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WM16Y790GB, WM14Y790GB
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Your new washing machine
You have chosen a Siemens washing machine.
Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the
advantages of your washing machine.
To meet the high quality demands required by Siemens, every
washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to
ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
For more information on our products, accessories, replacement
parts and services, see our website www.siemens-home.com or
contact our after-sales service centres.
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
mWarning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly
dangerous situation. Not heeding the warning can cause death
or injuries.
mCaution!
This signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not
heeding the caution can cause property and/or environmental
damage.
²
Information about the optimum use of the appliance/any other
useful information.
1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)
The steps are represented by numbers or letters.
Ø/ -
Lists are represented by a small box or a dash.
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Contents
enWashing machineInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Before washing
ØIntended use 4
ØSafety instructions 5
ØProtection of the environment 7
ØThe main points in brief 8
ØGetting to know your appliance 9
ØDetergent drawer 10
ØOperating elements/Display elements 11
Operating the appliance
ØBefore each washing 12
ØWashing 19
ØAfter washing 22
ØProgramme overview 23
ØProgramme settings/options 28
ØAnti-stain system 30
ØConsumption values 31
ØAppliance settings 32
ØSensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 33
Cleaning and maintenance
ØCare and maintenance 34
ØEmergency release 38
ØInformation on the display panel 39
ØFaults, what to do? 40
ØCustomer service 42
Installing the appliance
ØStandard accessories 43
ØInstallation 45
ØRemove transportation protection devices 48
ØConnecting the water 50
ØAlignment 53
ØElectrical connection 54
ØBefore the 1st washing 55
ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 56
Index 57
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Before washing
Intended use
ØFor use in the household only.
ØThe washing machine is suitable for washing machine-
washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor.
ØThe washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold
drinking water and commercially available detergents and
care products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
ØWhen dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
ØThe washing machine may be operated by children from 8
years of age, by persons who have limited physical, sensory
or mental abilities and by persons who have inadequate
experience or knowledge, provided they are supervised or
have been instructed by a responsible person.
ØKeep pets away from the washing machine!
Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all
other information enclosed with the washing machine.
Retain documents for subsequent use.
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Safety instructions
mWarning!
Danger of death from electric shock!
Danger of death if live parts are touched.
– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord.
– Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.
mWarning!
Risk to children!
– Do not leave children unsupervised near the washing machine.
– Children must not play with the washing machine.
– This will prevent children from locking themselves in and
suffocating.
On redundant appliances:
– Pull out the mains plug!
– Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing-machine door.
– Children must not perform any cleaning or maintenance work
without supervision.
– When playing, children may become entangled in the
packaging/film and packaging parts or pull them over their
heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach
of children.
– When washing at high temperatures, the glass of the washing
machine door becomes hot.
Prevent children from touching the hot washing machine door.
– Detergents and care products may cause intoxication if
consumed or eye and skin irritation if touched.
Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
mWarning!
Risk of explosion!
Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents, e.g. stain
remover/petroleum ether, may cause an explosion when the
washing machine has been loaded.
Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.
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mCaution!
Danger of scalding!
When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you
touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a
washbasin or if draining the washing machine in an emergency).
Allow detergent solution to cool down.
mCaution!
Risk of damaging appliance!
–Cover plate may break!
Do not climb on the washing machine.
–Opened washing machine door may break off or washing
machine may overturn!
Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
mCaution!
Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum!
If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands.
Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating.
mCaution!
Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/care products!
If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing machine is
running, detergent/care product may spray out.
Caution when opening the detergent drawer.
In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
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Protection of the environment
Packaging/Old appliance
Hints and tips
ØUtilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular
programme.
ØWash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.
ØEnergy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after
several minutes, Start/Reload Üflashes. To activate the
light, select any button.
The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is
running.
ØThe 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.
ØAutomatic switch off: If the appliance is not operated for a
prolonged period, it automatically switches off before the
programme starts and when the programme has ended to
save energy. Switch on by pressing main switch # button.
ØIf the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin
speed according to the instructions of the dryer
manufacturer.
)Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly 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.
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The main points in brief
1@@@
Insert mains plug.
Turn the tap on.
Open the washing
machine door.
To switch on, press
the #button.
Select the
programme, e.g.
Cotton.
2@ @
Dosage: 30% ú
Please load laundry: max. 8kg
Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.
3@ @
Dosage: 70% ú
Please load laundry: max. 8kg
Open the detergent
drawer.
Dose detergent according to dosing
recommendation.
Close the washing
machine door.
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If required, change programme settings of the selected programme and
select programme settings/options.
Select
Start/Reload Ü.
5@ @
vFinished, remove washing
End of the programme For switching the
machine on, press
the # button.
Turn off the mains
supply (for models
without Aqua-Stop).
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Getting to know your appliance
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Detergent drawer
Dispenser IDetergent for prewash
Dispenser iSoftener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load.
Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain
remover
Insert Afor dosing liquid detergent (not for all models)
For models with insert for liquid detergent:
The detergent drawer features an insert which is used as a dosing aid for liquid detergent.
².Do not use insert:
– For gel-like detergents and washing powders.
– For programmes with Prewash or Finish in option.
Position insert for dosing liquid detergent:
Completely remove detergent drawer.
Push insert forwards.
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