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Operating the appliance       

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Adding laundry

After starting the programme, you can 

add or remove laundry if necessary.
Press the 

Ü

 button to do this. 

The 

Ü

 button indicator lamp flashes 

and the machine checks whether it is 

possible to add laundry. 

If the following appears in the display 

panel:

Both

 the - P - and 

Ï

 symbols light 

up, it is possible to add laundry.

- P - lights up, it is not possible to 

add laundry. 

To continue the programme, press the

 

Ü

 button. The programme continues 

automatically.

Notes

Do not leave the door open for too 

long when adding laundry as water 

from the laundry may leak out.

For safety reasons, the door remains 

locked when the water level or 

temperature is high, or while the 

drum is turning, and it is not possible 

to add laundry during this time.

The load display is not active during 

reloading.

Changing the programme

If you have started the wrong 

programme by mistake, you can 

change the programme as follows:

1.

Press the 

Ü

 button.

2.

Select another programme.

3.

Press the 

Ü

 button. The new 

programme starts from the 

beginning.

Cancel the programme

For programmes at high temperatures:

1.

Press the 

Ü

 button.

2.

To cool down laundry: Select 

Rinse 

.

3.

Press the 

Ü

 button.

For programmes at low temperatures:

1.

Press the 

Ü

 button.

2.

Select 

Spin 

 or 

Drain 

.

3.

Press the 

Ü

 button.

Programme end during rinse 

hold

In the display panel, 

$

 flashes, and the 

preset spin speed and remaining 

programme length are displayed for the 

selected programme.

Continue the programme by:

Pressing the 

Ü

 button or 

Changing the spin speed, or setting 

the programme selector to 

Drain 

 

and then pressing the 

Ü

 button.

Programme end

- 0 - and 

Ï

 appear in the display panel. 

The 

Ü

 button indicator lamp is off.

Summary of Contents for WM16W590AU

Page 1: ...Register your product online ens home com welcome siemens home com welcome HQ DVKLQJ PDFKLQH QVWUXFWLRQ 0DQXDO DQG QVWDOODWLRQ QVWUXFWLRQV Washing machine WM16W590AU ...

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: ...mme settings 21 speedPerfect G 21 ecoPerfect 21 Prewash 21 Rinse Plus 21 Less Ironing 21 Anti Stain System 21 1 Operating the appliance 22 Preparing the washing machine 22 Switching on the appliance selecting a programme 22 Placing laundry into the drum 22 Measure and add detergent and care products 23 Change the programme default settings 24 Select additional programme settings 24 Start the progr...

Page 4: ...the first time 45 Transportation 46 r Aqua Stop warranty 47 8 Intended use Intendeduse For private domestic use only The washing machine is suitable for washing machine washable fabrics and hand washable wool in water containing detergent To be operated with cold mains water and standard detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing machines When measuring out the amount of al...

Page 5: ...ashing machine by protruding parts If you climb on the washing machine the worktop may break and cause injuries Do not climb onto the washing machine If you lean on the washing machine door when it is open the washing machine may tip over and cause injuries Do not lean on the washing machine door when it is open Reaching into the drum when it is turning can cause injuries to hands Do not reach int...

Page 6: ...shing machine door Warning Risk of suffocation Children may become wrapped in packaging film or packing parts if allowed to play with them or they may pull them over their heads and suffocate Keep packaging film and packaging parts out of the reach of children Warning Risk of poisoning Detergents and care products may be poisonous if consumed Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of c...

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

Page 10: ...ect G ecoPerfect Prewash Rinse Plus Less Ironing Anti Stain System Select ã Ü button for Starting a programme Interrupting a programme e g to add items of laundry Page 25 Cancelling a programme Page 25 H Changing the default programme settings Page 20 Temperature Temp C Spin speed Spin 0 Finish in time P Child lock w 3 sec to prevent the set functions from being changed accidentally Press and hold...

Page 11: ...ergy consumption display Further information ð ý â ì Anti Stain System Select ã Page 21 Programme progress Prewash Washing Rinse 0 Spin 0 Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop P Pause e g to reload laundry Washing machine 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 tur...

Page 12: ...eparately 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 13 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 soapy wate...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...tton or linen Notes In the ecoPerfect setting the washing temperature is lower than the selected temperature If you would like to set a particular washing temperature use the programme without the ecoPerfect setting or if necessary set a higher temperature The speedPerfect G setting is suitable as a short programme for lightly soiled laundry Max 8 5 kg 5 kg Ž 90 C 0 1600 rpm ecoPerfect speedPerfec...

Page 15: ...ash programme to prevent laundry from shrinking 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 Drain for the rinsing water e g after the setting Rinse Stop no final spin cycle Rinse Spin Extra rinse spin with speed that can b...

Page 16: ... 80 90 C 1200 rpm SuperQuick 15 Extra short programme of approx 15 minutes suitable for small items of lightly soiled laundry Max 2 kg Ž 40 C 0 1200 rpm Dark Wash Jeans Dark coloured cottons and dark coloured easy care fabrics turn items inside out before washing Max 3 5 kg Ž 40 C 0 1200 rpm ecoPerfect speedPerfect G Prewash Rinse Plus Less Ironing Hygienic Hard wearing fabrics made of cotton or l...

Page 17: ...nse Plus Outdoor Membrane coated weatherproof or outdoor clothing and water resistant fabrics Notes 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 ...

Page 18: ...icate washable underwear e g made of velvet lace Lycra silk or satin Max 1 kg Ž 40 C 0 600 rpm ecoPerfect speedPerfect G Rinse Plus Less Ironing Quilts Machine washable items stuffed with synthetic fibres such as pillows quilts and bedspreads also suitable for items stuffed with down Note Wash large items separately Use a detergent designed for delicates and follow the instructions on the item s c...

Page 19: ...ter approx 10 minutes press the Ü button to pause the programme 6 Leave the laundry to soak for as long as required then either press the Ü button again to continue the programme or change the programme Notes Load laundry of the same colour No additional detergent is required the soaking solution is used for washing Shirts Blouses Non iron shirts or blouses made of cotton linen synthetic fibres or...

Page 20: ...mme Page 25 The maximum speed that can be set depends on the model and programme that has been selected Finish in Before starting the programme you 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 Finish in button rep...

Page 21: ...laundry Note Pour detergent into compartments I and II Rinse Plus Additional rinse cycle for particularly sensitive skin and or for areas with very soft water Less Ironing Reduces creasing thanks to a special spin sequence followed by fluffing and reduced spin speed Note The washing s residual moisture is increased Anti Stain System Select ã There are four types of stain to choose from The washing...

Page 22: ...the duration of the programme alternately Information on water and energy consumption In appliances with a drum light The drum is lit after 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...

Page 23: ...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 24: ... 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 11 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 programm...

Page 25: ...add laundry during this time The load display is not active during reloading Changing the programme If you have started the wrong programme by mistake you can change the programme as follows 1 Press the Ü button 2 Select another programme 3 Press the Ü button The new programme starts from the beginning Cancel the programme For programmes at high temperatures 1 Press the Ü button 2 To cool down lau...

Page 26: ...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 7 Switch the drum care information signal on off depending on the model From Pa...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ... panel Wipe the housing and the control panel with a soft damp cloth Remove the detergent residue immediately Do not clean with a water jet Drum Use chlorine free cleaning agents do not use steel wool If there are odours in the washing machine or to clean the drum run the Drum Clean 90 C programme without laundry Add washing powder Descaling Descaling should not be necessary if the detergent is me...

Page 29: ...ose out of the retainer Remove the sealing cap and pour the water out into a suitable container Replace the sealing cap and place the drain hose back in the retainer 5 Carefully unscrew the pump cover residual water may leak out Clean the interior pump cover thread and pump housing The impeller in the drain pump must be able to rotate Refit the pump cover and screw it on tightly The handle must be...

Page 30: ...t 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 tap Clean the filter with a small brush 2 For standard and Aqua Secure models clea...

Page 31: ...isk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water and laundry If possible leave it to cool down first Warning Risk of injury You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning Do not reach into the drum when it is turning Wait until the drum has stopped turning Caution Water damage Any escaping water may cause water damage Do not open the door if water can be seen throu...

Page 32: ...The drain hose drain pipe is blocked Clean the drain hose at the siphon Page 30 E 23 There is water in the base trough the appliance is leaking Turn off the tap Call customer services Page 35 w The childproof lock is activated deactivate it Page 24 o lights up Too much foam has been detected and an additional wash cycle has been activated Add less detergent to the next washing cycle with the same ...

Page 33: ...top no final spin Page 25 Clean the drain pump Page 29 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 Laundry is wet too damp Not a fault the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed Distribute small and large items of l...

Page 34: ...eet fixed Secure the appliance s feet Page 43 Have the transport braces been removed Remove the transport braces Page 39 The display panel indicator lights do not work while the appliance is running Has there been a power failure Have the fuses blown Reset replace the fuses If the fault occurs repeatedly call customer services There is detergent residue on the laundry Some phosphate free detergent...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...7 kWh 80 l 2 h Cottons 40 C 8 5 kg 1 20 kWh 80 l 2 h Cottons 60 C 8 5 kg 1 55 kWh 80 l 2 h Cottons 60 C ecoPerfect 8 5 kg 0 69 kWh 73 l 4 h Cottons 90 C 8 5 kg 2 60 kWh 91 l 2 h Easy Care 40 C 4 kg 0 70 kWh 61 l 2 h Mixed Load 40 C 4 kg 0 60 kWh 45 l 1 h Delicates Silk 30 C 2 kg 0 19 kWh 37 l _ h Wool 30 C 2 kg 0 19 kWh 40 l _ h Values determined according IEC60456 2010 Program setting with maximu...

Page 37: ...chased the appliance or our customer services Page 35 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 mm to 26 4 mm 8 Water supply hose on Aqua Stop models Water drain hose H Elbow for securing the water drain hose P Water supply hose on s...

Page 38: ... or outdoors Caution Water damage The connection points for the water supply hose and water drain hose are under high water pressure 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 ...

Page 39: ...nsport locks 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...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ... turning it in a clockwise direction 2 Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and adjust it if necessary Change the height by turning the appliance feet All four appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground 3 The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing using a suitable WAF17 spanner In doing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust...

Page 44: ...ing machine is only connected to an alternating current supply via a properly installed earthed socket The mains plug fits the socket The cable cross section is adequate The earthing system is properly installed The mains cable is only replaced by a qualified electrician if this is necessary Replacement mains cables are available from customer services No multiple plugs couplings or extension cabl...

Page 45: ...ilm from the control panel 3 Connect the mains plug 4 Turn on the tap Run the programme without laundry 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Close the door do not load any laundry 3 Set the Drum Clean 90 C programme 4 Open the detergent drawer 5 Pour approximately 1 litre of water into compartment II 6 Pour standard detergent into compartment II Note To prevent foaming only use half of the amount of deterg...

Page 46: ... the drain pump is blocked emergency draining 5 Remove the hoses Installing the transport braces 1 Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place Use a screwdriver if necessary 2 Insert all four sleeves Clip the mains cable securely in the holders Insert and tighten the screws Before switching on the appliance again Notes The transport braces must be removed Pour approx 1 litre of water into comp...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...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 Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG ...

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