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WM6HXK0ODN

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Page 1: ...ine WM6HXK0ODN en User manual and assembly 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 ...

Page 2: ...for the first time 33 Starting an empty washing cycle 33 Laundry 34 Preparing the laundry 34 Sorting laundry 35 Degrees of soiling 35 Care symbols on the care labels 35 Detergents and care products 36 Detergent recommendation 36 Detergent dosage 37 Basic operation 37 Switching on the appliance 37 Setting a programme 38 Adjusting the programme set tings 38 Loading laundry 38 Adding detergent and ca...

Page 3: ...and servicing 49 Tips on appliance care 49 Cleaning the drum 49 Cleaning the detergent drawer 49 Descaling 51 Cleaning the drain pump 51 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon 54 Cleaning the water inlet filter 54 Troubleshooting 56 Error code Fault display Sig nal 56 Malfunctions 58 Noise 61 Problem with results 62 Home Connect problem 64 Leakage 64 Odours 64 Emergency release 65 Transporta...

Page 4: ...rmation safe 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 ...

Page 5: ...k Improper 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 cro...

Page 6: ...f ted Do not 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...

Page 7: ...pliance may 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 u...

Page 8: ... longer 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 WARNI...

Page 9: ...wash at high 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 swa...

Page 10: ...gress of moisture 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 cont...

Page 11: ...onnect ing elements such as adapters extensions valves or similar Make sure that the valve hous ing for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its surroundings and is not subjec ted to any external forces Ensure that the inner diameter of the water tap is at least 17 mm Make sure that the length of the thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm If the water pressure ...

Page 12: ... Page 27 Energy consumption and water consumption is most efficient Use the economy programme set tings If you adjust the programme set tings for a programme the display shows the expected consumption Add Page 37 detergent based on the laundry s degree of soiling For light to normal soiling a smal ler amount of detergent is suffi cient Observe the dosage recom mendation from the detergent manufact...

Page 13: ...est to install your appliance here You will also learn how to connect the ap pliance to the water and power sup ply Unpacking the appliance Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely ATTENTION Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause materi...

Page 14: ...mpanying documents 3 Elbow for fixing the water outlet hose 4 Cover caps 5 Connection adapter Requirements for the installa tion location The appliance may wander when it spins Observe the instructions for the installation location Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely ...

Page 15: ...ay 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 33 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 thick In a kitch...

Page 16: ...ch 3 Pull the power cord 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 information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely ...

Page 17: ... power supply water inlet and water outlet Connecting the water inlet hose Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance 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 inle...

Page 18: ...et hose with an elbow Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or into a gully Fix and secure the wa ter outlet hose with an elbow Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely 1 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance s power cable in a s...

Page 19: ...rn the ap pliance feet Check that the appli ance is level using a spirit level All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground 3 Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench In doing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height ...

Page 20: ... appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the 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 51 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 21 4 Controls Page 21 5 Water outlet hose Page 18 6 Transport struts Page 16 7 Power cord Page 18 8 Transit bolts Page 15 9 Wa...

Page 21: ... 3 1 1 Manual dosing compartment 2 Dispenser for fabric softener or detergent 3 Dispenser for detergent Controls The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 3 2 4 1 1 3 1 Programmes Page 27 2 Programme selector Page 37 3 Buttons Page 25 4 Display Page 22 ...

Page 22: ...n time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed Buttons Page 25 10 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selected pro gramme in kg 1600 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm Buttons Page 25 0 No final spin only draining Rinse Hold no draining 90 Temperature Set temperature in C Buttons Page 25 cold Prewash Programme status Wash Programme status Rin...

Page 23: ...ance is connected to the smart energy sys tem energy manager Connecting the appliance to the energy manager Page 44 Dispenser for liquid de tergent Lights up The intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent is activated Flashes The fill level of the dispenser is below the minimum level Intelligent dosing system Page 41 liquid detergent Dispenser for liquid de tergent or fabric softener Lights up...

Page 24: ...ror code Fault display Signal Page 56 The water pressure is too low Detergent drawer The detergent drawer has not been pushed in fully Error code Fault display Signal Page 56 E 60 2B 1 Error Error code error display signal Error code Fault display Signal Page 56 1 Example ...

Page 25: ...o set the basic dosage Intelligent dosing system Page 41 Activate Deactivate Dispenser contents Basic dosage Briefly press the button to activate or deactivate the intelligent dosing system for fabric softener or liquid detergent Press the button for approx 3 seconds to specify the contents of the dispenser or set the basic dosage Intelligent dosing system Page 41 Ready in 1 24 hours Set the progr...

Page 26: ...s activated and the appli ance has been switched off the childproof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 40 Spin Basic settings Change the basic settings for the appliance Changing the basic settings Page 48 Prewash Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate prewash e g for washing heavily soiled laundry Note If the intelligent dosing system is activated the detergent will be dispensed auto...

Page 27: ... speed rpm 1 varioSpeed Rinse Hold Cotton Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fabrics Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activ ate varioSpeed If varioSpeed is activated the maximum load capacity is reduced to 5 kg 10 90 1600 Cotton Colour Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fabrics Energy saving programme Note To save...

Page 28: ... achieve the best possible energy efficiency the optimum washing tem perature for this programme was saved The washing temperature is activated and cannot be changed 10 1600 Easy Care Wash items made from synthetic or blended fabrics 4 60 1200 Mix Wash items made from cotton linen or synthetic or blended fabrics Suitable for lightly soiled laundry 4 60 1600 Delicate Silk Wash delicate washable ite...

Page 29: ...he drum moves the items very gently with long pauses Use a detergent that is suitable for wool 2 40 800 Rinse Rinses and then spins the laundry and then drains the water 1600 Spin Drain Spins and drains the water If you only want to drain the water activ ate 0 The laundry is not spun 1600 Automatic 30 C Wash delicate items made from cotton synthetic or blended fabrics Gentle laundry care The degre...

Page 30: ... you regularly wash at temperat ures of 40 C or lower After a prolonged period of non use Use washing 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 detergent that is intended for woollens or delic ates Note The drum cleaning indicator will flash to remind you if you have not used a programme at 60 C ...

Page 31: ...g agent that is suit able for machine washing Place the detergent for outdoor fabrics in the manual dosing compartment If the programme stops before the last rinse cycle add the waterproofing agent to the manual dosing compart ment Press to resume the pro gramme Detergent drawer Page 21 After treat the laundry in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 1 40 800 powerSpeed 59 Wash items mad...

Page 32: ...ts in under an hour Super 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 programme duration to 15 minutes activate varioSpeed The maximum load is reduced to 2 kg 4 40 1200 1 Programme setting ...

Page 33: ...first time 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 information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely 1 Pr...

Page 34: ...ng your appliance Preparing the laundry ATTENTION 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 h...

Page 35: ...has absorbed odours Light summer clothing or sports clothing that has been worn for a just a few 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 ind...

Page 36: ...ning solvents caustic agents or volatile substances e g bleach Use dyes sparingly as salt may damage stainless steel Do not use bleaching agents in the appliance Detergent recommendation This information helps you to choose the right detergent for your fabrics Detergent Fabrics Programme Temperature Standard detergent with op tical brighteners Heat resistant white fabrics made from cotton or linen...

Page 37: ...s refer to a standard load of 4 5 kg Soiling Light Normal Heavy Water hardness Soft medium 40 ml 55 ml 80 ml Water hardness Hard very hard 55 ml 80 ml 105 ml The dosages can be found on the manufacturer s packaging If you are not using manual dosage adjust the dosage to the actual load If intelligent dosing is activated do not adjust the dosage to the actual load capacity The quantity of de tergen...

Page 38: ...ttings Note Overview of all programme set tings Buttons Page 25 Requirement A programme has been set Adjust the programme settings The programme settings are not saved permanently for the pro gramme Note The setting is saved if you ac tivate or deactivate the intelligent dosing system Loading laundry Notes Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 11 sec ...

Page 39: ...d 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 a After the programme has ended the display shows End Soaking laundry You can soak the laundry before washing in the appliance by pausing the programme Note No additional detergent is re quired The washing solution is then used for wa...

Page 40: ...nt ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely 1 Open the door 2 Remove the laundry Switching off the appliance 1 Press 2 Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re move any foreign objects 3 Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate Childproof lock Childproof lock Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated uninten...

Page 41: ...rogrammes Page 27 and can be deactivated for each one indi vidually In all other programmes you can manually add detergent Adding detergent and care product Page 39 Filling the dispenser Note In order to use intelligent dosing fill the dispenser Fill the dispenser only with suitable detergent and care products Page 36 If you change the liquid detergent or fabric softener empty and clean the dispen...

Page 42: ...display shows the basic dosage set for 2 To adjust the setting press 3 To end the setting process wait briefly Note To adjust the basic dosage for repeat the steps with Home Connect Home Connect Home Connect This appliance is network capable Connecting your appliance to a mo bile device lets you control its func tions via the Home Connect app ad just its basic settings and monitor its operating st...

Page 43: ...he information in the documents for your router a flashes in the display a The appliance attempts to connect to your WLAN home network a If the display shows and lights up permanently the appliance is connected to the home network 4 If the display shows Err the appli ance is not connected to the home network Check whether your appliance is in range of your home network Reconnect the appliance to t...

Page 44: ...play shows Err the appli ance is not connected to the home network Check whether your appliance is in range of your home network Reconnect the appliance to the WLAN home network Wi Fi with WPS function 9 Connect your appliance to the Home Connect app Page 44 Connecting your appliance to the Home Connect app Requirements The appliance is connected to the WLAN home network Wi Fi The Home Connect app...

Page 45: ...t The smart energy sys tem energy manager cannot start your appliance until it is connected to the appliance 1 Set the programme you require 2 Press to set the required time 3 Press 4 Press a The display shows and Flex Start is activated The appliance waits to be started by the smart energy system energy manager a If the time changes on the display e g to 8 h the smart energy sys tem energy manage...

Page 46: ...n the display the network settings are reset Tip If you wish to operate your appli ance again via the Home Connect app you will need to reconnect it to the Wi Fi and to the Home Connect app Remote diagnostics Customer Service can use Remote Diagnostics to access your appliance if you contact them have your appli ance connected to the Home Con nect server and if Remote Dia gnostics is available in ...

Page 47: ...eclaration of Conformity BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de clares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality meets the es sential requirements and other relev ant provisions of the Directive 2014 53 EU A detailed RED Declaration of Con formity can be found online at www siemens home bsh group com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance 2 4 GHz band 100 mW max 5 GH...

Page 48: ...e position Value Description End signal 2 0 off 1 quiet 2 medium 3 loud 4 very loud Set the volume of the signal at the end of the programme Button signal 3 0 off 1 quiet 2 medium 3 loud 4 very loud The volume of the aud ible signal emitted when the buttons are pressed Drum cleaning re minder 4 ON OFF Activate or deactivate the reminder to clean the drum Changing the basic settings 1 Set the progr...

Page 49: ...er 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 CAUTION Risk of injury Permanently washing at low temper atures and a lack of ventilation for the appliance may damage the drum and cause injury Regularly run a...

Page 50: ...ON The pump unit con tains electrical components Do not clean the pump unit in the dishwasher and do not immerse it in water Protect the electrical connection on the rear against water deter gent and fabric softener residue Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth 8 Clean the detergent drawer and the lid with a soft damp cloth or hand shower ...

Page 51: ...ee machines may damage the appliance 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 information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure ...

Page 52: ... holder 8 CAUTION Risk of scalding When you wash at high temperat ures the detergent solution gets hot Do not touch the hot detergent solution To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container remove the sealing cap 9 Firmly press on the sealing cap 10 Insert the drain hose into the holder ...

Page 53: ...may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt Loosen the dirt and remove the filter insert 2 Clean the interior the thread on the pump cap and the pump hous ing The pump cap is comprised of two parts which can be taken apart for cleaning 3 Make sure that the impeller in the drain pump can be rotated 4 Insert the pump cap Ensure that the parts of the pump cap are correctly as sembled 5 Screw on ...

Page 54: ...appliance 2 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply 3 Loosen the hose clamp and care fully remove the water outlet hose Residual water may leak out 4 Clean the water outlet hose and si phon connecting piece 5 Reattach the water outlet hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp Cleaning the water inlet filter Clean the filter in the water inlet in the event of blo...

Page 55: ...on in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely Requirement The water inlet hose is empty 1 Remove the water inlet hose from the tap 2 Clean the filter with a small brush 3 Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks ...

Page 56: ...rly qualified person in order to prevent any risk Error code Fault display Signal Fault Cause troubleshooting The display goes out and flashes Energy saving mode is act ive Press any button a The symbol 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 w...

Page 57: ...ized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle The water pressure is low No remedial action possible The filter in the water inflow is blocked Clean the water inflow filter Page 54 The tap is turned off Turn on the tap The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or jammed E 35 10 There is water in the base trough Turn off the wa...

Page 58: ...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 Press Door is not closed 1 Close the door 2 Press to star...

Page 59: ...e temperature is too high Wait until the temperature has dropped Cancelling the programme Page 39 Water level is too high Start the Drain programme Power failure Open the door using the emergency release Emergency release Page 65 The water is not draining 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 Ens...

Page 60: ...cle The programme duration changes during the wash cycle The programme operation is optimised electronically This may change the pro gramme duration Not a fault no action required The unbalanced load detec tion system eliminates an im balance by repeatedly redis tributing the laundry Not a fault no action required Note When loading where possible place large and small items of laundry together in ...

Page 61: ... required Programme progress does not allow intelligent dosing No remedial action possible Noise Fault Cause troubleshooting Rushing hissing noise Water is flushed under pres sure into the detergent drawer Not a fault normal operating noise Longer whirring noise be fore the start of the wash cycle or fabric softening Intelligent dosing system dis penses detergent or care products Not a fault norma...

Page 62: ... a higher spin speed Start the Spin programme is activated Select the programmes that are suitable for the type of fabric Programmes Page 27 The unbalanced load detec tion system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib uted Redistribute the laundry in the drum Note Where possible mix large and small items in the drum Different sized items of laundry distribute themse...

Page 63: ...41 Basic dosage is not correctly adjusted If intelligent dosing is activated re duce the basic dosage Page 42 Insufficient cleaning Basic dosage is not correctly adjusted If intelligent dosing is activated ad just the basic dosage Page 42 correctly Detergent or care products have congealed in dis pensers of the intelligent dosing system 1 Check whether the detergent used is suitable Detergents and...

Page 64: ...ut WPS function Page 43 Leakage Fault Cause troubleshooting Water is leaking out at the water inlet hose Water inlet hose is not cor rectly securely connected 1 Connect the water supply hose cor rectly Connecting the water inlet hose 2 Tighten the screw connection Water is leaking out at the water outlet hose The water outlet hose is damaged Replace the damaged water outlet hose Water outlet hose ...

Page 65: ...e and disposal Transportation storage 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 54 3 Switch off the appliance 4 Unplug the appliance s mains plug 5 Drain the remaining detergent solution Cleaning the drain pump ...

Page 66: ... in the appliance 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 p...

Page 67: ...s from the date on 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 on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after sales service your retailer or on our website If you contact Customer Service you will req...

Page 68: ...ng 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 in principle leave your appliance unattended during operation and the tap turned on afterwards The tap only needs to be turned off if you are away from home for a long period e g on holiday for sev...

Page 69: ... C 10 0 3 36 1 400 95 0 42 1600 46 Cotton 60 C 10 0 3 32 2 150 95 0 60 1600 46 Cotton 40 C 10 0 4 14 1 450 105 0 42 1600 46 Easy Care 40 C 4 0 2 29 0 780 58 0 43 1200 30 Mix 40 C 4 0 1 00 0 650 44 0 41 1600 52 Wool 30 C 2 0 0 41 0 200 40 0 25 800 25 1 Due to the influence of water pressure hardness and inlet temperature ambient temperature type amount and soiling of laundry detergent used fluctuat...

Page 70: ...y class F These light sources are available as a spare part and must only be replaced by trained specialist staff More information about your model can be found online at https en ergylabel bsh group com1 This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database At the time of printing its web address had not yet been published Please then fol low the instructions on searching for model...

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