Siemens WM16Y792DN Specification sheet

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en Instruction Manual

and Installation

Instructions

WM16Y792DN

Washing machine

Your new washing machine

You have chosen a premium washing machine made by

Siemens. Thanks to its innovative technologies, the washing

machine is distinguished by its perfect washing performance and

its economic consumption of water and energy.

Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar

with the advantages of your washing machine.

To meet the high quality demands of the Siemens brand, each

washing machine, which leaves our factory, is inspected

thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect

condition.

Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts

and services can be found at: www.siemens-home.com or

contact our customer service centres.

If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models,

reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.

Explanation of the symbols

mWarning!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or

serious injuries unless it is avoided.

mCaution!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or

minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.

Instructions on how best to use the appliance as well as other

useful information.

Contents

enInstruction 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 18

ØAfter washing 21

ØProgramme overview 22

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 lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs 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 47

ØConnecting the water 49

ØAlignment 52

ØElectrical connection 53

ØBefore the 1st washing 54

ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 55

Index 56

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.

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.

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.

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, Ü(Start/Pause) flashes. To activate the

light, select any button.

The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is

running.

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 has been identified in accordance with the

European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return

and recycling of waste appliances.

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.

Cottons.

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

Ü(Start/Pause).

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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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.

²Do not use insert:

– For gel-like detergents and washing powders.

– For programmes with Prewash or Ready in option.

Position insert for dosing liquid detergent:

Completely remove detergent drawer.

Push insert forwards.

For models without insert for liquid detergent:

Dose liquid detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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