bar Length of the water in let hose 150 cm Length of the water outlet hose 150 cm Length of the power cord 210 cm Max draining height 100 cm 1 Depending on the appliance specifications www devicemanuals eu ...

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Page 72: ...90 9001431290 990813 en BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www siemens home bsh group com Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG www devicemanuals eu ...

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